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4/30 Update

The final clearance prices are in. Not quite as good as I hoped, but a few deals to be had. Thanks again to (classified) for the information. If a game is not on this new list, it is going back up to its old price. So, if you want something from the sale, get it now with the coupon.

DS
Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp 9.99
Bella Sara 14.99
Bleach: Dark Souls 12.99
Chicken Shoot 7.99
Digimon World Championship 12.99
Diner Dash 12.99
Dinosaur King 9.99
Fantasy Aquarium 9.99
Guitar Rock Tour 7.99
Journey to the Center of the Earth 14.99
Line Rider 2 7.99
Loony Tunes Duck Amuck 9.99
Matchstick DS (Dreamcatcher) 9.99
National Geographic Panda 12.99
Shrek's Carnival Craze 12.99
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 12.99
Sonic Rush Adventure 12.99
Tom & Jerry 12.99
Touchmaster II 14.99
Word Jong 9.99

PSP
300 March To Glory 9.99
Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles 7.99
Chessmaster The Art of Learning 9.99
Crash of the Titans 9.99
Diner Dash 9.99
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 9.99
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road 12.99
Dungeons & Dragons Tactics 9.99
Dynasty Warriors Vol 2 12.99
Final Fantasy I 7.99
Final Fantasy II 7.99
Flatout Head On 7.99
Hellboy Science of Evil 7.99
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus 7.99
Mortal Kombat Deception: Unchained 7.99
Ratatouille 7.99
Silent Hill Origins 7.99
Sonic Rivals 2 12.99
Test Drive Unlimited 12.99
Tomb Raider Anniversary 9.99
Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command 7.99
Warriors of The Lost Empire 9.99
Worms Open Warfare 7.99
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007 7.99

Xbox 360
Bee Movie 9.99
Call of Duty 2 12.99
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath 12.99
Crash of the Titans 12.99
Facebreaker 9.99
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights 12.99
Namco Museum Virtual Arcade 9.99
Stuntman: Ignition 12.99
Tomb Raider Anniversary 12.99
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground 14.99

Wii
Battle Rage 12.99
Boogie Superstar (Game Only) 7.99
Celebrity Sports Showdown 9.99
Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed 12.99
Facebreaker KO Party 9.99
Game Party 9.99
Game Party II 14.99
Godzilla Unleashed 14.99
Iron Man 14.99
Kidz Sports: Crazy Golf 9.99
Manhunt 2 12.99
Mercury Meltdown 9.99
North American Hunting Extravaganza 12.99
Obscure Aftermath 12.99
Ratatouille 12.99
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles 24.99
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis 14.99
Sega Bass Fishing 12.99
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity 9.99
Speed Racer 12.99
Star Trek Conquest 7.99
Top Spin 3 12.99

PS3
Baja 1000: Score International 14.99
Call of Duty 3 14.99
Facebreaker 9.99
History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission 9.99
Juiced 2: Hot Imports Nights 12.99
Stuntman: Ignition 12.99

PS2
Avatar: The Burning Earth 3.99
Baja 1000: Score International 9.99
Dog Island 3.99
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess 7.99
Friends: The One with All the Trivia 3.99
History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission 9.99
Mortal Kombat Kollection 17.99
MLB Power Pros 3.99
NHRA Countdown to the Championship 3.99
Nitrobike 3.99
Ratatouille 7.99
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES 14.99
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity 9.99
Speed Racer 7.99

PC
Hidden and Dangerous .29
Viva Pinata 7.99

Accessories
Wii Intercooler 3.99
DS Headphones (BDA) 1.99
DS Lite Hanna Montana Case (Cokem) 7.99
DS Lite LEGO Star Wars Tin (BDA) 7.99
DS Lite PlayGear Pocket (Logitech) 7.99
DS Lite Mario Sleeve (BDA) 1.99
DS Lite Duo Game Case 3.99
Wii Sports Pack 8.99
Wii Action Pack 9.99

4/26 Update

I have been informed that final clearance will begin 5/3. I should have information concerning titles and prices around 4/30. Stay tuned.

