old EBGames thread 8/10-10/4

dafoomie · Aug 10, 2005

bostonfrontier · Sep 8, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/141092.asp
price drop to $1.99 B/C

soulwish2003 · Sep 8, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/139645.asp

7.99 b/c

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/176848.asp

4.99 b/c

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/207263.asp

4.99 b/c

SOMEONE STOLE MY SEGA BASS 2 !!

wannabepunktony · Sep 8, 2005

Wow - that was a pretty worthless update. ^_^;;; At least it was earlier than normal, heh.

escapekey · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='bostonfrontier']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/141092.asp
price drop to $1.99 B/C[/QUOTE]

Already one of the best bargain games around at $2.99.

At $1.99, I command anyone who does not own this game to purchase it NOW!

Shiny.

Maklershed · Sep 8, 2005

1 in stock again ..

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256166.asp

slidecage · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='soulwish2003']http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/139645.asp

7.99 b/c

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/176848.asp

4.99 b/c

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/207263.asp

4.99 b/c

SOMEONE STOLE MY SEGA BASS 2 !!

[/QUOTE]

i had gallop racer in search and nothing showed crap

slidecage · Sep 8, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/202747.asp

74 cents for a pinball game

iammeiam · Sep 8, 2005

XIII GCN New is back down to $6.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234623.asp

Maklershed · Sep 8, 2005

back in stock:

Wireless Xbox adapter
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/240843.asp
$69.99

wannabepunktony · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='escapekey']Already one of the best bargain games around at $2.99.

At $1.99, I command anyone who does not own this game to purchase it NOW!

Shiny.[/QUOTE]

One word: YUCK. I rented this when it first came out, after hearing all the hype and whatever and the game was just awful. Something tells me it didn't age well.

Hey Dave - how about working less on hyping your games and more on making them not completely suck. I already forgot what Shiny's last good game was.

tayaf69 · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Maklershed']1 in stock again ..

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256166.asp[/QUOTE]
is this game fun?

Number83 · Sep 8, 2005

Glal I didn't miss anything...BTW, I saw it mentioned before, but does anyone else get UPS 3 day select when they use the SAVER code for free shipping? I got my order yesterday for somthing I ordered on the morning update on Tuesday. So essentially I got it overnight, even thought the package says 3 day select! Probably because I am the next county over from where EB games is HQ'd. But I lose out on sales tax.

Later!

slidecage · Sep 8, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/204868.asp

Maklershed · Sep 8, 2005

Wow .. major price drop ...

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243605.asp
$24.99

slidecage · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Number83']Glal I didn't miss anything...BTW, I saw it mentioned before, but does anyone else get UPS 3 day select when they use the SAVER code for free shipping? I got my order yesterday for somthing I ordered on the morning update on Tuesday. So essentially I got it overnight, even thought the package says 3 day select! Probably because I am the next county over from where EB games is HQ'd. But I lose out on sales tax.

Later![/QUOTE]

if it goes thoug UPS then yes and even once i got next day

slidecage · Sep 8, 2005

Quote:
Originally Posted by Maklershed
1 in stock again ..

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/256166.asp

is this game fun?

this is probally the one i returned. I cant see spending 35 used for a 45 buck game new (using 5 buck off coupon)

escapekey · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='wannabepunktony']One word: YUCK. I rented this when it first came out, after hearing all the hype and whatever and the game was just awful. Something tells me it didn't age well.

Hey Dave - how about working less on hyping your games and more on making them not completely suck. I already forgot what Shiny's last good game was.[/QUOTE]

I'm fairly certain Wild 9 didn't get much hype. Few games have gotten as much hype as Enter the Matrix -- to which you are obviously referring -- except perhaps Daikatana and Fable.

And the game DID age well. If you hated it when it first came out, it's becuase you don't like that kind of game, not because the game itself was bad (because it's not). And since the gameplay is 2.5D (like Klonoa and Tomba!), it has aged just fine.

