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Title: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on October 18, 2013, 09:41:55 AM
GameStop ad leaked

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.537287429672899.1073741830.377521375649506&type=1

PS+ sub for $30
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Joe Molotov on October 18, 2013, 10:06:22 AM
Tales of Xillia and Kingdom Hearts HD for $19.99.

Xenoblade and Metroid Prime Trilogy for $39.99 :drool
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: demi on October 18, 2013, 10:07:20 AM
Chances are high that Amazon will match pretty much most of this, anyway
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 18, 2013, 10:29:56 AM
I'll cop Tales of Xillia for $20, sure why not.  But only if I don't have to actually go anywhere in meatspace to do so, cause fuck dealing with black friday crowds.  COME ON AMAZON.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 18, 2013, 10:48:51 AM
No discounts on Vita hardware? LOL
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Purple Filth on October 18, 2013, 11:24:29 AM
No discounts on Vita hardware? LOL

it already had a price drop :heh


Chances are high that Amazon will match pretty much most of this, anyway

I hope they do
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 18, 2013, 11:27:29 AM
That wasn't much of a price-drop, but rather price-matching slashed retail prices. :hitler
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: cool breeze on October 18, 2013, 11:54:23 AM
happy about the Zelda 3DS XL coming out here.  Is that releasing on black friday (29th) or when the game is out (22nd)?

if amazon matches, one or maybe two PS Plus cards.

No discounts on Vita hardware? LOL

more than that I'm bummed that the vita 2000 isn't mentioned.  I know the focus is on the PS4, but I was hoping anyway.  Ys, Tearaway, and Batman wait til next year.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Raban on October 18, 2013, 12:00:42 PM
$199 for the 250GB 360 bundle is perfect. I think I'll have to jump on that.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Rahxephon91 on October 18, 2013, 12:01:21 PM
May try and get that Xenoblade.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Himu on October 18, 2013, 12:24:35 PM
What is better? Tales of Xillia or Tales of Graces F?

Which one has better gameplay?
Which one has the characters that I don't want to punch?
Which one has the better side quests?
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 18, 2013, 12:37:14 PM
What is better? Tales of Xillia or Tales of Graces F?

Which one has better gameplay?
Which one has the characters that I don't want to punch?
Which one has the better side quests?

Seconded.  Good things to know.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: magus on October 18, 2013, 01:07:56 PM
What is better? Tales of Xillia or Tales of Graces F?

Which one has better gameplay?
Which one has the characters that I don't want to punch?
Which one has the better side quests?

well i have played a bit of both but i have gotten bored less than 20% halfway through it so i'm not sure i'm the best guy to talk about

tales of graces

- good battle system,there are no MP and instead each attack waste point and you get more depending how long you combo enemies
- there is a side-system where you find hallmark which reward you with items that you use to craft shit together or sell them for money
- maps sucks,lot of walking back & forth just to trigger cutscene,painfull cutscene's
- insufferable cast,the protagonist whines about his dead father every 5 minute,he's accompanied by a childhood friend who whines about the main character not being what he used to be,and he has a brother who suffer from abandonement issue and spend all his time being all "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND :'("

tales of xillia

- battle system is about making character pair's,each pair is usualy stronger against a type of enemy and comboing enemies together with the AI give you access to special attack and such,not as good as graces
- growth system is similiar to the sphere board
- no cooking system at all
- loot from enemies and item you find around are used to improve shops,that's it you sell random shit to them and they give you new item so it's totaly possible to get end game equipment right at the start if you want
- cast is boring but not eye gouging bad a-la graces,there are two main characters,jude is an university student which act all idealistic and millia is basicaly god so she spout "HUMANS ARE LAME" non sense once in a while,they get accompained by another guy who acts as the older mentor and a loli who's there just to act as a wooby
- there are sidequest but they are all of the "BRING ME 3 PIECE OF WOOD,DEFEAT 4 SLIME" variety,you get rewarded with money and stupid props to put on your character like silly hats and such
- enviroment's are boring as fuck

basicaly i'd say the right answer is go and replay vesperia
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Rahxephon91 on October 18, 2013, 01:14:59 PM
What is better? Tales of Xillia or Tales of Graces F?

Which one has better gameplay?
Which one has the characters that I don't want to punch?
Which one has the better side quests?
They both suck, but..

