Author Topic: Amazing Wii Deals! (Read 31213 times)

decoyman · « **on:** October 28, 2006, 01:39:38 PM »

I can't believe there's no thread for this yet... I just found my first Wii deal, so I need a thread to hold it.

At Target, you get a $20 gift card if you buy 3 games on launch day.

Now, if you never shop at Target (your loss), then it's probably not a deal. BUT if you do lots of shopping at Target, then it's basically like getting 1 game at full price and getting the next two at 20% off (assuming they're all $50 games). That seems like a decent deal to me. Oh, and plus, the gift card they advertised this deal with was the snazzy white one which lights up blue LEDs around the edge if you push the "power" button on it. Nice.

Since I'm starting the thread, I'm going to suggest some ways to keep it organized. Just post deals or comments about said deals, and avoid idle chitchat tangents. How 'bout we also list the deal part in bold so it's easier to pick out too. What do you say? EASY PERUSING ENABLED.

EDIT: Forgot my source: there're these little Wii brochures you can pick up in the gaming aisle that advertise this deal. I can post pics if anyone wants.

Shecky · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2006, 05:59:56 PM »

That's more like buy 3 games full price and get a bit less than 1/2 off the 4th.

Strell · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2006, 06:07:24 AM »

This has already been discussed at CAG, but I'll reiterate here:

If you go to Target on launch day and buy the system + 3 games, you qualify for the $20. Also, if you don't already, sign up for their Target credit card. Then you'll save another 10% off your purchase.

So roughly, you'll save about $65. Which is essentially another new game, a Wii-mote set, some accessories, etc.

Someone has also mentioned that it might be in your best interests to get the extended warranty plan. Target's plan for 200-500 dollar merchandise for 3 years is $30 I believe. I know this is Nintendo we're talking about, but it might be worthwhile given all the new tech that is running under the hood.

Also, the gift card is godly. I'm going to have the clerk scan it and give it back to me immediately. That thing is awesome (I went and got one already for the fun of it).

Rhoq · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2006, 06:46:26 AM »

I was at Target yesterday and was told that they will be handing out numbers for the Wii - first come, first serve on November 19th. They said to be prepared to "camp out" over night and will begin hanging out the numbers to those in line around 4 AM (store opens at 8 AM on Sundays).

No thanks.

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2006, 06:06:42 PM »

saving $65 or getting the system at midnight? Damn u Target...

Talon · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2006, 09:19:32 PM »

Looks like Australian retailers are finally releasing their pricing structure for Wii games and accesories. Looks to be good news dvd crave is selling Wii games for no more than AU$88.75 (Monkey Ball). Games warehouse is a little more expensive with Zelda set at AU$99.95. I have yet to see a Nintendo game (1st or 3rd party) that you cant get for less than AU$100. Just need to shop around.

So it looks as if Nintendo arent going to price themselves out of the Australian market for the up an comming generation. =)

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2006, 05:01:10 AM »

All this talk about sellouts are really freaking me out, since I don't have a preorder. But I still think I am ok.

On Sunday, I can hit Walmart at Midnight (we have two in town) then Best Buy Sunday morning (we have two in town) or Target (we have two) or Circuit City (one) or even Toys R Us (we have one)

I find it hard to believe all of those will completely sellout...and yet I am afraid I will miss out.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2006, 04:53:40 PM »

You can still preorder you Wii today @ the low low price of only $999.00!!! better hurry before the price goes up

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 29, 2006, 04:56:21 AM »

I am gonna post this in the DS section too

$20 off any purchase of $50 from buy.com when you purcahse using google Checkout

for those that don't get it, that would be Wii games for $30 or so +shipping

edit: added from my below

I guess I should add that you may have to add some small insignificant item to bump your purchase over $50 to get your discount. But I would hurry cause most of the filler items are dissapearing quickly.

p.s. try comic books or pencils/pens, but remember to put the shipping to as cheap as possible to enjoy our discount.

Shecky · « **Reply #9 on:** November 29, 2006, 05:09:55 AM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
I am gonna post this in the DS section too

$20 off any purchase of $50 from buy.com when you purcahse using google Checkout

for those that don't get it, that would be Wii games for $30 or so +shipping

Umm... $49.99 < $50. So you only get $10 off. (with the $10 of $30 or more)

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2006, 05:21:42 AM »

I guess I should add that you may have to add some small insignificant item to bump your purchase over $50 to get your discount. But I would hurry cause most of the filler items are dissapearing quickly.

p.s. try comic books or pencils/pens, but remember to put the shipping to as cheap as possible to enjoy our discount.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2006, 05:29:32 AM »

Check your Toys R Us for a "$30 off a selection of 3 launch games" promotion. I noticed it last week. There's a list of eligible launch games (excluding ZERUDA), and it includes a bunch of the popular ones already.

