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[quote name='TimTucker']The only PS2 games that I know of that would approach that level would be MvC 2 and Disgaea...[/QUOTE]


Seeing he described them as "crap PS2 games" I'd really like to find out which games they were.
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']Thanks for posting this deal.

I'm kind of broke right now and could only afford one game this month despite wanting Burnout Revenge and Oblivion. Now I can trade the two games I have already (PGR3 and PDZ) and get Revenge this week and use the money I was planning to spend on that to get Oblivion in 2 weeks!

I figure I can pick up PGR3 and PDZ down the line when they are inevitably the first platinum hits titles for 360 but basically getting $30 tradein value for 2 games I spent $40 each (BB coupon) on 3 and 1/2 months ago is an EXCELLENT deal.[/QUOTE]


So, my plans changed a little. I still traded in PGR3 and PDZ and got Revenge but in addition to that I traded in a few PS2 and PSP games and some DVDs (with the bonus 20%) so that I could get GRAW as well. Now I may end up doing the same with some other DVDs for Oblivion and save even more money. This deal is good stuff!
 
This actualy isnt the worset deal out there. Go buy PDZ and PGR3 for $40, play them for a week or so and go trade them in for Obivion LE. That way you get $35 for each game. So you pretty much got to rent to games for $5 each and you get a kick ass game in the end. Food for thought.
 
Is it YMMV to get Oblivion:CE with the deal? I have the regular version of Oblivion preordered at Gamerush, and I will want to trade Kameo and Fight Night 3 in the next week or so, and if I could get the Collectors Edition, I'd cancel my Gamerush Preorder.
 
[quote name='aaa']Is it YMMV to get Oblivion:CE with the deal? I have the regular version of Oblivion preordered at Gamerush, and I will want to trade Kameo and Fight Night 3 in the next week or so, and if I could get the Collectors Edition, I'd cancel my Gamerush Preorder.[/QUOTE]

We'll have to wait and see till next week cause you can't prepay with the 2 for 1.
 
Noob here..my first post:applause:

Quick question: I'm probably going to take Gamestop up on the 2 360games for one deal, especially seeing as PDZ and PGR3 would be lucky to get me $60 on ebay. My question is, since I never trade games to stores, is will they take it if the case has damage? My PGR3 has a crack in the case. I might just switch it out with another game, maybe an xbox1 game and pretend like the color difference is a screw up by MS or something. Probably going to get Burnout or The Outfit, although Gamespot was a little harsh on the outfit...i'll wait for igns review.
 
[quote name='johan the olive']Noob here..my first post:applause:

Quick question: I'm probably going to take Gamestop up on the 2 360games for one deal, especially seeing as PDZ and PGR3 would be lucky to get me $60 on ebay. My question is, since I never trade games to stores, is will they take it if the case has damage? My PGR3 has a crack in the case. I might just switch it out with another game, maybe an xbox1 game and pretend like the color difference is a screw up by MS or something. Probably going to get Burnout or The Outfit, although Gamespot was a little harsh on the outfit...i'll wait for igns review.[/QUOTE]

Nah, I don't even think you need the game to be complete in order to do this deal. Don't hold me to that though.
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']Nah, I don't even think you need the game to be complete in order to do this deal. Don't hold me to that though.[/quote]

I'll call them tomorrow to check. This actually is a pretty good deal if you trade in the $50 games. Do the stores sometimes stop accepting certain games because they suck so much that they have many copies? I have a couple other 360 games I want to get rid of so I'm sure I can get something worked out. Thanks RvB.
 
[quote name='johan the olive']Do the stores sometimes stop accepting certain games because they suck so much that they have many copies? I have a couple other 360 games I want to get rid of so I'm sure I can get something worked out. Thanks RvB.[/QUOTE]

I was actually worried that they might start excluding titles because of how many Perfect Dark Zeros were traded in. The manager of one store told me he had 6 copies that were traded in for the 2 for 1 to get Burnout or GRAW last week. That was on the first day those 2 were available and it was only 3 in the afternoon. Needless to say I became a little worried that they might start excluding titles or end it early so I didn't want to sit on my PDZ and PGR3 to try and trade for the Oblivion CE.
 