Not liking a particular style of game does not make it bad.
I hate sports games, but I would never argue that Madden 2006 is a bad game.

slidecage · Sep 8, 2005

wow people got real quite the last 10 mins

Maklershed · Sep 8, 2005

So nobody got anything cool today?

slidecage · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Maklershed']So nobody got anything cool today?[/QUOTE]

just a ps1 pinball game for 78 cents shipped. hell it cost them more then that to ship it probally

geepgal · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Number83']Glal I didn't miss anything...BTW, I saw it mentioned before, but does anyone else get UPS 3 day select when they use the SAVER code for free shipping? I got my order yesterday for somthing I ordered on the morning update on Tuesday. So essentially I got it overnight, even thought the package says 3 day select! Probably because I am the next county over from where EB games is HQ'd. But I lose out on sales tax.

Later![/QUOTE]

Your order has to be big enough and you'll always get UPS. GBA games or a single disc game will probably get shipped in the gray envelopes. Larger orders or any order with a (non-portable) cartridge game will go in a box, which are sent UPS. Some folks use ps1 controllers instead of cheap ps1 games when they need free shipping fodder, b/c it ensures UPS shipping.

Once when I wanted to get a game in 2 days before a trip, I delibrately put NES games in my order to get the faster UPS shipping, and it totally worked.

schultzed · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Maklershed']Wow .. major price drop ...

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/243605.asp
$24.99[/QUOTE]

Gone now . . . awfully tempting at this price. A month ago I would have snapped it up. Now, shrug.

I rented it (free BB coupon) and playing the single player reminded me of how frustrating Rare platformers tended to be. The game is very strange because other than the graphics, its the same old game . . . wonky camera and crappy controls. Yet, the story and dialogue are worth the ride.

Would be $18.75 ac . . . I'll wait for $13.50 . . .

I'll point out 2 games:

$6 bc
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/227937.asp
this really is one of the best collections of retro games . . . mainly because of the unlockables. They give you a reason to play the game (commercials, patches). If you played the 2600 at all . . . get this.

$10 bc
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/200522.asp
mostly for its oddness. I ordered one last week and haven't gotten it yet but someone else might want one. . . it recently dropped in price

alive741 · Sep 8, 2005

Nothing for me today. Sooo sad.

Number83 · Sep 8, 2005

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/181529.asp

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/185319.asp

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/197710.asp

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/142601.asp

botticus · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='iammeiam']XIII GCN New is back down to $6.99
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/234623.asp[/QUOTE]

Thanks, I ended up missing out on it the first time (They didn't like me trying to use my 3rd or 4th rewards voucher).

tayaf69 · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Number83']Glal I didn't miss anything...BTW, I saw it mentioned before, but does anyone else get UPS 3 day select when they use the SAVER code for free shipping? I got my order yesterday for somthing I ordered on the morning update on Tuesday. So essentially I got it overnight, even thought the package says 3 day select! Probably because I am the next county over from where EB games is HQ'd. But I lose out on sales tax.

Later![/QUOTE]
I always get UPS 3 Day. I don't know why. I ordered 1 game, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 the other day and I got UPS 3 day. I also order Mario RPG for the snes by itself and got UPS 3 Day select. I have begun to wonder if this is their only way of shipping to me.

tayaf69 · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='slidecage']just a ps1 pinball game for 78 cents shipped. hell it cost them more then that to ship it probally[/QUOTE]
:applause:

Hey, I want a powerglove for the NES. What are the chances that EB will have one of these on their site? Anyone ever see this?

Dkellar · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='BarrettSan']Far as I know Alundra has a basic one-disc, big case (ala Suikoden, Wild ARms, etc) the insert for the front and back, as well as the cover of the manual, are reflective foil.

At least, that's how mine is and I bought it at launch.

[/QUOTE]

I got Alundra 1 at GameStop and it came with a map.

pimp tyranny · Sep 8, 2005

picked up KoF 99, Intellivision Lives, and Escape From Monkey Island for $10.51, with the reservation rewards coupon code.

kenshinx454 · Sep 8, 2005

Wahhhhhhhh!!! These updates are teh su>

lionheart4life · Sep 8, 2005

Used games purchased from EBgames.com can be returned to any EB games store right? Just wondering because I'm not satisfied with the condition of one of my orders and would like to either exchange or return for a refund.

Puffa469 · Sep 8, 2005

Technically Yes. In Actuality YMMV. The EB right next to my work wont do it. They will only let me use the credit on returns to buy something else PO at that store right then. Total nonsense, I feel like printing out the return policy from the website and handing it to them.

