Toys R Us and GameFly deals before the holiday flood

by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 19th 2007 at 11:15AM }

CheapAssGamer points the way this week to two retailers that have consistently brought on the great gaming deals: Toys R Us and GameFly. Toys R Us apparently took their famous "Buy 2 get the 3rd game free" deal underground this week. It's going on right now without a flyer being produced for last Sunday's papers -- a first as far as we're aware. Maybe they're testing to see if the web does the work for them? The deal is both online and in the stores. We're just completely baffled why TRU said nothing about the event we're consistently excited for whenever it happens. Some are even rumoring that this could be a two-week deal and that it'll actually be advertised this Sunday, so get in now before the general populace finds out. They are also doing a "buy one, get one accessory 50% off deal." No word yet if you could work the Circuit City MS point angle on that.

If you don't know about GameFly's store, well let us inform you about another hidden gem of value on these intertubes. According to CAG, this week GameFly is offering free shipping to non-subscribers who purchase select used games. GameFly subscribers always get free shipping. The purchased used games are sent with the original case and manual practically untouched. Save as much money as you can while feeding the need for gaming. The storm is coming.

[Thanks Anonymous]

Tags: cheapassgamer, gamefly, toysrus, tru

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

blooh (CDF - Ass Ring) @ Sep 19th 2007 11:20AM

that'd be a nice deal from toysrus if I could think of 3 games to get. :(

vidGuy @ Sep 19th 2007 11:30AM

"No word yet if you could work the Circuit City MS point angle on that."

Their website lists both MS Points and Wii Points cards as good for the discount. I'll be grabbing a ton today. It's always great to get $40 worth of something for $30.

Also, the 360 HD-DVD drive and other high end accessories work too. I could see people buying them to sell on ebay for profit (!)

vidGuy @ Sep 19th 2007 3:06PM

Okay, I just got back from TRU and they had signs up on all the video game racks indicating "Buy 2 get 3rd FREE". It looks like it's all games in store... and if you can't find something you want NOW, buy two $60 games and get a third to exchange for a new release down the road like Mr Slavio said. You have 45 days to exchange when you have the receipt - unopened package.

The accessories don't have a sign, at least at the store I went to, but the discount was taken at the register.

sonofnone @ Sep 19th 2007 11:31AM

I can't believe how many PS3 games they had online for the sale (Ninja Gaiden Sigma, MotorStorm, Warhawk...). Makes me wonder, if they're willing to sell them for $40 each now, how long until we start seeing PS3 Greatest Hits?

NeoAngelicPrince @ Sep 19th 2007 11:35AM

Does this apply to Halo 3?

Cuz if so I'll be heading there instead of Walmart to get:

1) skate
2) Eternal Sonata
3) Halo 3

Otherwise if not I'll just get Metriod Prime 3

vidGuy @ Sep 19th 2007 11:48AM

Halo 3 is not included online, but if CAG is right when it says, "choose from select games online or any games in-store", then yeah Halo 3 would work.

Mr Slavio @ Sep 19th 2007 1:20PM

The promo ends before Halo 3 arrives, but you can always buy a different $60 game as a place holder and just exchange it when it does hit.

DarthDavid @ Sep 19th 2007 11:37AM

I might get a 60GB EE PS3 this week (while I still can)......Ridge Racer 7, Sigma, and get something free (Heavenly Sword, VF5, V Tennis, Dirt) boy I wish Hot Shots was out already =(

Bad Mojo @ Sep 19th 2007 12:19PM

I'm with you... picking up the 60GB this week (YAY!!! for backwards compatibility...

This sale is a great way to kickstart the library:
Motorstorm
Warhawk
Tiger Woods 08
NHL 08

Not sure which ones to get :P

samfish (MSDF- Nurse Outfit!) @ Sep 19th 2007 11:43AM

Yo ho ho! Odin Sphere be on that list! If any of ye scallywags 'aven't picked it up, it'ed be a good one to get fer free!

Other good games I might be buyin' with me treasure is Grim Grimoire, Brunswick Bowling and either God of War II or Metroid Prime 3, since it'ed be looted fer free!

DarthDavid @ Sep 19th 2007 11:58AM

Shiver me timbers matey!!!!! Not played Odin, MP3 or GOW 2?!?! That's a one way trip to the boneyard scallywag!!

samfish (MSDF- Nurse Outfit!) @ Sep 19th 2007 1:36PM

Nay, I plundered Odin Sphere from th' Best Buy long ago. Just sayin' that any o' ye dogs who ain't yet ain't gots no excuses now, though!

Thief @ Sep 19th 2007 11:54AM

I work at Toys R' Us (in Canada), and the deal is ONLY for Activision games.

Buy 2 Activision game and get a 3rd Activision game for free.

Still not bad, considering if you get Call of Duty 3 and Spiderman 3 for Xbox360, you can still get a 3rd... but there's not much else to choose from.

http://www.toysrus.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TRUOnlineCatalogue?storeId=10051&catalogId=10052&langId=-1&rfx_catalog=2&catalog_name=090807_bst

me @ Sep 19th 2007 11:55AM

So yeah.... most of the good stuff is "temp not available online"... Cards included.

Thief @ Sep 19th 2007 11:59AM

It seems that America gets a much better deal that us (again), all of the following listed games are 3 for 2.

http://www.toysrus.com/searchHandler/index.jsp?searchId=2883417&type=trigger&promoId=2883417

Oreo @ Sep 19th 2007 12:56PM

The sale is good through Saturday, it is not 2 weeks long.

Dave Silva @ Sep 19th 2007 2:07PM

So this applies to ALL games in normal stores, not just the games listed on the website?

I'm tempted to go and pick up a trio of Greatest Hits games tomorrow. Which ones, I dunno...

vidGuy @ Sep 19th 2007 3:15PM

Yep, all games in store. Of course you get the cheapest one free, so it's best if they're all the same price.

Dave Silva @ Sep 19th 2007 3:44PM

vidGuy: Which is why I said three Greatest Hits games. ;)

Thank you for confirming that for me. Guess I'll go there tomorrow!

vidGuy @ Sep 19th 2007 3:52PM

haha, yeah. I wish I had a little more cash on hand to benefit from this sale.

Hoffer @ Sep 19th 2007 2:14PM

Just ordered 3 games off TRU.

Stuntman: Ignition
Medal of Honor: Airborne
Stranglehold

I also ordered the Family Guy game for PS2 off Gamefly.

Jack @ Sep 19th 2007 2:52PM

This is a burn...too many crap games on the list for me. :/

Matt @ Sep 19th 2007 3:14PM

Hmmm, so online Guitar Hero 2 is considered a game, and is available as the b2g1f deal. However, whats the odds I could convince the sales clerk at the store that it is hardware because it includes a guitar? Then, I'd snag it with the 360 wifi adapter. Thoughts please...