Gamestop Preorder Bonuses Thread - Updated 5/23 - UPDDATING

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The following will be a constant effort at providing the lastest Gamestop Preorder Bonuses for all you faithful CAGs. When it comes time to choose where to buy your latest game, it's always good to know if Gamestop has an incentive for you. So, here goes.

Preorder bonuses are usually available for pick-up at the time you pick up your reserved game from Gamestop. For online orders, the bonus ships with the game. Exceptions will be noted. In the case of games released previously to the current date, supplies are as available. Some bonuses are only available for specific platforms.

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Multi-Platform Offers


Batman: Arkham Asylum (All Editions)
Platforms: 360, PS3, PC
MSRP: $49.99-$99.99
Release Date: 9/1/09
Reserve Batman: Arkham Asylum and receive a GameStop Exclusive in-game Villain Challenge Map.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...ode+matchallpartial&Ntt=Batman: Arkham Asylum


Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Platforms: 360, PS3
MSRP: $59.99
Release Date: 12/31/09
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Reserve Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and get instant access to the UMP machine gun for multiplayer action.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...matchallpartial&Ntt=Battlefield Bad Company 2





Fight Night Round 4
Platform: 360, PS3
MSRP: $59.99
Release Date: 6/29/09
Reserve Fight Night Round 4 and receive exclusive 2 week early access to the Fight Night Round 4 Demo. GameStop exclusive early access will begin 2 weeks prior to the demo's release in early summer 2009.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...mode+matchallpartial&Ntt= Fight Night Round 4


Fuel
Platform: 360, PS3, PC
MSRP: $39.99-$59.99
Release Date: 6/2/09
FUEL_bonus.jpg

Reserve Fuel and receive a GameStop exclusive in-game Warrior vehicle.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/search.aspx?N=0&Ntk=TitleKeyword&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=fuel


Ghostbusters
Platform: Wii, DS, 360, PS3, PS2, PC
MSRP: $29.99-$59.99
Release Date: 6/16/09
Ghostbusters_shirt_bonus.jpg

Reserve Ghostbusters and receive a GameStop exclusive Ghostbusters T-Shirt.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...ord&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=Ghostbusters


Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings
Platform: Wii, DS, PSP, PS2
MSRP: $29.99-$49.99
Release Date: 6/9/09
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Reserve Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings and receive a free mini strategy guide.
Wii Bonus Only: Purchase this title and receive an e-Movie Cash coupon code good for one free movie ticket. E-Movie Cash tickets are good for one movie admission up to $10.00 to any movie at any participating e-Movie Cash theatre.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=indiana jones staff


Need for Speed: Shift
Platform: 360, PS3, PC
Release Date: 9/22/09
MSRP: $49.99-$59.99
When you pre-order the game at GameStop, you will get exclusive access to the Need for Speed SHIFT Hero Car.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...ode+matchallpartial&Ntt=Need for Speed: Shift


Prototype
Platform: 360, PS3, PC
Release Date: 6/9/09
MSRP: $49.99-$59.99
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the GameStop exclusive Critical Hints Map with Biohazard Tube container and Alex Mercer figurine.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...eyword&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=Prototype


Red Faction: Guerrilla
Platforms: 360, PS3, PC
MSRP: $39.99-$59.99
Release Date: 6/9/09
RFG_Handbook_bonus.jpg

Reserve Red Faction: Guerrilla and receive a Guerrilla Handbook containing:

  • 128 pages of story details, tips, tricks, cheats and art including a 28 page comic book exclusive.
  • Four Wrecking Crew Maps: Compete against your friends to cause the most destruction with these exclusive unlockable Wrecking Crew party-game maps..
  • Two Bonus Coupons for $5 off the Official Strategy Guide and $10 off a Microsoft Xbox 360 Live Wireless Headset.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...ode+matchallpartial&Ntt=red faction guerrilla


Tiger Woods: PGA Tour 10
Platforms: Wii, 360, PS3
MSRP: $39.99-$59.99
Release Date: 6/8/09
Wii Preorder Bonus: Reserve Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 and receive a Wii Remote Controller skin that resembles a golf club grip.
360/PS3 Bonus: Reserve Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 and receive a code to unlock the golf course Spyglass Hill.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...e+matchallpartial&Ntt=Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10


UP
Platforms: Wii, 360, PS3, PS2
MSRP: $19.99-$39.99
Release Date: 5/26/09
Reserve UP and receive a voucher for a free ticket to the movie UP. Valid for up to $7.50 towards one admission. Valid 5/29/09 to 7/15/09.http://www.gamestop.com/browse/search.aspx?N=0&Ntk=TitleKeyword&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=up