Better gamplay may go to Graces F, but Xilia is just the Vesperia system perfected. The link system which has you and an ai character compliment each other is a bit more than fluff as it opens some new kinds of combos, but you could easily ignore it.

Characters are for sure Xilia's strong point as Asbel(F's MC) is so goddamn shitty and bland. Protect this! Protect that! Just the most generic JRPG lead out there. Everyone else is pretty boring and one note. I'm the jerk! I'm the wise elder! I'm the childhood girl who you are oblivious to my affections! Just real boring characters that don't go that extra mile beyond thier types.

Not to say Xilia is that much better, but honestly no one is offensive. And honestly the characters don't seem dumb. They do things that make sense and react to things not like idiots. Jude may be on the same path of PROTECT mc type, but he dosent yell it every 5 mins.

Sidequests? I don't know. Tales sidequests always bore me, but they seem a bit more thought out in Xilla.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: demi on October 18, 2013, 01:48:26 PM
I've finished both

Graces F is more fun to play in battle

Both stories are pretty drab, with the nod going to Graces F
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: demi on October 18, 2013, 01:48:59 PM
Only poor people think about frivolous things like this, anyway. :yeshrug
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: G The Resurrected on October 18, 2013, 02:03:40 PM
If amazon matches expect it to be in the form of crappy goldboxes. I know I'm waiting on buying a few games this year since it seems most are going to be rather cheap for BF. I'll be doing my layaway trick like I did last year if anything is advertised at walmart. Last year they were the place to buy games. I'm kinda shocked that Gamestop actually has some deals for once!
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 18, 2013, 02:16:56 PM
Gamestop's BF ads are generally "meh." Probably gonna snag that $30 PSN+ sub. The PS4 and XB1 versions of BF4 and AssCreed aren't on sale, but for anyone wanting to save a little money you could get the 360/PS3 versions and do the $10 upgrade, which would put the total at $39.99 instead of $60. If you want a Vita, I'd bet Amazon will be blowing them out the door at $149 with a game - last year they ran that $179 AssCreed bundle special.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Trent Dole on October 18, 2013, 02:36:39 PM
PS3 bundle's kinda cool for those of us that dun have one yet. I want a Vita too. And maybe Xenoblade for a reasonable price. Can't really swing all of that obviously. There should be a deal somewhere on Saints Row IV too, right? Still need that.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Shaka Khan on October 18, 2013, 03:00:20 PM
Gamestop's BF ads are generally "meh." Probably gonna snag that $30 PSN+ sub.

Only thing I'm eyeing atm.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Purple Filth on October 18, 2013, 05:54:56 PM
That wasn't much of a price-drop, but rather price-matching slashed retail prices. :hitler

you get the walking dead with it though :smug


$199 for the 250GB 360 bundle is perfect. I think I'll have to jump on that.

its been that Black Friday price for some years now but with a different set of games each year. Still a nice price to jump in with, so go for it


Gamestop's BF ads are generally "meh." Probably gonna snag that $30 PSN+ sub.

Only thing I'm eyeing atm.

Yea its high up on my list as well.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: mjemirzian on October 18, 2013, 05:59:16 PM
I might get a Wii U if I can find one for $200. Not willing to pay above what I can find a PS3 or 360 for.

$20 for Xillia seems like a good deal, it hasn't been out for long.
Title: Re: BLACK FRIDAY 2013 SAVE THE ECONOMY
Post by: Bebpo on October 18, 2013, 06:59:34 PM
I might get a Wii U if I can find one for $200. Not willing to pay above what I can find a PS3 or 360 for.

Same.  Debating whether I should pick up a Wii U in some BF sale this year or wait and see if there's a revision next year by the time Bayonetta 2 comes out.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 24, 2013, 12:31:51 PM
Bump up for Black Friday WEEK

Retailers are just saying "fuck it" and posting all their deals already, lol.

