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To receive gaming coupons you must be a Shop Your Way Rewards member. It's free and only takes a couple of minutes to sign up in store.

September 18th through the 24th:
link to blog post

:360: Buy any version of Gears of War 3, get a $20 gaming coupon.
Deal will work with Limited and Epic Editions.
Coupon valid from September 25 to November 5.

:360::ps3: Shadows of the Damned $29.99

Kmart Weekly Ad: (Circulars not effective in all stores, NYC and Offshore in particular - Savings coupon offers effective everywhere)

September 18th through the 24th:

:360: Buy the limited edition Gears of War 320GB Xbox 360 system for $399.99, get Gears of War Triple Pack for free.

:360: Buy any version of Gears of War 3 and a 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscription card, get $30 off the price of the 12-month Gold card.
Deal will work with Limited and Epic Editions.

:360: Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 headset $44.99

:360: Halo ODST $9.99

:360::ps3: Brink $19.99

:360: Halo Reach $29.99

Shop Your Way Rewards:

It's a wiki, please update. This portion of the OP is for anyone who notices a SYWR offer. These offers can be very targeted (Geo, User, etc.) so anything placed needs to be validated.

Coming Soon:

All titles listed below I am working on offers for and the dates I think they are coming out.

9-20 :360: Gears of War 3 $20 Gaming coupon + Buy game & 12-month Gold card, get $30 off 12-month Gold card.
9-27 :360::ps3: X-Men Destiny $15 Gaming coupon
9-27 :360::ps3: FIFA Soccer 12 $20 Gaming coupon
9-27 :ps3: Ico/Shadow of the Colossus Collection $15 Gaming coupon
10-4 :360::ps3: Spiderman: Edge of Time
10-4 :360::ps3: Rage
10-4 :360::ps3: Dark Souls
10-4 :360::ps3: NBA 2k12
10-11 :360::ps3: Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
10-11 :360: Forza 4
10-11 :360::ps3: Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
10-11 :wii::360::ps3: Just Dance 3
10-11 :360::ps3: RockSmith
10-16 :wii::360: Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
10-17 :ds: Professor Layton and the Last Specter
10-18 :ps3: Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One
10-18 :360::ps3: Batman Arkham City
10-24 :3ds: Pokemon Rumble Blast
10-25 :wii::360::ps3: Disney Universe
10-25 :360::ps3: Battlefield 3
10-25 :360::ps3: Silent Hill Downpour
10-25 :360: Dance Central 2
10-25 :360: Kinect Sports 2
11-1 :360::ps3: James Bond: Goldeneye 007 Reloaded
11-1 :360::ps3: Sonic Generations
11-1 :ps3: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
11-1 :360::ps3: Lord of the Rings: War in the North
11-8 :360::ps3: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
11-8 :360::ps3: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
11-11 :360::ps3: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
11-13 :3ds: Super Mario 3D Land
11-15 :360::ps3: Need for Speed: The Run
11-15 :ps3: Silent Hill HD Collection
11-15 :360: Halo Anniversary
11-15 :wii: Mario and Sonic London 2012
11-15 :3ds: Shinobi
11-15 :360::ps3: Saint's Row: The Third
11-15 :360::ps3: Assassin's Creed: Revelations
11-15 :360::ps3: Rayman Origins
11-20 :wii: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
11-22 :ps3: Tekken Hybrid
11-22 :360::ps3: WWE 12
12-11 :3ds: Mario Kart 7
2012 TBA :3ds: Kid Icarus
 
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[quote name='JoeCamNet']I think the smart decision from now on would be buying a new release at Kmart and getting 20 free games. Take a page from Nintendo here, Josh. They know what's up.[/QUOTE]
When we were planning some of our new release offers this holiday if sure felt like this lol.
 
