Some Toys 'R' Us stores selling BioShock early (and you could win one!)

by Christopher Grant { Aug 15th 2007 at 9:00AM }

[Update 2: We managed to snag four copies, and we're giving them away and overnighting them so winners can play this weekend. Go here to enter!]

Normally, we wouldn't condone leaving work early to play video games, so hear us out. You see, word on the street is that the street date for BioShock (yeah, the one with the awesome demo) has been broken by some US retailers (mostly ones with backwards Rs).

If you look at the receipt above, this lucky shopper not only managed to find BioShock early, but he got it for a steal using the deals we posted yesterday. So, here's what to do. Call your local Toys 'R' Us and see if they've got 'em and if they're selling. If it's a go, let people know about it in the comments. And if you still haven't gotten your fill of interacting with BioShock-related posts, why not check out our rad faceplate giveaway?

[Update: In case you weren't sure if they were out there, check the sudden onslaught of BioShock discs clogging up eBay's tubes. Oh, and thanks to everyone that tipped us off!]

Read – The Big Early Release Mix-Up (2K Forums)
Read – Street date has been broken pic (seen above)
Read – BioShock Early Release "Confirmed" (quotes are ours)

Tags: 2K, 2KBoston, BioShock, BreakingNews, retail

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)

chenry @ Aug 15th 2007 9:13AM

I am filled with rage and jealousy. I guess I know where I'm goin' after work

warster @ Aug 15th 2007 6:45PM

i called a toys r us in virginia fredericksburg and they said they should have them by 1 pm

Jonah Falcon @ Aug 15th 2007 9:13AM

Bioshock for $29.99?!?!?!?!

chenry @ Aug 15th 2007 9:15AM

Buy Madden, get 50% off second game.

VerticalEvent @ Aug 15th 2007 9:17AM

And Madden for $48.

I think someone screwed up much worst then stocking a game a wee bit early...

Patrick @ Aug 15th 2007 9:30AM

can i get bioshock for $30 without having to but Rehash 2007, I mean Madden?

Nox @ Aug 15th 2007 11:04AM

@VerticalEvent

If you look at the receipt you can see they used a 20% off coupon to get Madden for $48.

Grant @ Aug 15th 2007 11:32AM

as much as i hate EA, and dislike reselling games to the profits whores at EB, i wonder how much you would get back if you did this only to resell madden(without the coupon)?

probably break even right? EB gives like $30 on new games? i'm not really sure cause i've only done such a thing once, and the game wasn't too new.

Anyone got any input?

dsub @ Aug 15th 2007 12:37PM

$30. That is the current trade-in value of Madden at Gamestop/EB.

It's not on here yet but it will be soon.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/trade-ins/trade-ins.asp

Jason @ Aug 15th 2007 9:16AM

On my way to Toys-R-Us...

Kye @ Aug 15th 2007 9:17AM

*He runs to the doorway for the coming earthquake as a result of the stampede*

Now that im safe, we here in the UK are getting seriously screwed with the prices. We should get it for ~£15. But I can see this game costing the full £40 (~$80)

ssuk @ Aug 15th 2007 11:34AM

Read the other comments, it's half price because he bought madden 07. As for UK prices, you have to remember that we pay 17.5% VAT on everything. So even if it was £30 ($60) we'd still be paying an extra £5.25 on top. So, is £5 that much, really? ... I'd say yeah, just 'cause I'm cheap.
If I wasn't already twitching at the mere thought of waiting another 8 days for BioShock, I'd wait about 2 weeks until GameStop does it's usual price-cut down to £34.99. Probably try and get some money off using my GAME reward points... Or should I keep it for Halo 3... Hm...

Jamie @ Aug 15th 2007 2:04PM

It's not even "the full £40" either, it's the full £50, which is the RRP of most Xbox 360 games in the UK

Jonah Falcon @ Aug 15th 2007 9:17AM

Let's see... the Times Square Toys R Us opens at 10AM. It's 9:15AM right now. 15 minutes for a quick shower, then I'll stroll there from Chelsea and see if I can snag Madden and Bioshock.... ;)

0ldb0y @ Aug 15th 2007 9:29AM

Hey Jonah, let me know if the TimesSq TRU works for you. I may have to hit it up myself.

