[General Discussion] Gamestop/EB Game Days Sale

I think he meant VIII.

Originally Posted by Colonel Skills

Don't.

Trust me on this. It's a huge letdown considering how good the first one was.

I read a few reviews and they all said the storyline is pretty asstastic, as well as the voice acting, but all I really care about nowadays is gameplay and if it's a fun game. I always liked the play control of BFM/ToF more than Kingdom Hearts (just felt more precise) and I was hoping this one would continue the style.

I just got Dragon Quest VIII today through that deal. I was considering getting Sonic Rush for the DS, as it would have only been 10 bucks, but I decided to go with something more reliable.

I think I will return later for something else though

This is a great chance for anyone who hasn't picked up DQ VIII to do so.

The trade-in deal isn't bad, considering now if you trade in 4 or 5 games they might actually give you more than $.50 apiece!

I'm planning to hit this sale up again for a Wii Cooling Fan. A little pointless, but it's only $10 at this point, and I always leave my system on standby anyway, so might as well not let it overheat...

That reminds me, while there a few days ago I saw these mini-PS2 controllers with NBA teams on them. They were only $10, but I don't know how comfortable they are so I didn't buy one.

Also, how's Harvest Moon? I haven't played one since the SNES, have they added much to it?

I almost bought Shadow the Hedgehog for $10, but I figure it'll drop to that eventually anyway.

Originally Posted by Colonel Skills

(Lix, have you even played it before?)

I have but I quit due to the game moving about as fast as a snail.

But for $22 bucks I'd overlook a games slowness for it's qualities.

I walked into Gamestop not knowing this was going on. I got FFXII Collector's Edition (The cover of the manual is slightly ripped and creased for some reason, should I take it back?), Phoenix Wright, and Starcraft Battlechest.

Also picked up a GCN memory card although thats kind of unimportant.

I havent tried Starcraft yet but I'm satisfied with the rest of my purchase.

edit//I might go back for DQXIII, the Gamestop I went to didn't have it. Also want an SD card for my Wii.

Originally Posted by RacinReaver

Also, how's Harvest Moon? I haven't played one since the SNES, have they added much to it?

I didn't care for A Wonderful Life much. There's very little challenge in getting a fiancee, and then you have nothing to do but plant stuff until you finish going through that part of the game.

If you want to try a new Harvest Moon game you should buy Magical Melody on the GC, or Back to Nature on the PSX. BtN has been remade several times for the N64 and GBA, but the PSX version had the most festivals and stuff. It's also still my favorite in the series, with MM as a close second and the SNES game third.

If it's new, then I suppose you should take it back... Kinda seems like a used version at that rate.

Yeah, I think I'll take it back Monday, I'll probably pass by there early enough to take it back. I love the game, I just want a nice manual.

If there's any other Aussies lurking around, EB have started a rather large-ish downunderverse sale too. Lasts about a month, there's over five hundred games ranging from a piss poor $10 off to half price. The majority of pre-owned PS2 and Xbox games are half price too, and stacked on the floor, with chewing gum and bog stuck to them. Just waiting to be kicked over for an exciting goaaaaaaaal. Full list here. *Nobody cares*

Originally Posted by Infernal Monkey

If there's any other Aussies lurking around, EB have started a rather large-ish downunderverse sale too. Lasts about a month, there's over five hundred games ranging from a piss poor $10 off to half price. The majority of pre-owned PS2 and Xbox games are half price too, and stacked on the floor, with chewing gum and bog stuck to them. Just waiting to be kicked over for an exciting goaaaaaaaal. Full list here. *Nobody cares*

Bratz games for under $50? I'm sold!

I might keep my eyes open for some bargains. Oh yes, and I'm not buying games stuck to the floor with chewing gum...unless that chewing gum is grape flavour. Nobody cares about this either..perhaps we Aussies should plan an uprising?!*

So it turns out the deal gamestop had going on for a while (trade in a PS2 with 2 controllers and memory card, get $100 off a PS3) went off just as they began this sale. I should have known they wouldn't give someone $120 off a PS3.

In any event, I picked one up, along with Resistance. So far I'm somewhat underwhelmed, but my PS2 was dying, and I figured my system would only drop in trade-in value if I waited any longer. (It was only $30 credit before the extra $20.)

This way I know at least I can play all my old games and DVDs.

So I didn't get that Wii Cooler Stand today. :|

I'm a little iffy whether or not I should bother investing in one <.< I might just get it for the nice light compliments.

And out of curiosity, what's the Aussie equivalent to 1 USD? <.< Seeing Bully for 99.94 only makes me wonder. >_<

Looking at some of those Aussie prices... EB seems WAY overpriced. I compared the price of Mario Party 8 to the price here [$99.95 AU vs $59.99 CDN], and well...

One hundred Aussie dollars is worth about 89 Canadian ones. So essentially... well, that sucks.

On another note, my city is incredibly stupid, and passed a bylaw of sorts the other day. I went to make a trade-in yesterday so I could pick up Mario Pary 8, and apparently the city isn't allowing any sort of trade-in anymore unless they install this tracking software, check for ID, and all sorts of stuff. Hopefully enough people will complain that they'll change it though.

...Had I gone in ONE DAY earlier, I would have been fine. Great timing.

Yeah, all video games here are extremely expensive. Bully at $100 = $80 US. Our new release Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 games cost $100 US. =)

Originally Posted by Muzza

Nobody cares about this either..perhaps we Aussies should plan an uprising?!*

Yes! It shall be done! With chewing gum power!

Originally Posted by RacinReaver

I almost bought Shadow the Hedgehog for $10, but I figure it'll drop to that eventually anyway.

I played Shadow the Hedgehog for free, it SUCKED. Not worth 10 bucks. not even worth $4.99.

I don't know why you just don't import games, Infernal. I've seriously saved thousands of dollars in doing so (even if shipping isn't the greatest thing on earth) since the inflation of games in AUS/NZ is ridiculous.

Yeah, I've thought about whacking a mod chip in my PS2 for years, but never have for whatever reason. Luckily I have very little interest in proper video games these days. I'm all about stupid Japanese/Euro budget rubbish. I import the majority of my DS games though, because fuck paying $70 for the likes of Cooking Mama.