Does Walmart have a warehouse in PR? If not then why shouldn't they charge a surcharge? They'd be getting charged one by UPS/FedEx to ship to PR----unless you're under the impression that shipping is actually "free" (hint: it's not).I am not buying anymore at walmart.com
Puerto Rico Surcharge
$39.82
Tax
$34.28
Taxes includes all state and local sales taxes for merchandise, gift wrap and shipping (where applicable).
Order Total
$524.06
So now we have to pay a surcharge that is greater than the tax.
Agree but they should at least enable store pickup.Does Walmart have a warehouse in PR? If not then why shouldn't they charge a surcharge? They'd be getting charged one by UPS/FedEx to ship to PR----unless you're under the impression that shipping is actually "free" (hint: it's not).
I guess they could be like the thousands of other retailers that won't ship outside the CONUS... period.
Can you do store pickup at all? or just not for this item?Agree but they should at least enable store pickup.
But.....but.....Kinect! They improved it!Man, xbox one system price is plummeting.
Not just a $50 drop, but adding a new game to entice buyers....
It means they are admitting that the system was overpriced to begin with
I can't store pick up at all even when there are Walmart everywhere in PR.Can you do store pickup at all? or just not for this item?
Yup. Would not be surprised at all if they actually did delay the 360 version of Titanfall just to push people who were on the fence into getting an XB1/Titanfall bundle. Over a week now and still haven't heard any news about sales figures for the game in the US (I know stats have been released for the UK...)Man, xbox one system price is plummeting.
Not just a $50 drop, but adding a new game to entice buyers....
It means they are admitting that the system was overpriced to begin with
That's my bar as well. $400 plus free game, or bust.Still too expensive. The bar was set by the MS sale for $399 last week. I made the mistake of waiting until I could get to a Best Buy to price match and the deal was gone. WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN NEXT TIME.
Damn... didn't realize the 360 version was delayed until 04/08. When was this announced?Yup. Would not be surprised at all if they actually did delay the 360 version of Titanfall just to push people who were on the fence into getting an XB1/Titanfall bundle. Over a week now and still haven't heard any news about sales figures for the game in the US (I know stats have been released for the UK...)
That's my bar as well. $400 plus free game, or bust.
From what I recall about Best Buy's new price match policy that went into effect last year, you can't post price match competitors prices. ymmv if you can.Anyone know if best buy will price match this if I go in with the receipt since I just bought this last week. I should have a 45 day return policy being a elite plus member.
Two days ago (one week before it was supposed to be released - lol - talk about last minute...).Damn... didn't realize the 360 version was delayed until 04/08. When was this announced?
Do you think stores already have their inventory? I mean it's not like at this point they can make disc based changes/updates----so I guess there has to be a reason other then "game isn't ready" for the delay. Maybe your right and it is to try and push more X1 sales.Two days ago (one week before it was supposed to be released - lol - talk about last minute...).
I would like to know whether stores have the discs as well! I'm assuming not; that the discs are probably sitting in some warehouse waiting to be sent to retailers, otherwise we'd see leaked pics online of the game cases.Do you think stores already have their inventory? I mean it's not like at this point they can make disc based changes/updates----so I guess there has to be a reason other then "game isn't ready" for the delay. Maybe your right and it is to try and push more X1 sales.
EA must be happy
I think most people have expected a 399.99 price tag. Walmart can bully around manufacturers and force them to allow price cuts there first (aka: Nintendo's 3DS price cut at the same time as people could still get the ambasador games). I have no doubt this means that 2- weeks from now we see Best Buy and Target at this 450 price. This holiday a $400 console with a game bundled in is a near certainty at this point. There's simply no way they're going into another holiday below the price of the PS4.I can see $399 by the holidays or E3
its a great system but people wanna pay less these days and since the common person sees both PS4 and Xbox one as the same, $100 is a huge difference
that being said, I'm glad I got xbone day 1 , exclusive games ranged from decent to amazing
You mean "above the price of the PS4"? Why does no one ever consider how Sony can also drop the price of their console by $50 or $100 with a game bundled in to boot (Knack/Killzone/Infamous) for this holiday season? Sony dropped the price of the PS2 by $100 before E3 2002 (when MS was planning to drop $100) Sony went first and stole their thunder, despite the fact that PS2 was selling by the boatloads at the time, fresh off the massive successes that were GTA III, THPS 3, MGS 2, GT3, etc.There's simply no way they're going into another holiday below the price of the PS4.
LOL! whoops! Yep, I meant above.You mean "above the price of the PS4"? Why does no one ever consider how Sony can also drop the price of their console by $50 or $100 with a game bundled in to boot (Knack/Killzone/Infamous) for this holiday season? Sony dropped the price of the PS2 by $100 before E3 2002 (when MS was planning to drop $100) Sony went first and stole their thunder, despite the fact that PS2 was selling by the boatloads at the time, fresh off the massive successes that were GTA III, THPS 3, MGS 2, GT3, etc.
They've done it before, so perhaps they will do it again. These systems are significantly cheaper to make than PS3 and Xbox 360 were to make back at their launch periods, there's some wiggle room this time around to be more competitive.
