Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Steam's weekly deals include cheap Rochard, Jet Set Radio, Arcania and Endless Space]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/11/steams-weekly-deals-include-cheap-rochard-jet-set-radio-arcan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/11/steams-weekly-deals-include-cheap-rochard-jet-set-radio-arcan/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/11/steams-weekly-deals-include-cheap-rochard-jet-set-radio-arcan/#comments Steam weekly deals Rochard, L4D2, Arcana, Jet Set RadioSteam has announced its latest round of weekly deals, with physics-focused platformer Rochard dropping to $2.49, along with Jet Set Radio. Left 4 Dead 2 and Arcania are both available for $4.99, and the Emperor Special Edition of Endless Space (which includes the soundtrack and a number of other in-game goodies) is $17.49.

All of these deals last through March 18 at 10am PST, so you've got one week to look under as many couch cushions as possible for the right amount of pocket change. And why stop at your own couch?

JoystiqSteam's weekly deals include cheap Rochard, Jet Set Radio, Arcania and Endless Space originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheapendless-spacegamesjet-set-radioleft-for-dead-2pcrochardsalesalessteamweekly-dealsMon, 11 Mar 2013 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox 360 250GB Spring Value Bundle includes Darksiders 2, Batman: Arkham City]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/xbox-360-250gb-spring-value-bundle-includes-darksiders-2-batman/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/xbox-360-250gb-spring-value-bundle-includes-darksiders-2-batman/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/28/xbox-360-250gb-spring-value-bundle-includes-darksiders-2-batman/#comments Xbox 360 250GB Spring Value Bundle includes Darksiders 2, Batman Arkham CityMicrosoft has announced a new 250GB Spring Value Bundle for the Xbox 360, available in "select major retail stores" and shipping out today for $300. In addition to the black Xbox 360 with a 250GB hard drive, the bundle includes a wireless controller, copies of Darksiders 2 and Batman: Arkham City (the latter in downloadable form), and a free month of Xbox Live.

That's a nice deal, though you may prefer to wait until after you've heard about the next Xbox, which is expected to be announced later this year.

JoystiqXbox 360 250GB Spring Value Bundle includes Darksiders 2, Batman: Arkham City originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-citycheapdarksiders-2dealmajor-nelsonmajornelsonmicrosoftpricespring-bundlespring-value-bundlexboxxbox-liveThu, 28 Feb 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Because We May sale starts today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/24/because-we-may-sale-starts-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/24/because-we-may-sale-starts-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/24/because-we-may-sale-starts-today/#comments Image
"Because We May" is a brand new video game sale put together by a whole gang of indie game developers, who say they want to promote both their games and the online stores that let them control pricing. To that end, they've placed almost every great indie game from the last few years (no kidding) on sale, on the various app and game stores that you see above. Whether you're looking for games direct from their developers, on iOS or Android, or on the Mac App Store or Steam, there are tons of great sales for you to take advantage of, and probably more coming.

Let's spend $15, for example: Buy Bit Trip Runner from the developers for $3.99, pick up Waking Mars on the iPad for $1.99, grab Psychonauts on the Mac for five bucks, and pick up both Penny Arcade titles for $3.99. That's five great games for less than the price of a movie ticket.

JoystiqBecause We May sale starts today originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 May 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The newest iteration in the terrific Ratchet and Clank series is going for quality over quantity -- Sony has announced that the game will release for $15 on the PSN sometime this summer, and will feature "a shorter game at a lower price." The game will describe what happens to Clank after the end of Ratchet and Clank: Future, and will serve as a "great introduction to what R&C is all about."

No official date yet ("just this summer"), but looks like some good and cheap Ratchet and Clank fun.

JoystiqRatchet and Clank: Quest for Booty $14.99 this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's interesting, now, to look back on the PS3's troubled first year. People complained that it had no games (a criticism only the criminally insane would dare make nowadays), that Blu-ray wasn't a proven format (which has since been proved) and that the price was too high. Now, however, Play.com have dropped the 40GB PS3 to its lowest price ever, beating out the competition by £70. You can head on over to the site right now and pick one up for only £230. That includes free shipping. Bargain!

