The Bargain Thread

DaveLong · 2009-03-24T06:58:42.000Z

Alan Dunkin:

I seriously doubt HAWX or Endwar would be 50% off… just way too new… which is why I’m thinking maybe 25%, perhaps on the weekend.

— Alan

EndWar is hitting clearance racks everywhere. They could easily mark that down 50%. Check your local Target. It’s $15 for PS3.

Cubit · 2009-03-24T08:56:44.000Z

The new Prince of Persia is the 50% off title on steam today.

VegasRobb · 2009-03-24T08:59:35.000Z

Lorini:

I’m assuming it has tits.

Yes, but not in the way you’re thinking.

zengonzo · 2009-03-24T09:19:48.000Z

As much as I’d like to try the new PoP based on some recommendations, PC doesn’t seem to be the best platform …

WarrenM · 2009-03-24T09:55:22.000Z

At Dell save up to 60% on Dell PowerEdge Servers. Use Coupon Code: W0F?ZNF6H?R$41 if needed.

http://www.antirebate.com/offer/22910

barstein · 2009-03-24T10:19:29.000Z

Tactu:

Slickdeals is posting that dell is selling the xbox 360 Resident evil 5 version for 326.
http://www.slickdeals.net/permadeal/19331/Xbox-360-Elite-120GB-Resident-Evil-5-Red-Bundle-326-or-316

Argh. How typical!

Rock8man · 2009-03-24T10:39:13.000Z

Dell has clearly established itself as the cheapest place to buy gaming consoles this past year.

JonRowe · 2009-03-24T10:44:19.000Z

Circuit city was pretty good there at the end.

360 pros were like 200 bucks.

Omniscia · 2009-03-24T11:43:44.000Z

Slickdeals is reporting that Toys ‘R’ Us has a new coupon code up – Twitterdeal24 – good for $10 off a purchase of $30 or more. Only applies to online orders, though.

What this meant to me is $24.99 plus tax with free shipping for GTA: Chinatown Wars.

UPDATE: Damn it, they canceled it! Why?

Oooooooooooh, yeah. Today’s the day my card went inactive 'cos of a compromised number. So maybe the deal’s still good.

MSUSteve · 2009-03-24T12:01:02.000Z

I was thinking of using that code to get either Wheelman or Wanted, but ToysRUs.com doesn’t even have a listing for Wheelman and only has a listing for the PS3 version of Wanted. Nice.

unbongwah · 2009-03-24T12:36:10.000Z

Dave Long:

EndWar is hitting clearance racks everywhere. They could easily mark that down 50%.

I think he meant the PC version, which just came out last month.

BobJustBob · 2009-03-24T15:32:26.000Z

zengonzo:

As much as I’d like to try the new PoP based on some recommendations, PC doesn’t seem to be the best platform …

It’s a poor port but it’s playable. It runs okay and of course you can use a 360 controller. If you stick with mouse and keyboard you have to memorize the keys associated with the little icons they flash at you during QTEs.

Cubit · 2009-03-24T15:34:47.000Z

BobJustBob:

It’s a poor port but it’s playable. It runs okay and of course you can use a 360 controller. If you stick with mouse and keyboard you have to memorize the keys associated with the little icons they flash at you during QTEs.

Poor port?? I’ve played both the PC version and the 360 one and they seem nearly identical, except for the nicer high resolution on PC. Game also runs smooth as silk for me with all settings maxed on an 8800gt. Its a perfectly fine port. I would recommend using a 360 controller to play though.

BobJustBob · 2009-03-24T15:54:57.000Z

There are a few performance hitches you wouldn’t expect, consolized menus, and the aforementioned icon memorization.

Omniscia · 2009-03-24T19:57:17.000Z

If anyone (like me) doesn’t have Peggle yet, PopCap is offering it for only $5 through the end of the month.

Cubit · 2009-03-25T08:51:26.000Z

Today’s half-off Steam game is Brothers in Arms: Hell’s Highway. $14.99

unbongwah · 2009-03-25T09:03:41.000Z

BiA:HH is (still) $10 w/free S+H from Newegg.

TimJames · 2009-03-25T09:16:33.000Z

Jeez, $10. I had written the game off because I didn’t want to work through it even though I love suppress-and-flank tactics. Still can’t decide whether it will be worth my time; the last one was mildly entertaining but a bit too annoying.

JonRowe · 2009-03-25T09:30:15.000Z

Tim James:

Jeez, $10. I had written the game off because I didn’t want to work through it even though I love suppress-and-flank tactics. Still can’t decide whether it will be worth my time; the last one was mildly entertaining but a bit too annoying.

I feel the same way. I love the fighting mechanics and world, but I hate how game-y they feel. No save anywhere etc.

Cubit · 2009-03-25T09:46:16.000Z

Can anyone who has played the PC version comment on the quality of the port? IGN (fwiw) gave it a higher score than the 360 version.