As I'm sure you've divined from the subject, I got a total of about $300 in Best Buy gift cards for Christmas, and I'm not sure what to buy. I have all the systems, and most (if not all) of the major games that I'm interested in... I hate to be too generic in my request, but I really can't think of anything to buy at the moment. Does anyone have any ideas?
Got BB Gift Cards for Christmas... What do I Buy?
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Superbad is on sale for $19.99 this week on Blu Ray, I highty recommend this!
Besides that...if you really can't come up with something I would say just wait untill other AAA titles come out like GTA 4, SSBM, etc. etc.
Of course, if I was in your position I think I would have a rechargable battery spending spree, as I have too many wireless controllers with only regular AA's inside them....
Besides that...if you really can't come up with something I would say just wait untill other AAA titles come out like GTA 4, SSBM, etc. etc.
Of course, if I was in your position I think I would have a rechargable battery spending spree, as I have too many wireless controllers with only regular AA's inside them....
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A theater system?
Believe it or not, we just spent $40 on rechargable batteries, so we have plenty of them. We also just bought a new receiver about 3 months ago.
I do have a couple ideas, but I'm not particularly fond of any of them.
I thought about getting a couple speakers so we could upgrade to 7.1 from 5.1. That's an option, but we actually have a couple speakers downstairs that we could use. Also, I don't really want to get 2 unmatching speakers and have a 5 of one type and 2 of another. Minor thing really, but that's me. Also, for only $300, I doubt I could get a decent 7.1 speaker system.
Another option is a 4gb memory card for my PSP. My PSP has a custom firmware so I can play "un-regulation" games, so the extra space would be nice. I also gave away my 1gb card (long story), so at the moment, I only have the original 32mb card.
I also thought about saving it up to get a new TV, like the Sony 46" XBR4 that I've been eyeing. Of course, then problem is that those $300 in gift cards only cover the first 10%. Also, I already have a 42" 1080p TV, so the only real reasons to upgrade are the additional 4 inches, the 1.3 HDMI ports, and the 120hz. Besides, I don't exactly have another $2700 laying around to spend on a TV... especially not after spending $1500 on a receiver a few months ago.
I thought about buying a video card, like a GeForce 8800 GT, but one of my computers is a couple years ago, and has a single-core CPU in it (the AMD FX-55) with 2 6800 Ultra's in SLI. The other has a Pentium D with a couple GeForce 7900 GS's in SLI. I'm not sure if a new video card is really going to improve game performance that much, and even if it does, I'm going to be getting a new computer sometime in the next year... probably after the new generation of video cards come out. So basically, what games would I possibly want to play between now and then that would benefit $300 worth from buying a new video card, and can I wait 9 months or so to play those games? Most likely, I can wait (given that the main game I want to play right now is Crysis, and an 8800 GT won't play that at 1920x1080 or 1600x1200 at good framerates). (For reference, the new computer will probably have the new NVidia card, plus an Q9550 or QX9770 or something in it, so it should be able to play everything for a while.)
I have this problem where I always want to spend the gift cards I have. I always tend to spend them on something, whether it turns out to be a good purchase or not. If I wait to buy good games when they come out, I'll end up spending them on shitty games that I wouldn't have purchased otherwise.
I do have a couple ideas, but I'm not particularly fond of any of them.
I thought about getting a couple speakers so we could upgrade to 7.1 from 5.1. That's an option, but we actually have a couple speakers downstairs that we could use. Also, I don't really want to get 2 unmatching speakers and have a 5 of one type and 2 of another. Minor thing really, but that's me. Also, for only $300, I doubt I could get a decent 7.1 speaker system.
Another option is a 4gb memory card for my PSP. My PSP has a custom firmware so I can play "un-regulation" games, so the extra space would be nice. I also gave away my 1gb card (long story), so at the moment, I only have the original 32mb card.
I also thought about saving it up to get a new TV, like the Sony 46" XBR4 that I've been eyeing. Of course, then problem is that those $300 in gift cards only cover the first 10%. Also, I already have a 42" 1080p TV, so the only real reasons to upgrade are the additional 4 inches, the 1.3 HDMI ports, and the 120hz. Besides, I don't exactly have another $2700 laying around to spend on a TV... especially not after spending $1500 on a receiver a few months ago.
