Grocery stores aren't typically known for great video game deals -- we can't remember any notable supermarket game purchases since our local Albertson's cleared out its NES rentals. But Sainsbury supermarkets in the UK have an offer worth noting: the retailer has cut the price of Modern Warfare 2 to just £26 ($43.76), an amazing £29 off the regular price.
Tesco is also offering a big price cut on Modern Warfare 2: it's £25 with the purchase of another bestselling game (The Guardian specifies "top-20" games), or £39.70 on its own. Tescos, which are open all the time anyway, will begin selling the game at midnight tonight, as will five Sainsbury's locations. Unless they're like stores in the US, in which case they began selling them last week.
Reader Comments (65)
Posted: Nov 27th 2009 4:46AM p dot t said
Modern Warfare II in UK is played like its the only game in town. Honestly, M2 II sales
go insanely-high, it even beat the record of Grand Theft Auto IV.
Hail to MW2.. LOL, see what other games in xbox360 that drives UK people "crazy"
detailed view: http://bit.ly/modern-warfare-in-uk-hell-yeah
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go insanely-high, it even beat the record of Grand Theft Auto IV.
Hail to MW2.. LOL, see what other games in xbox360 that drives UK people "crazy"
detailed view: http://bit.ly/modern-warfare-in-uk-hell-yeah
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 9:53AM GrittyChimp said
Grocery Store? That should surely read Supermarket.
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 11:52AM xGeneral DEATHxDEETH82 said
Perhaps you are right.
And don't call me Shirley.
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And don't call me Shirley.
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 9:44AM GazzaScotland said
ASDA (The UK Branch of Walmart) will be selling it for £32. 24Hr stores are selling it from Midnight aswell I'm sure.
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:31AM Istari Spartan said
ASDA kicks ass.
That's where I'll be getting my Forza3, L4D2 & MW2 from
(unless I can get it cheaper online)
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That's where I'll be getting my Forza3, L4D2 & MW2 from
(unless I can get it cheaper online)
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 1:46PM Haggard said
Yeah, I'm hoping the online retailers take note of this and drop it to match. This is what happens when Activision decides to sell MW2 for more than regular games - all the giant stores just order in shitloads of them and sell them for *cheaper* than regular games.
Hooray for supply and demand!
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Hooray for supply and demand!
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 9:46AM (Unverified) said
Asda might slap the price down by Midnight as they like to be competitive.
Sainsburys FTW at the moment though :)
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Sainsburys FTW at the moment though :)
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 2:21PM (Unverified) said
What a wild world we live in hehe. Maybe now is my time to go overseas :P
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:45AM TheDarkWayne said
that was probably the worst over simplification of economics ive ever seen
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 9:48AM (Unverified) said
FUCK YES. This means that tomorrow I can pick up a crate of Corona AND MW2 within mere minutes of one another. Sainsbury's, I salute you!
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 11:22AM comradetrotskii said
Get me 20 Bensons while you are there.
And some fucking Ginger Nuts please.
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And some fucking Ginger Nuts please.
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 9:49AM (Unverified) said
My countries economy is in the toilet too, and the Dollar is becoming worthless. Don't I get a deal?
*looks at U.S. retailers*
Guess not...
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*looks at U.S. retailers*
Guess not...
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 9:59AM (Unverified) said
Makro in the UK will be selling MW2 for £20 (including VAT):
http://www.makro.co.uk/servlet/PB/menu/1153441/index.html
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http://www.makro.co.uk/servlet/PB/menu/1153441/index.html
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:22AM GazzaScotland said
Problem is Makro is a Cash & Carry so you need to own a business or work for one that uses it and try and to borrow the card to use it.
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 4:03PM DigitalTwisted said
My dad used to be a taxi driver so is registered as self employed, he doesn't even live in this country anymore, but I have his Makro card ;)
I'll be nipping round tomorrow to grab it.
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I'll be nipping round tomorrow to grab it.
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 5:30PM (Unverified) said
Check out the stock levels before you set off to Makro:
http://www.makro.co.uk/servlet/PB/menu/1153641/index.html
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http://www.makro.co.uk/servlet/PB/menu/1153641/index.html
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 9:59AM bitcrusherrr said
Bet asda wont stock the PC version, its rare they have any PC game in thats not the sims. I'd be tempted to get MW2 on the pc if it was £20, despite its shortcomings.
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:06AM Evil Lee GK said
So if I buy 2 copies at Tesco i'll get one for £39.70 and the other for £25, yeah?
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:10AM (Unverified) said
£26 + £29 = £55
I have NEVER heard of a new release selling for £55, surely this is a typo.
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I have NEVER heard of a new release selling for £55, surely this is a typo.
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:19AM Ample Salty said
Activision put up the RRP because, well, they can.
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:18AM DrunkMIffy said
I think they were referring to the RRP, which is £55.
On another note, anyone know which sainsburys are starting at midnight tonight?!
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On another note, anyone know which sainsburys are starting at midnight tonight?!
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 8:00PM (Unverified) said
Well I am aghast
£55 is far too much to ask.
Perhaps the one tiny positive of this price tag is reduced chances of children getting their hands on it.
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£55 is far too much to ask.
Perhaps the one tiny positive of this price tag is reduced chances of children getting their hands on it.
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:19AM (Unverified) said
GAME are offering it 1/2 price when you trade in certain games. Including the original modern warfare.
http://www.game.co.uk/lowdown.aspx?lid=12398&cm_sp=callofduty-_-topnav-_-tradein
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http://www.game.co.uk/lowdown.aspx?lid=12398&cm_sp=callofduty-_-topnav-_-tradein
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:28AM ChomskyKnows said
i'll have some scones, tea and modern warfare 2 please.
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 10:39AM (Unverified) said
my friend bought mw2 from CEX in camden for £75 on friday. i just had to slap my hand agianst my head. i would never pay £75 for a game
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