It's worth noting that the Xbox 360 Elite currently costs £250 on the same site, so there's no contest between which is the better deal. We expect people to jump at this price, so if you're on the fence (and a UK resident) now might be the perfect time to re-evaluate a purchase.

[Update] Looks like this was a mistake! Play.com has updated the price to £289.99. Looks like it really was too good to be true.

[Thanks Wilester]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: PS3 40GB for £230 [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GameDaily put up a helpful set of cheap DS gifts, from games to accessories, that can help to take the sting out of shopping this season ... if, that is, you can find any of 'em, and if you want 'em when you find 'em. Example: Namco Museum Remix is on there, as it's priced at a modest $19.99, but if it's anything like the Wii version, you might not want it. Of course, it did receive better scores than its console cousin, so it might be safe. But you also get gems like Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords and the Nerf DS armor, so can you really go wrong? There's a hidden bonus of saving money as well.

JoystiqDS gifts on the cheap originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheapgiftsnamco-museum-remixnerfpuzzle-questWed, 19 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deal of the Day: Psyclone Nodus PSP Speaker System $10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/04/deal-of-the-day-psyclone-nodus-psp-speaker-system-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/04/deal-of-the-day-psyclone-nodus-psp-speaker-system-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/04/deal-of-the-day-psyclone-nodus-psp-speaker-system-10/#commentsFiled under:

Have you seen those yuppie types who think they need a huge speaker system for their tiny Ipod? Well, did you know the PSP also has rather large speakers systems itself? And right now, you can pick up the Pysclone Nodus Speaker System for $15 shipped at NewDayNewDeal.com.

Powered by two 15-watt speakers, the Psyclone Nodus also doubles as a PSP docking station allowing you to recharge your PSP while watching videos or listening to your favorite mp3s. You better hurry up, though, because this deal ends tonight at midnight.

Note: This will most likely not be compatible with the PSP-2000.

[Via CAG]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheapdeal-of-the-daydealsspeaker-systemSun, 04 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deal of the Day: All Pro Football 2K8 for $20 at Best Buy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/19/deal-of-the-day-all-pro-football-2k8-for-20-at-best-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/19/deal-of-the-day-all-pro-football-2k8-for-20-at-best-buy/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/19/deal-of-the-day-all-pro-football-2k8-for-20-at-best-buy/#commentsFiled under:

A few years ago, Visual Concepts and Take-Two Interactive stunned the videogame community when it released NFL 2K5 for only $20, and now its newest football title All Pro Football 2K5 has hit that magic price point.

Currently, Best Buy has the non-licensed NFL title for only $20 at its online and brick and mortar stores. We still don't know if this is an official price drop, but if it is, it will be interesting to see if EA responds by slashing Madden NFL 2008's price, like it did with the 2005 iteration.

[Via CAG]

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We know Sony probably has a new PS3 model in the works, but this is just plain ol' silly. Could the left-for-dead 20GB PS3 be making a triumphant return from the grave? If EB Games' website is to be believed, it could seem so as the retailer lists the stripped-down model for only $450, which is about $50 more than the rumored 40GB unit.

Most likely, the company is trying to burn through some of its old stock or it's just a mistake, but hey, if you really need a cheaper PS3 right now, why not take the plunge?

[via Destructoid]

JoystiqEB Games still has 20GB PS3s available originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20gb40gbcheapSat, 29 Sep 2007 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deal of the Day: Used PSP for $100 at Gamestop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/21/deal-of-the-day-used-psp-for-100-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/21/deal-of-the-day-used-psp-for-100-at-gamestop/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/21/deal-of-the-day-used-psp-for-100-at-gamestop/#commentsFiled under:


If you're not quite ready to make the jump to the PSP-2000 or just need a spare system for some "extra curricular" activities, you should know Gamestop is selling used original PSPs for only $100.

This deal doesn't work online, so you'll have to get off the couch and actually go down to the store. You better hurry, though, because this deal expires Sept. 27.

JoystiqDeal of the Day: Used PSP for $100 at Gamestop originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's nothing like spending a little time in Japan for expanding your gaming collection, as reader Manuel learned firsthand. He told us he spent ten weeks there a couple of years back, and he found himself in gaming heaven -- loads of nifty, cheap items just itching to be smuggled away under cover of night. Okay, that part probably wasn't necessary (also, we made it up), but everyone needs a little excitement in their life, right?