I thought about buying a video card, like a GeForce 8800 GT, but one of my computers is a couple years ago, and has a single-core CPU in it (the AMD FX-55) with 2 6800 Ultra's in SLI. The other has a Pentium D with a couple GeForce 7900 GS's in SLI. I'm not sure if a new video card is really going to improve game performance that much, and even if it does, I'm going to be getting a new computer sometime in the next year... probably after the new generation of video cards come out. So basically, what games would I possibly want to play between now and then that would benefit $300 worth from buying a new video card, and can I wait 9 months or so to play those games? Most likely, I can wait (given that the main game I want to play right now is Crysis, and an 8800 GT won't play that at 1920x1080 or 1600x1200 at good framerates). (For reference, the new computer will probably have the new NVidia card, plus an Q9550 or QX9770 or something in it, so it should be able to play everything for a while.)
I have this problem where I always want to spend the gift cards I have. I always tend to spend them on something, whether it turns out to be a good purchase or not. If I wait to buy good games when they come out, I'll end up spending them on shitty games that I wouldn't have purchased otherwise.
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If there isn't anything you want right now just hang onto them. There's nothing forcing you to spend them immediately (unless there's some weird expiration date).
[quote name='Omatsei']As I'm sure you've divined from the subject, I got a total of about $300 in Best Buy gift cards for Christmas, and I'm not sure what to buy. I have all the systems, and most (if not all) of the major games that I'm interested in... I hate to be too generic in my request, but I really can't think of anything to buy at the moment. Does anyone have any ideas?[/QUOTE]
How about a nice digital camera. The Cannon Powershot SX100IS is around 299.99 or less. I bought it for my dad and it has a lot of amazing features for such a small camera.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...annon&lp=7&type=product&cp=1&id=1186005750966
How about a nice digital camera. The Cannon Powershot SX100IS is around 299.99 or less. I bought it for my dad and it has a lot of amazing features for such a small camera.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...annon&lp=7&type=product&cp=1&id=1186005750966
Then I would hold out for something. Heck I had 300 dollars worth of gift cards last year and was about to use it to buy an xbox1 system but the dryer went caput so I used the money on that instead. You never know when something important like a dish washer, clothes washer/dryer, fridge, oven or whatever goes out and you need the money to buy a new one quick.
Save them and buy things as they go on sale, just treat it as you would if you were spending your own money. PM sales at other stores so you can buy things at Best Buy.
I got a bunch of gift cards for Best Buy. I did buy Call of Duty 4 (Collector's Edition) for the PC, and Heroes Season 1 (PM'ed to the $19 Target price), but the rest of the money I am saving.
I got a bunch of gift cards for Best Buy. I did buy Call of Duty 4 (Collector's Edition) for the PC, and Heroes Season 1 (PM'ed to the $19 Target price), but the rest of the money I am saving.
[quote name='lokizz']an even bigger bb gift card?[/quote]
Hmmm... I wonder if I could spend them all to get a $325 gift card AND use my Reward Zone card, then repeat for a $350 gift card... That'd be like, free points. I also thought about getting a new chair for my computer.
Speaking of chairs and such, how does everyone (or anyone) use a Media Center PC to play games? I mean, the actual logistics of it... How do you hold the keyboard and mouse on the couch? I haven't been able to find a comfortable position.
Hmmm... I wonder if I could spend them all to get a $325 gift card AND use my Reward Zone card, then repeat for a $350 gift card... That'd be like, free points. I also thought about getting a new chair for my computer.
Speaking of chairs and such, how does everyone (or anyone) use a Media Center PC to play games? I mean, the actual logistics of it... How do you hold the keyboard and mouse on the couch? I haven't been able to find a comfortable position.
Dude I'm in the same position! I have $250 in BB cards and my B-day is in like a month so I'll probably get more.
Personally, I'm waiting for the all of the great games coming out this Spring; GTA4, MLB08, MLB2K8, DMC4, MGS4, R6:V 2, etc, etc. If I were you, just wait and see what happens. Maybe a game your really looking to buy will go on sale or whatever.
Personally, I'm waiting for the all of the great games coming out this Spring; GTA4, MLB08, MLB2K8, DMC4, MGS4, R6:V 2, etc, etc. If I were you, just wait and see what happens. Maybe a game your really looking to buy will go on sale or whatever.
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