4/5 Update
Sale is live!
:ps3: PS3
:360: 360
:wii: Wii
:ps2: PS2
:pc: PC
:ds: DS
:psp: PSP - UMD Movies

* Note: Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection is not part of this sale. It was apparently a mistake, one that has not been fixed. It's still listed on the site, but no discount has been applied to it.

4/4 Update

Thanks to (radio edit) for supplying us with the lists and prices. He also confirmed that the free wired 360 guitar promotion IS still valid with the purchase of Guitar Hero Aerosmith!

The lists were previously posted on GameStop.com at the following address. More than likely, when the sale does go live, this is where we will find the pricing.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/gamedays09/

And here is a scan of the 10% off coupon that was in this month's Game Informer. Thanks to xycury! Coupon is in the spoiler.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this sale for new or used games?
A: New games only. In the past, there have been B2G1 sales on used items associated with Game Days, so keep an eye out for that.

Q: Will all of the games be "gutted" or opened?
A: YMMV. Some stores I have been to basically open everything up and dump it into the bins. Others will only open a few copies and leave the rest behind the counter. If you want a sealed copy, make sure to ask.

Q: Is this in-store or online?
A: Both.

Q: Will the store accept a print-out of the 10% off coupon?
A: YMMV.

Q: Does the coupon work for one item or the whole purchase?
A: It works on all Game Days items bought in a purchase.

Q: Is there going to be a B2G1 on used games and accessories?
A: As previously mentioned, there could possibly be one later, but as of now, nope. There is only a B2G1 on used PS2 games when you buy a new PS2 system.
 
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[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']

3/30 Update #1 - GameStop has removed the lists from their website. Keep tuned for further updates.[/quote]

For those of us here who were not quick on the draw, could someone post up the list?
 
Saturday Night Schedule:
10:00 Arrive at GS and grab the games I want off the list (VC, Chrono & a FF or two) and pay for my games and my pre-ordered DSi
10:30 Head over to Waffle House down the street and drink coffee for about an hour
11:45 Back to GS to pick up the DSi
12:30 Home for gaming marathon

It's good to have a plan...
 
[quote name='DaddySasquatch']Saturday Night Schedule:
10:00 Arrive at GS and grab the games I want off the list (VC, Chrono & a FF or two) and pay for my games and my pre-ordered DSi
10:30 Head over to Waffle House down the street and drink coffee for about an hour
11:45 Back to GS to pick up the DSi
12:30 Home for gaming marathon

It's good to have a plan...[/QUOTE]

I see no reason to buy a DSI.. What can a DSI do day 1 what a Ds can not do now... NOone know any of the download games and rumor is there will be NONE on day 1 (wont really see download games until E 3 or later) what sucks

worker today told me probally that Phantasy star psp will only get 10 to 20% off... A new game will never be marked down 50% this soon


so say its 20% off..

40 bucks - 8 buck game day sale = 32 - 3 buck edge discount = 29 bucks - 10 % off coupon

26.00 For phantasy star for the psp... Still over priced

now 50 % off

20 - 10 % edge 18 bucks - 10% coupon = 17.40 Still a little overpriced
 
List is in this link:
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkjmpe.../www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356796

For those of us too excited to click, here is the list.
DS-

Final Fantasy 3
Diner Dash
Mario & Sonic: Olympic Games
Sonic Rush Adventure
Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck
Word Jong
Iron Man
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution
Fantasy Aquarium
Dinosaur King
Bleach: Dark Souls
Final Fantasy Tactics A2
Bratz Ponyz 2
Bratz Kidz
Mushroom Men
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Ben 10: Alien Force
Naruto Path of the Ninja 2
Metal Slug 7
Touchmaster II
Bella Sera
Line Rider 2 Unbound
Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Champ
Digimon World Championship
Chrono Trigger
Exit
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
My Baby Boy
Shrek's Carnival Craze
Guitar Rock Tour
National Geographic Panda
Hotel for Dogs
Chicken Shoot