I'll be posting primarily Amazon links for obvious reasons

Here's Amazon's Black Friday Week "preview"

http://www.amazon.com/b/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&node=8021566011&tag=thbo09f-20

All ONE and PS4 games are $50 a piece as well
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 24, 2013, 02:18:20 PM
Amazon matched Best Buy's sale going on

Ratchet Nexus for $20 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DV16N6U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DV16N6U&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Tearaway $30 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050SX0UY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0050SX0UY&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Puppeteer $20 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050SWNZW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0050SWNZW&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Killzone Vita $30 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050SWYTC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0050SWYTC&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
God of War Ascention $20 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TYC8MI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007TYC8MI&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
MLB The Show Vita/PS3 $20 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A750QIE/?tag=thbo09f-20)
Skyrim LEgendary Edition $30 all platform (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJ7IUGS/?tag=thbo09f-20)
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Bebpo on November 24, 2013, 02:22:47 PM
Cool, $20 is what I want to pay for PSN Ratchet.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 24, 2013, 02:29:08 PM
Can I have your QFB code?
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Bebpo on November 24, 2013, 02:30:06 PM
Sure.  QFB sucks though.  Just a warning.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: fistfulofmetal on November 24, 2013, 02:39:35 PM
bought Ratchet and Tearaway
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Joe Molotov on November 24, 2013, 02:50:04 PM
Will probably grab Kingdom Hearts 1.5 and MonHan 3U.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 24, 2013, 03:14:31 PM
Its at the bottom of the Amazon calendar
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 26, 2013, 11:14:59 AM
Monster Hunter WiiU (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EWHKAI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009EWHKAI&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20) on sale in an hour
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 27, 2013, 05:51:08 PM
PlayStation Plus 1-Year (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RMK5QG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004RMK5QG&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20) will be $30 at Amazon and many other retailers come Black Friday. No word on limits. Assumingly 2 per customer.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Shaka Khan on November 28, 2013, 01:38:13 AM
Grabbing two years of PS+.

PS4 better make it a worthwhile purchase.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Smooth Groove on November 28, 2013, 01:40:44 AM
Do the PS+ games you download only work if your subscription is working?

I'm kinda tempted to get a year or two for the Vita when it gets a price cut but by then most of the games I want will probably only be $10 or so.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Smooth Groove on November 28, 2013, 02:04:24 AM
Fry's destroys Gamestop and maybe Amazon

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/250gb-xbox-360-ps3-bundles-for-187-at-fry-s-on-black-friday/1100-6416428/
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 28, 2013, 08:57:43 AM
PlayStation Plus 1-Year (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RMK5QG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004RMK5QG&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
No word on limits. Assumingly 2 per customer.

That's what it said in the flier I saw from Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 28, 2013, 11:45:02 AM
Saints Row 4 $30 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRQN2EM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BRQN2EM&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Muramasa Vita $20 - LE $30 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B7ELWAU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B7ELWAU&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Sly Cooper PS3+Vita $20 - Physical (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050SXU3Q/?tag=thbo09f-20)
For Himurella - Beyond Two Souls $35 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050SX7BQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0050SX7BQ&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)

More stuff here -> Link (http://www.amazon.com/b/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&node=8021566011&tag=thbo09f-20)
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 28, 2013, 11:55:53 AM
The digital code for the PS3 version of GTAV (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GGUWHFO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00GGUWHFO&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20) is only $34 right now:

Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 28, 2013, 12:18:33 PM
XCOM Enemy Within $25 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EM5UK5Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EM5UK5Y&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on November 28, 2013, 12:30:12 PM
whyd u delet emy post demi the didgital code for sly cooper is $10 and includes ps3 and vita


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGUTWZM?tag=thbo09f-20
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Positive Touch on November 28, 2013, 12:36:25 PM
Fry's destroys Gamestop and maybe Amazon

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/250gb-xbox-360-ps3-bundles-for-187-at-fry-s-on-black-friday/1100-6416428/

will other stores price match? no frys around here
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: fistfulofmetal on November 28, 2013, 12:39:54 PM
when the f am i gonna be able to get a stupid wii u for like 200 bucks
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: MCD on November 28, 2013, 12:42:06 PM
Main Page: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Xbox/categoryID.67556900?Icid=Xbox_Spot_1_BFdeals_112713

Xbox Gold for $40 digital code: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/productID.288505400

Games: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/list/Xbox-Black-Friday-Game-Deals/categoryID.67557100

X360 Consoles: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/list/Consoles-+-Kinect/parentCategoryID.64662300/categoryID.64751400?Icid=Xbox_Spot_3_Console_112313

Accessories: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/list/categoryID.67637500?icid=Xbox_Shop_All_1_360consoles_101413
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 28, 2013, 12:42:30 PM
whyd u delet emy post demi the didgital code for sly cooper is $10 and includes ps3 and vita


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGUTWZM?tag=thbo09f-20

Sorry, I thought it was the same as mine. You didnt say Digital. I was cleaning posts up. I thought Digital was just the game itself? No Vita freebie.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 28, 2013, 01:08:05 PM
Beyond is gonna be $25 on Amazon at 3pm pacific. Kinda tempted.