Nintendo Wii

Little King's Story
MSRP: $49.99
Release Date: 7/21/09
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Reserve The Little King's Story and receive an Onii Stress Doll.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72037


Nintendo DS


Knights in the Nightmare
MSRP: $34.99
Release Date: 6/2/09
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Reserve Knights in the Nightmare and receive a 100 page, full color art book entitled: Knights in the Nightmare: Tome of Lost Souls. Reservations will also include a limited edition CD soundtrack.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=73957


XBox 360


No console-specific offers at this time. See Multi-Platform offers.


Playstation 3


Infamous
MSRP: $59.99
Release Date: 7/1/09
Gigawatt_Blades.jpg

Reserve inFAMOUS and receive a code that unlocks the GameStop exclusive Gigawatt Blades Power. With electric blades extending from his wrists, a single blow annihilates any foe and transforms Cole's hands into instruments of sheer destruction. Yet still gentle enough to allow for the occasional tickling.
Additional Bonus: Purchase inFAMOUS and receive a Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Multiplayer Beta voucher.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71713


PS2

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2
MSRP: $39.99
Release Date: 5/12/09
devilsaga_bonus.jpg

Reserve Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner 2 and receive a rare limited edition “Raiho” plushie.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Pro...7&sourceID=FKSJxY2VJAk-L3dcpf1dTOdTZGI.XJE4Cg


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PC

Bionic Commando
Platform: PC
MSRP: $39.99
Release Date: 7/28/09
Bionic_Commando_bonusLG.jpg

Reserve Bionic Commando and receive a GameStop Exclusive Bionic Commando Collectors Patch Set.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse/sear...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntt=bionic commando


Dragon Age Origins
MSRP: $49.99
Release Date: 11/3/09
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Reserve Dragon Age Origins and receive: The Memory Ring - An in-game item that allows your character to accumulate experience points at an accelerated rate and therefore level up more efficiently; and The Memory Band - Made by the Formari, these lyrium-infused rings are supposed to help apprentices retain their lessons.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=72850
 
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[quote name='Poor2More']is that FarCry 2 a Steelbook case? if so I am on it day one[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure if it's actually steel or just a grey case instead. It may be the PC version too. The Artwork itself is exclusive to GS aswell.
 
After hearing that the Valkyria chronicles Pre-order artbook may be the same one included with the Japanese LE, I had to pre-order it.
I hope it really is of good quality.
 
Added bonus for Moon. Unusual bonus. Not sure I've ever seen a game slipcover as a bonus.

Edit: Just noticed the slogan. "The moon has more than one dark side." Noice.
 
Last year,FIFA 08 had a free mini soccer ball with the pre-order of it. Does anyone know how long does it take them to announce pre-order items?It's less than one month until FIFA 09 releases and still no pre-order bonus :(
 
[quote name='snakelda']Last year,FIFA 08 had a free mini soccer ball with the pre-order of it. Does anyone know how long does it take them to announce pre-order items?It's less than one month until FIFA 09 releases and still no pre-order bonus :([/quote]

I've seen preorder bonuses get announced only days before a release on Gamestop.com.
 
The pages for the 360 and PS3 versions of Dead Space were updated at some point and they now mention that in addition to the art book you get a code for...well, it says a bonus level, but the picture and description make it sound like a better suit. I wonder if they're giving the code out in stores, it says online and in-store pickup customers will have it emailed to them, but mentions nothing about regular in store customers. I think it's also worth mentioning the preorder only limited editions for Prince of Persia and Far Cry 2.
 
Also now the pages for Eternal Poison, Luminous Arc 2, and Persona 4 all list artbooks as a preorder bonus. (Think utopianmachine is tired of me yet?)
 
[quote name='rainking187']The pages for the 360 and PS3 versions of Dead Space were updated at some point and they now mention that in addition to the art book you get a code for...well, it says a bonus level, but the picture and description make it sound like a better suit.[/quote]

Strange to have another bonus listed later for the same game already having a bonus. Thanks for this. Considering the bonus location on the webpage, I'm not sure I would have run across this in my editing and updating.

Added bonuses for Persona 4, Luminous Arc, and Eternal Poison.
 
Awesome. I wanted to grab Persona 4 definitely, and I may as well pre-order Eternal Poison, guess GS is actually giving me a good incentive to do it over Amazon this time (edit: er, at least for Eternal Poison and man does Amazon make the pre-order bonus sound a lot flashier than GS).
 
