EBGames morning update thread

dafoomie · Oct 4, 2005

botticus · Oct 10, 2005

[quote name='aoLat']Ok, I got it to work. All I had to do was create an account, X out of the window, go back to the site, and add the 2 games to my cart. $6.29 shipped for Ape Escape and Fear Effect 1. I'm so excited!

Does anyone know how long it takes to ship things to Michigan? 5-10 business days seems really short, to really long, even for free. :/ Thanks CAG!

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Usually for me it's 3-5 business days (Cleveland, so maybe an extra day to you).

aoLat · Oct 10, 2005

So I'll get it hopefully Friday,

Or if worse comes to worse next Monday or Tuesday. :sad:

botticus · Oct 10, 2005

[quote name='aoLat']So I'll get it hopefully Friday,

Or if worse comes to worse next Monday or Tuesday. :sad:

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Depends on when it ships. I ordered on Friday morning and it just shipped tonight, so probably won't actually head out the door till tomorrow. You might have better luck ordering at the beginning of the week though.

urzishra14 · Oct 10, 2005

for Saver ship to get me its usually a week from when i order. (i usually order from tuesday-thursday) so they usually come in the middle of the week.. sometimes though its been a little longer and the full 10 days.. but most of mine come 5 business days at the most.

RedvsBlue · Oct 10, 2005

[quote name='PenguinMaster']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/255257.asp
Scrapland XB $7.99 BC[/QUOTE]

Thanks, I had been considering getting this and for $6 its definetly a good enough deal.

aoLat · Oct 10, 2005

I just got an offer for $10 off my next EB Games online order. Do I have to do anything or do they just send it to me? I clicked to print it out, but after that what do I do? My mom would be pissed if they charge her something extra, so please help. Thanks.

urzishra14 · Oct 10, 2005

[quote name='aoLat']I just got an offer for $10 off my next EB Games online order. Do I have to do anything or do they just send it to me? I clicked to print it out, but after that what do I do? My mom would be pissed if they charge her something extra, so please help. Thanks.[/QUOTE]

you have to sign up for a service and then cancel within a certain amount of time.. I never bothered with them.. didn't want to end up forgeting to cancel.

botticus · Oct 10, 2005

[quote name='aoLat']I just got an offer for $10 off my next EB Games online order. Do I have to do anything or do they just send it to me? I clicked to print it out, but after that what do I do? My mom would be pissed if they charge her something extra, so please help. Thanks.[/QUOTE]
If you signed up, just make sure to cancel within 30 days. Easiest way to do it is just cancel as soon as you get your voucher via email next week. I used about 4 of those and have about four left when EB cut me off

(its supposed to be one per household, but its really one per email)

blandstalker · Oct 10, 2005

If[quote name='botticus']If you signed up, just make sure to cancel within 30 days. Easiest way to do it is just cancel as soon as you get your voucher via email next week. I used about 4 of those and have about four left when EB cut me off

(its supposed to be one per household, but its really one per email)[/QUOTE]

I signed up, actually tried to use the service, and found it didn't do much for me. I had no problems cancelling. It was pretty easy, and there was plenty of time to cancel.

One thing, though -- the voucher doesn't stack with CAG15 or SAVER, so it's only really worthwhile for something new and small.

botticus · Oct 10, 2005

[quote name='blandstalker']If

I signed up, actually tried to use the service, and found it didn't do much for me. I had no problems cancelling. It was pretty easy, and there was plenty of time to cancel.

One thing, though -- the voucher doesn't stack with CAG15 or SAVER, so it's only really worthwhile for something new and small.[/QUOTE]
Haha, the best was when I was able to get them to apply a voucher to a gift certificate. Good times. Had to do it over the phone, but at least then it was essentially stackable.

j-fever · Oct 10, 2005

[quote name='botticus']If you signed up, just make sure to cancel within 30 days. Easiest way to do it is just cancel as soon as you get your voucher via email next week. I used about 4 of those and have about four left when EB cut me off

(its supposed to be one per household, but its really one per email)[/QUOTE]

I was able to use 10 of them before I got cut off. I used a new email everytime. They may now link the coupon to a credit card billing address. I still have two valid ones, that I will give to a friend.

Using that code plus PriceGrabber is the best way to get free games! Everytime I place an order with EB I sign-up and then cancel 6 days later. There is also a LameStop (GS) version of this but they mail codes via USPS in 2 months, and they may never show up.

