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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:05PM Temidien said

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If this goes nationwide, I may just jizz in my pants *cue music*
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:07PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said

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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:24PM Obienator said

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THIS SHIT JUST GOT REAL!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 3:09PM whylekat said

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Like at the end of 6th Sense?
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:05PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said

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wow....thats crazy....I mean I know Gamestop RAPES people for used games but sometime those games are like $30 used when a brand new one is still $60. That cant be good for Best Buy's bottom line
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:09PM cbarrentos said

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not exactly true. say there are 10 customers. and these 10 customers prefer going to GameStop for cheap used games, as opposed to going to Best Buy for new games at a higher price.
now, with this deal, imagine half of those people hear of Best buy's promotion and think "for the same price, why don't i buy new instead of used?"
Best Buy will then gain 5 customers they didn't have before.
i think Best Buy knows what they're doing.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:09PM (Unverified) said

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It's unlikely we'd see something like that very often, but I think their plan is to make more money in the long run just by drawing in a lot more people. Rumor is that publishers are also secretly backing this plan so they can put a dent in gamestop's used sales.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:11PM (Unverified) said

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Yeah that's true too. If gamestop is selling a used game for $40, but those 5/10 go to best buy and get it for $40 new then that's 5 more copies that the developer makes money off of.

They'd rather take the hit and make $40 per game instead of nothing.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:11PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said

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sure they may gain FEW customers. but I dunno if it will make enough of a dent to GameStop tho....I mean MILLIONS of people would have to do this....
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:23PM KingJD said

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I'm sure Gamestop will eventually undercut this deal by lowering their used game prices putting a little more pressure on Best Buy.....Well it is still good news either way for us consumers.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:23PM pekosROB said

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Yep! For some reason, Heavenly Sword is still $50 new, even though it was a launch title (I believe, at least in 2007) with the PS3!! Used is $30 at Gamestop (it was on sale last week for $20).

This will be nice if you want to get a copy of SFIV - it dropped ti $20 NEW at Gamestop apparently...
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:23PM (Unverified) said

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Also, more customers in the store mean more products potentially sold. I know every time I go in best buy, I look at games and movies, and I usually get at least one game and two movies. On top of that, every customer they hook in are customers that aren't at gamestop. In the end, they're taking sales from the competition. Even if they aren't making as much as normal, they're hurting the competitions bottom line.

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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:26PM PN04 said

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It's hilarious because Gamestop likes to sell opened/used/gutted games as new, now bestbuy is selling new games as used! LOL
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:43PM Bolts said

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New/popular games which would be carried by Best Buy generally sell for within $5 of the new price used at gamestop, in my experience

Worse come to worst, Best Buy could just put on a cap of 20-30% off
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:07PM HazyCloud said

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Bravo, Best Buy. *applauds*
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:07PM (Unverified) said

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This all depends on how far best buy's willing to go. If they're just doing this for show then all it means is maybe a $5 drop for new games. They don't really keep very many old games in stock usually, so the chances of seeing a big drop (around $20 or more) is unlikely.

If they are willing to push this all the way, and stock older games just to draw in more people, we could see a price war between the two companies which would be great for us :D
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:10PM Banstyle said

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Best Buy doesn't stock older games though.. at least not ones in NYC. So you won't find some dirt cheap bargain bin titles for $10 like you would at Gamestop.

When I buy used, I'm not looking for a $5 difference. I want more than that.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:11PM (Unverified) said

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But its good for that new title that just game out. Whats wrong with saving a few bucks?
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:14PM Banstyle said

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Nothing wrong with saving money, but if the price difference is more than $5 they will simply not stock it at BB.

BB often does not carry anything older than one year on it's racks.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:35PM ai3rocks57 said

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I also want more than $5 off if I buy used. Even if its a new title. I'd rather fork over an extra 5 bucks to know that I'm getting everything I need (ie. Manual, certain game codes, scratchless discs).

I don't mind buying used, but it should at least be $10-$15 cheaper than the game new.