Can someone post a link to the new usb extend-a-fan for the 360 that was on gamestop.com for $20 or post a link to the thread that I thought was here on CAG? I searched here and on gamestop and couldn't find it.
 
[quote name='cyberlian']Can someone post a link to the new usb extend-a-fan for the 360 that was on gamestop.com for $20 or post a link to the thread that I thought was here on CAG? I searched here and on gamestop and couldn't find it.[/quote]

Not sure if this is what you are talking about...

http://gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=802205
 
[quote name='CaoPi']trade in 2 360 games for one? thats like spending roughly $120 for a new 360 game![/quote]
no... try spending $40 for each game. Think two games cost you 120, the third is "free". Divide 120 by 3 =$40
It is still going as of today
 
Just got back from Gamestop. Traded them NFSMW and PGR3 (which had a crack in the case, they didn't say anything about it. I actually put a d_skin on the disc so it would come off as being in better shape than it really was) for Burnout. They had The Outfit in but Gamespot ripped it apart...besides Burnout is a sure-fire choice. I might have to do this deal again...I've got COD2, Condemned, and PDZ just sitting around...
 
[quote name='Admiral Ackbar']Gamestop is smoking crack with that one.

Crack laced with LSD[/quote]

Smoked through a lead pipe...
 
[quote name='slickkill77']no... try spending $40 for each game. Think two games cost you 120, the third is "free". Divide 120 by 3 =$40
It is still going as of today[/QUOTE]

That doesn't account for the fact that you no longer own 2 of the 3 games. It would work for a b2g1 deal.
 
Update, the actual marketing period ends on the 21st, the day Elder Scrolls comes out. It's just in time to make it for the deal of trade 2 get 1.
 
[quote name='allout1986']Update, the actual marketing period ends on the 21st, the day Elder Scrolls comes out. It's just in time to make it for the deal of trade 2 get 1.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the update. I just hope the GameStop I preordered Oblivion will get the game in on the 21st.:pray:
 
looks like eb and gamestop are trying to shut out xbox and ps2 trading deals cause they get more profit from there xbox 360 game trades..so fuck them both.
 
[quote name='Skelah']looks like eb and gamestop are trying to shut out xbox and ps2 trading deals cause they get more profit from there xbox 360 game trades..so fuck them both.[/QUOTE]
Damn them to hell for trying to make money!
I doubt they are making much money on this trade 2 for 1 deal. I bought PD0 CE from EBgames for $33. I am going to trade it for $35 for Oblivion CE (or $30 if they make me pay the $10.)
 
[quote name='Skelah']looks like eb and gamestop are trying to shut out xbox and ps2 trading deals cause they get more profit from there xbox 360 game trades..so fuck them both.[/QUOTE]

If you don't like it, go buy a 360. If not, shut up.
 
Unfortunatly shopping at EBgames/gamestop is unavoidable especially since toys r us and media play have closed in our area, however there are ways you can minimize them making money off you if you are careful. Trading 2 games that have an ebay value of less than 60$ in this deal is one way, as mentioned many times on these boards there are loopholes in their system, and you can make out with trade in deals if you are careful about what you trade in. For example i traded in 4 crappy gba games when they had the trade 4 games for nintendogs deal, some of which i had purchased at yard sales for 1-2$, the total credit of those games was less than 7.50, but using the deal i got a copy of nintendogs (30$ value) for nothing (didnt even have to pay tax).

Another way is to always insist on buying new instead of used, since we all know they make no more profit on the sale of new games than at any other retail store, this is barring that the used price is not significantly different from the new, and also taking into consideration the condition of the games in question. If there is a 3-5$ difference in the price of a new game vs a used game and they try to push the used copy on you, get the new.

Most of the retail stores have questionable practices anyways so its hard to put your money where it matters, Walmart (treatment of employees), Best buy (demon customer and other things), Kmart (overprices most merchandise) etc... Buying off ebay is even worse since you dont know condition of the game and there is a risk of recieving bootlegs, not to mention other risks.

