EBGames/FutureShop/BestBuy/TheSource - Trade-In-Values (TIV) Thread - TIVs.ca

[chadley]

okay sure. But when is that coupon valid from? If I remember correctly it was only valid for a certain week?

The coupon says valid from February 14-22, although they did put 2011 instead of 2012 :facepalm:

[flixe40]

Haven't traded anything lately...just wondering for the uncharted 1 that qualifies does it hv to be the regular version or GH version will do???

Mine was a red case greatest hits version

[spham]

Anyone know if there's a cheaper FS T2 qualifier than Splinter Cell for $19.99 at EB? Trying to dump Mortal Kombat which I got for $5 at FS a while ago since it's not an EB qualifier anymore.

[whiteflag]

Anyone know if there's a cheaper FS T2 qualifier than Splinter Cell for $19.99 at EB? Trying to dump Mortal Kombat which I got for $5 at FS a while ago since it's not an EB qualifier anymore.

i hav some gd news for u spham, it became a qualifier today

mortal kombat 360 EB 15

damn my regular eb was telling me that i cant switch my t2s anymore, that they are final sales.

[spham]

i hav some gd news for u spham, it became a qualifier today

mortal kombat 360 EB 15

damn my regular eb was telling me that i cant switch my t2s anymore, that they are final sales.

Damn. I just traded it into FS for a second copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2 + the steelbook. I was going to return the one I picked up from EB this morning for a pre-order of Ni No Kuni or something.

[spham]

360 Mortal Kombat FS 12.00
PS3 Splinter Cell Trilogy HD FS 13.00

I have 2 unused DLC codes from Mortal Kombat 360 version. One is some Kombat Pass and the other is a Reptile Costume. PM me if you want either of the codes.

[TechRock]

wow neverdead review scores...guess i will wait for it to be deal of the day at eb during summer time ^___^

did t10 for ps vita, i will post the tiv on tivs.ca and ppl can find out there

[yoda12320]

wow neverdead review scores...guess i will wait for it to be deal of the day at eb during summer time ^___^

did t10 for ps vita, i will post the tiv on tivs.ca and ppl can find out there

Honestly did you expect anything higher? rental at best.

[TechRock]

Honestly did you expect anything higher? rental at best.

it looked kind of cool... =(, yoda i stop starwars...end game is too boring for me, let me know when they add more new contents!! =P

on other news....http://shoryuken.com/2012/01/31/rumor-street-fighter-x-tekken-dlc-leaked-adds-christie-leo-cody-and-guy/

now i dont know if i want the special edition anymore

[whiteflag]

Damn. I just traded it into FS for a second copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2 + the steelbook. I was going to return the one I picked up from EB this morning for a pre-order of Ni No Kuni or something.

MK is on the FS t2 list? damn i didnt know, and u said that splinter cell for 19.99 is the cheapest to get for a second gm?

[Haz]

Honestly did you expect anything higher? rental at best.

I was hoping for something like Shadow of the Damned, a decent time waster.

[chadley]

I was hoping for something like Shadow of the Damned, a decent time waster.

SOTD was a fun game, too bad there wasn't any promotion for it.

[spham]

MK is on the FS t2 list? damn i didnt know, and u said that splinter cell for 19.99 is the cheapest to get for a second gm?

Yeah, MK is on the list. Was surprised because their list has usually been garbage recently.

Splinter Cell is the cheapest I know of. That's why I asked. Wasn't sure if there was anything cheaper out there.

[skinnydoggy]

I had troubling installing a game also (Sony tech support sucks, gave me the run-around then promised me a refund and then got an e-mail denying it). The fix, provided by a fellow RFD'er in the Games sub-forum, is to manually set your DNS server on the ps3 to 8.8.8.8 and 4.4.4.4 and re-download the game. Hope this works for you.

Didn't work :(

Goodbye Vita... Hello imminent price drop, and disgruntled me

[SkankButta]

Picked up my free copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2 today... ;) I HEART EB!

[fatal15]

at bestbuy

ps3 resistance 3 $15

360 skyrim $30

+ $10 each to preorder 3ds tales of the abyss and psv street fighter x tekken

[ichit4k4_set0]

Picked up my free copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2 today... ;) I HEART EB!

;)

[skinnydoggy]

;)

?

Abuh?

How free?

I would like free!

[ichit4k4_set0]

?

Abuh?

How free?

I would like free!

PM sent

[Bencherstyle]

is this the thing that has to do with kijij?

[LewisKhol]

Free ?? Ebgames give some copies ? What's thé deal?

[whiteflag]

free? is it still available?

[ChaosKnight]

I too am curious. Have I missed something that could have saved me $60? =P

[skinnydoggy]

I think they mean trade in a couple of crappers... No real secrets here... I'm sure it'll be 29.99 in a couple of months anyways

[TechRock]

lol at all these lurkers popping out when someone posted the word 'free'

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

lol at all these lurkers popping out when someone posted the word 'free'

LOL

But really, only way I could think of free is using some T2 for $60 coupon :p

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

it looked kind of cool... =(, yoda i stop starwars...end game is too boring for me, let me know when they add more new contents!! =P

on other news....http://shoryuken.com/2012/01/31/rumor-street-fighter-x-tekken-dlc-leaked-adds-christie-leo-cody-and-guy/

now i dont know if i want the special edition anymore


I'm really tempted to get the SE for this game, but I'm hesitant after what happened with Marvel vs Capcom 3. I bought the SE for that game, and then Ultimate MvC3 came out a few months later.

[trinxified]

lol at all these lurkers popping out when someone posted the word 'free'

Gave me a good laugh. :D

[Jaze]

1/31/12:

Sonic Genesis Ultimate Collection EB PS3 $8.50

Still Alive

[SkankButta]

Actually, I am probably inaccurate in my statement. I didn't get it for free. I had someone pay me to buy myself a copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2. ;)

[skinnydoggy]

Actually, I am probably inaccurate in my statement. I didn't get it for free. I had someone pay me to buy myself a copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2. ;)

The plot thickens...

[fatal15]

The plot thickens...

dum dum dum!

[fatal15]

I'm really tempted to get the SE for this game, but I'm hesitant after what happened with Marvel vs Capcom 3. I bought the SE for that game, and then Ultimate MvC3 came out a few months later.

I'm buying the first version for my vita then waiting for the "ultimate street fighter x tekken" to come out at $39.99 before buying for ps3. If you can wait you should.

[spham]

Actually, I am probably inaccurate in my statement. I didn't get it for free. I had someone pay me to buy myself a copy of Final Fantasy XIII-2. ;)

What'd you do? T2 for FF XIII-2 using two $5 qualifiers + $10 and then somehow got $20+ selling your DLC code on eBay?

[Grimhammer00]

Ps3 space marine $15 EB
Ps3 samurai heroes $8 EB

Pt for max Payne from EB list = $50

(did anybody preorder sc5 @ FS and get the art cell?
Also, they are huge scammers. The $10 cred I was supposed to get from preordering has suddenly changed to $10 credit for march only. Wtf?!!! Can they change a promo after I've already entered into it?!!!)

[BlissKira]

Ps3 space marine $15 EB
Ps3 samurai heroes $8 EB

Pt for max Payne from EB list = $50

(did anybody preorder sc5 @ FS and get the art cell?
Also, they are huge scammers. The $10 cred I was supposed to get from preordering has suddenly changed to $10 credit for march only. Wtf?!!! Can they change a promo after I've already entered into it?!!!)

Could've sworn it was always march only?

[yoda12320]

Ps3 space marine $15 EB
Ps3 samurai heroes $8 EB

Pt for max Payne from EB list = $50

(did anybody preorder sc5 @ FS and get the art cell?
Also, they are huge scammers. The $10 cred I was supposed to get from preordering has suddenly changed to $10 credit for march only. Wtf?!!! Can they change a promo after I've already entered into it?!!!)

http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/medium/double-facepalm.jpg

It was always march 1st to 31st rofl...

[WuTang36]

all my games are free

throw game in tote bag, run and don't stop

stole this technique from maddawg

[trinxified]

If you want to get games for free, PM DaVinman when he comes back to post here again.

[Grimhammer00]

http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/medium/double-facepalm.jpg

It was always march 1st to 31st rofl...

I preordered 2 weeks ago and a it said was you'd receive $10 GC with preorder pickup.
And I verified that with the csr before I finalized that preorder.

But, I'm screwed because I don't have the advert. Do you still have the scan?
If your right then my bad. They also said they don't have the steel book and art cell yet. Wtf!

Edit- reading this sounds like those in the FS forums are confused too.
http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/Trading-Post/Trade-2-list-for-Preorder-FF13-2/td-p/342847

It's also worth mentioning that the reciept says I must buy a game $19.99 min.
So no psn card. That is bs!

[ecsw]

Anyone know if there's a cheaper FS T2 qualifier than Splinter Cell for $19.99 at EB? Trying to dump Mortal Kombat which I got for $5 at FS a while ago since it's not an EB qualifier anymore.

check out other forum and u might find what u r looking for.... CE is also available...

[FreedomG20]

I preordered 2 weeks ago and a it said was you'd receive $10 GC with preorder pickup.
And I verified that with the csr before I finalized that preorder.

But, I'm screwed because I don't have the advert. Do you still have the scan?
If your right then my bad. They also said they don't have the steel book and art cell yet. Wtf!

Edit- reading this sounds like those in the FS forums are confused too.
http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/Trading-Post/Trade-2-list-for-Preorder-FF13-2/td-p/342847

It's also worth mentioning that the reciept says I must buy a game $19.99 min.
So no psn card. That is bs!

Relax Grim.. you always seem so worked up. Anyways, here's a scan of the Jan 20-26 flyer with the pre-order trade promo and the fine print zoomed in. The $10 credit is valid for 30 days from release date which is Jan 31 though it might not be allowed since the pick up receipts show Mar 1-31. It`s also worth mention that any time you get a a $10 gaming credit, it`s ALWAYS been towards a game. There are other ways to get PSN cards, don`t be so overdramatic :razz:

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2263/86810537.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/86810537.jpg/)

[FreedomG20]

And also, before I forget..

January 31, 2012

PS3 Infamous 2 EB $8
PS3 Rango EB $8
PS3 Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition EB 8

[Grimhammer00]

Relax Grim.. you always seem so worked up. Anyways, here's a scan of the Jan 20-26 flyer with the pre-order trade promo and the fine print zoomed in. The $10 credit is valid for 30 days from release date which is Jan 31 though it might not be allowed since the pick up receipts show Mar 1-31. It`s also worth mention that any time you get a a $10 gaming credit, it`s ALWAYS been towards a game. There are other ways to get PSN cards, don`t be so overdramatic :razz:

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2263/86810537.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/214/86810537.jpg/)

Thx.
I'm only worked up because It is my 1st FS preorder and it was incredibly horrible.
I let that bleed over to my post. Sorry.

They told me I have to come back for the steel book & laser cell. That's a pain for me.
And returning a game to get the card I want is equally annoying.

But I'll practice my zen. Lol
FYI sc5 is amazing!

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I'm buying the first version for my vita then waiting for the "ultimate street fighter x tekken" to come out at $39.99 before buying for ps3. If you can wait you should.

Is Vita getting pacman and the other characters as well? If so, I'm down for a Vita copy.

[trinxified]

Is Vita getting pacman and the other characters as well? If so, I'm down for a Vita copy.

Yeah. PS3 and Vita will be getting the same characters. Apparently, you can play with either PS3 and Vita users together.

[spham]

360 Mortal Kombat FS 12.00
PS3 Splinter Cell Trilogy HD FS 13.00

I have 2 unused DLC codes from Mortal Kombat 360 version. One is some Kombat Pass and the other is a Reptile Costume. PM me if you want either of the codes.

Still have the codes.

[TechRock]

oh yeah someone on here asked about 3ds trade in value
it was $50 when i asked yesterday

[yoda12320]

Still have the codes.

Send them my way :P.

[spham]

Send them my way :P.

Sent. Didn't want to give them to these lurkers that messaged me.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

oh yeah someone on here asked about 3ds trade in value
it was $50 when i asked yesterday

I got quoted $55. Weird.

I'm thinking of trading it in though, to pay off my Vita preorder and getting $110 for it. Can't find any cheap turds ANYWHERE. So this might be my only resort.

[TechRock]

I got quoted $55. Weird.

I'm thinking of trading it in though, to pay off my Vita preorder and getting $110 for it. Can't find any cheap turds ANYWHERE. So this might be my only resort.

hmm weird
yeah im thinking of trading it in too...nothing is good on the 3ds and i would rather play marvel or uncharted instead and wait for the 3ds lite

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

hmm weird
yeah im thinking of trading it in too...nothing is good on the 3ds and i would rather play marvel or uncharted instead and wait for the 3ds lite

Same here. I want to play Mario 3D land and Mario Kart, but can't find it anywhere on the cheap.

The only thing that is holding me off from trading it in is the free games I got because I was an "ambassador"

[ichit4k4_set0]

lol at all these lurkers popping out when someone posted the word 'free'

Are you talking about the 25 PM I got?

[NonStopInTheMix]

I got quoted $55. Weird.

I'm thinking of trading it in though, to pay off my Vita preorder and getting $110 for it. Can't find any cheap turds ANYWHERE. So this might be my only resort.


hmm weird
yeah im thinking of trading it in too...nothing is good on the 3ds and i would rather play marvel or uncharted instead and wait for the 3ds lite

Surprised people are actually willing to trade in their 3DS's for so little now... I'm still enjoying mine :o

If you guys ever do trade it in, give me a shout, maybe we can work out a qualifier swap ;)

[Krispe]

January 31, 2012

WII The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword 2 EB $20
360 DJ Hero 2 EB $8

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Surprised people are actually willing to trade in their 3DS's for so little now... I'm still enjoying mine :o

If you guys ever do trade it in, give me a shout, maybe we can work out a qualifier swap ;)

I think me and Tech were talking about trading it in only for the Vita promo, where the value gets doubled. So we would get $110 for the 3DS towards a Vita. Otherwise for $55, I'd rather keep it and let it collect dust until any of the Mario games go on sale lol.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

January 31, 2012

WII The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword 2 EB $20
360 DJ Hero 2 EB $8

Any word on PS3 DJ Hero 2? I'll try and call to get the tiv after I get off class if no one posts.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I usually don't post this because of lurkers, but wow this too good. MAGMA HOT DEAL.

http://kotaku.com/5881135/gamestops-used-accessories-are-delivered-in-30-minutes-or-theyre-free

Don't walk, RUN to the nearest EB/GS right now!

[yoda12320]

I usually don't post this because of lurkers, but wow this too good. MAGMA HOT DEAL.

http://kotaku.com/5881135/gamestops-used-accessories-are-delivered-in-30-minutes-or-theyre-free

Don't walk, RUN to the nearest EB/GS right now!

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg35/scaled.php?server=35&filename=pizzahutoxford.jpg&res=medium

[Haz]

I usually don't post this because of lurkers, but wow this too good. MAGMA HOT DEAL.

http://kotaku.com/5881135/gamestops-used-accessories-are-delivered-in-30-minutes-or-theyre-free

Don't walk, RUN to the nearest EB/GS right now!

Pfft. Not even one with the shape of Elvis or Jesus burnt into it.

[trinxified]

Same here. I want to play Mario 3D land and Mario Kart, but can't find it anywhere on the cheap.

The only thing that is holding me off from trading it in is the free games I got because I was an "ambassador"

Someone in the BST was selling Mario Kart and 3D Land for $40 together! :(

[laststar]

My PSP's 2000 serial numbers is all washed out it's not even visible anymore. Can I still trade it in? I see that sometime they don't scan the games wondering if it's the same for console. And what's the TIV of the PSP anyway if I can trade it?

[SkankButta]

Are you talking about the 25 PM I got?

Weird. I didn't get a single one. LOL...

[zoro69]

I think you got your info wrong. These game are being sold to a large used game reseller in the US. This info comes from a manager at the Source and makes most sense. If these games were really recycled, every game would be worth the same value.

Yes, this place handles them and resells the stuff the source and many others take http://www.engagedrecycling.com/services.html

All the source does is use their stores to collect them and send them there.

[SkankButta]

What'd you do? T2 for FF XIII-2 using two $5 qualifiers + $10 and then somehow got $20+ selling your DLC code on eBay?

Almost... T2 for $60 w/ $5 qualifiers. Then sold my DLC for $30. :)

Most of the time I keep my DLC, but I could care less about a weapon and outfit. I'll take $30 for it every day of the week. A certain individual on here was lucky enough to sell one code for even more... ;) Lucky SOB!

[trinxified]

Almost... T2 for $60 w/ $5 qualifiers. Then sold my DLC for $30. :)

Most of the time I keep my DLC, but I could care less about a weapon and outfit. I'll take $30 for it every day of the week. A certain individual on here was lucky enough to sell one code for even more... ;) Lucky SOB!

For real? LOL crazy people buying that DLC. Maybe I should try my luck on ebay too with mine.

[ichit4k4_set0]

PS3 Need for Speed Shift Unleashed 2 EB 7$
PS3 DeBlob2 EB 5$
DS Professeur Layton et la boite de Pandore EB 7$
PS3 Rayman Origins EB 12.50$
PS3 White Knight Chronicles 2 EB 20$
PS3 Saints Row The Third EB 20$
PS3 Sonic Generations EB 20$
PS3 Skyrim EB 28.50$
PS3 Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos EB 8$

Oh and I brought Resistance Dual Pack and the girl scanned the UPC at the back of the dual box which did not work. She then went on to check in the system manually for the Dual Pack, which wasnt there. Both employee confirmed they dont take as a bundle.
Whoever said that was possible by scanning the dual box must be very lucky.

PS3 Resistance 2 EB 0.25$
PS3 Resistance EB 7$

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

PSN down tomorrow.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1217739p1.html

[Persuade]

PS3 Assassins Creed: Brotherhood EB $8
360 Gears of War 3 EB $18

[braveblade]

Are you talking about the 25 PM I got?

Thanked! :D

[fatal15]

PSN down tomorrow.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1217739p1.html

back in my Xbox fanboy days I would have started a flame war lol

[Lone_Prodigy]

Almost... T2 for $60 w/ $5 qualifiers. Then sold my DLC for $30. :)

Most of the time I keep my DLC, but I could care less about a weapon and outfit. I'll take $30 for it every day of the week. A certain individual on here was lucky enough to sell one code for even more... ;) Lucky SOB!

If you're going to call that "free" then credit transfer between stores essentially makes every game "free", after the initial cash investment.

(Nowadays it's a lot harder with BBV/RP out of the trading business and EB no longer offering GG/PT.)

[Captain Snazzypants]

The only thing that is holding me off from trading it in is the free games I got because I was an "ambassador"

Something tells me you're not the kind of "ambassador" they were hoping for :razz:


PSN down tomorrow.

Now it all makes sense - I knew you were part of Anonymous! :-0

[SkankButta]

If you're going to call that "free" then credit transfer between stores essentially makes every game "free", after the initial cash investment.

(Nowadays it's a lot harder with BBV/RP out of the trading business and EB no longer offering GG/PT.)

Quite different. If I spend $10 to trade for the game and then when it is released I sell the DLC for $30, yet get to keep the game, someone is paying me to buy a game.

[Beradon]

PSN down tomorrow.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1217739p1.htmlNaw it's just the store and PSN Home that will be down tomorrow. You can still log on to play online.

[indigolily]

Almost... T2 for $60 w/ $5 qualifiers. Then sold my DLC for $30. :)

Most of the time I keep my DLC, but I could care less about a weapon and outfit. I'll take $30 for it every day of the week. A certain individual on here was lucky enough to sell one code for even more... ;) Lucky SOB!

Wow someone actually paid for the DLC? I saw someone on kijiji selling it for $25 and thought that was ridiculous... I got a few extra from my EB just saying "Hey, got any extras?". I'm not going to sell mine though, if anyone wants to PM me I'll be glad to give away one or two.

[x-factor]

Sega Genesis Collection $8.50 PS3 EB



Sorry for the few who like him on here, but I doubt DaWinman will be posting on RFD anymore unless it's under another one of his alternate accounts.

Called him out on his incessant trolling on gamespot forums, and now he's flipping out.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61831127

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885




http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6619/dawinmantruth1.jpg


DaWinman, Vinman, Dan_Kow spends his other spare time trolling on the GameFAQs message boards now. Bragging about his trade in deals at gamestop,
ranting about games he hasn't played and preaching why "people should not be dumb enough to buy games at launch, if there's no multiplayer".


dragon's dogma
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/626515-dragons-dogma/61692485

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885

http://www.gamespot.com/users/Da_Vinman/


I was on there looking for Dragon's Dogma info and his troll post was the first thing I noticed on the board.
He does contribute with deals on here occasionally though when he isn't trying to be a troll.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Sega Genesis Collection $8.50 PS3 EB



Sorry for the few who like him on here, but I doubt DaWinman will be posting on RFD anymore unless it's under another one of his alternate accounts.

Called him out on his incessant trolling on gamespot forums, and now he's flipping out.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61831127

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885


DaWinman, Vinman, Dan_Kow spends his other spare time trolling on the GameFAQs message boards now. Bragging about his trade in deals at gamestop,
ranting about games he hasn't played and preaching why "people should not be dumb enough to buy games at launch, if there's no multiplayer".


dragon's dogma
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/626515-dragons-dogma/61692485

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885

http://www.gamespot.com/users/Da_Vinman/


I was on there looking for Dragon's Dogma info and his troll post was the first thing I noticed on the board.
He does contribute with deals on here occasionally though when he isn't trying to be a troll.

Jeez, he's EVERYWHERE. So much for the "I have the family, and a job, and blah blah blah" lol.

Also, didn't he say he was done with doing T2 for games? :lol:

[Grimcurse]

DaWinman, Vinman, Dan_Kow spends his other spare time trolling on the GameFAQs message boards now. Bragging about his trade in deals at gamestop,
ranting about games he hasn't played and preaching why "people should not be dumb enough to buy games at launch, if there's no multiplayer".


I remember he did the same thing with Dragon Age 2. He likes spreading the hate everywhere every time there is something that bothers him in a game (even if it's unreleased for months). Just a angry person (but we know this already! ;)) It's better to ignore these individuals and just buy the games. :D

[spham]

Sega Genesis Collection $8.50 PS3 EB



Sorry for the few who like him on here, but I doubt DaWinman will be posting on RFD anymore unless it's under another one of his alternate accounts.

Called him out on his incessant trolling on gamespot forums, and now he's flipping out.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61831127

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885




http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6619/dawinmantruth1.jpg




DaWinman, Vinman, Dan_Kow spends his other spare time trolling on the GameFAQs message boards now. Bragging about his trade in deals at gamestop,
ranting about games he hasn't played and preaching why "people should not be dumb enough to buy games at launch, if there's no multiplayer".


dragon's dogma
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/626515-dragons-dogma/61692485

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885

http://www.gamespot.com/users/Da_Vinman/


I was on there looking for Dragon's Dogma info and his troll post was the first thing I noticed on the board.
He does contribute with deals on here occasionally though when he isn't trying to be a troll.

That's gotta be him. His posts sound just like DaWinman's and he even mentions doing a T2 for $60 at EB in one of his posts.

[CREAM]

Sega Genesis Collection $8.50 PS3 EB



Sorry for the few who like him on here, but I doubt DaWinman will be posting on RFD anymore unless it's under another one of his alternate accounts.

Called him out on his incessant trolling on gamespot forums, and now he's flipping out.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61831127

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885




http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/6619/dawinmantruth1.jpg


DaWinman, Vinman, Dan_Kow spends his other spare time trolling on the GameFAQs message boards now. Bragging about his trade in deals at gamestop,
ranting about games he hasn't played and preaching why "people should not be dumb enough to buy games at launch, if there's no multiplayer".


dragon's dogma
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/626515-dragons-dogma/61692485

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885

http://www.gamespot.com/users/Da_Vinman/


I was on there looking for Dragon's Dogma info and his troll post was the first thing I noticed on the board.
He does contribute with deals on here occasionally though when he isn't trying to be a troll.

What happened to this dude? Did his DaWinman account get perma-banned from RFD?

[Grimcurse]

From Dragon's Dogma board:


Wow, I feel sorry for you and whatever backwater area you live in, as in the metro areas, game discounting is common. I bought Lair for $5 a few years ago from a BB clearance bin, and regularly find games for $1-$5 at various retailers.

I also bought a ton of games in 2011 for $9-$19, just a month or so after release (mostly Christmas gifts), including Deus Ex, Dead Island, Spider-man EOT, Captain America, Disney Universe, Dragon Age 2, Nail'd, SC HD, Tomb Raider Trilogy, etc., etc. along with a pile of recent titles that were clearanced out at BB for $5 each.

Yeah, It's him :razz:

[skinnydoggy]

Yeah I hate that guy. He's a douche.

[spham]

What happened to this dude? Did his DaWinman account get perma-banned from RFD?

Doesn't say he's banned. Probably just up to the usual. Being unemployed and digging through bargain bins at his local retail stores or sitting at home on his computer, trolling message boards while constantly refreshing websites for clearance deals.

[trinxified]

Remember guys, knowing him, he's still lurking around as always. Keep it nice! :lol:

Anytime you hear about "clearance bins" and having a very lucky experience ANYWHERE, it's DaWinman.

This is the same guy who says he has a nice family, with hot beautiful wife, great children, LOTS of money and cars, AND has an opinion on EVERY game out there since he plays all of them.

[Maddawg42]

I've never had any problems with Vinny... he's quite helpful on The Island as far as deals go. I do think he's a bit aggressive with his posting, which probably rubs people the wrong way. Nowhere near as douchy as some of the other posters on here though.

[spham]

I've never had any problems with Vinny... he's quite helpful on The Island as far as deals go. I do think he's a bit aggressive with his posting, which probably rubs people the wrong way. Nowhere near as douchy as some of the other posters on here though.

Of course the guy who takes games from people's shopping carts would be defending him.

[Maddawg42]

Of course the guy who takes games from people's shopping carts would be defending him.

Sorry for trying to do the right thing. Would you have preferred if I let the hoarder take ALL of the games from Wal-Mart? People need to get over it.

[trinxified]

Sorry for trying to do the right thing. Would you have preferred if I let the hoarder take ALL of the games from Wal-Mart? People need to get over it.

You're the hoarder... :|

And no matter, stealing/taking stuff from someone's shopping cart/basket isn't doing the "right thing", with that argument of yours.

[BlissKira]

Wow, just mentioning that name gets people started... he can start things up without even being here :facepalm:.

C'mon guys, don't get so worked up lol

[Captain Snazzypants]

That's gotta be him. His posts sound just like DaWinman's and he even mentions doing a T2 for $60 at EB in one of his posts.

Wow, he and X-Factor are really going toe-to-toe on that one thread. The craziest thing is that Vinny is totally denying that he's the same dude on here. Exact same name, exact same tone and expressions, and he's still insisting that XF is making all this up.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Wow, he and X-Factor are really going toe-to-toe on that one thread. The craziest thing is that Vinny is totally denying that he's the same dude on here. Exact same name, exact same tone and expressions, and he's still insisting that XF is making all this up.

Just like when he denied that he was Vinman when he was posting under Dan_Kow.

[Vallum]

Apparently Red dead dropped to 7tiv at EB today :( Any chance Uncharted 2 or GTA4 go to 8tiv? They were both 7 yesterday. Want to do the trade in games towards Vita promotion...

[BlissKira]

Apparently Red dead dropped to 7tiv at EB today :( Any chance Uncharted 2 or GTA4 go to 8tiv? They were both 7 yesterday. Want to do the trade in games towards Vita promotion...

You checked the PS3 version right? x] Just wanna make sure that that was the correct "qualifier" and that was the one that dropped

[NonStopInTheMix]

Just like when he denied that he was Vinman when he was posting under Dan_Kow.

PINMAN WHERE YOU AT?!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bLuQg2GTmvk/S6wnJVhG_II/AAAAAAAAACA/PCWnyXkDXys/s1600/pic-meet-char-po.jpg

[Vallum]

You checked the PS3 version right? x] Just wanna make sure that that was the correct "qualifier" and that was the one that dropped

Yeah he said "around 7"...didn't want to tell me over the phone because "tivs can change anytime". I've never understood why some EB employees seem annoyed when you ask them a tiv. I always say to them "if you're not busy". :|

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Yeah he said "around 7"...didn't want to tell me over the phone because "tivs can change anytime". I've never understood why some EB employees seem annoyed when you ask them a tiv. I always say to them "if you're not busy". :|

Don't ask on the phone. Go in to the store and get it scanned. The CSR is probably unsure/lying.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Don't ask on the phone. Go in to the store and get it scanned. The CSR is probably unsure/lying.

The best approach is to just ask for the TIVs without mentioning any promos or the word "qualifier" etc. If they answer with words like "around", ask them to do it anyway. You'll have better luck also if you say up front "I have 2-3 games I'd like to know the trade-in values for" so that they won't feel like they'll be stuck on the phone for 10 minutes.

That and calling certain stores at times of the day when they shouldn't be too busy works for me everytime

[NonStopInTheMix]

Are we talking about RDR the xbox version? Just looked it up and its 7 folks.

[spham]

Anyone know if FF Versus XIII is finally in the EB system yet?

[tao2001]

The best approach is to just ask for the TIVs without mentioning any promos or the word "qualifier" etc. If they answer with words like "around", ask them to do it anyway. You'll have better luck also if you say up front "I have 2-3 games I'd like to know the trade-in values for" so that they won't feel like they'll be stuck on the phone for 10 minutes.

That and calling certain stores at times of the day when they shouldn't be too busy works for me everytime

I always say "Hi, [Use their name]. I'm sorry to bother you, but would you be able to tell me a couple of trade-in values really quick?"

I learned long ago that using someone's name on the phone has a huge affect on how they react to you. The apologizing for bothering them also makes them want to help you. It makes it seem like they're doing you a favour and not that you're entitled to it.

Also, make sure you sound as stupid/amateur as possible. Don't say TIVs instead of trade-in values. Then when they respond, always say thank you.

[Nathematics]

I always say "Hi, [Use their name]. I'm sorry to bother you, but would you be able to tell me a couple of trade-in values really quick?"

I learned long ago that using someone's name on the phone has a huge affect on how they react to you. The apologizing for bothering them also makes them want to help you. It makes it seem like they're doing you a favour and not that you're entitled to it.

Also, make sure you sound as stupid/amateur as possible. Don't say TIVs instead of trade-in values. Then when they respond, always say thank you.


Yepp, almost exactly the same as my script. I usually go with: "Hello, do you have a moment to check 1 or 2 trade-in-values? If not I understand . . .". Yes it gives them an opportunity to say no, but I've found the success rate very high because you arent acting entitled (as tao said) plus you let them know right away that it won't be 10-15 TIV requests.

[BlissKira]

Anyone know if FF Versus XIII is finally in the EB system yet?

I doubt it, but I can see a christmas 2012 Japan release of it though, and another Feb release for it in NA x].

[Super strokey]

Are we talking about RDR the xbox version? Just looked it up and its 7 folks.

Hope its the xbox version. I was going to trade in my ps3 version today for ME3...

[spham]

I doubt it, but I can see a christmas 2012 Japan release of it though, and another Feb release for it in NA x].

I thought it was supposed to come out this year. This game has been in development for how many years now? I need to switch my Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City pre-order and I have no other games to switch it to. I read that recent article on IGN about RE and that game sounds like absolute ****.

[BlissKira]

I thought it was supposed to come out this year. This game has been in development for how many years now? I need to switch my Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City pre-order and I have no other games to switch it to. I read that recent article on IGN about RE and that game sounds like absolute ****.

It's not official but I think mid last year the game hit 70% completion? and It's been about 7 years now... close to at least.

EB Games:

Golden Sun Dark Dawn DS - $12.00 (I thought it was 15? but I'm pretty sure 12.). <- pretty cheap qualifier actually for those wondering. I got mine for $15 new (with tax and shipping included) but that's cause I actually want to play it lol. Could prob find it cheaper second hand

Still playing it too, I remember the first two Golden Suns on the GBA when I was younger and man those puzzles are a pain. I can't believe I solved them at such a young age. Now even with a walkthrough it's taking me roughly 15 hours and Im barely halfway through the game xD, then again I put down the DS and walk around with it still on all the time so...

The puzzles are hard but their seriously creative and rewarding (not when using a walkthrough though LOL, no sense of accomplishment when using one xD). Too many dijinns etc to get playing without a walkthrough..

[Vallum]

Hope its the xbox version. I was going to trade in my ps3 version today for ME3...

Like I said, he said $7 for the PS3 version. However, I went in to the store and traded in Infamous 2 and tried to the $25 tiv bump towards Vita promotion and he said
he couldn't do it because I traded one game in yesterday towards the promotion and the system wouldn't allow it. He gave me the come back tomorrow and speak with the manager talk. I explained to him that I'm working 12 hour shifts all weekend and the TIV for Infamous will most likely drop by Monday. He gave me the shrug response. I called another EB and spoke with the manager who said he was lying to me and it could be manually done. I went back into the store with the information and got my bump!:lol:

[Captain Snazzypants]

Like I said, he said $7 for the PS3 version. However, I went in to the store and traded in Infamous 2 and tried to the $25 tiv bump towards Vita promotion and he said he couldn't do it because I traded one game in yesterday towards the promotion and the system wouldn't allow it. He gave me the come back tomorrow and speak with the manager talk. I explained to him that I'm working 12 hour shifts all weekend and the TIV for Infamous will most likely drop by Monday. He gave me the shrug response. I called another EB and spoke with the manager who said he was lying to me and it could be manually done. I went back into the store with the information and got my bump!:lol:

From the same guy or someone else? Chances are he just doesn't know how to do it. I know it's not an easy job, but EB is all about trades and promos, so that part of the job is something they should have done pat...

[Vallum]

From the same guy or someone else? Chances are he just doesn't know how to do it. I know it's not an easy job, but EB is all about trades and promos, so that part of the job is something they should have done pat...

It was the same guy. Yeah I explained to him that the employee yesterday said I could trade up to four anytime before the Vita release date. The manager of the other
Eb was shocked that he didn't try to help me or manually override the system. She said he she know how to do and should have called another Eb and asked about the promotion to confirm.

[chadley]

Wow, he and X-Factor are really going toe-to-toe on that one thread. The craziest thing is that Vinny is totally denying that he's the same dude on here. Exact same name, exact same tone and expressions, and he's still insisting that XF is making all this up.

I read some of the crazy posts he made about hating the Kingdoms of Amalur demo....going on and on about how bad it was and how he wanted to cancel his EB preorder at 1 in the morning.

Then he posts later that he will still pick up the game once it drops to $29.99 :facepalm: He never ceases to amuse :lol:

At least it has been a little calmer around these parts lately.

[Captain Snazzypants]

It was the same guy. Yeah I explained to him that the employee yesterday said I could trade up to four anytime before the Vita release date. The manager of the other Eb was shocked that he didn't try to help me or manually override the system. She said he she know how to do and should have called another Eb and asked about the promotion to confirm.

And not just that, but there is no limit on 4 trades for $100 towards the Vita - there is a generic $25 bump towards any hardware including but not limited to Vita, without limits. Speaking of, I just traded 11 titles to get a 320GB Uncharted 3 bundle the other day, and now I see they are throwing in a FREE copy of MW3 with purchases of a 320GB PS3 (4th ad in manner banner on ebgames.ca). Not sure if the UC3 bundle applies or not, but I'm a gonna find out tomorrow...


I read some of the crazy posts he made about hating the Kingdoms of Amalur demo....going on and on about how bad it was and how he wanted to cancel his EB preorder at 1 in the morning.

Then he posts later that he will still pick up the game once it drops to $29.99 :facepalm: He never ceases to amuse :lol:
At least it has been a little calmer around these parts lately.

Yes, it has gotten a lot more peaceful around here and things seem to be going to hell on gamefaqs.com :lol:

[fujiapplelover]

It was the same guy. Yeah I explained to him that the employee yesterday said I could trade up to four anytime before the Vita release date. The manager of the other
Eb was shocked that he didn't try to help me or manually override the system. She said he she know how to do and should have called another Eb and asked about the promotion to confirm.

Which location was this? I'm going to stay away from this store.

[Vallum]

And not just that, but there is no limit on 4 trades for $100 towards the Vita - there is a generic $25 bump towards any hardware including but not limited to Vita, without limits. Speaking of, I just traded 11 titles to get a 320GB Uncharted 3 bundle the other day, and now I see they are throwing in a FREE copy of MW3 with purchases of a 320GB PS3 (4th ad in manner banner on ebgames.ca). Not sure if the UC3 bundle applies or not, but I'm a gonna find out tomorrow...



Yes, it has gotten a lot more peaceful around here and things seem to be going to hell on gamefaqs.com :lol:

Yeah I didn't want to get into with him lol he didn't know what was going on. I'm just happy the manager at the other store was helpful. She was getting frustrated by him too haha. I'm hoping Uncharted 2 or Killzone 3 will bump up to $8tiv.

[TripleQ]

Yes, it has gotten a lot more peaceful around here and things seem to be going to hell on gamefaqs.com :lol:

That dude sure seems to have issues.. he has an insatiable need to rant about something... Sometimes I wonder if he realizes he sounds like a troll all the time or does it on purpose for the attention.

[SkankButta]

Sorry for trying to do the right thing. Would you have preferred if I let the hoarder take ALL of the games from Wal-Mart? People need to get over it.

LOL... And you defend Kow. LOL! Didn't Vinny always say he wasn't a "HOARDER"? Look in the mirror bud... Dan Kowalski may be looking back at ya. ;)

[SkankButta]

Anyone want 2-day x-box live code? Front Mission Evolved Bonus Wanzers (360)? Dragon Age Origins Blood Dragon Armor and Shale codes (360)?

I know the first 2 work for sure, not sure of the DA codes.


On a side note, I beat Magna Carta 2 tonight. Pretty good game.

CODES ARE GONE.

[SkankButta]

Anyone know if FF Versus XIII is finally in the EB system yet?

One of the few remaning games I need to PO. That one looks good.

I should switch my Last Guardian PO, since that game will probably never see the light of day. Sad!

[yoda12320]

Anyone want 2-day x-box live code? Front Mission Evolved Bonus Wanzers (360)? Dragon Age Origins Blood Dragon Armor and Shale codes (360)?

I know the first 2 work for sure, not sure of the DA codes.


On a side note, I beat Magna Carta 2 tonight. Pretty good game.

Sure..

[CelicaGT-S]

February 2, 2012 TIVS

FS Wii Rayman Origins $12
FS PS3 Splinter Cell Collection $13

[Vallum]

Which location was this? I'm going to stay away from this store.

this was at the Whitby "north" location.

[BlissKira]

One of the few remaning games I need to PO. That one looks good.

I should switch my Last Guardian PO, since that game will probably never see the light of day. Sad!

Probably the last game you'll ever pre-order xD (by the time it comes out.. honestly it looked good 7 years ago and still looks good. It's taking longer to come out cause they incorporated a new engine into the game halfway through..)

Anyways took ya long enough to beat Magna Carta 2 =P. I liked teh game, but it felt like it was lacking something.. not quite sure.Got rid of it for $18 2 years ago before I knew about trade promos etc. xD. It was still worth like $50 new at the time

[d_bomb_23]

Feb 2, 2012 EB GAMES
Infamous 2-$8
Saints Row 3 (ps3)-$20

[civicb]

020212 all eb
3ds console $50 (friendly reminder: trade yours before it drops, was $55 yesterday/ couple days ago)
3ds samurai warriors $12.5
3ds Zelda ocarina of time $15
Ps3 batman arkham city $20
Ds super Mario 64 $15

[Swapzism]

Anyone want 2-day x-box live code? Front Mission Evolved Bonus Wanzers (360)? Dragon Age Origins Blood Dragon Armor and Shale codes (360)?

I know the first 2 work for sure, not sure of the DA codes.


On a side note, I beat Magna Carta 2 tonight. Pretty good game.

CODES ARE GONE.

The last dungeon was a pain, well just the kan paths puzzle. Blah.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

020212 all eb
3ds console $50 (friendly reminder: trade yours before it drops, was $55 yesterday/ couple days ago)
3ds samurai warriors $12.5
3ds Zelda ocarina of time $15
Ps3 batman arkham city $20
Ds super Mario 64 $15

:facepalm::cry:

Going in tomorrow and trading it in. No more waiting.

[TechRock]

:facepalm::cry:

Going in tomorrow and trading it in. No more waiting.

told u it was 50 lol =P

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

told u it was 50 lol =P

lol, I seriously should have traded it in when the CSR quoted me $55. Damn it. Are you trading it in though?

[civicb]

lol, I seriously should have traded it in when the CSR quoted me $55. Damn it. Are you trading it in though?

I should've traded in when it's $70...damn eb! U guys know how bad I want the vita!!!

[Darko]

only 50 dollars..... wow.. do they at least still have the extra $50 promo?

[TechRock]

lol, I seriously should have traded it in when the CSR quoted me $55. Damn it. Are you trading it in though?

yeah im still on the fence yo.....trying to see it kijiji but getting lowball like crazy

im gonna try the vita one more time tmr when im at school and if i like it then i will probably trade in the 3ds and wait for more games to come out before grabbing the 3ds lite later this yr

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I should've traded in when it's $70...damn eb! U guys know how bad I want the vita!!!

Trading at $70 would've been bad because they didn't have the double your credit promo then, at least I don't think. Right now if you trade hardware towards a Vita, you get double the credit, so since the 3DS is $50, you'll be getting $100 if you put it towards the Vita.


only 50 dollars..... wow.. do they at least still have the extra $50 promo?