Why would they lower the price if MS reaches price parity in America? Because why would Sony want to lose their current momentum? Casuals don't know (or maybe don't care) that the PS4 can easily handle 1080p and/or 60 frames per second games, whereas there are much less games that will achieve this on the Xbox One, what they'll see are two of the most recent game systems at $400, but MS has a 3D camera bundled in as well, which makes the PS4 look like the weaker deal overall, to casuals.why would they bother lowering the price when their sales are so good?
Why would they lower the price if MS reaches price parity in America? Because why would Sony want to lose their current momentum? Casuals don't know (or maybe don't care) that the PS4 can easily handle 1080p and/or 60 frames per second games, whereas there are much less games that will achieve this on the Xbox One, what they'll see are two of the most recent game systems at $400, but MS has a 3D camera bundled in as well, which makes the PS4 look like the weaker deal overall, to casuals.
Also it would be a terrible business decision not to keep the price lower because of the amount of potential revenue lost. If dropping the price of PS4 by $50 is $50 less profit for Sony, it sounds bad in the short-term, but in the end its more profitable in the long term. For every Xbox One sold over a PS4, the gamer that buys 3 games and 1 additional controller from MS, that's over $50 of profit that could have went to Sony instead. So give up some early profit, but make more profit over the 5+ years people will own the system. Since every console owner that goes Xbox One only and skips on PS4, that's well over $50 or even $100 profit lost in however many years leading up to PS5.
But alas...We’ll match the price if you buy a qualifying item at Target or CityTarget stores then find the identical item for less in the following week’s Target weekly ad or within seven days at Target.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, BestBuy.com, ToysRUs.com, BabiesRUs.com or in a competitor’s local printed ad. Price match may be requested prior to your purchase. Simply bring in proof of the current lower price, your original receipt and we’ll match the price at the Guest Service Desk.
Guess I'll have to wait and see if Target matches the price themselves.Target team member discounts may not be used with online competitor price match.
Somebody on SD said they were able to PM.Now back to the deal, will Target price match deals like this??
I get a 10% employee discount +5% redcard discount=15% off at Target.
After tax the normal 499 price works out to like $462 for me at Target after discounts. 449+sales tax at wal Mart is more.
But 449-15% if Target price matches this or just matches it...would be great. The before tax price would be like $382 for me, cheaper than a PS4 for most people. And like $414 after tax.
Edit: To answer my own question I think Tarjay will deffo match. Their policy:
But alas...
Guess I'll have to wait and see if Target matches the price themselves.
Really? Did they just immediately email you a forza 5 code after placing the order?I bit and picked up the bundle...interesting thing though, mine came with both Titanfall and Forza 5
no, the download card was in the box, right underneath the Titanfall oneReally? Did they just immediately email you a forza 5 code after placing the order?
no, the download card was in the box, right underneath the Titanfall one
Didn't read through but best buy has price matched this instore now.
i don't know, i was pretty surprised when i saw the card in there, $450 for an xbox one with titanfall AND forza, yes please!Is this the case for every titanfall bundle...?
Interesting. More proof how bad a flop the xbone is, in my opinion of course. They really shot themselves in the foot with their sales practices.
Right, it's a terrible flop. The sales figures have been absolutely horrible. Oh wait a second...*slams head against the table*. I hate ignorant people.Is this the case for every titanfall bundle...?
Interesting. More proof how bad a flop the xbone is, in my opinion of course. They really shot themselves in the foot with their sales practices.
^ I also wish people would stop comparing this generation sales figures to previous generations sales figures when they say something is a success (or not). Just because this launch is bigger doesn't make it a success in the grand scheme of things. Population has grown in the last decade, gaming is more mainstream, electronics are cheaper and people are more willing to spend money on them.Right, it's a terrible flop. The sales figures have been absolutely horrible. Oh wait a second...*slams head against the table*. I hate ignorant people.
TO STAY ON TOPIC...this is a pretty sweet deal. $50 off the system along with a free AAA game. Unless Titanfall isn't your cup of tea (and let's face it, not everyone is going to like the game), this is probably a pretty decent time to jump on the console if you were on the fence.
Ooooo, that'd be pretty sweet if they all came with the extra code. Then I could sell them both off and pick up a physical copy of Titanfall and probably PvZ.I bit and picked up the bundle...interesting thing though, mine came with both Titanfall and Forza 5
It's much more likely that Best Buy is just following Wal-Mart's lead than that Microsoft gave them any instructions. Wal-Mart is the largest video game retailer in the U.S. When they drop a deal like this, it is acceptable for any other retailer to follow their example.Saw this on another site, Best Buy either PM'ed or M$ instructed a price drop. $449.99
Ignorant? I know the ins and outs of Microsoft very well. I was a diehard xbox 360 gamer who switched to PS3. I loathe them for their business practices. Charging for headset adapters, forced kinect, forced ads with a paid subscription, need I go on? And as far as it flopping, THATS A FACT. The PS4 sells double the xbone consistently in the US alone, let alone worldwide. MS knows the xbone is hurting bad, so they're giving away anything they can to make a quick sale, it's clear as day. AND now price drops across the board? It's a fire sale already, four months are launch.Right, it's a terrible flop. The sales figures have been absolutely horrible. Oh wait a second...*slams head against the table*. I hate ignorant people.
TO STAY ON TOPIC...this is a pretty sweet deal. $50 off the system along with a free AAA game. Unless Titanfall isn't your cup of tea (and let's face it, not everyone is going to like the game), this is probably a pretty decent time to jump on the console if you were on the fence.