Snagged Puppeteer for $20.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on November 28, 2013, 01:15:45 PM
whyd u delet emy post demi the didgital code for sly cooper is $10 and includes ps3 and vita


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGUTWZM?tag=thbo09f-20

Sorry, I thought it was the same as mine. You didnt say Digital. I was cleaning posts up. I thought Digital was just the game itself? No Vita freebie.

I BOUGHT IT and got the vita freebie
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 28, 2013, 02:22:01 PM
Rayman Legends $25 All Platform (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AU4YEA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008AU4YEA&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Mr. Gundam on November 28, 2013, 02:33:50 PM
I bought Origins for $10 and still haven't played it. I'll pass on Legends for now.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Yeti on November 28, 2013, 03:50:05 PM
Wondering if I should bother to drive to Target tonight and deal with all the Black Friday crap for a $150 Zelda 3DS XL, or if I should blow it off and just go online to get a $150 Luigi's Mansion 3DS regular.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Smooth Groove on November 28, 2013, 03:53:53 PM
Zelda 3DS looks cooler.  Target usually is not that crazy anyways. 
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 28, 2013, 03:56:44 PM
XL is worth it - bigger is always better
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Beezy on November 28, 2013, 04:18:52 PM
Rayman Legends $25 All Platform (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AU4YEA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008AU4YEA&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Hmm... but Amazon also has this on the list of upcoming deals for tomorrow. Same situation for Lego Marvel Super Heroes. You think they'll lower the price even more? Any other retailers selling it for less?
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 28, 2013, 04:37:11 PM
If it's lower, I'm pretty sure you can have Amazon refund you the difference.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Yeti on November 28, 2013, 09:39:13 PM
Waited around a bit after 20:00 to see if Amazon would price match the Zelda 3DS XL, no dice. Decided what the heck and drove over to Target. Parking lot was full, and the place was crazy. Insane crowds, police officers in full riot gear, lots of interesting sights. Ninja'd my way through the crowd to the back where electronics was. There was an incredibly long line all around the electronics counter that snaked throughout the store. Was going to ask an employee if they had any 3DSes, but the poor guy was seriously on the verge of tears. A customer had decided against some items in his haul and was trying to give them to the employee to restock but he just kept saying "Put them back wherever you can, I don't care where!" So I decided not to bother him and went to look for myself. They had all the video game cases open, it was just grab what you can. They had a ton of Pink, Red, and Blue 3DSes, and way in the back was a Zelda 3DS.  Waited patiently for a dim sounding couple to hem and haw over whether to get Timmy a blue 3DS or a red 3DS. They decided on a blue one, then I snagged the Zelda one, and made my way to the front where there was hardly any line. An old biddy in front of me started talking to me about how crazy the line to get into the store had been. I told her I had just walked in about 10 minutes ago, she looked at me incredulously. The cashier had some difficulty scanning the bar code, and I was worried she would send me back to the long line at electronics, but after a few tries it went through. Pretty successful trip, but man, people who do Black Fridays are nuts.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 28, 2013, 09:58:10 PM
Hoping for a Heart of the Swarm deal.

$9.99

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Starcraft-II-Heart-of-the-Swarm-PC-Game/productID.260620400
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 28, 2013, 10:10:15 PM
Newegg will have PS+ for $22/yr through eBay starting at midnight -- but it will probably be a physical card