PSP-

Mortal Kombat Deception: Unchained
Worms: Open Warfare
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budoaki
Test Drive Unlimited
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 07
Dynasty Warriors 2
Dungeon & Dragons Tactics
DBZ: Shin Budokai Another Road
Ratatoullie
300 March to Glory
Diner Dash
Tomb Raider Anniversary
FF I
FF 2
Silent Hill Origins
Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles
Hellboy Science of Evil
Chessmaster
Sonic Rivals 2
Crash of the Titans
Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions
Warhammer 40,000 Squad Command
FlatOut: Head On
Warriors of the Lost Empire
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus
Iron Man
Ben 10: Alien Force
Phantasy Star Portable

Xbox 360-

Call of Duty 2
Stuntman:Ignition
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
Crash of the Titans
Tony Hawk's Proven Ground
Bee Movie
Tomb Raider Anniversary
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith(game only)
Sonic Unleashed
Namco Museum Virtual Arcade

Wii-

Agatha Christie: Then There Were None
Rockstar Games Table Tennis
Ghost Squad
House of the Dead 2 and 3 Returns
Speed Racer
Manhunt 2
Star Trek: Conquest
Destroy All Humans Big Willy Unleashed
Incredible Hulk
Ratatouille
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles
Bass Fishing
Mario and Sonic: Olympic Games
Mercury Meltdown: Revolution
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Iron Man
Top Spin 3
Godzilla Unleashed
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
Obscure: The Aftermath
Game Party
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - Game Only
Bratz Kidz
Sonic Unleashed
Build a Bear Workshop: A Friend Fur All Seasons
Mushroom Men: Spore Wars
Ben 10: Alien Force
Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2
Game Party II
Kidz Sports: Crazy Golf
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
Sonic and the Black Knight
Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun
Safecracker
North American Hunting Extravaganza
Cradle of Rome
Battle Rage
Boogie Superstar - Game Only

PS3-

Valkyria Chronicles
Stuntman: Ignition
Incredible Hulk
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - Game Only
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
Call of Duty 3
Sonic Unleashed
Iron Man
Baja 1000: Score International
History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission

PS2-

Friends: The One with All the Trivia
Devil May Cry Greatest Hits Set
Ratatouille
Looney Tunes ACME Arsenal
NHRA Countdown to the Championship
Resident Evil: The Essentials
Avatar: The Burning Earth
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
MLB Power Pros
The DOG Island
Iron Man
Incredible Hulk
Metal Gear Solid: Essential Collection
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith - Game Only
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
Sonic Unleashed
Ben 10: Alien Force
Baja 1000: Score International
Speed Racer
Mortal Kombat Kollection
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess

