If you do take advantage of the deal, make sure you watch out for the auto-renewal option. You'll have to cancel your subscription before it ends, or SI will charge you for another year when your subscription ends.
[Thanks, Colin M.!]
Sports Illustrated subscription and Madden 10 bundled for only $49
by Andrew Yoon 
on Aug 10th 2009 10:30AM
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If you do take advantage of the deal, make sure you watch out for the auto-renewal option. You'll have to cancel your subscription before it ends, or SI will charge you for another year when your subscription ends.
[Thanks, Colin M.!]
Reader Comments (46)
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 10:34AM (Unverified) said
*shrugs*
Still doesn't justify that Madden games should be downloadable at this point
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Still doesn't justify that Madden games should be downloadable at this point
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 10:45AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
they MIGHT try that a few years down the road....but if they do TRUST they will nickel and dime it...to the point where you get the basics only for like $40 and have to pay an Extra $20 for Franchises, created players, etc...
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 12:03PM Platoesq said
Hell, Chris... Isn't Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 like that already? I can't believe all the micro transactions one can do for that game, just to get a certain shirt or ball.
I hope this doesn't happen to the Madden franchise, though I'm not holding my breath.
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I hope this doesn't happen to the Madden franchise, though I'm not holding my breath.
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 12:44PM Bubbameister33 said
@Vexx
That's not fair. I'm at work and all I can think about is Yoda. That was a sweet comment.
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That's not fair. I'm at work and all I can think about is Yoda. That was a sweet comment.
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 10:35AM RobS the 3rd said
Great!... Now if only I wanted either of these things.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 4:02PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I also used to get the SI for Kids back in the day. But, yeah it's still around but now they call it ESPN the magazine ... ziiiiing ... in all seriousness the SI for Kids is still around.
Whats kind of shitty is that I sent this tip into them like 2-3 days ago. No love.
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Whats kind of shitty is that I sent this tip into them like 2-3 days ago. No love.
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 10:41AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Hmmmmm My brother might actually do this....but knowing him if they dont have some sort of release day delivery he wont even care
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 10:42AM StormEagle said
This is a solid deal. But I can't stand Madden....
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 10:57AM CaptainProtonX said
BOOM! Run.
BAM! ACE!
That's how you win games! Run with the ball!
BAM! TANACTIN!
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BAM! ACE!
That's how you win games! Run with the ball!
BAM! TANACTIN!
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 10:45AM (Unverified) said
Just wait a month and you can get madden for like 30 bucks or lower.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:09AM (Unverified) said
Watch out guys, the fine print says if you cancel the subscription you are charged for the game and DVD. It also auto renews. So you are really just delaying payment for the game.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:15AM (Unverified) said
No, it says you won't get a refund unless you return the game. In effect you can just sign up, receive the game, and then cancel the subscription, thus giving you a copy of Madden for $49.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 12:06PM (Unverified) said
I feel like your right but your explaination does not make sense.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 1:04PM kevout said
"won't get a refund unless you return the game. In effect you can just sign up, receive the game, and then cancel the subscription, thus giving you a copy of Madden for $49."
Jeff - what he's saying is that you subscribe to SI, KEEP the subscription (that's the whole point of subscribing, right?) until your last issue, then cancel instead of renewing for a second year. Thus, there's nothing to refund, and no reason to return the game.
This is to stop people from subscribing, getting the game, then immediately canceling their subscription and getting their money back while still keeping Madden.
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Jeff - what he's saying is that you subscribe to SI, KEEP the subscription (that's the whole point of subscribing, right?) until your last issue, then cancel instead of renewing for a second year. Thus, there's nothing to refund, and no reason to return the game.
This is to stop people from subscribing, getting the game, then immediately canceling their subscription and getting their money back while still keeping Madden.
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:13AM CaptainProtonX said
Don't have to wait long!
http://www.amazon.com/Madden-NFL-09-Xbox-360/dp/B0012N5MUC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1249917194&sr=8-2
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http://www.amazon.com/Madden-NFL-09-Xbox-360/dp/B0012N5MUC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1249917194&sr=8-2
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:13AM darkinchworm said
They throw in SI for free so you can wipe yourself after Madden and EA shit all over you
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:14AM (Unverified) said
Confirming - called the 800 number, already a SI subscriber - I was able to tack on the renewal for 49.00 - to my CC. Game will arrive 6-8 weeks.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:24AM CaptainProtonX said
6-8 weeks?
WTF? Is this a "As seen on TV" deal?
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WTF? Is this a "As seen on TV" deal?