As for where i shop for a brand new release game, its usually random, ie the first store i am in that has it for msrp price or the first store that has it for a sale price.
 
[quote name='mmn']If you don't like it, go buy a 360. If not, shut up.[/quote]

I think you need to shut up, because not everybody wants to waste thier money on a shitty system.
 
[quote name='SaraAB']Unfortunatly shopping at EBgames/gamestop is unavoidable especially since toys r us and media play have closed in our area, however there are ways you can minimize them making money off you if you are careful. Trading 2 games that have an ebay value of less than 60$ in this deal is one way, as mentioned many times on these boards there are loopholes in their system, and you can make out with trade in deals if you are careful about what you trade in. For example i traded in 4 crappy gba games when they had the trade 4 games for nintendogs deal, some of which i had purchased at yard sales for 1-2$, the total credit of those games was less than 7.50, but using the deal i got a copy of nintendogs (30$ value) for nothing (didnt even have to pay tax).

Another way is to always insist on buying new instead of used, since we all know they make no more profit on the sale of new games than at any other retail store, this is barring that the used price is not significantly different from the new, and also taking into consideration the condition of the games in question. If there is a 3-5$ difference in the price of a new game vs a used game and they try to push the used copy on you, get the new.

Most of the retail stores have questionable practices anyways so its hard to put your money where it matters, Walmart (treatment of employees), Best buy (demon customer and other things), Kmart (overprices most merchandise) etc... Buying off ebay is even worse since you dont know condition of the game and there is a risk of recieving bootlegs, not to mention other risks.

As for where i shop for a brand new release game, its usually random, ie the first store i am in that has it for msrp price or the first store that has it for a sale price.[/quote]

The reality is that you're right. The best places to buy from are online stores, especially independent places, such as egameaddiction (not to advertise for them but they are very independent). They have slightly cheaper prices, but with shipping you don't really save much. Despite this, your money is lining the pockets of some small business owners rather than Gamestop execs. I personally buy wherever I am. For new releases, it tends to be Gamestop/EB since they always have games on the release date (with the exception of Exit for the PSP which several Gamestops didnt have and the EB had maybe 2 copies). No, I don't agree with their practices, but in comparison to the actions of the competition, EB/Gamstop aren't that bad. Besides, for used games ebay is almost always cheaper. But the nice thing about buying from the store is that you can return it.
 
[quote name='fatmanforlife99']I think you need to shut up, because not everybody wants to waste thier money on a shitty system.[/quote]

I think you need to shut up, fatty.
 
[quote name='fatmanforlife99']hahahahahahahahaha, nice, but that other guy needs to shut up[/QUOTE]

I'll shut up while enjoying the many wonderful trade-in deals EB and Gamestop offer for my Xbox 360.

Ahh....its great to own a 360.
 
[quote name='fatmanforlife99']hahahahahahahahaha, nice, but that other guy needs to shut up[/QUOTE]


Dibs on third!

Shut up tons of fun.
 
[quote name='fatmanforlife99']Yes I am tons of fun, but you cant tell me that is a good trade-in deal come on.[/QUOTE]

I'll use my own example:

I purchased both PGR3 and PD0 at Best Buy with the $10 off coupon which made them $40 each originally. At this point, their trade-in values are $20 or less at most places. On Ebay, you can do slightly better and get maybe$30 a piece for them BUT after taking into account EBay and Paypal fees, its more like $25 a piece that I'd make. I traded in both of them to get Burnout Revenge last week so I basically got $30 (more if you consider you don't get charged sales tax) trade in credit for each of them because Burnout Revenge is $60 new.
 
[quote name='fatmanforlife99']however much you paid you still lose money[/QUOTE]

Well let's see I had the games for 3 months and lost $20 total on the two of them. Considering a 1 week game rental at Blockbuster is $7.99 I really only lost $4 on them and I got to play them for 3 months instead of 1 week.

Besides, that's nothing compared to how much you lose with how much you probably eat.
 
and your point is nothing you calling me fat is making me cry, let me give you one, you watch NASCAR, thats sad in its own ways you call me fat, you watch a sport where nothing but fat, old hicks or young toothless dumbasses watch a car go in circles for hours man thats entertainment right there.
 