But the EB nearest to where I live does returns no problem, they even give me the credit back on a gift card so I can use it on the site. =)

The website says merch can be returned to a B&M location as long as its in the same condition as when you bought it. Not a problem with PO games. And they are suppossed to return the money via the same method you used on your original purchase. So to your credit card if you used a card, etc. But some EBs will give you the money back in whatever form you want.

lionheart4life · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Pufa469']Technically Yes. In Actuality YMMV. The EB right next to my work wont do it. They will only let me use the credit on returns to buy something else PO at that store right then. Total nonsense, I feel like printing out the return policy from the website and handing it to them.

But the EB nearest to where I live does returns no problem, they even give me the credit back on a gift card so I can use it on the site. =)

The website says merch can be returned to a B&M location as long as its in the same condition as when you bought it. Not a problem with PO games. And they are suppossed to return the money via the same method you used on your original purchase. So to your credit card if you used a card, etc. But some EBs will give you the money back in whatever form you want.[/QUOTE]

Thanks, I will call to check with them first I guess before I drive over. I have no problem if they just issue credit back to my card, I'm not expecting cash for it or anything.

BustaUppa · Sep 8, 2005

I keep accidentally screwing EB over. I returned two defective EBgames.com purchases over at a local B&M store. They took the games and gave me credit on a gift card. However the amount they put on the gift card was based on the original prices of the games, not the discounted price I had actually paid.

I assumed that wouldn't be a problem for them to handle... See, they were about to add shipping reimbursement to the gift card too, but then one guy pointed to my packing slip and saw that I wasn't charged for shipping. Since they paid enough attention to the slip to NOT give me shipping reimbursement, I assumed they would make a not of the price I paid and give me the right amount. But nope, they gave me back too much. Oh well.

A similar thing happened a while ago. I didn't get a gift card, instead I just put the money towards a game right there. It didn't hit me until later that I wasn't supposed to get any CHANGE back. I looked over the receipt carefully and realized that, yup, they had given me back too much money.

botticus · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='BustaUppa']I keep accidentally screwing EB over. I returned two defective EBgames.com purchases over at a local B&M store. They took the games and gave me credit on a gift card. However the amount they put on the gift card was based on the original prices of the games, not the discounted price I had actually paid.

I assumed that wouldn't be a problem for them to handle... See, they were about to add shipping reimbursement to the gift card too, but then one guy pointed to my packing slip and saw that I wasn't charged for shipping. Since they paid enough attention to the slip to NOT give me shipping reimbursement, I assumed they would make a not of the price I paid and give me the right amount. But nope, they gave me back too much. Oh well.

A similar thing happened a while ago. I didn't get a gift card, instead I just put the money towards a game right there. It didn't hit me until later that I wasn't supposed to get any CHANGE back. I looked over the receipt carefully and realized that, yup, they had given me back too much money.[/QUOTE]

Don't worry.. they make up for it with the people who aren't paying attention who end up trading in their used game instead of returning/exchanging it. Both times I've exchanged a game, they've started the process of trading it in, until I'm like "Uh, hey, I gave you a receipt for a reason"

doraemonkerpal · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='Pufa469']Technically Yes. In Actuality YMMV. The EB right next to my work wont do it. They will only let me use the credit on returns to buy something else PO at that store right then. Total nonsense, I feel like printing out the return policy from the website and handing it to them.

But the EB nearest to where I live does returns no problem, they even give me the credit back on a gift card so I can use it on the site. =)

The website says merch can be returned to a B&M location as long as its in the same condition as when you bought it. Not a problem with PO games. And they are suppossed to return the money via the same method you used on your original purchase. So to your credit card if you used a card, etc. But some EBs will give you the money back in whatever form you want.[/QUOTE]

iirc, it also says you can return items to b&m on the back of the receipt/packing slip

i've done it twice already for games that came in horrible condition. g'luck!

EDIT: i remember on one occasion that i had to point out what it said on the back of the receipt/packing slip. after the employee saw the writing, he did the return without anymore hassle.

schultzed · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='BustaUppa']I keep accidentally screwing EB over. I returned two defective EBgames.com purchases over at a local B&M store. They took the games and gave me credit on a gift card. However the amount they put on the gift card was based on the original prices of the games, not the discounted price I had actually paid.

