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Click here if you’re going to buy GT 5: Prologue.
Samit Sarkar \| 5:05 PM on 02.21.2008	31 comments

Since my last Sony/Amazon coupon contest was a rousing success, I figured I’d do the same thing again the next time I received a coupon for a game that I wasn’t planning on buying. Well, friends, that time is here: I just got an email from the PlayStation Underground with another e-coupon; this time, it’s for Gran Turismo 5: Prologue.

Go figure...the one time I get a coupon for a game that’s actually on a system that I own, it’s for a game that I’m not going to buy. The coupon is, as usual, good for $5 off a pre-order of GT 5: Prologue, if you make that pre-order at Amazon.com ($39.99 is the game’s regular price). Here’s a quick refresher on the guidelines for the contest:

Pick ONE number from 1 to 100, and put it in the comments below. At midnight EST, which is in less than six hours, the contest will end, and the person who has posted the number that is closest to (or exactly) the one I have in my head will win. Guess more than once, or guess more than one number, and you will be disqualified. Sadly, the contest is only open to U.S. residents — Amazon says that the game “can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses.”

That’s about as simple as contests can get, so if you’re thinking of picking up this game (*cough* Y0j1mb0), there’s no reason not to enter. Of course, we’re working on the honor system here — I’m going to take it on faith that you’ll actually use the coupon code, and aren’t simply entering to prevent someone who genuinely wants to buy the game from getting it for five dollars cheaper. In other words, don’t be a total fuckwad. And now that we have those unpleasantries out of the way, get guessing!

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31 comments | showing # 1 to 31

EternalDeathSlayer

Hmmmm..... I'm not gonna enter cause I dunno if I'm getting it. I'm not sure if I'm gonna wait for the full game, not the Prologue thing. Besides, somebody else probably could use it more than me.

shipero

Ha ha! I clicked here and I'm not planning on getting this game. I'm such a incorrigible little scamp.

Corak

As much as I really want a Grand Turismo game I'm not springing for a $40 extended demo. I'll wait for the full version.

DarkTravesty

25?

EternalDeathSlayer

Also, I noticed on your profile that you've never played MGS 1, 2, or 3!!!! Dude, they have a nice little MGS collection, I believe it's out or it's coming soon and it was a good price, maybe 30 or 40 bucks. Also, you can find both MGS2 and 3 for like under 10 dollars at GameStop, used. Trust me dude, you'll appreciate everything more if you play the older ones first. Trust me.

Y0j1mb0

I clicked here because I'm follwing the American Idol's #1 Fan's instructions. I'm getting this day one.

BTW: When are you going to pick up The Orange Box so you can join us on PS3's Tuesday Team Fortress 2 Night?

Samit Sarkar

@Y0j1mb0: I’m waiting on my Goozex queue for it, but it looks like it could take forever — I’ll only accept the full box with the disc and manual. If I win the lottery or something, I’ll buy it myself. Also...if you’re “getting this day one,” why didn’t you enter the contest, you fool?

BahamutZero

Y0j1mb0

BrOnX:

I'd rather someone else have the coupon than me. If five bucks will sway a fellow PS3 gamer to own this 1080p HD Orgasm with wheels..then so be it. I'm getting this badboy regardless.

king3vbo

Shipero, you devil you

Samit Sarkar

@Y0j1mb0: Aww, that’s sweet. Really. I think I have diabetes now, just from reading that comment.

BahamutZero

I have diabeedus.

Y0j1mb0

Don't tell me American Idol boy is trying to crack??

lol.

Takeshi

Pick a number right... hmmm how many contestants are left in American Idol? 24 right? It has to be 24 then.
No wait 12 boys 12 girls. So it must be 12 (the boys).

12 it is!

manta

52, c'mon! I'm picking this up because even though it's technically a "demo," these prologues have more content than some games :)

Takeshi

Manta is right. And it looks so godforsaken sweet! Although I don't really like them realistic racinggames I must have this.

mix

I plan on buying this and I got the coupon as well and I don't plan on using Amazon (EVAR) so if this is successful and other people want to save $5 I'll do the same thing after this is done......

Samit Sarkar

@mix: Considering that I’ve had a grand total of four guesses, it would appear that not too many people are interested in this game. If you do try this, I suggest limiting the range from 1 to 10.

BS3 Owner

I don't need this, but you're a good man Bronx!

& in the possible future; you too Mix!

Here's in recognition of the both of you.

mix

I am interested in the game I just don't use Amazon.

Well if it's not so hot I'll donate my code to 2nd place for getting close to your number.

Samit Sarkar

@mix: Sweet! Sounds good. You definitely deserve a second Good Samaritan medal from BS3 Owner now.

shipero

I'm sorry I acted out earlier Mr. Bomber... it was rude of me and I apologize. To make it up to you I'll guess 6.

BS3 Owner

@ mix

Done!

Sadie G

how the fuck did you change your name?

shipero

Woah, name and picture change. You an editor now?

Knives

I swear I'm not gonna remember you were bronxbombr in a couple of days.

power-glove

I with Shipero, on this.
Real name + B&W Picture= Editor?

marko72

i'm gonna guess 2.

Takeshi

3 it is!

NihonTiger90

Ladies and gentlemen, the newest editor of Destructoid.

NihonTiger90

Also, number = 33

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