Amazon will have it for $30 just the same -- digital code

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291026391514?customid=0D0UlFiiEeOFpgpiylmiyA0_uglp3_0_0_0&pub=5574652453&afepn=5337259887&campid=5337259887&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D291026391514%26_rdc%3D1&afepn=5337259887
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 28, 2013, 10:13:50 PM
If you spend $60 on PSN you get a $10 credit back too, I think buying on Amazon qualifies you for that
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Smooth Groove on November 28, 2013, 10:17:49 PM
Waited around a bit after 20:00 to see if Amazon would price match the Zelda 3DS XL, no dice. Decided what the heck and drove over to Target. Parking lot was full, and the place was crazy. Insane crowds, police officers in full riot gear, lots of interesting sights. Ninja'd my way through the crowd to the back where electronics was. There was an incredibly long line all around the electronics counter that snaked throughout the store. Was going to ask an employee if they had any 3DSes, but the poor guy was seriously on the verge of tears. A customer had decided against some items in his haul and was trying to give them to the employee to restock but he just kept saying "Put them back wherever you can, I don't care where!" So I decided not to bother him and went to look for myself. They had all the video game cases open, it was just grab what you can. They had a ton of Pink, Red, and Blue 3DSes, and way in the back was a Zelda 3DS.  Waited patiently for a dim sounding couple to hem and haw over whether to get Timmy a blue 3DS or a red 3DS. They decided on a blue one, then I snagged the Zelda one, and made my way to the front where there was hardly any line. An old biddy in front of me started talking to me about how crazy the line to get into the store had been. I told her I had just walked in about 10 minutes ago, she looked at me incredulously. The cashier had some difficulty scanning the bar code, and I was worried she would send me back to the long line at electronics, but after a few tries it went through. Pretty successful trip, but man, people who do Black Fridays are nuts.


Crazy.  It's never like that at the Target's in my neighborhood but Best Buy, Fry's and Walmart are also nearby so that they tend to draw the largest crowds.

How much was the Zelda XL? $150 or $170?

Congrats on getting what you want.  Last time, I went through something like that was 2 years ago at Fry's when I was trying to get the Sharp 70" LED for $1500.  I was lucky enough to get the last of 10. 

It wasn't nearly as crazy as what you described though.  Some people were bitching about the big tents at the front of the line which were charging people $50 to get in but nobody made a scene.   
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Joe Molotov on November 28, 2013, 10:21:30 PM
I have a $10 off Any Item coupon from Gamestop that I bought with some of their Powerup moonpoints a few months ago and is still valid until Saturday. I think I'm gonna go use it on the Metroid Prime Trilogy that's $39.99. I checked a few days ago to make sure my local Gamestop had a copy and they did. I probably should have hid it or something, but oh well. Leave luck to Heaven.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: thisismyusername on November 28, 2013, 10:29:16 PM
If you spend $60 on PSN you get a $10 credit back too, I think buying on Amazon qualifies you for that

AFAIK, no it doesn't. Because it's not your "PSN wallet" being used, which is how Sony generally knows how much you've spent.

I'd err on the side of caution and buy whatever you want for that promo through PSN than Amazon.

Unless there's a killer deal on Amazon for a PSN code, you're not going to see anything huge IIRC.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 28, 2013, 10:31:17 PM
They're an official partner or some shit though

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/12/psn-digital-content-now-available-on-amazon-com/

I will probably just buy it off my Vita when I wake up n e wayz
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: thisismyusername on November 28, 2013, 10:32:12 PM
Right, but I remember right they aren't mentioned in the promo's blogpost because that happened shortly before or after that promo was posted.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 28, 2013, 10:32:39 PM
I live right in the middle of a two block span which has a Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, Staples, Office Max, Home Depot, Costco, and Sam's Club (and a bunch of other places like Radio Shack, Old Navy, etc). I can't even turn out of the main driveway of my apartment complex until around 12 pm.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Yeti on November 28, 2013, 11:04:57 PM
How much was the Zelda XL? $150 or $170?

It was only 150. They had all the 3DS XLs for 150, I figured I would get the Zelda one since it came with a free game. :link
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Positive Touch on November 28, 2013, 11:25:51 PM
elder scrolls anthology is $30 and im soooo tempted because i dont actually own any of these.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: thisismyusername on November 28, 2013, 11:47:09 PM
I'll be honest. I love Black Friday in a demented sort of way. Beating old people that are getting gifts for their grandkids half to death for a good sale price warms my misanthropic heart a little.

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Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 29, 2013, 12:22:06 AM
elder scrolls anthology is $30 and im soooo tempted because i dont actually own any of these.

same. whoa
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 12:28:51 AM
When does that Amazon PS+ for $30 start? Midnight PST?
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Sho Nuff on November 29, 2013, 01:06:29 AM
Yeah, this is possibly the only thing game related that I will be buying during the season
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 01:20:44 AM
Gamestop is doing it right now, but their website is trashed. Takes five minutes just to load a page.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 01:23:52 AM
I know it's a bunch of fucks buying a dozen at the time.  I'm just trying to get one  :-\
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 01:28:07 AM
Tax? On a prepaid card? Eat a bucket of dicks, Gamestop.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Beezy on November 29, 2013, 01:55:47 AM
Groupon sold out of the $30 PSN+ cards before I could check out. :-\
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Sho Nuff on November 29, 2013, 02:00:07 AM
Tax? On a prepaid card? Eat a bucket of dicks, Gamestop.