UMD-

Hellboy
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
House of Flying Daggers
Are We There Yet?
Charlie's Angels
Boogeyman
Hollow Man
I, Robot
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
Predator
Napoleon Dynamite
The Grudge
Air Force One
Resident Evil
Starship Troopers
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
7 Seconds
XXX: State of the Union
Final Fantasy: Spirits Within
Not Another Teen Movie
Kung Fu Hustle
The Replacement Killers
Be Cool
Amityville Horror
Barbershop
Lords of Dogtown
Bewitched
Final Fantasy: Advent Children
Transporter, The
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
One, The
Family Guy: Stewie Griffin
Robots
Kingdom of Heaven
The Terminator
Christmas with the Kranks
28 Days Later
Office Space
The Fifth Element
Mad Max
Stealth (with Game)
Family Guy Volume 1
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Fantastic Four
Transporter 2
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Alien vs. Predator
Alien
Ice Age
Borat
Anacondas: Hunt for Blood Orchid
The Big Hit
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Layer Cake
Legend of Zorro
Man of the House
Steamboy (Director's Cut)
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
When A Stranger Calls (2006)
Labyrinth
Godzilla: Final Wars
Mirrormask
Godzilla 1998
Into the Blue
The Dark Crystal
Rent (2005)
Richard Pryor Live at Sunset Strip
Batman: The Movie
Big Trouble in Little China
Elektra
Kiss of the Dragon
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Shallow Hal
Speed
Zathura
Hostel
Behind Enemy Lines
Chain Reaction
Cheaper by the Dozen
Like Mike
Never Die Alone
Ong Bak
Planet Of The Apes
There's Something About Mary
Boondock Saints
Hoosiers
Ice Age 2
Independence Day
Princess Bride
Robocop
Man On Fire
Super Troopers
X2 X-Men United
Creature Comforts Season 1
Heavy Metal
Beauty Shop
Date Movie
Escape From New York
Garfield The Movie
Girl Next Door
Hackers
Pink Panther (1964)
Species

PC-

Hidden & Dangerous II
Diablo 2 Battle Chest
Warcraft III: Battlechest
Guild Wars Eye of the North
Medieval II Total War: Gold Pack
Viva Pinata

Accessories-

Wii Intercooler
DS Headphones (BDA)
DS Lite Hanna Montana Case (Cokem)
DS Lite LEGO Star Wars Tin (BDA)
DS Lite PlayGear Pocket (Logitech)
DS Lite Mario Sleeve (BDA)
DS Lite Duo Game Case
Wii Sports Pack
PSP Mega Pack
PS2 Wireless Controller
Wii Action Pack
 
Aw sonuva crap. I just went to all the GS around me and asked if they would be gutting their Gameday sale games, and they all said they are doing it. CRAP!
 
[quote name='slidecage']I see no reason to buy a DSI.. What can a DSI do day 1 what a Ds can not do now... NOone know any of the download games and rumor is there will be NONE on day 1 (wont really see download games until E 3 or later) what sucks

worker today told me probally that Phantasy star psp will only get 10 to 20% off... A new game will never be marked down 50% this soon


so say its 20% off..

40 bucks - 8 buck game day sale = 32 - 3 buck edge discount = 29 bucks - 10 % off coupon

26.00 For phantasy star for the psp... Still over priced

now 50 % off

20 - 10 % edge 18 bucks - 10% coupon = 17.40 Still a little overpriced[/QUOTE]

YOU don't see a point in buying one but others do.

And there has to be DSiWare on day 1. If not, then we'll just have to wait one day (monday) when they update WiiWare/VC/VC Arcade/DSiWare with more content.

the DS is my favorite system and I use it a lot. The DSi is a step in the right direction. So I see a point in buying one.

but everyone has their own opinion.
 
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[quote name='Penguin1084']You don't need to refrain from anything because there isn't an argument.

I have my opinion and I simply posted it.

Each to his own.[/quote]

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[quote name='Penguin1084']You don't need to refrain from anything because there isn't an argument.

I have my opinion and I simply posted it.

Each to his own.[/quote]
Ya, and I have my opinion and I'll refrain from stating it for the sake of the thread. If you're so sure about your decisions, nothing else anyone says should sway you or anger you. And the munchkins are there to dance together, not to try and dance alone and mock the other munchkins.
 
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[quote name='J7.']Ya, and I have my opinion and I'll refrain from stating it for the sake of the thread. If you're so sure about your decisions, nothing else anyone says should sway you or anger you. And the munchkins are there to dance together, not to try and dance alone and mock the other munchkins.[/quote]

I don't get why 2 people on CAG can't discuss their disagreement without someone freaking out and worrying about a flame war! :roll:

I actually like hearing these people say their opinion, and even argue from time to time. I get some honest info, rather than the candy-coated schlop you hear from [bribed] critics!