It was the prices that enchanted Manuel as much as the availability, he says. The most expensive item in these pictures was a brand-new N64 for just ¥1980 -- only sixteen dollars under current exchange rates -- and the cheapest were as low as ¥20, which translates to about seventeen cents. That's an irresistible bargain for even the most frugal gamer! No wonder he started piling things up!

Got some interesting gaming swag you want to show off? We'd love to see it! Just take some pictures and send them to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest.

Gallery: Manuel's gear from Japan

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Here's a rumor that's easy to believe: Gamefly has a listing for an upcoming game called Carnival Games from budget publisher Global Star Software (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Scaler).

Carnival Games sounds like a collection of uncomplicated midway-style attractions like ring toss and a shooting gallery; in other words, more minigames. It's a pretty safe assumption, we think, that something called Carnival Games won't turn out to be an RPG or a fighting game, right?

We don't necessarily blame Global Star for (allegedly) taking the easy way out, because they do budget games, but we feel like we should deliver the following message to publishers: stop making minigames. At least put a year-long moratorium on them. Let's try to diversify the Wii library a little.

JoystiqRumor: Carnival Games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 May 2007 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Think $20 is a good price for a greatest hit. How's a couple of bucks suit you?

Ubisoft is redefining the term "budget software" with the recent British release of three classic (read: old) PC games for just £1 (about $2 US). Thanks to the super-low price, Rayman 2: The Great Escape, Brothers In Arms: Road To Hill 30 and Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time all made the ChartTrack top 10 for the week despite their age. In an interview with MCV, a ChartTrack analyst predicted similarly-priced re-releases would follow suit from a variety of publishers.

It makes you wonder -- if a couple of bucks is enough to cover manufacturing, packaging, shipping and retail space for these reissues, why do downloadable console and arcade classics that have none of these costs routinely go for more than twice as much?

JoystiqSuper-cheap Ubisoft classics do well in England originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>borthers in armsBorthersInArmsbudgetcheapdownloadablePCprince of persiaPrinceOfPersiaraymanre-releasesands of timeSandsOfTimeMon, 23 Apr 2007 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Games on sale at Target]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/26/games-on-sale-at-target/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/26/games-on-sale-at-target/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/26/games-on-sale-at-target/#commentsFiled under:

This week, those of you with a love of saving some scratch (who doesn't like a little extra dough, amirite?), yet must still succumb to the lust for new games might want to stop in to your local Target store. They're selling a whole slew of DS games for $24.

Games from $29.99 and up have been reduced in price, allowing those of you who've perhaps stayed away from some of those $34.99-priced games to get down off that fence and get to the purchasing. Games in the sale include Diddy Kong Racing, Elite Beat Agents and Spectrobes. And that's just what we're seeing in the ad!

So, do you plan on taking Target up on their offer?

[Thanks, James; via Joystiq]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheapdealofthedaydsdslitelitenintendonintendodsnintendodslitesaleMon, 26 Mar 2007 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Great (White North) Deal on Xbox 360]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/great-white-north-deal-on-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/great-white-north-deal-on-xbox-360/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/great-white-north-deal-on-xbox-360/#commentsFiled under: ,

FactoryDirect.ca is selling Xbox 360 Premium consoles for the low, low price of $349.99 CDN. That translates into roughly $296 USD. Not a bad deal at all, but quantities are limited, as of this writing they have only 193 consoles in stock. The site lists the packaging as OEM, which stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. That explains the extreme discount on the Xbox, since there isn't a middleman jacking up the price for their own profit. In any case, if you're a fellow hoser fanboy and want to get your hands on some cheap Xbox 360 hardware, here's your ticket. Anyone going to capitalize on the deal "while supplies last"?

[Thanks, So Naive, eh?]