UncleBob · « **Reply #12 on:** November 29, 2006, 03:36:41 PM »

Just a reminder to those who want them, eStarland still has the Indigo Hori Digital GameCube Controller for $9.95 ($4 shipping for one, $5 for two).

http://www.estarland.com/index.asp?page=GameCube&product=14442&q=

Awesome deal on this thing and yes, it does work perfectly fine with most VC games (Personally, I've tested it with Zelda and Bonk's Adventure - and the D-Pad does work with it). Get these while you can if you want them, this'll probably be the last time you see 'em for sale new.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #13 on:** November 29, 2006, 05:12:27 PM »

Deep Discount DVD is now selling a VARIETY of games, not just EA's rubbish this time around. Consider it as another backup online retailer.

Everything seems to be up to $10 off, and media mail shipping is always free.

IceCold · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2006, 05:40:24 PM »

I was just looking at the flyers for Boxing Day, and us Canadians are in for a treat. I'll be damned if this isn't one of the best gaming-related Boxing Days yet! They're coming out of every orifice! The flyers are literally excreting the discounts..

I'll list the relevant ones on a store-by store basis. All prices in Canadian dollars, of course..

Superstore:

I love Superstore, and it has outdone itself this time.

$89.98!!

$89.98

$9.98

$19.98

Future Shop:

$129.99

$19.99

$29.99

Zellers:

ALL Wii games - 15% OFF

$164.94

50% off ALL games under $30 (wow)

WalMart:

$18.63

$77.93

Best Buy:

$29.99

$129.99

So in conclusion, everyone who hasn't bought a DS, PICK ONE UP ON THE 26th!!
.....

Also, I was extremely surprised to see the low prices of the Xbox 360. I guess it didn't sell well here during the holiday season, but Microsoft is going all out for Boxing Day. I read once that the Xbox doesn't do as well in Canada, so that may be the reason. But I digress.

In at least 3 places (FS, BB and Walmart I believe) the premium bundle PLUS Ghost Recon PLUS Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged is only around $400 CDN. That's unbelievable, especially when you consider that the console itself without the games is usually $500 CDN.

Finally, we all know the PSP's sales situation, so a discount was inevitable. Future Shop has the console plus a case for $180 ($70 saving) and Best Buy has it for the same price but no case. That's actually a pretty reasonable price if I was looking for a PSP. Or an Xbox 360 for that matter. But I'm not..

Khushrenada · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2006, 06:03:38 PM »

Wow, that Zellers deal is really good. I might actually have to shop there.

On a different note, I've read differently. From what I've been told the Xbox deos really well up here. I don't know about the 360 but the orginal seemed to do pretty good. In fact, from 5 friends of mine, 4 have an Xbox. One has a playstation. One also has a Gamecube with the Xbox. It's always seemed pretty popular to me.

IceCold · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2006, 06:15:41 PM »

Well, anecdotal evidence is obviously not going to get us anywhere, but most of my friends have either Cubes or PS2s, and only two or three of them have an Xbox. I can't remember where I read it, but I may look it up..

KDR_11k · « **Reply #17 on:** December 24, 2006, 12:22:55 AM »

Buy three Ubisoft Wii games and get 20% off the third (seen at Gamestop).

couchmonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2006, 10:33:41 AM »

Zellers Excite Truck GET! Thanks, IceCold. It was the bright spot after a day of fruitless searching for discounted GameCube games. Looks like Christmas was good to retailers, there were very few excess GameCube games in the malls near me.

vudu · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2007, 04:21:46 AM »

$20 off Red Steel and/or Raving Rabbids at Circuit City.

jasonditz · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2007, 03:17:03 AM »

There hasn't been much activity in this thread, has there?

Splinter Cell: DA is $27 at Amazon right now (was $20 earlier this morning)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IZK3TA/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20

decoyman · « **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2007, 05:17:01 AM »

We need NintendoFanGirl...

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 13, 2007, 07:18:39 AM »

For our Canadians...

2 Wii games for $40 @ Zellers this weekend

Quote
- Playstation 2 Slim Hardware: 100$ (reg. 130$ ea.)
- Playstation 2 Greatest Hits Games: 20$ (reg. 30$ ea.)
- PSP Greatest Hits Games: 20$ (reg. 25$ ea.)
- Gameboy Advance Player's Choice Games: 20$ (reg. 25$ ea.)
- Nintendo Wii and GameCube Games: 2/40$ (reg. 59.97$ ea.)

IceCold · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2007, 07:55:08 AM »

Wow, even Zelda is included in that deal.. sweet!

Ages · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2007, 09:00:10 AM »

That is definetely an amazing Wii deal...why does canada get all the good sales?

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