2800 Xbox Live points for 27.99 (plus cheap filler item)

[redbimmer]

I've been thinking about trying out some of the new XLA games and found that Amazon.ca is selling the XBL point cards slightly below MSRP. Fortunately we all know a little trick for getting an extra $10 off, don't we?

2800 points card = 37.99
Filler item (10ft network cable) = 2.99
$10 off coupon = -10.00
Total: 30.98

After factoring in the network cable (or whatever filler you use), it works out to 27.99, which I think is a solid deal for 2800 points. The next cheapest price I could find was 35.99 at today's FS sale. You could even order 2x 1400 point cards to use as individual gifts (or save an extra penny), and the entire order also qualifies for free shipping.

Edit: AND you can go through the airmileshops.ca site to qualify for Air Miles and their 100 point bonus!

[Duuuuude]

Nice. I was just eyeing the FS deal but may go this route.

[whoa-albert]

This should combined into the Amazon thread. Also: http://www.filleritem.com/ca.html

I did this last week. My filler items were 3 Wii Fit bags ($0.99 each).

[redbimmer]

This should combined into the Amazon thread. Also: http://www.filleritem.com/ca.html

Maybe, but you'd have to be an idiot not to use the coupon for anything you buy on Amazon anyways. If the cards weren't already 5% off, this would be a much less tempting deal and probably not worth a separate post. I find that filler website isn't very comprehensive outside of books and music- I prefer to just sort categories by price.

[kleptodathief]

can u dload FULL complete games to ur xbox HD in xboxLIVE? i mean say u wanted GOW2 from xbox live...is that possible?

[convoluted]

This should combined into the Amazon thread. Also: http://www.filleritem.com/ca.html

I did this last week. My filler items were 3 Wii Fit bags ($0.99 each).

Damn, these bags look nice! But not in stock

[redbimmer]

can u dload FULL complete games to ur xbox HD in xboxLIVE? i mean say u wanted GOW2 from xbox live...is that possible?

No. You can only download arcade games, expansion packs, and add-ons like gamer pics and themes. I'm not sure about Canada, but in the US you can also purchase music, tv shows, and movies.

[kleptodathief]

^dam that sux...im on xbox live GOLD now checking out the stuff and its mostly CRAP stuff lol ..u have to pay for background images/wallpaper wtf???

1200 pts gets u that new SF 4 HD game tho, prolly the only thing worth it

[lunaris]

1200 pts gets u that new SF 4 HD game tho, prolly the only thing worth it

Nah yo, Megaman 9.

[redbimmer]

^dam that sux...im on xbox live GOLD now checking out the stuff and its mostly CRAP stuff lol ..u have to pay for background images/wallpaper wtf???

1200 pts gets u that new SF 4 HD game tho, prolly the only thing worth it

Quit your belly aching, no one is putting a gun to your head and forcing you to buy anything. The fact that you don't know the basics of XBL and XLA probably means you're a casual gamer at best. Most Xbox gamers don't waste money on things like wallpaper and themes, but there's plenty of great stuff to purchase on XLA, such as Braid, Portal SA, Shivering Isles, Bring Down The Sky, Mega Man 9, Castlevania SotN . . . the list goes on and on.

[alanp]

I've been thinking about trying out some of the new XLA games and found that Amazon.ca is selling the XBL point cards slightly below MSRP. Fortunately we all know a little trick for getting an extra $10 off, don't we?

2800 points card = 37.99
Filler item (10ft network cable) = 2.99
$10 off coupon = -10.00
Total: 30.98

After factoring in the network cable (or whatever filler you use), it works out to 27.99, which I think is a solid deal for 2800 points. The next cheapest price I could find was 35.99 at today's FS sale. You could even order 2x 1400 point cards to use as individual gifts (or save an extra penny), and the entire order also qualifies for free shipping.

Edit: AND you can go through the airmileshops.ca site to qualify for Air Miles and their 100 point bonus!

Call me clueless, but what is the coupon code?

[bumbaclot]

MAPNEWNCSAVE

(you have to create a new account)

[XcaliburZero]

MAPNEWNCSAVE

(you have to create a new account)

I get this error: Important Message
We're sorry, but this offer was issued by one of our international sites and may not be used toward a purchase at Amazon.com. Please refer to your promotional certificate for full details.

:s

[Ryu69]

I get this error: Important Message
We're sorry, but this offer was issued by one of our international sites and may not be used toward a purchase at Amazon.com. Please refer to your promotional certificate for full details.

:s

the coupon is for amazon.ca, not .com

[onlyk]

Thanks OP. I've always been meaning to do this but I didn't want 2 romeo and juliet books.