[quote name='fatmanforlife99']and your point is nothing you calling me fat is making me cry, let me give you one, you watch NASCAR, thats sad in its own ways you call me fat, you watch a sport where nothing but fat, old hicks or young toothless dumbasses watch a car go in circles for hours man thats entertainment right there.[/QUOTE]

:rofl:

What's the matter somebody getting a little uppity because they've hit that critical 1 hour midpoint between their last feeding and the next one?
 
[quote name='Grave_Addiction']Oh joy! Everyone, let's all hug![/QUOTE]


Yeah between the 2 of us we might be able to get our arms around him.
 
I don't see how you don't think it's a good deal. If you trade in PGR3, PDZ, or Kameo, then it's well worth it. On eBay, you'd be lucky to get $30 for them, and have to deal with paypal, ebay, shipping...ultimately you end up with maybe $25. Or, you drive over to Gamestop, give them the games, they open the case up and look at the undersides for a second, and ask you what game you want. And then, in my case, they say why dont you get GRAW instead of burnout, even though I already have graw. The truth is that the 360 games, particularly the launch MS titles, have lost nearly 50% of their value since their faults are widely known.
 
[quote name='johan the olive']I don't see how you don't think it's a good deal. If you trade in PGR3, PDZ, or Kameo, then it's well worth it. On eBay, you'd be lucky to get $30 for them, and have to deal with paypal, ebay, shipping...ultimately you end up with maybe $25. Or, you drive over to Gamestop, give them the games, they open the case up and look at the undersides for a second, and ask you what game you want. And then, in my case, they say why dont you get GRAW instead of burnout, even though I already have graw. The truth is that the 360 games, particularly the launch MS titles, have lost nearly 50% of their value since their faults are widely known.[/QUOTE]

It has NOTHING to do with faults. It has to do with those games being initially cheaper at launch and the fact that they're 4 months old. Also not all of them sold that well (Kameo, in particular). If you take a look at other games, such as Amped 3, you'll notice they go cheaply now as well because of lack of sales.
 
Plain and Simple:

If you plan to buy Elder Scrolls Oblivion CE ($70)

Amped 3 is now $35 used
Kameo is now $40 used

After Edge Care it comes to $67.50

Play both games, trade them in, you've had two free rentals and made $2.50.

This isn't the greatest deal in the world, but its certainly not horrible.

Personally, I thought my time playing Amped III was alot of fun.
 
The trade 2 get 1 is going to be extended until the 11th of April apparently. Also, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion CE reservation SKU has been deactivated.
 
[quote name='allout1986']The trade 2 get 1 is going to be extended until the 11th of April apparently. Also, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion CE reservation SKU has been deactivated.[/QUOTE]


I knew those fuckers would catch on about the Oblivion CE before it actually came out.
 
[quote name='allout1986']And also for those that are looking for a Xbox 360 still, Gamestop and EB Games are taking preorders for them again. Should have them between the 22nd of March and the 4th of April. Still a $50 deposit, but if you are still looking.[/QUOTE]

I took the plunge and preordered one a couple of weeks ago and was told it'd be in at the start of April (towards the end of your estimated arrival window)... but it came today! Most excellent.
 
[quote name='allout1986']The trade 2 get 1 is going to be extended until the 11th of April apparently. Also, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion CE reservation SKU has been deactivated.[/QUOTE]
Hmmm, are you saying you can no longer preorder Oblivion CE or that you can't use the 2 for 1 deal on Oblivion CE?

I have Oblivion CE Preordered and I was ready to pay the $10 difference if they forced me to on the 2 for 1.
 
[quote name='spoo']Hmmm, are you saying you can no longer preorder Oblivion CE or that you can't use the 2 for 1 deal on Oblivion CE?

I have Oblivion CE Preordered and I was ready to pay the $10 difference if they forced me to on the 2 for 1.[/quote]

You can no longer preorder it.
 
[quote name='allout1986']You can no longer preorder it.[/QUOTE]

I was told this Thurs. when I went in to get in on the 2for1 deal. They have stopped taking preorders for the CE all together.
 
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