Homefront just $42 from Walmart, Amazon

by JC Fletcher on Mar 16th 2011 1:25PM

Just as Homefront's citizen soldiers attempt to roll back a fictionalized North Korean invasion of our homes and chain restaurants, Walmart and Amazon have valiantly rolled back the price of the newly launched game.

Just a day after Homefront's official release date, monolithic superstore Walmart began selling the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game for $41.96, both for in-store and online (though brick-and-mortar stores still have it at full price, according to a reader). Online purchases also include an "exclusive Goliath Drone Avatar." (The PC edition remains $49.96.)

Seemingly in response to Walmart's discount (it's unknown whether it's temporary or permanent), Amazon has dropped the price of its Homefront console copies to exactly the same $41.96. The game's approaching "White Castle takeout" prices at a rapid clip!

Via: Thrifty Nerd
Source: Walmart, Amazon

Tags: amazon, homefront, microsoft, playstation, ps3, thq, walmart, xbox

Reader Comments (72)

Just wait about 3 weeks and it'll be a lot cheaper than that.

Thats only about $30 more than its worth!

@am2

lol

Wow, I never expected this to drop on the second day almost $20.

@The angry pro consumer gaming ga It is pretty crazy how much it dropped just being released. I remember pre-ordering Halo: Reach for only $45 a month before release. Great score.

Can I buy just the multiplayer for 10 dollars?

@Biggums

Yeah I agree, but I'd pay $20 tops for the multiplayer!

@Biggums yea exactly, why dont developers offer the separate multiplayer components to thier games as a download and for a lower price?

@Tradio

Because it would cost twice as much to develop/market the same game with two different experiences. Not to mention the logistical nightmare it would cause at stores with angry people trying to return their copy that's only online enabled.

This (and the stock drop) actually makes me feel sad for the faceless business that is THQ.

They always try so hard but always come up short it seems.

@jeepgun
I agree... they try so damn hard. I can't go along with others making fun of them cause I don't think they really deserve it.

They're like a friend's kid brother that really wants to hang out with the older boys and just get's picked on.

@jeepgun There's always a company that people love to hate... :'-(

If they had half a chance (read: money) they'd be doing the same things everyone says they hate about EA and Activision.

Oops, sorry, almost stepped out of line. THQ are the good guys and EA/Activision are bad guys because their games sell (read: are) better.

I'll call this Mindless Underdog Syndrome.

@jeepgun

It all started with that god awful new logo.

in a month or two it'll likely end up on Wal-Mart's $18.93 rack. Even then I'd wait until it was at least half that to consider a purchase.

@Kyle4

Is your opinion based on you playing the game?

This happens to just about every new title nowadays - though not the day after launch in most cases - so paying $60 for a game is simply foolish if you're budget-conscious, unless there is some sort of irresistible preorder bonus. Factor in almost-inevitable patching, and waiting becomes worthwhile.

I guess there's something to be said for multiplayer potentially being stronger at launch, but being more of a single-player gamer, I'm not really qualified to comment.

Well heck, I'm exceedingly tempted to swing by the 'Mart at lunch and pick this up, reviews be damned.

I'll buy a 5 hour game with multiplayer for $20. Not $40, not $60.

@FredMC Do you buy every COD that comes out? Those are essentially 5-7 hour campaigns w/ multi.

@Randallmcginness

no, I haven't bought a CoD in years, mainly for that reason.

@FredMC : "@Randallmcginness

no, I haven't bought a CoD in years, mainly for that reason."

-LOL strong comeback! Too bad you live in a Fallout Vault. ;P

I paid $40 for BlackOps on day one. There's practically no game nowadays you can't get at least a $10 break on the first week. If you're paying full price for all your games you need to stop shopping at GameStop.

White Castle takeout? what does it means?

@ColdHeat oh thnx..

@utopianacht

White Castle is a fast food hamburger place that is advertised heavily in Homefront. Their food is really cheap, so you can grab several meals in a bag for a cheap price. So he's just saying the game is approaching a really cheap price.

I'm bummed this game didn't turn out that great. Full disclosure, I haven't even played it but based on all the reviews, it sounds like it's not worth it.

Definitely putting some lipstick on this pig.

Homefront is another reason why COD is still king. one year to make a COD game and the quality is a 100x better then Homefront

After a solid year last year, I think THQ did themselves a disservice by stamping their name on this one. It's painfully unimaginitive and average.

Don't fool yourself cause of the price drop; the multiplayer is every bit as good as BF:BC...maybe even better...surround sound is awesome. They don't reinvent the wheel but if your tired of rng like COD this is a breath of fresh air until BF3 drops.