Yeah, theres something like that. It basically doubles the credit for whatever system you trade, as long as you trade it towards a Vita.


yeah im still on the fence yo.....trying to see it kijiji but getting lowball like crazy

im gonna try the vita one more time tmr when im at school and if i like it then i will probably trade in the 3ds and wait for more games to come out before grabbing the 3ds lite later this yr

Yeah, took me ages to sell some things on Kijiji. People always lowball, and when you tell them "no are you crazy it goes for xx amount in retail" they go, "This is kijiji, not retail." :facepalm:

I wish I had a chance to try out the Vita before hand. The only place doing these demos is Eatons I think. Nothing in Mississauga. Good thinking though, on waiting for more games and a 3DS lite. Its bound to happen some time this year because they are looking to add the extra analog stick and better battery life.

[skinnydoggy]

Some EB TIVS...

ps3
Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One - 12
Fallout 3 New Vegas - 7
Oblivion 5th Anniversary - 7
FF XIII - 5

3DS
Nano Assault - 7

360
DeathSmiles - 14 ---> in their system as DEATHMILES lol
GTA IV - 7

Traded 2 for Ni No Kuni

Bought recycled Dragon Age collection (DAO and DAA) for 14.99 and recycled Dark Souls Collectors for 34.99 (EDGE discounts applied of course).

[Vallum]

Trading at $70 would've been bad because they didn't have the double your credit promo then, at least I don't think. Right now if you trade hardware towards a Vita, you get double the credit, so since the 3DS is $50, you'll be getting $100 if you put it towards the Vita.



Yeah, theres something like that. It basically doubles the credit for whatever system you trade, as long as you trade it towards a Vita.



Yeah, took me ages to sell some things on Kijiji. People always lowball, and when you tell them "no are you crazy it goes for xx amount in retail" they go, "This is kijiji, not retail." :facepalm:

I wish I had a chance to try out the Vita before hand. The only place doing these demos is Eatons I think. Nothing in Mississauga. Good thinking though, on waiting for more games and a 3DS lite. Its bound to happen some time this year because they are looking to add the extra analog stick and better battery life.

I've been trying to sell Arkham City, Fifa 12, and Assassins Creed Revelations on Kijiji. Seem to be getting such low ball offers and
NOBODY on there wants to meet up at a fair spot. They expect it to be delivered to their door. Very frustrating

[skinnydoggy]

I've been trying to sell Arkham City, Fifa 12, and Assassins Creed Revelations on Kijiji. Seem to be getting such low ball offers and
NOBODY on there wants to meet up at a fair spot. They expect it to be delivered to their door. Very frustrating

That's why I just trade them in. It's not worth the time/stress/travel to meet up with these people. I'd rather get less, and do things on my own time.

[Vallum]

That's why I just trade them in. It's not worth the time/stress/travel to meet up with these people. I'd rather get less, and do things on my own time.

Yeah I'm thinking about trading them to Eb for $25 each Vita promo. I just think they are worth a bit more than that
considering they are AAA titles and fairly new. I had a guy email me just now and ask me to drop Fifa 12 offat his work (some
burger place) and ask for "Jim". Seriously?!

[skinnydoggy]

Yeah I'm thinking about trading them to Eb for $25 each Vita promo. I just think they are worth a bit more than that
considering they are AAA titles and fairly new. I had a guy email me just now and ask me to drop Fifa 12 offat his work (some
burger place) and ask for "Jim". Seriously?!

both AC and BMAC qualify for t2 for pretty princess dressup fantasy 2 at Futureshop. yay.

[spham]

I've been trying to sell Arkham City, Fifa 12, and Assassins Creed Revelations on Kijiji. Seem to be getting such low ball offers and
NOBODY on there wants to meet up at a fair spot. They expect it to be delivered to their door. Very frustrating

Kijiji is a pain in the ass to sell things unless you have something rare/high-in-demand. That's why I usually just trade in games.

[Zyphur]

Has anybody seen the Street Fighter x Tekken links on BB and FS?
BB has PS3 $5 off but no 360 even up.
FS has: PS3 S.E., PS3, 360 (no S.E.)
:/

[Vallum]

Kijiji is a pain in the ass to sell things unless you have something rare/high-in-demand. That's why I usually just trade in games.

Yeah I don't understand the logic of people on Kijiji. If you want to buy something at a discounted price why would
someone have to deliver it to you? Meeting up "in the middle" of where you both live is fair. Also, trying to get it cheaper
than half off of retail price is crazy. Or just offering 3 year old games for a fairly new game. Kijiji would be awesome if
people were sane!

[BlissKira]

Kijiji is a pain but takes time. So many times I'm about to give up but in the end I usually get a good sale (bunch of lowballs then suddenly last second a good deal)

Like with ff13-2 recently. Sold my copy plus ff13 bb promo for 60 together and they picked up. Almost sold for 50 and I deliver lol, then before I accepted the 50 someone msged and picked up right away. Good deal for then if they were picking it up in stores anyways..

But yeah if the profit on kijiji is like $5 over trading it in, just trade it in. Too much hassle and usually if you don't sell quick enough ppl will sell for cheaper/ price goes down.

Also AC was $20 new so I'm sure many wouldn't want to pay 25+ especially without online pass ( unless they are oblivious to promos of course). Kijiji pays off if your patient enough. Got mw3 for my ac:r and traded it in at bb for $40. So there's bound to be a good buyer

[civicb]

But they did hv the +50 bump like last week which would give me $120 instead of $100...


Trading at $70 would've been bad because they didn't have the double your credit promo then, at least I don't think. Right now if you trade hardware towards a Vita, you get double the credit, so since the 3DS is $50, you'll be getting $100 if you put it towards the Vita.



Yeah, theres something like that. It basically doubles the credit for whatever system you trade, as long as you trade it towards a Vita.



Yeah, took me ages to sell some things on Kijiji. People always lowball, and when you tell them "no are you crazy it goes for xx amount in retail" they go, "This is kijiji, not retail." :facepalm:

I wish I had a chance to try out the Vita before hand. The only place doing these demos is Eatons I think. Nothing in Mississauga. Good thinking though, on waiting for more games and a 3DS lite. Its bound to happen some time this year because they are looking to add the extra analog stick and better battery life.

[Vallum]

Kijiji is a pain but takes time. So many times I'm about to give up but in the end I usually get a good sale (bunch of lowballs then suddenly last second a good deal)

Like with ff13-2 recently. Sold my copy plus ff13 bb promo for 60 together and they picked up. Almost sold for 50 and I deliver lol, then before I accepted the 50 someone msged and picked up right away. Good deal for then if they were picking it up in stores anyways..

But yeah if the profit on kijiji is like $5 over trading it in, just trade it in. Too much hassle and usually if you don't sell quick enough ppl will sell for cheaper/ price goes down.

Also AC was $20 new so I'm sure many wouldn't want to pay 25+ especially without online pass ( unless they are oblivious to promos of course). Kijiji pays off if your patient enough. Got mw3 for my ac:r and traded it in at bb for $40. So there's bound to be a good buyer

I haven't even opened my copy of AC (Skyrim takes up all my time) so I have the Online code and everything. I'll probably give it another week or so. If no good offers come I will sell them to Eb for credit.

[WuTang36]

kijiji is awesome! love when they type out a list of games for you to pick for your AAA game released in 2011


i'm interested in modern warfare 3, pick one of the following games:

nhl 09
lair
nba2k8
socom confrontation
iron man 2
fight night round 4
assassin's creed 1

GTFOOHWTBS

[laststar]

BB was giving $35 for AC:R + $5 bonus if you trade in 2 games. That was a hot deal since EB Games was selling it for $20 on Boxing Day. You guys should've trade it in then, instead of struggling on kijiji lol.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

BB was giving $35 for AC:R + $5 bonus if you trade in 2 games. That was a hot deal since EB Games was selling it for $20 on Boxing Day. You guys should've trade it in then, instead of struggling on kijiji lol.

FS/BB wasn't taking in AC:R from EB because it was the signature edition, and the UPC wasn't in their system.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I put up my 3DS on Kijiji at 6am, and have 2 people willing to buy it for my asking price ($140). Hopefully one of them goes through.

[laststar]

FS/BB wasn't taking in AC:R from EB because it was the signature edition, and the UPC wasn't in their system.

My cousin traded it his copy and it worked. I was there with him when he bought it and traded it in when he finished the game a while later. Weird.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Kijiji (a division of eBay for those that don't know) is a mixed bag. It's full of nutters that would give bargain-starved RFDers a run for their money. Can't blame them for trying, but you have to expect the lowballers and bizarre trade offers. I usually get what I want in the end, and have landed some interesting items through trade (a Sony Blu-Ray player for a $40 game the other day, for example).

Where Kijiji shines is in the search tools available to buyers. You can put in your postal code and restrict your search to a certain radius, and of course set price filters, separate offers from requests, etc. I have far better luck finding stuff just around the corner than selling it...

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Kijiji (a division of eBay for those that don't know) is a mixed bag. It's full of nutters that would give bargain-starved RFDers a run for their money. Can't blame them for trying, but you have to expect the lowballers and bizarre trade offers. I usually get what I want in the end, and have landed some interesting items through trade (a Sony Blu-Ray player for a $40 game the other day, for example).

Where Kijiji shines is in the search tools available to buyers. You can put in your postal code and restrict your search to a certain radius, and of course set price filters, separate offers from requests, etc. I have far better luck finding stuff just around the corner than selling it...

yeah definitely agree. Its great when you are the buyer, but when you are the seller its a different story lol. I just bought two authentic NBA Jerseys (DRose and LBJ) for $50 total brand new.

[WuTang36]

yeah definitely agree. Its great when you are the buyer, but when you are the seller its a different story lol. I just bought two authentic NBA Jerseys (DRose and LBJ) for $50 total brand new.

you meant swingman right?

authentics go for 200+ and there's a lot of fakes out there

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

you meant swingman right?

authentics go for 200+ and there's a lot of fakes out there

Yeah Im aware of the fakes. But these were real. He actually won them
in a contest and h.ad an authenticity certificate and everything lol. I wouldnt buy them if they were fake
I shouldve also mentioned that I gave him a couple of new games to sweeten the deal :p

[dudeman05]

Kijiji (a division of eBay for those that don't know) is a mixed bag. It's full of nutters that would give bargain-starved RFDers a run for their money. Can't blame them for trying, but you have to expect the lowballers and bizarre trade offers. I usually get what I want in the end, and have landed some interesting items through trade (a Sony Blu-Ray player for a $40 game the other day, for example).

Where Kijiji shines is in the search tools available to buyers. You can put in your postal code and restrict your search to a certain radius, and of course set price filters, separate offers from requests, etc. I have far better luck finding stuff just around the corner than selling it...

Is Kijiji better than Craigslist? I haven't used Kijiji that much, but it seems like it has nowhere near the usage or selection of craigslist, atleast in Vancouver.

[spham]

Is Kijiji better than Craigslist? I haven't used Kijiji that much, but it seems like it has nowhere near the usage or selection of craigslist, atleast in Vancouver.

My local craigslist is crap. It's filled with spam and it's not very active. There's only a few ads posted a day. Kijiji is much better. Must be a Vancouver thing.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Is Kijiji better than Craigslist? I haven't used Kijiji that much, but it seems like it has nowhere near the usage or selection of craigslist, atleast in Vancouver.


My local craigslist is crap. It's filled with spam and it's not very active. There's only a few ads posted a day. Kijiji is much better. Must be a Vancouver thing.

Same here in the Ottawa area. I don't know when Craigslist become irrelevant here, but there is hardly any action on there anymore....unless your idea of "action" is a little afternoon group-man-love at a hotel downtown. Unfortunately, such events hold no interest for me...

[veejam]

Traded in 6 qualifiers towards Vita today Feb 3, 2012

All PS3
Red Dead Redemption
Infamous 2
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm
Assassins Creed Brotherhood
Sonic Genesis Collection
Mortal Kombat

[BlissKira]

EB Games:

Red Dead Rdemption PS3 - $10 (Those who were quoted days ago as not being a qualifier got f'd over eh. Surprised it's still qualifying).

Anyways I normally pay off the game when I pick it up but completely forgot this time (after how many T2's? I know :facepalm:) and got charged $67.xx meaning taxed on the 59.99. Damn, had to pay $17 instead of $11 (after taxes). I remember I got the taxed amount back on a gift card before, bit doubt it still applies now.. darn.

Has anyone who got charged tax on the entire amount been refunded the difference/tax recently?

[Spantz]

I was charged tax on my pre-order but got it refunded when I picked up my game. Purchased entirely with EB credit.

[Talonbat]

Recently picked up my FF XIII-2 with full tax paid off on it and got refunded down to 59.99. It's the normal story the system wants the tax up until you are about to walk out with the game. If CSRs don't believe you have them try and cancel some of it and put it on a cheap game and it will prove it. It will save you time if it's a busy pick up day with long lines.

[FreedomG20]

EB Games:

Red Dead Rdemption PS3 - $10 (Those who were quoted days ago as not being a qualifier got f'd over eh. Surprised it's still qualifying).

Wow, the tivs for rdr actually went UP. I traded mine in for $8 a week or two ago. EB has a messed up system.. the more copies they have, the more they'll trade in for :D

[BlissKira]

Alright thanks guys =). Like I said, I remember being refunded awhile back, but was worried they changed it after the whole "no more edge credit".

[Grimhammer00]

Anybody who's lost their uncharted 3 EB reciept, and didn't use a visa....can get it reprinted for the twisted metal $10 coupon to work. It's tricky.

If the transaction number still shows in the system under your name, they can use that number to go into a seperately section for reprint. It depends on how many games you have bought since uncharted 3. As each one bumps the list down.

If its too far down the transaction number can be e-mailed to Sebastian, customer service. He can e-mail the reciept to you.

It's only $10...but the manager at my previous EB was a jerk. So I had to go over his head. Lol
Good to be friends with regional managers.

[9394]

@ GS today:
XBOX Gears 3 $18
XBOX Madden 12 $20
PS3 Saints Row 3 $20

[La Fleur]

The discrepancy between Craigslist in East vs. West Canada is pretty marked. Craigs is way bigger on West Coast, Kijiji bigger on East side

Kijiji is a great fallback. Every once in a while you just get burnt out or tired to trade and kijiji has enough people who have different ideas on value and you can make some really good exchanges that as an RFD'er or seasoned trader you would laugh at, but from the buyer's/other person's perspective they think it's a good deal. Yes, you have to deal with lots of lowballers, a lot of Vinman type vigilantes who spam your email, and the odd nutjob that always wants to trade a leather jacket or cracked ipod, but like Snazzy said, you can just filter it out.

In my opinion, kijiji is an essential tool for every trader or value-wh0re as you can find some pretty creative ways of moving your games around - not just games, but other items. I sold a Christmas tree I normally would have pitched. It's pretty much eBay but with a personal touch. Hell, some people I've sold stuff to want to become friends or add me on Xbox Live :confused::lol: As long as you dont have agoraphobia, the human element can make it fun. And always makes a good story when you trade with some crazy parents who think you're a scammer or you sell something to somebody in a back alley, haha

[Captain Snazzypants]

The discrepancy between Craigslist in East vs. West Canada is pretty marked. Craigs is way bigger on West Coast, Kijiji bigger on East side

Kijiji is a great fallback. Every once in a while you just get burnt out or tired to trade and kijiji has enough people who have different ideas on value and you can make some really good exchanges that as an RFD'er or seasoned trader you would laugh at, but from the buyer's/other person's perspective they think it's a good deal. Yes, you have to deal with lots of lowballers, a lot of Vinman type vigilantes who spam your email, and the odd nutjob that always wants to trade a leather jacket or cracked ipod, but like Snazzy said, you can just filter it out.

In my opinion, kijiji is an essential tool for every trader or value-wh0re as you can find some pretty creative ways of moving your games around - not just games, but other items. I sold a Christmas tree I normally would have pitched. It's pretty much eBay but with a personal touch. Hell, some people I've sold stuff to want to become friends or add me on Xbox Live :confused::lol: As long as you dont have agoraphobia, the human element can make it fun. And always makes a good story when you trade with some crazy parents who think you're a scammer or you sell something to somebody in a back alley, haha

Post #5,000 after a long hiatus. Congrats.

I have probably bought or sold 100 things on Kijiji and have only met one or two douchey types - most of them have been very nice people, some of them quite interesting to talk to as well. The other tool that helps is Google Street View - I have "filtered" out prospective buyers based on the way their house looked, and it's always fun to ask them "Do you still have that trailer in the driveway?" when you're confirming the address, etc.

[stulec52]

fellas,
could someone point me (via PM if you prefer) to 1 qualifier I could pick up to use to get reckoning@ FS?
I got one ok, but I'm finding that as nothing new has really come out for a while, I'm way behind in my stockpile of stuff to trade going forward (yes, I only have 1 game to use !, 1. that's not quite pro is it? :D)

thanks

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Just sold my 3DS for $145. Did I do good? :D

[FreedomG20]

Just sold my 3DS for $145. Did I do good? :D

This is why LBJ is averaging 1.7 steals per game.. GG :razz:

[Longobongo]

Just sold my 3DS for $145. Did I do good? :D

Not a bad deal, don't think there are enough good games coming out soon for it and I'm sure they'll release a 3ds lite sometime next year or so.

[TechRock]

Just sold my 3DS for $145. Did I do good? :D

omg...just 3ds right? no games
i cant even sell mine for 150 with zelda =( z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nibbler1]

Is there a list somewhere with a list of all the things I can do with $8 qualifier games? I have quite a few (Skyrim, Saints Row 2, Rayman Orgins, Resistance 3, maybe more) that I'd like to get rid of but EBgames.ca seems to only like to list some of the deals going on (I know this from the past).

Any help?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Not a bad deal, don't think there are enough good games coming out soon for it and I'm sure they'll release a 3ds lite sometime next year or so.

Yeah, that was a big reason for me to sell it. I'd rather wait for the 3DS Lite or whatever which will probably have two analog sticks. By that time, there will be a bigger library of games too.


omg...just 3ds right? no games
i cant even sell mine for 150 with zelda =( z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I sold Zelda way back in the summer for $30. But the 3DS I just sold only had the free ambassador NES/SNES/GBA games on it, which were a total of 21-22 games. That's mainly all the guy wanted, and he offered me $145 so I took it :p

[yoda12320]

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/mass-effect-3/achievements/

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQzntdnSRvv3irXxaO4MbRX808pqxGRi bmMSWlKqOw2ymxJoyRNCMnVqXt-Og

Enjoy those cheevo's :P. Now can f'ing March 6th get here already LOL!

[laststar]

How does EB Games tax system work? Let say I have $100 credit on my PS Vita pre-order and I put $150 real money on my pre-order. Do they charge me tax if I do that? Or does it have to be 100% credit?

[Darko]

Just sold my 3DS for $145. Did I do good? :D

damn just the console? im putting mine up tonight then..

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

damn just the console? im putting mine up tonight then..

Just console, with the free 22 SNES/NES/GBA games Nintendo gave out.

I was surprised I sold it so quickly at that price too because I just posted it on Kijiji on Friday at noon.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

How does EB Games tax system work? Let say I have $100 credit on my PS Vita pre-order and I put $150 real money on my pre-order. Do they charge me tax if I do that? Or does it have to be 100% credit?

Yeah I'm wondering about this too.

[Darko]

they tax you whenever you pay real money

[Nathematics]

How does EB Games tax system work? Let say I have $100 credit on my PS Vita pre-order and I put $150 real money on my pre-order. Do they charge me tax if I do that? Or does it have to be 100% credit?


The $100 credit includes tax (assuming you traded towards it, and it wasnt a giftcard). The rest does not include tax.

So let's assume you are getting just the system (249.99)
-100 credit takes it down to 149.99 + tax (169.49)
-150 cash means you will still have to pay 19.49 at pick-up.

[spham]

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/mass-effect-3/achievements/

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQzntdnSRvv3irXxaO4MbRX808pqxGRi bmMSWlKqOw2ymxJoyRNCMnVqXt-Og

Enjoy those cheevo's :P. Now can f'ing March 6th get here already LOL!

Those trophies don't look too hard. A lot of story-related ones. I don't know how tough Insanity will be, but it wasn't too bad in ME2.

[laststar]

The $100 credit includes tax (assuming you traded towards it, and it wasnt a giftcard). The rest does not include tax.

So let's assume you are getting just the system (249.99)
-100 credit takes it down to 149.99 + tax (169.49)
-150 cash means you will still have to pay 19.49 at pick-up.

Ahh.. Thanks for clarying, I was worried that I had to pay the full 249.99 tax.

[TechRock]

TIVs:

EB

Final Fantasy 13-2 PS3 $30
Zelda 3DS 3DS $15
Pokemon White $16
God of War: Collection PS3 $16

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

TIVs:

EB

Final Fantasy 13-2 PS3 $30
Zelda 3DS 3DS $15
Pokemon White $16
God of War: Collection PS3 $16

Is that Origins, or the God of War 1 and 2 HD Collection?

[BlissKira]

Is that Origins, or the God of War 1 and 2 HD Collection?

Has to be Origins. Collection as a qualifier was only like 8.50, no way it'd be 16 xD

[PCDawg]

Just console, with the free 22 SNES/NES/GBA games Nintendo gave out.

I was surprised I sold it so quickly at that price too because I just posted it on Kijiji on Friday at noon.

Oh. That's different, 3ds with the ambassador program should get a premium. I would have gladly paid $145 for one.

[nibbler1]

Is there a list somewhere with a list of all the things I can do with $8 qualifier games? I have quite a few (Skyrim, Saints Row 2, Rayman Orgins, Resistance 3, maybe more) that I'd like to get rid of but EBgames.ca seems to only like to list some of the deals going on (I know this from the past).

Any help?

Surely you guys know this. Can someone please help me?

[TechRock]

Is that Origins, or the God of War 1 and 2 HD Collection?

yeah origins sorry

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Surely you guys know this. Can someone please help me?

At EB Games you can:

1) Trade them towards consoles/Vita/Playstation 3D Display and get them bumped to $25 each.
2) Trade towards new upcoming games.

Thats pretty much it.

At Future Shop, since what you have to trade are AAA games, they sometimes have promos like "Trade 4" or "Trade 5" and get a _____ for free.

[mathu83]

Has to be Origins. Collection as a qualifier was only like 8.50, no way it'd be 16 xD

on tivs it says its only $7.

[moulamou]

Eb Feb 4th

ps3:
borderlands - $8
rage - $8
uncharted - $8

xbox 360:
mortal kombat $15

[BlissKira]

eb feb 4th

ps3:
Borderlands - $8
rage - $8
uncharted - $8

xbox 360:
Mortal kombat $15

=o

[moulamou]

=o

Very surprised borderlands qualified. Bought it for $7.50 and played the hell out of it!!

[nibbler1]

At EB Games you can:

1) Trade them towards consoles/Vita/Playstation 3D Display and get them bumped to $25 each.
2) Trade towards new upcoming games.

Thats pretty much it.

At Future Shop, since what you have to trade are AAA games, they sometimes have promos like "Trade 4" or "Trade 5" and get a _____ for free.

So it can be ANY upcoming game?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Eb Feb 4th

ps3:
borderlands - $8
rage - $8
uncharted - $8

xbox 360:
mortal kombat $15

:D:D:D:D Holy crap I am going in tomorrow.

I have 2 copies I got from RCSS sale.

EDIT: No wonder. They increased the Used price from $17.99 to $24.99

http://www.ebgames.ca/ps3/games/borderlands/203196

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

So it can be ANY upcoming game?

YMMV. Some CSR will let you do it towards any game. Some say you have to do it from a specific list. You'll have to ask your location if they can do it.

[Darko]

At EB Games you can:

1) Trade them towards consoles/Vita/Playstation 3D Display and get them bumped to $25 each.
2) Trade towards new upcoming games.

Thats pretty much it.

At Future Shop, since what you have to trade are AAA games, they sometimes have promos like "Trade 4" or "Trade 5" and get a _____ for free.

what about a psvita memory card? :(

[wai_lai416]

At EB Games you can:

1) Trade them towards consoles/Vita/Playstation 3D Display and get them bumped to $25 each.
2) Trade towards new upcoming games.

Thats pretty much it.

At Future Shop, since what you have to trade are AAA games, they sometimes have promos like "Trade 4" or "Trade 5" and get a _____ for free.

i tried trading in games for the bump up to $25 on my vita preorder but the stupid csr say i have to have 4 games and get $100 -.- i know that's not true coz i just randomly traded in 2 games and got bump to $25 before for the deposit ~~ oh well time to bring a couple more games in.. btw does anyone know if i can trade in the super mario bros i got as part of the wii bundle? it doens't come with a case.. just a sleeve.. same for my uncharted 3 collector edition.. can i just trade the game in with the steelbox?? don't relaly feel like keeping it =\

[Darko]

i tried trading in games for the bump up to $25 on my vita preorder but the stupid csr say i have to have 4 games and get $100 -.- i know that's not true coz i just randomly traded in 2 games and got bump to $25 before for the deposit ~~ oh well time to bring a couple more games in.. btw does anyone know if i can trade in the super mario bros i got as part of the wii bundle? it doens't come with a case.. just a sleeve.. same for my uncharted 3 collector edition.. can i just trade the game in with the steelbox?? don't relaly feel like keeping it =\

yes for uncharted.. not sure about the mario bros

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

what about a psvita memory card? :(

Only way I can see you doing it towards a memory card would be to do a T2 towards some game, then switch that preorder to the memory card, or get the credit back on edge.

[fatal15]

i tried trading in games for the bump up to $25 on my vita preorder but the stupid csr say i have to have 4 games and get $100 -.- i know that's not true coz i just randomly traded in 2 games and got bump to $25 before for the deposit ~~ oh well time to bring a couple more games in.. btw does anyone know if i can trade in the super mario bros i got as part of the wii bundle? it doens't come with a case.. just a sleeve.. same for my uncharted 3 collector edition.. can i just trade the game in with the steelbox?? don't relaly feel like keeping it =\

If you have a smartphone show them their website, or print off the promo before going in.

[fatal15]

YMMV. Some CSR will let you do it towards any game. Some say you have to do it from a specific list. You'll have to ask your location if they can do it.

Yeah I love downtown Eb/gs they pretty much let me preorder what I want. While the two in Brampton shoppers world are a pain, I only preorder games from them when the game is coming out during the summer.

[mathu83]

Eb Feb 4th

ps3:
borderlands - $8
rage - $8
uncharted - $8

xbox 360:
mortal kombat $15

re:borderlands -what version?

and sonic collection still over $8?

[trinxified]

re:borderlands -what version?

and sonic collection still over $8?

Regular edition most likely. And damn, I sold Borderlands just a week ago for $10 :(

I guess I can feel a bit better by convincing myself that I don't need anymore pre-orders, especially if it's only $50 credit. :|

[TechRock]

i tried trading in games for the bump up to $25 on my vita preorder but the stupid csr say i have to have 4 games and get $100 -.- i know that's not true coz i just randomly traded in 2 games and got bump to $25 before for the deposit ~~ oh well time to bring a couple more games in.. btw does anyone know if i can trade in the super mario bros i got as part of the wii bundle? it doens't come with a case.. just a sleeve.. same for my uncharted 3 collector edition.. can i just trade the game in with the steelbox?? don't relaly feel like keeping it =\

omg..plz dont trade in uncharted 3 for $25 bucks, if u do i would rather work out a deal with u instead for it
(i want the case =P)

[prabhjassal]

i tried trading in games for the bump up to $25 on my vita preorder but the stupid csr say i have to have 4 games and get $100 -.- i know that's not true coz i just randomly traded in 2 games and got bump to $25 before for the deposit ~~ oh well time to bring a couple more games in.. btw does anyone know if i can trade in the super mario bros i got as part of the wii bundle? it doens't come with a case.. just a sleeve.. same for my uncharted 3 collector edition.. can i just trade the game in with the steelbox?? don't relaly feel like keeping it =\

dont trade it in. pm me. i will send you the money and ship me the game. i will kill for the steelcase (figuratively)). just started collecting them last week lol.

[spham]

Eb Feb 4th

ps3:
borderlands - $8
rage - $8
uncharted - $8

xbox 360:
mortal kombat $15

Wow, Borderlands? I think I'm going to dump my copy and pick up the GOTY Edition next time it's on sale.

[civicb]

Eb Feb 4th

ps3:
borderlands - $8
rage - $8
uncharted - $8

xbox 360:
mortal kombat $15

For borderland GOTY or regular? Thanks!!!

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Some genius decided to post tivs.ca on GameStop Canada's facebook page. :facepalm:

C'mon now.

[spham]

Some genius decided to post tivs.ca on GameStop Canada's facebook page. :facepalm:

C'mon now.

I'm sure those guys know of that website by now. Even their store employees know about it.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I'm sure those guys know of that website by now. Even their store employees know about it.

Really? I've only encountered a BB employee that knew about it, but I didn't say anything to him lol.

[spham]

Really? I've only encountered a BB employee that knew about it, but I didn't say anything to him lol.

Last time I went in to do a T2, the guy asked me why I always come in with exactly 2 games that are over $8 and how I knew the values. I told him that I call for the values in advance and he said "Oh, you don't use 'Teevs'?"

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

What do you guys think?

http://www.ebgames.ca/ps3/ninja-gaiden-3-collectors-edition/312400

Mass produced, or worth getting on launch?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Last time I went in to do a T2, the guy asked me why I always come in with exactly 2 games that are over $8 and how I knew the values. I told him that I call for the values in advance and he said "Oh, you don't use 'Teevs'?"

lol, it'd be hard not to at least smile at that haha.

[wwedx]

Some genius decided to post tivs.ca on GameStop Canada's facebook page. :facepalm:

C'mon now.

:facepalm:

[BlissKira]

As long as Genesis Collection still qualifies and Borderlands (hopefully reg ed) I'm heading in today :cheesygri

[Maddawg42]

There's a good number of EB employees that know about this site AND this thread. I used to link it to Godwin on Twitter anytime he'd put up those horrible trade in deals.

[BlissKira]

EB Games Feb 5:
EDIT:
Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection PS3 - $8.50 (Don't let csr's tell you otherwise).
Borderlands PS3 - $8
Infamous 1 PS3 - $7

XBOX 360:
CoD Black Ops - $8 (Didn't trade though, just wanted to know in case I needed a cheap qualifier, although BO was selling for $15 2 months ago, on kiji then when it qualified spiked back to $25-$30. Then again, I think that's when everyone was selling their MW3's on kijiji like crazy, saw 6-10 new MW3 ads a day, so I assume many people wanted to go back to BO since I saw a lot of wanted ads for it, and EB Games made it a qualifier since there was a high demand for it?)

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

EB Games Feb 5:
Was quoted that Genesis Collection PS3 - $5
and Borderlands was a qualifier

$5 can't be true. EB almost never drops values on a Sunday lol.

[BlissKira]

$5 can't be true. EB almost never drops values on a Sunday lol.

That's what I thought lol. Can anyone go in-store and have a csr actually scan it? =P (mine was over the phone).

EDIT: After calling 5 other stores, one finally picked up and she said Sonic was $8.50. lol, that other lil csr ****

[Captain Snazzypants]

Last time I went in to do a T2, the guy asked me why I always come in with exactly 2 games that are over $8 and how I knew the values. I told him that I call for the values in advance and he said "Oh, you don't use 'Teevs'?"

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[ibby]

Does EB accept qualifiers that dont have a manual?

[civicb]

Does EB accept qualifiers that dont have a manual?


For straight credit yes...for promo EXTREMELY YMMV!!!

[mathu83]

do you think the tiv will change tomorrow for uncharted 1, borderlands, sonic collections,...?

[mahjongmaniac]

Traded in 6 qualifiers towards Vita today Feb 3, 2012

All PS3
Red Dead Redemption
Infamous 2
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm
Assassins Creed Brotherhood
Sonic Genesis Collection
Mortal Kombat

ooo... that rose up f/ the grave... time to get rid of that

----------


I was charged tax on my pre-order but got it refunded when I picked up my game. Purchased entirely with EB credit.


Recently picked up my FF XIII-2 with full tax paid off on it and got refunded down to 59.99. It's the normal story the system wants the tax up until you are about to walk out with the game. If CSRs don't believe you have them try and cancel some of it and put it on a cheap game and it will prove it. It will save you time if it's a busy pick up day with long lines.

yeah, same thing happened to me...their system is kinda messed up

when i went to pre-order FFXIII-2 CE, i was taxed on the full $80 price, and then coming to p/u the tax was refunded

[Joe_Dirt]

Feb 5/12

EB PS3 Red Dead Redemption $10
EB 360 Halo Reach $10
EB 360 Need For Speed Shift 2 Unleashed $6.25
EB 360 James Bond Bloodstone $7

PO'd Max Payne 3

[TechRock]

anyone getting darkness 2?

[fatal15]

anyone getting darkness 2?

def want it but I know better than to use qualifiers on that. The price will drop fairly quickly.

[TidalDreams]

Does EB accept qualifiers that dont have a manual?

I've never had a problem with this. Just stick some papers in to make it look like it has a manual if you're really worried. The Nintendo health and safety booklets are good for this.





yeah, same thing happened to me...their system is kinda messed up

when i went to pre-order FFXIII-2 CE, i was taxed on the full $80 price, and then coming to p/u the tax was refunded

Try doing it in two different transactions next time.

[BlissKira]

def want it but I know better than to use qualifiers on that. The price will drop fairly quickly.

+1. Half the games coming out are bound to drop.. (quickly that is)

[Netcruzer]

Eb ps3 portal2 $12.50
Eb ps3 batman arkham city $20
Eb 360 just cause 2 $7

[got_it_4_cheap]

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/object/664/664983/Jak-and-Daxter-Collection_PS3_US_ESRB-finboxart_160w.jpg

day 1:cheesygri

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/object/664/664983/Jak-and-Daxter-Collection_PS3_US_ESRB-finboxart_160w.jpg

day 1:cheesygri

Coming out Tuesday right? I love this series, but I might wait till it drops a bit, or until the Vita version comes out.

[NonStopInTheMix]

$5 can't be true. EB almost never drops values on a Sunday lol.

Where you Bin? thats changed now. TIVs do change on Sunday.

Also Sonic was eight fiddy today... NSIM approved ;)

[spham]

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/object/664/664983/Jak-and-Daxter-Collection_PS3_US_ESRB-finboxart_160w.jpg

day 1:cheesygri

Never played those games, but always wanted to try them out, especially after I found out that Naughty Dog made those games.

[DaWinman]

Hey lamers, anybody miss me? Did I miss any great deals?

In case anyone cares, I was in San Diego on business, then popped back for a few days before heading to Cuba for a week of sun and fun - hilarious that I totally missed two big ice storms (though the car we stored outside the garage was pretty caked) and was basking in the sun while everyone else was sliding around Ontario. :lol:

But OMG, talk about slow wireless - Dominican was bad last year and Cuba was even worse. I think all the crazy Russians overloaded the WLAN system, as once they all left on Friday, things unproved measurably. Not even worth it to surf at night, so I just relaxed and if there was any crazy deal, I totally missed out.

[fatal15]

Hey lamers, anybody miss me? Did I miss any great deals?

In case anyone cares, I was in San Diego on business, then popped back for a few days before heading to Cuba for a week of sun and fun - hilarious that I totally missed two big ice storms (though the car we stored outside the garage was pretty caked) and was basking in the sun while everyone else was sliding around Ontario. :lol:

But OMG, talk about slow wireless - Dominican was bad last year and Cuba was even worse. I think all the crazy Russians overloaded the WLAN system, as once they all left on Friday, things unproved measurably. Not even worth it to surf at night, so I just relaxed and if there was any crazy deal, I totally missed out.

:lol::lol::lol:

[DaWinman]

What's so funny, you miss the ice storm too?

I couldn't even open up my mailbox, and it took a bag of salt to whittle down the walk and driveway to passable levels yesterday.

Or are you laughing because there was a "crazy deal" or two I missed? Fess up, as I'm very curious!!

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Vinny, are you buying Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning by any chance?

[DaWinman]

Vinny, are you buying Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning by any chance?

Yep, got the PS3 pre-ordered and will pick it up from BB tomorrow (had a GC so I bought it there + 800 RZ x 2 for gamer's club). Why? Is it not looking good?

[x-factor]

You mean you were suspended for your copious amount of trolling on gamefaqs. Now you have nowhere else to go.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/user.php?board=991143&topic=61831127&user=6227537

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Yep, got the PS3 pre-ordered and will pick it up from BB tomorrow (had a GC so I bought it there + 800 RZ x 2 for gamer's club). Why? Is it not looking good?

Meh, not my type of game. A lot of people have been hyping it up. Read some great reviews, and then some not so great reviews. Some people were even bashing the demo. :razz: Might try it out if it hits the value bin though.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

You mean you were suspended for your copious amount of trolling on gamefaqs. Now you have nowhere else to go.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/user.php?board=991143&topic=61831127&user=6227537

:lol: was waiting for someone to post that.

[DaWinman]

You mean you were suspended for your copious amount of trolling on gamefaqs. Now you have nowhere else to go.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/user.php?board=991143&topic=61831127&user=6227537

I have a feeling someone is pulling a "Vinman dating site profile" joke on me, right?

[DaWinman]

:lol: was waiting for someone to post that.

Yeah, that was pretty funny how someone created a Gamefaqs account (did you lose your privileges on the dating sites?) as a joke, but unfortunately, I have no been online in maybe 5-6 days at least.

I do admit it would have been funny otherwise.

What did you post there? "Hi, I'm DaWinman from RFD!!"

Plus, what the h-ell is GameFAQS? I have never even heard of that site (do they even do video reviews?) and don't even post on any gaming sites (this place takes up way too much of my time as it is), and have never even read that one (I stick mostly to GB and IGN). Next time try something big and bold like IGN or CNET to do this on, as your joke will definitely get more attention.

I do take it as a compliment that I am so utterly memorable that RFD members would go so far as to create fake dating profiles and forum IDs for me. Hilarious.

[balonis]

no... nobody missed you
but...

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x349/balonis/DSC_0226.jpg


Hey lamers, anybody miss me? Did I miss any great deals?

In case anyone cares, I was in San Diego on business, then popped back for a few days before heading to Cuba for a week of sun and fun - hilarious that I totally missed two big ice storms (though the car we stored outside the garage was pretty caked) and was basking in the sun while everyone else was sliding around Ontario. :lol:

But OMG, talk about slow wireless - Dominican was bad last year and Cuba was even worse. I think all the crazy Russians overloaded the WLAN system, as once they all left on Friday, things unproved measurably. Not even worth it to surf at night, so I just relaxed and if there was any crazy deal, I totally missed out.

[x-factor]

I have some moderating privileges on gamefaqs. It definitely is you. I guess your real line of work is trolling.
I could pull up your topics if you like.



Yeah, that was pretty funny how someone created a Gamefaqs account (did you lose your privileges on the dating sites?) as a joke, but unfortunately, I have no been online in maybe 5-6 days at least.

I do admit it would have been funny otherwise.

What did you post there? "Hi, I'm DaWinman from RFD!!"

[DaWinman]

I have some moderating privileges on gamefaqs. It definitely is you.

I think we've found our perpetrator right here. :lol:

I guess that's why you didn't do this one a larger, more visible site like IGN or CNET (I have honestly never been to GameFAQs in my life), as no one on here has Mod privileges there. The lengths you people go to are insane, but I am in a good mood (tanned and well-fed) so I will choose to ignore the stupidity.

[DaWinman]

no... nobody missed you[/IMG]

Good, one fake dating site profile is enough for me. :lol:

I realize I have a forceful personality, but I never realized I caused people to run around the Net creating fake crap to make me look bad - and this is ignoring the possibility that that poor "Vinamn" character on the dating site (short, bald and divorced - that's a tough trio) might actually be a REAL guy somewhere. As could the Gamefaqs guy, although I can only assume you trolls clearly ID'd my RFD name clearly. :lol:

[DaWinman]

Back on-topic, but is EB accepting Borderlands GH versions? I bought one at RCSS and was planning on gifting it later, but if EB is giving $25.... too good to refuse.

[DaWinman]

Yep, got the PS3 pre-ordered and will pick it up from BB tomorrow (had a GC so I bought it there + 800 RZ x 2 for gamer's club). Why? Is it not looking good?

Can someone please answer this? Are there Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning reviews out yet? I went to Giant Bomb and didn't see anything, and Metacritic only lists a magazine article in the 8/10 range:

http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning

Doesn't seem like enough to move my pre-order.

[x-factor]

Zelda OoT 3DS is $14 EB a few days ago.


Classic Vinman. I see a lot of your topics were deleted because you were trolling beyond belief and got suspended.



http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991144-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61840728
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61717885
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/991143-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/61831127

Finally, the Earth revolves around the sun. Not around you. I know you're jealous of it, but get over it already. It's been happening for a while now.




I think we've found our perpetrator right here. :lol:

I guess that's why you didn't do this one a larger, more visible site like IGN or CNET (I have honestly never been to GameFAQs in my life), as no one on here has Mod privileges there. The lengths you people go to are insane, but I am in a good mood (tanned and well-fed) so I will choose to ignore the stupidity.

[DaWinman]

Classic Vinman. I see a lot of your topics were deleted because you were trolling beyond belief and got suspended.[/B]

Come on, you should never have admitted you were the Mod there, as it's clear to me what's going on now, and should be to a lot of others. My first question was "Why Gamefaqs, and not a bigger and more high-profile site" and you just gave everyone their answer.

And I'm just guessing here, as you don't seem to be very intelligent, but did you "break the story" too? If so, then :facepalm:

After that "fake dating site" joke (which was slightly humorous) I guess that's all I can expect from the RFD trolls.