Personally, I'm on the fence with the DSi. :bouncy: It's my fave handheld, but I already have 2 DS's and teh wife isn't too keen on a #3! :lol:

EDIT: Hey J7! Contra 3 KICKS @$$!!! My fave Contra in the series... (for better or worse!)
 
[quote name='iceblast21']I don't get why 2 people on CAG can't discuss their disagreement without someone freaking out and worrying about a flame war! :roll:

I actually like hearing these people say their opinion, and even argue from time to time. I get some honest info, rather than the candy-coated schlop you hear from [bribed] critics!

Personally, I'm on the fence with the DSi. :bouncy: It's my fave handheld, but I already have 2 DS's and teh wife isn't too keen on a #3! :lol:

EDIT: Hey J7! Contra 3 KICKS @$$!!! My fave Contra in the series... (for better or worse!)[/quote]
People don't like it within deal threads, but ya I enjoy hearing what people have to say as well. I wouldn't mind discussing the pros/cons of DSi in its own thread though. Contra 3 is still my fav too. PM sent.
 
[quote name='bahnke1']they will have another b2g1 free during the game days sale. it was confirmed by my buudy who works there[/QUOTE]

Any specific dates? Would be nice to find GTA and Scrabble for the DS.
 
[quote name='slidecage']I see no reason to buy a DSI.. What can a DSI do day 1 what a Ds can not do now... NOone know any of the download games and rumor is there will be NONE on day 1 (wont really see download games until E 3 or later) what sucks

worker today told me probally that Phantasy star psp will only get 10 to 20% off... A new game will never be marked down 50% this soon


so say its 20% off..

40 bucks - 8 buck game day sale = 32 - 3 buck edge discount = 29 bucks - 10 % off coupon

26.00 For phantasy star for the psp... Still over priced

now 50 % off

20 - 10 % edge 18 bucks - 10% coupon = 17.40 Still a little overpriced[/quote]

Then don't buy it, but this isn't the DSi debate thread.:roll:
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Seriously, of all things to be mad at GS about, I can't blame them for not wanting to put sealed games out in bins. You're just asking for trouble as a store if you do that.[/QUOTE]

The funny thing is, the one store where I bought most of my Game Days items last year did exactly that - put sealed games in the bins. A month later they were still sealed in the bins. Apparently theft wasn't a problem, at least at that store.

But seriously, all GS has to do is gut one copy of each game and put them on a display or in a bin. Then when one is brought up to be purchased, give the customer a sealed one, and put the display back in the bargain bin. Simple. Efficient. Everyone is happy.
 
[quote name='s2k']If i buy val chronicles the day before (brand new sealed) and keep it sealed can I go back and get the price readjusted? Or can I return/rebuy you guys think?[/quote]

It looks like there will be plenty of copies available, so the main issue is how to get a sealed copy instead of a gutted one...

If you buy beforehand in order to ensure yourself of a sealed copy, technically how can Gamestop refuse to price adjust the item or at least resell the same sealed item again at the reduced price?? There is a 30 day return policy for sealed items. By the time you return it to rebuy at the lower price, all the other copies would likely have been gutted anyways (assuming that they have directed stores to gut every single copy). Is that store going to demand that you return your sealed copy and buy one of the gutted ones in order to get the sales price (and then proceed to gut the sealed copy you have returned)?? That sounds really ridiculous to me if that's the case...
 
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If you want sealed games then buy them first thing Sat night a 9:00 PM when the sale starts (and is set up) , or talk to the management team on Sat and simply ask. There is absolutely no manager out their that is going to say OMG NO, We have to open it first. This sale is about making $$$$ on games you may not normally buy at full price.
 
[quote name='arcurifisher']Exact Pricing is being received today[/QUOTE]

So does that mean you might be able to get a list of pricing? :cool:
 
Maybe it just has to do with deleted posts? I remember a mod mentioning that even when posts are deleted by the user, they're just hidden, not actually gone from the system... so maybe that's where that extra page comes in?
 