Well, I just pre-ordered P4 on Amazon, even though it will ship on the 15th for me. Izuna 2 shipped after the release for me as well, but I still got my (crappy) poster, so whatever.
 
[quote name='Shadow780']Niiice, P4 on amazon, Eternal Poison and Luminous Arc 2 at GS.[/quote]

Looks like Amazon will have all the bonuses for Eternal Poison and Luminous Arc 2 as well according to the Atlus email
 
If you pre order far cry 2 they will upgrade it to the special edition for free
Reserve Far Cry 2 and you will automatically be upgraded to receive the FREE Limited Edition upgrade. This is a reservation-only offer. While supplies last.

Pre-Order Edition:
  • 6 Bonus Missions (3 hrs of game play)
  • Full-Size Fold-Out Map
 
Oh good - I was about to be upset if the P4 artbook was GS-only, because ordering from Amazon is saving me $7 (counting the tax I'm saving).
 
[quote name='jacknicklson']Looks like Amazon will have all the bonuses for Eternal Poison and Luminous Arc 2 as well according to the Atlus email[/QUOTE]

I hope so...
 
Has amazon lately been diligent enough to include the actual bonus item when shipping preorders?

I recall people complaining about not receiving the Shinra UMD case when they preordered FF Crisis Core from amazon.
 
[quote name='eau']Has amazon lately been diligent enough to include the actual bonus item when shipping preorders?

I recall people complaining about not receiving the Shinra UMD case when they preordered FF Crisis Core from amazon.[/QUOTE]

I don't think it'll be an issue with the Atlus stuff, because apparently the artbooks will be packed in with the game itself, rather than a separate item.
ATLUS might mess it up though. That was the case with the Izuna pack-in.
 
[quote name='jacknicklson']Looks like Amazon will have all the bonuses for Eternal Poison and Luminous Arc 2 as well according to the Atlus email[/quote]

Cool, will cancel and switch when that happens.:applause:
 
Luminous Arc 2 tempting but 40 bucks for a sub par game.... Hell people was bitching about DQ 4 at 40.


Might as well say they are charging 10 bucks for the lame music cd.
 
[quote name='eau']Has amazon lately been diligent enough to include the actual bonus item when shipping preorders?

I recall people complaining about not receiving the Shinra UMD case when they preordered FF Crisis Core from amazon.[/QUOTE]


I got my Harvest Moon chicken from them.
 
Time for another update:

Prince of Persia (Xbox 360/PS3 [oddly, not PC]):
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71599
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71601

Get upgrades to limited edition when you pre-order.

Far Cry 2 (Xbox 360/PS3 [again, odd no bonus for the PC version]):
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=67177
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=71583

Same as PoP, upgrade to CE for pre-ordering.
 
Prince of Persia and Far Cry 2 are a little left field for preorder bonuses, but I think it makes sense to add them.

Also added bonus for Sam & Max Wii.
 
Couple of items:

1) My local GS had a "display only" copy of the Dead Space artbook, and it was amazingly well done.

2) There's an artbook pre-order bonus for Jason and The Argonauts, like the one for Dead Space, and it was also at my local GS as a "display only" copy. Also a very nice artbook.
 
[quote name='destro4eva']Has there been ANY talk of a Castlevania DS promo like they did last time with the last DS one? [/quote]

Interesting point. I haven't been following game releases that much lately (unless they have a promo item, obviously), but looking into the Gamestop website shows that Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is coming out October 21st. Given that the last two DS games have had nice preorder bonuses, it would be surprising for Konami not to continue this tradition.

[quote name='shrike4242']2) There's an artbook pre-order bonus for Jason and The Argonauts, like the one for Dead Space, and it was also at my local GS as a "display only" copy. Also a very nice artbook.[/quote]

The game title, at least according to Gamestop.com, is Rise of the Argonauts, and I'm glad to hear about the quality of the artbooks. The Gamestop pictures leave a lot to be desired.
 
[quote name='utopianmachine']The game title, at least according to Gamestop.com, is Rise of the Argonauts, and I'm glad to hear about the quality of the artbooks. The Gamestop pictures leave a lot to be desired.[/quote]Sorry, brainfarted there about the title. :dunce:

It is Rise Of the Argonauts, as you posted.

I've seen some stuff on G4 about it, and I think it might be good, if it lives up to the preview stuff they've shown.
 