[tao2001]

Can someone please answer this? Are there Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning reviews out yet? I went to Giant Bomb and didn't see anything, and Metacritic only lists a magazine article in the 8/10 range:

http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning

Doesn't seem like enough to move my pre-order.

IGN gave it a 9.

Personally, I played the demo and thought it was a blast. Just the kind of RPG I was in the mood for. Kind of like a single-player WoW.

[DaWinman]

IGN gave it a 9.

Personally, I played the demo and thought it was a blast. Just the kind of RPG I was in the mood for. Kind of like a single-player WoW.

I am definitely looking forward to a new RPG, and have a lot of hope in this one (Salvatore is not really my thing, but he's not bad) and if it's getting 8/10 to 9/10 reviews, then there is no reason to move my PO. I really should have gotten it from EB for the extras, but I had a BB GC burning a hole in my pocket + those 800RZ and gamer's club bonuses have me sucked in.

The demo is on both PS3 and XB360, right?

Oh yeah, and how is FF XIII-2 panning out? I haven't even picked mine up from EB yet (hopefully - for their sake - they still have the extras) and will probably do that tonight.

[Jaze]

Yeah, that was pretty funny how someone created a Gamefaqs account (did you lose your privileges on the dating sites?) as a joke, but unfortunately, I have no been online in maybe 5-6 days at least.

I do admit it would have been funny otherwise.

What did you post there? "Hi, I'm DaWinman from RFD!!"

Plus, what the h-ell is GameFAQS? I have never even heard of that site (do they even do video reviews?) and don't even post on any gaming sites (this place takes up way too much of my time as it is), and have never even read that one (I stick mostly to GB and IGN). Next time try something big and bold like IGN or CNET to do this on, as your joke will definitely get more attention.

I do take it as a compliment that I am so utterly memorable that RFD members would go so far as to create fake dating profiles and forum IDs for me. Hilarious.

Have you been living under a rock? It's only one of the top message boards in NA

[TripleQ]

I think we've found our perpetrator right here. :lol:

I guess that's why you didn't do this one a larger, more visible site like IGN or CNET (I have honestly never been to GameFAQs in my life), as no one on here has Mod privileges there. The lengths you people go to are insane, but I am in a good mood (tanned and well-fed) so I will choose to ignore the stupidity.

Weren't you a former reviewer? I'm surprised you haven't heard of GameFAQs, considering it's part of GameSpot?

Also

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/fs-assassin-creed-2-30-a-870373/#post10542155

[DaWinman]

Weren't you a former reviewer?

Sure, back when I was a kid on IGN, but I'm hardly an expert on today's "gaming world" (understatement of the year) and usually stick to Giant Bomb (and Metacritic for user comments/review averages) for my reviews. I honestly have never heard of Gamefaqs as a review site and it must not be too big for reviews/previews for me to miss it.

When I say "I have never been for Gamefaqs" I mean I have no bookmarks there, no account there, no regular visits there, and not that I haven't clicked a random Google link or something. And that's a fact, and it's probably the WORST place (though a personal troll of mine is a Mod there - do the math) to play a "fake DWinman account" trick on me.

And WTF did they post on there about me? It must have been pretty bad, and blatant to make people think it's me. Let me guess, it was something like "I'm DaWinman on RFD and I like setting up dating profiles to find women", right? :lol:

[DaWinman]

Have you been living under a rock? It's only one of the top message boards in NA

Well, I thought it was some review site, and the only message board I go to is here. I want to hear about "Game Deals", not games. :facepalm:

I never pretended to be an expert in online forums, and to be truthful, this one takes up too much of my time right now.

[DaWinman]

Finally, the Earth revolves around the sun. Not around you. I know you're jealous of it, but get over it already.

Then I would highly recommend that you guys stop setting up fake dating profiles and fake forum IDs, as otherwise, I'm going to start thinking half of you trolls are madly in love with me. :lol:

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Now that Vinman is back, I wonder when Fearless will be back. I prefer Vinman over the Fearless anyways, so whatever lol.

[Jaze]

Sure, back when I was a kid on IGN, but I'm hardly an expert on today's "gaming world" (understatement of the year) and usually stick to Giant Bomb (and Metacritic for user comments/review averages) for my reviews. I honestly have never heard of Gamefaqs as a review site and it must not be too big for reviews/previews for me to miss it.

When I say "I have never been for Gamefaqs" I mean I have no bookmarks there, no account there, no regular visits there, and not that I haven't clicked a random Google link or something. And that's a fact, and it's probably the WORST place (though a personal troll of mine is a Mod there - do the math) to play a "fake DWinman account" trick on me.

And WTF did they post on there about me? It must have been pretty bad, and blatant to make people think it's me. Let me guess, it was something like "I'm DaWinman on RFD and I like setting up dating profiles to find women", right? :lol:

While I agree that the reviews aren't all that. I have to disagree with you on the matter of previews.

[tao2001]

I am definitely looking forward to a new RPG, and have a lot of hope in this one (Salvatore is not really my thing, but he's not bad) and if it's getting 8/10 to 9/10 reviews, then there is no reason to move my PO. I really should have gotten it from EB for the extras, but I had a BB GC burning a hole in my pocket + those 800RZ and gamer's club bonuses have me sucked in.

The demo is on both PS3 and XB360, right?

Oh yeah, and how is FF XIII-2 panning out? I haven't even picked mine up from EB yet (hopefully - for their sake - they still have the extras) and will probably do that tonight.

As far as I know, the demo is available on both networks.

As for FF XIII-2, that was the PO I moved over to Kingdoms of Amalur. The EB bonus was pretty sick and the bonus for FF was pretty light in my opinion, so I switched it.

From what I'm hearing, FF does a lot of things right, but the basic mechanics are the same. I liked FF XIII, but I think I may wait until it gets cheaper.

[DaWinman]

Now that Vinman is back, I wonder when Fearless will be back. I prefer Vinman over the Fearless anyways, so whatever lol.

He's probably gone down South as well, as it's kind of a popular deal for many Canadians to take a break from the cold weather. Whenever the MC started yelling out "Who's from...." at shows, the Canucks always drowned out everyone else. Second were those Crazy Russians and their teenage wives. :lol::lol:

I was very surprised there were so many people from South America there - lots from Argentina and Chile - weird, but I guess they like the beaches. There were even Americans there, which I found strange since I thought there was an embargo??

[trinxified]

Bud, further denying doesn't help your cause... People here aren't stupid.

That guy on GameFAQs has the same tone, expressions, personality and the urge to brag about the deals he got on every opinionated post. He even speaks about the same things you do: bargain bins, EB trade-ins, changing PO's, $19.99 price point, clearance bins, how his life is so awesome, having every game, qualifiers for cheap, and value bins.

On top of that, has a similar username (which is NOT very common), lives in Ontario, comments on games, does EB trade-ins often, knows about RFD and tivs.ca

I don't think you need a private investigator to figure those out. I'm sure others will see this as well.

AND let's just say that you aren't the same person... Aren't you a bit curious or wondering as to how someone has a similar username AND also have the same special knack of obtaining hot deals and gaming life as you? You can't possibly think that someone is just trying to be like you? :|

[DaWinman]

On top of that, has a similar username (which is NOT very common), lives in Ontario, comments on games, does EB trade-ins often, knows about RFD and tivs.ca|

Gee, sounds a lot like that fake dating site that balonis set up, and mysteriously we have a Gamefaqs Mod (you should never have admitted that) on here too.

I would personally love to see these admissions of "knowing about RFD and tivs.ca" and "living in Ontario" and "using the DaWinman name on RFD" etc. reposted on here, so I can properly dissect them and unveil the real culprit. If the GF Mod is really pulling some BS on me, he will not be a Mod there long.

Isn't identity theft a crime these days?

[DaWinman]

By the way, I realize that all my trolls probably got all worried by my absence from RFD and were forced to concoct some bizarre "alternate-DaWiman" on another site, and that this is just some weird "love letter" from my many fans. Creepy, just like the fake dating profile balonis created, but still a compliment of sorts.

But hey, I am a self-admitted RFD addict, and the *only* time I take a break (other than when I'm temp-banned) is when I'm not around the PC or don't have web access - I'm a deal addict, so don't worry, I will always be back.

[trinxified]

Back on-topic, but is EB accepting Borderlands GH versions? I bought one at RCSS and was planning on gifting it later, but if EB is giving $25.... too good to refuse.

You're better than this... Nice try with derailing the topic of your exposure. How can you ask if EB is accepting GH (red-cased) versions? You know they do, and often tell others that they do when they ask the same thing. It's the same game, and you also know that EB takes almost any version of a game.

[tao2001]

I would personally love to see these admissions of "knowing about RFD and tivs.ca" and "living in Ontario" and "using the DaWinman name on RFD" etc. reposted on here, so I can properly dissect them and unveil the real culprit.

Or, and here's just a crazy idea, we could all not care about this pointless crap, stop talking trash, and maybe post deals or game reviews.

I don't care if DaWinman has 19 aliases that he uses on every forum known to man. I don't care if he posts a picture of himself sliding down a mountain on a toboggan made out of CEs that he stole from another guys Walmart cart.

Post which CEs they were and what they were on sale for. It's all good.

[DaWinman]

You're better than this... Nice try with derailing the topic of your exposure.

I would personally love to see these admissions of "knowing about RFD and tivs.ca" and "living in Ontario" and "using the DaWinman name on RFD" etc. reposted on here, so I can properly dissect them and unveil the real culprit. If the GF Mod is really pulling some BS on me, he will not be a Mod there long.

[DaWinman]

I don't care if DaWinman has 19 aliases that he uses on every forum known to man. I don't care if he posts a picture of himself sliding down a mountain on a toboggan made out of CEs that he stole from another guys Walmart cart.

I apologize for this, but I thought it was a just a little joke, but now I am seeing that they're trying to (with the apparent help of a GF Mod) to post personal information about me, links to RFD and tivs.ca, etc. and it's getting kind of creepy, don't you think?

At this point, I think I need to contact gamefaqs and report the Mod.

Or does anyone actually believe that I would run onto an international forum and start yelling that "I live in Ontario, I live in Ontario!!" Jesus.

[trinxified]

Anyway in other news:

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1216517p1.html

This guy talks so highly of KoA: Reckoning but only gives it a 9. His review sounds like a 10 but was just scared to anger the Skyrim hardcore fans (since it received 9.5) Nonetheless, it looks like a very good game. The demo was very well praised and adored by most. :lol:

And here's my serious beef with FF XIII-2:

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1218042p1.html

I hate the idea of not "finishing" a game, and even worse requiring DLC to end it off. It's a new idea, but I don't think it would do well with the community.

[DaWinman]

This guy talks so highly of KoA: Reckoning but only gives it a 9. His review sounds like a 10 but was just scared to anger the Skyrim hardcore fans (since it received 9.5)

Who cares, 9, 9.5 - I'll see on Tuesday if it's any good. Western RPGs are so rare on the PS3 that I'm more than willing to take the chance.

[La Fleur]

Well, I thought it was some review site, and the only message board I go to is here. I want to hear about "Game Deals", not games. :facepalm:

I never pretended to be an expert in online forums, and to be truthful, this one takes up too much of my time right now.

Hewlett Packard would like that sent to them in writing please.

[FreedomG20]

And here's my serious beef with FF XIII-2:

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1218042p1.html

I hate the idea of not "finishing" a game, and even worse requiring DLC to end it off. It's a new idea, but I don't think it would do well with the community.

It depends on what you define as "finishing a game". There are different endings if you play post-game including a secret ending if you've collected all of the fragments. So you can either finish the story mode and have you "unfinished ending", or you can aim for the other/secret ending(s) :razz: I don't know how satisfying the secret ending is so I can't comment if it's worth to get that far unless you're aiming for the platinum.

[La Fleur]

Also, I highly doubt Vinman went anywhere. There has been no winter in Ontario, any fool with the weather network or internet could tell that, so not sure what terrible weather he's alluding to that needed escaping. If anything Vin fled south for tax evasion for the thousands he made re-selling $1 WM games

[civ@uw]

How long does it take for pre-orders to arrive from BestBuy?

[civicb]

Guys just wondering...does it make a difference in tivs between a gh version vs regular?

[fatal15]

It depends on what you define as "finishing a game". There are different endings if you play post-game including a secret ending if you've collected all of the fragments. So you can either finish the story mode and have you "unfinished ending", or you can aim for the other/secret ending(s) :razz: I don't know how satisfying the secret ending is so I can't comment if it's worth to get that far unless you're aiming for the platinum.

I am aiming for the plat, any good guides online or should I buy the book?

[trinxified]

I am aiming for the plat, any good guides online or should I buy the book?

The good guides are usually on GameFAQs made by hardcore users since it contains the stuff on strategy guides plus more, but it might not be complete to the fullest yet since it just released. I usually go there to get my gaming needs, especially for RPGs.

[FreedomG20]

I am aiming for the plat, any good guides online or should I buy the book?

the plat for this is relatively straight forward. there aren't any tricks to look out for. i'm using this right now: http://www.ps3trophies.org/game/final-fantasy-xiii-2/guide/.

[St1fl3rR]

Feb 6/12

EB 360 Dead Rising $7
EB 360 Batman Arkham Asylum $7
EB 360 Midnight Club: Los Angeles $5.25

More then I expected to get from these! :lol:

[TripleQ]

If anything, I think Vinny needs to apologize to balonis for dragging his name through the mud.. I'm pretty sure it wasn't him who created that online dating profile.

[TripleQ]

Guys just wondering...does it make a difference in tivs between a gh version vs regular?

Often yes, if they have different UPCs then there could be multiple SKUs in EB's system.

[civicb]

Often yes, if they have different UPCs then there could be multiple SKUs in EB's system.

ThankQQQ

[DaWinman]

If anything, I think Vinny needs to apologize to balonis for dragging his name through the mud.. I'm pretty sure it wasn't him who created that online dating profile.

Sure, and he only posts that monster-sized image every few days - if balonis didn't have a hand in creating it, he sure is proud of it for some weird reason. :facepalm:

Me, apologize to him/it? Sure. :lol:

[DaWinman]

Often yes, if they have different UPCs then there could be multiple SKUs in EB's system.

Obviously, and that's why I asked about the Borderlands GH the first place.

I also think that is why there were so many discrepancies between Oblivion GOTY XB360 values - the old original UPC qualified, while the new PH one didn't.

[spham]

the plat for this is relatively straight forward. there aren't any tricks to look out for. i'm using this right now: http://www.ps3trophies.org/game/final-fantasy-xiii-2/guide/.

I hope there's no grinding for ridiculously rare drops involved. The FFXIII plat took me about 85 hours in total and a lot of it was grinding for those stupid traps.

[BlissKira]

As far as I know, the demo is available on both networks.

As for FF XIII-2, that was the PO I moved over to Kingdoms of Amalur. The EB bonus was pretty sick and the bonus for FF was pretty light in my opinion, so I switched it.

From what I'm hearing, FF does a lot of things right, but the basic mechanics are the same. I liked FF XIII, but I think I may wait until it gets cheaper.

I'm loving FF13-2 atm, and the DLC (although not that great) sold for $18 (weapon DLC) and $15 (Summoner Garb outfit) hehe. Normally I wouldn't sell DLC, but I honestly had no use for these DLC at all... even Omega seems weak now that you can buy Lightning/Amoda tmorrow (which I'll definitely use more than Omega). The DLC is only 2.99 for PSN and 240 MSP, yet people pay $50 for Omega :razz:. People have money to waste =O. FOr $50 you could almost pre-order another copy of the game at Amazon with the code T_T.

[DaWinman]

I'm loving FF13-2 atm, and the DLC (although not that great) sold for $18 (weapon DLC) and $15 (Summoner Garb outfit) hehe.

Local or online?

[trinxified]

I'm loving FF13-2 atm, and the DLC (although not that great) sold for $18 (weapon DLC) and $15 (Summoner Garb outfit) hehe. Normally I wouldn't sell DLC, but I honestly had no use for these DLC at all... even Omega seems weak now that you can buy Lightning/Amoda tmorrow (which I'll definitely use more than Omega). The DLC is only 2.99 for PSN and 240 MSP, yet people pay $50 for Omega :razz:. People have money to waste =O. FOr $50 you could almost pre-order another copy of the game at Amazon with the code T_T.

Isn't the weapon (Genji Bow) attainable in game anyway?

[BlissKira]

It depends on what you define as "finishing a game". There are different endings if you play post-game including a secret ending if you've collected all of the fragments. So you can either finish the story mode and have you "unfinished ending", or you can aim for the other/secret ending(s) :razz: I don't know how satisfying the secret ending is so I can't comment if it's worth to get that far unless you're aiming for the platinum.

I actually heard that the secrets to the ending are explained when you go through all the side missions etc. so the ending isn't really that terrible (haven't gotten to it, only heard things) so maybe it's an ending where you need to really work through the game to understand? That or it's just a cliff hanger for future major DLC or FF13-3 (which I honestly think would be excessive at this point..).

Curious about the "episode" DLCs though. I hate the thought of having to buy all these DLCs for more content like this, but from what I see/hear, FF13-2 seems like a pretty full-fledged game, and people have no problem paying DLC for other games. Heck Square Enix spends years on these types of FF games and get a fraction of what CoD sells, PLUS they get money for DLC. If I was a publishing/developing company, I'd feel a little ticked off, and would want a piece of this "easy money" as well.

[BlissKira]

Local or online?

eBay :razz: Though there's people selling it for A LOT cheaper, (like $15 for both DLCs) so I'm surprised I sold mine.


Isn't the weapon (Genji Bow) attainable in game anyway?

Yeah I heard that, but not entirely sure? Either way, it's just a red-coloured weapon basically, Im sure there's easily more powerful weapons maybe not even halfway through the game..

Btw, you guys hear about Noel's Ezio outfit DLC coming out sometime?

[FreedomG20]

I hope there's no grinding for ridiculously rare drops involved. The FFXIII plat took me about 85 hours in total and a lot of it was grinding for those stupid traps.

One of the fragment requires you to have 100% monster completion to get. 100% completion means you only have to fight the monster once to have the monster data saved, you don't need to capture or have all of its info unlocked. So you might have to grind in certain areas for a rare monster, but that's what I think might take the longest to do.

[spham]

I'm loving FF13-2 atm, and the DLC (although not that great) sold for $18 (weapon DLC) and $15 (Summoner Garb outfit) hehe. Normally I wouldn't sell DLC, but I honestly had no use for these DLC at all... even Omega seems weak now that you can buy Lightning/Amoda tmorrow (which I'll definitely use more than Omega). The DLC is only 2.99 for PSN and 240 MSP, yet people pay $50 for Omega :razz:. People have money to waste =O. FOr $50 you could almost pre-order another copy of the game at Amazon with the code T_T.

:facepalm: Man I wish I didn't redeem my DLC codes on day 1. I didn't think I could get much for them, so I used the codes. That's ridiculous how much you guys are getting for them.

[DaWinman]

Also, I highly doubt Vinman went anywhere. There has been no winter in Ontario, any fool with the weather network or internet could tell that

If you missed the several instances of freezing rain we had (our outside car was caked) then I would suggest that to find that "fool" you just need to look in the mirror.

And you also must be a little kid or something, as anyone who travels realizes that you just don't book a trip a week before (which is about how far ahead weather can be predicted) the flight date. All this was done in Aug/Sept, which not only allows you to plan your vacation, but also scoop up the best deals. Our trip was a real bargain, and the week after we booked it, it went up $1500 and kept on going.

And yes, when I was booking in August, I assumed the start of February would be pretty cold. :lol:

[TripleQ]

Sure, and he only posts that monster-sized image every few days - if balonis didn't have a hand in creating it, he sure is proud of it for some weird reason. :facepalm:

Me, apologize to him/it? Sure. :lol:


Well, regardless of your disposition to balonis, I tried to get to the bottom of this but either the original post was deleted or my searching skills aren't very good. I could only find this

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/vinmans-video-game-deals-friday-flyer-edition-oct-22nd-xeerochild-edition-954999/#post11741475

he/she/it may be the culprit

[FreedomG20]

I'm loving FF13-2 atm, and the DLC (although not that great) sold for $18 (weapon DLC) and $15 (Summoner Garb outfit) hehe. Normally I wouldn't sell DLC, but I honestly had no use for these DLC at all... even Omega seems weak now that you can buy Lightning/Amoda tmorrow (which I'll definitely use more than Omega). The DLC is only 2.99 for PSN and 240 MSP, yet people pay $50 for Omega :razz:. People have money to waste =O. FOr $50 you could almost pre-order another copy of the game at Amazon with the code T_T.

How on earth are you selling the codes? The weapon dlc and the summoner outfit dlc are both on the same piece of paper. Are you just emailing your buyers the codes or cutting the paper in half and then shipping it to them if they're two separate buyers? :razz:

[BlissKira]

How on earth are you selling the codes? The weapon dlc and the summoner outfit dlc are both on the same piece of paper. Are you just emailing your buyers the codes or cutting the paper in half and then shipping it to them if they're two separate buyers? :razz:

Although technically your supposed to "ship" the physical "card/paper", you can hoenstly write the code on a piece of paper and ship it =P. All my buyers never want me to ship it cause it saves them the shipping cost (even if it's like a dollar) and they'd rather have it emailed to them so they have it to use right away :D

[FreedomG20]

Although technically your supposed to "ship" the physical "card/paper", you can hoenstly write the code on a piece of paper and ship it =P. All my buyers never want me to ship it cause it saves them the shipping cost (even if it's like a dollar) and they'd rather have it emailed to them so they have it to use right away :D

Your buyers want to save on the shipping costs... but are willing to spend $18 and $15 to buy the dlc codes :facepalm: You're an extremely lucky person, Bliss :lol:

[spham]

Although technically your supposed to "ship" the physical "card/paper", you can hoenstly write the code on a piece of paper and ship it =P. All my buyers never want me to ship it cause it saves them the shipping cost (even if it's like a dollar) and they'd rather have it emailed to them so they have it to use right away :D

I usually do both. I hear there's some risk when you e-mail them the code. Since there's no shipment involved, they can claim they never received it and get their money back and keep your code.

[SkankButta]

Hey lamers, anybody miss me? Did I miss any great deals?

In case anyone cares, I was in San Diego on business, then popped back for a few days before heading to Cuba for a week of sun and fun - hilarious that I totally missed two big ice storms (though the car we stored outside the garage was pretty caked) and was basking in the sun while everyone else was sliding around Ontario. :lol:

But OMG, talk about slow wireless - Dominican was bad last year and Cuba was even worse. I think all the crazy Russians overloaded the WLAN system, as once they all left on Friday, things unproved measurably. Not even worth it to surf at night, so I just relaxed and if there was any crazy deal, I totally missed out.

LOL... Was there a big charity event going on in San Diego? You're so generous that you are no taking your game giving across borders. Or was K-Mart having a huge close-out sale down there and you flew there to pick up $1 games? ;)

[SkankButta]

IGN gave it a 9.

Personally, I played the demo and thought it was a blast. Just the kind of RPG I was in the mood for. Kind of like a single-player WoW.

I played the demo and thought it was "meh"... Glitchty as hell too.

[SkankButta]

Anyway in other news:

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1216517p1.html

This guy talks so highly of KoA: Reckoning but only gives it a 9. His review sounds like a 10 but was just scared to anger the Skyrim hardcore fans (since it received 9.5) Nonetheless, it looks like a very good game. The demo was very well praised and adored by most. :lol:

And here's my serious beef with FF XIII-2:

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1218042p1.html

I hate the idea of not "finishing" a game, and even worse requiring DLC to end it off. It's a new idea, but I don't think it would do well with the community.


Am I the only one who likes FF13 better than FF13-2? Some of the items they added just don't make sense to me.

[SkankButta]

Your buyers want to save on the shipping costs... but are willing to spend $18 and $15 to buy the dlc codes :facepalm: You're an extremely lucky person, Bliss :lol:

Actually, people are stupid. It has nothing to do with being lucky.

[skullsession]

I played the demo and thought it was "meh"... Glitchty as hell too.

After playing the demo a few hours ago I did find the same glitches. I just chalked it up to being a demo, and pre-ordered the game anyhow. I can live with glitches.

I was playing Oblivion for the last few days, and thought the combat in Kingdoms of Amalur to be refreshing. Actually, the whole demo was a lot of fun and promises to be a rather deep game.

Has anyone played Skyrim AND this one yet? I have Skyrim in my backlog and if it's like Oblivion, it may be a while before I get to it....

[braveblade]

I usually do both. I hear there's some risk when you e-mail them the code. Since there's no shipment involved, they can claim they never received it and get their money back and keep your code.

Got hit once already. One buyer bought the code and told me to email him/her the code via eBay message. 1 week later I received an eBay dispute saying "No physical item received". In the end I had to refund the buyer. World is cruel and there are bad people everywhere...

[fatal15]

After playing the demo a few hours ago I did find the same glitches. I just chalked it up to being a demo, and pre-ordered the game anyhow. I can live with glitches.

I was playing Oblivion for the last few days, and thought the combat in Kingdoms of Amalur to be refreshing. Actually, the whole demo was a lot of fun and promises to be a rather deep game.

Has anyone played Skyrim AND this one yet? I have Skyrim in my backlog and if it's like Oblivion, it may be a while before I get to it....

I like the combat in this game as well, skyrim has floaty controls for me so I traded it. I won't get this game til summer tho I won't have time for it til then.

[wai_lai416]

Got hit once already. One buyer bought the code and told me to email him/her the code via eBay message. 1 week later I received an eBay dispute saying "No physical item received". In the end I had to refund the buyer. World is cruel and there are bad people everywhere...

i always mailed the physical card even if i email them the code thru regular mail. i'll just take some pictures as proof that i was mailed to this address etc etc to cover myself.

btw if you trade in games @ bestbuy that's $8 or more towards preorder you get extra $10bux credit.. so good deal if you trade in games that's $20-25bux coz you'll end up with 30-35bux credit.. i traded in my fifa 12 for $35bux.. the rep didn't do the preorder for me at the til and told me to go to the front to preorder on the store credit.. so i just took the store credit and preordered online instead coz if u preorder games online u get $5bux off instantly off all games that doesn't ahve the $10bux preorder bonus. so basically traded in a $25 game for a $40bux game.. YMMV though.. coz most will just do the preorder on the spot for you.

[skullsession]

I like the combat in this game as well, skyrim has floaty controls for me so I traded it. I won't get this game til summer tho I won't have time for it til then.

I think I may trade it in, or give it to the kids to play... I'm kinda underwhelmed by Skyrim.....

[wesdonfromvan]

did you also get the 800 reward zone points as well?


i always mailed the physical card even if i email them the code thru regular mail. i'll just take some pictures as proof that i was mailed to this address etc etc to cover myself.

btw if you trade in games @ bestbuy that's $8 or more towards preorder you get extra $10bux credit.. so good deal if you trade in games that's $20-25bux coz you'll end up with 30-35bux credit.. i traded in my fifa 12 for $35bux.. the rep didn't do the preorder for me at the til and told me to go to the front to preorder on the store credit.. so i just took the store credit and preordered online instead coz if u preorder games online u get $5bux off instantly off all games that doesn't ahve the $10bux preorder bonus. so basically traded in a $25 game for a $40bux game.. YMMV though.. coz most will just do the preorder on the spot for you.

[wai_lai416]

did you also get the 800 reward zone points as well?

like i said the $5bux off are only available on games that don't have the 800 reward zone points hence $10bux off. so it's basically all the psv games

[belowzeros]

i really hated that demo, the controls mostly. things just felt too floaty or loose. there is also something wrong with the way people walk around the world maybe it's related. they are either below the ground texture or above it. but just a niggle it doesn't bother me.


although I hated the combat feel (not the actual mechaincs) I'm gonna give it a buy and test it out. it's got a lot of promise I just felt it was a poor demo.

[fatal15]

I think I may trade it in, or give it to the kids to play... I'm kinda underwhelmed by Skyrim.....

If you are going to trade it do it at bestbuy. $30 + $10 preorder promo. If you want, you can come back later and refund the preorder, thus having the $40 on store credit.

[Jaze]

Anyone know the TIV at EB for psp 2000?

[shynepo3]

today, eb games..:

Alan wake 360 - $7
Fable III 360 - $8 (surprised on this one)
Halo Reach 360 - $10

The Sims 3 Pet 3DS - $7 (wtf)

Unchartered 3 ps3 - $16.50

I also brought in NBA 2k12 360, but I forgot what the value was, since I decided to keep it for now. I ended up actually trading in reach and fable 3 towards my vita pre-order...down to $20 balance. they actually selling the vita games now at the location i was at. was gonna grab unchartered, decided not too..

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

lmao only at EB/GS:

http://kotaku.com/5882873/gamestops-latest-deal-makes-no-damn-sense

[trinxified]

lmao only at EB/GS:

http://kotaku.com/5882873/gamestops-latest-deal-makes-no-damn-sense

:lol: If I were to guess, the "correct" third game is another $39.99 game which is God of War Origins for 3D effect

[DaWinman]

But there are technically 3 games, as both versions of GT5 are shown.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

But there are technically 3 games, as both versions of GT5 are shown.

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus are two games. If someone picked that, then there you go. Those are your two games. If you don't pick that, then you have no choice but to pick vanilla GT5 and GT5 XL :lol:

[DaWinman]

ICO and Shadow of the Colossus are two games. If someone picked that, then there you go. Those are your two games.

I am not sure where that specific is listed? Is the article missing a part of the poster?

Ico/SoTC is one physical game/disc, it's just a dual-title pack. I supposes if they listed a Capcom Classics or other compilation, it would be 25 games?

[DaWinman]

Gamespot's Kingdoms of Amalur review is up, and with a lot more useful information compared to previous reviews (7.5/10);

http://www.gamespot.com/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/reviews/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-review-6349784/

Joystiq game it 100% (WTF?) while G4TV hammered it with a 50% rating. There seems to be a "if you like story, environment, exploring and characterization, you'll hate Kingdoms of Amalur, but if you prefer hack-n-slash fighting with lots of loot, you'll love it."

I think I need to figure out which kind of gamer I am before heading out to BB at lunch.

[fatal15]

I think I need to figure out which kind of gamer I am before heading out to BB at lunch.

:lol::lol::lol:

[stulec52]

anyone know the TIV of F1 2011 for 3DS?
BB or EB
couldn't even find the game on TIVS.CA

[DaWinman]

So, has anyone picked up Kingdoms of Amalur yet and played the game enough for a quick review?

[DaWinman]

I also tried the Syndicate demo last night, and OMG am I glad I did not pre-order this. The *first* thing I thought of with all the "slumping cyborgs" shuffling around was yet another zombie apocalypse game, and apparently I was not alone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o91Gr4wXMZc

This game looks really, really, really bad.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

anyone know the TIV of F1 2011 for 3DS?
BB or EB
couldn't even find the game on TIVS.CA

I didn't even know it existed for the 3DS.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I also tried the Syndicate demo last night, and OMG am I glad I did not pre-order this. The *first* thing I thought of with all the "slumping cyborgs" shuffling around was yet another zombie apocalypse game, and apparently I was not alone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o91Gr4wXMZc

This game looks really, really, really bad.

game box art looks pretty sick lol.

[skullsession]

If you are going to trade it do it at bestbuy. $30 + $10 preorder promo. If you want, you can come back later and refund the preorder, thus having the $40 on store credit.

Thanks for the tip, sadly there isn't a BB near me. I'm limited to EB, FS, and TS....

[Captain Snazzypants]

So, has anyone picked up Kingdoms of Amalur yet and played the game enough for a quick review?

So far, the metacritic ratings are fairly high (link (http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/critic-reviews)). I don't get the 100/100 reviews (could these shills be any more obvious?) which stand out as much as the ones at 50/100 or below.

[tao2001]

So far, the metacritic ratings are fairly high (link (http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/critic-reviews)). I don't get the 100/100 reviews (could these shills be any more obvious?) which stand out as much as the ones at 50/100 or below.

From what I've read, the 50/100 may have stemmed from an issue between Adam Sessler and 38 Studios.

[DaWinman]

From what I've read, the 50/100 may have stemmed from an issue between Adam Sessler and 38 Studios.

Yes, Adam didn't like the game.

I'll definitely have my opinion on here tomorrow, as there are just too few Western RPGs out there for PS3 to not take the shot.

[DaWinman]

So far, the metacritic ratings are fairly high (link (http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/critic-reviews)). I don't get the 100/100 reviews (could these shills be any more obvious?)

This kind of stuff is hilarious, and will only sucker people who are too stupid to have $59.99 to blow. :lol:

This game is one of the best games you will ever play. Did you like Skyrim? This game is way better. Did you like God of War? This game is way better. Basically this game delivers everything and anything you hope for in an amazing game.

Exceeds all of my expectations for a game in the A-RPG genre. Gameplay is stellar and unparalleled by any of its competitors. If you're looking for a great game that will be one of the funnest you've played, then this is the one for you. I was also surprised at how well they integrated the fantastic combat into a lore-laden world. The immersion is instant and perpetual which as an RPG junkie, is a must

[DaWinman]

So far, the metacritic ratings are fairly high (link (http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning/critic-reviews)).

It's weird, but I actually read some of the reviews, and the 10/10 ones don't read like the number they gave it. From Gaming Nexus, a 100% rating:

The game isn’t bad visually, but it definitely has its issues. The world and its characters are all varied and interesting, but they have a lot of problems technically with things like pop up and a horrible draw distance. Seriously, there are times when the game looks like a first-generation Xbox 360 game, and perhaps even worse.

Do graphics not matter anymore?

Oh well, I'm still picking it up, and am crossing my fingers for a good game - and hopefully the EB extras aren't that good.

[tao2001]

Do graphics not matter anymore?

Why should they? I'm playing a game for the experience, the story. I don't care if the game is shiny.

I want substance, not flash. Game reviews should be based on the experience, not on whether or not you can see beads of sweat on your characters face.

[DaWinman]

Why should they? I'm playing a game for the experience, the story. I don't care if the game is shiny.

No, I agree, but I meant in the context that this review gave it a 100% (perfect) review score, and just that paragraph alone should have lost it points.

[tao2001]

No, I agree, but I meant in the context that this review gave it a 100% (perfect) review score, and just that paragraph alone should have lost it points.

Admittedly, the reviewing journalists have kind of lost perspective. They are more apt to give something a ludicrous review, high or low, just because they want to seem like their opinions carry some greater weight.

[DaWinman]

You grabbing a copy today, Tao?

[tao2001]

You grabbing a copy today, Tao?

Definitely. Feels like a single player WoW which feels like a nice change after Skyrim. Loved Skyrim to death, but after playing the demo, I think it will be a welcome difference.

[DaWinman]

Definitely. Feels like a single player WoW which feels like a nice change after Skyrim. Loved Skyrim to death, but after playing the demo, I think it will be a welcome difference.

Crap, I just read that EA pulled another trick and that there is no manual in any of the copies (even the required PS3 one is just a pamphlet) and you are forced to go online to look up any details. Come on, I just laid down $60+tax in BB gift card money, and they can't even include a manual, and for an HUGE hundreds-of-hours-of-gameplay RPG no less.

When 200+ hour RPGs with ability trees, fates, skills, and many other minutiae stop including a paper manual, I start to get depressed for the future of gaming. :(

[Haz]

Definitely. Feels like a single player WoW which feels like a nice change after Skyrim. Loved Skyrim to death, but after playing the demo, I think it will be a welcome difference.

Supposedly, the game started off as an MMO. Kotaku has a great review of it here:

http://kotaku.com/5882533/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-the-kotaku-review

Also, here's a live feed of someone playing it right now:

http://www.twitch.tv/totalbiscuit

[Haz]

Crap, I just read that EA pulled another trick and that there is no manual in any of the copies (even the required PS3 one is just a pamphlet) and you are forced to go online to look up any details. Come on, I just laid down $60+tax in BB gift card money, and they can't even include a manual, and for an HUGE hundreds-of-hours-of-gameplay RPG no less.

When 200+ hour RPGs with ability trees, fates, skills, and many other minutiae stop including a paper manual, I start to get depressed for the future of gaming. :(

Alice Madness Returns didn't come with a manual either. With all the damn training bits that are often built into games these days, they aren't needed but still have an option to get an online version.

[DaWinman]

Alice Madness Returns didn't come with a manual either. With all the damn training bits that are often built into games these days, they aren't needed but still have an option to get an online version.

Come on, I have bought games without manuals before, and while I didn't appreciate it, these were usually racing or action games with minimal design, but I kinda draw the line at 200+ hour RPGs pulling the same trick.

And it's not like this game doesn't *need* or *have* a manual, EA just expects you to print it off online and even give a link with the game.

[tao2001]

Come on, I have bought games without manuals before, and while I didn't appreciate it, these were usually racing or action games with minimal design, but I kinda draw the line at 200+ hour RPGs pulling the same trick.

And it's not like this game doesn't *need* or *have* a manual, EA just expects you to print it off online and even give a link with the game.

Or spend $30 on the official strategy guide:

http://www.ebgames.ca/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-official-strategy-guide/312527

[Haz]

Come on, I have bought games without manuals before, and while I didn't appreciate it, these were usually racing or action games with minimal design, but I kinda draw the line at 200+ hour RPGs pulling the same trick.

And it's not like this game doesn't *need* or *have* a manual, EA just expects you to print it off online and even give a link with the game.

I've been playing Aion without a manual. The damn game walks you through how to play in the first 10 or 15 minutes. It's not that difficult.

[DaWinman]

I've been playing Aion without a manual. The damn game walks you through how to play in the first 10 or 15 minutes. It's not that difficult.

I know, I just don't like that EA realizes that a big RPG like this needs a manual, but then tells you to "print it yourself" (an actual comment on their support forums) so that their execs can buy another 3rd-world nation. :lol:

[trinxified]

For anyone who's got a monster PC like myself, here's a deal where you'll spend almost your lifetime playing:

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/13438/

Elder Scrolls III, IV and V for $49.99

[Lone_Prodigy]

EA is just being environmentally friendly by not printing manuals. :lol:

[DaWinman]

EA is just being environmentally friendly by not printing manuals. :lol:

Yeah, environmentally friendly to their wallets. :D

[Guitarmy]

Like with batman arkham city (I believe) that had basically no manual but had a pamphlet full of toys that was bigger than the manual.

[tao2001]

Yeah, environmentally friendly to their wallets. :D

Electronic Arts: A Green Company.

[Haz]

Like with batman arkham city (I believe) that had basically no manual but had a pamphlet full of toys that was bigger than the manual.

That's correct. I just recently opened Arkham City to play and noticed the same thing.

[stulec52]

I didn't even know it existed for the 3DS.

yep.
grabbed it @ BB for $30 as I was going on a trip, and thought as a long time Codemasters fan I would enjoy it.
I did not.
it plays rubbish on the 3DS,
perhaps I'm being unfair as I love how it plays on 360/PS3, but it's just not easy to enjoy on the 3DS.

I'll try to pop in to an EB today nd will post a TIV then.

also
Feb 7 FS PS3 F1 2011 - $25
FS PS3 NBA2K12- $17

[Haz]

For anyone who's got a monster PC like myself, here's a deal where you'll spend almost your lifetime playing:

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/13438/

Elder Scrolls III, IV and V for $49.99

You don't need a monster PC to run these games but it certainly looks nicer if you do (I run Skyrim maxed out but no AA/AF on my laptop just fine).

Good deal, especially now with the official mod tools and high resolution pack available for Skyrim.

[chadley]

Crap, I just read that EA pulled another trick and that there is no manual in any of the copies (even the required PS3 one is just a pamphlet) and you are forced to go online to look up any details. Come on, I just laid down $60+tax in BB gift card money, and they can't even include a manual, and for an HUGE hundreds-of-hours-of-gameplay RPG no less.

When 200+ hour RPGs with ability trees, fates, skills, and many other minutiae stop including a paper manual, I start to get depressed for the future of gaming. :(

Actually the manual is included on-disc. You can select it from the main menu. Just installing my PS3 copy now, took under 5 minutes (for the game, not the manual).

[DaWinman]

Like with batman arkham city (I believe) that had basically no manual but had a pamphlet full of toys that was bigger than the manual.

Now that is funny - I guess it's A-Okay to kill trees, assuming you can make more $$$ off it. :lol:

[stulec52]

Actually the manual is included on-disc. You can select it from the main menu. Just installing my PS3 copy now, took under 5 minutes (for the game, not the manual).

when they start doing this, I wonder if there is much point owning actual disk copies of games.
Might as well just be all digital (apart from the obvious trade in deals etc, which we all like to partake in)
When I buy games, I like getting all the stuff that should come in the box.

[skullsession]

From what I've read, the 50/100 may have stemmed from an issue between Adam Sessler and 38 Studios.

Who the hell notices Adam when Morgan is on the screen anyhow.... :lol:

(I hope we are talking about X-Play)

[Haz]

Now that is funny - I guess it's A-Okay to kill trees, assuming you can make more $$$ off it. :lol:

PAL version but exactly the same content.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT9SfmInK7I

[DaWinman]

when they start doing this, I wonder if there is much point owning actual disk copies of games.

That's what pirates say every single day, and once news of this came out, I bet piracy rates flew through the roof.

I don't know if that's the problem, but when I was at BB around 1:30PM (after the usual lunch rush), the "game guy" told me I was one of the few to PO it in that store, and that he had "stacks and stacks" in the backroom, with virtually no sales so far. Definitely not getting the attention of the AAA game release.