[quote name='jaritter']hey josh, any upcoming deals on the new ps3 headset coming out in sept, and 3ds with its price drop to $169.99 on aug 12th?[/QUOTE]
Yes and yes. :)
 
[quote name='Gerry P.']$15 coupon + $20 point card would get my purchase this Christmas.[/QUOTE]
Cookies and milk for me. (hides)
 
[quote name='yahoosale14']what is the new ps3 headset since he never clarified?[/QUOTE]
Sony has a real slick head set coming in for 99.99 in Aug.
 
[quote name='GBAstar']Their is also a $60 gaming coupon when you purchase the 4GB Xbox 360 console with Kinect at $299.99[/QUOTE]

oooo $10 more than amazon.
 
[quote name='SHC-Gamer']Sony has a real slick head set coming in for 99.99 in Aug.[/QUOTE]

Sharkoon X-Tatic SR ? Is that the one everyone is talking about here? From my understanding that's an Amazon exclusive for $140.

If it is something else, I would definitely be in for a 5.1 surround sound headset that worked with both my PS3, Xbox 360, and any other audio device. Any hints on a deal? $40 off would be nice.
 
[quote name='anotherpoorgamer']Sharkoon X-Tatic SR ? Is that the one everyone is talking about here? From my understanding that's an Amazon exclusive for $140.

If it is something else, I would definitely be in for a 5.1 surround sound headset that worked with both my PS3, Xbox 360, and any other audio device. Any hints on a deal? $40 off would be nice.[/QUOTE]

nope its a sony over the ear wireless headset. its ps3 only.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessories/ps3-wireless-stereo-headset/91191
 
[quote name='GBAstar']Their is also a $60 gaming coupon when you purchase the 4GB Xbox 360 console with Kinect at $299.99[/QUOTE]

[quote name='yahoosale14']oooo $10 more than amazon.[/QUOTE]

$60 coupon, the most difficult coupon to put to use. But then, if you've just bought a new system, it stands to reason you'd want to buy more than one game soon afterward.
 
[quote name='yahoosale14']nope its a sony over the ear wireless headset. its ps3 only.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessories/ps3-wireless-stereo-headset/91191 [/QUOTE]
There's a Logitech(cordless Vantage) one at Kmart that I believe is also Bluetooth enabled and it's been on clearance forever if you don't wanna pay $100 for a headset.

Here's what it looks like(including the box): http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...8E34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311899712&sr=8-1

OR

If you don't mind the in-ear Bluetooth ones you could always go to Sears and get a Socom Confrontation bundle for $9.97. It has the official Sony BT headset in it.
 
[quote name='DPsycho']$60 coupon, the most difficult coupon to put to use. But then, if you've just bought a new system, it stands to reason you'd want to buy more than one game soon afterward.[/QUOTE]

....?? full retail game is $60+ tax.
 
[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']There's a Logitech(cordless Vantage) one at Kmart that I believe is also Bluetooth enabled and it's been on clearance forever if you don't wanna pay $100 for a headset.

Here's what it looks like(including the box): http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...8E34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311899712&sr=8-1

OR

If you don't mind the in-ear Bluetooth ones you could always go to Sears and get a Socom Confrontation bundle for $9.97. It has the official Sony BT headset in it.[/QUOTE]

iirc, the official ps3 wireless bluetooth is that price($40) and looks like better quality.
 
[quote name='salty tbone']59.99 + tax[/QUOTE]

so? are you saying the base value has to be above $60? big deal, buy a pack of gum or something really cheap, its kmart.
 
[quote name='SHC-Gamer']I'm a fan of this one as well :) 8/7 will get posted early next week, I think it is saucy.[/QUOTE]

that is such a tease josh ;)

[quote name='SHC-Gamer']Yes and yes. :)[/QUOTE]

ooooohh...

[quote name='yahoosale14']nope its a sony over the ear wireless headset. its ps3 only.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessories/ps3-wireless-stereo-headset/91191[/QUOTE]

looks pretty slick. quick question. digital means its gonna be simulated surround sound instead of actual right? (sorry, its been awhile) if so... only issue i have with it so far

[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']There's a Logitech(cordless Vantage) one at Kmart that I believe is also Bluetooth enabled and it's been on clearance forever if you don't wanna pay $100 for a headset.