[quote name='camelking6969']what is big deal about game getting gutted.[/QUOTE] You end up paying full price for a used game. Employees are able to check-out gutted games for the night to play. There have been several times I've gone into GS with the intent of buying a game, only to take my money elsewhere when they try to sell me a gutted game.
 
[quote name='camelking6969']what is big deal about game getting gutted.[/QUOTE]

There are two types of arguments against gutted games:

- Quality Assurance: There's a chance the brand new game you're paying for isn't exactly in brand new condition (might have scratches, existing save file, etc.).
- Principle: You're paying for a brand new game and receiving something that isn't brand new.

Unless you care about one or the other, gutted games are fine. I've been sold a few gutted games before, and I always just check to make sure the disc isn't scratched or anything. Otherwise it's fine. I couldn't give a shit about the principle of the matter.
 
[quote name='lunker']There are two types of arguments against gutted games:

- Quality Assurance: There's a chance the brand new game you're paying for isn't exactly in brand new condition (might have scratches, existing save file, etc.).
- Principle: You're paying for a brand new game and receiving something that isn't brand new.

Unless you care about one or the other, gutted games are fine. I've been sold a few gutted games before, and I always just check to make sure the disc isn't scratched or anything. Otherwise it's fine. I couldn't give a shit about the principle of the matter.[/quote]

I don't believe their "used", but they could have been scratched if an employee dropped the game before they put it into a paper sleeve. Also, save files? Clarify.

I don't think its a big deal either, and I understand the reasoning for it. I don't think they're ever going to buy the bulky plastic containers that Best Buy uses for the small amount of gutted games they have.
 
Save files could exist on a "new" GBA or DS game if they've been checked out by an employee. I avoid gutted games simply because there's usually an equally easy way to get a sealed copy by visiting Amazon or another nearby store.
 
The only rational reason to not want gutted games, is if you plan on

a) returning game to another store (the walmart flip anyone !!)
b) giving game as a gift

Beyond that you can easily look at the disk and ask for another if the disc doesn't meet your requirements. I would watch more for missing movie cash, xbox live cards, etc, but getting the game sealed just seems more like a psychological need than rational requirement to me.
 
[quote name='ScottBigGame']Also, save files? Clarify.
[/quote]

If the employees check out a gutted DS game, their save files could still be there when you buy the game, if they don't delete them.
 
this thread has turned into all kinds of win, "list sucks", "games gutted"..... it's like gamestop has a gun to all of cag.... it's simple, don't shop there if you can't deal with gutted games.... if you don't like the list of games on sale, don't go to the sale... my god.
 
[quote name='urge26']this thread has turned into all kinds of win, "list sucks", "games gutted"..... it's like gamestop has a gun to all of cag.... it's simple, don't shop there if you can't deal with gutted games.... if you don't like the list of games on sale, don't go to the sale... my god.[/QUOTE]

Well, genius, I think that is what they are saying, don't you think? Why would they say all that and then still go there?
 
[quote name='stoned99'](the walmart flip anyone !!)[/quote]

:roll: What you're talking about is FRAUD. Don't act all excited like this is something fun to do.
 
[quote name='urge26']this thread has turned into all kinds of win, "list sucks", "games gutted"..... it's like gamestop has a gun to all of cag.... it's simple, don't shop there if you can't deal with gutted games.... if you don't like the list of games on sale, don't go to the sale... my god.[/quote]

Dude, I was thinking that everytime I read this thread.
 
i like to be the first person to open my sealed games, thank you very much.
i buy new and i expect brand new, untouched. there is no distinguishable difference between a gutted copy and a gently used one. why must i pay full price for a gutted copy when i can find the exact same condition one on ebay for less? or even in gamestop or locally.

say what you will, if you care or not. but gutted is not new.
 
