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Best Buy's Big GTA IV Offer

BStu — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:04:43 MDT

Yes! I knew I'd be vindicated for holding out on getting a 360 until GTAIV came out.

$50 gift card? Sounds like that overpriced wireless adapter is going to be half-off.

BStu

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caleb — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:20:00 MDT

@slomo788: Amazon PR Manager Tammy Hovey confirmed to Joystiq that the Sony wording was in fact "a campaign paid for by Sony" and that Microsoft will be "doing something similar next week." Don't know if there is anything behind that or not...

caleb

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Archaic Stigma — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:52:19 MDT

microsoft is really pushing GTA IV, I have an xbox and plan to buy the PC version when/if it comes out aswell xD

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Strangelove — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:15:10 MDT

@stupidfanboy:

Yeah, except in Sony's bundle you're paying $350 for GTAIV, in this bundle you get $50 back in a giftcard.

Strangelove

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RudyRudy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:33:43 MDT

I bought an xbox 360 on saturday hopefully i will be able to trick them into giving me my free $50 gift card!

RudyRudy

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FP_slomo788 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:17:15 MDT

@caleb: PS3Fanboy already explained it. Amazon just looks at you history and entices you with the version for the system that you buy the most games for (a 360 owner that shops on Amazon a lot will see the same thing with the 360).

FP_slomo788

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Scuba Steve — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:08:56 MDT

I'm buying my friend his first 360 next weekend, guess I'll wait till tuesday.

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FunKrusher — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:53:41 MDT

@okenny :):

nah dude my shit definitly flashed the 3, I know all about the flashing of the different lights (got tricked by the 4 flashing lights before).

I actually think it was just a case of me moving it around while it was on and tinkering with the inner workings of the system indirectly.

After it did this, I cut it off and back on and would game for 5+ hours and it was fine.

This has happened 2wice and BOTH times it has happened AFTER I moved the system from a stationary position.

FunKrusher

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caleb — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:33:10 MDT

@eqhara: "It rotates between a 360 exclusive ad, a PS3 exclusive ad, and a GT:P ad."

Thanks for clearing that up, everytime I have gone to the site it's shown up with the PS3 'in rotation'. I did just notice that "Playstation" is mis-spelled "PlaySation 3"

caleb

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sandwiches — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:31:02 MDT

I'm one of those "woulda, coulda, shoulda gamers" that hasn't yet made the 360/PS3 leap. I'm sort of waiting for a PS3 redesign and an Xbox that won't catch on fire, but mostly I just have too many other gaming options to justify buying more gaming options. Hell, I don't even have time to play all my PSP, PS2, Xbox, Wii, DS, GBA, GBC, PC, GameCube, etc games.

sandwiches

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LockeEWiggin1 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:30:17 MDT

Hey come on! Kmart has this exact same deal, but it applies to the Playstation 3 as well.

LockeEWiggin1

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Metellus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:25:42 MDT

Meh. Were I still on the fence, I don't think $50 would sway me that much. $50 won't go very far once you have to buy Live, batteries, a wireless adapter, etc, for a new 360 owner.

Metellus

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TeamSAM — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:51:02 MDT

I think the Circuit City deal of

"a Free Second Wireless Controller & A Free Gamer's Savings Club Membership with the purchase of any XBOX 360 Gaming system & any 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV // Free Controller & Free Membership value = $69.98" (CAG)

is actually better if you plan on purchasing any games in the next year (10% of, especially when you include the $10 CC gift card you get from buying GTAIV there.

TeamSAM

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eqhara — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:49:32 MDT

@caleb: It rotates between a 360 exclusive ad, a PS3 exclusive ad, and a GT:P ad.

eqhara

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valhum — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:38:07 MDT

Fuck!!! i just read better, i should've waited a month, lol.

valhum

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caleb — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:35:53 MDT

I don't know if anyone else 'noticed' this of if it could have been a misprint?

[www.amazon.com]

See the "GTA IV: Meant to Be Played on the PS3"?

Just thought that was strange...

caleb

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valhum — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:34:19 MDT

THIS IS AWESOME!!!! Now i can get GTA4 and Mario Kart Wii :oD

valhum

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FanDam — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:18:43 MDT

I'm using both of my HD DVD rebate cards for this game. Well, this game and probably Mario Kart.

Also, just use the $50 to buy Microsoft Points. Then you'll have free DLC and another $10-$20 left over.

FanDam

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Lightbunny — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:17:30 MDT

This is why having a Replacement Plan is great, 'cause I was looking to replace my 360 within the next few weeks anyway (is starting to hang up when it shouldn't, will probably RRoD soon). I'll be getting the full value back on what I paid for it, which basically equals a free Elite upgrade, and I technically qualify for the $50 gift card as well.