[TechRock]

boo was gonna t2 for kingdom at fs but forgot that my infamous 2 got not for resale at the back =(

[civicb]

Need help! My eb refused to take 3 of my qualifiers for the bump towards vita...they said i need 4 together to be able to bump but I showed them the eb website about the bottom promo(buy hardware and trade ANY $8 game fOr $25) and they just said can't override it manually... Eat should I do? Not sure if I can grab one more qualifier just in time...

[BlissKira]

boo was gonna t2 for kingdom at fs but forgot that my infamous 2 got not for resale at the back =(

Damn.. that sucks.

A sneaky attempt would be to print off a cover OR go to a gamestore and switch the covers with a used copy muwahaha :twisted: (or you know, ask politely to do so :D).

[fatal15]

Need help! My eb refused to take 3 of my qualifiers for the bump towards vita...they said i need 4 together to be able to bump but I showed them the eb website about the bottom promo(buy hardware and trade ANY $8 game fOr $25) and they just said can't override it manually... Eat should I do? Not sure if I can grab one more qualifier just in time...

hmm, you can come back later and try with a diff employee. Or another Eb, or force them to call HR.

[TechRock]

Damn.. that sucks.

A sneaky attempt would be to print off a cover OR go to a gamestore and switch the covers with a used copy muwahaha :twisted: (or you know, ask politely to do so :D).

i will try to print it out tmr or something at school =/

[Zoheeb]

At Ebgames

Black ops PS3-$8
Assassin Creed Brotherhood PS3-$10
Rage X360-$8

[BlissKira]

At Ebgames

Black ops PS3-$8
Assassin Creed Brotherhood PS3-$10
Rage X360-$8

Oh snap the PS3 version qualifies now for BO


i will try to print it out tmr or something at school =/

Good luck =D. Just curious, but do you plan on printing it on a special kind of paper or just regular old printing paper? I know my Business/Tech department has some NICE quality ink and paper which would probably work really well (although it's not free to print xD)

[GoGet]

hmm, you can come back later and try with a diff employee. Or another Eb, or force them to call HR.

Yup. Or suggest that they call another store and have someone walk them through the process over the phone. Lie and say you called another store and they told you its possible. Anything to get the ball rolling.

Its frustrating they'll stop you because they haven't been shown (or don't remember) how to manually push the order through. Its an entirely different thing for them to not even bother asking someone who probably knows how to do it.

[Taeyeon]

At Ebgames

Black ops PS3-$8
Assassin Creed Brotherhood PS3-$10
Rage X360-$8

black ops ps3 version qualifies now? nice

[civicb]

At Ebgames

Black ops PS3-$8
Assassin Creed Brotherhood PS3-$10
Rage X360-$8

In that case I hv one more qualifier ;)
Thanks for the update...but will they take my hardened edition?

[Balanar08]

black ops ps3 version qualifies now? nice

OMG time to trade that turd. Got to say I love BO and must say its better than MW3

[BlissKira]

In that case I hv one more qualifier ;)
Thanks for the update...but will they take my hardened edition?

Yup. Just trade the game + steelbook (I assume steelbook anyways) no need for the extras

[civicb]

Yup. Or suggest that they call another store and have someone walk them through the process over the phone. Lie and say you called another store and they told you its possible. Anything to get the ball rolling.

Its frustrating they'll stop you because they haven't been shown (or don't remember) how to manually push the order through. Its an entirely different thing for them to not even bother asking someone who probably knows how to do it.

I did tell them tht my friend did the exact same thing in another eb without a problem, and they kept saying it just couldn't be done manually...and I believe these words were from the mouth of the store manager!!!(female) Fking ridiculous...

[Bencherstyle]

anyone tried to pickup jak and dax collection today?

my store didnt have any :(

[Vallum]

I did tell them tht my friend did the exact same thing in another eb without a problem, and they kept saying it just couldn't be done manually...and I believe these words were from the mouth of the store manager!!!(female) Fking ridiculous...

I got the same "can't manually override it" which is just a straight up lie. I ended up calling another EB in the area and had the manager confirm that a) the deal is you can trade up to 4 games at any time (doesn't have to be all at once) and b) that the employees are able to/should be overriding the system manually. I went back in the store 5 mins later with this information and the employee did it. Entire process took 45mins

[spham]

Crap, I just read that EA pulled another trick and that there is no manual in any of the copies (even the required PS3 one is just a pamphlet) and you are forced to go online to look up any details. Come on, I just laid down $60+tax in BB gift card money, and they can't even include a manual, and for an HUGE hundreds-of-hours-of-gameplay RPG no less.

When 200+ hour RPGs with ability trees, fates, skills, and many other minutiae stop including a paper manual, I start to get depressed for the future of gaming. :(

Why does it matter? It's not like you're going to play the game anyways. And who uses manuals anymore? The only time I use them is when I need the controls for a sports game or a fighting game.

[dragonduck]

OMG time to trade that turd. Got to say I love BO and must say its better than MW3

Yeah that! Don't trade it in. I'm still addicted to zombies!

[stulec52]

That's what pirates say every single day, and once news of this came out, I bet piracy rates flew through the roof.

I don't know if that's the problem, but when I was at BB around 1:30PM (after the usual lunch rush), the "game guy" told me I was one of the few to PO it in that store, and that he had "stacks and stacks" in the backroom, with virtually no sales so far. Definitely not getting the attention of the AAA game release.

I meant more in terms of I might as well pay for a download at home, rather than go out to the store to buy it if the only thing extra I get is a box.
FS where I picked up my copy today was the same story though, the "game guy' there hadn't done any trade ins at all today when I went in.

also, as promised:
Feb 7 EB F1 2011 3DS $17.50

[civicb]

I got the same "can't manually override it" which is just a straight up lie. I ended up calling another EB in the area and had the manager confirm that a) the deal is you can trade up to 4 games at any time (doesn't have to be all at once) and b) that the employees are able to/should be overriding the system manually. I went back in the store 5 mins later with this information and the employee did it. Entire process took 45mins

Hey bro I dunno which area u from but can u pm me the numbers/location that the store that confirms the promo is valid? I want my eb to give them a call...or should I call the head office???

[Vallum]

Hey bro I dunno which area u from but can u pm me the numbers/location that the store that confirms the promo is valid? I want my eb to give them a call...or should I call the head office???

I sent you a private message bro.

[GOTDEALS]

what is the absolute best thing to do with pairs of qualifiers right now that the t2f1 ended?

[got_it_4_cheap]

anyone picked up jak + daxter collection today or waiting for the price to go down? :D

[spham]

what is the absolute best thing to do with pairs of qualifiers right now that the t2f1 ended?

Do a T2 with them? The promo's still on. Only there's a specific list of games this time.

[spham]

anyone picked up jak + daxter collection today or waiting for the price to go down? :D

Waiting for one of those 2 for $XX deals they always have with these HD collections at FS/BB

[GOTDEALS]

Do a T2 with them? The promo's still on. Only there's a specific list of games this time.

the promo is trade two and pay 9.99 for a pretty crappy list of games... thats why i asked

a few weeks ago it was trade 2, get a 49.99 game free

[tehflakes]

Alice - 12$ Xbox
Rage - 8$ Xbox
Infamous 2 - 12$ ps3
Assassins Creed Brother - 10$ PS3


Also tried to trade another 4 qualifiers towards a vita (8 total) and couldn't. Would love to unload another 4 qualifiers towards a Vita, but don't think I can..

[Vallum]

How often do TIVs change at EB? Want to trade one more qualifer for the Vita promo. Have a few games sitting on $7

[spham]

the promo is trade two and pay 9.99 for a pretty crappy list of games... thats why i asked

a few weeks ago it was trade 2, get a 49.99 game free

Mass Effect 3, FFXIII-2, Kingdoms of Amalur, Max Payne 3, Twisted Metal are crappy? That's the best value you're going to get for 2 qualifiers at this point in time.

[spham]

Alice - 12$ Xbox
Rage - 8$ Xbox
Infamous 2 - 12$ ps3
Assassins Creed Brother - 10$ PS3


Also tried to trade another 4 qualifiers towards a vita (8 total) and couldn't. Would love to unload another 4 qualifiers towards a Vita, but don't think I can..

I thought the $25 bump towards hardware promo was still on

[tehflakes]

EB clerk would only let me trade 4 of my 8 games and get the $25 bump for the vita



I thought the $25 bump towards hardware promo was still on

[flixe40]

Just back from eb.
Did a T2 for reckoning.

Assassins creed brotherhood ps3 $10.00 ($10.00 collectors editions from Walmart )
Boarderlands 360 $8.00 (reg. version)

Also
Fable 3 360 $8.00

[spham]

EB clerk would only let me trade 4 of my 8 games and get the $25 bump for the vita

Tell them this promo is still on their website:


$25 TRADE CREDIT
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS HARDWARE!

When you buy hardware (new or used), get $25 trade credit for each game you trade in! That includes the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle!
Promotion applies to titles with a minimum $8 trade value only.



You should be able to trade in any amount of games you want, up to the value of what you're trading for.

[tehflakes]

I had it up on my smartphone. He claim's to have an email from corporate only 4 games to be traded in...

this is the EB at Yonge / Eglinton fyi


Tell them this promo is still on their website:

[DaWinman]

Why does it matter? It's not like you're going to play the game anyways.

Why wouldn't I play it? I laid down $60+ in BB gift card money, so I'm definitely going to play it (unlike a $1 game, which might sit on the shelf).

[spham]

I had it up on my smartphone. He claim's to have an email from corporate only 4 games to be traded in...

this is the EB at Yonge / Eglinton fyi

Didn't know that. I was able to trade in 12 towards a Vita a few months ago and I didn't even have to bring all 12 games in at once.

[tehflakes]

Going to try and go back tomorrow and try the other 4 games..possible to do it another EB?


Didn't know that. I was able to trade in 12 towards a Vita a few months ago and I didn't even have to bring all 12 games in at once.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Anybody buy Gotham City Imposters off of PSN today? How is it? I can't decide between that, and NFL Blitz :confused:

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Why does it matter? It's not like you're going to play the game anyways. And who uses manuals anymore? The only time I use them is when I need the controls for a sports game or a fighting game.

Or when you take a LONG bathroom break :lol:

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

What do you guys suggest, should I trade in Mortal Kombat towards my Vita preorder and get the new DLC filled version? The only game I have that I want to treade and is qualifying right now is Borderlands (I have 2 copies)

[TripleQ]

Wow, I just played through the demo to Kingdoms of Amalur last night and it was the biggest downer in recent memory. I have this game pre-ordered and fully paid (through a trade-2-fo-r$60 Xmas deal) and I have never felt such an insane urge to drive down to GS (at 1 AM) to switch my PO.



Why wouldn't I play it? I laid down $60+ in BB gift card money, so I'm definitely going to play it (unlike a $1 game, which might sit on the shelf).


Crap, I just read that EA pulled another trick and that there is no manual in any of the copies (even the required PS3 one is just a pamphlet) and you are forced to go online to look up any details. Come on, I just laid down $60+tax in BB gift card money, and they can't even include a manual, and for an HUGE hundreds-of-hours-of-gameplay RPG no less.

When 200+ hour RPGs with ability trees, fates, skills, and many other minutiae stop including a paper manual, I start to get depressed for the future of gaming. :(

Well, I guess that proves they aren't the same person.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Need help! My eb refused to take 3 of my qualifiers for the bump towards vita...they said i need 4 together to be able to bump but I showed them the eb website about the bottom promo(buy hardware and trade ANY $8 game fOr $25) and they just said can't override it manually... Eat should I do? Not sure if I can grab one more qualifier just in time...

They wouldn't have to override anything - it works. I just traded 11 games in towards a PS3 when they had the same T4 for $100 a PS3 deal advertised. Two sides of the same coin. I hate it when clueless CSRs decide to take a stand on stuff like this, going so far as to say the wording on their own freaking website is wrong. The best is when they try to say "it's an online only deal" when it's a trade deal...Einstein.


hmm, you can come back later and try with a diff employee. Or another Eb, or force them to call HR.

+10


Yup. Or suggest that they call another store and have someone walk them through the process over the phone. Lie and say you called another store and they told you its possible. Anything to get the ball rolling.
Its frustrating they'll stop you because they haven't been shown (or don't remember) how to manually push the order through. Its an entirely different thing for them to not even bother asking someone who probably knows how to do it.

+100

[GoGet]

Going to try and go back tomorrow and try the other 4 games..possible to do it another EB?

Also what you could try trading two qualifiers for $50 to Mass Effect and Max Payne then turn around cancel them and have the $100 credit put to the Vita. Lot of BS to go through but it should work.

[fatal15]

Well, I guess that proves they aren't the same person.

lmao, I know I'm feeding the troll but I find this guy hilarious

[laststar]

Is it just me or are the managers at EB Games more chill and laid back than the regular employees? Always though it was the other way out lol.

[trinxified]

Well, I guess that proves they aren't the same person.

I hope you're not serious...

[NonStopInTheMix]

Tell them this promo is still on their website:

You should be able to trade in any amount of games you want, up to the value of what you're trading for.


I had it up on my smartphone. He claim's to have an email from corporate only 4 games to be traded in...

this is the EB at Yonge / Eglinton fyi


Didn't know that. I was able to trade in 12 towards a Vita a few months ago and I didn't even have to bring all 12 games in at once.

Kids...

1) PROMO ON ALREADY RELEASED HARDWARE
$25 TRADE CREDIT
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS HARDWARE!
When you buy hardware (new or used), get $25 trade credit for each game you trade in! That includes the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle! Promotion applies to titles with a minimum $8 trade value only.

TRANSLATION
No limit on number of games you can trade in, up to the cost of the console/tv/whatever. This promo has been going on since November? and the promo wizard is still using the old promo code to do it.


2) PROMO ON PS VITA PREORDER
$25 TRADE CREDIT UP TO 4 GAMES
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS A VITA PREORDER!

TRANSLATION
Previously, vita preorders were handled via promo 1. Now, the promo wizard has changed and the system is locked to only bumping up 4 games PER TRANSACTION when you are trading towards the preorder of the Vita. HQ has also sent an email to re-iterate this.

http://www.teletubbies.com/en/images/pic-meet-char-po.jpg

NSIM Approved ;)
We good?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

That's turrible. I only have 2 qualifiers and was hoping to put those towards to complete my Vita preorder. Damn it.

[TechRock]

That's turrible. I only have 2 qualifiers and was hoping to put those towards to complete my Vita preorder. Damn it.

so use them when the vita comes out, he said it is ok to do it ON ALREADY RELEASED HARDWARE, so wait until the release day of vita n use the qualifiers

[fatal15]

so use them when the vita comes out, he said it is ok to do it ON ALREADY RELEASED HARDWARE, so wait until the release day of vita n use the qualifiers

Exactly, do a t2 on a game now if you a worried that the tiv will fall, then move it over after

[spham]

Did anyone look at the latest EB Games newsletter? It says Tales of Graces is available February 13. Is that a mistake?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Exactly, do a t2 on a game now if you a worried that the tiv will fall, then move it over after


so use them when the vita comes out, he said it is ok to do it ON ALREADY RELEASED HARDWARE, so wait until the release day of vita n use the qualifiers

Forgot about that. Will probably get that done tomorrow then. Thanks.

[GOTDEALS]

what do you have to put up with/go thru with the idiots at EB to move a preorder?


i ask this because, you can only do t2+9.99 for certain games that they want to sell in that manner.... therefore, one could only expect the reps to be anal about switching them up at a later date, correct?

[civicb]

Well whatever the promo is, I got 4 qualifiers now and going to eb tmr to see wat they say...I already got $200 credit for vita and now I'm starting to worry that they might give me another excuse that if I trade another 4 games($100 credit) then the trade value is gonna exceed the item value which is $299.99 by $0.01...and honestly for eb you'll never wat kinda excuses they gonna give u...well we'll see...



Kids...

1) PROMO ON ALREADY RELEASED HARDWARE
$25 TRADE CREDIT
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS HARDWARE!
When you buy hardware (new or used), get $25 trade credit for each game you trade in! That includes the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle! Promotion applies to titles with a minimum $8 trade value only.

TRANSLATION
No limit on number of games you can trade in, up to the cost of the console/tv/whatever. This promo has been going on since November? and the promo wizard is still using the old promo code to do it.


2) PROMO ON PS VITA PREORDER
$25 TRADE CREDIT UP TO 4 GAMES
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS A VITA PREORDER!

TRANSLATION
Previously, vita preorders were handled via promo 1. Now, the promo wizard has changed and the system is locked to only bumping up 4 games PER TRANSACTION when you are trading towards the preorder of the Vita. HQ has also sent an email to re-iterate this.

http://www.teletubbies.com/en/images/pic-meet-char-po.jpg

NSIM Approved ;)
We good?

[BlissKira]

Did anyone look at the latest EB Games newsletter? It says Tales of Graces is available February 13. Is that a mistake?

Yeah pretty sure that got it wrong.. couldn't even be mixed up with Abyss since it's on the 14th of feb, not 13th xD

Wow the PS3 update really made the internet browser so much better! It's like 10 times faster and everything actually works smoothly.. =O

[tehflakes]

let me know how it goes please!


Well whatever the promo is, I got 4 qualifiers now and going to eb tmr to see wat they say...I already got $200 credit for vita and now I'm starting to worry that they might give me another excuse that if I trade another 4 games($100 credit) then the trade value is gonna exceed the item value which is $299.99 by $0.01...and honestly for eb you'll never wat kinda excuses they gonna give u...well we'll see...

[DaWinman]

The best is when they try to say "it's an online only deal" when it's a trade deal...Einstein.

I firmly believe these EB dorks are being told to do this, and "get rid of anyone who actually uses our trade deals".

[DaWinman]

Well, I guess that proves they aren't the same person.

I never had that game at EB, so your quote has to be made up - it was always intended as a BB PO, since I have so many cards from Xmas. I have no idea where the "Trade 2 at EB" quote came from. Can someone link it, so I can see what's going on?

Damn, I can't spell this morning. :lol:

[TripleQ]

lmao, I know I'm feeding the troll but I find this guy hilarious

Yes, I have to admit it was kind of dull here for awhile.


I hope you're not serious...

I'm serious like a $1 WM game sale.


I never had that game at EB, so your quote has to be made up - it was always intended as a BB PO, since I have so many cards from Xmas. I have no idea where the "Trade 2 at EB" quote came from. Can someone link it, so I can see what's going on?

Damn, I can't spell this morning. :lol:

It should be in your browser history.

If not, go back a few pages.. there are some links.

[DaWinman]

Okay, so I played Kingdoms of Amalur until 12:30AM, and I had a pretty good time exploring, fighting and looting, and the base game engine is pretty solid. I'd place it firmly in the 7.5-8/10 range, and it really seems like the developers combined several different aspects (Fable graphics, WoW gameplay, DMC fighting, and Sacred 2 maps/questing engine) into one game. Fighting was pretty good, and I went with a Mage-Fighter goal going in, but switched to pure Mage not long after, and it worked out pretty well over the first few maps/levels/sections.

Staffs, scepters and staves are awesome weapons, and once you move up a few levels, the skill trees can deal serious damage, often without needing to get close to an enemy, taking damage yourself. I found a purple Stave of Something after I leveled up to 4 and this ranged weapon just mowed down most enemies. You can also go the Thief or Fighter route, or combinations therein, and you have the option of a "full character reset" (like Borderlands) where you reallocate the skills/points.

I have also heard complaints about graphics, but while it's no Skyrim, it is more than serviceable as an Action-RPG. The music is nice, and there are lots and lots of missions, with a few turning out in interesting ways. There are still a lot of "go find Joe and get me a special healing herb" and "please find my lost son" type deals, but also some seemingly familiar ones (like the man-wolf one where RPG-convention is that he backstabs you upon gaining his wolfen form - it was refreshing to see him thank you and just lope off) that might not turn out how you think.

It is still pretty early on, but the loot system seems to work fine, and finding, buying and selling items has gone off the without a problem, although even items in the first town are quite pricey. You can still find enough in the chests and looting corpses to keep you outfitted, although I don't like having to repair weapons and armor, as well as not understanding how to determine which items in the list you are actually wearing (a hardcopy manual would definitely help here). There do seem to be some "random drops" when fighting bosses or in certain areas, and I have found lots of green and some purple items (no orange yet) that have bumped up my attack and defense quite noticeably.

The game world also seems extremely large, but it comes at a slight cost. Instead of a true open world format like Skyrim, Kingdoms of Amalur is more like a big puzzle, with access given to each self-contained piece as you discover it or complete quests. There is not real method of "free explore" like in Skyrim or Sacred 2 (where you can inadvertently get one-shot-killed) but there does seem to be a lot of areas to explore. You can also "fast travel" to towns you discover, making it easier to get back home for healing and item repair.

There are definitely some problems with Kingdoms of Amalur, starting with the camera, which is terrible in parts and can make fighting mobs a real chore. If enemies get behind you, while others are hammering you from the front, the camera can do some real yoo-yoo'ing. Also, cut-scenes are horrible, and that is being kind - every time I saw a new "!" or "?" on the screen, I cringed inwardly, as that meant listening to more stilted dialogue and creepy Wii-level character models. I am also playing on Hard difficulty and I am actually finding it quite easy going, although the camera still makes "mob fighting" a bit of a chore, so that evens things out a bit.

Some of the scenarios are pretty bizarre though - near the start, you find a guy standing over a poor gal who has been savagely beaten and stabbed - she writhes on the ground, moaning like she's in a porno, while the warrior guy (who wants you to get her medicine) talks calmly and answers your every question, during which the poor gal continues to writhe and moan - it was so bad my wife walked downstairs and asked "What the hell are you playing?" :lol: There are many other "weird scenarios" and I am not sure whether this is done tongue-in-cheek or just a warped choice by the (also-warped) devs.

But my main peeve is the auto-help function, as even after I have leveled up several times, whenever my "Fate Meter" is full, it keeps halting any battle telling me "to use my fate meter!" (I'm saving it for a tougher enemy you moron game!!) or to "remember that you can press R1 to use abilities" (I know, but my Stave is better!!) - since the game has no hardcopy manual, I want Help active to explain new abilities and skills, but at a certain point this "keep reminding you of old stuff" should shut down, right? Again, this battle-halting help function, along with the crazy camera, can certainly make mob fights a real adventure. :D

Overall, a pretty good game and worth my GC cost for sure - I will definitely be returning to Amalur tonight and hopefully it will keep my interest.

[DaWinman]

YIt should be in your browser history.

If not, go back a few pages.. there are some links.

LOL, there is no link on that post, and I see that you guys are now scraping the bottom of the barrel and are just making crap up. I didn't post that, and you all know it. :lol:

[yoda12320]

Okay, so I played Kingdoms of Amalur until 12:30AM, and I had a pretty good time exploring, fighting and looting, and the base game engine is pretty solid. I'd place it firmly in the 7.5-8/10 range, and it really seems like the developers combined several different aspects (Fable graphics, WoW gameplay, DMC fighting, and Sacred 2 maps/questing engine) into one game. Fighting was pretty good, and I went with a Mage-Fighter goal going in, but switched to pure Mage not long after, and it worked out pretty well over the first few maps/levels/sections.

Staffs, scepters and staves are awesome weapons, and once you move up a few levels, the skill trees can deal serious damage, often without needing to get close to an enemy, taking damage yourself. I found a purple Stave of Something after I leveled up to 4 and this ranged weapon just mowed down most enemies. You can also go the Thief or Fighter route, or combinations therein, and you have the option of a "full character reset" (like Borderlands) where you reallocate the skills/points.

I have also heard complaints about graphics, but while it's no Skyrim, it is more than serviceable as an Action-RPG. The music is nice, and there are lots and lots of missions, with a few turning out in interesting ways. There are still a lot of "go find Joe and get me a special healing herb" and "please find my lost son" type deals, but also some seemingly familiar ones (like the man-wolf one where RPG-convention is that he backstabs you upon gaining his wolfen form - it was refreshing to see him thank you and just lope off) that might not turn out how you think.

It is still pretty early on, but the loot system seems to work fine, and finding, buying and selling items has gone off the without a problem, although even items in the first town are quite pricey. You can still find enough in the chests and looting corpses to keep you outfitted, although I don't like having to repair weapons and armor, as well as not understanding how to determine which items in the list you are actually wearing (a hardcopy manual would definitely help here). There do seem to be some "random drops" when fighting bosses or in certain areas, and I have found lots of green and some purple items (no orange yet) that have bumped up my attack and defense quite noticeably.

The game world also seems extremely large, but it comes at a slight cost. Instead of a true open world format like Skyrim, Kingdoms of Amalur is more like a big puzzle, with access given to each self-contained piece as you discover it or complete quests. There is not real method of "free explore" like in Skyrim or Sacred 2 (where you can inadvertently get one-shot-killed) but there does seem to be a lot of areas to explore. You can also "fast travel" to towns you discover, making it easier to get back home for healing and item repair.

There are definitely some problems with Kingdoms of Amalur, starting with the camera, which is terrible in parts and can make fighting mobs a real chore. If enemies get behind you, while others are hammering you from the front, the camera can do some real yoo-yoo'ing. Also, cut-scenes are horrible, and that is being kind - every time I saw a new "!" or "?" on the screen, I cringed inwardly, as that meant listening to more stilted dialogue and creepy Wii-level character models. I am also playing on Hard difficulty and I am actually finding it quite easy going, although the camera still makes "mob fighting" a bit of a chore, so that evens things out a bit.

Some of the scenarios are pretty bizarre though - near the start, you find a guy standing over a poor gal who has been savagely beaten and stabbed - she writhes on the ground, moaning like she's in a porno, while the warrior guy (who wants you to get her medicine) talks calmly and answers your every question, during which the poor gal continues to writhe and moan - it was so bad my wife walked downstairs and asked "What the hell are you playing?" :lol: There are many other "weird scenarios" and I am not sure whether this is done tongue-in-cheek or just a warped choice by the (also-warped) devs.

But my main peeve is the auto-help function, as even after I have leveled up several times, whenever my "Fate Meter" is full, it keeps halting any battle telling me "to use my fate meter!" (I'm saving it for a tougher enemy you moron game!!) or to "remember that you can press R1 to use abilities" (I know, but my Stave is better!!) - since the game has no hardcopy manual, I want Help active to explain new abilities and skills, but at a certain point this "keep reminding you of old stuff" should shut down, right? Again, this battle-halting help function, along with the crazy camera, can certainly make mob fights a real adventure. :D

Overall, a pretty good game and worth my GC cost for sure - I will definitely be returning to Amalur tonight and hopefully it will keep my interest.

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/119/638/waynesworld-cool-story-bro.jpg

TBH we don't care if you like or disliked a game here its about deals for the games not reviews they have sites for those ok.. or did you get kicked out of gamespot aswell lol?

[DaWinman]

TBH we don't care if you like or disliked a game here its about deals for the games

Of course that never applies when you and your cronies are blithering on about PSN game sharing, MP match-making, or what kind of Moon Cakes you like the best. :lol::lol::lol:

[yoda12320]

Of course that never applies when you and your cronies are blithering on about PSN game sharing, MP match-making, or what kind of Moon Cakes you like the best. :lol::lol::lol:

ok.... ? I'm never on psn and mp matchmaking sure?? and moon cakes lol?

[DaWinman]

ok.... ? I'm never on psn and mp matchmaking sure?? and moon cakes lol?

I have seen you and your cronies on here, trying to set up online MP gaming sessions, and the conversations could go on for PAGES - surely you remember this, and are not experiencing the first stages of Alzheimer's?

[tao2001]

TBH we don't care if you like or disliked a game here its about deals for the games not reviews they have sites for those ok..

Actually, I like hearing people's opinions about games as it gives me a better idea if it is worth my money to go out and buy them. The more information I can collect, the more informed a choice I can make as a consumer.

Also, someone who spends half of his posts putting up funny pictures shouldn't really start criticizing people for posting things they consider off-topic. While your flyer posts are always awesome (hate when other people post flyers to try and steal your thunder), you could also be accused of posting a great deal of off-topic material.

Not criticizing you, but maybe you shouldn't criticize others.

[NonStopInTheMix]

That's turrible. I only have 2 qualifiers and was hoping to put those towards to complete my Vita preorder. Damn it.


so use them when the vita comes out, he said it is ok to do it ON ALREADY RELEASED HARDWARE, so wait until the release day of vita n use the qualifiers

I'm not sure if i misread my own post... but you have 2 qualifiers. (the max is 4. if you trade two you still get the bump up for $25 each)

So why are you waiting?

It is also possible to overpay for the vita since the system does not account for trade credit vs cash until release day... so you should run into no problems now...

[yoda12320]

Actually, I like hearing people's opinions about games as it gives me a better idea if it is worth my money to go out and buy them. The more information I can collect, the more informed a choice I can make as a consumer.

Also, someone who spends half of his posts putting up funny pictures shouldn't really start criticizing people for posting things they consider off-topic. While your flyer posts are always awesome (hate when other people post flyers to try and steal your thunder), you could also be accused of posting a great deal of off-topic material.

Not criticizing you, but maybe you shouldn't criticize others.

sorry though this site was Red Flag DEALS my apologies. Use metacritic.com for reviews on videogames, as it gives an overall rating of reviewers.

[yoda12320]

I have seen you and your cronies on here, trying to set up online MP gaming sessions, and the conversations could go on for PAGES - surely you remember this, and are not experiencing the first stages of Alzheimer's?

Yoda has "cronies" wewt! News to me lol..

[tao2001]

I'm not sure if i misread my own post... but you have 2 qualifiers. (the max is 4. if you trade two you still get the bump up for $25 each)

So why are you waiting?



The new trade-in deal on preorders requires you to have all four titles to be traded for the same transaction. Not a maximum of four titles, but a requirement of four.

It is similar to the new T2 deal. The T2 used to work with trading one title to receive a $25 discount and you could then trade a second title later to get an additional $25. Now, you have to trade-in two qualifiers at the same time to do a T2.

[tao2001]

sorry though this site was Red Flag DEALS my apologies.

Exactly. You'll notice it doesn't say Red Flag Picture you found on the internet.

[DaWinman]

sorry though this site was Red Flag FUNNY PHOTOS and EMOTICONS my apologies.

:facepalm:

[DaWinman]

Not criticizing you, but maybe you shouldn't criticize others.

Some people just have no ability to determine self-image.

Yoda complaining about me posting one OT message is like me complaining that people are "being too mean". :lol::lol:

[tao2001]

Here's Yoda posting a list of Achievements for Mass Effect 3.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ebgames-futureshop-bestbuy-thesource-trade-values-tiv-thread-tivs-ca-608716/4545/#post14212737

In this thread.

Here's a picture of Pizza Hut.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ebgames-futureshop-bestbuy-thesource-trade-values-tiv-thread-tivs-ca-608716/4538/#post14192875

Must be some Hot game deals at the Hut.

Here's Yoda giving his opinion of WWE games.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/xbla-deals-feb-7-13-crimson-alliance-dotw-square-enix-sale-open-all-825488/177/#post14188390

Should I keep going?

[DaWinman]

LOL

Yoda = Self Image FAIL!

[yoda12320]

Here's Yoda posting a list of Achievements for Mass Effect 3.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ebgames-futureshop-bestbuy-thesource-trade-values-tiv-thread-tivs-ca-608716/4545/#post14212737

In this thread.

Here's a picture of Pizza Hut.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ebgames-futureshop-bestbuy-thesource-trade-values-tiv-thread-tivs-ca-608716/4538/#post14192875

Must be some Hot game deals at the Hut.

Here's Yoda giving his opinion of WWE games.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/xbla-deals-feb-7-13-crimson-alliance-dotw-square-enix-sale-open-all-825488/177/#post14188390

Should I keep going?

Sure IDC lol. I've got all day =D.

[ApolloCreed]

I'm just going to leave this here ...
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSDbolWfZGClIQp5pud6TF7kQA6I_bh0 LdG958bVau-yMFmmfabgzWzjIl6Kw

Anyway, EB Crysis 2 360 $7

[DaWinman]

Sure IDC lol. I've got all day =D.

From your constant OT messages, we can ALL see that. :lol:

Seriously dood, I don't care if you post 1000 OT messages in a row, so why are you all angry at a single mini-review of a game? What's the big deal?

[yoda12320]

LOL

Yoda = Self Image FAIL!

You really think I give a crap about what you post in an Internet message board. ROFL

[ApolloCreed]

Not to add gasoline to the fire or anything .. but, I must thank DaWinman for his review of Amular. :D Compared to user reviews on Metacritic, that was actually quite helpful. I'll probably pick it up in a month or two. Cheers!

[Grouper]

Some people just have no ability to determine self-image.

You're referring to yourself, right?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/mj_popcorn.gif

[DaWinman]

You're referring to yourself, right?

No, I know I'm a mean SOB with a short fuse, and make no bones about it. I get temp-banned when I lose my temper, and that's par for the course.

I just don't whine and cry that "Waa, waa waa, people are sooo mean and evil on here" like Yoda did with my OT review post.

[fatal15]

the promo is trade two and pay 9.99 for a pretty crappy list of games... thats why i asked

a few weeks ago it was trade 2, get a 49.99 game free

crappy with games .....? Anyways, jus do a trade 2 as a place holder then if something else becomes a trade 2 that you like you can then move it over.

[tao2001]

crappy with games .....? Anyways, jus do a trade 2 as a place holder then if something else becomes a trade 2 that you like you can then move it over.

This is my plan. I'm going to do a T2 for Max Payne 3 since it's not due until May and then switch later. That means I'll have the March, April, and even May T2 lists to choose from. If none of those appeal to me, I can rinse and repeat.

[GOTDEALS]

crappy with games .....? Anyways, jus do a trade 2 as a place holder then if something else becomes a trade 2 that you like you can then move it over.

what do you have to put up with/go thru with the idiots at EB to move a preorder?


i ask this because, you can only do t2+9.99 for certain games that they want to sell in that manner.... therefore, one could only expect the reps to be anal about switching them up at a later date, correct?[/QUOTE]

[fatal15]

what do you have to put up with/go thru with the idiots at EB to move a preorder?


i ask this because, you can only do t2+9.99 for certain games that they want to sell in that manner.... therefore, one could only expect the reps to be anal about switching them up at a later date, correct?[/QUOTE]

I never had an issue moving preorder months down the line. Even the associates will tell you to trade in now and move it later. If you are trying to get the store credit on a gift card then that's a diff story.

[tao2001]

I never had an issue moving preorder months down the line. Even the associates will tell you to trade in now and move it later. If you are trying to get the store credit on a gift card then that's a diff story.

I've never had a problem with it. Just in case, I usually do a little routine all about how I've seen previews of the game and it doesn't seem like my kind of game.

I had my sister-in-law go in and do a preorder switch for me the other day. She knows absolutely nothing about games and it was still a piece of cake.

[grappos13]

Here's Yoda posting a list of Achievements for Mass Effect 3.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ebgames-futureshop-bestbuy-thesource-trade-values-tiv-thread-tivs-ca-608716/4545/#post14212737

In this thread.

Here's a picture of Pizza Hut.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/ebgames-futureshop-bestbuy-thesource-trade-values-tiv-thread-tivs-ca-608716/4538/#post14192875

Must be some Hot game deals at the Hut.

Here's Yoda giving his opinion of WWE games.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/xbla-deals-feb-7-13-crimson-alliance-dotw-square-enix-sale-open-all-825488/177/#post14188390

Should I keep going?

Yoda is too young to be able to actually have a legit opinion on the WWE/WWF and whether they were good at one point, which they were good for years....heck, he was probably only like 7 years old when phantom menace came out too....

[tao2001]

Yoda is too young to be able to actually have a legit opinion on the WWE/WWF and whether they were good at one point, which they were good for years....heck, he was probably only like 7 years old when phantom menace came out too....

Man, Yoda was 900 years old.

[DaWinman]

Man, Yoda was 900 years old.

http://www.icanhasbottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/090112_yoda_baby.jpg

[BlissKira]

I never had an issue moving preorder months down the line. Even the associates will tell you to trade in now and move it later. If you are trying to get the store credit on a gift card then that's a diff story.

Yeah, the reason why there's a difference (for people wondering) is because by moving it to something else (that's not out yet) your basically going to be "paying" full price for it, opposed to putting it on a gift card since with a gift card, you can wait for it to drop in price and buy it when it's cheaper, therefore technically profiting off of it (even though you can "profit" off T2s since they save you money lol). Putting the credit towards something new like a different $60 game, your using all that credit, not putting $67.xx on a card, and buying it for 39.99 couple months later

[SigBro]

A tad bit off topic (not that this thread is normally always on topic)...but since when does Futureshop sell Baby gates?

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/safety-1st-safety-1st-perfect-gate-41824a/10151128.aspx?path=aca078572dcaea089cba7a3beb4f36e 6en02

[d_bomb_23]

EB GAMES FEB 8,2012

PSP 2000 System-$15
Mortal Kombat 360-$15
Batman Arkam City-$20
Mario Kart 3ds-$20

[AME_VIP]

EB Games Feb 8th, 2012

Sonic Generations PS3 - $20

[civicb]

Finally paid off my vita preorder...traded 4 qualifiers and the usual suspects still work! Trade those muthafreakers in ASAP!!!

All eb 020812
Ps3 black ops HE 8
Ps3 rage 8
Ps3 rdr 10
Ds Mario kart 16/15@bb

Ps3 uncharted 2 GOTY 7
Ps3 demon soul 5
Ps3 arkham asylum 7

[ecsw]

A tad bit off topic (not that this thread is normally always on topic)...but since when does Futureshop sell Baby gates?

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/safety-1st-safety-1st-perfect-gate-41824a/10151128.aspx?path=aca078572dcaea089cba7a3beb4f36e 6en02

why so surprised? They also sell vitamin....

http://www.futureshop.ca/Search/SearchResults.aspx?path=ca77b9b4beca91fe414314b86b b581f8en20&q=vitamin&sp=FS_en-CA_Site-WideSP&Category=Entire%2520Site&pcname=MCCPCatalog&AllowSecure=True

Luggages
http://www.futureshop.ca/Search/SearchResults.aspx?path=ca77b9b4beca91fe414314b86b b581f8en20&q=luggege&sp=FS_en-CA_Site-WideSP&Category=Entire%2520Site&targetCategory=Entire%2520Site&pcname=MCCPCatalog&AllowSecure=True

Beds
http://www.futureshop.ca/Search/SearchResults.aspx?path=ca77b9b4beca91fe414314b86b b581f8en20&q=bed&sp=FS_en-CA_Site-WideSP&Category=Entire%2520Site&targetCategory=Entire%2520Site&pcname=MCCPCatalog&AllowSecure=True


oh, don't forget about Pets product
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/pet-care/27384.aspx?path=964594b414b1fd697e7b91d95eae99cden 01

Tents for outdoor
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/tents/26379.aspx?path=e7a1bf88361baf138f270349da2dd9e7en 01

etc, etc....

:lol: if Canadian Tire can sell video games, FS can sell tents and baby products.

[tehflakes]

I traded in another 4 today and didn't get a hassle.



Well whatever the promo is, I got 4 qualifiers now and going to eb tmr to see wat they say...I already got $200 credit for vita and now I'm starting to worry that they might give me another excuse that if I trade another 4 games($100 credit) then the trade value is gonna exceed the item value which is $299.99 by $0.01...and honestly for eb you'll never wat kinda excuses they gonna give u...well we'll see...

[civicb]

I traded in another 4 today and didn't get a hassle.

Same as me. So I guess nonstopinthemix was rite...promo hAs changed and I thought they were gonna give me hard time but ended up everything went smooth.

[cookie15]

I was trading in games towards the vita using the hardware promo today and they said that the trade in credit is not tax deductable towards the item anymore. They said I have the pay $39 tax from $299.99 (Vita 1st ed. bundle price).

Can anyone confirm if the trade in policy changed or are the staff at my EB lying to me?

[SkankButta]

I was trading in games towards the vita using the hardware promo today and they said that the trade in credit is not tax deductable towards the item anymore. They said I have the pay $39 tax from $299.99 (Vita 1st ed. bundle price).

Can anyone confirm if the trade in policy changed or are the staff at my EB lying to me?

Those stoops always try to make you pay tax on the full amount. If you do, when you pick it up you'll be refunded the "tax". I always tell them that I'll pay if off when I pick it up.

[cookie15]

Those stoops always try to make you pay tax on the full amount. If you do, when you pick it up you'll be refunded the "tax". I always tell them that I'll pay if off when I pick it up.

How does that work? I traded in 12 games ($25 x 12 = $300 credit) so it technically fully covered the price of the Vita.

[civicb]

I was trading in games towards the vita using the hardware promo today and they said that the trade in credit is not tax deductable towards the item anymore. They said I have the pay $39 tax from $299.99 (Vita 1st ed. bundle price).

Can anyone confirm if the trade in policy changed or are the staff at my EB lying to me?

How? Few hrs ago Just traded 4 more games toward the vita po and I was told that it's fully paid off. Where did the tax thing come from???

[laststar]

When does EB Games usually update their values?

[fatal15]

When does EB Games usually update their values?

an employee told they change the beginning of day, but on occasion it can change during the day.

[cookie15]

How? Few hrs ago Just traded 4 more games toward the vita po and I was told that it's fully paid off. Where did the tax thing come from???

When I trade stuff into to EB towards games and hardware, the trade in value is always deducted from the retail value and then tax is calculated afterwards.

Eg. $60 game - $50 trade in credit = $10 + tax

Now the staff tells me that I still need to pay the tax of the Vita after my $300 trade in credit towards the bundle.

[civicb]

When I trade stuff into to EB towards games and hardware, the trade in value is always deducted from the retail value and then tax is calculated afterwards.

Eg. $60 game - $50 trade in credit = $10 + tax

Now the staff tells me that I still need to pay the tax of the Vita after my $300 trade in credit towards the bundle.