[quote name='slidecage']I see no reason to buy a DSI.. What can a DSI do day 1 what a Ds can not do now... NOone know any of the download games and rumor is there will be NONE on day 1 (wont really see download games until E 3 or later) what sucks

[/quote]

FYI, I do not presently own a DS so why wouldn't I buy the latest and greatest. Seems well worth the extra $40 bucks to me. Oh, well...my money, my choice.
 
[quote name='DaddySasquatch']FYI, I do not presently own a DS so why wouldn't I buy the latest and greatest. Seems well worth the extra $40 bucks to me. Oh, well...my money, my choice.[/QUOTE]

The DSi decision is definitely a tough one. The real important fact is that it will only get more expensive to buy in the next 18 months. GS and GC are offering very reasonable trade in's during the first couple of weeks for DS Lites. 70$ from GS and 90$ from GC. The GC trade in is very high, so effectively dropping the out of pocket to 80$ for the new DSi.

The DSi WILL be to goto DS in about 12months time as content is being created that only works on the DSi, it does after all have a processor, twice as fast as the DSLite, but the loss of GBA port (especially for the poketraders amongst us), will be a major blow, as no trading red/green/etc pokemon to the new games. Guitar Hero will also not work, so you may as well trade that one in.

GS I'm sure will be receiving huge #'s of GBA trade in's in the next 60 days or so, so sell early to get your highest trade in.
 
Hello Everyone,
I work at a GS/EB...We gut games to display them on our store shelves...If we didn't gut them people would steal the games. If we didn't display the games...Most customers wouldn't ask, plus this allows the customer not to be bothered by Game Adviser every second.

Yes, we get to take New or Used games home to play...Just the other day I borrowed Wanted: WoF. The rules are simple, there must be multiple copies (i.e. more than one) and it can be New or Used...Used first, unless it was just released. If I scratch it I buy it! We are not allowed to borrow PSP (games or Movies), DS, or GBA tittles.

By borrowing a game, it allows us to become more familar with the game. This allows me to talk with our customer who ask is this a good game or the lenght of play through. If you work in retail, you are not rich and we get nothing for free...We work for a corporation that is selling & buying games.

Thanks,
 
As an ex gamestop employee, I can say that we took a lot of the gutted games home to play so you never know if its been used before. This means the employees might be smokers or own kids/pets and the case/CD/manual keeps that smell and perhaps some dirt too.

My HUGE gripe with the gutted ones is that the case is usually mashed up from people picking it up or theres dust all over the cover from being on the shelf. Sometimes there might not even be a manual. Like the posters before me though, some people just want NEW to mean new.

*EDIT: ack sorry about the rant, didnt realize so many were talking about gutting.... dont hate me!
 
[quote name='stoned99']The DSi decision is definitely a tough one. The real important fact is that it will only get more expensive to buy in the next 18 months. GS and GC are offering very reasonable trade in's during the first couple of weeks for DS Lites. 70$ from GS and 90$ from GC. The GC trade in is very high, so effectively dropping the out of pocket to 80$ for the new DSi.

The DSi WILL be to goto DS in about 12months time as content is being created that only works on the DSi, it does after all have a processor, twice as fast as the DSLite, but the loss of GBA port (especially for the poketraders amongst us), will be a major blow, as no trading red/green/etc pokemon to the new games. Guitar Hero will also not work, so you may as well trade that one in.

GS I'm sure will be receiving huge #'s of GBA trade in's in the next 60 days or so, so sell early to get your highest trade in.[/QUOTE]

I'd get one if it werent for the fact that my M3DS Real card wont work with the DSi.
 
[quote name='z-mutant']Hello Everyone,
I work at a GS/EB...We gut games to display them on our store shelves...If we didn't gut them people would steal the games. If we didn't display the games...Most customers wouldn't ask, plus this allows the customer not to be bothered by Game Adviser every second.