Fuck them
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Joe Molotov on November 29, 2013, 02:09:44 AM
Gamestop was just distinguished mentally-challenged, there was like 100 people in line when I got there at midnight, and they were only letting in 5 people at a time. Eff that. I got Beyond Two Souls for $25 at Wal-Mart, got in got out, no big deal.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Smooth Groove on November 29, 2013, 02:14:28 AM
Check out Fry's for PSN cards if there's one around you.  $27.99
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Beezy on November 29, 2013, 02:19:47 AM
Got the PSN cards from Best Buy online. No tax.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 02:22:26 AM
Do they give code? Or is it a physical card.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 29, 2013, 02:29:18 AM
I got a Playstation Plus card from Wal-Mart, no tax.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Beezy on November 29, 2013, 02:37:12 AM
Do they give code? Or is it a physical card.
physical
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 02:58:30 AM
PS+ 1 Year (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004RMK5QG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004RMK5QG&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20) about to go live in a few minutes - limit 2 per customer
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 03:12:49 AM
Or not
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Beezy on November 29, 2013, 03:23:35 AM
 :lol
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 03:25:40 AM
Bought one from GameStop - have to wait for them to email me. Fucking A, if I wanted to wait I would be in bed.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 03:29:09 AM
Tales of Xilla $20 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B67ZTUW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B67ZTUW&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 29, 2013, 03:32:01 AM
Tales of Xilla $20 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B67ZTUW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B67ZTUW&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)

I'm having that.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 03:36:03 AM
Hmm. Fiance wanted one of the PS+ subs for her kids, and didn't mind paying the tax, so I ordered the one I had in my cart from Gamestop for her.

I get this email

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Thank you for choosing GameStop.com.

We are currently reviewing your order ##########. While this review may take up to 12 hours, our goal is to complete our review and release your order as quickly as possible. You do not need to take any action at this time. If we need additional information to process your order, one of our team members will reach out to you via email.

Thank you for your patience.

GameStop Customer Service

This was at 2 am, an hour and a half ago. I've been reading where people got them immediately. If those worthless sons of bitches bounce back my order after making me wait 12 hours and losing the chance to get it somewhere else I'm gonna rage.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 03:37:20 AM
Yea, this is lame as fukkk. I will try to get a physical card in the morning. I really dont see them flying off shelves here...
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 03:59:50 AM
Fuck it, I'm going to bed. I knew the one seemingly simple thing I wanted on BF would end up being a weird hassle.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Rahxephon91 on November 29, 2013, 05:03:20 AM
Got Battlefield 4 PC and Dragon's Crown on PS3 at Gamestop.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Purple Filth on November 29, 2013, 06:04:41 AM
the PS+ discount finally went up on amazon like after an hour from the mentioned time
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Shaka Khan on November 29, 2013, 07:29:45 AM
Bought two years of PS+. That was 70% of my BF purchases.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 07:54:35 AM
Picked one up on Amazon, my GameStop order STILL isnt processed. I cant seem to cancel it either. Fuck this company.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 09:15:42 AM
Picked one up on Amazon, my GameStop order STILL isnt processed. I cant seem to cancel it either. Fuck this company.

Unless of course they arbitrarily decide to cancel it at some point over the weekend, which would screw us out of getting it elsewhere. What a crock of shit. Debating on whether or not to just get another Amazon code. People on GAF were saying Gamestop is one of those companies where if there's any little variation in the info you fill out and the info that's on the CC they put a hold on it and "review."  I don't want an extra code, though.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 09:21:32 AM
You can probably sell it back easily to break even if necessary. I will wait until the end of the day and pick another up just in case.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 09:24:50 AM
If I can use that free $10 wallet money Sony put in the PS4 box, I'll wait until the SEN deal goes live and get it there.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 10:44:41 AM
Well, now people are saying that when they call, the Sony CS people are saying SEN isn't doing the $30 deal and there's just a mix up on the website.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 11:11:27 AM
I decided to give the gamestop code (if they give me one) to muckhole since he got a PS4. Picked up a second amazon code for myself.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 11:13:17 AM
Fuck it, bought another Amazon code. If the Gamestop thing goes through I'll see if anyone who missed the deal wants it. If not, fine. Either way that's both my first and last experience buying anything off the Gamestop website. Who the fuck "holds" and "reviews" an order for 12 hours? What a shit company.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 11:19:32 AM
Now PSN is busted, errors out trying to log in. So no online games. This is the digital future everyone was asking for.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 11:20:13 AM
I feel like this is particular to Digital purchases only. I could be wrong. Still, last time I do that again through them.