Is the damn guy new? :) j/k...never heard of it b4...maybe talk to the manager? Or call a different store to confirm?

[BlissKira]

lol, just get it when it comes out. The system won't charge tax so stop worrying

[wai_lai416]

lol, just get it when it comes out. The system won't charge tax so stop worrying

you have to pay the tax and then they refund you the tax.. it's coz of revenue canada going ape ***** at them coz they don't tax store credits.. so if u ended up trading in $300bux... u pay the tax and u get refunded the tax on a gift card though =\

[SkankButta]

you have to pay the tax and then they refund you the tax.. it's coz of revenue canada going ape ***** at them coz they don't tax store credits.. so if u ended up trading in $300bux... u pay the tax and u get refunded the tax on a gift card though =\

Or like Bliss and I have recently stated, as well as numerous other people.... DO NOT PAY ANYTHING UNTIL YOU PICK IT UP! They will try to charge tax prior to release, which will be refunded upon pickup. If you don't pay anything, as long as the whole balance is paid off, then you won't be charged tax.

[cookie15]

Or like Bliss and I have recently stated, as well as numerous other people.... DO NOT PAY ANYTHING UNTIL YOU PICK IT UP! They will try to charge tax prior to release, which will be refunded upon pickup. If you don't pay anything, as long as the whole balance is paid off, then you won't be charged tax.

I didn't pay anything yet in terms of cash. I will definitely take note of your advice. Thanks to all to who replied. We'll see how it goes on the 14th :D.

[mahjongmaniac]

Well, I guess that proves they aren't the same person.

it's what they call, "MPD" (multiple personality disorder)

LOL :lol:

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Anybody know if I can use the extra $10 towards a preorder promo from Best Buy towards Vita games? I'm thinking of trading Gears of War 3 towards Uncharted Golden Abyss and Halo Anniversary towards Wipeout 2048.

[wai_lai416]

Anybody know if I can use the extra $10 towards a preorder promo from Best Buy towards Vita games? I'm thinking of trading Gears of War 3 towards Uncharted Golden Abyss and Halo Anniversary towards Wipeout 2048.

yes you can. i took it 1 step further though coz the csr was too lazy to do the preorder for me and just put the credit along with the extra 10 on the store credit card.. so instead of going to the front to preorder i went home to preorder online and got extra $5 off :) the $5 is only available if u preorder online.

[GotDaFunk]

Has anyone pre-ordered GTA5 (or is it even possible as I don't think there's a date yet)?

I don't pre-order much, but I did take advantage of the T2+9.99 a while back to get Mass Effect 3. However, I only recently acquired ME2 (still in shrink wrap) and I'm still spending all my PS3 time playing BF3:) I figure it's going to be a while before I get around to playing it so maybe it's worth taking a pass on it and picking it up when it's cheap (and after I've finally played ME2!).

GTA5 on the other hand would be installed on release date:)

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

yes you can. i took it 1 step further though coz the csr was too lazy to do the preorder for me and just put the credit along with the extra 10 on the store credit card.. so instead of going to the front to preorder i went home to preorder online and got extra $5 off :) the $5 is only available if u preorder online.

Smart lol. I'll see if I can get that done (doubt it though)

Currently Gears 3 trades in for $20 at BB, and Halo Anniversary trades in for $15. So with that I will do:

Gears 3 $20 + $10 = $30 towards Uncharted.

Halo Anniversary $15 + $10 = $25 for Wipeout.

So for this, when you are paying off the rest of the amount, do they tax you on the regular price of the game, or what you owe?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Has anyone pre-ordered GTA5 (or is it even possible as I don't think there's a date yet)?

I don't pre-order much, but I did take advantage of the T2+9.99 a while back to get Mass Effect 3. However, I only recently acquired ME2 (still in shrink wrap) and I'm still spending all my PS3 time playing BF3:) I figure it's going to be a while before I get around to playing it so maybe it's worth taking a pass on it and picking it up when it's cheap (and after I've finally played ME2!).

GTA5 on the other hand would be installed on release date:)

It was possible to do a T2 for it back when EB was letting everyone do a T2 towards any game out or upcoming that is $49.99 or more. It's in there system, so if you want to switch ME3 to GTA5, you can.

[GotDaFunk]

It was possible to do a T2 for it back when EB was letting everyone do a T2 towards any game out or upcoming that is $49.99 or more. It's in there system, so if you want to switch ME3 to GTA5, you can.

Thanks for the heads up. I was really hoping that Rockstar would announce a release date before ME3 came out so I could decide what I wanted to do. :)

I don't love the idea of having a game pre-ordered 6-12 months in advance because who knows what kind of state Ebgames will be in a year from now...

[wai_lai416]

Smart lol. I'll see if I can get that done (doubt it though)

Currently Gears 3 trades in for $20 at BB, and Halo Anniversary trades in for $15. So with that I will do:

Gears 3 $20 + $10 = $30 towards Uncharted.

Halo Anniversary $15 + $10 = $25 for Wipeout.

So for this, when you are paying off the rest of the amount, do they tax you on the regular price of the game, or what you owe?

pretty sure at bestbuy/futureshop they'll charge you regular price + tax total and then deduct whatever trade in value they put on a store credit

[DaWinman]

Trading in at EB is becoming a real nightmare, and it seems like no one knows what's up. Some CSRs refuse to take trades unless you pay the entire taxable amount up-front (then get it back on a GC - looooser!), mystery amounts owing pop up on fully-traded-in hardware (this happened with my 3DS - and they won't release it until you pay - whereby they give you a GC return), etc. People recommending "don't pay anything until you pick it up" are correct, but some stores refuse to accept the games, and there is the potential of charges *still* being there at pickup.

This all seems to be a big scam to get more of our money locked into Gift Cards, so we are forced to pay our "tax refund check" back to EB. :facepalm:

[spham]

Yes, the credit is deducted after taxes and not before taxes like EB.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

pretty sure at bestbuy/futureshop they'll charge you regular price + tax total and then deduct whatever trade in value they put on a store credit


Yes, the credit is deducted after taxes and not before taxes like EB.

Ok thanks!

Thinking about it, is the BB trade better or would an EB trade be better?

For EB, I could trade in Gears + another qualifier for some upcoming game, and Halo and another qualifier for another upcoming game, and then switch those preorders to Wipeout and Uncharted. Hmm.

[9394]

Trading in at EB is becoming a real nightmare, and it seems like no one knows what's up. Some CSRs refuse to take trades unless you pay the entire taxable amount up-front (then get it back on a GC - looooser!), mystery amounts owing pop up on fully-traded-in hardware (this happened with my 3DS - and they won't release it until you pay - whereby they give you a GC return), etc. People recommending "don't pay anything until you pick it up" are correct, but some stores refuse to accept the games, and there is the potential of charges *still* being there at pickup.

This all seems to be a big scam to get more of our money locked into Gift Cards, so we are forced to pay our "tax refund check" back to EB. :facepalm:

This just happened to me for the first time when I did a T2 towards Max Payne.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Smart lol. I'll see if I can get that done (doubt it though)

Currently Gears 3 trades in for $20 at BB, and Halo Anniversary trades in for $15. So with that I will do:

Gears 3 $20 + $10 = $30 towards Uncharted.

Halo Anniversary $15 + $10 = $25 for Wipeout.

So for this, when you are paying off the rest of the amount, do they tax you on the regular price of the game, or what you owe?

Too bad you're not downtown, woulda given you something of equivalent tiv for your Halo... i always hate trading in for credit, never seems worth it :(

[Captain Snazzypants]

what do you have to put up with/go thru with the idiots at EB to move a preorder?

Well, you are efficient. You got all worked up and angry before anything actually even happened... :lol:


Not to add gasoline to the fire or anything .. but, I must thank DaWinman for his review of Amular. :D Compared to user reviews on Metacritic, that was actually quite helpful. I'll probably pick it up in a month or two. Cheers!

I agree. I was on the fence about this game and this detailed review helped me to decide on whether to wait until it's $20 or buy now (waiting...). So what if it's OT - 80% of the posts on here are, and as much as I enjoy the banter from everyone I don't think Yoda can claim he takes up any less OT screen real estate with his massive locker of pics. It's all good people...


A tad bit off topic (not that this thread is normally always on topic)...but since when does Futureshop sell Baby gates?

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/safety-1st-safety-1st-perfect-gate-41824a/10151128.aspx?path=aca078572dcaea089cba7a3beb4f36e 6en02

Bizarre business model - is there anything "futuristic" about them? Here's the $1 million question: why sell something that you'd never, ever put in one of your flyers?


This all seems to be a big scam to get more of our money locked into Gift Cards, so we are forced to pay our "tax refund check" back to EB. :facepalm:

That's a pretty dirty angle to take, if true. Wouldn't surprise me, sadly. That said, as long as they take $5 deposits for POs, there is no way they can refuse your trades like that. Just ask them to show you the fine print where it says the PO must be paid off in full when trading games towards one. Exactly...

[yoda12320]

Yep that's me mr picture poster, expect there flyers involved ;p. FYI if you need Vinny's reviews to buy games then you really need help lol. Try the demo next time :)...

[DaWinman]

FYI if you need Vinny's reviews to buy games then you really need help lol.

You're just mad at anyone who has even a rudimentary command of the English language. :lol:

"look at all those words.. and sentences.. make Yoda mad... make Yoda really, really mad!!"

[yoda12320]

You're just mad at anyone who has even a rudimentary command of the English language. :lol:

"look at all those words.. and sentences.. make Yoda mad... make Yoda really, really mad!!"

http://www.digitalspy.ca/gaming/news/a359945/mass-effect-3-kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-demo-promotion-trailer.html

[Captain Snazzypants]

Yep that's me mr picture poster, expect there flyers involved ;p. FYI if you need Vinny's reviews to buy games then you really need help lol. Try the demo next time :)...

Ummm, yeah, not really. That was actually a better review than most of the ones I've read via metacritic links and spoke to the angles that I was interested in. Demos are not always indicative of final build quality, too.

If you weren't so quick to bash (especially the Vinster - lol), you wouldn't need to act defensively like this. I am really starting to think you two don't like each other....We all know Vinny has a short fuse (he admits it himself), and we all know you love your pictures (nothing wrong with that). Let's all just accept our differences and move on :)

[GOTDEALS]

[QUOTE=Captain Snazzypants;14237848]Well, you are efficient. You got all worked up and angry before anything actually even happened... :lol:


dont be stupid



we've all dealt with them before and know these idiots give their customers grief over policies they should honour

[Captain Snazzypants]

dont be stupid
we've all dealt with them before and know these idiots give their customers grief over policies they should honour

If you're half as abrasive in person as you are on here, I wouldn't be surprised if you get grief everywhere you go...
The majority of EB staff I come across are generally helpful and easygoing.

[GOTDEALS]

If you're half as abrasive in person as you are on here, I wouldn't be surprised if you get grief everywhere you go...
The majority of EB staff I come across are generally helpful and easygoing.

dont be stupid


read back only the last few pages... everyone complaining about being scammed into paying 30+ tax on a prepaid vita etc... they give grief period, whether its incompetence or just not wanting to push a deal thru, etc

[spham]

Well, you are efficient. You got all worked up and angry before anything actually even happened... :lol:


dont be stupid



we've all dealt with them before and know these idiots give their customers grief over policies they should honour



Yes, there are a few *********s that work at EB, but you shouldn't be generalizing. I'd say about 90% of the EB employees I've encountered have been very friendly/helpful. You don't see Best Buy/Future Shop employees letting you trade-in scratched up games without a manual or letting you do a T2 for any game you want or bumping up a $7.50 tiv game to $25 for you. And from seeing what your attitude is like on here, it's no wonder you're treated that way.

[Captain Snazzypants]

dont be stupid

read back only the last few pages... everyone complaining about being scammed into paying 30+ tax on a prepaid vita etc... they give grief period, whether its incompetence or just not wanting to push a deal thru, etc

Why don't you change your username to DONTBESTUPID? You seem to really like saying that... :facepalm:

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Why don't you change your username to DONTBESTUPID? You seem to really like saying that... :facepalm:

:lol:

[trinxified]

dont be stupid


read back only the last few pages... everyone complaining about being scammed into paying 30+ tax on a prepaid vita etc... they give grief period, whether its incompetence or just not wanting to push a deal thru, etc

That's because not many people will be posting about their decent or good experience at EB... People only tend to post/complain/rant about bad experiences. That doesn't mean EB had bad CSR's. Overall for me, I've had good time with EB employees. Some do give grief and annoyance, but it's usually resolved by going to a different location or just a different CSR.

Common sense man. It's human nature to vent out about bad experiences. It's not the same when you experience something okay or good. It's always easier to talk shiit about something than to praise.

EDIT: question guys, does anyone know how many RZ certificates you can use in one transaction at BB?

[tigerhawk33]

question guys, does anyone know how many RZ certificates you can use in one transaction at BB?

I asked the BB at Yonge & Dundas, and the CSR told me "as many as you have". It's too bad I can't use it for online shopping on their website, so I'm forced to resort to buy something, and then return it to get credit back onto a yellow store card, which I was successful to use online.

[spham]

EDIT: question guys, does anyone know how many RZ certificates you can use in one transaction at BB?

Pretty sure there's no limit. I remember using 8-9 $5 ones in one transaction.

[trinxified]

I asked the BB at Yonge & Dundas, and the CSR told me "as many as you have". It's too bad I can't use it for online shopping on their website, so I'm forced to resort to buy something, and then return it to get credit back onto a yellow store card, which I was successful to use online.

Lol pretty smart idea.


Pretty sure there's no limit. I remember using 8-9 $5 ones in one transaction.

Lol wut? How'd you manage to accumulate that many without expiring? They only give you 3 months to use it too. Also why not just give higher values? :lol:

[GOTDEALS]

Yes, there are a few *********s that work at EB, but you shouldn't be generalizing. I'd say about 90% of the EB employees I've encountered have been very friendly/helpful. You don't see Best Buy/Future Shop employees letting you trade-in scratched up games without a manual or letting you do a T2 for any game you want or bumping up a $7.50 tiv game to $25 for you. And from seeing what your attitude is like on here, it's no wonder you're treated that way.


treated what way? please let me/us know


i havent had any problems yet really... but i was told on here that i was 'lied' to about values for example, even tho i got my trades in for other games or whatever, and traded those exact games after... as well as reading all the rants posted here... maybe i shouldve rephrased my original question to 'what excuses might one expect when changing a preorder' so... dont be stupid lol

[Eclipse09]

Sorry to inturrupt, but I got some Values from EB
Feb 09 2012

360
Borderlands $8
Prototype $8

Wii
Grand slam Tennis $7
Sonic Sega all Star Racing $7

PS3
Red Dead Redeption Undead Collection $7
Atelier Rorona $10
2010 Fifa World Cup $2

[stayschemin]

I don't now if this is the right place but on gamestop their is a ipod nano trade in deal.

what would i need to bring in?

[9394]

Ummm, yeah, not really. That was actually a better review than most of the ones I've read via metacritic links and spoke to the angles that I was interested in. Demos are not always indicative of final build quality, too.

If you weren't so quick to bash (especially the Vinster - lol), you wouldn't need to act defensively like this. I am really starting to think you two don't like each other....We all know Vinny has a short fuse (he admits it himself), and we all know you love your pictures (nothing wrong with that). Let's all just accept our differences and move on :)

But then we'd have nothing but TIVs in this thread...:lol:

[skinnydoggy]

Sorry to inturrupt, but I got some Values from EB
Feb 09 2012

360
Borderlands $8
Prototype $8

Wii
Grand slam Tennis $7
Sonic Sega all Star Racing $7

PS3
Red Dead Redeption Undead Collection $7
Atelier Rorona $10
2010 Fifa World Cup $2

LOL more like "sorry for getting back on topic!"

[veejam]

EDIT: question guys, does anyone know how many RZ certificates you can use in one transaction at BB?

As many as you like so long as you don't surpass the amount of whatever it is you're buying. E.g. I had 35 dollars in RZ certificates trying to buy a 34.99 game and it wouldn't go through.

[jayare]

Sorry to inturrupt, but I got some Values from EB
Feb 09 2012

360
Borderlands $8
Prototype $8

Wii
Grand slam Tennis $7
Sonic Sega all Star Racing $7

PS3
Red Dead Redeption Undead Collection $7
Atelier Rorona $10
2010 Fifa World Cup $2

Please tell me you didn't trade in that game for $10. I would' ve paid you more for that...

[trinxified]

Please tell me you didn't trade in that game for $10. I would' ve paid you more for that...

DONT BE STUPID. :lol:

Anyway, I'm sure he got $25 for that.

Finally here is the new CoD:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/409459_10150562403071633_59685491632_9182576_24321 2668_n.jpg

[TechRock]

where can i file a complain about a futureshop csr? thanks in advance

[fatal15]

where can i file a complain about a futureshop csr? thanks in advance

1-800-663-2275.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

where can i file a complain about a futureshop csr? thanks in advance

Free gift card time! :lol:

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

DONT BE STUPID. :lol:

Anyway, I'm sure he got $25 for that.

Finally here is the new CoD:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/409459_10150562403071633_59685491632_9182576_24321 2668_n.jpg

LMFAO :lol::lol:

I seen this when Black Ops came out, and laugh hard whenever I see it haha.

[Captain Snazzypants]

I don't now if this is the right place but on gamestop their is a ipod nano trade in deal.
what would i need to bring in?

I'm going out on a limb here, but maybe.............an iPod nano? :confused:

[spham]

where can i file a complain about a futureshop csr? thanks in advance

Ask for their name and speak directly to a manager. Or do what I did and file a complaint through BBB. It's a longer process but it gets forwarded to head office and then back down to the store. It was regarding their price match policy where the FS employee denied my PM because "they don't price match Best Buy because we're the same company". Some head office guy thought I was dumb and initially tried to weasel his way out by defending the employee, but I refuted it by quoting their own policy and they ended up apologizing and sending me a gift card and made the store manager call me and apologize as well. I had to send those idiots a message after they constantly gave me excuses during PMs.

[trinxified]

Ask for their name and speak directly to a manager. Or do what I did and file a complaint through BBB. It's a longer process but it gets forwarded to head office and then back down to the store. It was regarding their price match policy where the FS employee denied my PM because "they don't price match Best Buy because we're the same company". Some head office guy thought I was dumb and initially tried to weasel his way out by defending the employee, but I refuted it by quoting their own policy and they ended up apologizing and sending me a gift card and made the store manager call me and apologize as well. I had to send those idiots a message after they constantly gave me excuses during PMs.

If I may ask, how much did you get on the gift card? Because I've had many complaints about FS/BB that I wanted to pursue but didn't feel it was worth the trouble.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

If I may ask, how much did you get on the gift card? Because I've had many complaints about FS/BB that I wanted to pursue but didn't feel it was worth the trouble.

The one and only time I did one at FS, I got a $20 Gift Card.

For one time I did it at Wal-Mart, I got a $25 gift card.

I think it varies though.

[cookedDeals]

Has anyone done Best Buy's "Trade Any 3, get extra $10 credit"?

I tried this before with some low-value games and they rejected it, saying the TIV of the games had to be over $5, but I can't see any such restriction on their website.

I'm thinking of taking Best Buy up on its bonus $10 for pre-ordering ME3 combined with their trade-in bonus above, but only if I don't have to go through that hassle again.

[cookedDeals]

Also, what do you guys think about this:

Best Buy has "Get extra $10 credit when you trade in select games for a pre-order".

Think you could stack this with the bonus 800 RZ points for ME3? Where's the list of approved "select games"?

[DaWinman]

The majority of EB staff I come across are generally helpful and easygoing.

Sure, but the vocal minority sure makes up for them. :lol:

[fatal15]

Has anyone done Best Buy's "Trade Any 3, get extra $10 credit"?

I tried this before with some low-value games and they rejected it, saying the TIV of the games had to be over $5, but I can't see any such restriction on their website.

I'm thinking of taking Best Buy up on its bonus $10 for pre-ordering ME3 combined with their trade-in bonus above, but only if I don't have to go through that hassle again.

yeah the $10 restriction is on the website. It either fine print right underneath or you have to click on the "?" that's in a circle. The $10 preorder only works for those with an $8 tiv and you can't combine with the trade 3.

[Eclipse09]

Please tell me you didn't trade in that game for $10. I would' ve paid you more for that...

Nope, I still have it. Still have to finish the game

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Thinking of going in to EB today and trading Gears 3 + Borderlands towards UFC and Halo Anniversary + Mortal Kombat towards Max Payne then going back a few days later and switching those preorders to Uncharted and Wipeout for the Vita. Good move or bad move?

[NonStopInTheMix]

Thinking of going in to EB today and trading Gears 3 + Borderlands towards UFC and Halo Anniversary + Mortal Kombat towards Max Payne then going back a few days later and switching those preorders to Uncharted and Wipeout for the Vita. Good move or bad move?

Probably a bad move on the Gears + Borderlands for 50 on UFC at EB

Tons of EB qualifiers still out there, not sure if you want to sacrifice Gears (definite FS T2 qualifier in the future). Do you really wanna value it at 14.99?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Probably a bad move on the Gears + Borderlands for 50 on UFC at EB

Tons of EB qualifiers still out there, not sure if you want to sacrifice Gears (definite FS T2 qualifier in the future). Do you really wanna value it at 14.99?

Yeah, but I'm switching the UFC to Uncharted for the Vita then. The only other FS qualifier I have is Halo, but I'm not sure if they are doing T2 towards Vita games. Still think no? :confused:

[Balanar08]

Yeah, but I'm switching the UFC to Uncharted for the Vita then. The only other FS qualifier I have is Halo, but I'm not sure if they are doing T2 towards Vita games. Still think no? :confused:

Gears 3 seems a bit AAA dont you think? I would definitely hold on to it

[NonStopInTheMix]

Yeah, but I'm switching the UFC to Uncharted for the Vita then. The only other FS qualifier I have is Halo, but I'm not sure if they are doing T2 towards Vita games. Still think no? :confused:

Since you're not going to save Gears for a future FS T5 promo for ipod, vita, tv, etc then i guess its not such a big deal. Using it for a EB T2 vs a FS T2 only lands you a $10 loss differential anyways. If you're doing it for Vita games then I guess you could do that.


Fingers crossed that your EB will let you do it and that the penny refund doesnt throw them off since the Vita games retail at 49.99 and the T2 will get 50.


I would personally hold onto gears and halo since the T2 for Prototype 2 or ME3 with steelbook should net you more money, granted you gotta go sell on ebay and off the game via kijiji for that to happen.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Since you're not going to save Gears for a future FS T5 promo for ipod, vita, tv, etc then i guess its not such a big deal. Using it for a EB T2 vs a FS T2 only lands you a $10 loss differential anyways. If you're doing it for Vita games then I guess you could do that.


Fingers crossed that your EB will let you do it and that the penny refund doesnt throw them off since the Vita games retail at 49.99 and the T2 will get 50.


I would personally hold onto gears and halo since the T2 for Prototype 2 or ME3 with steelbook should net you more money, granted you gotta go sell on ebay and off the game via kijiji for that to happen.

Ok makes sense. What ill do is ill keep halo and gears and trade MK9 and borderlands instead. Ill save the other 2 for whatever FS has in store.

[TechRock]

Ask for their name and speak directly to a manager. Or do what I did and file a complaint through BBB. It's a longer process but it gets forwarded to head office and then back down to the store. It was regarding their price match policy where the FS employee denied my PM because "they don't price match Best Buy because we're the same company". Some head office guy thought I was dumb and initially tried to weasel his way out by defending the employee, but I refuted it by quoting their own policy and they ended up apologizing and sending me a gift card and made the store manager call me and apologize as well. I had to send those idiots a message after they constantly gave me excuses during PMs.

thanks spham i was in a hurry yesterday so i didnt speak to a manager but i will try today and go BBB if it doesnt get resolve

[NonStopInTheMix]

thanks spham i was in a hurry yesterday so i didnt speak to a manager but i will try today and go BBB if it doesnt get resolve

might as well tell us what happened lol. someone really tick you off with denying a PM or something?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

might as well tell us what happened lol. someone really tick you off with denying a PM or something?

I'm guessing they messed up a T2 or something :P

[SkankButta]

Has anyone done Best Buy's "Trade Any 3, get extra $10 credit"?

I tried this before with some low-value games and they rejected it, saying the TIV of the games had to be over $5, but I can't see any such restriction on their website.

I'm thinking of taking Best Buy up on its bonus $10 for pre-ordering ME3 combined with their trade-in bonus above, but only if I don't have to go through that hassle again.

T3 get $10 typically has no TIV restrictions. You trade ANY 3 games and get an extra $10.

[stulec52]

Bad news from Captain Jack
Feb 10 EB PSP Lego Pirates $7

[FreedomG20]

Has anyone done Best Buy's "Trade Any 3, get extra $10 credit"?

I tried this before with some low-value games and they rejected it, saying the TIV of the games had to be over $5, but I can't see any such restriction on their website.

I'm thinking of taking Best Buy up on its bonus $10 for pre-ordering ME3 combined with their trade-in bonus above, but only if I don't have to go through that hassle again.

You're going to run into some trouble if you try to combine two separate trade-in promos. You won't be able to trade in 3 games to get the bonus $10 AND the bonus pre-order $10 even if one of the 3 games are from a list. It has to be two separate transactions.


Also, what do you guys think about this

Best Buy has "Get extra $10 credit when you trade in select games for a pre-order".

Think you could stack this with the bonus 800 RZ points for ME3? Where's the list of approved "select games"?

The approved list of select games is in-store in their binder. Ask to look at the list whenever you're in-store. I've never done an in-store pre-order but I assume you can get the bonus 800 points

[cookedDeals]

T3 get $10 typically has no TIV restrictions. You trade ANY 3 games and get an extra $10.

That's what I thought! What's with this minimum $5 BS. Guess I'll have to try again.

Thanks for your reply!

[fatal15]

That's what I thought! What's with this minimum $5 BS. Guess I'll have to try again.

Thanks for your reply!


:facepalm: sorry but you guys are wrong. The tivs of the 3 games have to equal to $10 before they will add the extra $10. For $10 towards a preorder that game has to have a tiv of $8 there isnt a list.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/pc_tradeingames.aspx?path=027ce7b7b66bcc928aa3fc63 a5f42296en01

It says it right on the website, jus put the cursor over the question mark. If you get an employee who doesnt do it like this, you were lucky to get someone who doesnt know better.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

:facepalm: sorry but you guys are wrong. The tivs of the 3 games have to equal to $10 before they will add the extra $10. For $10 towards a preorder that game has to have a tiv of $8 there isnt a list.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/pc_tradeingames.aspx?path=027ce7b7b66bcc928aa3fc63 a5f42296en01

It says it right on the website, jus put the cursor over the question mark. If you get an employee who doesnt do it like this, you were lucky to get someone who doesnt know better.

I've been able to trade any 3 games for 1 whole year now. Buy any, I actually mean any. The CSR's, multiple of them, told me as long as the game is in their system then it can qualify for the promo.

[SkankButta]

:facepalm: sorry but you guys are wrong. The tivs of the 3 games have to equal to $10 before they will add the extra $10. For $10 towards a preorder that game has to have a tiv of $8 there isnt a list.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/pc_tradeingames.aspx?path=027ce7b7b66bcc928aa3fc63 a5f42296en01

It says it right on the website, jus put the cursor over the question mark. If you get an employee who doesnt do it like this, you were lucky to get someone who doesnt know better.

Actually you can't read very well. Where do you see that the TIV of the 3 games has to equal $10? If that was the promo, it would be the dumbest promo ever. I've done the trade at Bestbuy MANY times. You can trade in 3 $1 TIV games and they add $10 to it. The only thing I see is that it says $10 total bonus, not $10 for each game....

Don't listen to fatal15, he's wrong. He deserves a series of :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

I wish they would bring back the T5 get $20 back.

[sk4487]

:facepalm: sorry but you guys are wrong. The tivs of the 3 games have to equal to $10 before they will add the extra $10. For $10 towards a preorder that game has to have a tiv of $8 there isnt a list.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/pc_tradeingames.aspx?path=027ce7b7b66bcc928aa3fc63 a5f42296en01

It says it right on the website, jus put the cursor over the question mark. If you get an employee who doesnt do it like this, you were lucky to get someone who doesnt know better.

What cookedeals is asking for is the trade 3 and get extra 10, what you referred to in the link is the get extra 10 towards select pre-orders. so the guys above are not wrong just not sure whats going on...

so whats happening is that in order for you to qualify for the trade 3 get extra 10 , your 3 games must have a combined value of 5 dollar trade in credit in their books, only then can they input the promo

so I did this before traded in fifa 08, nhl 08, and some other crappy game and the csr gave me the same go around, i was short 50 cents so i came bck with ufc 2009 and got the credit because my combined trade was greater than $5 :lol:

hope that helps :)

[fatal15]

Actually you can't read very well. Where do you see that the TIV of the 3 games has to equal $10? If that was the promo, it would be the dumbest promo ever. I've done the trade at Bestbuy MANY times. You can trade in 3 $1 TIV games and they add $10 to it. The only thing I see is that it says $10 total bonus, not $10 for each game....

Don't listen to fatal15, he's wrong. He deserves a series of :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

I wish they would bring back the T5 get $20 back.

I didnt say $10 for each game, in total they have to equal $10 (like 5+3+2= 10). Well maybe im wrong, but the first time i tried doing a t3 with each game worth a $1 i got denied.

[trinxified]

I can confirm the trade 3, get $10 bonus on top with BB. So if you have 3 $1 tiv games, you get $13 for all 3.

I did that before the holidays to unload some of my games. It was definitely my mistake as I got rid of some good games back then when I could've sold it locally. :(

[Briands81371]

I traded 3 (Assassin's Creed, Assassin's Creed 2, The Shoot) 1$ TIV games and got 13$ at Best Buy on February 3rd, 2012.

[fatal15]

I can confirm the trade 3, get $10 bonus on top with BB. So if you have 3 $1 tiv games, you get $13 for all 3.

I did that before the holidays to unload some of my games. It was definitely my mistake as I got rid of some good games back then when I could've sold it locally. :(

Has anyone done this at the best buy by eaton center? That's where I got denied.

[cookedDeals]

Has anyone done this at the best buy by eaton center? That's where I got denied.

Yup, this is exactly where I got denied as well.

[trinxified]

Has anyone done this at the best buy by eaton center? That's where I got denied.

I did mine at Scarb Town Centre.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Actually you can't read very well. Where do you see that the TIV of the 3 games has to equal $10? If that was the promo, it would be the dumbest promo ever. I've done the trade at Bestbuy MANY times. You can trade in 3 $1 TIV games and they add $10 to it. The only thing I see is that it says $10 total bonus, not $10 for each game....

Don't listen to fatal15, he's wrong. He deserves a series of :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

I wish they would bring back the T5 get $20 back.

Can i gett 20 with 6 games in one transaction?

[SkankButta]

Can i gett 20 with 6 games in one transaction?

YMMV... Officially, no. However some CSRs are good about it. I've done 3 series of 3 games in oone transaction before.

I don't know where people are getting these asinine ideas that you need to trade in games that have a total TIV equal to $10 or $5. That would be a terrible deal. If you read the promo, it says "ANY.

If your store is telling you otherwise, they are ill informed. Report them and maybe you'll get a gift card.

[SkankButta]

I can confirm the trade 3, get $10 bonus on top with BB. So if you have 3 $1 tiv games, you get $13 for all 3.

I did that before the holidays to unload some of my games. It was definitely my mistake as I got rid of some good games back then when I could've sold it locally. :(

Actually, doesn't bestbuy give tax now with the games as well? So you'll get like 13.50 or so.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Is there an upcoming T5 at FSive got Tons of recent games wondering what to do.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Is there an upcoming T5 at FSive got Tons of recent games wondering what to do.

T5 + $100 for Vita is possible. ;)

[daedalus2004]

I've been able to trade any 3 games for 1 whole year now. Buy any, I actually mean any. The CSR's, multiple of them, told me as long as the game is in their system then it can qualify for the promo.

actually, even if its not in their system they can just use a generic game upc that has a tiv of $1, its in their playbook.

[Jaze]

Actually, doesn't bestbuy give tax now with the games as well? So you'll get like 13.50 or so.

I got 14.xx the last time I did it. But I think one of my turds were $1.5 or something

[supermetroid]

Are there any T2 or T3 deals going on at EB?

[Nathematics]

Are there any T2 or T3 deals going on at EB?

http://www.ebgames.ca/gs/specialty/tradeins/

If you scroll about halfway down the page you will see the current list of T2+$$$ new release games.

[supermetroid]

http://www.ebgames.ca/gs/specialty/tradeins/

If you scroll about halfway down the page you will see the current list of T2+$$$ new release games.

Thank you.

[Joe_Dirt]

Feb 11/12

EB 360 Halo Reach $10.00
EB 360 Deus Ex $12.50

[rzz]

11 Feb 2012
Ps3 uncharted 7 eb
I should trade it few days ago...i guess I can try to finish it then
Ps3 interested 8 eb
Wii Mario party 8 12 eb

[Balanar08]

11 Feb 2012
Ps3 uncharted 7 eb
I should trade it few days ago...i guess I can try to finish it then
Ps3 interested 8 eb
Wii Mario party 8 12 eb

Huh?

[rzz]

Huh?

Sorry man, my stupid phone spelling correction...damn

It is ps3 borderlands

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Sorry man, my stupid phone spelling correction...damn

It is ps3 borderlands

lmao that made me laugh a bit. "PS3 Interested 8" lol.

[Nathematics]

Yepp, sadly Drake's Fortunes have run out. I'm actually glad though, since it's a game I really want to have in my collection.

[wai_lai416]

Yepp, sadly Drake's Fortunes have run out. I'm actually glad though, since it's a game I really want to have in my collection.

so... i just found out... if you want use any of the promo for trade in at eb to get ur credit bump up... if you change it to something else that's not part of the promo... say you trade in for the T2 add $$$ and want to switch to another game that's not on the list...or cancel it.. they'll either bump your credit back down.. or they'll refuse to cancel your preorders.. the computer apparently now keeps track of how you trade in and what promo you used.. dunno if that's something new

[ichit4k4_set0]

actually, even if its not in their system they can just use a generic game upc that has a tiv of $1, its in their playbook.

Youve been thanked good sir. This is the first time I heard of this. I mentioned to this to the ladies while trading since one of my game was not in the system. They all gave me a weird look but went on to check anyway in the book and they found the generic skus!! No need to say they were extremely surprised about this and were wondering if I was working at Bestbuy myself lol

I was able to trade 9 games mostly all 1$ and got 47$. Will go back with more games that are not in their system later :)

[Longobongo]

crap, EB is closed, anybody know what the tiv of a 360 slim?

it says $75 at tivs.ca but its from last year.

[viledeception]

02/11/12

BB

Uncharted 3: $20

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

crap, EB is closed, anybody know what the tiv of a 360 slim?

it says $75 at tivs.ca but its from last year.

I remember seeing someone trade theirs in a couple of weeks ago. I think they were quoted somewhere between $60-$65. Could be wrong though.

You'd probably get more money by selling on Kijiji though if you are thinking of getting rid of it.

[SkankButta]

so... i just found out... if you want use any of the promo for trade in at eb to get ur credit bump up... if you change it to something else that's not part of the promo... say you trade in for the T2 add $$$ and want to switch to another game that's not on the list...or cancel it.. they'll either bump your credit back down.. or they'll refuse to cancel your preorders.. the computer apparently now keeps track of how you trade in and what promo you used.. dunno if that's something new

Probably an EB employee lying to you.

[SkankButta]

Sorry man, my stupid phone spelling correction...damn

It is ps3 borderlands

How the hell did your phone auto-correct "borderlands" to "interested"? Odd!

[BlissKira]

Probably an EB employee lying to you.

Yeah had a manager say that to me but I obviously didn't believe him. Went back the next day and he allowed me to switch the PO :lol: (He made me chosoe from a list of T2's even though the site say ANY, and he also claimed that I couldn't switch the PO or return the game when I picked it up or I'd get the original tivs of the games xD).

[trinxified]

All this talk about not being able to switch PO's... It's all full of crap. I encountered that too many times from one CSR. Only her though. That's why I never go back to that location anymore.

She said that once a PO is placed on a game, it's "final" and if you decide to change or cancel it, she'll look up the ORIGINAL TIV of those games of the day of trade-in without the boost and give you that... It doesn't even make sense because what if that game doesn't get released anymore or it keeps getting pushed back with the release date?

What a bunch of horseshiit. Of course, I come back the next day with a different CSR of the same location, and they let the change go without question.

[mahjongmaniac]

Actually you can't read very well. Where do you see that the TIV of the 3 games has to equal $10? If that was the promo, it would be the dumbest promo ever. I've done the trade at Bestbuy MANY times. You can trade in 3 $1 TIV games and they add $10 to it. The only thing I see is that it says $10 total bonus, not $10 for each game....

if it was $10 total, that'd discourage a LOT of potential customers to trade... the TIV for many older games are <$5



I wish they would bring back the T5 get $20 back.

the best i remember was T4 get $20... bonus $5 TIV for each game

[daner90]

crap, EB is closed, anybody know what the tiv of a 360 slim?

it says $75 at tivs.ca but its from last year.

I am pretty sure I got $75 for mine but I got $50 extra credit when EB was having that hardware promo.

Don't think I would do the trade in for only $75

[fatal15]

yeah you guys are right heartland bestbuy said its any 3 games and downtown bestbuy is doing it wrong, I apologize for my ignorance

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

yeah you guys are right heartland bestbuy said its any 3 games and downtown bestbuy is doing it wrong, I apologize for my ignorance

lol yup, the heartland one is where I always do it and they say nothing.

[DaWinman]

It doesn't even make sense because what if that game doesn't get released anymore or it keeps getting pushed back with the release date?

In that case, even crappy CSRs will perform that move and this is obviously another attempt at stopping people from cancelling PO's on "terrible games" and leaving EB holding the (future DotD) bag.

[laststar]

Can anyone PM me some cheap EB Games qualifiers? It can cost around $15-$20 each, doesn't really matter as long as it doesn't cost more $25+. I need around 2-3 games to make my Vita pre order completely tax free. :P

[Koppee]

lol yup, the heartland one is where I always do it and they say nothing.

Yea Heartland CSRs aren't jerks, they are really good with trade ins and if they don't know and you ask them to check the red binder they don't make up excuses if they are wrong.

[bman77]

anyone know if halo anniversary is a qualifier at eb?

[BlissKira]

anyone know if halo anniversary is a qualifier at eb?

Definitely. Should be like 10-15 lol

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

anyone know if halo anniversary is a qualifier at eb?

Its also an FS qualifier.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Is it worth trading in my PSP 2000 for $30-$35? Its in 5-6/10 condition, and I won't be playing it at all with the Vita coming out.

[SkankButta]

if it was $10 total, that'd discourage a LOT of potential customers to trade... the TIV for many older games are <$5



the best i remember was T4 get $20... bonus $5 TIV for each game


I've never seen a T4 get $20. I've seen T5 get $20 a few times.

I said the total BONUS is $10. If you trade 3 games, regardless of TIV, you'll only get $10 extra. Make sense?

[laststar]

I've never seen a T4 get $20. I've seen T5 get $20 a few times.

I said the total BONUS is $10. If you trade 3 games, regardless of TIV, you'll only get $10 extra. Make sense?

There was a T4 get $20 when they start doing these bonus thing, like a year ago. Then they changed it to T5 get $20.



Is it worth trading in my PSP 2000 for $30-$35? Its in 5-6/10 condition, and I won't be playing it at all with the Vita coming out.

Does your PSP 2000 still have the serial numbers? Mines all washed up and not visible anymore. Don't know if I can trade it in.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

There was a T4 get $20 when they start doing these bonus thing, like a year ago. Then they changed it to T5 get $20.




Does your PSP 2000 still have the serial numbers? Mines all washed up and not visible anymore. Don't know if I can trade it in.

Yeah it still does. Its just peeling off though. Do you think its worth it?

[trinxified]

Is it worth trading in my PSP 2000 for $30-$35? Its in 5-6/10 condition, and I won't be playing it at all with the Vita coming out.

You should've traded it in when they were giving $50 bonus at that time. I know the fine print said they only took PSP 3000, but most of the CSR's I went to took my PSP 1000 with no problems. It was valued $15 at that time plus the $50 bonus. I had two PSP 1000's so it worked out for me.

[mahjongmaniac]

I've never seen a T4 get $20. I've seen T5 get $20 a few times.

yeah, you missed out then... they offered it like only once or twice... after that it was T5 + $20 and haven't seen it since



I said the total BONUS is $10. If you trade 3 games, regardless of TIV, you'll only get $10 extra. Make sense?

woops, i guess i should've been more clear on my prev. post... what i really meant was T4 + $20 is "like" getting a bonus of $5 TIC/game, even though the bonus is $20 one-time thing

i know how their promos work, and so do the CSRs i've dealt w/
i'm not sure why some other RFDers are having problems... maybe the CSRs don't know how to properly read :confused:

[Vallum]

Can anyone PM me a couple cheap qualifiers? I need one more for the Vita promo at Ebgames. Uncharted 2 and GTA4 don't seem to want to go up to $8 tiv and those are the only two games I left to trade. :(

[trinxified]

So I just started playing Halo 3 now. I've got ODST and Reach right after. Is it worth picking up Halo CE Anniversary for story?