If anyone wants to order online, use the code:

5OFFNEW

It worked on my FarCry2 order. It basically a good way to upgrade the $2.99 saver shipping to 2 Day shipping ($6.99)

$59.99

5OFFNEW - $5 off any new game $59.99 or more - Far Cry 2
- $59.99
- $5.00

Sub-Total: $54.99

Handling: $6.99 (2 Day)

Estimated Tax: $5.74 (TN)

Order Total: $67.72
 
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[quote name='retail sucks']If anyone wants to order online, use the code:

5OFFNEW

It worked on my FarCry2 order. It basically a good way to upgrade the $2.99 saver shipping to 2 Day shipping ($6.99)

$59.99

5OFFNEW - $5 off any new game $59.99 or more - Far Cry 2
- $59.99
- $5.00

Sub-Total: $54.99

Handling: $6.99 (2 Day)

Estimated Tax: $5.74 (TN)

Order Total: $67.72[/quote]

Wasn't there a free 2 day shipping code floating around somewhere too?
 
[quote name='Armstrong x360a']Wasn't there a free 2 day shipping code floating around somewhere too?[/quote]

You can't use '5OFFNEW' code with other codes.

Maybe with "Pick-up" option..

"Pick-up" option cancels out '5OFFNEW' code... It's SO GameStop to do this BS.
 
[quote name='tagout']You can't use '5OFFNEW' code with other codes.

Maybe with "Pick-up" option..

"Pick-up" option cancels out '5OFFNEW' code... It's SO GameStop to do this BS.[/quote]

Damn, that's what I was just about to try too...
 
Thanks for the coupon Retail, I just re-ordered Valkyria chronicles with that. For some lucky reason they gave me free shipping, too.
I hope they don't catch the mistake, eh?
 
[quote name='tagout']Any info if the "free" upgrade for Far Cry 2 comes with special packaging as well?[/QUOTE]


I totally missed this earlier, but I got the new issue of Game Informer today and there's a two page ad for Far Cry 2 that says: GameStop Exclusive Pre-Order Edition Includes: 6 Exclusive Missions, Pull-Out Game Map (20 MI), Limited Edition Packaging, Free Limited Edition Upgrade.
 
[quote name='Law_Professor']Nothing for Wario Land: Shake it!? That makes me sad. :([/quote]

I dunno. Not too common for Nintendo to give away preorder bonuses for titles they know you're going to buy. Although Wario doesn't have the same following as Mario, Metroid, Starfox, or such, it's being advertised pretty well. Even I'm interested, as Nintendo knows their 2D games.
 
[quote name='rainking187']I totally missed this earlier, but I got the new issue of Game Informer today and there's a two page ad for Far Cry 2 that says: GameStop Exclusive Pre-Order Edition Includes: 6 Exclusive Missions, Pull-Out Game Map (20 MI), Limited Edition Packaging, Free Limited Edition Upgrade.[/QUOTE]

Does it show any pics of the artwork?
 
According to GameStop's website, Destroy All Humans: Path of the Furon price has dropped to $39.99. I confirmed it in-store this morning.
 
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[quote name='utopianmachine']Added bonus for Naruto: The Broken Bond.[/QUOTE]


Wait, what? I've been looking forward to Ultimate Ninja Storm, but I've never heard of this one before. Anyone else a little tired of companies that think an unlock code is an acceptable preorder bonus?
 
[quote name='rainking187']Anyone else a little tired of companies that think an unlock code is an acceptable preorder bonus?[/quote]

It is a little obnoxious, but it makes sense from a marketing standpoint. Maybe you've got all these additions to the game, but one thing really stands out. Manufacturing little bonuses only costs money, so an easy fix to give fans "a little something extra" is to claim that they're getting something unlockable.

Is ordering at Gamestop justified? Not for the internet-savvy. Likely even before release, you'll be able to find out the unlock code from the internet, as it's highly unlikely each game would have its own code.

[quote name='shrike4242']MSRP of Destroy All Humans: Path Of The Furon is now $39.99.[/quote]

[quote name='jp0213']And the release date is December 1st.[/quote]

I went to go update the thread, and found it had already been done. :lol: Thanks for the info, guys. I typically don't recheck entries once I post them, so I appreciate helps like this.

[quote name='doubledown']I'm curious what kind of quality the Mirror's Edge bag is going to be? Seems like a cool pre-order bonus for sure.[/quote]

It looks like a really, really nice bonus to me, too. I don't even own a 360, and I want this bag.
 
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