Here's what it looks like(including the box): http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...8E34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311899712&sr=8-1

OR

If you don't mind the in-ear Bluetooth ones you could always go to Sears and get a Socom Confrontation bundle for $9.97. It has the official Sony BT headset in it.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='yahoosale14']iirc, the official ps3 wireless bluetooth is that price($40) and looks like better quality.[/QUOTE]

yea, but i guess it does provide two speakers instead of one... and u can get it much cheaper... tho... 9.97 for the bundle isnt bad... i got mine for 19.97 at kmart :( ah well
 
[quote name='SHC-Gamer']I'm a fan of this one as well :) 8/7 will get posted early next week, I think it is saucy.[/QUOTE]

that is such a tease josh ;)

[quote name='SHC-Gamer']Yes and yes. :)[/QUOTE]

ooooohh...

[quote name='yahoosale14']nope its a sony over the ear wireless headset. its ps3 only.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessories/ps3-wireless-stereo-headset/91191[/QUOTE]

looks pretty slick. quick question. digital means its gonna be simulated surround sound instead of actual right? (sorry, its been awhile) if so... only issue i have with it so far

[quote name='IAmTheCheapestGamer']There's a Logitech(cordless Vantage) one at Kmart that I believe is also Bluetooth enabled and it's been on clearance forever if you don't wanna pay $100 for a headset.

Here's what it looks like(including the box): http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Cord...8E34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311899712&sr=8-1

OR

If you don't mind the in-ear Bluetooth ones you could always go to Sears and get a Socom Confrontation bundle for $9.97. It has the official Sony BT headset in it.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='yahoosale14']iirc, the official ps3 wireless bluetooth is that price($40) and looks like better quality.[/QUOTE]

yea, but i guess it does provide two speakers instead of one... and u can get it much cheaper... tho... 9.97 for the bundle isnt bad... i got mine for 19.97 at kmart :( ah well


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yahoosale14 Quote:
Originally Posted by salty tbone
59.99 + tax
so? are you saying the base value has to be above $60? big deal, buy a pack of gum or something really cheap, its kmart.
Click to expand...
... trololol?
 
[quote name='SHC-Gamer']It really is an unprecedented move by any of the big 3. A price drop within the first 5 months and this aggressive......I'm actually really pleased by this adjustment.[/QUOTE]

I take this to mean you were having trouble moving them at $250?
 
[quote name='yahoosale14']so? are you saying the base value has to be above $60? big deal, buy a pack of gum or something really cheap, its kmart.[/QUOTE]

The $60 has to be on a gaming purchase total. I'm not saying it's a big deal, but you can't simply use the $60 coupon on a game and pack of gum.

From the OP: "Valid only on video game purchases, adding non-gaming filler will not help cross the pre-tax threshold"
 
[quote name='yahoosale14']so? are you saying the base value has to be above $60? big deal, buy a pack of gum or something really cheap, its kmart.[/QUOTE]

Welcome to the KMart deals thread. You might consider reading the OP.

This has already been answered, but yes, you would have to spend $60 in gaming merchandise pre-tax to use such a coupon, and no, gum won't cut it.
 
[quote name='yahoosale14']nope its a sony over the ear wireless headset. its ps3 only.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessories/ps3-wireless-stereo-headset/91191[/QUOTE]

If it uses Bluetooth (which it would have to if it's wireless) then it isn't completely isolated to ONLY the ps3. You could use it with a cell phone (although you would look crazy) and very easily use it with your PC.


[quote name='SPVietBoy']
looks pretty slick. quick question. digital means its gonna be simulated surround sound instead of actual right? (sorry, its been awhile) if so... only issue i have with it so far
[/QUOTE]

Yes, it means it will be one speaker in each ear cup as opposed to 8 speakers. It really isn't that bad though. I have a Sound Blaster Arena headset with digital surround sound and I can pinpoint movement and sound effects easily in the Left 4 Dead games I use it on the PC. It's over the ear so there really isn't much of a difference in the number of speakers in the ear cup other than price.
 