I figured it will be a good idea but I won't have Halo 2 to complete it with since no remake for that... :(

[firebelly]

Can anyone PM me a couple cheap qualifiers? I need one more for the Vita promo at Ebgames. Uncharted 2 and GTA4 don't seem to want to go up to $8 tiv and those are the only two games I left to trade. :(

same here, a PM would be appretiated

[yoda12320]

So I just started playing Halo 3 now. I've got ODST and Reach right after. Is it worth picking up Halo CE Anniversary for story?

I figured it will be a good idea but I won't have Halo 2 to complete it with since no remake for that... :(

I'd still pick up halo 2 for cheap and yes halo anniversary is awesome. Also fyi halo 2 pc is sorta a remake :P.

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSituCGcO7_bYZThh-IebuorxTC3AvcBm6ao0PyuKBG9wCxgLU-Dw

[wai_lai416]

Anyone know if bestbuy will take trade in for final fantasy xiii-2 purchased from futureshop? Coz it have a different UPC than the bestbuy one I'm sure coz bb had the novel with it.. Like is the futureshop UPC in bb system? Coz there's 4 different UPC for this game apparently... Bestbuy futurshop eb and Walmart all have different UPC =\ reason I want to trade at bestbuy coz they have extra 10 bux if u trade for po so I get 40 instead of 30..

[BlissKira]

So I just started playing Halo 3 now. I've got ODST and Reach right after. Is it worth picking up Halo CE Anniversary for story?

I figured it will be a good idea but I won't have Halo 2 to complete it with since no remake for that... :(

After playing through 3/ODST/Reach you won't like the gameplay style of Anniversary... (I don't at least, and I loved playing the original Halo games, but they're really dated now..). Also, Halo is a game in which you can't just jump in and play one game, if you explore everything it's freaking awesome, especially playing with friends late at night going in vehicles etc. Lots of laughs cause there's so many wtf or OMG moments xD.

Personally, the Halo campaigns never wowed me.. but yeah, if you care about the story, CE is visually nice on the eyes, but the gameplay may not be your cup of tea (especially in 2012)


Anyone know if bestbuy will take trade in for final fantasy xiii-2 purchased from futureshop? Coz it have a different UPC than the bestbuy one I'm sure coz bb had the novel with it.. Like is the futureshop UPC in bb system? Coz there's 4 different UPC for this game apparently... Bestbuy futurshop eb and Walmart all have different UPC =\ reason I want to trade at bestbuy coz they have extra 10 bux if u trade for po so I get 40 instead of 30..

FS and EB have the same UPC (no bonuses inside the actual cases) so technically it could be 4 different UPCs if you factor in Amazon (don't know if Omega was included in the case)

[wai_lai416]

Can anyone PM me a couple cheap qualifiers? I need one more for the Vita promo at Ebgames. Uncharted 2 and GTA4 don't seem to want to go up to $8 tiv and those are the only two games I left to trade. :(

U can trade individually for 25 per game don't need to trade 4 for 100 I confirms at several eb and had the manager called the eb that denied me to explain to them.. Coz they only let me trade max 4 games at first and I have to trade 4 at a time even though they had the trade 1 get 25 towards console promo

[Vallum]

U can trade individually for 25 per game don't need to trade 4 for 100 I confirms at several eb and had the manager called the eb that denied me to explain to them.. Coz they only let me trade max 4 games at first and I have to trade 4 at a time even though they had the trade 1 get 25 towards console promo

Yeah I know. Just want to cut the price of the Vita a bit more if I can.

[wai_lai416]

After playing through 3/ODST/Reach you won't like the gameplay style of Anniversary... (I don't at least, and I loved playing the original Halo games, but they're really dated now..). Also, Halo is a game in which you can't just jump in and play one game, if you explore everything it's freaking awesome, especially playing with friends late at night going in vehicles etc. Lots of laughs cause there's so many wtf or OMG moments xD.

Personally, the Halo campaigns never wowed me.. but yeah, if you care about the story, CE is visually nice on the eyes, but the gameplay may not be your cup of tea (especially in 2012)



FS and EB have the same UPC (no bonuses inside the actual cases) so technically it could be 4 different UPCs if you factor in Amazon (don't know if Omega was included in the case)

So the fs version have same UPC as bestbuy exclusive one with the book?? Can someone pm me the UPC code for the bestbuy Ffxiii-2 plz? Save me a trip to bestbuy coz it's kinda far.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

PS3 Borderlands EB $8
PS3 Mortal Kombat EB $10

Did a T2 for Twisted Metal (which I'll switch to Uncharted for Vita later) and Added one more game to Vita preorder leaving me with $35 to pay off, which I'll do by cash.

[trinxified]

I'd still pick up halo 2 for cheap and yes halo anniversary is awesome. Also fyi halo 2 pc is sorta a remake :P.

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSituCGcO7_bYZThh-IebuorxTC3AvcBm6ao0PyuKBG9wCxgLU-Dw

I don't got original xbox to play Halo 2. :( And on PC... Hmmm.


After playing through 3/ODST/Reach you won't like the gameplay style of Anniversary... (I don't at least, and I loved playing the original Halo games, but they're really dated now..). Also, Halo is a game in which you can't just jump in and play one game, if you explore everything it's freaking awesome, especially playing with friends late at night going in vehicles etc. Lots of laughs cause there's so many wtf or OMG moments xD.

Personally, the Halo campaigns never wowed me.. but yeah, if you care about the story, CE is visually nice on the eyes, but the gameplay may not be your cup of tea (especially in 2012)



FS and EB have the same UPC (no bonuses inside the actual cases) so technically it could be 4 different UPCs if you factor in Amazon (don't know if Omega was included in the case)

Well I'll be playing Reach anyway which is visually the best out there for Halo. I'll think about picking up CE regardless of no Halo 2. I'm enjoying Halo 3.. Seems mindless fun to me because of the dated FPS style. :lol:

[rickodemilo]

same here, a PM would be appretiated

I want a qualifier pm if everyones just givin em away!

[ichit4k4_set0]

So the fs version have same UPC as bestbuy exclusive one with the book?? Can someone pm me the UPC code for the bestbuy Ffxiii-2 plz? Save me a trip to bestbuy coz it's kinda far.

I would also like to know the SKU for Bestbuy version (game inside the sleeve, is it not for resale?). I can confirm that Futureshop and EBGames SKU are the same and Walmart is different.

[yoda12320]

I don't got original xbox to play Halo 2. :( And on PC... Hmmm.



Well I'll be playing Reach anyway which is visually the best out there for Halo. I'll think about picking up CE regardless of no Halo 2. I'm enjoying Halo 3.. Seems mindless fun to me because of the dated FPS style. :lol:

FYI Halo 2 and Counter Strike and others are backwards compatabile. Just no more halo 2 mp :*(.

[TechRock]

i love it, random ppl asking for cheap qualifiers but when you look at their post, they never post or contribute any TIVs to this thread

http://blog.hazrulnz.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/u105_good_luck.jpg

[Longobongo]

PS3 Borderlands EB $8
PS3 Mortal Kombat EB $10

Did a T2 for Twisted Metal (which I'll switch to Uncharted for Vita later) and Added one more game to Vita preorder leaving me with $35 to pay off, which I'll do by cash.

you can do a T2 for uncharted? I was thinking of using little deviants and another turd for either uncharted or ME3, whichever one my local EB will allow I guess.

[TechRock]

and yo kingjames i dont think im gonna get ps vita, just dont see that many games i want on it beside umvc3 and sfvst...unless i watch like movies or whatever on it

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

you can do a T2 for uncharted? I was thinking of using little deviants and another turd for either uncharted or ME3, whichever one my local EB will allow I guess.

I attempted it at heartland but they said they couldn't. Then I tried it at Sq.1 and I almost got it, until one of the "Veterans" budded in and said no. So I just did a T2 towards Twisted Metal for now, and I will switch that preorder to Uncharted on Tuesday.


and yo kingjames i dont think im gonna get ps vita, just dont see that many games i want on it beside umvc3 and sfvst...unless i watch like movies or whatever on it

I guess if you won't really use it for games, or have interest in any of the games right now, its better to wait. Who knows, there could be or could not be a price drop later this year. You can pick it up then :p

[wai_lai416]

you can do a T2 for uncharted? I was thinking of using little deviants and another turd for either uncharted or ME3, whichever one my local EB will allow I guess.

it's a ymmv thing.. i traded 2 for twisted metal for the promo t2 get $50 towards a game on their list.. i tried switching it to uncharted.. they say we'll bump down the trade in price coz it's not part of the promo and i'll have to pay the difference... i mean it make sense or otherwise there's no point of having a list of games

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

it's a ymmv thing.. i traded 2 for twisted metal for the promo t2 get $50 towards a game on their list.. i tried switching it to uncharted.. they say we'll bump down the trade in price coz it's not part of the promo and i'll have to pay the difference... i mean it make sense or otherwise there's no point of having a list of games

If the switching preorders thing doesn't work, you could always ask for that amount on an edge or gift card right?

[spham]

it's a ymmv thing.. i traded 2 for twisted metal for the promo t2 get $50 towards a game on their list.. i tried switching it to uncharted.. they say we'll bump down the trade in price coz it's not part of the promo and i'll have to pay the difference... i mean it make sense or otherwise there's no point of having a list of games

Doesn't make sense that your EB is the only one that doesn't allow it. Never heard of anyone having a problem with switching pre-orders before.

[TidalDreams]

Whoops, wrong thread...

[tigerhawk33]

Today I did a few trades at EB Games:

PS3:
Star Wars The Force Unleashed II = $7

PSP:
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl = $6
Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command = $0.95
NHL 07 = wouldn't register in their system (oh well, guess I'm trading it in to BB or Game Centre)

[ichit4k4_set0]

it's a ymmv thing.. i traded 2 for twisted metal for the promo t2 get $50 towards a game on their list.. i tried switching it to uncharted.. they say we'll bump down the trade in price coz it's not part of the promo and i'll have to pay the difference... i mean it make sense or otherwise there's no point of having a list of games

Well, I got a T2 for Golden Abyss done 2 weeks ago :)

[TripleQ]

Please PM me some cheap EB qualifiers too!

[yoda12320]

Please PM me some cheap EB qualifiers too!

http://i.imgur.com/Mg5lD.jpg

Me too plz wait what are these cheap qualifers ? ;p

[Vallum]

i love it, random ppl asking for cheap qualifiers but when you look at their post, they never post or contribute any TIVs to this thread

http://blog.hazrulnz.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/u105_good_luck.jpg

Random people? You have to know someone on this forum to help them? I love how random guys on forums have a sense of entitlement because they spend more time on here. I was just asking if anyone could help me out. Grow up.

[Jaze]

Be nice now...

EBGames TIV 2/12

Naruto ultimate ninja storm 2 PS3 $11

[rzz]

12 Feb 2012
Xbox 360 borderlands 8 eb
Ps3 afrika 10 eb
Wii Mario party 8 12 eb

2 more to go for my vita first bundle :D

[Persuade]

BB Fallout 3 360 $5
BB Tenchu Z 360 $1
BB Perfect Dark Zero 360 $1
BB Batman: Arkham City PS3 $20

[TechRock]

Random people? You have to know someone on this forum to help them? I love how random guys on forums have a sense of entitlement because they spend more time on here. I was just asking if anyone could help me out. Grow up.

bro, you have time to ask ppl for qualifiers but u dont have time to type out the tivs of the games you traded into eb for the vita? and then you expect ppl on this forum to help you out?
http://www.ddotomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/curtisedlover.png

anyways


BB Cod: MW3 PS3 $30 +10 bump bonus or rather (11.30 bump bonus at downtown eaton centre bestbuy, only bestbuy who had given me a $1.30 bump)

[grappos13]

^ was that the $10 pre-order bump or trade 3 get $10?

[TechRock]

^ was that the $10 pre-order bump or trade 3 get $10?

the $10 pre order bump, i asked the csr about it, they just said the code automatically gives tax on the credit (just like the fs code when u get $50 bucks for mw3 skyrim and uncharted 3)

i know stc bb use some weird code, one time they just did the two $5 bump and call it the $10 bump for pre order

stc and eaton are the only two bbs i go to, so i dont know how other bb works

fatal also said eaton doesnt do the t3 + $10 tiv so havent tried it yet at bb eaton centre

and eaton bb is pretty tight where if your cover dont have french on it (ex: collector covers like dead space 2 or USA cover) they wouldnt take it

[fatal15]

the $10 pre order bump, i asked the csr about it, they just said the code automatically gives tax on the credit (just like the fs code when u get $50 bucks for mw3 skyrim and uncharted 3)

i know stc bb use some weird code, one time they just did the two $5 bump and call it the $10 bump for pre order

stc and eaton are the only two bbs i go to, so i dont know how other bb works

fatal also said eaton doesnt do the t3 + $10 tiv so havent tried it yet at bb eaton centre

and eaton bb is pretty tight where if your cover dont have french on it (ex: collector covers like dead space 2 or USA cover) they wouldnt take it

Yeah they denied me a t3 when I brought in 3 $1 turds. Next time il ask them where it says the tivs has to equal $10 first.

They also gave me a hard time when my Assassian Creed : Revelation didn't scan in the system bc it was a Eb sku and not a fs/bb sku. A manager had to approve the trade in.

[wai_lai416]

Yeah they denied me a t3 when I brought in 3 $1 turds. Next time il ask them where it says the tivs has to equal $10 first.

They also gave me a hard time when my Assassian Creed : Revelation didn't scan in the system bc it was a Eb sku and not a fs/bb sku. A manager had to approve the trade in.

lol.. all the bestbuy or futureshop i went to wouldn't take any games that the UPC is not in their system.. i don't really like their trade in system... pretty *** if u ask me... they should on their website just say will only take trade ins for games that's purchased from us.. anything else.. go screw yourself

[Vallum]

bro, you have time to ask ppl for qualifiers but u dont have time to type out the tivs of the games you traded into eb for the vita? and then you expect ppl on this forum to help you out?
http://www.ddotomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/curtisedlover.png

anyways


BB Cod: MW3 PS3 $30 +10 bump bonus or rather (11.30 bump bonus at downtown eaton centre bestbuy, only bestbuy who had given me a $1.30 bump)

The games I traded in were already discussed on the same day(i.e. infamous 2/Red dead Redemption). Didn't think it would make much sense to repost them two hours later...Next time I trade in any game I'll be sure to post it right here! :lol:

[wai_lai416]

If the switching preorders thing doesn't work, you could always ask for that amount on an edge or gift card right?

Nope they'll bump the value down and refund u

[wai_lai416]

Sigh futureshop Ffxiii-2 can't trade in at bestbuy different UPC it doesn't end in 44

[fatal15]

Sigh futureshop Ffxiii-2 can't trade in at bestbuy different UPC it doesn't end in 44

you can, tho eaton best buy is a pain other best buys and fs will do it they jus type in the name of the game.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Sigh futureshop Ffxiii-2 can't trade in at bestbuy different UPC it doesn't end in 44

I have a Futureshop copy in front of me. Ends in 44 (662248911144). You must be making a mistake.

[CREAM]

I was wondering how some of you are getting your Vita's full paid for? I only see the promotion on eb's site to trade in 4 games and get $100 off. Is there something i'm missing?

[yoda12320]

I was wondering how some of you are getting your Vita's full paid for? I only see the promotion on eb's site to trade in 4 games and get $100 off. Is there something i'm missing?


$25 TRADE CREDIT
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS HARDWARE!
When you buy hardware (new or used), get $25 trade credit for each game you trade in! That includes the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle!
Promotion applies to titles with a minimum $8 trade value only.

Valid trade titles include PS3, PSP, Wii, DS, 3DS and XB360 games. Games must include boxes and instructions. No duplicate titles accepted. Some titles may be excluded. While supplies last. Offer may be discontinued at any time. May not be combined with any other offer. No dealers please. Valid only in Canada. Offer valid at participating stores. Restrictions apply in Winnipeg. See sales associate for complete details.

So that min 4 is just hiliarous.

[fatal15]

I was wondering how some of you are getting your Vita's full paid for? I only see the promotion on eb's site to trade in 4 games and get $100 off. Is there something i'm missing?

Eb had the $25 bump towards hardware from September/October. So many of us work on finding qualifiers to trade in towards the vita. It took me til the December to pay it off finding cheap clearance games at fs and trading non-qualifiers for qualifiers on kijiji.

[wai_lai416]

I have a Futureshop copy in front of me. Ends in 44 (662248911144). You must be making a mistake.

i'm saying the bestbuy exclusive doesn't end in 44

[wai_lai416]

I was wondering how some of you are getting your Vita's full paid for? I only see the promotion on eb's site to trade in 4 games and get $100 off. Is there something i'm missing?

there's no limit on how many u can trade in up to the maximum of the console.. so if it's 299.99 u can trade in 12 games if u want..

[spham]

Random people? You have to know someone on this forum to help them? I love how random guys on forums have a sense of entitlement because they spend more time on here. I was just asking if anyone could help me out. Grow up.

How about you do your own work like everyone else here does? If you have a question that's fine, but you're asking people to go out of their way to find turds for you. You have all the tools available to you, tivs.ca and all the retailers websites.

[SkankButta]

Eb had the $25 bump towards hardware from September/October. So many of us work on finding qualifiers to trade in towards the vita. It took me til the December to pay it off finding cheap clearance games at fs and trading non-qualifiers for qualifiers on kijiji.

That $25 bump has been going on for a LONG time. A vita probably cost me around $100 in games. :) And none of that was out of pocket. LOL

[SkankButta]

How about you do your own work like everyone else here does? If you have a question that's fine, but you're asking people to go out of their way to find turds for you. You have all the tools available to you, tivs.ca and all the retailers websites.

It's amazing how much qualifier begging is going on lately. People are just too lazy.

[Vallum]

How about you do your own work like everyone else here does? If you have a question that's fine, but you're asking people to go out of their way to find turds for you. You have all the tools available to you, tivs.ca and all the retailers websites.

go out of their way? im asking a question on a forum...im not asking people to go find turds. i asked if anyone of knew of any. Got a couple of responses from some nice people. Some of you people need to find something better to do in your spare time if you are taking tivs this seriously.

[skinnydoggy]

That $25 bump has been going on for a LONG time. A vita probably cost me around $100 in games. :) And none of that was out of pocket. LOL

I paid off the entire thing with games I had finished, or had lying around. I had a huge backlog to play, and some time to play them (surgery recovery). Now I think I'm gonna sell it. I'm really in no hurry, I believe the price has already dropped in Japan, so I am going to wait.

[REDBALLS]

go out of their way? im asking a question on a forum...im not asking people to go find turds. i asked if anyone of knew of any. Got a couple of responses from some nice people. Some of you people need to find something better to do in your spare time if you are taking tivs this seriously.

Game trading is serious business, is quite competitive. For some it is not only pastimes but also some sort of income generation, or penny saving techniques that true hints are only shared with those who contribute and close friend's. I have learned this first hand by the rogers sale in the past. I don't think I could have made as much money as I did from it in such little time; unless I was partaking in illegal activities.
But like most have already said, you have the grass roots of trading in front of you (TIVS). Use it to your advantage in correlation with store websites, clearance bins, and in a couple minutes you should be about to put a something together.

[FreedomG20]

It's more about the posters not being able to take 5 MINS out of their "busy" schedules to flip through the last 10 pages to see if there were any recent TIVS being posted. Instead of taking the initiative, they opt to WAIT the 5 mins for someone else to send them a PM.

I've already seen the same title mentioned 3-4 times, maybe more, in the last 10 pages.. :lol:



Feb 12, 2012

PS3 Madden 08 BB $1
360 NBA 2K8 BB $1
360 WWE Smackdown! vs. RAW 2008 BB $1

T3 + $10 @ Downsview BB.

[JMak]

I wanna trade in my UFC Undisputed 2010 for my preordered UFC Undisputed 3 game, will I get a discount on the preordered game?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I wanna trade in my UFC Undisputed 2010 for my preordered UFC Undisputed 3 game, will I get a discount on the preordered game?

About $1-$2 of savings lol.

[ichit4k4_set0]

i'm saying the bestbuy exclusive doesn't end in 44

I see, bummer

[ichit4k4_set0]

That $25 bump has been going on for a LONG time. A vita probably cost me around $100 in games. :) And none of that was out of pocket. LOL

Exactly. People had over 6 months yo build their credit for the Vita. Instead they waited and are now begging for qualifiers 2 days before launch. Seriously?

Too bad, the trading season is over.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Can anyone PM me some cheap EB Games qualifiers? It can cost around $15-$20 each, doesn't really matter as long as it doesn't cost more $25+. I need around 2-3 games to make my Vita pre order completely tax free. :P


Can anyone PM me a couple cheap qualifiers? I need one more for the Vita promo at Ebgames. Uncharted 2 and GTA4 don't seem to want to go up to $8 tiv and those are the only two games I left to trade. :(


same here, a PM would be appretiated


I want a qualifier pm if everyones just givin em away!


i love it, random ppl asking for cheap qualifiers but when you look at their post, they never post or contribute any TIVs to this thread

http://blog.hazrulnz.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/u105_good_luck.jpg


Please PM me some cheap EB qualifiers too!


Me too plz wait what are these cheap qualifers ? ;p

:lol: SOMEONE PLEASE PM ME QUALIFIERS TOO!!!

[NonStopInTheMix]

PS3 Borderlands EB $8
PS3 Mortal Kombat EB $10

Did a T2 for Twisted Metal (which I'll switch to Uncharted for Vita later) and Added one more game to Vita preorder leaving me with $35 to pay off, which I'll do by cash.

Props.


If the switching preorders thing doesn't work, you could always ask for that amount on an edge or gift card right?


Well, I got a T2 for Golden Abyss done 2 weeks ago :)


Doesn't make sense that your EB is the only one that doesn't allow it. Never heard of anyone having a problem with switching pre-orders before.

Location, location, location.

Always a big YMMV with cancelling preorders to credit // other games. Just depends on if your area is full of RFDers doing the same thing or not :confused: i'll give you kudos if you can pull it off at heartland haha

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Props.







Location, location, location.

Always a big YMMV with cancelling preorders to credit // other games. Just depends on if your area is full of RFDers doing the same thing or not :confused: i'll give you kudos if you can pull it off at heartland haha

lol, I've switched preorders at Heartland before. But this time, I did the T2 at Square One.

[Jaze]

go out of their way? im asking a question on a forum...im not asking people to go find turds. i asked if anyone of knew of any. Got a couple of responses from some nice people. Some of you people need to find something better to do in your spare time if you are taking tivs this seriously.

Not for nothing, but by sharing TIVS, you help other people, which is the main point of this board


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WibmcsEGLKo

[coolteam]

PS3 EB February 12
Madden 12 - 20
Infamous 2 - 15
AC: Brotherhood - 10

[skullsession]

TiVs @ EB

FEB-13-2012

PS3 Resistance 3 $16
PS3 Infamous 2 $15
PS3 Valkyria Chronicles $10
360 Rage $8

[Sajiko]

TiVs @ EB Games (all for PS3) as of Feb 13th.

Family Game Night 4 - $12.50
Dark Souls - $18.00
Disgaea 4 - $15
LittleBigPlanet 2 (Reg Edition) - $15

Lady wouldn't take my Euro copies of Tomb Radier Collection or Prince of Persia Collections for some reason.

[SkankButta]

go out of their way? im asking a question on a forum...im not asking people to go find turds. i asked if anyone of knew of any. Got a couple of responses from some nice people. Some of you people need to find something better to do in your spare time if you are taking tivs this seriously.

If you took a little time and read some posts from this thread, you would clearly be able to find methods to find what games are "qualifiers". Coming on here and with your first post and begging is just laziness. When I first started trading, I never asked for qualifiers. They are so easy to find, it's ridiculous. Not only games that qualify, but physically find them.

$10 is a typical one for me, with a max at $15. I hardly ever spend that much any more... At X-mas time I was able to pay off a Vita, PO a couple games, and get 2 Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Bundles for probably around $200ish. And very little of that was out of pocket expense.

If you pay attention, you can easily find games.

[RiftOfChaos]

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-launch-twisted-metal/726798

Game looks fantastic. Demo was awesome. Brings back so many great ps1 memories.

[Beradon]

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-launch-twisted-metal/726798

Game looks fantastic. Demo was awesome. Brings back so many great ps1 memories.

Can't wait to pick this up tomorrow. Been a while since I played an arena style vehicular combat game.

[Vallum]

If you took a little time and read some posts from this thread, you would clearly be able to find methods to find what games are "qualifiers". Coming on here and with your first post and begging is just laziness. When I first started trading, I never asked for qualifiers. They are so easy to find, it's ridiculous. Not only games that qualify, but physically find them.

$10 is a typical one for me, with a max at $15. I hardly ever spend that much any more... At X-mas time I was able to pay off a Vita, PO a couple games, and get 2 Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Bundles for probably around $200ish. And very little of that was out of pocket expense.

If you pay attention, you can easily find games.

Asking a question isn't "begging". I could care less if you asked for qualifiers when you first started out. I don't have time to physically go out and find games. The point of this entire site is to help people out. Again, I asked a question...if you don't like it don;t
respond. It's that simple.

[spham]

Asking a question isn't "begging". I could care less if you asked for qualifiers when you first started out. I don't have time to physically go out and find games. The point of this entire site is to help people out. Again, I asked a question...if you don't like it don;t
respond. It's that simple.

You have 79 posts in almost 3 years and you're talking about "helping people out"? You're a borderline lurker that probably only posts when he needs something. If you don't have time, then you shouldn't be doing trades. It takes very little time and effort to flip games.

[BlissKira]

Lol, there's like 15 qualifiers right now that you can get for around the $5-$15 range xD. (been like that for over a week now). People are constantly reproting the same games etc. over the past week, where the hell have you been? If you don't have time to read the posts, you have time to reply to comments? I understand being too busy etc, but your honestly being pretty lazy, and quite demanding at the least, considering you asked more than once no?

Personally I have enough games coming out for the year so I don't need anymore T2's atm, therefore I can't really contribute much as I haven't been trading, but you ask people for help, yet that's what this forum is for right? People are posting the tivs for your benefit, so take the time to read it over y'know?

Anyways, anyone PO Tales of the Abyss at Best Buy? (It hasn't shipped yet for me and is coming out tomorrow, plus it says scheduled delivery Jan 28 - Feb 8 lol)

[Vallum]

You have 79 posts in almost 3 years and you're talking about "helping people out"? You're a borderline lurker that probably only posts when he needs something. If you don't have time, then you shouldn't be doing trades. It takes very little time and effort to flip games.

:lol: Go read the Vita thread and tell me that I only post when I need something...Don't assume things.

[braveblade]

Recently got a 3ds. Does EB have T2/T3 promotion on $39.99 3ds games?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Recently got a 3ds. Does EB have T2/T3 promotion on $39.99 3ds games?

No they don't unfortunately. But sometimes they have PT (like they had a PT for Mario 3D Land) Your best bet for T2 is at FS, but we all know how their lists are.

[spham]

:lol: Go read the Vita thread and tell me that I only post when I need something...Don't assume things.

Okay, 2: you only post when you want to start a stupid argument with someone like me.

[BlissKira]

No they don't unfortunately. But sometimes they have PT (like they had a PT for Mario 3D Land) Your best bet for T2 is at FS, but we all know how their lists are.

XD. T2 for a 39.99 3DS game OR a 59.99 Xbox/PS3 game LOL. Love FS.

[spham]

No they don't unfortunately. But sometimes they have PT (like they had a PT for Mario 3D Land) Your best bet for T2 is at FS, but we all know how their lists are.

They don't have lists all the time. The one week Zelda for the 3DS came out, it was just two $8+ tiv qualifiers.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

XD. T2 for a 39.99 3DS game OR a 59.99 Xbox/PS3 game LOL. Love FS.

Whats sad is people end up doing it too lol. They are having T1 for Vita games this coming week which is pretty rare for FS. If they can do T1 for Vita games, which are the same price as 3DS games, I don't get why 3DS games can't get T1 either.

[braveblade]

Lol, there's like 15 qualifiers right now that you can get for around the $5-$15 range xD.

$5? For real? Then please pm me $5 qualifiers!
I contributed tiv before so please don't flame me. :)

Oh, one more question. I got $99 3ds from the awesome glist. I am never a fan of Nintendo, and I am still debating whether or not I should keep the 3ds. Do you guys think $99 3ds is a good buy/worth it?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

They don't have lists all the time. The one week Zelda for the 3DS came out, it was just two $8+ tiv qualifiers.

Yeah, I haven't seen a +$8 promo for a while at FS. Those ones are really rare to come by.

[spham]

$5? For real? Then please pm me $5 qualifiers!
I contributed tiv before so please don't flame me. :)

Oh, one more question. I got $99 3ds from the awesome glist. I am never a fan of Nintendo, and I am still debating whether or not I should keep the 3ds. Do you guys think $99 3ds is a good buy/worth it?

For $99, sure. Worst case scenario, if you don't like it, you sell it and make a profit.

[WuTang36]

XBOX360 Fable III EB 8.00
XBOX360 Borderlands EB 8.00

PS3 Dead Island EB 12.50
PS3 Fallout 3 EB 7.00
PS3 Fallout New Vegas EB 7.00
PS3 Crysis 2 EB 7.00
PS3 Bulletstorm EB 5.00

i usually submit anonymously, but i'll share so people can stop asking for qualifiers
















p.s. where them $5 qualifiers at?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

XBOX360 Fable III EB 8.00
XBOX360 Borderlands EB 8.00

PS3 Dead Island EB 12.50
PS3 Fallout 3 EB 7.00
PS3 Fallout New Vegas EB 7.00
PS3 Crysis 2 EB 7.00
PS3 Bulletstorm EB 5.00

i usually submit anonymously, but i'll share so people can stop asking for qualifiers
















p.s. where them $5 qualifiers at?

This is really pissing me off lol. So damn close, just $1 away.

[WuTang36]

This is really pissing me off lol. So damn close, just $1 away.

you never know man, ultimate edition is out

look at red dead

goty edition comes out, bam regular one qualifies

big wtf that's why i checked it

[BlissKira]

you never know man, ultimate edition is out

look at red dead

goty edition comes out, bam regular one qualifies

big wtf that's why i checked it

They also tend to make games from CE's that just got a price drop qualify, or games that have been on sale for like $5 (at their own store) qualify. I guess they honestly only rip off consumers who do not know any better and allow themselves to be ripped off. xD, cause we seem to be ripping them off big time.

And I forgot you guys based your prices on store prices. I meant $5 qualifiers locally (of course YMMV) but judging by how old those qualifiers are, and all the recent sales, you can easily get those games for pretty cheap, so it's not out on a store for everyone to grab, but it requires you to message a bunch of people and a lot of meeting up. Requires work, but what doesn't? :twisted:

[samuelism]

TIVS at EBGames 2/13/2012

xbox360 Mortal Kombat - $18
xbox360 Borderlands - $8
DS Pokemon Platinum - $14
DS Pokemon Heartgold - $15
DS Pokemon SoulSilver - $15
PS3 Dead Rising 2 - $10


I bought Borderlands from RCSS for $7.50 plus tax...not as cheap as $5, but not bad.

[Balanar08]

Is it me or is everyone trading in mortal kombat? any tips?

[spham]

Is it me or is everyone trading in mortal kombat? any tips?

These guys might have picked it up from FS. It was on clearance for $10. I got it for $5 a while back at FS. Wish I picked up a few more copies.

[Balanar08]

These guys might have picked it up from FS. It was on clearance for $10. I got it for $5 a while back at FS. Wish I picked up a few more copies.

damn, all i see is regular price online; but thanks for letting me know spham :).

[laststar]

And the fact that the Komplete Edition is coming out soon. No reason to keep the old one unless you already have all the dlcs.

[Vallum]

Okay, 2: you only post when you want to start a stupid argument with someone like me.

:lol: I Asked a question a simple question, I wasn't epecting it to be a big deal. Obviously, you got upset because
you think there is some kind of unwritten rule to asking for help on here. I don't do a lot of trading so I don't think
there is anything wrong with asking a question. Again, go read the Vita thread. I'm not arguing with you over this
anymore.

[WuTang36]

they sure are taking their sweet ass time with that twisted metal review

there's literally nothing (N)

on the other hand ufc undisputed 3 is dope, i wish they came out to their real entrance music though

[bman77]

Its also an FS qualifier.

haha, not for us lucky folk in Winnipeg :lol:

[trinxified]

:lol: I Asked a question a simple question, I wasn't epecting it to be a big deal. Obviously, you got upset because
you think there is some kind of unwritten rule to asking for help on here. I don't do a lot of trading so I don't think
there is anything wrong with asking a question. Again, go read the Vita thread. I'm not arguing with you over this
anymore.

I think the problem is not because you asked a question but you asking for someone to do all the work for you. By your post, it looked like you wanted someone to PM you readily available qualifiers. Anyway, you shouldn't need "help" or ask for qualifiers since there's more than enough resources presented to take advantage of.

[trinxified]

TiVs @ EB Games (all for PS3) as of Feb 13th.

Family Game Night 4 - $12.50
Dark Souls - $18.00
Disgaea 4 - $15
LittleBigPlanet 2 (Reg Edition) - $15

Lady wouldn't take my Euro copies of Tomb Radier Collection or Prince of Persia Collections for some reason.

That's unfortunate since both of those titles are qualifiers most likely. It's probably because they didn't scan in. Although, they normally look up the game if it doesn't scan.

[stulec52]

13th Feb
EB VITA 4 Gig memory card $6

for all you thinking of trading this guy in towards an 8, 16 or 32.

personally I think for $6 I'll just keep it as a spare or sell privately.

[mahjongmaniac]

These guys might have picked it up from FS. It was on clearance for $10. I got it for $5 a while back at FS. Wish I picked up a few more copies.

just a note that the FS clearance was a FS-exclusive copy... the reg. ed. (that everyone else carries) was still at reg. price

at $5 that's a steal

[Jaze]

just a note that the FS clearance was a FS-exclusive copy... the reg. ed. (that everyone else carries) was still at reg. price

at $5 that's a steal

Wish I had that magic bargain bin touch

PS3 EB Red Dead Redemption $10

[DaWinman]

That's unfortunate since both of those titles are qualifiers most likely. It's probably because they didn't scan in. Although, they normally look up the game if it doesn't scan.

As I have stated many times before, the EBs around here do *not* accept Euro-PS3 copies because they are not compatible with SDTV, which a surprising amount of people still game on. Even if the return rate is only 1 in 10, that's too much hassle for EB.

[DaWinman]

Wish I had that magic bargain bin touch

There are some good deals at FS, but they go quick. The last time I was there, I saw a lot of $9.99 games including MK, MLB 11, Rango, etc., but I bought way too many games for Christmas and have no need for more EB pre-orders, but they were there for the hoarders.

[devdvr]

EB Games Feb 13 2012.

Dead space 2 xbox 360 - $8
Assassins Creed brotherhood xbox 360 - $10
Batman Arkham City xbox 360 - $20
Skyrim xbox 360 - $28.50

[ChaosKnight]

Only one game for ya'll

360 Final Fantasy XIII-2 EB $30

... that is all.

[BlissKira]

Holy crap, ME3 CE is hard to find atm huh? =P. I knew it was hard to find couple weeks ago, but I thought they were gonna restock. Keep hearing people say there won't be any more CEs made before launch, (doesn't mean a million copies won't randomly appear a month after launch), glad I pre-ordered.. same with FF13-2's. Though when I was putting leftover credit towards my ME3 PO, the csr did say something like, "smart, you got the Collector's edition", so makes sense.

"Sorry, there simply cannot be any more physical CEs made before launch. The items included in the physical edition cannot be made in time for launch. Sorry, it will not happen. This is why, back in November, I started warning people that the CE would run out.

If you did miss ordering your physical CE, you can still get a digital edition."

Found that quote, not sure where it was posted from?

ANYWAYS, I'm kinda PO that my Tales of the Abyss PO at Best Buy is "sold out" and hasn't shipped >:(

[LeafsWillWin]

EB Feb 14th

PS3 Red Dead Redemption $10
XBOX360 Red Dead Redemption $10
PS3 Assassins Creed Brotherhood $8? (qualified)

[whoiam]

PS3:

Medieval moves: 14,50 (Will probably drop soon)
Rayman origins: 12,50

Did a T2 for Twisted Metal

Rayman will drop very fast since it's 29,99 at EB and 19,99 used everywhere.

[rzz]

14 Feb 2012
Wii Wwe all star 8 eb
3ds cubic ninja 9.25 eb

Finally paid off my vita first edition bundle :D

[stulec52]

question
I picked up my pre ordered Twisted Metal today, but I'm not really that interested in playing it, + I get my Vita tomorrow so I think I'll be playing with that a lot.
Anyway, I still owe $60 on my Vita P.O., and was thinking about just leaving Twisted Metal sealed, and returning it.
the slight twist is that my Vita P.O. is with a different EB branch.

possible?
good idea?
thanks.

[laststar]

question
I picked up my pre ordered Twisted Metal today, but I'm not really that interested in playing it, + I get my Vita tomorrow so I think I'll be playing with that a lot.
Anyway, I still owe $60 on my Vita P.O., and was thinking about just leaving Twisted Metal sealed, and returning it.
the slight twist is that my Vita P.O. is with a different EB branch.

possible?
good idea?
thanks.

Don't know which method you use to pay the game, but you could ask them to refund you with a gift card.

[stulec52]

I did T2 +$10 debit
I just don't see me playing it
So was hoping to put the full $60 cost to what I owe on my Vita

[BlissKira]

I did T2 +$10 debit
I just don't see me playing it
So was hoping to put the full $60 cost to what I owe on my Vita

Just pick up the game and bring it (unopened) + reciept to the store which your picking up your Vita. Tell them you would like to return the game and sue the credit right away towards your Vita! There should honestly be no problems as the game was bought with T2 and Vita's qualify for the technically the same promo (getting the same tiv bump), of course it's up to the CSR.

[yoda12320]

Just pick up the game and bring it (unopened) + reciept to the store which your picking up your Vita. Tell them you would like to return the game and sue the credit right away towards your Vita! There should honestly be no problems as the game was bought with T2 and Vita's qualify for the technically the same promo (getting the same tiv bump), of course it's up to the CSR.

Yep expect there gonna make him do another t2 game. ie ufc 3, me 3, max payne 3 or syndicate. Though csr might let him put credit onto vita ymmv.

[BlissKira]

Yep expect there gonna make him do another t2 game. ie ufc 3, me 3, max payne 3 or syndicate. Though csr might let him put credit onto vita ymmv.

Well considering qualifiers can be used towards hardware anyways, this is still following under their promo, except he doesn't want a game but hardware instead =P. Just like switching T2's to another T2 game (since the promo has an actual set list of games)

[yoda12320]

Well considering qualifiers can be used towards hardware anyways, this is still following under their promo, except he doesn't want a game but hardware instead =P. Just like switching T2's to another T2 game (since the promo has an actual set list of games)

I total agree its just ebs see he locked into that promo so they want him to stick to it. Probably easier getting selling game and getting 2 qualifers from that.

[stulec52]

Thanks guys
Will try politely tomorrow see what happens
Worst they can say is no
Then I would just keep twisted metal for a rainy day !

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

So the method worked, as I expected. Just cancelled my preorder of UFC, and changed it to Uncharted for the Vita. CSR gave me 1 cent back on an edge/gift card lol.

Heres a tiv that rose pretty high over a couple of days.

PS3 Mortal Kombat EB $18. (I got quoted $10 when I traded it in on the weekend)

[ejm818]

EB Games Feb 14 2012.

PS3 Madden NFL 12 - $20
PS3 Fight Night Champion - $12
PS3 Deus Ex - $12.50

[whoiam]

EB Games Feb 14 2012.

PS3 Madden NFL 12 - $20
PS3 Fight Night Champion - $12
PS3 Deus Ex - $12.50

I saw it at 19,99 at EB this afternoon.

[FreedomG20]

Feb 14, 2012

PSP1000 Hardware EB $15

PS3 Borderlands EB $8
PS3 Blazblue: Continuum Shift EB $8
PS3 NASCAR 2011: The Game EB $15

[Beradon]

question
I picked up my pre ordered Twisted Metal today, but I'm not really that interested in playing it, + I get my Vita tomorrow so I think I'll be playing with that a lot.
You should try it out. I did and it was pure mayhem(bundles of fun).



PS3 Mortal Kombat EB $18. (I got quoted $10 when I traded it in on the weekend)You're kidding me? I'm surprised it rise given how many people are trading it in. Then again the Komplete edition doesn't look all that enticing given the fact that you're only getting 4 extra characters plus alternate costumes. Doesn't seem worth it to upgrade to that edition.

[noob666]

FEB 14

Rage $8
Fable 3 $8 !!!!!

i am surprise fable 3 is a qualifier again

[stulec52]

You should try it out. I did and it was pure mayhem(bundles of fun).




I just don't think I'll have time to play it, or that it's really worth $60 that I might be able to put towards my Vita

[yoda12320]

You should try it out. I did and it was pure mayhem(bundles of fun).


You're kidding me? I'm surprised it rise given how many people are trading it in. Then again the Komplete edition doesn't look all that enticing given the fact that you're only getting 4 extra characters plus alternate costumes. Doesn't seem worth it to upgrade to that edition.


The pack includes the game's four DLC characters (Skarlet, Kenshi, Rain, and Freddy Krueger), 15 skins, and three original fatalities for Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile. Additionally, the Komplete Edition will also include digital versions of the Mortal Kombat: Songs Inspired by the Warriors and the 1995 Mortal Kombat film (downloadable via Zune Marketplace and PlayStation Network on Xbox 360 and PS3, respectively).

I think its the $59.99 price tag thats the issue lol.

[spham]

There are some good deals at FS, but they go quick. The last time I was there, I saw a lot of $9.99 games including MK, MLB 11, Rango, etc., but I bought way too many games for Christmas and have no need for more EB pre-orders, but they were there for the hoarders.