JoystiqGreat (White North) Deal on Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Canadian DollarsCanadianDollarsCheapXbox 360xbox 360 PremiumXbox360Xbox360PremiumThu, 25 Jan 2007 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Staff recommendations: Gamecube]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/05/staff-recommendations-gamecube/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/05/staff-recommendations-gamecube/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/05/staff-recommendations-gamecube/#commentsFiled under:

Yep. It still works.Lately, a couple of lists have been speeding through the tubes of the intertron, reminding new Wii-owners that in fact, your new system has all the functionality of one recently passed away: the Nintendo Gamecube. As such, the library of playable games from launch is actually quite large. But how is one to discern the hidden gems amongst such a vast field? Worry not, fair readers: we're here to help.

Let's be fair: you're here reading Nintendo Wii Fanboy, for goodness' sake, so you probably know about absolute wonders such as Super Smash Bros Melee, Metroid Prime, and The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. These games, of course, must be played under penalty of death. What follows are fifteen fourteen of our personal recommendations, leading you from the AAA-released to barely known wonders of the little purple box. Most of these games can still be found, used, at many outlets nationwide. Take a look, and buy a game! We believe in you.

Continue reading Staff recommendations: Gamecube

JoystiqStaff recommendations: Gamecube originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BackwardCheapChoiceCompatibilityGamecubeGamesListPicksRecommendationsUsedFri, 05 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deal of the Day: Free 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo at Circuit City]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/10/deal-of-the-day-free-256mb-memory-stick-pro-duo-at-circuit-city/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/10/deal-of-the-day-free-256mb-memory-stick-pro-duo-at-circuit-city/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/10/deal-of-the-day-free-256mb-memory-stick-pro-duo-at-circuit-city/#commentsFiled under:

Deal of the Day: Free 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo at Circuit City
While a 256MB Memory Stick may not hold a lot of data, especially if you're trying to play full-resolution movies on your PSP, it's hard to argue about something's worth when it's free. And right now Circuit City is offering a 256MB SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo for $30 with a $30 mail-in rebate.

All you have to do is buy the Memory Stick, fill out the form and mail it in. Not too hard, eh?

There's a one-rebate limit here so don't get any funny ideas of buying tons of these and unloading them on ebay.

[Via Joystiq]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: Free 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo at Circuit City originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Deal of the Day: Free $20 game with purchase of Core PSP at MeijerIf you just so happen to be in the market for a new PSP, you might be interested to know that you can currently get a free $20 game with the purchase of a Core PSP at Meijer stores.

I'm not totally sure how Meijer prices its non-Greatest Hits games, so you may or may not have to choose from the Greatest Hits library. But if you're looking for some wrestling action and have plenty of time on your hands, WWE Smackdown 2006 was just recently dubbed a Greatest Hit.

You better hurry, because this deal is only good until Nov. 18.

[Via Cheapassgamer - Registration required]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: Free $20 game with purchase of Core PSP at Meijer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is there ever a bad time? Well several pretty good deals expire this month, so it might pay to do your Christmas shopping earlier rather than later. Speaking of the Christmas rush, with all this focus on Microsoft's stated goal of 10 million consoles shipped by year end, shouldn't there be a special prize for the soul who takes home that shimmering 10 millionth Xbox 360 and makes Robbie Bach's holiday?

JoystiqBest time to buy a 360? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheapdealssalesaveSun, 29 Oct 2006 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[RB6: Vegas for $39.99?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/28/rb6-vegas-for-39-99/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/28/rb6-vegas-for-39-99/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/28/rb6-vegas-for-39-99/#commentsFiled under:

Not sure if this is a mistake or what, but Amazon has Rainbow Six: Vegas listed at $39.99. That's $20 cheaper than every other retailer. Get it while it's hot..

[Thanks Tariq]

JoystiqRB6: Vegas for $39.99? originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toys R Us is kicking off the Holiday Season with their annual buy 2 games, get 1 free sale. The selection isn't comprehensive, but you should be able to pick three games you can live with. Offer Expires October 28.

[Thanks Fargo]

JoystiqBuy 2 games, get 1 free at Toys R Us originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reader Forbiddon from Canada spotted a great deal for Sam Fisher fans in the Great White North. Buy a copy of Splinter Cell: Double Agent for $59.99 CA (already $10 off the regular Canadian price) and get 12 free months of Xbox Live. The Best Buy Canada site currently doesn't mention the XBL offer, so you'll have to take his word for it.

