There's nothing wrong with saving a buck or two (or twenty), which is why the wallet guardians over at Cheap Ass Gamer are doing what they can to make deal hunting easy. The site has just implemented an adjustable "Price Email Alerts" feature that automatically sends a tip to your inbox once a game hits the low price you've personally set. Just make sure to set somewhat realistic price points -- or you might have an empty inbox. In the video posted after the break, CAG's CheapyD explains how to use and benefit from the new feature.
Additionally, CheapyD told us that CAG is planning to roll out a game trading system that will tie in with its new "collection" and "wishlist" features. "The main goal here is to make CAG a video game shopping portal," said CheapyD. "We want to have the best of everything related to video game shopping and trading." We were also told that the new trading system will have Goozex integration -- for all those who engage in other forms of online trading.
Currently, the email alerts (and other new features) only work for US and UK deals, and are only available to members. Membership is free, though, in case any of you cheapos were wondering.
Reader Comments (30)
Posted: Apr 8th 2009 9:53PM (Unverified) said
Very cool indeed. A poor bastard like myself will make good use of this.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2009 9:56PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
This sounds awesome, especially since it's very rare that I actually pay full price for a game these days.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2009 10:03PM (Unverified) said
Very much appreciate Majed & Joystiq getting the word about these exciting new features designed to empower video game shoppers. In case you are curious, we are currently tracking pricing from the following USA retailers:
Amazon
Best Buy
Buy.com
Game Stop / EB Games
GoGamer
J&R
Newegg
Play-Asia
Toys R Us
Walmart
We also tracking pricing from a bunch of UK retailers, but I don't have that list handy. Thanks for your support!
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Amazon
Best Buy
Buy.com
Game Stop / EB Games
GoGamer
J&R
Newegg
Play-Asia
Toys R Us
Walmart
We also tracking pricing from a bunch of UK retailers, but I don't have that list handy. Thanks for your support!
Posted: Apr 8th 2009 10:13PM (Unverified) said
Yeah seriously thanks for this feature. Just bought no more heroes for like $14 on amazon with help from this tracker.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2009 10:22PM Giantenemycrab said
CAG has save me tons of money on games. I rarely buy a game now without checking CAG. In addition, their podcast is pretty good too! I seriously recommend CheapAssGamer to anyone who hasn't tried it yet.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2009 10:31PM incubeezer said
http://product.half.ebay.com/Prince-of-Persia_W0QQprZ58676212QQtgZinfo
Prince of Persia for $23? True cheap ass gamer.
And curse you cheapassgamer.com for advertising Brown College. I owe them $43,000 for a two year degree. Fuck. Oh, and downvote please. I am just a big complainer.
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Prince of Persia for $23? True cheap ass gamer.
And curse you cheapassgamer.com for advertising Brown College. I owe them $43,000 for a two year degree. Fuck. Oh, and downvote please. I am just a big complainer.
Posted: Apr 8th 2009 10:34PM incubeezer said
Oh and the truely cheap ass gamer like myself doesn't even buy Prince of Persia, he "borrows" it from gamestop by buying it used, beating it, and returning it within seven days for a full refund.
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Posted: Apr 8th 2009 10:44PM incubeezer said
You've got me beat then. Besides the free rental thing.
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Posted: Apr 9th 2009 3:43AM (Unverified) said
I joined CAG around 06 and because of that I have more than 20 360 games and saving a lot of money actually makes you a product whore lol. The forums also help to discuss games or grab some friends. I think this is like if CAG and Pricegrabber had a baby, bam!
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Posted: Apr 9th 2009 5:36AM (Unverified) said
I've been getting email alerts like this for about 4 years from Gamestracker.
http://www.gamestracker.com/
I don't know if its UK only, or if it includes the US too.
But since I moved to japan over 2 years ago i really should get around to turning those email alerts OFF....
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http://www.gamestracker.com/
I don't know if its UK only, or if it includes the US too.
But since I moved to japan over 2 years ago i really should get around to turning those email alerts OFF....
Posted: Apr 10th 2009 10:36AM (Unverified) said
After checking, it's price alerts email seem to work for:
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Ireland
Continental Europe
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United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Ireland
Continental Europe
Posted: Apr 9th 2009 6:23PM AwesomeTown said
Thank you, cheapy. Even more reason for me to spend my money on video games. I hope I don't go broke.
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