Right, because it's only hoarding whenever everyone but you buys games.

[canadiancrowe]

Does anybody have the TIV for the Playstation 3d display. I'm looking to unload it, and hopefully it's worth something.

[mahjongmaniac]

Holy crap, ME3 CE is hard to find atm huh? =P. I knew it was hard to find couple weeks ago, but I thought they were gonna restock. Keep hearing people say there won't be any more CEs made before launch, (doesn't mean a million copies won't randomly appear a month after launch), glad I pre-ordered.. same with FF13-2's. Though when I was putting leftover credit towards my ME3 PO, the csr did say something like, "smart, you got the Collector's edition", so makes sense.

[...]

360 copy yes, but not for PS3

the 360 CE has been sold-out of PO's for a couple mths now (EBG HO sent email to all stores telling them to stop taking PO's)

if you still want the ME3 CE, can only get it for PS3, and i'm not sure that'll last too long

[spham]

360 copy yes, but not for PS3

the 360 CE has been sold-out of PO's for a couple mths now (EBG HO sent email to all stores telling them to stop taking PO's)

if you still want the ME3 CE, can only get it for PS3, and i'm not sure that'll last too long

I've seen it in stock on Best Buy's or Future Shop's websites, so it's not completely sold out yet.

[mahjongmaniac]

I've seen it in stock on Best Buy's or Future Shop's websites, so it's not completely sold out yet.

i was only mentioning about EBG's status

[BlissKira]

360 copy yes, but not for PS3

the 360 CE has been sold-out of PO's for a couple mths now (EBG HO sent email to all stores telling them to stop taking PO's)

if you still want the ME3 CE, can only get it for PS3, and i'm not sure that'll last too long

Yeah I knew the 360 one sold out a while ago (glad I got it) but now even the PS3 ones are selling out. I know in the states it''s sold out like crazy for both versions lol

[wai_lai416]

Yeah I knew the 360 one sold out a while ago (glad I got it) but now even the PS3 ones are selling out. I know in the states it''s sold out like crazy for both versions lol

lol you know there will be some available in store on launch day and prolly well after launch... MW3 hardened edition were sold out ages ago online and you still see them floating around in store nowadays.

[BlissKira]

lol you know there will be some available in store on launch day and prolly well after launch... MW3 hardened edition were sold out ages ago online and you still see them floating around in store nowadays.

Yeah I said there will be some after launch, but not before launch xD. So if you want to wait 2 weeks + to get it, then yeah, you'll get one :razz:

[wai_lai416]

Yeah I said there will be some after launch, but not before launch xD. So if you want to wait 2 weeks + to get it, then yeah, you'll get one :razz:

just go to the store right as they open, chances are there will be like 5-10 of each version available... unless it was like the zelda where they undershipped to store :P

[DaWinman]

Right, because it's only hoarding whenever everyone but you buys games.

If I was a hoarder, I would have bought them. :facepalm::facepalm:

[tooviral]

EB Today

X360 Nascar 2011 - 13.00
X360 GH Metallica - 8.00

don't think metallica will last much longer.

[chadley]

EB Today

X360 Nascar 2011 - 13.00
X360 GH Metallica - 8.00

don't think metallica will last much longer.

They've been around for over 30 years, I'm sure they'll last longer :lol:

[ichit4k4_set0]

Just got off the phone to verify some cheapies.

PS3 You Don't Know Jack EB 8$ :)
DS Bleach The 3rd Phantom EB 5$

[Afrodiziak]

Got some qualifiers for you guys. Didn't grab prices, just if they qualified or not.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations (PS3): Qualified
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (360): Qualified
ModNation Racers (PS3): Qualified
Fable III (360): Qualified
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom (PS3): Qualified
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3): Qualified
3D Dot Game Heroes (PS3): Did NOT Qualify

[PS3_Devil]

Best Buy - Feb 15

360

Batman Arkham City - 20
WWE 12 - 15
Modern Warfare 3 - 30

[yoda12320]

Best Buy - Feb 15

360

Batman Arkham City - 20
WWE 12 - 15
Modern Warfare 3 - 30

ROFL OUCH! Talk about putting the smackdown :P. No EB tiv?

[Beradon]

ROFL OUCH! Talk about putting the smackdown :P. No EB tiv?I suggest people hold on to it. If EB doesn't get enough copies coming in they'll raise the TIV until the next release of WWE.

[Pinman]

Eb today

Xbox 360 - Red Dead Redemption $10
Xbox 360 - Dance Central 1 $10
Xbox 360 - Halo Reach $10

[yoda12320]

Eb today

Xbox 360 - Red Dead Redemption $10
Xbox 360 - Dance Central 1 $10
Xbox 360 - Halo Reach $10

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/4547/81043041.jpg

WB Pinman!

[x-factor]

To break the suspense:

Little Deviants PS Vita (one that comes bundled with the system) EB 12.50


can use it towards a trade 2.

[ichit4k4_set0]

To break the suspense:

Little Deviants PS Vita (one that comes bundled with the system) EB 12.50


can use it towards a trade 2.

Thank you

[trinxified]

Does anyone know how our friend, Sonic, is doing recently? Still above water? Still got one of his collections.

[laststar]

Does anyone know how our friend, Sonic, is doing recently? Still above water? Still got one of his collections.

Sonic collection was a qualifier for like 6 months despise being like the top most trade in game. Doubt we'll ever see him being a qualify again lol.

[trinxified]

Sonic collection was a qualifier for like 6 months despise being like the top most trade in game. Doubt we'll ever see him being a qualify again lol.

Oh it dropped? :( When?

[BlissKira]

Sonic collection was a qualifier for like 6 months despise being like the top most trade in game. Doubt we'll ever see him being a qualify again lol.

You'd be surprised... AC:Brotherhood dropped after 2 days 5 months ago but is a qualifier now? Is EB Games trying to run itself out of business with good promos + ridiculous tivs? xD

Then again, uninformed consumers (which there are sooo many parents who shop at EB Games thinking they're getting the best price for games for their kids whether used or new + people always buying the warranty) make up the profit lost from crappy games being traded in.. not crappy, but good games that are old

[FreedomG20]

Got some qualifiers for you guys. Didn't grab prices, just if they qualified or not.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations (PS3): Qualified
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (360): Qualified
ModNation Racers (PS3): Qualified
Fable III (360): Qualified
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom (PS3): Qualified
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PS3): Qualified
3D Dot Game Heroes (PS3): Did NOT Qualify

Thanks for the heads up with Modnation :)

Feb 15, 2012

PS3 ModNation Racers EB $8
PS3 Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD EB $7
PS3 X-Men: Destiny EB $7

[fatal15]

You'd be surprised... AC:Brotherhood dropped after 2 days 5 months ago but is a qualifier now? Is EB Games trying to run itself out of business with good promos + ridiculous tivs? xD

Then again, uninformed consumers (which there are sooo many parents who shop at EB Games thinking they're getting the best price for games for their kids whether used or new + people always buying the warranty) make up the profit lost from crappy games being traded in.. not crappy, but good games that are old

yup this community of ours is really small. I think they actually look forward to our business as ppl will buy our turds at a premium.

[civicb]

Any eb insiders here? I got quite a few qualifiers on hands and would love to know if there's any trade deals coming up toward vita game? Asked the guy at eb if I could t2 for me3 and switch it later and he said no...

[fatal15]

Any eb insiders here? I got quite a few qualifiers on hands and would love to know if there's any trade deals coming up toward vita game? Asked the guy at eb if I could t2 for me3 and switch it later and he said no...

You can change your preorder with a t2 , it jus that some stores will let u do it towards any preorder while others will only go by a list. If the Eb/gs allows you to do t2 towards any preorder you can use towards a vita game that has a price of $49.99. So gravity rush, street fighter x tekken and ruin.

[civicb]

You can change your preorder with a t2 , it jus that some stores will let u do it towards any preorder while others will only go by a list. If the Eb/gs allows you to do t2 towards any preorder you can use towards a vita game that has a price of $49.99. So gravity rush, street fighter x tekken and ruin.

I know but the problem is I've been to 3 eb and all of them go by the list...

[fatal15]

I know but the problem is I've been to 3 eb and all of them go by the list...

damn, you going to have to find one that doesn't.

[wai_lai416]

damn, you going to have to find one that doesn't.

they are pretty strict now by the list

[spham]

Took a look at tivs.ca and wow, is someone screwing around with us or did all these turds really rise from the grave?

[TripleQ]

Took a look at tivs.ca and wow, is someone screwing around with us or did all these turds really rise from the grave?

Is there something in particular you feel isn't legit? I think most recent qualifiers have been verified.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Any eb insiders here? I got quite a few qualifiers on hands and would love to know if there's any trade deals coming up toward vita game? Asked the guy at eb if I could t2 for me3 and switch it later and he said no...

Nope no promos yet.

[NonStopInTheMix]

Took a look at tivs.ca and wow, is someone screwing around with us or did all these turds really rise from the grave?

Maybe you've just been out of the loop for too long ;)

[Illuminatus Proteus]

Anyone know if EB is accepting the 4gb memory card for trade from the Vita bundle?

[Bargain Bin]

On a side note, has anyone played the Mass Effect 3 demo on PS3? Is it just me or did you guys notice some choppiness? Felt like my head was spinning at some points looking at the frames.

[skullsession]

Anyone know if EB is accepting the 4gb memory card for trade from the Vita bundle?

I think in the VITA DEALS thread in another forum here, someone posted that it's trading in for $6. :confused:

[Vallum]

I think in the VITA DEALS thread in another forum here, someone posted that it's trading in for $6. :confused:

:lol: EB...always fair TIVS:|

[raspeed]

Will they take one that is marked NOT FOR RESALE instead of a barcode?

I've only got 3 qualifiers that don't have that on the label and I want to get in on that trade 4 $100 of a Vita deal. :)

Or does anyone know of a cheap qualifier I can buy from Walmart, Best Buy etc?

[TechRock]

On a side note, has anyone played the Mass Effect 3 demo on PS3? Is it just me or did you guys notice some choppiness? Felt like my head was spinning at some points looking at the frames.

yeah i notice it too =(

[yoda12320]

yeah i notice it too =(


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPbyjeETd8c

:P

[DaWinman]

:lol: EB...always fair TIVS:|

Doesn't it sell for $19.99 new?

[BogartandMinerva]

PS3 Sonic Generations EB $18.00
PS3 Red Dead Redemption EB $10.00

T2 towards Mass Effect 3 CE (already had it pre-ordered so no idea if they've sold out their pre-sells or not).

[DaWinman]

Just a note that uDraw peripherals are all on sale in the latest flyers, which got me wondering... especially as they are virtual doorstops once THQ shuts down the servers. Then I read this...

THQ discontinuing uDraw business

It's no secret that THQ has not been doing well. As part of its restructuring, the company had planned on shelving licensed kids games. In addition, it appears THQ is no longer producing its uDraw tablet.

The original uDraw tablet found success on the Wii, but plans to expand the platform to PS3 and Xbox 360 languished. "Sales of the uDraw GameTablet and related software, and other titles in the kids, family and casual category were far weaker than anticipated, substantially reducing our financial results for the quarter," THQ president Brian Farrell admitted in the company's latest financial report.

"We were looking at Udraw as a bridge to the digital future, but the bridge to the digital future turned out to be a plank that we walked off," Farrell amusingly commented.

"Lower uDraw revenue, high inventory reserves, price protection, and concessions at retail had an approximate $33.0 million impact on the company's operating income in the quarter," the report explains.

With uDraw tablets sitting on store shelves collecting dust, it makes sense why THQ would want to discontinue production. "THQ has no future commitments or plans to manufacture uDraw hardware," the company told investors. "THQ's strategy is to focus on its premium core and fighting franchises and to expand its digital revenues."

http://www.shacknews.com/article/72298/udraw-discontinued

Personally, I'll buy one when they hit $9.99, as there is absolutely no software for the PS3/Xbox 360 models. :facepalm:

[BogartandMinerva]

On a side note, has anyone played the Mass Effect 3 demo on PS3? Is it just me or did you guys notice some choppiness? Felt like my head was spinning at some points looking at the frames.

I also felt that the demo lacked polish. There was quite a bit of pop-in (David Anderson pulled a Nightcrawler on me a couple of times BAMF!!!). I hope this is just indicative of an early build and not Bioware rushing their best franchise's sequel (as they have done with another of their franchises). I really get the feeling these guys are spread a little too thin lately. I mean Dragon Age 2, The Old Republic and Mass Effect 3 (and the port of ME2 to PS3) all within a year? I realize the dev cycle for some of these started way before that but fine tuning and polish is what makes good games great. The ME3 demo did not have that polish. Nonetheless I promptly went out and did a T2 to pay of $50 on my CE today (the day after playing the demo). At the end of the day Bioware has an ace in the hole (two cliches for the price of one there), we all want to know how this story ends and what permutations of it we can experience. That makes it a day one buy for many.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Just a note that uDraw peripherals are all on sale in the latest flyers, which got me wondering... especially as they are virtual doorstops once THQ shuts down the servers. Then I read this...

THQ discontinuing uDraw business

It's no secret that THQ has not been doing well. As part of its restructuring, the company had planned on shelving licensed kids games. In addition, it appears THQ is no longer producing its uDraw tablet.

The original uDraw tablet found success on the Wii, but plans to expand the platform to PS3 and Xbox 360 languished. "Sales of the uDraw GameTablet and related software, and other titles in the kids, family and casual category were far weaker than anticipated, substantially reducing our financial results for the quarter," THQ president Brian Farrell admitted in the company's latest financial report.

"We were looking at Udraw as a bridge to the digital future, but the bridge to the digital future turned out to be a plank that we walked off," Farrell amusingly commented.

"Lower uDraw revenue, high inventory reserves, price protection, and concessions at retail had an approximate $33.0 million impact on the company's operating income in the quarter," the report explains.

With uDraw tablets sitting on store shelves collecting dust, it makes sense why THQ would want to discontinue production. "THQ has no future commitments or plans to manufacture uDraw hardware," the company told investors. "THQ's strategy is to focus on its premium core and fighting franchises and to expand its digital revenues."

http://www.shacknews.com/article/72298/udraw-discontinued

Personally, I'll buy one when they hit $9.99, as there is absolutely no software for the PS3/Xbox 360 models. :facepalm:

They are down to $49.99 in most stores already (the original pricing was nuts) but are you referring to further discounts in the upcoming week's flyers? If so, how much are they and where?

I have someone who is offering me their UDraw and Artist Game + Marvel Hero game for my PS3 Fifa 12. I thought my kids would get a kick out of it, and one or both are qualifiers at EB

[Beradon]

Just a note that uDraw peripherals are all on sale in the latest flyers, which got me wondering... especially as they are virtual doorstops once THQ shuts down the servers. Then I read this...

THQ discontinuing uDraw business

[I]It's no secret that THQ has not been doing well. As part of its restructuring, the company had planned on shelving licensed kids games. In addition, it appears THQ is no longer producing its uDraw tablet.

The original uDraw tablet found success on the Wii, but plans to expand the platform to PS3 and Xbox 360 languished.Surprised it didn't do well on the Xbox360 considering how many kids are on that platform. Guess they're rather pretend to be grown ups and play CoD instead. :lol:

[DaWinman]

They are down to $49.99 in most stores already (the original pricing was nuts) but are you referring to further discounts in the upcoming week's flyers? If so, how much are they and where?

$29.99

The danger is that a) the drawing upload ability could be dead once THQ shuts it down and b) there are absolutely no games (outside the one you mentioned) for the PS3/XB360 and development has certainly stopped.

It's a very dangerous buy, but that game trade looks a lot better, assuming you no longer want FIFA.

[chengsterr]

should i trade my 3ds towards the vita or do you guys think i can fetch more selling it on craigslist?

[Captain Snazzypants]

$29.99

The danger is that a) the drawing upload ability could be dead once THQ shuts it down and b) there are absolutely no games (outside the one you mentioned) for the PS3/XB360 and development has certainly stopped.

It's a very dangerous buy, but that game trade looks a lot better, assuming you no longer want FIFA.

$29.99? Ouch....
This will be an upcoming EB DOTD at either $9.99 or $19.99 for sure.

[Tonberry]

Haven't been at EB for a while. Is the trade 2 TIV qualified = 50$ (towards any game) deal still going?

[Balanar08]

should i trade my 3ds towards the vita or do you guys think i can fetch more selling it on craigslist?

Im tempted as well hmmmmmmm but I know craigs/kijiji can fetch you easily with 120. However remember EB gives you 50x2=100 with tax on top so basically 113$. However if you want the extra 7$ from craigs/kijiji, its more time consuming cause your going to have to make a post, meet up with the person etc etc etc.

[DaWinman]

$29.99? Ouch....
This will be an upcoming EB DOTD at either $9.99 or $19.99 for sure.

I am definitely waiting for the $9.99 price-point, as obsolete hardware with 1-2 games (Marvel + Pictionary) is not worth any more.

BTW, I don't know if the Wii version is on sale, and it's doubtful since there is a wide range of software for it.

[chengsterr]

Im tempted as well hmmmmmmm but I know craigs/kijiji can fetch you easily with 120. However remember EB gives you 50x2=100 with tax on top so basically 113$. However if you want the extra 7$ from craigs/kijiji, its more time consuming cause your going to have to make a post, meet up with the person etc etc etc.

$100 now? according to tivs it's $55 so i thought it's $110 lol

my local craigslist are listing it for $140 or so but i dont know if they're actually getting it for that much haha

[Balanar08]

$100 now? according to tivs it's $55 so i thought it's $110 lol

my local craigslist are listing it for $140 or so but i dont know if they're actually getting it for that much haha

if my memory serves me right, I remember someone stating it droppped to 50

[ichit4k4_set0]

Haven't been at EB for a while. Is the trade 2 TIV qualified = 50$ (towards any game) deal still going?

No unless you get a special treatment.

[Balanar08]

No unless you get a special treatment.

if you know what I mean :razz:

[HarmonicTorture]

Hey guys, just got a quick question.

I've got 10 qualifiers at Eb right now and I'm looking to get a Vita. I see there is a "Trade 4 get $100 towards your vita", could I trade 8 and get $200 off?, or trade all 10 and get $250?

Thanks.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Hey guys, just got a quick question.

I've got 10 qualifiers at Eb right now and I'm looking to get a Vita. I see there is a "Trade 4 get $100 towards your vita", could I trade 8 and get $200 off?, or trade all 10 and get $250?

Thanks.

Its as many as you want up to full price ( I was even able to put 1 over-qualifiers so 25$ extra)
If they tell you 4 max, ask them to call HQ.

[Balanar08]

Hey guys, just got a quick question.

I've got 10 qualifiers at Eb right now and I'm looking to get a Vita. I see there is a "Trade 4 get $100 towards your vita", could I trade 8 and get $200 off?, or trade all 10 and get $250?

Thanks.

$25 TRADE CREDIT
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS HARDWARE!

When you buy hardware (new or used), get $25 trade credit for each game you trade in! That includes the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle!
Promotion applies to titles with a minimum $8 trade value only.


Valid trade titles include PS3, PSP, Wii, DS, 3DS and XB360 games. Games must include boxes and instructions. No duplicate titles accepted. Some titles may be excluded. While supplies last. Offer may be discontinued at any time. May not be combined with any other offer. No dealers please. Valid only in Canada. Offer valid at participating stores. Restrictions apply in Winnipeg. See sales associate for complete details.

[Wet Banana]

Hey guys, just got a quick question.

I've got 10 qualifiers at Eb right now and I'm looking to get a Vita. I see there is a "Trade 4 get $100 towards your vita", could I trade 8 and get $200 off?, or trade all 10 and get $250?

Thanks.

Yeah you can trade games for the full amount, but it obviously would't be under the "Trade 4 get $100 towards your vita" promo; you'd have to trade it under the "$25 TRADE CREDIT FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS HARDWARE" promo since there's no limit. You can just ask for it and the CSR should know. Details can be found at the bottom of this page: http://www.ebgames.ca/gs/specialty/tradeins/

EDIT: God dammit, Balanar!

[HarmonicTorture]

Its as many as you want up to full price ( I was even able to put 1 over-qualifiers so 25$ extra)
If they tell you 4 max, ask them to call HQ.
Alright thanks a ton man.


$25 TRADE CREDIT
FOR EACH GAME TRADED TOWARDS HARDWARE!

When you buy hardware (new or used), get $25 trade credit for each game you trade in! That includes the PlayStation 3D Display Bundle!
Promotion applies to titles with a minimum $8 trade value only.


Valid trade titles include PS3, PSP, Wii, DS, 3DS and XB360 games. Games must include boxes and instructions. No duplicate titles accepted. Some titles may be excluded. While supplies last. Offer may be discontinued at any time. May not be combined with any other offer. No dealers please. Valid only in Canada. Offer valid at participating stores. Restrictions apply in Winnipeg. See sales associate for complete details.
Can't believe I missed that at the bottom, thanks for pointing it out.

Just two more questions:

I heard there is a T1 going on for vita games at Futureshop, is this true? If so does anyone know what the list looks like?

Also heard that there might be a T5 +100 towards a vita? Any truth to this?

[Balanar08]

Alright thanks a ton man.


Can't believe I missed that at the bottom, thanks for pointing it out.

Just two more questions:

I heard there is a T1 going on for vita games at Futureshop, is this true? If so does anyone know what the list looks like?

Also heard that there might be a T5 +100 towards a vita? Any truth to this?

Harmonic, ignore the top part where it states you have to buy a used item. In their promo booklet, it doesnt say anything about that. If they make a huge fuss, call HQ at the store.

And yes its been confirmed. Someone posted the futureshop flyer a few pages back. However it might be t1 for selected vita games

[trinxified]

PS3 Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection $8.50 EB (never gonna give up)
PS3 God of War: Origins Collection $16.00 EB

So I got two interesting comments from two different EB employees from different locations today...

I'm not sure if it's true or it will be YMMV, but one guy mentions that if the game isn't a Greatest Hits title but comes in a red case, they won't take it since people are "abusing" it by switching cases. Those were his exact words. I find that so silly because some games come in red cases even though they don't have "Greatest Hits" banner (like my God of War Origins or a lot of the $19.99 titles at FS/BB). Both of my games came in red cases (I switched the Sonic Collection case on purpose because I hate the red ones). And so what if we switch cases? Anyway, I had to bring it to a different location just to get the trade done.

Now, another girl from the different location says that EB head office is now getting more strict with the "NOT FOR RESALE" or cut out UPC codes from the game covers. Apparently they are not allowed to take these games anymore as per recent e-mail from head office. My God of War Origins came with a cut out UPC code (from dualshock bundle). She wouldn't take it but I pleaded so she asked me to grab the empty display box of the game from the rack and exchange the covers. She asked me to do that because her manager checks all traded-in games now and she'll get in trouble if she took it initially. Good thing she was nice to even suggest that, but I'm just letting you guys know that if it ever happens in the future. :|

I hope both things aren't true... Pretty dumb if it did.

[Azer]

So I have an idea what games qualify for the EB promotion but are there particular sores like The Source or Walmart that I should be checking out to find these titles? PM if necessary I only need two more games and I have enough for a Vita

[spham]

On a side note, has anyone played the Mass Effect 3 demo on PS3? Is it just me or did you guys notice some choppiness? Felt like my head was spinning at some points looking at the frames.

Yes, but it's just a demo. Mass Effect 2 looked great on the PS3, so I'm not too worried.

[x-factor]

The PS3 demo of Mass Effect 3 doesn't run or look as fluid compared to the 360 version. I noticed a lot of frame spikes in the ps3 demo while the 360 demo is crisp.
Maybe it will be resolved with installing data to the hard drive like with ME2 on the PS3. Hopefully it gets fixed because I only have ME2 save data
completed for the ps3.

Below is the the analysis courtesy of digital foundry

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-mass-effect-3-demos-analysed





On a side note, has anyone played the Mass Effect 3 demo on PS3? Is it just me or did you guys notice some choppiness? Felt like my head was spinning at some points looking at the frames.

[Super strokey]

The PS3 demo of Mass Effect 3 doesn't run or look as fluid compared to the 360 version. I noticed a lot of frame spikes in the ps3 demo while the 360 demo is crisp.
Maybe it will be resolved with installing data to the hard drive like with ME2 on the PS3. Hopefully it gets fixed because I only have ME2 save data
completed for the ps3.

Below is the the analysis courtesy of digital foundry

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-mass-effect-3-demos-analysed

This pisses me off. A few FPS i can see but consistent drops of 1/3 of the frams is simply not ok.

[DaWinman]

I'm not sure if it's true or it will be YMMV, but one guy mentions that if the game isn't a Greatest Hits title but comes in a red case, they won't take it since people are "abusing" it by switching cases.

Now, another girl from the different location says that EB head office is now getting more strict with the "NOT FOR RESALE" or cut out UPC codes from the game covers. Apparently they are not allowed to take these games anymore as per recent e-mail from head office.

It is definitely not any fun to trade games in at EB anymore, and it's like jumping through hoops to get *anything* done there. Taxes on this, system doesn't allow that promo, can't switch PO's from a delayed game (even though they were T2 for anything's from Nov-Dec), etc., etc. - I am actually starting to look forward to the day the EB business model crumbles and dies.

I have heard about the "Not for Resale" issues, along with the "no more Euro copies", from a few employees, but red cases being refused? That employee has to be insane, or EB HQ is insane, as those jerks sell standard "gutted/new" games in red cases themselves. :facepalm:

[Aznkid2000]

was wondering if the code that they give you because the item you ordered was out of stock able to use instores??

[spham]

PS3 Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm EB $14.00
PSV Little Deviants EB $12.50

Did a T2 for Ass Greed III

Edit: Where is the PS Vita section on tivs.ca?

[AME_VIP]

Anyone here get Twisted Metal using the Uncharted 3 EB coupon?

How is the game?

[angel177]

This pisses me off. A few FPS i can see but consistent drops of 1/3 of the frams is simply not ok.

You know its a DEMO right? And has been developed separately from the main game? and has been out since E3? This has been talked about by all the designers, Also PS3 cell technology is a different beast in every machine, and causes every dev a pain in the ass(and the wallet $10,000 a dev kit is a lot).

[yoda12320]

PS3 Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm EB $14.00
PSV Little Deviants EB $12.50

Did a T2 for Ass Greed III

Edit: Where is the PS Vita section on tivs.ca?

How about make it ? lol neksus will add it shortly.

[lollerskatez]

Feb 16

360 Sonic Generations EB $18.00
360 Borderlands EB $8.00
PSP DJ Max Fever EB $5.00
PSP Persona 3 Portable EB $7.00
PSP Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep EB $7.00
PSP FF7 Crisis Core EB $6.50

[fatal15]

Feb 16

360 Sonic Generations EB $18.00
360 Borderlands EB $8.00
PSP DJ Max Fever EB $5.00
PSP Persona 3 Portable EB $7.00
PSP Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep EB $7.00
PSP FF7 Crisis Core EB $6.50

is there any psp game that qualifies?

[BlissKira]

is there any psp game that qualifies?

It'd be stupid if there weren't since DS games qualify even with the 3DS out for almost a year.

Btw, BB now shows stock for Tales of the Abyss (6) yet my pre-order hasn't shipped yet? Wth lol.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

PS3 Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm EB $14.00
PSV Little Deviants EB $12.50

Did a T2 for Ass Greed III

Edit: Where is the PS Vita section on tivs.ca?

That was in the system? I couldn't find it on the website, so I was assuming it wasn't in their system either. I'll probably wait on it though, rather than doing a T2. It'll be $20-$29 on Boxing Day 2012 for sure :lol:

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

is there any psp game that qualifies?

Probably a couple. I'm guessing some kind of JRPG/RPG thats rare to find.

[silentsim]

Guy at my EB let me t2 for 50 towards any game so got the show 12 for ps3 preordered :D

[The drew]

EB Games TIVs:

Rage PS3 $8.00
Call Of Duty: Black Ops PS3 $8.00
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 360 $8.00
Dead Island PS3 $12.50
inFAMOUS 2 PS3 $15.00
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood PS3 $10.00
Pokemon: Black Version NDS $15.00

[BlissKira]

That was in the system? I couldn't find it on the website, so I was assuming it wasn't in their system either. I'll probably wait on it though, rather than doing a T2. It'll be $20-$29 on Boxing Day 2012 for sure :lol:

I knew that would happen with Revelations after Brotherhood, but didn't think it would happen in under a month XD (being 29.99, then 19.99 on boxing day T_T). Even though AC3 is supposed to be Ubisofts "biggest launch title ever". Apparently it's been in the making since AC2 came out.. so it SHOULD be good, but I think it was probably started after Brotherhood came out (they probably gathered info and ideas after AC2 though).

Even so, with a release date of October 30th, there's plenty of time for the game to drop in price =P (I won't be tempted by PO bonuses anymore :evil:)

[halcyon]

Feb 16th for PS3 (EB trade value)
Shift 1 - $3.50
Batman:AA - $7.00
Blur - $5.00
Resistance 2 - $0.25
Uncharted 2 - $7.00
NBA JAM - $5.00
Killzone 3 - $7.00
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - $7.00
Shift 2 - $7.00
God of War III - $7.00
Crysis 2 - $7.00

Qualifiers
Portal 2 - $15.00
Modnation - $8.00
Ico Collection - $12.00

I Preordered ME since I had no where close to enough for VITA. I actually don't want the game. So I did a trade 2 for it. Went back in and paid the remaining balance of $10+tax. So what happens when I cancel it at a later date? Do I get ~$60 credit back? (my new receipt of paying the balance doesn't show trade 2 on it and of what I've been told, you don't even need a receipt to pick up). I'm not looking to get anything this year except for maybe Fall of Cybertron. Anyway to move the credit to that? (aside from moving to different T2 promos every month)

[halcyon]

Guy at my EB let me t2 for 50 towards any game so got the show 12 for ps3 preordered :D

I tried that but failed at two EB stores =(.... I guess it's YMMV but for the most part, they follow "the list?"

[spham]

That was in the system? I couldn't find it on the website, so I was assuming it wasn't in their system either. I'll probably wait on it though, rather than doing a T2. It'll be $20-$29 on Boxing Day 2012 for sure :lol:

Yeah, it's in there as "Assassin's Creed 2012". I didn't know what else to put it towards. I'll switch it to something else when more games are announced

[punishment]

I've been out of the trade game for quite some time now, and decided to try to get back into it. Only thing is, my rebuffing place has gone out of business (BBV). Anyone know a place that has a solid machine that can buff scratched discs?

In Edmonton, I should specify.

[firefly777]

Does anyone know if I can use this promo for special editions? I want to get the Max Payne 3 special edition which is $100 and I would like to knock down the price a bit.
Thanks


TRADE 2 GET $50
TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OR PRE-ORDER OF ANY SELECT TITLES!

For a limited time only, trade 2 games with a minimum $8 trade value and get $50 towards the purchase or pre-order of one of the following games:

Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Available Jan 31 | PS3, XB360 | Offer valid through Feb 11)
Soul Calibur V (Available Jan 31 | PS3, XB360 | Offer valid through Feb 11)
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (Available Feb 7 | PS3, XB360, PC | Offer valid through Feb 18)
Twisted Metal (Available Feb 14 | PS3 | Offer valid through Feb 25)
UFC Undisputed 3 (Available Feb 14 | PS3, XB360 | Offer valid through Feb 25)
Syndicate (Available Feb 21 | PS3, XB360, PC | Offer valid through Mar 3)
Mass Effect 3 (Available Mar 6 | PS3, XB360, PC | Offer valid through Mar 17)
Max Payne 3 (Available May 15 | PS3, XB360, PC | Offer valid through Mar 17)

[trinxified]

So I'm trying MW3 for free on PC and I was excited at first since I was planning to spend my weekend playing it... But it seems like I will be uninstalling after a few hours.

Not impressed with multiplayer. Hacking is rampant, repetitive and the community isn't even that big. Anyone who wants to try it should know that you need Steam and the download is 6.5 GB.

At least I got to test out if my PC is capable of running it on max settings. No problems :) I hope BF3 comes for free too. Even a day is good enough. I just want to test my PC out!

[ichit4k4_set0]

Yeah, it's in there as "Assassin's Creed 2012". I didn't know what else to put it towards. I'll switch it to something else when more games are announced

Been in the system for a few weeks now. Some stores even have displays already

[DaWinman]

is there any psp game that qualifies?

The last time I asked, I was told there were "4-5 PSP titles" that qualified.

[Jaze]

That was in the system? I couldn't find it on the website, so I was assuming it wasn't in their system either. I'll probably wait on it though, rather than doing a T2. It'll be $20-$29 on Boxing Day 2012 for sure :lol:

Too bad we'd all potentially be dead 5 days prior.

Also, I got this over the phone, so don't hold me to it

EB 360 Dead Rising 2 $12

[EGM92]

Quick question about trading in at Futureshop,

Do they accept games with cut UPCs? I have a Motorstorm and Uncharted from Controller bundles / 3D bundles.

Also is there a minimum value for the T1 get 1 Vita ?

[domo325]

Quick question about trading in at Futureshop,

Do they accept games with cut UPCs? I have a Motorstorm and Uncharted from Controller bundles / 3D bundles.

Also is there a minimum value for the T1 get 1 Vita ?

Games must be on the select Futureshop Trade in list..

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/27603.aspx?path=cb8953c32d74b1f39e3f640a2828c302en 01

[EGM92]

Games must be on the select Futureshop Trade in list..

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/trade-in-games/27603.aspx?path=cb8953c32d74b1f39e3f640a2828c302en 01

Those games are the only ones they'll accept for a free vita game? if so you're better off just keeping the game...

[domo325]

Those games are the only ones they'll accept for a free vita game? if so you're better off just keeping the game...

+1

Failureshop at its best! lol.

[ichit4k4_set0]

+1

Failureshop at its best! lol.

40$ for some of those games is actually a pretty decent deal.

[skinnydoggy]

agreed, especially for those of us who bought ACR or Batman AC on or before Boxing Day. I'll likely trade Batman for Wipeout

[skullsession]

Those games are the only ones they'll accept for a free vita game? if so you're better off just keeping the game...

I like this deal.

If I'm finished a game then I consider it to be just collecting dust on my shelf. I'd rather flip it for this deal or a T2 game at EB. I'm not a trophy hunter or achievement wh**e in the least. So trading in say Skyrim (*yawn*) for Mod Nation Racers or whatever, is a win for me.

[Darko]

40$ for some of those games is actually a pretty decent deal.

but I have none of them except uncharted 3... which I want too keep :(

they wont take my mw3 steelbook either :(

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

360 Gears of War 3 FS $20
360 Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary FS $15

Traded both for Wipeout 2048 and UMvC3.

[NonStopInTheMix]

360 Gears of War 3 FS $20
360 Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary FS $15

Traded both for Wipeout 2048 and UMvC3.

Nice. better than doing that T2 for 50 and swapping PO's at EB huh? ;)

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Nice. better than doing that T2 for 50 and swapping PO's at EB huh? ;)

lol definitely. I actually had 5 FS qualifiers, so I could've traded towards another Vita, but there was no point in that for me. Hopefully they roll out with another promo like this for MLB 12.

[TechRock]

but I have none of them except uncharted 3... which I want too keep :(

they wont take my mw3 steelbook either :(

wth, i will trade u for ur mw3 steelbook (if it is ps3)

[wai_lai416]

would i be able to trade in my xbox360 just dance 3 i bought at bestbuy @ futureshop? coz on the cover it has a bestbuy logo on it so i'm guessing it was a bestbuy exclusive -.-''

god... i hate bestbuy and futureshop when it comes to trading in games coz of the stupid upc

[punishment]

360 Black ops EB $8
PS3 AC Brotherhood EB $10
360 Dead Rising 2 EB $12
Wii Tiger Woods 12 EB $7
360 Dead Space 2 EB $8
360 Forza 3 EB $5
360 Spiderman SD EB $8


Kinda shocked about Tiger 12, thought that one would've been a shoe in.

[Nakuruin]

Noob question but thought i'd ask it anyway... can i still trade for kingdom of amalur tomorrow? It says offer valid "through to feb 18" but i just want to make sure that it means that feb 18 is the last day to trade it in.

(i lent my friend my copy of brotherhood and i can't get it back until tomorrow)

[shynepo3]

What deal does futureshop have with Vita games? The only one I know of is trade 5 games off their list and pay 99 for the vita itself...is there something else? I'm looking at the posts above me, can't find anything

[skinnydoggy]

real friends don't borrow qualifiers that may drop soon :evil:

[shynepo3]

360 Gears of War 3 FS $20
360 Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary FS $15

Traded both for Wipeout 2048 and UMvC3.


how did you do this? $35 got you both those games? Or is there some promo? (these are vita games right?)

[coolteam]

Noob question but thought i'd ask it anyway... can i still trade for kingdom of amalur tomorrow? It says offer valid "through to feb 18" but i just want to make sure that it means that feb 18 is the last day to trade it in.

(i lent my friend my copy of brotherhood and i can't get it back until tomorrow)

It means that the last day to do the T2 is the 18th.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

how did you do this? $35 got you both those games? Or is there some promo? (these are vita games right?)

Trade 1 game (from Future Shop's list) get one select vita game for free. Vita games that you can trade towards are Wipeout 2048, Ridge Racer, Modnation Racers, UMvC3, Hot Shots Golf, and F1 2011.

[shynepo3]

Trade 1 game (from Future Shop's list) get one select vita game for free. Vita games that you can trade towards are Wipeout 2048, Ridge Racer, Modnation Racers, UMvC3, Hot Shots Golf, and F1 2011.


GREAT!!! thanks!!....gonna do this after work. Want the 2 games you got, lol.

[TechRock]

i like how EVERYONE suddenly wants umvc3 for vita at fs..screw u guys!!

[Nakuruin]

real friends don't borrow qualifiers that may drop soon :evil:

funnily enough, my friend beat the game in a week but i haven't bothered to get it back since the summer cause i thought this game was dead for sure after it had emerged briefly as a qualifier in the summer.


It means that the last day to do the T2 is the 18th.

thanks!

[laststar]

Do you need the SD Card and cradle when trading the 3DS? Need to know so I don't reformat the SD card for nothing..

[halcyon]

What deal does futureshop have with Vita games? The only one I know of is trade 5 games off their list and pay 99 for the vita itself...is there something else? I'm looking at the posts above me, can't find anything

Where does it say this trade 5 promo on futureshop

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

GREAT!!! thanks!!....gonna do this after work. Want the 2 games you got, lol.

Good luck! Wipeout should be easy to get, but you MIGHT have trouble with UMvC3. Reason is because FS has limited stock on that game for some reason and its in high demand (Even higher now with this T1 promo) I myself got the last one at my location.


i like how EVERYONE suddenly wants umvc3 for vita at fs..screw u guys!!

lol, sold out at your location? Most FS are since even before this T1 promo.

[CelicaGT-S]

TIV - February 17, 2012

FS - Xbox 360 - Dark Souls - $17

did a T1 for Rayman for the PSV

[TechRock]

Good luck! Wipeout should be easy to get, but you MIGHT have trouble with UMvC3. Reason is because FS has limited stock on that game for some reason and its in high demand (Even higher now with this T1 promo) I myself got the last one at my location.



lol, sold out at your location? Most FS are since even before this T1 promo.

yeah sold out i was thinking if i get it today then i will get a vita so i will see now -__-

[NightRain]

EB
3DS Lego Pirates of the Caribbean - $7
3DS Pilotwings Resort - $11
PSV Little Deviants - $12.50

FS

Assassin's Creed Revelations - $18

[Nathematics]

What deal does futureshop have with Vita games? The only one I know of is trade 5 games off their list and pay 99 for the vita itself...is there something else? I'm looking at the posts above me, can't find anything


Where does it say this trade 5 promo on futureshop

Here's a link to the Future Shop Forums (http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/Trading-Post/Trade-in-Games-Promo-Feb-17-23/td-p/349123) where there is a list of qualifying games, and if you scroll down the promos for the week are also listed.

[fatal15]

i like how EVERYONE suddenly wants umvc3 for vita at fs..screw u guys!!

Some ppl are getting by default since blazblue hasn't come it yet.

[PS3_Devil]

Future Shop - Feb 17

Xbox 360 Battlefield 3 - 20
Xbox 360 Halo Anniversary - 15

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Future Shop - Feb 17

Xbox 360 Battlefield 3 - 20
Xbox 360 Halo Anniversary - 15

Did you trade BF3 for a vita game, or just got the value? If you did...WHY?! lol.

[MaddogMonty]

So I don't plan on getting a Vita but a 40$ game for my 20$ (boxing day) copy of Assassins Creed Revelations is very tempting. What PSV game do you guys think will have highest resale value?

[tao2001]

February 18th

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes PS3 EB $18
How to Train Your Dragon PS3 EB $11

Also, didn't get values, but

Sonic and the Black Knight qualified
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom X360 did not qualify ($7 I think)

Preordered Max Payne 3, but was told I could change PO any time I want.

[Suede]

So I don't plan on getting a Vita but a 40$ game for my 20$ (boxing day) copy of Assassins Creed Revelations is very tempting. What PSV game do you guys think will have highest resale value?

Just judging from demand on RFD, it seems like UMvC3. This is just from observation though, I don't know what is actually selling fastest.

[Rumar]

These are as of Feb 17 2012.