I assumed that wouldn't be a problem for them to handle... See, they were about to add shipping reimbursement to the gift card too, but then one guy pointed to my packing slip and saw that I wasn't charged for shipping. Since they paid enough attention to the slip to NOT give me shipping reimbursement, I assumed they would make a not of the price I paid and give me the right amount. But nope, they gave me back too much. Oh well.

A similar thing happened a while ago. I didn't get a gift card, instead I just put the money towards a game right there. It didn't hit me until later that I wasn't supposed to get any CHANGE back. I looked over the receipt carefully and realized that, yup, they had given me back too much money.[/QUOTE]

Funny, the manager at my store always does it right and gives me back what I paid. But one of the workers is frustrated by the whole thing and just gives me the original price back. I never complain

but it hasn't been much money so I don't bother either way.

urzishra14 · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='tayaf69'] :applause:

Hey, I want a powerglove for the NES. What are the chances that EB will have one of these on their site? Anyone ever see this?[/QUOTE]

I have never seen a powerglove for the NES on the site and i look at the NES stuff about 4 times a week. I highly doubt you'll find on on EB but it could happen.

GreenMonkey · Sep 8, 2005

pfft

People complaining about sucky updates. Geez. Every day they complain "Update sucks". Whatever. I got my hands on Psychonauts for Xbox for the wife, Mario & Luigi Superstar saga (to replace a lost cartridge, doh!), PS2 Component cables. Sure no Lunar 2 or Tales of Destiny, but come on. How about "nothing for me today" or something. Suck is a relative term.

urzishra14 · Sep 8, 2005

just to let everyone know.. i just recently got a dreamcast so add that to another watcher on the lists.

wannabepunktony · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='urzishra14']just to let everyone know.. i just recently got a dreamcast so add that to another watcher on the lists.[/QUOTE]

Glad to have you in the DC fold. ^_^

schultzed · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='urzishra14']just to let everyone know.. i just recently got a dreamcast so add that to another watcher on the lists.[/QUOTE]

More power to ya, I tried to be a Dreamcaster but gave up when I realized I don't have time for the 3 this generation systems that I have. I had a system and couldn't get a working copy of Sonic . . . so I returned it . . .

If I stumble into a pile of cheap DC games (say, at Goodwill) to get me going, I may try again.

Number83 · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='urzishra14']just to let everyone know.. i just recently got a dreamcast so add that to another watcher on the lists.[/QUOTE]

Welcome!!!

BTW, the 15 for 50 on EBGAmes.com is alright. The last time I got 8 complete and 3 in thier cases, no manuals 4 in the orange used game case. But the completes are getting harder and harder to find. Gamestop doesn't even carry them anymore.

urzishra14 · Sep 8, 2005

[quote name='schultzed']More power to ya, I tried to be a Dreamcaster but gave up when I realized I don't have time for the 3 this generation systems that I have. I had a system and couldn't get a working copy of Sonic . . . so I returned it . . .

If I stumble into a pile of cheap DC games (say, at Goodwill) to get me going, I may try again.[/QUOTE]

honestly.. i got into it because i was looking to replace my Genesis and some guy on craigslist sold me Genny with sonic 2, contra, and 4 other lame games plus a DC with 3 controllers for 25 bucks.. so i figured what the hell..I figure if i have friends over and free internet isn't that bad i'd like to check the morning update thread in my bedroom to see if its worth getting out of bed for heh..

and about the 15 for 50.. looks like the best way to get a memory card and some decent racers.. definately going to get in on it.

Apossum · Sep 9, 2005

contemplating whether I should get up for this tomorrow

alfonsosoriano · Sep 9, 2005

You'll save money if you sleep in.

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Apossum · Sep 9, 2005

[quote name='alfonsosoriano']You'll save money if you sleep in.

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alfonsosoriano · Sep 9, 2005

Heh...

greyzieoriental · Sep 9, 2005

question: if u buy a gift card and give it to someone will it be considered store credit>?

if thats so, then wouldnt it be cheaper to purchase a giftcard and then buy a game so u wouldnt have to pay tax

amos_82 · Sep 9, 2005

Just posted the new deals from EBGAMES valid 9/9-9/18!!
Title is "EB GAMES UPCOMING DEALS 9/9-9/18"
Enjoy!!

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