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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:40PM (Unverified) said

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Maybe your local Best Buy doesn't stock old stuff, but mine still has plenty of old games that I would like to try this deal on. I live in Utah about 30 minutes south of this store, I'm interested in seeing what other stores around here are doing it as well.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:48PM kevin949 said

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@sting

What I'd like is for gamestop to stop selling pre-opened games as "new" even if they did put it in that stupid baggie. It's not new because I can almost guarantee that game has been in someones console before I bought it. Yes, I've worked for several gamestops and had friends that worked there as well, I know how things go down there.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:14PM aughscreennames said

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@Kevin949

What 'd like is for people to stop buying games at Gamestop. With so many Walmarts, Targets, Kmarts, and Best Buys theres absolutely no excuse to shop at Gamestop if you dont like buying opened games for new prices.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 6:58PM Banstyle said

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@Eh

I shop at Gamestop because I can get a 360 game for $17. Sometimes for less! Not always the greatest games but there is nothing cheaper. That's why I shop there.

You would never see prices like that at Best Buy. They would simply stop stocking the item rather than match the price. Gamestop restocks automatically because they get in USED games.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:09PM Stix Remix said

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Anyone who wants to undermine Gamestop is A-OK in my book.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:19PM latin trident said

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Anyone that BANKRUPTS gamestop is A- OK in my book
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:21PM (Unverified) said

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Anyone that wants to fuck gamestop and bestbuy is A-OK with me
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:25PM baby sea tuna said

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It's funny that you say that because I've said on more than one occasion that I would fuck a Best Buy if I could.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:08PM Shagittarius said

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Is Best Buy would be my video game sugar-daddy I would certainly reciprocate that with a little hanky-panky.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 4:10PM Trojan said

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Agreed 100%. I try to avoid Gamestop if possible and this will make it even easier.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:11PM johnny40000 said

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man i sure hope this happens up here in Canada as well so i can finally get some new games in stead of old crappy scratched disks with no Manuel...
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:22PM chromekreeper said

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amen brother
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:27PM baby sea tuna said

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Who's Manuel? Is he the guy that installs games?
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:30PM johnny40000 said

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flipping hell i really have to double check my spelling...
manual not manule
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:36PM Ben Forbes said

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... just quit while you're ahead.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:53PM Firelord said

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Manuel, relay instructions!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:10PM (Unverified) said

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I endorse this.

THEN IT MUST BE GOOD
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:13PM koehler83 said

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Price matching at GameStops used price is still MSRP, isn't it?
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Posted: Aug 8th 2009 1:39PM Toop said

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I had a similar thought. This should be easy when I've seen used games at EB Games (Gamespot) priced at more than they are selling new versions of that game for. Damn sharp management they've got there.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:13PM Uncle Jesse said

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Hmmmm. I wouldn't mind getting a look at the fine print on this deal.
Sounds too good to be true.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:45PM Gaming Expert said

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Everyone should do this with every deal they see.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:46PM Uncle Jesse said

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This is true.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:15PM Cheesus Crust said

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Damn nice BestBuy!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:15PM Courtney said

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Holy delectable discounts Batman!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:15PM johnperkins21 said

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I'm curious as to how the price matching works. If it's too much of a hassle, I can't see it catching on or even putting a slight ding into GameStop's business. It would have to be a very streamlined process to be even remotely effective.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:18PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said

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I'm curious to that as well. I mean used game prices vary from location to location, based on how many they have in stock in a certain range. and Condition of the game. a game that is the DISC ONLY with scratches may be more than $15 different than one that does have a case with no scratches...
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:16PM (Unverified) said

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god dammit Best Buy you bring that shit to Ohio and will buy any game you ask me to.

Got left over copies of Ninjabread Man? Consider them sold!
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:07PM (Unverified) said

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also, I checked Best Buy's website, and they have a thing that lets you see how much they'll give you when you trade in a game. So now instead of wandering blindly into Gamestop and hoping they aren't fucking you over, you can get a competitive offer.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 2:33PM Gun Barrier said

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you can do that on amazon too.
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Posted: Aug 7th 2009 1:16PM Wiizer said

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I think we're all missing the most important point.

Utah creates some of the biggest haters of JRPG's. And thank goodness they're in a place away from the general population...
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