JoystiqDouble Agent plus 12 mos of XBL in Canada originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Grab 3200 Microsoft Points from Buy.com for only $31.53 (regularly $40) after using the Google Checkout option.

It comes out to .98¢ cents a point, which is cheaper than MS's 1.25¢/pt. And every penny counts when you're paying for Lumines (again).

[Thanks Fargo]

JoystiqGet MS Points for cheap at Buy.com originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Deal of the day: 4GB SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo $90Do you remember all those incredibly great Memory Stick deals a while back? Well, it looks like a new round may be upon us as Outpost is offering a 4GB SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo for a measly $90 after rebate. And to make the deal even better, there's even an offer for free shipping. Can't beat that.

It's amazing how quickly the Memory Sticks are dropping in price since it was only January when the 4GB and 8GB sticks were unveiled. With this rate, the 32MB sticks Sony bundled with the PSP will be virtually worthless, if they aren't already.

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Deal of the Day: Intec safe case for $5 at Circuit CityI know some of you may be disappointed that we aren't bringing you insanely cheap deals for PSP games, but here's a nice deal for those of you who are too cheap frugal to buy a Logitech PlayGear Pocket.

Circuitcity.com has the Intec safe case for only $5.

Be sure to note its features:
  • Tough aluminum body;
  • Custom-molded interior; and
  • PSP not included (Wow, is that really necessary?)
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JoystiqDeal of the day: Intec safe case for $5 at Circuit City originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Deal of the day: New round of PSP price drops at Play-AsiaPlay-Asia sure has been on a roll this week. First it was Gitaroo Man Lives for only $20, and now they've recently slashed prices on even more games.
I'm not too sure how import friendly any of these games are, and quite frankly, there are a few of them on the list I'm not familiar with at all. However, with the incredibly cheap prices of King's Field and Myst, it looks like I may have to pull the trigger.

Click here for the full page of recenly discounted games across all platforms.

(Via Play-Asia)

JoystiqDeal of the day: New round of PSP price drops at Play-Asia originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Can anybody who know tell me the percentage of people who actually mail in the rebates from these big box stores because I don't think I've ever remembered to send one in?

[Thanks Muppet]

JoystiqSave $50 on a 360 at CompUSA originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Overstock.com has 360s back in stock. Today is the last day you can take advantage of a 12% off coupon that lets you snag a Premium System for $80 off retail.

[Thanks Fargo]

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Reader DCFC Fan likes "sticking it to the man" so much, he paid for his 360 by earning 85,000 Dave & Buster's tickets -- thereby earning the respect of fanboys everywhere. It turns out he also has a few shopping tips that don't involve skee ball:

Xbox Live Gold subscription cards for 12+1 months are available for $35.82 [from Wal-mart.com] (and have been for a couple of weeks). While it's a great deal, $6.99 for basic shipping takes the fun out of it.

The solution? Print out the Walmart ad and take it to Circuit City for their generous price match. Thirteen months of XBL Gold for $35.82. Nice.

Secondly, while I liked to keep this lesser known tip under my hat, screw Best Buy. They will probably change this eventually, so let's stick it to them while we can.

The trick to getting 1600 MS Points for $14.99? The BBY GGC or Best Buy Gamer Gift Card. These gift cards are near the check out, in cd jewel case type packaging. The bonus here is that there is a $5.00 off any game accessory $19.99 and up coupon in the packaging. Buy gift card, putting $5 or $10 on it, then go back through with your gift card, $5 coupon and 1600 MS Points.

Not a bad way to pay for Cloning Clyde and Streetfigher 2.

JoystiqShopping tips from Dave & Buster's hero originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the primary tenets of episodic distribution is a lower price for a shorter game. In the case of Half-Life 2: Episode One that means $20 for about 5 or so hours of Gravity Gun-wielding fun. Err, rather, that meant $20 for 5 hours but, if you cash in on the current promotion at retailing box-store Circuit City, you'll nab it for the low, low price of $8! That's like $1.60/hour if you're good. If you suck, you're talking about a pretty phenomenal dollar to hour investment.