Lightbunny

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lionkitten — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:02:51 MDT

Usind my HD-DVD rebate card for GTA as well.

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db9 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:53:29 MDT

I think its fine that MS sets up a deal for their system. What I don't think is OK is when they buy the commercial. I'm sure they had to pay capcom to make sure that PS3 didn't show up ANYWHERE in the devil may cry 4 commercial. Thats just cheap.

db9

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DARTH_TIGRIS — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:46:08 MDT

I wonder who takes the hit on this, Best Buy, Microsoft or if it's shared? A retailer would DEFINITELY benefit from this, so maybe this is BB.

Regardless, I think this game will push sales for both systems, but the 360 a bit more. While the PS3 has some interesting games in coming months (GT5P & MGS4, in particular), I think that people that waited for GTA to purchase a console will be purchasing it because they like GTA, not those other games. That being the case, cheaper is better.

DARTH_TIGRIS

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Americo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:44:40 MDT

@Kadugen: But it's almost worth the value of a game itself. A good consumer resists impulse buying.

Americo

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Dakobah — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:42:21 MDT

@WreckTheLaw:

yes.

Dakobah

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Mr.SithNinja — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:39:59 MDT

@Mark Wilson: I got my " Sorry bout the HD DVD fiasco Gift Card " last week. Just in time for GTA4. Gotta love those guys...

Mr.SithNinja

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Mark Wilson — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:37:34 MDT

@OhTheHugeManatee: Ad will be in this weekend's paper.

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FP mind in rewind — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:47 MDT

@Scott3D: I guess you live in Europe, then?

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Kadugen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:20 MDT

All this crap is the same it doesn't save you anything, notice you get a gift card for a future purchase, its all a gimmick. The next time the person with the 50-dollar gift card goes in they will spend more than the 50, maybe 20 bucks more. So that's 20 more dollars best buy has of your money plus you probably didn't need the 360 in the fist place.

Kadugen

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Mark Wilson — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:11 MDT

@Mr.SithNinja: High roller!

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WreckTheLaw — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:11 MDT

I sold my 360 months ago and have been mooching off of my roommates. In June we're moving into different places, so I have to start thinking about getting a new 360... Hm.

I still have my harddrive, so all I'll need is an arcade unit right?

WreckTheLaw

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Mr.SithNinja — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:36:09 MDT

@Kyle81:

Care to share your source, sir? I haven't heard anything to that effect.

@DerrickDS: If they said "'if you buy an Xbox 360, get GTA4 for free'" they would have to either up the value of the gift card or get sued. I detect a little angst toward BB. Disgrunteled employee or dejected customer?

Mr.SithNinja

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E-Grizzle — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:35:22 MDT

basically, a free controller or year of XBL from Best Buy

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LittleBigPlaneteer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:33:36 MDT

@DerrickDS:

That's hardly the same thing. That'd be like giving 59.99 away rather than 50 away. Not to mention the fact that there are two versions of GTA IV. The 50.00 gift card is the most practical solution

LittleBigPlaneteer

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Mr.SithNinja — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:31:36 MDT

hhmmm, I already have a 360 AND a $50 gift card from BB, so.... This helps me in no way, shape or form.....

Mr.SithNinja

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Americo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:30:39 MDT

It's almost like Mark is speaking directly to me!

Americo

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DerrickDS — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:26:58 MDT

They should just say 'if you buy an Xbox 360, get GTA4 for free'. I think that is much more effective.

But, leave it to BB to sucker you back into their store.

DerrickDS

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Sullyville — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:26:16 MDT

@Fallible: It'd be easier for you if they just cut fifty from the price, but for them, it's better if you give them the full price for everything right off the bat, and then have you come back and spend more money with the card incentivizing it.

Sullyville

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LittleBigPlaneteer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:24:49 MDT

@Kyle81:

No they don't

LittleBigPlaneteer

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Ryumeka — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:23:50 MDT

For me, this beats the PS3 bundle in Europe (shame they're not in the same country)

Ryumeka

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Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:23:12 MDT

Nice deal but since I already have a PS3, I stick with the $10 gift card at Circuit City.

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Fallible — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:17:03 MDT

Wouldn't it be easier to just cut $50 from the retail price?

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Snuffbox — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:13:16 MDT

Great deal, if I didn't have a 360 already and saw this deal in the store, I'd absolutely pounce on it.

MS is going to move a bunch of consoles with this deal- Best Buy is the #1 place to get electronics.

Snuffbox

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Fallible — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:09:45 MDT

Personally, I'm getting it for the PS3.

