- Amazon – $10 video game credit. (Sounds solid.)
- Best Buy – Receive a free code that unlocks a Daft Punk level. (A "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" level?)
- GameStop – Two free playable song downloads.
- Guitar Hero Store – Free two-day shipping (Sooo, pre-order to get the game two days later?)
- Hollywood/GameCrazy – Receive an exclusive turntable slipmat. (A turntable doily.)
- Walmart.com – $10 electronic gift card. (Bingo!)
Retail roulette: Who has the best DJ Hero pre-order bonus?
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Round and round the DJ Hero pre-order bonuses go. Who has the best one? Nobody kn -- oh wait, we do! Planning on putting down the cash for the Activision turntable simulator at the end of October? Let's see which major retailer has the best deal:
Reader Comments (61)
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:13PM (Unverified) said
I say go to Best Buy and try the demo first. Wait for some reviews and if you can, rent it first. After all, you'd be gambling with $119.99. Is that a risk you'd want to take just for a $10 recovery?
I didn't think so.
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I didn't think so.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:21PM (Unverified) said
Let me make this clear.
Not too long ago, the actual Bobby Kotick died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after getting banned from Joystiq. I, his bastard offspring, then took it upon myself to take his place on Joystiq and in the press. They need me there so I can be a dick to them, and you need me here so that you have somebody to make dick jokes about.
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Not too long ago, the actual Bobby Kotick died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after getting banned from Joystiq. I, his bastard offspring, then took it upon myself to take his place on Joystiq and in the press. They need me there so I can be a dick to them, and you need me here so that you have somebody to make dick jokes about.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:22PM (Unverified) said
I don't think Peter Moore or Alton saw this.
Bobby Kotick: Death by suicide.
Tom Kalinske: Death by seppuku
You might want to change your names...
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Bobby Kotick: Death by suicide.
Tom Kalinske: Death by seppuku
You might want to change your names...
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:26PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Bradwart -
STOP IT ALREADY! We know you are both Kottick & the Bill gates from a day or so ago. We know you are bored but it's not cute or funny. So quit it already.
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STOP IT ALREADY! We know you are both Kottick & the Bill gates from a day or so ago. We know you are bored but it's not cute or funny. So quit it already.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:27PM (Unverified) said
Oh, and Bobby, it's good to see you abandoning the "I'm an asshole" shtick.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:28PM (Unverified) said
I'm not being an asshole?
God, I really do suck at my job...
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God, I really do suck at my job...
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:28PM (Unverified) said
Where did you get the idea that I'm Kodick and Bill Gates? Do I have to unlock my posting history so you can check?
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:31PM (Unverified) said
You did not just compare me to Bill Gates...
I will kick the shit out of you, Johnny! I will fuck you up!
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I will kick the shit out of you, Johnny! I will fuck you up!
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:31PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
No you don't ... I assumed it was under different accounts. Sorry if it seemed like an accusatory post. It's gotten out of control lately with that CEO character stuff. I apologize if I unjustly criticized you. It just seemed strange we had like 3 of them in a matter of a week or so all communicating with each other on a regular basis. Even though I've got the Short Circuit thing going on it's not in character. I'm just that obsessed with the OG Wall-E.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:32PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
BTW ... the apology was for Bradwart. No dick Kottick can die in a fire for all I care. In fact, I'll burn an orphanage just to bring heat to those Activision bastards!
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:32PM (Unverified) said
Also, it's Dr. Bradwart.
I didn't want to...but I will.
Damn it, Johnny! I'm a doctor, not a Kodick!
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I didn't want to...but I will.
Damn it, Johnny! I'm a doctor, not a Kodick!
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:34PM (Unverified) said
That's okay. As long as we're clear.
Yes, I was Thomas J. Kalinske III. But that was all.
And, Bobby?
You made me laugh. +1.
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Yes, I was Thomas J. Kalinske III. But that was all.
And, Bobby?
You made me laugh. +1.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:41PM (Unverified) said
Why are we weird? All we do is spend our lives posting on a gaming blog and pretending to be CEO's...
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:43PM (Unverified) said
I'm only here because Theoretical Physics homework blows.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:45PM (Unverified) said
I could be doing my PoliSci homework too...but it can wait.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:46PM (Unverified) said
For all of you kiddies at home, never pull a Chem/Physics double major.
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Posted: Oct 10th 2009 12:49PM KeenCommander said
I remember when Joystiq trolling was actually funny! Oh how the times have changed...
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:14PM Sly C said
most of them are pretty good. i would probably stick with either best buy (daft punk level FTW) or walmart (that $10 would probably get you more than 2 playable songs).
but, unfortunately, pre-order bonuses don't matter for me since i'm gonna wait for the price to go down.
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but, unfortunately, pre-order bonuses don't matter for me since i'm gonna wait for the price to go down.
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:15PM (Unverified) said
I'd say the best pre-order bonus is skipping this title and keeping the money in your wallet...but that's just me.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:37PM DonaldMick said
I support this incentive and any carbonated beverages it may or may not be sponsoring.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:24PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Wal-mart or Amazon if I intended on buying the game. Speaking of which I got to try it at my local Best Buy and it's pretty shitty to be honest. The turntable wasn't big enough imo and the little buttons were to close together and it was hard to scratch effectively. All in all I hated the damn thing and can't see why anyone would want to pick it up. Oh ... they also had the "Band Hero" demo and I still don't understand what the damn difference is with that and GH Hero WT ... can someone fill me in on what the difference is supposed to be between the franchises?
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:25PM (Unverified) said
Band Hero has more pop music and is geared towards younger folks, much like Lego Rock Band.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:28PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Got it ... thanks because for the life of me I couldn't understand the damn difference in the games themselves. Makes sense ... So, why not call it Guitar Hero: Pop Music? Whatever ....
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:29PM (Unverified) said
I was pissed when I learned there was no Sousaphone mode.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:35PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Can't wait for a rhythm game with the giant feet operated keyboard from Big. DDR meets the music genre for realz this time.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:37PM (Unverified) said
Band Hero certainly wasn't my idea. It didn't feel right being the follow-up to Metallica.
I personally tried to get Skin Flute Hero passed. Lord knows I could use that game...
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I personally tried to get Skin Flute Hero passed. Lord knows I could use that game...
Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:50PM (Unverified) said
Elton would benefit, and we could get some Billy Joel.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:51PM (Unverified) said
It could be good for Boston and Dream Theater as well.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2009 11:59PM Sly C said
It would also allow people to play other instruments without having separate peripherals for each of them. Then we could have a new Gorillaz pack with Rock the House (keyboard playing the horns part), 19-2000, and Dare. That would be the sickest track pack yet IMO.
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