[quote name='ssr']If it uses Bluetooth (which it would have to if it's wireless) then it isn't completely isolated to ONLY the ps3. You could use it with a cell phone (although you would look crazy) and very easily use it with your PC.




Yes, it means it will be one speaker in each ear cup as opposed to 8 speakers. It really isn't that bad though. I have a Sound Blaster Arena headset with digital surround sound and I can pinpoint movement and sound effects easily in the Left 4 Dead games I use it on the PC. It's over the ear so there really isn't much of a difference in the number of speakers in the ear cup other than price.[/QUOTE]

its not isolated to the ps3 only but, at least according to the description, only ps3 will get updates (but assuming its good as is, it isnt necessary for updates i guess)
and ok, thanks :) i'm not trashing digital or anythin. i just have some strange desire for actual vs virtual. idk y. its like me wanting new, non-gh games and pretty much new anything i get
 
[quote name='salty tbone']The $60 has to be on a gaming purchase total. I'm not saying it's a big deal, but you can't simply use the $60 coupon on a game and pack of gum.

From the OP: "Valid only on video game purchases, adding non-gaming filler will not help cross the pre-tax threshold"[/QUOTE]

o wow..
 
[quote name='jer7583']harvey was outed as an ebay seller with multiple items from kmart deals for sale after complaining about there not being enough deals in the last month. Pretty funny.[/QUOTE]

haha was he grilled in this thread? i reread the OP and it said gaming coupons were suspended due to misuse/fraud....did that happen to be harvey by any chance?
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']I couldn't disagree more, but we'll agree to disagree I suppose. I'm not pretending that iPhone games control better, look better, or play better than games for a dedicated handheld. I'm only saying for a lot of casual gamers, they're good enough to supplement or replace traditional handheld games. And I think that's the differentiating key between enthusiast and casual audiences, regardless of what it's for. Simple crummy little digital cameras are good enough for most people, but enthusiast photographers use DSLRs. Avatar is good enough for most moviegoers, but film buffs watch Exit Through the Gift Shop. And so forth.
[/QUOTE]

Not to mention Apple's bad habit of revising hardware every year and leaving people with 1-2 year old devices out in the cold when it comes to updates which newer apps require.

But then, it's apple, so nobody complains because they're soooo cooool.

Going 100% iphone is like deciding that you don't need to do grocery shopping anymore because mcdonalds got a dollar menu.
 
[quote name='yahoosale14']haha was he grilled in this thread? i reread the OP and it said gaming coupons were suspended due to misuse/fraud....did that happen to be harvey by any chance?[/QUOTE]

???? Haha, I have no reason to fraud coupons, which I take to mean purchase an item with a coupon, use up the coupon, and return the item for full price. I am pretty sure SYWR would catch on to that quickly.
 
[quote name='SHC Stock Boy']Let's make a deal - Imagine a big Fall title which offer would you prefer...

$15 gaming coupon + $20 points card
or
$25 gaming coupon

This will determine some holiday new release offers[/QUOTE]
I know I'm late to the party, but my vote goes to $15/20pt.

Though if you add 50% off pt cards to the $25 coupon option (which is almost the same in terms of savings if I did the math right) I'd vote for that.
 
[quote name='harveyiscool']???? Haha, I have no reason to fraud coupons, which I take to mean purchase an item with a coupon, use up the coupon, and return the item for full price. I am pretty sure SYWR would catch on to that quickly.[/QUOTE]

It's obvious you have a printing press in your basement and are making duplicates. Also, I like the buy 4000 MSP, get a year of Live half-off (since $30 is generally the price I look for to renew) but $80 is kinda steep... eh.
 
[quote name='harveyiscool']???? Haha, I have no reason to fraud coupons, which I take to mean purchase an item with a coupon, use up the coupon, and return the item for full price. I am pretty sure SYWR would catch on to that quickly.[/QUOTE]

so....you admit to the abuse??

:lol:

and lol @ the printing press.
 
