The Bargain Thread

MSUSteve · 2008-12-18T05:33:28.000Z

Amazon’s Deal of the Day is the 160GB PS3 w/ Uncharted for $449.98. That’s $50 off.

Amazon also has a Gold Box Deal for Motorstorm Pacific Rift for $39.98. I think today is the day for all PS3 Gold Box deals, so I’m gonna keep checking back over there.

Bahimiron · 2008-12-18T05:59:45.000Z

Ohyeah.

Bostonians, the Target in Watertown has Uncharted and Ratchet & Clank: PS3 Version in their clearance area (near the pet food) for $20 each.

MSUSteve · 2008-12-18T06:06:23.000Z

Amazon’s current lightning Gold Box deal is Pro Evolution Soccer 09 (PS3) for $29.98.

Tracy_Baker · 2008-12-18T06:37:51.000Z

Lorini:

What kind of DRM do they use on strategy first? Can I install on more than one computer?

I just checked and I think I’ll stick with GOG for my retro gaming downloads.

The Strategy First Web Site:

The download of a digitally distributed version of any Strategy First game entitles the end user to two separate installations of the game on unique hardware configurations. This mechanism has been implemented as an anti-piracy measure and not as an attempt to sell multiple copies to a single end user. Changes to hardware may result in the installed version of the game reverting back to a 3 - hour trial version. Should you experience any difficulties running or playing your Strategy First game after making hardware changes to your computer please contact Strategy First at strategyfirst.cs@digitalriver.com. Be sure to have your order number and billing information on hand in order to expedite your customer service inquiry.

unbongwah · 2008-12-18T06:53:05.000Z

MSUSteve:

I think today is the day for all PS3 Gold Box deals, so I’m gonna keep checking back over there.

Here are the hints as to what the rest of today’s Gold Box Lightning Deals will be as well as what time (EST) they’ll be revealed, courtesy of CAG:
[indent]1-2pm - WWII shooter on the Highway to Hell
2-3pm - 60% off these classic stop-motion monster movies in high-def
3-4pm - No tombs were harmed in the raiding of this underworld.
4-5pm - Mamma mia, here I go again / My my, how can I resist you?
5-6pm - Iceland has research facilities?
6-8pm - Keep the kids entertained in high-def
8-9pm – Watch Spidey in high-def
9pm-1am - Kage bunshin no jutsu![/indent]

MSUSteve · 2008-12-18T06:59:04.000Z

unbongwah:

Here are the hints as to what the rest of today’s Gold Box Lightning Deals will be as well as what time (EST) they’ll be revealed, courtesy of CAG:[INDENT]1-2pm - WWII shooter on the Highway to Hell
2-3pm - 60% off these classic stop-motion monster movies in high-def
3-4pm - No tombs were harmed in the raiding of this underworld.
4-5pm - Mamma mia, here I go again / My my, how can I resist you?
5-6pm - Iceland has research facilities?
6-8pm - Keep the kids entertained in high-def
8-9pm – Watch Spidey in high-def
9pm-1am - Kage bunshin no jutsu![/INDENT]

Cool! I’m gonna take a stab at guessing what is what.

1-2pm - Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway
2-3pm - King Kong, etc.
3-4pm - Tomb Raider Undeworld
4-5pm - Singstar Abba
5-6pm - Resistance 2
6-8pm - Disney Blu-rays
8-9pm – Spider-Man Blu-ray collection
9pm-1am - Naruto (I used Google to help with this one)

JonRowe · 2008-12-18T07:32:14.000Z

Cubit:

Anything over there to recommend besides Disciples 2?

I got both Disciples 2 and JA2 off of steam… great buy!

unbongwah · 2008-12-18T14:34:40.000Z

Dunno who besides me would be nutty enough to be interested in this, but: Frys has the X360 HD-DVD drive bundled with the first seasons of Battlestar Galactica and Heroes for $50 plus shipping.

Moggraider · 2008-12-18T16:55:11.000Z

That’s pretty awesome. I bought up HD-DVDs recently myself, and Heroes S1 on its own was $20. I don’t see how that deal is not worth it.

