Video Game Bargain Thread

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Blowing some dust off the thread here...

Hmm.  Something's going on at Activision. But whatever it is, it's good for us.

Buy a copy of Guitar Hero 5 and get a free copy of GH: Van Halen via mail.

This seems to be valid at most major chains. Amazon and Gamestop already have the text on their websites and I imagine that others will follow suit shortly, since Activision is advertising a number of chains on their website.

And since I was planning on buying VH, but skipping GH5, this will probably change my plans as well.

[Minnesota]

Wow GH5 has a pretty good lineup. Nonetheless I'm too committed to RB store at this point... probably just get this game on the cheap down the road.

[TVsAdam]

I picked up the trilogy when that was on sale for $5. I've played about as much as you. I dinked around a snowy maze for about a half hour and put it back on the shelf. Reading some reviews, I might not have given it enough of a fair chance..

You should try this game again.  You're only supposed to be out in the snow for about thirty seconds or so; once you're where you're supposed to be it becomes a kind-of-terrific survival horror/adventure hybrid.  The only thing wrong with it is the lousy stealth and combat mechanics.  I got a decent ways in before becoming sidetracked with other games, but I keep meaning to return to it.  The first one alone is more than worth the $5 you (and I) spent. 

[MSTJedi]

Blowing some dust off the thread here...

Hmm.  Something's going on at Activision. But whatever it is, it's good for us.

Buy a copy of Guitar Hero 5 and get a free copy of GH: Van Halen via mail.

This seems to be valid at most major chains. Amazon and Gamestop already have the text on their websites and I imagine that others will follow suit shortly, since Activision is advertising a number of chains on their website.

And since I was planning on buying VH, but skipping GH5, this will probably change my plans as well.

Saw that at GameStop, but honestly, I'd rather get Guitar Hero Metallica free. Not all that interested in GH:VH, really. Oh wait, Metallica doesn't do free . . .

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And in the other music game camp:

Amazon's deal or the Day: Rock Band 2 with all the plastic instruments - $90. Good for the 360, PS3, or Wii version.

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Okay, the PS3 just dropped in price, and it looks like Microsoft is folowing suit. Starting Sunday:
Xbox 360 Elite System (120Gb)     $299.99
Xbox 360 Pro System (60 Gb)     $249.99

[SmilinJackRoss]

On friday, Amazon's Gold Box deals will be all video games, all day.

[Pak-Man]

And the main gold box deal is Sims 3 for $30. If you're the type who can pull themselves out of the "Hardcore" mentality and enjoy a nice relaxing game of virtual dollhouse with your masculinity in tact (Where applicable), And/or if you liked the other Sims games, this one's worth the money. :^)

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If you miss the Gold Box sale, GoGamer has Sims 3 for $31.90 through the weekend as part of their 48 (ish) hour Madness Sale.

[Pak-Man]

For the next week, gog.com has a buy one get one free sale on Interplay's old catalog, and their catelog is all $5.99, so you can grab the first 2 Fallouts (Complete with goodies like soundtracks and wallpapers) for 6 bucks. Earthworm Jim 1+2 is also worth picking up for the soundtracks alone. :^)
http://www.gog.com/en/page/1year_promo/

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Ooooooh....

To celebrate their 5th Anniversary, for 5 weeks,Direct2Drive  is bringing you 50 games for $5. This week:

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfare 2
Civilization 4
Dawn of war: Game of the Year edition
X-Com Complete edition
Sid Meier's railroads
Empire Earth Gold
Far Cry
Call of Juarez
Settler - Heritage of Kings

[Insert Coin(s) to Continue]

This week's Direct2Drive sale is amazing. Everyone should hop on this. For $5 each, you can get:

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
BioShock
Saints Row 2
Sid Meyer's Pirates!
STALKER
Frontlines: Fuel of War
Thief: Deadly Shadows
Serious Sam Gold
Max Payne 2
MLB 2K9

I bought Riddick, Saints Row 2, Thief, Serious Sam, and Max Payne. What a great week...

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Major Nelson announced that Xbox 360 Elite purchases (until October 5th) are eligible for a $50 rebate from Microsoft.

[Minnesota]

Rumor has it a Wii price drop is coming this weekend (announcement Friday). New price will be $200.

[Doctor Who?]

I knew they would have to drop the price if Sony and Microsoft dropped their prices.