Was I grilled in this thread? I would say that, by about 4 of the normal people. What topped it off is getting a private message saying they "Got me" along with more. Just chuckle and move on. Back to the deals, which is a better discussion from my end.
 
[quote name='JustYourAverageJoe']

Because it ties in with the purchase in a relevant way. Sure, not everyone who buys COD will buy map packs with their card, but consider how many people would find it compelling to get a $15 coupon and essentially a map pack for free with their game? It's no different than putting marshmallows on sale on an end cap next to crackers and chocolate. It leverages items against one another to entice people to buy them.
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I think you are missing my point. I agree PSN/xbla cards tie into buying Game X in a general way. But I disagree on whether or not it matters if Game X is a MP game likely to have map packs. I mean, it's not like the vast majority of people are going to write 'game x' on that card and keep it for 3 months until Game X dlc is released.

Most people will use it on other things -- be it DLC for the game they are currently playing (which just got new dlc released!) or a psn/xbla specific game. We can worry about Game X dlc down the road, and buy that dlc with the card that comes with Game Z.

The point being, it should not matter whether Game X might have a lot of DLC because most people (as in, all) will eventually find a good use for a $20 card, be it for a game or 2, DLC for game Y, or perhaps, maybe, DLC for game X.
 
[quote name='harveyiscool']Was I grilled in this thread? I would say that, by about 4 of the normal people. What topped it off is getting a private message saying they "Got me" along with more. Just chuckle and move on. Back to the deals, which is a better discussion from my end.[/QUOTE]

I love how you're still here. Have you no shame?

I mean, you're yelling at the OP for shitty deals and we find out it's because you resell his stuff. And you're still on here like "I'm the coolest!"
 
[quote name='Leggy Peggy']I'd rather have the $25 coupon. When all else fails, I can use it on a 4000 point card.[/QUOTE]So if all else fails, you would rather pay $25 for a $50 point card (after $25 coupon) than pay $5 for $40 worth of points cards (with a free card + $15 off a second one)? Why?
 
Because I doubt that I won't be able to find a game, brand new or not, that I can't use my $25 coupon on. I would rather have a discount on games than points, especially from a brick and mortar store.
 
[quote name='affa']I think you are missing my point. I agree PSN/xbla cards tie into buying Game X in a general way. But I disagree on whether or not it matters if Game X is a MP game likely to have map packs. [snip]
The point being, it should not matter whether Game X might have a lot of DLC because most people (as in, all) will eventually find a good use for a $20 card, be it for a game or 2, DLC for game Y, or perhaps, maybe, DLC for game X.[/QUOTE]
Realistically, I agree, enthusiasts will spend it on plenty of other things. But from a marketing stand point, it's really compelling to people who buy only a few big games a year like COD or Battlefield to say, "hey, if you buy the game with us, you can get that first map pack for free!" Based purely on my own experiences (so take it for what you will), I think that would be very compelling to people. I know enough gamers who stick to only major releases that would go for that. They don't buy much beyond the occasional map pack or DLC, so marketing it that way could be strong. Again, realistically maybe they never use it that way, but in terms of creating a strong value proposition, that's a good one. It'd be harder to market the same bundle with a game where you wouldn't have a compelling reason to use it. (Again, when trying to grab people who wouldn't otherwise care about MS/PSN points.)

[quote name='jer7583']Not to mention Apple's bad habit of revising hardware every year and leaving people with 1-2 year old devices out in the cold when it comes to updates which newer apps require.

But then, it's apple, so nobody complains because they're soooo cooool.

Going 100% iphone is like deciding that you don't need to do grocery shopping anymore because mcdonalds got a dollar menu.[/QUOTE]
Again, I totally understand. (Especially regarding Apple, but that's a different thread.) But to people who only want a quick bite to eat, why would you go to a fancy sit-down restaurant when you could grab a burger that's as filling and much cheaper? Foodies will skip McDonalds in favor of the filet mignon, but all some people want is a burger. Trying to cater your restaurant to that crowd won't work if they're not interested. I think Nintendo's realizing that the casual, family crowd they grabbed with the Wii and DS is moving on. It's why the WiiU is desperately trying to seem more "hardcore" than the Wii did.
 