Bahimiron · 2008-12-18T16:55:57.000Z

I donno if FYE is going out of business or not, but they are apparently having a clearance sale. 25% off of everything. I picked up a new 360 controller for $38. I was disappointed that I couldn’t find a 120gb HDD for $99. Oh well!

Lorini · 2008-12-18T18:29:29.000Z

Thanks Tracy, two computers is pretty limiting, but I may think about it for $5.

Tracy_Baker · 2008-12-18T20:52:58.000Z

Lorini:

Thanks Tracy, two computers is pretty limiting, but I may think about it for $5.

Yeah, I’m thinking it wouldn’t be a bad deal for games that are guaranteed to run well on my netbook because the hardware configuration for that thing is never going to change. I’m just pissed that Far Cry 2 required another activation when I upgraded my video card, and then one more when I upgraded my RAM, so I’m trying to swear off that type of heavy-handed DRM.

Mordrak · 2008-12-18T21:24:41.000Z

Tracy Baker:

Yeah, I’m thinking it wouldn’t be a bad deal for games that are guaranteed to run well on my netbook because the hardware configuration for that thing is never going to change. I’m just pissed that Far Cry 2 required another activation when I upgraded my video card, and then one more when I upgraded my RAM, so I’m trying to swear off that type of heavy-handed DRM.

Ya, that whole activating with upgrades should be illegal. As long as I only use the software on one machine at any given time, there shouldn’t be an issue. And no, publishers shouldn’t get to choose which machine I get to run it on.

MSUSteve · 2008-12-19T05:25:00.000Z

Amazon has Dead Space and Mirror’s Edge for $49.99. The Deal of the Day is the King of Fighters Collection for PS2 for $7.98.

Charlatan · 2008-12-19T05:49:37.000Z

Saw this over at EvilAvatar: Good Old Games has Beneath a Steel Sky and Lure of the Temptress free if you have a GOG account.

RickH · 2008-12-19T07:45:58.000Z

Charlatan:

Saw this over at EvilAvatar: Good Old Games has Beneath a Steel Sky and Lure of the Temptress free if you have a GOG account.

Beneath a Steel Sky has been public domain for a while, but it’s still worth playing if you liked old school Sierra-style adventure games. Keep a walkthrough handy.

And it’s still worth your time to sign up for a GoG account, given all the quality modern-OS support they offer with their games.

MSUSteve · 2008-12-19T08:13:59.000Z

EBGames’ weekend specials include Midnight Club: LA and GTAIV for $39.99, the Diablo & Warcraft Battle Chests for $19.99 each, CoD World at War for $49.99 (360 & PS3) and $39.99 (PC), Mercenaries 2 for $34.99, and Lego Batman (360 & PS3) for $39.99.

unbongwah · 2008-12-19T08:24:40.000Z

Moggraider:

I bought up HD-DVDs recently myself, and Heroes S1 on its own was $20. I don’t see how that deal is not worth it.

Some people think buying into a now-abandoned format is a poor investment, no matter how cheap it gets. My massive stack of under-$5 HD-DVDs disagrees. :-)

MSUSteve:

Mirror’s Edge for $49.99

For anyone who wants to save a few more bucks, Target will have ME on sale for $44 next week.

Amazon has the complete Guild Wars (Trilogy + EotN) with bonus print for $40: Floating Mosque print, Jora print. [Curiously, the Scent on the Wind print is still $70.]

Also, if anyone is looking for a cheap wired guitar for their X360, Circuit City has the X-Plorer for $10. Red Octane has PS2 guitars for $10.

Post-It · 2008-12-19T09:03:30.000Z

unbongwah:

Some people think buying into a now-abandoned format is a poor investment, no matter how cheap it gets. My massive stack of under-$5 HD-DVDs disagrees. :-)

Agreed!

Cubit · 2008-12-19T15:18:18.000Z

Along with the good news about EA coming to Steam, it looks like their weekend deal is Shadow of Chernobyl for $4.99!

I never had a chance to play this, so now is as good a time as any!