edit: I was having errors trying to DL all my free Vita games, lol
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: chronovore on November 29, 2013, 11:36:22 AM
Now PSN is busted, errors out trying to log in. So no online games. This is the digital future everyone was asking for.

Actually, Steam is the digital future we were asking for, Gamestop is the digital future we deserve.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 11:38:25 AM
Killzone Vita $20 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050SWYTC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0050SWYTC&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20)
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 11:47:51 AM
Now PSN is busted, errors out trying to log in. So no online games. This is the digital future everyone was asking for.

Actually, Steam is the digital future we were asking for, Gamestop is the digital future we deserve.

Oh, Steam errors out plenty for me. I've been locked out of buying anything a couple of times during sales because of their fucked up checkout throwing up red flags.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 29, 2013, 12:01:53 PM
Now PSN is busted, errors out trying to log in. So no online games. This is the digital future everyone was asking for.

Actually, Steam is the digital future we were asking for, Gamestop is the digital future we deserve.

Don't forget who you're talking to.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 29, 2013, 12:33:32 PM
:lol I'm not the only one! They locked G out of his account entirely!
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on November 29, 2013, 02:09:50 PM
I want a code but can't find a new whose selling them still
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Purple Filth on November 29, 2013, 04:22:35 PM
Got Saints row 4 for 9.99  :obama

based Amazon :mynicca
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 29, 2013, 05:57:30 PM
PC?
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Purple Filth on November 29, 2013, 11:29:26 PM
PC?

Yep.

its actually 15 but that promo i got for buying the ps+ card was added (thought it was just for their tv stuff as they claimed)

apparently i was mistaken since i just saw that promo in my email and redeemed it  :wtf

Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Beezy on November 30, 2013, 12:24:22 PM
The Elder Scrolls Anthology PC lightning deal at Amazon for $25. Includes all games and expansions.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E9I1FPI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00E9I1FPI&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 30, 2013, 12:31:17 PM
Anyone who missed that $30 PS+ deal and wants a code, I have an extra.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Shaka Khan on November 30, 2013, 02:32:43 PM
Is redeeming back on? I was scared for a minute when I tried to do it, until I realized it's a server problem.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Positive Touch on November 30, 2013, 03:16:42 PM
I tried to redeem my code on their website and it told me it wasn't a valid platform. I can't send my ps3 off for repairs til Monday and who knows how long it'll take before I get it back. the month is almost over and I want those damn games that they have up now. might have to take my psp to a coffee shop to redeem the code asap.

fuck the holidays
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 30, 2013, 03:45:56 PM
Is redeeming back on? I was scared for a minute when I tried to do it, until I realized it's a server problem.


I redeemed mine a couple of hours ago
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Shaka Khan on November 30, 2013, 04:32:06 PM
Sweet.

Edit: Yup, just redeemed mine.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: demi on November 30, 2013, 10:45:12 PM
Soul Hackers 3DS (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00APBF8A6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00APBF8A6&linkCode=as2&tag=thbo09f-20) is going to be $10 in about a half hour.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Huff on November 30, 2013, 11:11:21 PM
better hurry over half claimed in first couple seconds
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: chronovore on December 02, 2013, 07:27:31 PM
Xbox Marketplace is having their own Cyber Monday sale LA Noire, Blood Dragon, The Witcher 2, Red Dead Redemption, and dark souls are all 75% off.

Battle Block Theater is 67% off, Rayman Origins is 50% off. Paul Walker fans may want to buy fast and furious for 75% off.
Title: Re: Black Friday Week
Post by: Shaka Khan on December 02, 2013, 08:05:29 PM
Bought Soul Hackers for $10. More SMT for me. :hyper