The coupon fraud mentioned in the OP was people buying games and returning them but still using the coupons. Red flags were raised when the number of redeemed coupons outnumbered the games sold. The system was revised and now coupons are tied to the SYWR account that generated them, so coupon misuse is traceable. (While the system was being revised, lesser amounts of SYWR points were substituted for game deals. This is why you'll occasionally see people griping now that the points were more useful than coupons, ignoring that coupons are the better final value.)

So no, Harvey wasn't responsible for the coupon revision. What Harvey did was start making belligerent posts that came off like he was entitled to gaming deals during the July rut. It might be one thing if someone makes demands as a loyal supporter of KMart deals, but to post in such a way while clearly and unapologetically aiming to make personal profit is behavior that goes against the community ideals of CAG. Not that he's doing anything wrong by reselling, but he shouldn't go about pretending he's part of this online community.
 
[quote name='affa']I think you are missing my point. I agree PSN/xbla cards tie into buying Game X in a general way. But I disagree on whether or not it matters if Game X is a MP game likely to have map packs. I mean, it's not like the vast majority of people are going to write 'game x' on that card and keep it for 3 months until Game X dlc is released.

Most people will use it on other things -- be it DLC for the game they are currently playing (which just got new dlc released!) or a psn/xbla specific game. We can worry about Game X dlc down the road, and buy that dlc with the card that comes with Game Z.

The point being, it should not matter whether Game X might have a lot of DLC because most people (as in, all) will eventually find a good use for a $20 card, be it for a game or 2, DLC for game Y, or perhaps, maybe, DLC for game X.[/QUOTE]

i'd have to argue mw3 coupon + points would work that way so people wait for it to come out. but i do agree
 
Thanks for beating a dead horse DPsycho. You too can't leave the issue alone, and not like I should be surprised.

1. Belligerent posts I would disagree with, but I guess that is how you thought of it.
2. Myself entitled to gaming deals? Nope, but definitely should have been a troublesome/worrysome period for any LEVEL HEADED Kmart customer.
3. Unapologetically - Haha, are you serious?
4. Making personal profit goes against the community ideals of CAG - Personal opinion I would assume. I see nothing on the front page referring to the "Goals of CheapAssGamer"
5. Being a part of the online community - I didn't know that making fun of others and posting opinions about others comments is needed to be a part of this site.

Many of the people on this thread alone contribute zero good to the "CAG community". They bash others and stray away, like you yourself, to anything constructively related about the third largest discount store in the United States. The Kmart thread should, theoretically, have to deal with customers and the Kmart rep discussing gaming deals, opinions on games/deals offered by Kmart, experiences at Kmart, or anything to do with Kmart. Instead, discussion like this shows up.

Oh yeah, "Not doing anything wrong by reselling". Are you sure about that? The other select 4 might not agree with you on that one.
 
[quote name='DPsycho']The coupon fraud mentioned in the OP was people buying games and returning them but still using the coupons. Red flags were raised when the number of redeemed coupons outnumbered the games sold. .[/QUOTE]

I joined the Kmart club late so I was curious what the fraud was that was mentioned. I'm kind of surprised that the system didn't catch such obvious abuse. I still chuckle however when people pop in and ask if this is possible.

Harvey, I try to not pick fights or get involved to much with disputes but, It's time to quietly read this thread and do what you have to do. You know a lot of people, including the OP, take issue with what you're doing. While it's not illegal and you're not doing anything that is against the rules it's frowned upon. You were very vocal during the "drought" and that kind of left a bad impression since it turns out you were not just a poor gamer left with a couple of gaming coupons. You're a "buisness man" and sometimes a buisness loses money. So please, go about your buisness and do what you need to do but quit flaunting it and expect us to think it's cool.
 