I'm sorry but I'm never going to buy this game at any price. Still I hope THQ comes out of it ok, I need my Saints Rows and Darksiders. :)

So verdict from the other comments is to not pick this up, even at $42? It looked interesting to me, but the mixed critical reviews and user reviews has me second guessing my impulse. I'm glad I didn't pay $60 on day one, that's for certain.

@Tike4216 Dont go on just reviews and comments alone, every game (as long as its playable and not full of game breaking bugs or crashes) is subjective. If you arent sure you want to buy it rent it for a night or two, that way if you like it you can go get it at a deal for $40 and if you dont, youre only out like $2.

I'll pick it up for the multiplayer. I need some interesting multiplayer, and CoD isn't it. I loved BFBC1 & 2, but I need something new.

@SisypheanLife

I'm in the exact same situation. I really like Bad Company's multiplayer, but I'm getting a bit tired of it.

I need something (that isn't CoD) to keep me entertained until BF3 drops, and Homefront seems to fit the bill quite nicely.

Don't listen to the Haters! The multiplayer is kickass on this game..... This is like BF:BC and warhawk mixed together.

Great, just what their overloaded dedicated servers need, more players.

Well, I definitely feel foolish for buying it on day one. Damn....

Rented this game yesterday, played like 2 1/2 missions. Seems pretty decent but not much more than a rental.

TBH, the game is actually pretty decent. I got it for around $40. Shootouts are intense, and I really like the story. Also, the variety of weapons is nice. I feel like I haven't picked up the same weapon more than a few times.

Give it a try at this price (White Castle and Hooters are the biggest annoyances though)

Kind of an FU to anyone who showed interest in the game and supported the company by preordering.

Oh well, supply and demand.

I don't get it, what's all of this about white castle? There's no white castle anywhere near SF, or CA for that matter last I checked and I've lived in CA most of my life. That's kinda piss-poor advertisement if they actually have white castle's in San Fransisco in this game.

Still overpriced, lmfao. And remember, all the good looking screenshots are always from the PC version at maxed settings...

@sammo21

If you liked Warhawk or BF:BC2 multiplayer you will like this game....

@greekjgg
I find it amusing you described 2 completely different games in two completely different genres and game play styles....

I have played this game, I currently have it in my possession as I rented it yesterday. This is the worst game I have played that's come out in 2011 and its competing to be the worst shooter I've played in the last 2-3 years.

@sammo21

Are they really that different? Both are multiplayer, war style...yes warhawk is 3rd person but other then that they bring the same style of gameplay.

I can't speak for single player campaigns; never have played them; but in multiplayer fashion the game is on point with BF:BC2....I love how all the "followers" listen to these Game Critics who are no better than "movie critics" today. Just because its not made by activision or EA doesn't make it a suck game....

@(Unverified) Since you need some help knowing wtf you're talking about, here is a video from all 3 games...

warhawk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6gNtqo8Sts

BFBC2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5lnzScc6ZE

Homefront
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SVT2cCsF10

You were fine until you included Warhawk into your list.

@sammo21

There are other vehicles in warhawk; lets not get sucked on literally speaking; It "reminded" me of Warhawk style game play with multiple vehicles interacting like in HF; I didn't say it was LIKE Warhawk exactly....Don't be a Casserole and go down that path....

@(Unverified) "Are they really that different? Both are multiplayer, war style...yes warhawk is 3rd person but other then that they bring the same style of gameplay. "

Let's look at the on foot portions of Warhawk that are similar to Homefront.

Warhawk on foot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKDdo3pRgg8&feature=related

Just saying man. Also to revert to your comment implying I've never played Homefront, I actually have it in my Ps3 right now going through it on Guerilla difficulty. Considering your comments I can tell you haven't played it, so....yeah. I made my opinion on the piece of dog mess that is Homefront.

And if you look at you know, what people actually say, no one really loves Activision....don't know where you pulled that from.

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The year is 2027. The world as we know it is unraveling after fifteen years of economic meltdown and widespread global conflict over dwindling natural resources. A once proud America has fallen, her infrastructure shattered and military in disarray. Crippled by a devastating EMP strike, the USA is powerless to resist the ever expanding occupation of a savage, nuclear armed Greater Korean Republic. Abandoned by her former allies, the United States is a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, and shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles. A once-free people are now prisoners, or collaborators,or revolutionaries. Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force in Homefront's gripping single player campaign penned by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn). Stand alongside a cast of memorable characters as an emotional plot unfolds in this terrifyingly plausible near-future world. Experience visceral, cinematic first-person shooter action as you fight your way across Occupied USA using guerrilla tactics, and commandeer military vehicles and advanced drone technology to defeat the enemy. Multiplayer brings epic warfare to the online arena as infantry, tanks, attack helicopters and combat drones battle across huge, open battlefields. A rich feature set offering layers of tactical depth combined with a game-changing innovation in the multiplayer space will set a new benchmark in online warfare.

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