Yes, we get to take New or Used games home to play...Just the other day I borrowed Wanted: WoF. The rules are simple, there must be multiple copies (i.e. more than one) and it can be New or Used...Used first, unless it was just released. If I scratch it I buy it! We are not allowed to borrow PSP (games or Movies), DS, or GBA tittles.

By borrowing a game, it allows us to become more familar with the game. This allows me to talk with our customer who ask is this a good game or the lenght of play through. If you work in retail, you are not rich and we get nothing for free...We work for a corporation that is selling & buying games.

Thanks,[/quote]

I used to work for Gamestop. Theft is an issue, like you said, so gutting one copy (or two if it's a popular title) of the game is acceptable. Inventory is showing on the shelves and not all the new games are compromised.

There's absolutely no need to gut all copies of a game. If you're selling the gutted game, you should let the customer know that they're getting the gutted game and let them know the policy involved.

Most Gamestops in my area don't gut all the games, so I don't run into this issue much. I don't have a huge issue with gutted games, but I'd only purposely buy a gutted game if I were getting it on sale or couldn't find the game elsewhere.
 
[quote name='stoned99']The DSi decision is definitely a tough one. The real important fact is that it will only get more expensive to buy in the next 18 months. GS and GC are offering very reasonable trade in's during the first couple of weeks for DS Lites. 70$ from GS and 90$ from GC. The GC trade in is very high, so effectively dropping the out of pocket to 80$ for the new DSi.

The DSi WILL be to goto DS in about 12months time as content is being created that only works on the DSi, it does after all have a processor, twice as fast as the DSLite, but the loss of GBA port (especially for the poketraders amongst us), will be a major blow, as no trading red/green/etc pokemon to the new games. Guitar Hero will also not work, so you may as well trade that one in.[/QUOTE]

I traded in my daughter's well used and abused DS lite for a $70 ($50 after refurb fee because of the damage) DSi credit. Well worth it since I got her the DS lite when she was 6 and wasn't the greatest at taking care of things. I also traded in my DS and DS lite for $50 and $65 each for credit for my DSi.

After some other trade-in's and her giving me $45 she saved, I'm paying $70 for her DSi and and $20 for mine.

I'll throw my 2 cents in on the whole gutted game thing. I have no problem with gutted games they serve a valuable purpose for Gamestop. Unless the game is rare I refuse to buy them though. If I'm paying full price I want a new, unopened item. Lowering the price will kill their margin, multiple that by each game opened and by each store and you're looking at a huge loss of money. So I understand why Gamestop won't lower the price even though it's been opened and potentially played. So I'll just take my business elsewhere when they offer me a gutted game.
 
[quote name='z-mutant']Hello Everyone,
I work at a GS/EB...We gut games to display them on our store shelves...If we didn't gut them people would steal the games. If we didn't display the games...Most customers wouldn't ask, plus this allows the customer not to be bothered by Game Adviser every second.

Yes, we get to take New or Used games home to play...Just the other day I borrowed Wanted: WoF. The rules are simple, there must be multiple copies (i.e. more than one) and it can be New or Used...Used first, unless it was just released. If I scratch it I buy it! We are not allowed to borrow PSP (games or Movies), DS, or GBA tittles.

By borrowing a game, it allows us to become more familar with the game. This allows me to talk with our customer who ask is this a good game or the lenght of play through. If you work in retail, you are not rich and we get nothing for free...We work for a corporation that is selling & buying games.

Thanks,[/QUOTE]
I can recognize that it's important for the employees to be familiar with the games, but that concept seems outdated with demos so easily available to anyone with an internet connection. Granted not all games have demos released, but you sited Wanted, which does have a demo.

I can not grasp why the largest video game specialty chain does not release scans of the box for employees to put in the empty game cases that go on the shelves, rather than gutting games. It may be a cost cutting measure, but as I've said before, their current approach has cost them several of my purchases in the process.
 
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