The real problem I have is that the week just doesn't have enough days. Between double XP CoD4, this and the MGO beta I just can't find time to fit everything in.

Fallible

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WarlockSoL — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:07:59 MDT

Somehow I misread this thinking you got the $50 gift card for just buying the game. Now that would have been a hell of a deal :D

WarlockSoL

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Kyle81 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:07:52 MDT

@LittleBigPlaneteer: MS has exclusive marketing rights to GTA IV in the US.

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Scott3D — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:06:32 MDT

Id rather wait for the GTA4 PS3 bundle. Although this is a good deal, its not in the long run as far as the console goes.

Scott3D

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nyaz — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:03:40 MDT

@Mr Fortitude: 7 Million? Doubt it

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FP_slomo788 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:03:21 MDT

@LittleBigPlaneteer: Very often it seems like Sony is run by a bunch of monkeys.

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FP_slomo788 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:02:33 MDT

@Derigor:Damn that sucks. Before any game but GTA. One question: is it one of the supposedly good models or an old one?

FP_slomo788

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okenny :) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:46 MDT

@FunKrusher: Make sure you aren't confusing this with the 4-lights error one gets when video cable isn't seated correctly. Many cases of RRoD are actually just this error :\

okenny :)

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Vabor — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:59:37 MDT

Wonder how much Msft paid for this deal...

Vabor

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chacho — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:58:54 MDT

"Exclude PS3 version" G i wonder why, stupid microsoft I hate you yet I love you so much.

chacho

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Books — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:58:03 MDT

Anyone in Canada who wants an Xbox 360 and GTA should check out their local Rogers Video. Free GTA IV with the purchase of any Xbox 360 model.

Books

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LittleBigPlaneteer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:56:48 MDT

Really a missed opportunity for Sony. They should have been smart and made deals like this with Best Buy, Rockstar, etc...

LittleBigPlaneteer

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Machete_Bear — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:56:17 MDT

Best Buy promotion eh? Ben Popkin will not be happy.

Machete_Bear

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LittleBigPlaneteer — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:55:35 MDT

@OhTheHugeManatee:

It's for the weekly ad starting on April 27th

LittleBigPlaneteer

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FunKrusher — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:55:22 MDT

@Derigor:

Dude I hear you, 2wice this week my 360 has flashed the RRoD when I moved it around slightly this week, I cut it off then back on and gamed for hours and it was fine.

But I just keep feeling like my shit is going to RRoD any minute now before the release (even though it is refurbished) and that would be seriously WACK!

Good luck with your console though man

FunKrusher

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OGHowie — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:53:46 MDT

$10 off COD4 GOTY ain't bad either.

OGHowie

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FunKrusher — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:53:02 MDT

this is going to move a WHOLE lotta 360's at Best Buy. I mean the game is going to sell PHENOMINALLY on BOTH systems, but anyone that will be surprised that the 360 version outsells the PS3 version... Actually if anyone is surprised I'd say welcome to 2008.

Can't wait I have a copy of a game given to me as a gift that I already had, that I never opened that I've been savoring to return to Best Buy for this game. Plus I got next tues. off from work!

Lock the doors and cut the celly off! Liberty City here I come!!!

FunKrusher

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Ra is on That 70s Show — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:52:33 MDT

Thats actually some goos incentives for someone on the fence.

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MSUSteve — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:51:40 MDT

I think GTAIV will be a system seller regardless, but a $50 gift sure makes it easier for those on the fence to jump in. I wish the stores would offer some incentives to those of us that already have systems, but with the low margin on games, I can understand why they don't.

MSUSteve

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okenny :) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:51:11 MDT

LOL @ DBZ reference :)

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OhTheHugeManatee — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:51:09 MDT

I can't find this on the Best Buy website. I'm trying to get my buddy to finally take the plunge. Please help

OhTheHugeManatee

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Candlejack — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:51:00 MDT

So that's basically one game of choice for free, yes? Sounds good. Will probably pull some customers in that hadn't really made up their mind between 360 and PS3 yet. By the way, the European (or German as of now) TV spot for GTA4 features a massive Xbox360 marketing part at the end.

Still, the PS3-GTA4 bundle is a great idea to me. Gamers curious about GTA in Europe walk into their local gaming store, and what do they see? Their favourite game bundled with a brand known for appeal in the past. I can only see them making 360-GTA4 their choice if they were offered something like Best Buy does up there.

Candlejack

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Derigor — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:50:55 MDT

If they bundled it with an extended warrenty it'd be alot better imo.

Sorry, I'm just bitter than my 360 is failing again. RRoD first time, and now DVD drive this time. And my the 3 year warrenty doesnt cover the dvd drive anyways. guess my gta4 will be on a ps3.

Derigor