The jig is up June 17th, and it isn't available online, so you best get going before the eBayers start grabbing em all. Indeed, at this stage in their evolution, they can smell a deal; their senses are acutely tuned to major retail discounts. For anyone who's already purchased a copy, don't feel bad ... cause you got to play yours earlier, right? Alright, you can feel bad.

[Thanks, Andy; via Insane Central]

JoystiqHL2: E1 for $8 means you have to buy it originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According their latest Sunday circular (helpfully scanned by Xboxic) electronics retailer FYE is letting aging launch titles PGR3, PDZ and Kameo go for the low, low price of $29.99. The offer doesn't appear to be available on their website, so consider it an old-fashioned brick and mortar sale, complete with fine print (no rainchecks, two per customer). Circuit City will likely match the price if you bring in the ad.

JoystiqMS first party titles for $29.99 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony has officially announced the U.K. price of the Playstation 3 as £425, representing the fully featured PS3 which comes in at $599 in the U.S. and 599 EUR in Europe. GamesIndustry.biz suggests that Sony won't be selling the cut down model over the pond, although this isn't confirmed. The PS3's price in England is higher than the console's price in the United States and Europe but we're not entirely surprised by this: British consumers are used to paying more for their consoles (although traditionally the U.K. gets identical or lower prices compared to Europe). Here's a breakdown of the U.K. premium over U.S. and EU prices:
  • £109 more than the U.S. "Premium" PS3: the U.S. price is $599 which converts to £316. Take this away from £425 and you're left with a £109 premium.
  • £20 more than the EU "Premium" PS3: the EU price is 599 EUR which converts to £405. Take this away from £425 and you're left with a £20 premium

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JoystiqUK PlayStation 3 comes in at £425, Sony loses its marbles originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 May 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PS3 SKU comparison montage
As you can see above, there are a few things different between the two PS3 SKUs planned. (Hint: the obvious alterations concern high-def output and wireless connectivity -- though Bluetooth controllers should work just fine with both, with or without any chrome case highlighting.)

So what's HDMI, built-in multimedia card-reader slots, wireless internet connectivity, and an extra 40 gigabytes' hard disk space worth to you? $100? Now that Sony's gone with the 2-SKU approach with its next-gen hardware (a la the Xbox 360's premium and "Core" systems), we can expect some tough consumer choices after six months -- with console shortages possibly for another six months after that -- as $100 separates the base $499 and premium $599 versions of Sony's "Clear Black" hope.

HDMI is important to those who want to take full advantage of Blu-ray high def and have the new screens to use it; MemoryStick, SD, and CompactFlash slots would be nice for the PS3 memory-card users and those will run multimedia on the system; Wi-Fi's the only way to avoid stringing ethernet cables for online access; and 360 owners might appreciate the full 60GB available to potential buyers of the premium PS3 model. Neither model comes with a second HDMI port; thankfully, one should hopefully be all most users need. The details are laid out in a feature-comparison table at the end of Sony's official PS3 hardware press release, available in both Adobe Reader and Microsoft Word formats. Determine what's most important to your PS3 ambitions there.

[Image pieced together from the PlayStation.com forums; thanks, Guru]

JoystiqCheaper PS3 loses HDMI, slots, Wi-Fi, 40GB originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 May 2006 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's how to save a few bucks on your copy of Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfigher:

The Asian region (Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore) can now purchase Xbox 360s specifically for their region. All of these are NTSC-J encoded, the same as the Japanese 360s. So what's the difference? It's actually the software. In an effort to bring as many games to the region as possible Microsoft is bringing English language North American titles over. For instance Ubisoft's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter is the same as the USA version and it's also compatible with US region Xbox 360s. Also all of the Asian version Xbox 360 games are sold at a budget price. Most import retailers are selling them for $39.99, considerably cheaper than the $59.99 price point for North American games.

Indeed, Play-Asia.com is selling what appears to be a region-free version of GRAW for $30.90 plus $3.10 shipping. According to their compatibility chart, it's the only "Asian" game so far that will work on your Peoria-purchased 360. Can anyone confirm that it actually works?

Update: I'm so used to paying through the nose, I forgot to ask: Why is Hong Kong getting bargain rates anyway?

[via SiliconEra]

JoystiqHow to get GRAW for $34 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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