The Bargain Thread

Mysterio · 2009-04-06T05:37:48.000Z

For those interested or perhaps with kids, The Spiderwick Chronicles for the 360 is on sale today for $9.89 with free shipping at Buy.com.

unbongwah · 2009-04-06T07:16:24.000Z

Gamestop’s Game Days sale started yesterday. A few standouts: Valkyria Chronicles & RE Umbrella Chronicles for $30; Persona 3 FES and Medieval II Gold for $20; TR Anniversary (X360) for $15; FF Tactics (PSP), Viva Pinata (PC), and GH Aerosmith for $10; Hidden & Dangerous for $1. Use coupon code SAVER for free shipping on $25+ orders.

Diddums · 2009-04-06T07:38:47.000Z

I don’t even own a PS3 (yet) and I jumped on Valkyria Chronicles for $30.* Another deal of note from the Gamestop promotion is Civ Revolution for the DS, a pretty much perfect clone of Civilization 1 that really adapts itself well to the platform. At $14.99 it’s a must-buy for folks with a DS.

*Especially as they sell the used version for 54.99…hm. Decisions, decisions.

Tracy_Baker · 2009-04-06T09:16:17.000Z

Diddums:

Another deal of note from the Gamestop promotion is Civ Revolution for the DS, a pretty much perfect clone of Civilization 1 that really adapts itself well to the platform. At $14.99 it’s a must-buy for folks with a DS.

I wish it was a perfect clone of the original Civ games, but instead found it unplayable due to that AI that’s either a pushover or nearly impossible to beat due to rampant cheating on the higher difficulty levels.

As for bargains, CAG’s reporting that Banjo-Kazooie, Scene It 2, and Viva Pinata 2 are now $20 at Amazon.

zengonzo · 2009-04-06T09:31:24.000Z

Poor Banjo and Viva … That makes me kinda’ sad.

Nengjanggo · 2009-04-06T11:11:29.000Z

Tracy Baker:

As for bargains, CAG’s reporting that Banjo-Kazooie, Scene It 2, and Viva Pinata 2 are now $20 at Amazon.

I have to say, at that price Banjo Kazooie is such a bargain. I just beat it, and according to the stats I played for 26 hours. I really enjoyed almost every single one of those (after the first 30 minutes or so). If you liked Deus Ex for its “there’s so many ways to approach each mission”-ness, you should like this game too.

(Note: I’m not saying Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts is an FPS)

JonRowe · 2009-04-06T11:13:55.000Z

Nengjanggo:

I have to say, at that price Banjo Kazooie is such a bargain. I just beat it, and according to the stats I played for 26 hours. I really enjoyed almost every single one of those (after the first 30 minutes or so). If you liked Deus Ex for its “there’s so many ways to approach each mission”-ness, you should like this game too.

(Note: I’m not saying Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts is an FPS)

I really loved the demo, I might have to pick this one up.

Jab · 2009-04-06T11:29:13.000Z

bahimiron:

Forget that. Now that the DSi is out, has anyone seen any good deals for a DS Lite? I’m still using a damn DS fat and it makes me feel like a loser to be seen with it.

I’m also looking for any DS lite sales, and I’m surprised that I haven’t seen one from Gamestop at all. Also any sales on the PSP bundle would be great too.

malkav11 · 2009-04-06T20:10:07.000Z

Valkyria Chronicles now enters the “why oh why did I pay full price for that” category.

Not because it’s a bad game. It’s awesome. But I’ve barely played it and I only got it a month or two ago.

Tracy_Baker · 2009-04-06T20:51:50.000Z

Just noticed that Left 4 Dead (PC) is $29.99 at Amazon right now: http://www.amazon.com/Left-4-Dead-Pc/dp/B000PS4X7S

barstein · 2009-04-06T20:54:05.000Z

I’m tempted, but I’m also tempted to see if that will somehow trigger another L4D Steam sale somehow.

marxeil · 2009-04-07T03:36:55.000Z

GamersGate is offering 2 space sims (Dark Horizon / Tarr Chronicles) for the incredible price of 2.99$.
I’d get it but I don’t feel comfortable getting 2 more space sims while Freespace2 is still waiting on my harddrive.

Edit: After reading some reviews, apparently Dark Horizon is the sequel to Tarr Chronicles. Both scored mediocre to low reviews.

Mysterio · 2009-04-07T03:59:55.000Z

malkav11:

Valkyria Chronicles now enters the “why oh why did I pay full price for that” category.

Not because it’s a bad game. It’s awesome. But I’ve barely played it and I only got it a month or two ago.

I purchased my new copy from Gamestop less than 30 days ago (had a $25 gift card from e-Rewards) and still hadn’t opened it, so I returned to GS with it and the receipt, and received $30+ cash back on the price adjustment. Otherwise, like you, I would have been bummed.

barstein:

I’m tempted, but I’m also tempted to see if that will somehow trigger another L4D Steam sale somehow.

I’m doing the same, even though I own the 360 version.

Vesper · 2009-04-07T05:58:18.000Z

barstein:

I’m tempted, but I’m also tempted to see if that will somehow trigger another L4D Steam sale somehow.

The retail version turns into the Steam version upon installing. No reason to wait unless you are just trying to avoid a shipping charge.

Mysterio · 2009-04-07T06:01:25.000Z

Clive Barker’s Jericho for the 360 is on sale for $8.99 with free shipping on Buy.com.

unbongwah · 2009-04-07T06:40:11.000Z

malkav11:

Not because it’s a bad game. It’s awesome. But I’ve barely played it and I only got it a month or two ago.

Heh, it’s even worse for me: I bought it shortly after it came out for $45 and haven’t even opened it yet. I just got to see the first episode of the new anime series before I’ve played it.

Tracy Baker:

Just noticed that Left 4 Dead (PC) is $29.99 at Amazon right now: http://www.amazon.com/Left-4-Dead-Pc/dp/B000PS4X7S

It’s also $30 at Best Buy.

unbongwah · 2009-04-07T06:47:01.000Z

This should probably go in the HW thread, but: Micro Center has retail Core 2 Quad Q8200 CPUs on sale for $100 (in-store only). Unfortunately, mine is already sold out. :-(

They’ve also still got last-gen Mac minis for $500 minus $100 rebate.

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Cubit · 2009-04-07T16:11:26.000Z

Strategy First games are 50% off on Steam this week.

http://store.steampowered.com/sub/1526/

Cubit · 2009-04-07T16:14:54.000Z

Anyone who hasn’t gotten into Company of Heroes yet, direct2drive has Company of Heroes: Gold and the new Tales of Valor for $39.95.

http://www.direct2drive.com/4/7769/product/Buy-Company-of-Heroes-Complete-Bundle-Download