EB Games/ Gamestop

PS3

L.A Noire - 8.00
God of War 3 - 7.00
Soulcalibur IV - 7.00
Blur - 5.00
Tekken 6 - 5.00
Saboteur - 5.00
Lucha Libre AAA - 3.75
Overlord 2 -5.00
Bulletstorm - 5.00
Lord of the rings: Conquest - 5.00
Medal of Honor - 7.00
Brutal Legend - 4.50
Enslaved - 5.00
Red Dead Redemption - 10.00
Call of Duty: Black ops - 8.00
Battlefield 3 - 18.00
Elder scrolls: Skyrim - 28.50
Call of Duty: Modern warfare 3 - 28.00

[Tonberry]

These are as of Feb 17 2012.

EB Games/ Gamestop

PS3

L.A Noire - 8.00
God of War 3 - 7.00
Soulcalibur IV - 7.00
Blur - 5.00
Tekken 6 - 5.00
Saboteur - 5.00
Lucha Libre AAA - 3.75
Overlord 2 -5.00
Bulletstorm - 5.00
Lord of the rings: Conquest - 5.00
Medal of Honor - 7.00
Brutal Legend - 4.50
Enslaved - 5.00
Red Dead Redemption - 10.00
Call of Duty: Black ops - 8.00
Battlefield 3 - 18.00
Elder scrolls: Skyrim - 28.50
Call of Duty: Modern warfare 3 - 28.00

Will SC IV ever reach 8.00 :(

Should I trade it now before it drops even lower? I have the Greatest hits version btw

[shynepo3]

Good luck! Wipeout should be easy to get, but you MIGHT have trouble with UMvC3. Reason is because FS has limited stock on that game for some reason and its in high demand (Even higher now with this T1 promo) I myself got the last one at my location.



lol, sold out at your location? Most FS are since even before this T1 promo.



Last night, I was going to go to the Yonge/Sheppard (empress walk) location, but I didn't feel like dragging my 3 kids with me since the wife was out. Luckily, I didnt, cause it turned out they were sold out. This morning, on the way to work, I stopped at the Airport Rd location (across from their warehouse), and they had a few copies of UMvC3. Traded in Gears 3. I decided not to trade for Wipeout, since I already have Unchartered, Little Deviants, a few PSP games that I had previously purchased from the PS store. Also, I plan on getting Ninja Gaiden Sigma plus on Wednesday - that game, I CANNOT WAIT.

And we got Metal Gear and Kid Icarus coming out for 3DS? And RE: Revelations out already? Great month for the handhelds!

[cookedDeals]

These are as of Feb 17 2012.

EB Games/ Gamestop

PS3

L.A Noire - 8.00
God of War 3 - 7.00
Soulcalibur IV - 7.00
Blur - 5.00
Tekken 6 - 5.00
Saboteur - 5.00
Lucha Libre AAA - 3.75
Overlord 2 -5.00
Bulletstorm - 5.00
Lord of the rings: Conquest - 5.00
Medal of Honor - 7.00
Brutal Legend - 4.50
Enslaved - 5.00
Red Dead Redemption - 10.00
Call of Duty: Black ops - 8.00
Battlefield 3 - 18.00
Elder scrolls: Skyrim - 28.50
Call of Duty: Modern warfare 3 - 28.00

Seriously? Trading this in tomorrow.

[GoGet]

EB on 18/02

360 Assassin's Creed Brotherhood 10.00
PS3 Modnation Racers 8.00

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

These are as of Feb 17 2012.

EB Games/ Gamestop

PS3

L.A Noire - 8.00
God of War 3 - 7.00
Soulcalibur IV - 7.00
Blur - 5.00
Tekken 6 - 5.00
Saboteur - 5.00
Lucha Libre AAA - 3.75
Overlord 2 -5.00
Bulletstorm - 5.00
Lord of the rings: Conquest - 5.00
Medal of Honor - 7.00
Brutal Legend - 4.50
Enslaved - 5.00
Red Dead Redemption - 10.00
Call of Duty: Black ops - 8.00
Battlefield 3 - 18.00
Elder scrolls: Skyrim - 28.50
Call of Duty: Modern warfare 3 - 28.00

Thats a surprise. Would expect them to be at $5 or less. Too bad there are no PT going on. Would've traded in MOH.

[thecanukgamer]

Is Sonic's Genesis Collection still a qualifier? I just bought it at RCSS for $7.50

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Is Sonic's Genesis Collection still a qualifier? I just bought it at RCSS for $7.50

Yes it should be. RCSS has a sale going on? BC only?

[daner90]

EB on 18/02

360 Assassin's Creed Brotherhood 10.00
PS3 Modnation Racers 8.00

Wow I did not know this qualified. Gotta trade it towards the show before it goes down again!

[Dred]

TIVs for FS

Assassins Creed Revelations ps3 $17.00
Kinect Sports Season 2 $17.00

[civicb]

TIVs for FS

Assassins Creed Revelations ps3 $17.00
Kinect Sports Season 2 $17.00

My FS said $18 for AC:R :twisted:

[Grimhammer00]

Kingdoms of amular: the reckoning ps3 $25 EB
Soul Calibur 5 ps3 $30 EB

As of feb 17 2012

[TechRock]

heads up to whoever wants Mass Effect 3 Collector Edition

fs on twitter said they were still taking pre orders and now they are giving a 5 bucks discount before checkout making it $74.99 and maybe the cheapest out of all the other locations (unless u did trade ins)

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/mass-effect-3-collector-s-edition-xbox-360-english/10173940.aspx?lang=en-CA&pcname=&sku=10173940&path=bf3dcd3098a65c7985ec07914e906276en02

it also comes with a steelbook and since i know some of you guys like to sell it on ebay...you can easily bring down the price even further

also applies to the regular edition actually so yes regular edition is also -$5 + steelbook

[PS3_Devil]

Did you trade BF3 for a vita game, or just got the value? If you did...WHY?! lol.

Yeah, traded it for a Vita game. I got an extra BF 3 for PC from a friend so I'm alright with getting rid of it. Either way Rayman Origins is far more fun :P

[NightRain]

I noticed LA Noire for PS3 is $8, anyone know if 360 version is worth $8 too?

[Bargain Bin]

Whoa, L.A. Noire is a qualifier? Need to get that in asap, but it's my only qualifier...ah!

[easterclause]

heads up to whoever wants Mass Effect 3 Collector Edition

fs on twitter said they were still taking pre orders and now they are giving a 5 bucks discount before checkout making it $74.99 and maybe the cheapest out of all the other locations (unless u did trade ins)

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/mass-effect-3-collector-s-edition-xbox-360-english/10173940.aspx?lang=en-CA&pcname=&sku=10173940&path=bf3dcd3098a65c7985ec07914e906276en02

it also comes with a steelbook and since i know some of you guys like to sell it on ebay...you can easily bring down the price even further

also applies to the regular edition actually so yes regular edition is also -$5 + steelbook

Thank you very much for the tip!

[fatal15]

anyone have twisted metal? I was planning on doing a t2 then selling it for $50 but after seeing the reviews I am interested

[WuTang36]

anyone have twisted metal? I was planning on doing a t2 then selling it for $50 but after seeing the reviews I am interested

game is pure carnage

haven't played online yet, but i did local multiplayer with 4 people, very fun

[fatal15]

game is pure carnage

haven't played online yet, but i did local multiplayer with 4 people, very fun

hmm were you able to combine a t2 with the twisted metal coupon?

[WuTang36]

hmm were you able to combine a t2 with the twisted metal coupon?

totally forgot about the UC3 coupon

i just did the T2

[BlissKira]

Nvm guess it's the 2.5% charge from currency convert lol

[pecson]

eb games
tomb raider underworld 2.50 ps3
dead rising 2 360 12$
transformers war for cybertron 5$ xbox
borderlands ps3 $8

ps the person didnt circle my reciept does that mean anything? lol

[Captain Snazzypants]

Is Sonic's Genesis Collection still a qualifier? I just bought it at RCSS for $7.50

I was just shopping there yesterday and had a peek - still has that $18.99 red sticker on it, and nothing else seemed to be marked down anymore. Was yours stickered that way, or did you know to ring it in for the discounted price?

[yoda12320]

eb games
tomb raider underworld 2.50 ps3
dead rising 2 360 12$
transformers war for cybertron 5$ xbox
borderlands ps3 $8

ps the person didnt circle my reciept does that mean anything? lol

wow it rose quite abit lol.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

eb games
tomb raider underworld 2.50 ps3
dead rising 2 360 12$
transformers war for cybertron 5$ xbox
borderlands ps3 $8

ps the person didnt circle my reciept does that mean anything? lol

Back in the day, it used to mean that you get 10% off your next purchase if the CSR didn't circle your receipt. Not sure if that is still the deal or not.

[cookedDeals]

Sunday, Feb. 19:

Medal of Honor PS3 - $7

Used it to help pay off the remaining balance of my T2 for ME3. Glad to be rid of it.

[NightRain]

EB Games

LA Noire 360 - $8
Sonic All-Star Racing 360 - $12

[Koppee]

I did a T2 with the uncharted cupon, worked and didn't have to pay any tax or anything. But like always its gonna be CSR dependent.

[Suede]

Anyone know if Mario Party DS is still a qualifier? Its on the most wanted list, but the value is out of date on tivs.ca

Edit: Guess I could just call EB... lol

[Cyberism]

I did a T2 with the uncharted cupon, worked and didn't have to pay any tax or anything. But like always its gonna be CSR dependent.

What is the Uncharted coupon?

[silentsim]

EB
PS3- LA NOIRE 8$
PS3- DEAD SPACE 2 8$

towards ME3

[the_fm]

FS

Mortal Kombat x360 - $8
BF3 x360 - $20
Gears 3 - $20
Gears - $3
Gears 2 - $3
Borderlands (regular version) x360 - $3
Batman AC x360 - $20

[asot24]

Little Deviants TIV is 8$ at FS right?
Anyone know its value at BB? Tivs.ca doesn't list it.

[stulec52]

Little Deviants TIV is 8$ at FS right?
Anyone know its value at BB? Tivs.ca doesn't list it.

found this from the Vita thread


it's 12.50 at Eb. I was told $9 two days ago at fs (forgot to report). Remember fs/bb won't accept games that have not for resale on it

[Geologic]

EB
PS3- LA NOIRE 8$
PS3- DEAD SPACE 2 8$

towards ME3

Thank you, good sir. I needed another qualifier to go with LA Noire. It has been $7 for the longest time and it finally went up.

[BlissKira]

Thank you, good sir. I needed another qualifier to go with LA Noire. It has been $7 for the longest time and it finally went up.

:facepalm: sold mine for $10.

[trinxified]

:facepalm: sold mine for $10.

Don't feel so bad. I did the same thing 3 times already, literally a week before the games became qualifiers. :cry:

[Suede]

Can anyone tell me how the EB most wanted list works? Or if it even means anything? Does it mean all the games on it are qualifiers? Or is it just EB spouting more nonsense?

[fatal15]

Can anyone tell me how the EB most wanted list works? Or if it even means anything? Does it mean all the games on it are qualifiers? Or is it just EB spouting more nonsense?

they spouting more nonsense

[Suede]

they spouting more nonsense

Thought so... Well that sucks. Just got GTA episodes for ps3 dirt cheap. Hoped it was a qualifier.

[FreedomG20]

Thought so... Well that sucks. Just got GTA episodes for ps3 dirt cheap. Hoped it was a qualifier.

Whether or not it's on the list, you should go and see for yourself if it's a qualifier. there have been lots of game values going up and down so your GTA episodes might be one of them that goes up.

[fatal15]

so I did a t2 + $10 for twisted metal but I think ima return. Will they refund the $10 cash + $50 on a gift card? Can I move the $50 onto something else or Im I sol?

[Geologic]

Whether or not it's on the list, you should go and see for yourself if it's a qualifier. there have been lots of game values going up and down so your GTA episodes might be one of them that goes up.

Episodes should still be a qualifier. It was last week when I traded it.

[spawngeek]

is left for dead 2 17$ at eb i think some one screwing with tivs was quoted 7$

[smuPoker]

Nothing new, but Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (PS3) and inFamous 2 both still qualified today at EB.

[thecanukgamer]

I was just shopping there yesterday and had a peek - still has that $18.99 red sticker on it, and nothing else seemed to be marked down anymore. Was yours stickered that way, or did you know to ring it in for the discounted price?

There was a 50% off offer with the stickered price being $15 so it was $7.50. I might buy a second and trade that in as well. It must be depending on which store you go to. YMMV, I think you guys call it.

I was able to trade Sonic's Genesis Collection and White Knight Chronicles II in for T2.

[yoda12320]

@Spham TADA! Neksus added PSV/PS Vita. http://www.tivs.ca/news/2012/2/18/sony-playstation-vita-added-148/

[Vallum]

FEB 14

Rage $8
Fable 3 $8 !!!!!

i am surprise fable 3 is a qualifier again

What are the odds that Fable 3 will still be $8 tomorrow? I can pick it up today for $15 and use it for the Vita $25 promo...

[AME_VIP]

What is the Uncharted coupon?

It was a coupon that came with Uncharted 3 at EB Games for $10 off Twisted Metal 3. Not sure if it was preordred UC3 only.

The coupon had piles of errors on it so odds are EB will still accept it.

[silentsim]

EB
360-dead space 2-8$
Ps3- tiger woods 12- 15$

[BlissKira]

There was a 50% off offer with the stickered price being $15 so it was $7.50. I might buy a second and trade that in as well. It must be depending on which store you go to. YMMV, I think you guys call it.

I was able to trade Sonic's Genesis Collection and White Knight Chronicles II in for T2.

Good call with WKC2 since it's 24.99 used and that's how much EB Games just gave you for it for the T2 :facepalm:, their gonna sell it back and not make a profit? lol.

[trinxified]

So I was just got the update on 2K12 and the biggest news is about the boosted overall rating (2nd time now) for Jeremy Lin...

He is now 75. WOW, that I think is way over hyped. He was 56 initially, and then 69, then now 75. Apparently 2K manager thinks he'll move up in the 80's after the season.

Very surprised. But meh lol, I'm asian. :)

[ichit4k4_set0]

Good call with WKC2 since it's 24.99 used and that's how much EB Games just gave you for it for the T2 :facepalm:, their gonna sell it back and not make a profit? lol.

I dunno. I sold WKC 2 for 40 bucks.

[BlissKira]

I dunno. I sold WKC 2 for 40 bucks.

Yeah, but EB Games' price is 24.99 used so that's what they're gonna get back for it lol

[ichit4k4_set0]

Yeah, but EB Games' price is 24.99 used so that's what they're gonna get back for it lol

Well this is a temporary drop, so no.

[SwaunyJones]

So I was just got the update on 2K12 and the biggest news is about the boosted overall rating (2nd time now) for Jeremy Lin...

He is now 75. WOW, that I think is way over hyped. He was 56 initially, and then 69, then now 75. Apparently 2K manager thinks he'll move up in the 80's after the season.

Very surprised. But meh lol, I'm asian. :)

Have you watched him play a full game yet?? I think the update is justified.... he's playing unbelievable right now.. the hype is well deserved...

[Captain Snazzypants]

EB
360-dead space 2-8$
Ps3- tiger woods 12- 15$

I have the Collector's Edition which is supposed to have 5 extra courses including Banff (the one I wanted most), but I don't see it anywhere in-game as a selectable course whether I'm in career mode or just doing a quick play with one of the main golfers. Do I really have to unlock a freaking course I paid extra just to get? Or, conveniently, "purchase" the course unlock DLC online?

Lame in the extreme, and something that would make it easier to part with while it's still a qualifier...anyone know if Tiger 13 is coming out early again, in time for the Master's? :lol:

[Tonberry]

EB's current Trade 2 get 50$ list doesn't have the game I wanted (Dragon's Dogma), is it possible to pre-order Max Payne 3 now then cancel it for another pre-order game?

[Suede]

EB's current Trade 2 get 50$ list doesn't have the game I wanted (Dragon's Dogma), is it possible to pre-order Max Payne 3 now then cancel it for another pre-order game?

I've never done it, but I heard it can be done. Mostly depends on the CSR

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Have you watched him play a full game yet?? I think the update is justified.... he's playing unbelievable right now.. the hype is well deserved...

+1

But I hate his shot in the game lol. I play on hall of fame difficulty, so his shot took me a long time to get used to. In my first game with Lin, I went 6-17 FG, and finished with around 6-8 points and 16 assists lol. But in the second game, I learned how to use him efficiently and got 24 and 14.

[Vallum]

02/21-2012
EB
Infamous-$7
Killzone 3-$7
Uncharted 2-$7
God of War 3-$7
Grand Theft Auto 4 (360)-$7
Fable 3-$8

[tao2001]

EB's current Trade 2 get 50$ list doesn't have the game I wanted (Dragon's Dogma), is it possible to pre-order Max Payne 3 now then cancel it for another pre-order game?

A CSR told me to do this when I hit EB this past weekend. I asked if it had to be from a list because I was looking at T2ing for Assassin's Creed 3 and he told me to just put it toward Max Payne and do the switch later.

[WuTang36]

wow it's actually happening grappos lol

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/wwe-wrestlefest-on-ios-today-coming-to-xbla-psn-pc-android-i/

OOOOOOOOOOOO YEEEEEEEEEEAH DIG IT

[Tonberry]

A CSR told me to do this when I hit EB this past weekend. I asked if it had to be from a list because I was looking at T2ing for Assassin's Creed 3 and he told me to just put it toward Max Payne and do the switch later.

Did the CSR say that we can switch it to any future pre-order? I might switch it from Max Payne to Tales of Graces if that's the case :twisted:

[TechRock]

wow it's actually happening grappos lol

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/wwe-wrestlefest-on-ios-today-coming-to-xbla-psn-pc-android-i/

OOOOOOOOOOOO YEEEEEEEEEEAH DIG IT

oooo snapp this game was the shizzle back in the arcade

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

wow it's actually happening grappos lol

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/21/wwe-wrestlefest-on-ios-today-coming-to-xbla-psn-pc-android-i/

OOOOOOOOOOOO YEEEEEEEEEEAH DIG IT

Thats sick. I hope its $4.99 max on PSN though.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

The Heat will probably mix LeBron and D-Wade on Lin. Even Chalmers is an effective defender.

All this Lin talk makes me wonder what Chris Duhon's rating was during his insane run as the Knicks lead guard before the D'Antoni system effectively ran his body into the ground.



It went from 66 on 2k8, to 72 on 2K9 IIRC.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I found my Uncharted $10 off Twisted Metal Coupon lol. I only have Little Deviants that I'm willing to trade though. I have to look for another game now by tomorrow because the coupon expires tomorrow.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Any game I can pick up at EB for 30$ for FS T5 (except AC: Revelations)
Please PM

[trinxified]

Any game I can pick up at EB for 30$ for FS T5 (except AC: Revelations)
Please PM

Rayman Origins.

[Captain Snazzypants]

Any game I can pick up at EB for 30$ for FS T5 (except AC: Revelations)
Please PM

Any of the qualifiers at Rogers Plus - max price is $29.99 there.

[Wookie76]

RE: Street Fighter X Tekken for 360/Ps3

Hey this is just an FYI to everyone that has this pre-ordered: on joystiq they posted that they announced that there willl be 12 additional fighters added to the PS Vita version coming out this fall (in addition to Mega man, pac man and the sony mascots) so...the 360 version will have 16 less fighters! Pretty crazy...Capcom stated that this will be possible DLC for PS3/360 (minus the sony mascots of course) Kind of ridiculous...I am getting the game for 360 so I am extra screwed...sorry the story is on joystiq, can't link as the site is blocked at my office...:o

[ichit4k4_set0]

God dammit. I just realized Mass Effect Origins Comic is not on disk. I bought a used copy with a code but it's been used it seems. That really ruins my plan of ramping up on Mass Effect before the release of the third.

If anyone has an extra Cerberus code for PS3 they are willing to share or ********, that would be extremely appreciated.

[ichit4k4_set0]

Any of the qualifiers at Rogers Plus - max price is $29.99 there.

Rayman Origins is not in the list and no Rogers Plus here...

[Bargain Bin]

02/21-2012
EB
Infamous-$7
Killzone 3-$7
Uncharted 2-$7
God of War 3-$7
Grand Theft Auto 4 (360)-$7
Fable 3-$8

Please! I need to get rid of L.A. Noire! One more qualifier needed though =/

[Zyphur]

RE: Street Fighter X Tekken for 360/Ps3

Hey this is just an FYI to everyone that has this pre-ordered: on joystiq they posted that they announced that there willl be 12 additional fighters added to the PS Vita version coming out this fall (in addition to Mega man, pac man and the sony mascots) so...the 360 version will have 16 less fighters! Pretty crazy...Capcom stated that this will be possible DLC for PS3/360 (minus the sony mascots of course) Kind of ridiculous...I am getting the game for 360 so I am extra screwed...sorry the story is on joystiq, can't link as the site is blocked at my office...:o

Meh, 360 has the better/bigger online community which is most important.
I don't care about useless characters who won't be tournament legal :P

$64.99 (69.99 - 5) S.E. Xbox360: http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/street-fighter-x-tekken-special-edition-xbox-360/10186971.aspx?path=5aa69221f9865c7d753a78d4e8bea74 ben02

[Jaze]

Please! I need to get rid of L.A. Noire! One more qualifier needed though =/


LA Noire is dead already? Woah

[EFF3KT]

EB
PS3 LA Noire $8
PS3 Infamous 2 $15

[TechRock]

Eb:

Nintendo 3ds - $50
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 PS3 - $11
SPIDER-MAN: EDGE OF TIME PS3 - $18.50
Mortal Kombat PS3 - $18
Infamous 2 PS3 - $15
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten PS3 - $15
Pokemon black DS - $15
Pokemon white DS - $15
Rayman Origins PS3 - $12
Cod MW3 PS3 - $28
Final Fantasy XII-2 - $30
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs DS - $9
Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition 3DS - $8
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 3DS - $15

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Eb:

Nintendo 3ds - $50
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 PS3 - $11
SPIDER-MAN: EDGE OF TIME PS3 - $18.50
Mortal Kombat PS3 - $18
Infamous 2 PS3 - $15
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten PS3 - $15
Pokemon black DS - $15
Pokemon white DS - $15
Rayman Origins PS3 - $12
Cod MW3 PS3 - $28
Final Fantasy XII-2 - $30
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs DS - $9
Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition 3DS - $8
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 3DS - $15

WOW, huge update! I'm guessing a PS Vita or two came out of all these titles :lol:

[TechRock]

WOW, huge update! I'm guessing a PS Vita or two came out of all these titles :lol:

how bout first edition ;)

[TechRock]

RE: Street Fighter X Tekken for 360/Ps3

Hey this is just an FYI to everyone that has this pre-ordered: on joystiq they posted that they announced that there willl be 12 additional fighters added to the PS Vita version coming out this fall (in addition to Mega man, pac man and the sony mascots) so...the 360 version will have 16 less fighters! Pretty crazy...Capcom stated that this will be possible DLC for PS3/360 (minus the sony mascots of course) Kind of ridiculous...I am getting the game for 360 so I am extra screwed...sorry the story is on joystiq, can't link as the site is blocked at my office...:o

yep, im on the fence about getting the special edition now since those gems will be dlc down the line for lesser price
but then for 10 bucks i get them earlier and get a comic book so :confused:

[mahjongmaniac]

eb games
tomb raider underworld 2.50 ps3
dead rising 2 360 12$
transformers war for cybertron 5$ xbox
borderlands ps3 $8

ps the person didnt circle my reciept does that mean anything? lol
Back in the day, it used to mean that you get 10% off your next purchase if the CSR didn't circle your receipt. Not sure if that is still the deal or not.

um... what? AFAI can remember, it was 10% extra TIC the next time you bring in games to trade

unless things have changed recently, they've removed that bonus for quite some time now (sucks for me, b/c i actually still have some uncircled receipts that i haven't used yet... >_< )

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

how bout first edition ;)

Awesome! Glad you were able to actually find stock at EB for the FEB. Now you can finally join the Vita thread and discuss the Vita lol.


yep, im on the fence about getting the special edition now since those gems will be dlc down the line for lesser price
but then for 10 bucks i get them earlier and get a comic book so :confused:

Yeah, I'm on the fence as well on the SE for SFxTekken. But I might end up getting it because SF x Tekken for the Vita is going to come out in the fall, which is a pretty long gap. The game will have a cross play feature as well.


um... what? AFAI can remember, it was 10% extra TIC the next time you bring in games to trade

unless things have changed recently, they've removed that bonus for quite some time now (sucks for me, b/c i actually still have some uncircled receipts that i haven't used yet... >_< )

Sorry, yes the 10% extra TIC is actually what it was lol. Not the 10% off next purchase. Made a mistake :p I have some uncircled receipts as well. I remember back when that bonus was going on, the CSR's would ALWAYS make sure they circled the receipt lol.

[Zoheeb]

Ebgames- 8+ Games

Legend of Zelda-3ds
Little Deviants- Vita
Dead Space 2- PS3
La Noire - PS3
Rage - PS3
Left 4 Dead 2- 360

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

For everyone that has Twisted Metal, how are you guys liking it? I'm planning on doing a T2 for it tomorrow. I hope I can get the preorder DLC if my EB is nice enough to let me have it lol.

[WuTang36]

**************************************


For everyone that has Twisted Metal, how are you guys liking it? I'm planning on doing a T2 for it tomorrow. I hope I can get the preorder DLC if my EB is nice enough to let me have it lol.

just finished the single player campaign

fun but frustrating as F on some stages

**********************************

[Tonberry]

TIV at EB today, did T2 get 50$ for Dragon's Dogma (I'm surprise they allow me to do it):

PS3
Star Ocean = 9.75
Yakuza 4 = 10.00
Soul Calibur 4 = 5.00 (Didn't trade it - I'll keep it as a alternative to SCV since the game is more or less the same thing)

[kimbot]

Do trade ins at EB no longer cover the tax? I traded 10 for a vita and had to pay the 30ish in taxes. I haven't traded in almost a yr.

[ecsw]

For everyone that has Twisted Metal, how are you guys liking it? I'm planning on doing a T2 for it tomorrow. I hope I can get the preorder DLC if my EB is nice enough to let me have it lol.

Control layout sucks. Takes time to get used to. Game play seem to be fun.

[Beradon]

For everyone that has Twisted Metal, how are you guys liking it? I'm planning on doing a T2 for it tomorrow. I hope I can get the preorder DLC if my EB is nice enough to let me have it lol.Twisted Metal is just the right kind of game to come along. Freaking fun if you're into violent humor.

**********************************


EDIT: Starhawk beta is now open to everyone!

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/21/starhawk-beta-open-to-all-psn-users-today-get-top-tips/comment-page-2/#comments

[NonStopInTheMix]

God dammit. I just realized Mass Effect Origins Comic is not on disk. I bought a used copy with a code but it's been used it seems. That really ruins my plan of ramping up on Mass Effect before the release of the third.

If anyone has an extra Cerberus code for PS3 they are willing to share or **********, that would be extremely appreciated.

Trade you one for a skylanders figure? :cheesygri

[marseille13]

EB

Borderlands on ps3 is 8$ as of today.

[RiftOfChaos]

For everyone that has Twisted Metal, how are you guys liking it? I'm planning on doing a T2 for it tomorrow. I hope I can get the preorder DLC if my EB is nice enough to let me have it lol.

Best game of 2012 thus far imo.

Ppl who complain about the classic controls probably never played TM in their lives. You can also switch to racing controls. Online has some issues that are being worked out but it also has 2-4 splitscreen which is a rarity and 2 player co-op.

[kai91]

EB 21th Feb 2012

ps3
assassin creed brotherhood $10
spider-man shattered dimension $10

ds
golden sun: dark dawn $12

[punishment]

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-XBOX-360-Want-to-know-what-your-games-are-worth-W0QQAdIdZ357239222

lol, someone tried to post tivs.ca on kijiji. lOoks like the link got deleted.

[Suede]

Quinte Mall EB, Belleville. All games are for PS3

Fallout New Vegas: $7
Tony Hawks Proving Ground: $5
NHL08: NA
World Series of Poker 2008: $1.50
Assassins Creed Brotherhood: $10
GTA IV Complete: $10
Socom Confrontation: NA
Gran Turismo 5: $16
Dead Rising 2: $10
Red Dead Redemption: $10

[fatal15]

360 goldeneye reloaded fs $15

did a t1 for blazblue :)

I traded dark souls for wipeout but I don't remember the tiv

[UnCeo]

EB:
PS3 Dead Space 2 - 8
360 Fable 3 - 8

Also found a copy of Rayman Origins (360) for 5.99, and Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock for 1.99 at London Drugs. Though that's extremely YMMV.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

360 goldeneye reloaded fs $15

did a t1 for blazblue :)

I traded dark souls for wipeout but I don't remember the tiv

Wow, you found Blazblue finally? Nice.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

PSV Little Deviants EB $12.50
PS3 Borderlands EB $8

Did T2 for Twisted Metal, and used the $10 off coupon, so I didn't have to give an extra $10 on the trade. If anyone has any extra preorder bonus codes, please PM me if you don't want it. The heartland EB didn't have any codes left.

[stulec52]

22/Feb
Kingdoms of Amalour 360 EB $28
Infamous 2 PS3 EB $15
Modnation Racers PS3 EB $8
Little Deviants Vita EB $12.50

[ichit4k4_set0]

PSV Little Deviants EB $12.50
PS3 Borderlands EB $8

Did T2 for Twisted Metal, and used the $10 off coupon, so I didn't have to give an extra $10 on the trade. If anyone has any extra preorder bonus codes, please PM me if you don't want it. The heartland EB didn't have any codes left.

Yeah. Also got no codes stores didnt get any to begim with.
Ill mail HQ

[whoiam]

I was thinking of preorder Tales of Graces F, but I download the demo last night and I dont know....Maybe it's because I know the story will be cheezy as hell and I dont like teenagers or very young adults as my characters.

[Tonberry]

I was thinking of preorder Tales of Graces F, but I download the demo last night and I dont know....Maybe it's because I know the story will be cheezy as hell and I dont like teenagers or very young adults as my characters.

That's what I thought from Tales of Vesperia when I played the demo on 360. But after I played the real version, the game just blown my mind, definitely one of the best video games I have ever played.

[fatal15]

Wow, you found Blazblue finally? Nice.

yup it's great, it's has way more modes than UMvC but I still have that game as well

[fatal15]

That's what I thought from Tales of Vesperia when I played the demo on 360. But after I played the real version, the game just blown my mind, definitely one of the best video games I have ever played.

tales of vesperia is awesome, one of my favourite video games of all time as well.

[domo325]

Wow, you found Blazblue finally? Nice.

Looks like Heartland FS has it in stock. Ordered for ISPU just now.

[whoiam]

tales of vesperia is awesome, one of my favourite video games of all time as well.

I totally agree. Now I only have a ps3 since my 360 died ROD style so if I want him again I have two choices, a new 360 or 100 bucks for tov complete.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Looks like Heartland FS has it in stock. Ordered for ISPU just now.

Interesting. I was there today, and didn't see it. :confused:

[Sodamshady]

Didnt get the values but these games qualified last night

PS3 Sonic Genesis Collection
PS3 God Of War Origins

Did a T2 for Twisted Metal

[whoiam]

I really dont like twisted metal seriously.

[fatal15]

I really dont like twisted metal seriously.

Sell it

[Sodamshady]

I really dont like twisted metal seriously.

(insert "cool story bro" pic here) lol

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

I had a question about the new game sharing rules if anyone can help me out.

I wanted to get the NBA 2K12 DLC and was hoping to game share it to one of my friends. So under the new game sharing rules, does that mean if I game share that DLC to him, then for all future DLC that I buy, I can only game share to him or can I game share other DLC to other people?

Sorry if its confusing.

[johnmoon]

Feb 23 @ EB

Little Deviants (Vita) 12.50
Red Dead Redemption (PS3) 10.00
Gunstringer (360) 20.00
Dance Central 2 (360) 12.50
Kinect Sports 2 (360) 12.50
L.A Noire (PS3) 8.00

PS Vita 4G Memory Card 6.00

[Suede]

I had a question about the new game sharing rules if anyone can help me out.

I wanted to get the NBA 2K12 DLC and was hoping to game share it to one of my friends. So under the new game sharing rules, does that mean if I game share that DLC to him, then for all future DLC that I buy, I can only game share to him or can I game share other DLC to other people?

Sorry if its confusing.

Can't help you there, but I do hope they get deactivating accounts sorted out. I mean, you get ylod, you're out of luck.

[whoiam]

Already did my friend ;)

[whoiam]

(insert "cool story bro" pic here) lol



But it is a cool story :(

[ickydesu]

February 23 @ EB

PS3 Dark Souls - $18
PS3 COD Black Ops - $8

Did a T2 for Ultimate Storm Generation. :D

[Suede]

EB Games Trenton.

iPhone 3GS 16GB: $140

[Afrodiziak]

Why was this thread moved?

[fatal15]

Why was this thread moved?

It got moved to the new ongoing deal discussion section

[DaWinman]

it got moved to the new ongoing deal discussion section

rip

[e4zy]

I have 5-7 qualifiers, whats the best possible thing i can get from EB Games Right now?

[La Fleur]

Why was this thread moved?

Because there's another site that is red and dedicated to tivs, discussion, and deals? ;)

I dont know if this move is good for this thread. Took me a while to find it on mobile the other day only to realize they made this new subforum. Ah well, RSS feed subscription is good enough to give you real time tiv updates. I will miss the best banter/flame wars/troll-a-thons on the internet in this forum though :lol:



I have 5-7 qualifiers, whats the best possible thing i can get from EB Games Right now?

3ds is 6 quals

put down toward a vita?

Depends if your qualifiers are dangling at the $8 mark or not. If they aren't, I'd wait until March and do some T2 for $50 on games, Feb. has got quite stale for me for games. Nothing for Vita or 3ds games. Nothing for Asura's Wrath. ME3 and Max Payne are being massively pumped at EB. March will have some good variety for the T2 for $50 with Silent Hill, Resi Evil, Mario Party, etc

[e4zy]

was thinking about a 3ds thanks, this is using the 25$ for hardware promo right? i'd love to get the vita but im having trouble finding enough turds already haha.

[kindred_99]

It looks like this thread has come to a screeching halt.

[DaWinman]

It looks like this thread has come to a screeching halt.

Yep, 99% of people only go to Hot Deals.

[ChaosKnight]

February 24th

EB
PS3 Final Fantasy XIII-2 $28
360 UFC Undisputed 3 $30

[ichit4k4_set0]

I dont know who reported Blood Driver for PS3 and 360 as 8 on Feb 18th but I have been monitoring the PS3 version every couple of days for the last year and a half. Went back yesterday and it is not 8$. I would be extremely surprised if it went back up for only a few short days.

PS3 Blood Drive EB 7$

[trinxified]

Better for us "seasoned" traders that the thread got moved I guess? Less people will tank the TIVs! haha

[DaWinman]

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[DaWinman]

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[kindred_99]

Can we please have this thread moved back to where it was for the past however many years? Unfortunately most people either don't care enough to look for it or aren't bright enough to find it here.

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Can we please have this thread moved back to where it was for the past however many years? Unfortunately most people either don't care enough to look for it or aren't bright enough to find it here.

+1 The traffic on this thread locked down so much after the move.

[johnmoon]

Can we please have this thread moved back to where it was for the past however many years? Unfortunately most people either don't care enough to look for it or aren't bright enough to find it here.

Well I see majority of members whos been actually contributing this thread are still here but less of those always asking "Where can I get my turd? can someone look it up?"

[shadowslaya]

For those with the VITA, what memory card size would you recommend?

Will be doing a T2 for Uncharted today and will edit this post with tivs once I come back.

Update:

PS3
Dead Space 2 -$8

Wii
Sonic and the Black Knight - $12 or $12.50
SSBB - $12 or $12.50

[fatal15]

For those with the VITA, what memory card size would you recommend?

Will be doing a T2 for Uncharted today and will edit this post with tivs once I come back.

4 or 8 if you are buying physical copies. Sure you wanna do a T2 for uncharted? You can do two T1.

[Vallum]

For those with the VITA, what memory card size would you recommend?

Will be doing a T2 for Uncharted today and will edit this post with tivs once I come back.

I would say 8GB would be plenty unless you plan on downloading a lot of digital games.

[fatal15]

at Futureshop:

ps3 battlefield 3 $20

ps3 NHL 12 $25

[TripleQ]

Perhaps this is a good reason to move to the *other* forums ;)

[Brilliante]

EB Games @ Feb 25th

3DS Super Street Fighter IV $8
3DS Super Mario Land $19
3DS Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon $5
DS Pokemon White $18
DS Kirby Super Star Ultra $12
DS Disgaea $7

[shadowslaya]

4 or 8 if you are buying physical copies. Sure you wanna do a T2 for uncharted? You can do two T1.

howso?

Not sure if I'm even going to get it...must be a sign but my EB sold my Vita Bundle...was planning on trading Little Deviants. Too risky to get the DM to find one for me so I'll either settle for the $250 one or wait for a price drop or something.

[fatal15]

howso?

Not sure if I'm even going to get it...must be a sign but my EB sold my Vita Bundle...was planning on trading Little Deviants. Too risky to get the DM to find one for me so I'll either settle for the $250 one or wait for a price drop or something.

I thought u ment the T2 at Futureshop. You can do a t1 for any vita game $39.99 and under

[shadowslaya]

I thought u ment the T2 at Futureshop. You can do a t1 for any vita game $39.99 and under

ya but Uncharted is $49.99

[fatal15]

ya but Uncharted is $49.99

nvm

[DimDim]

EB Games : Feb 26th

360 Borderlands $8
360 L.A. Noire $8
PS3 Prototype $8
360 How to train your dragon $15
360 Carnival Games (Kinect) $12.50
PS3 Red Faction Armageddon $10

[wai_lai416]

ya but Uncharted is $49.99

too bad u aren't in gva :( or i'd trade u my uncharted for the 2 qualifier lol.. i don't even know why i got the game.. haven't even opened it.. reason being my friend already got it.. no point of having multiple copies of a single player game

[ironchefbryce]

Feb 27/12
Both PS3 - LA Noire and ModNation - $8.00

[ecsw]

Perhaps this is a good reason to move to the *other* forums ;)

yeah, see u guys there. :cheesygri

[NonStopInTheMix]

yeah, see u guys there. :cheesygri

Do they list qualifiers? :cheesygri

[cb2222]

Feb 27th @ EB Games

1. Little Deviants (PS Vita): 12.50
2. Blazblue: CS (Xbox 360): 11.00
3. F.E.A.R. 3 (PS3): 7.00

Took advantage of the $25.00 bump up (on $8.00 qualifiers) @ EB and traded towards MLB 12: The Show. The new Blazblue is out so I imagine that trade in value for BB:CS will drop significantly in the next couple days. EB wouldn't let me do a trade towards the Vita version of MLB12:TS though...

[TechRock]

hmm i ask the gamestop across eaton, he said only t2 on select games so whoever got t2 for any game got super lucky or got a nice csr

[RedRooster]

Feb 27
EB all for Xbox
Fable 3 - $8
Red Dead Redemption - $10
Dirt 3 - $14.50

[ecsw]

Do they list qualifiers? :cheesygri


:cheesygri maybe.... :lol:

[Geoshadow]

Its good to be the king of turds!:D

T10 for Vita

Feb 27th at EB

NFS Most Wanted x360 $15
Destroy all Humans x360 $10
Prototype x360 $10
Rayman Origins x360 $12.50
Resident Evil 5 GOLD ps3 $12
Mortal Kombat ps3 $18
Dead Space 2 ps3 $8
Prototype ps3 $10
Dirt 3 x360 $14.50
Sacred 2 x360 $8

[fatal15]

Its good to be the king of turds!:D

T10 for Vita

Feb 27th at EB

NFS Most Wanted x360 $15
Destroy all Humans x360 $10
Prototype x360 $10
Rayman Origins x360 $12.50
Resident Evil 5 GOLD ps3 $12
Mortal Kombat ps3 $18
Dead Space 2 ps3 $8
Prototype ps3 $10
Dirt 3 x360 $14.50
Sacred 2 x360 $8

nice 😁

[yoda12320]

Its good to be the king of turds!:D

T10 for Vita

Feb 27th at EB

NFS Most Wanted x360 $15
Destroy all Humans x360 $10
Prototype x360 $10
Rayman Origins x360 $12.50
Resident Evil 5 GOLD ps3 $12
Mortal Kombat ps3 $18
Dead Space 2 ps3 $8
Prototype ps3 $10
Dirt 3 x360 $14.50
Sacred 2 x360 $8

You mean self proclaimed king of *******s oh thats vinny/dawinmans title my bad :P.

[trackercowe]

Its good to be the king of turds!:D


No.

[silentsim]

Eb feb 27
360 left 4 dead 2 8$
Ps3 dead space 2 8$

T2 towards SSX

[TechRock]

invite to the secret forum plz?

[KINGJAMES WITNESS 23]

Its good to be the Princess of turds!:D

Thats more like it.

[trackercowe]

invite to the secret forum plz?

No; you shouldn't of switched your avatar.

[NonStopInTheMix]

invite to the secret forum plz?

plz invite me too!

though there are some pretty good discussions going on right now at tivs.ca
didnt know that forum existed!

[DaWinman]

You mean self proclaimed king of *******s oh thats vinny/dawinmans title my bad :P.

At least I can speak and write in both of Canada's official languages, while you're still 0 for 2. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[silentsim]

If someone would invite or let me know the other forum through pm it would be much appreciated :)

[DaWinman]

invite to the secret forum plz?

LOL, hoarders don't give out "secret stash locations" and you have a better chance of finding them on here.

BTW, you know what REALLY bugs me about these new sub-forums? When you reply to a thread in here, it automatically boots you back to Hot Deals. WTF?