Sorry wallet, fall line up has commenced.

iamthelizardkng @ Aug 15th 2007 9:43AM

theres one in union sq too, might be a shorter walk. :P

WillGod @ Aug 15th 2007 10:00AM

Actually the union sq TRU has been closed for a while...I got Mortal Kombat Deception from their clearance sale.

But yes, please tell if Times Sq TRU has it!

Julian Rosado @ Aug 15th 2007 10:24AM

Any word on the Times Square or Unione Square TRU? I'm on a work conference call now and was planning on running out after I'm done!

iamthelizardkng @ Aug 15th 2007 11:32AM

if he hasn't posted back, it prolly means he's playing.

pete @ Aug 15th 2007 11:25AM

Any word on New York City Toys R Us's?

Grant @ Aug 15th 2007 11:38AM

I've tried times square for other littles tricks before based on street dates and TRUs wierd sales, i only got them to break a street date once, and thats when i got a kid to "check the storage".

Kryptinite @ Aug 15th 2007 9:18AM

Looks like area code 201..which is Jersey.

Too bad I'm in Florida.

And too bad my 360 is with M$ in Texas.

ssuk @ Aug 15th 2007 11:37AM

M$ isn't funny, it was never funny and just makes you look like an idiot. STOP USING IT.

Jonah Falcon @ Aug 15th 2007 9:18AM

Yeah, I looked at the Joystiq link for deals. Time to open my wallet.

baby sea tuna @ Aug 15th 2007 9:18AM

Every time you post one of these retailers-breaking-street-date articles (i.e. GHII, 360 Elites,) I run/call all over creation trying to find it and I always end up sorely disappointed. Nah, I'm just going to have to keep myself busy with GRAW2 until next Tuesday...

Neebs @ Aug 15th 2007 9:21AM

/cry

They don't sell real PC games at TRU

Brig Kline @ Aug 15th 2007 9:25AM

Local store opens at ten. Phone is armed and ready.

xXFenixKnight13Xx @ Aug 15th 2007 9:30AM

Hopefully nobody in my area is reading this news so I can snag one after I get off work at 4pm. Please please please!!! lol!! Thanks Joystiq!

ThisGuy @ Aug 15th 2007 9:33AM

I still wouldnt pay 29 bucks for this game. The demo was absolute rubbish.

Lifted 0ne 4l9 @ Aug 15th 2007 9:46AM

i definitely question your taste, that demo was fuckin sick, thats what made me decide this game is a must buy

ForceUnleashed @ Aug 15th 2007 9:51AM

@ ThisGuy

You're retarded...the demo was SICK! After a long day and several hours I finally got it downloaded completely and let me tell you...

ABSOLUTELY BRILLANT! I FLOVE the controls. The graphics are AMAZING. The gameplay? Sweet and fluid. The bad guys are incredible. And the storyline is beyond engrossing.

Seriously you must be a sony fanboy in deep denial and/or sadness over the fact that you will NEVER see this game on your beloved overpriced $600 machine that just happens to play games.

Thats All.

xXFenixKnight13Xx @ Aug 15th 2007 9:51AM

Hey Thisgirl, shutup

ThisGuy @ Aug 15th 2007 10:02AM

All I'm saying is that it just felt like a doom3/prey game. Just another FPS in my books.

Lifted 0ne 4l9 @ Aug 15th 2007 10:04AM

no way much better than your average FPS.

Kizzle @ Aug 15th 2007 10:32AM

While This Guy did go a bit overboard, he is absolutely correct in the Doom 3/Prey comparisons. While Bioshock is certainly better than those titles, the basic concept of atmosphere and setting covering up what would be a fairly pedestrian game otherwise are spot-on, and no arguments to the contrary I've seen do anything to prove that wrong. The "superpowers" gimmick is nice, but most of it has been done before with lesser graphics.

This game's shelf-life is ridiculously limited, especially with the big name titles coming out for the holidays right around the corner - and don't fool yourself, Bioshock is not a "big name" to anyone but game nerds like us. Considering there is no multiplayer, I will guarantee everyone here that we will see a price drop on this before Thanksgiving.

Don't get me wrong, this isn't some run-of-the-mill FPS that will get a 6 in EGM and be forgotten by the end of next month - but you guys creaming yourselves over this title are far, far too easily amused.