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As silly as this sounds, I'm pretty bummed that the 3DS price drop doesn't happen before August 6th. I still have my gamer coupon from Zelda (yes, I got it early to get the soundtrack) that expires 8/6 and it would be a slam dunk for me to get the 3DS at around $150.

Josh, no chance for us to ask really nicely to have those extended just one week so we jump on the deal?

SI
 
[quote name='sterlingice']As silly as this sounds, I'm pretty bummed that the 3DS price drop doesn't happen before August 6th. I still have my gamer coupon from Zelda (yes, I got it early to get the soundtrack) that expires 8/6 and it would be a slam dunk for me to get the 3DS at around $150.

Josh, no chance for us to ask really nicely to have those extended just one week so we jump on the deal?

SI[/QUOTE]

You could just use the coupon on a 3DS game, since you'll be needing something to play.
 
I have a pretty substantial DS backlog and, well, I'm a CAG and everything is still currently at retail price and bound to go down. Plus, I already have Zelda- hence the coupon ;)

SI
 
nothing this ebay guy is going to say is going to change people's opinion of him as a sleazy ebay flipper who complained about lack of deals to resell to one of the nicest and most helpful people in the CAG community.

I really think he should just give up the personal PR crusade and move on. Post about the deals, not about yourself.

SHC: any plans for 3DS game deals to coincide with the price drop? I feel like Nintendo is going to want to push software more than ever now that the system isn't being sold at much of a profit.
also josh what do you think about the smartphone/facebook effect on the market? I feel like it dilutes the market such that people are unwilling to pay what were once considered fair prices for quality content and in the end will just cause there to be less high quality content industry-wide.

I just think that all these free and 0.99 junk apps and games water down the market such that quality content suffers in the eyes of the average consumer, who often doesn't perceive quality as value in the games space - a game is a game is a game to some and whether that's an iphone game that you play while on the toilet or something that really grips you and is an experience you want to have above other entertainment experiences.
 
[quote name='jer7583']I just think that all these free and 0.99 junk apps and games water down the market such that quality content suffers in the eyes of the average consumer, who often doesn't perceive quality as value in the games space - a game is a game is a game to some and whether that's an iphone game that you play while on the toilet or something that really grips you and is an experience you want to have above other entertainment experiences.[/QUOTE]
The market for big, triple-AAA enthusiast games will never go away. It's just going to go through a restructuring of sorts. Development budgets and teams have exploded in size over the last console gen, and with the introduction and broadening of the market to smaller scale games, as well as a much lower barrier to entry, is pulling the industry in a hundred different directions at once. Games are having to go through the entire history of the medium of film (technological revolutions like sound and color, the death of the studio film factories, the renaissance of indie filmmakers, and the birth of big budget blockbusters) all at once. So things are kind of in an upheaval as the industry tries to find itself. But for us enthusiasts, we don't have to worry. The Wii and the boom of the casual gaming market didn't stop amazing games like Mass Effect and Uncharted from coming out, so I don't think mobile or Facebook games will either. Look at it this way: maybe those casual games act as a segue into more enthusiast fare.

The industry and the market are big enough to diversify and splinter for its different demographics. It's just going to take some time to sort itself out. I mean, Farmville has uncountable numbers of players, but Assassin's Creed still sells millions. They can coexist. I can't speak for Josh, but I'm guessing the enthusiast retail space is still pretty healthy.
 
Jer7583 - You are right, nothing I say will change the opinions of some. However, most of the people just don't care apparently. So when a guy posts a semi-intelligent written two paragraph synopsis of his opinions on me from a discussion 50 pages ago, expect a reply. Of course some probably look at it like I do.

In 2010, we have a 15.5 BILLION DOLLAR REVENUE COMPANY with over 1300 stores. Oh yeah, Sears, only 23 BILLION DOLLAR REVENUE with over 2200 stores. Same company, apparently soon to be same deals. Sears Holding has over 280,000 employees and 9th largest retailer out there. This isn't a mom and pop store down the road from the street you grew up on that the employees know your name and help you load your car. But some people look at it that way.
 
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