You know what is better than videogames? Cheap videogames. We have an expensive hobby and it helps to be able to save a few bucks here and there. And each week, retailers vie for our attention with assorted offers of reduced prices and freebies to snag our gaming dollar.
Enter Discountoid. Every week, I'll be compiling the various promotions offered by major US chains in their ad circulars and giving you the skinny on how you can save a bit of cash. Don't see your preferred outlet? Tell me and I'll look into getting it added to the list.
This week, Toys "R" Us is having a birthday bash for its mascot, resulting in a Buy 2 Get 1 Free promotion. Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree and Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 are seeing a significant price drop across the board. And Fry's Electronics must have a lot of Prey sitting in their warehouses, as they've tossed it into a 360 bundle.
Hit the jump to find out where you can score some savings this week.
Software Discounts:
- Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii) - $29.99 ($20 off)
- Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) - $19.99 ($20 off)
- Kung-Fu Panda (Wii) - $39.99 ($10 off)
- My Weight Loss Coach (DS) - $24.99 ($15 off)
Free DS Starter Kit with purchase of Nintendo DS and one select game:Choose from the following DS games
- Brain Age 2
- Clubhouse Games
- Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir
Other Discounts/Promotions:
- De Blob (Wii) - Free T-Shirt with purchase
- Samba De Amigo (Wii) - Pair of Wii maracas for $4.99 with purchase ($10 off)
Software Discounts:
- Metal Gear Solid 4 - $49.99 ($10 off)
- Unreal Tournament 3 (360) - $39.99 ($20 off)
- Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii) - $29.99 ($20 off)
- Stalker (PC) - $29.99 ($10 off)
- Crysis Warhead (PC) - $24.99 ($5 off)
- Civilization IV: Colonization (PC) - $24.99 ($5 off)
Gift Card with Purchase Promotions:
- Spore (PC) - $10 Gift Card
- Pure (PS3/360) - $10 Gift Card
- LEGO Batman (PS3/360/Wii) - $5 Gift Card and 4 collectible buttons
Warhammer Online Package Promotion:
The following discounts are applied with purchase of Warhammer Online
- Warhammer Online (PC) - $44.99 ($5 off)
- Warhammer Online Game Time Card - $22.49 ($2.50 off)
- Warhammer Online Strategy Guide - $12.49 ($5 off)
Buy 1 Get 1 50% off select Wii Games:Choose from the following titles
- Madden 09 All-Play
- Mario Party 8
- Super Mario Sluggers
- Super Smash Bros Brawl
- Top Spin 3
Other Discounts/Promotions:
- Nyko Charge Station for Wii Remotes - $24.99 ($5 off)
- De Blob (Wii) - Free De Blob soundtrack CD with purchase
Software Discounts:
- Warhammer Online (PC) - $46.99 ($3 off)
- Crysis: Warhead (PC) - $23.99 ($6 off)
Other Discounts/Promotions:
- Prey (360) - Free with purchase of 360 Pro console
(Please note that GameStop's ad cycle differs from most major retailers, with ads being released on Thursdays. Promotions listed here may expire Wednesday night.)Software Discounts:
- Disgaea (PS2) - $19.99 ($30 off)
- Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) - $19.99 ($20 off)
- Wall-E (360/PS3/Wii) - $39.99; (PS2) - $29.99; (DS/PSP) - $19.99 ($10 off)
Used Deal of the Week:- Lost Planet (360) - $9.99 ($8 off)
Pre-Order Bonuses:- Rock Band 2 (360/PS3/Wii) - Free T-Shirt
- Fallout 3 (360/PC/PS3) - Free CD and poster
- Golden Axe: Beast Rider (360/PS3) - Free art book
Software Discounts:
- Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (Wii) - $29.99 ($20 off)
- Pure (360/PS3) - $54.99 ($5 off)
Buy 2 Get 1 Free on all titles $19.99 or less
Free WiiFit towel with purchase of WiiFit and an accessory:
Choose from the following accessories
- WiiFit Starter Kit
- WiiFit Balance Board Sleeve
Other Discounts/Promotions:
- LEGO Batman (360/DS/PS2/PS3/PSP/Wii) - Free comic book with purchase
- $25 Gift card with purchase of 360 console and LEGO Batman
(While effort has been made to ensure accurate information, please note that major retailers produce ads on a regional basis. Your local store may have promotions that differ from those listed above. Please contact your local store to verify stock and pricing. Caveat emptor.)
Contest:
12:31 PM on 09.21.2008
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I need 30 bucks for DnD Players Guide, I need to save about 200 bucks for PC Upgrades, and I want to preorder Luminous Ark 2, not to mention all this Bungie Rumors makes me want to go out and see If I can pick up Oni again.
And I only have 100 dollars. Fuck You Money Management, I need a job.
Couldn't pass that one up.
Too bad I'm in Canada and most of these deals (and stores) probably don't exist. Oh well, I'll be keeping an eye on this segment anyways.
The 12 Month Live Starter Pack that includes 12 months of Live, the Live Vision Camera, a couple Arcade games, and some MS points is on sale for $49.99, which is the cost of the 12 month card that's inside the box. So you're really getting a camera, some games, and some points for free.
If it is a stab at CAG, get over it.
If we find a deal from Cheapy's site, we'll of course link back to him.
I used to do this in the CBlogs and had it on the backburner for the front page since before PAX. It's merely coincidence that I finally got around to starting it this week.