Zon27 · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Rozz']
The DC version of this is even better, but the PSX version should still do if you dont own a Dreamcast.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/160753.asp[/QUOTE]

And for those who don't own a Dreamcast, you are missing out.

slidecage · Oct 11, 2005

first time i been here for update since Sept 28 hopefully its good

Scythe · Oct 11, 2005

first time I've been here since I've gone back to school. still wouldn't be if I wasn't staying up all night for midterms

Staraang21 · Oct 11, 2005

welcome back guys

slidecage · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Scythe']first time I've been here since I've gone back to school. still wouldn't be if I wasn't staying up all night for midterms[/QUOTE]

i was up all night making up mcdonald monoploy envlopes to send in the mail today.....when i should of been studying for my first exam in computer science ... if i even get a D on the test thursday i be shocked cause i never even opened up the book yet even though we are in the 8th week of class : )

i hate the class

bostonfrontier · Oct 11, 2005

any update yet

slidecage · Oct 11, 2005

i was hoping for an early update dont look like it hopefully the next 10 mins cause if not im going back to bed : )

Jack · Oct 11, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/217071.asp

$7.99 before coupon.

slidecage · Oct 11, 2005

all i got was

1 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 DS - Pre-Played $9.99 $9.99
Total Discount -$2.50

Subtotal $7.49

around 8 after tax

1 left

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/246029.asp

danny-o · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Jack']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/217071.asp

$7.99 before coupon.[/QUOTE]

Marios Pic-nose

Journey · Oct 11, 2005

$9.99 B/C

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/214331.asp

Maklershed · Oct 11, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/224372.asp
$19.99

Maklershed · Oct 11, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/225927.asp
$5.99

PenguinMaster · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Maklershed']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/224372.asp
$19.99[/QUOTE]

Used to be much cheaper there, and it's still much cheaper at Gamestop.
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=938441

radjago · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Jack']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/217071.asp

$7.99 before coupon.[/QUOTE]
That's a great game and a great price for it too.

CoffeeEdge · Oct 11, 2005

Dammit. I missed Mario's Picross. I've been waiting for that one for ages.

BLAAAAAAAAAAARG.

botticus · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Maklershed']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/225927.asp
$5.99[/QUOTE]
I believe I can get that same price a/c in stores (it was marked 4.99 last time I saw it, still debating if an RPG based on Skittles is worth getting just for the novelty even though it sucks.

What a sad update... GC RPGs didn't even change. I've heard good things about this one for other systems, how about GC?
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/236054.asp
12.99 b/c

ozzymandd · Oct 11, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/230040.asp

1 left @ 19.99 b/c

radjago · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='CoffeeEdge']Dammit. I missed Mario's Picross. I've been waiting for that one for ages.

BLAAAAAAAAAAARG.[/QUOTE]
If you're really that desperate for it, you can get it here, here, or here.

psiufoxx2 · Oct 11, 2005

Great action/shooter that was originally released on Dreamcast, and totally overlooked:

Headhunter (PS2) $4.99 b/c

Is Scrapland worth $10?

Puffa469 · Oct 11, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234693.asp
3 copies of PS2 Gradius V available at $19.99 b/c

Droogs · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='CoffeeEdge']Dammit. I missed Mario's Picross. I've been waiting for that one for ages.

BLAAAAAAAAAAARG.[/QUOTE]

I still have one in perfect condition with the box and instructions...i still play it to this day.

radjago · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Dingleberry']I still have one in perfect condition with the box and instructions...i still play it to this day.[/QUOTE]
I played it for a while, but once you beat the 128 puzzles it has, there's not much more you can do but put it away for a year or so and come back to it fresh.

There's a great puzzle game for the GBA called Guru Logic Champ (click to download a 10-stage demo for the PC) that was only released in Japan. It's similar, but not quite the same. The full game has over 300 stages. There's a web game called Pixelus that is more or less the same concept.

soulwish2003 · Oct 11, 2005

So... how much longer does the 'ebgame morning update' thread have? Weeks... months...?

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From joystiq.com :

GameStop to layoff over 700
Posted Oct 11, 2005, 3:30 PM ET by Alan Rose
Related entries: Culture

The bloodletting layoffs downsizing rightsizing has begun. The Philadelphia Business Journal is reporting that GameStop Corp. is closing its Greater Philadelphia operations, a.k.a. the former headquarters of one Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp. Also on the block is EB’s $13 million distribution center in Coatesville, PA (which just opened a year ago). This translates into 735 full-time and temporary jobs lost with more to follow next year. Where’s the brotherly love, man?

Puffa469 · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='soulwish2003']Also on the block is EB’s $13 million distribution center in Coatesville, PA (which just opened a year ago). QUOTE]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

botticus · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Puffa469']

[quote name='soulwish2003']Also on the block is EB’s $13 million distribution center in Coatesville, PA (which just opened a year ago). QUOTE]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!![/QUOTE]
fuck

... now will my orders have to ship from Texas? That's gonna take an extra few days.

urzishra14 · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='botticus'][quote name='Puffa469']

... now will my orders have to ship from Texas? That's gonna take an extra few days.[/QUOTE]

all my orders came from PA and i'm in UT so it always took that long for me.. i only beg that gamestop keeps the stackable coupons from EB.. thats the only good thing about it.

soulwish2003 · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='urzishra14'][quote name='botticus']

all my orders came from PA and i'm in UT so it always took that long for me.. i only beg that gamestop keeps the stackable coupons from EB.. thats the only good thing about it.[/QUOTE]

It's crazy what Gamestop sells 'old' stuff for vs. what Ebgames does. I collect N64, Deamcast, PS1... the same games I pick up @ EB for ~$2.00 w/ free shipping sell for 15.99 and up at Gamestop.