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 3:11PM TreyIM2 said
Vaaaannnn Daaaammmmmeee, that's too long for a person like me to wait for Madden when the game comes out (well, it is "out" as I know of some who already have it) this Friday. I'm waiting so I can trade in my NCAA 10 which is suddenly too breakneck to play after playing tons of the retail version Madden 10 at Gamestop and killing the demo at home. I prefer the slower, more methodical Madden 10.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 4:06PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
@TreyIM
You could always keep the reciept from the place you bought Madden from and return the copy that arrives in 6-8 weeks. You could also just return this new copy to Wal-Mart or Best Buy without a reciept and get store credit. This would effectively let you pick up the next game you wanted to buy. It's just a few ideas if you like this deal but don't want to wait 6-8 weeks.
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You could always keep the reciept from the place you bought Madden from and return the copy that arrives in 6-8 weeks. You could also just return this new copy to Wal-Mart or Best Buy without a reciept and get store credit. This would effectively let you pick up the next game you wanted to buy. It's just a few ideas if you like this deal but don't want to wait 6-8 weeks.
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:22AM Mayor West said
Can I substitute the Sports Illustrated subscription for Hustler instead?
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:27AM (Unverified) said
Too Bad. Micro Center was running a promotion this past weekend for Pre-Ordering and getting the game for $35. Makes it more stomachable.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 11:30AM CaptainProtonX said
I'm pretty positive you have to pay in full first to get the promo. Then if you cancel, it's another $26.
The mags are toilet paper to me. I'm not paying nearly $80 for a football game.
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The mags are toilet paper to me. I'm not paying nearly $80 for a football game.
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 12:20PM blazinsmokey said
guess u guys missed the deal at microcenter. i went and deposited $5 for the preorder and when i go pick it up it's only $29.99 so total cost on release date is $35. woot.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 12:29PM (Unverified) said
Awesome offer, but I won't be supporting two curses:
--SI cover surse
--Madden curse
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--SI cover surse
--Madden curse
Posted: Aug 10th 2009 1:28PM (Unverified) said
I went ahead and ordered this last week. I called today and wanted to find out when I could expect to get the game. The rep told me that they would be hopefully shipping out on 08/17/09. I was also able to de-activate the auto renewal of the subscription. He said I will get a notice asking if I would like to renew in February. Not a bad deal in my opinion. I think I will but the game at a local stroe so I have it right away and return the SI game to the store.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 1:17PM (Unverified) said
Now if only The Hockey News would do this with NHL 10.
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Posted: Aug 10th 2009 9:40PM GoonieGooGoo said
I considered this offer as I wanted to subscribe to SI anyway....
Alas...if you price shop on the web....you can get an entire year of SI for $ 38.95 and 6 months for $ 19.95..........
So if you calculate the real world prices = Madden (60$) + 6 Month Subscription (20$) = 80$ actual value....(who cares about the DVD)......
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Alas...if you price shop on the web....you can get an entire year of SI for $ 38.95 and 6 months for $ 19.95..........
So if you calculate the real world prices = Madden (60$) + 6 Month Subscription (20$) = 80$ actual value....(who cares about the DVD)......
Posted: Aug 11th 2009 1:20AM (Unverified) said
only problem is that the price per issue of SI is twice the price I could renew my subscription at. i think i will wait for the price to drop or skip it all together as i did not play 09 all that much. damn u socom!
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Posted: Aug 12th 2009 11:25AM (Unverified) said
This sounds like a nice deal...only problem is when you go on the S.I. site to place a order, the picture for Madden 10 looks fishy. If you want PS3 version, it doesnt have the playstation name across the game. If you want 360 version, there is no "Xbox 360" name written on the top of the game...get what I mean? Well I dont tihnk I can return it for store credit anymore....looks like EA made sure not to let us return it. Anyone actually got the game yet? please reply as I know thousands of you are wondering this as well!
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Posted: Aug 17th 2009 10:24PM (Unverified) said
It will take 7-10 days, not 6-8 weeks. This deal is solid.
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Posted: Aug 17th 2009 11:23PM (Unverified) said
This seems like a great deal and Im seriously interested. I could care less about the mags but the game is what i want. Are there any kickers I should be aware of. I know about the auto-subscription thing. Can I sign up for this, get the game, get my 28 weeks of SI, then cancel my subscription?
What is this $26 cancellation fee? I dont see anything on the site about it.
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What is this $26 cancellation fee? I dont see anything on the site about it.
Posted: Aug 19th 2009 7:49AM (Unverified) said
Someone let me know if they get their copy of Madden from SI, and if it is the exactly same version as in stores.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 6:25PM (Unverified) said
I'm an attorney that has sued SI for consumer fraud in relation to the Madden Offer. I have asserted claims the the offer was a rip off, which I believe it was. If you live in New Jersey and accepted the offer please call me. I need 60 seconds to talk with you, or you can email me if you prefer. You would be entitled to compensation.Thank you. Harold Hoffman, 201-569-0086; or hoffman.esq@verizon.net
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