Strider Turbulence · Oct 11, 2005

I pray classic games will still be around for at least another 2 years after the merger.

botticus · Oct 11, 2005

I'm more interested that GS picks up some of the EB policies, like allowing in-store returns of online orders. Otherwise I will no longer be getting current gen used games online with no guarantee of completeness.

urzishra14 · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='soulwish2003'][quote name='urzishra14']

It's crazy what Gamestop sells 'old' stuff for vs. what Ebgames does. I collect N64, Deamcast, PS1... the same games I pick up @ EB for ~$2.00 w/ free shipping sell for 15.99 and up at Gamestop.[/QUOTE]

well yeah that too i mean... i'd like to see a lot of prices drop around the board on their site. (as they never match up what you get 64 games at in stores) I only hope they keep the stackable coupons if they keep only one thing.

Kapwanil · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Puffa469']

[quote name='soulwish2003']Also on the block is EB’s $13 million distribution center in Coatesville, PA (which just opened a year ago). QUOTE]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!![/QUOTE]

Damn. That was the best thing about ordering in Pittsburgh, since SAVER had a tendency to have the game in my hands on a Wednesday if I ordered on a Monday, if not (by some miracle) Tuesday. What a shame...

I'm just crossing my fingers regarding classic games and coupons. I used to love GameStop mostly because it dabbled in old games for aging systems. They would be my "go to" guys for the classics while EB was for pretty much everything new and some things used. But now...I'm just hoping that the Edge card stays around (feels unlikely) since I'd rather spend $5 to $10 for a year of 10% off Used games rather than $15 for 10% off, a magazine I don't like, and trade-in deals I never use.

schultzed · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Puffa469']

[quote name='soulwish2003']Also on the block is EB’s $13 million distribution center in Coatesville, PA (which just opened a year ago). QUOTE]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!![/QUOTE]

Damn, this is a very bad sign. . . . I held out some hope that GS may adopt some of EB's online operations but liquidating physical assets seems like a first step in the counter trend.

I've had such fun for the past 16 months using (abusing?) the tradein deals to accumulate credit at at least double my cash outlay. Then turning around and buying things at good prices (with 25% off and free shipping) from EB.

I think the end is near . . . i will likely liquidate my credit and move on.

I certainly have enough games to play for quite a while.

mkelehan · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='radjago']I played it for a while, but once you beat the 128 puzzles it has, there's not much more you can do but put it away for a year or so and come back to it fresh.[/QUOTE]

Yeah there is: Time Trial. It's got its own puzzles.

urzishra14 · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='schultzed'][quote name='Puffa469']

Damn, this is a very bad sign. . . . I held out some hope that GS may adopt some of EB's online operations but liquidating physical assets seems like a first step in the counter trend.

I've had such fun for the past 16 months using (abusing?) the tradein deals to accumulate credit at at least double my cash outlay. Then turning around and buying things at good prices (with 25% off and free shipping) from EB.

I think the end is near . . . i will likely liquidate my credit and move on.

I certainly have enough games to play for quite a while.[/QUOTE]

i have enough to play for quite a long time.. i didn't get to abuse the trade in stuff.. but i did get a lot of games (that 25 pecent off and free shipping never hurts) i'm still hoping that they will keep the online coupons.. but i own all the xbox games i really want and theres not much else i really want thats "cheap" right now anyways.... yeah the "real" changes won't take effect until after the holiday season though.

Kuma · Oct 11, 2005

they arent closing the place in PA until next summer. Lets get em while the stove is still hot

pimp tyranny · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='Kapwanil'][quote name='Puffa469']

But now...I'm just hoping that the Edge card stays around (feels unlikely) since I'd rather spend $5 to $10 for a year of 10% off Used games rather than $15 for 10% off, a magazine I don't like, and trade-in deals I never use.[/QUOTE]

you don't like a magazine that has B2G1 free available for almost 2 months? personally, GI's my favorite mag. they thoroughly cover the gaming industry, more so than EGM and Gamepro. i am glad EB doesn't include their mag with the card, because after the first time i subscibed to GMR (do they print this anymore?) i was like "never again."

urzishra14 · Oct 11, 2005

[quote name='pimp tyranny'][quote name='Kapwanil']

you don't like a magazine that has B2G1 free available for almost 2 months? personally, GI's my favorite mag. they thoroughly cover the gaming industry, more so than EGM and Gamepro. i am glad EB doesn't include their mag with the card, because after the first time i subscibed to GMR (do they print this anymore?) i was like "never again."[/QUOTE]
the reason i liked the Edge card is for i'm an hours drive away from GS or EB so online is the way i do business and GS has terrible online deals and prices. and Eb has 25 percent off and free shipping.. that rules.

aoLat · Oct 11, 2005

And they also, always honor their prices. They honored their Donkey Konga 2 mix-up and also Trauma Center for $19.99.

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