Best Buy - Buy GT5P, get DS3 for $20

[ZipSpeed]

Starts tomorrow!

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/3/a/d/107881/preview_img0190.jpg

[BooR4dL3y]

Seems like a good deal. I'd like another controller and I'd like to get GT5P. Hope they have lots in stock.

[bokep]

solid deal

that's 33% off gt5p+ds3 ($60 from $90)

[blahs]

thats an amazing deal

[someguy91]

uh.. can I return my copy to FS?

[NYR]

Blah....I just got the flyer yesterday, and went to Best Buy 15 minutes ago today....didn't look @ the dates. First time that has ever happened to me...quite embarrassing when the cashier brings over the current flyer and says "uuuh....where is this deal??" and not being able to find it. Wow.

On the bright side, the best buy I went to had 50+ copies of GTP5 and at least 20 DS3's.

[torontoraptor]

Awesome deal. Since I already bought GT5:P, I'm going to buy it anyways and sell the game.

[sungfra]

Ordered for ISPU. Thx OP.

[TechRock]

WOW, i just brought the game yesterday...wth bb

[humansoul]

good deal...looks like my first expense for the upcoming weekend :D

[thechampion116]

very good deal, might actually pick this up.

I am not much of a racing fan though, but the controller is very enticing to replace the sixaxis that I have, giving me two ds3 for the household.

[Viper98]

yep... pretty sure I'm gonna buy this just for the dual shock

however I think they are marketing it wrong
they should have said buy DS3 get GT5P for $10 I think

[goldenegg]

I wasn't going to buy GT5P, but now it looks like I will. Thanks for the heads-up!

[bluetroll]

super serious deal... i haven't bought a ps3 yet... but i intend to in the next few weeks... and i love GT!

[Firestarter]

DS3 as in Dual Shock 3 ??? That is a smoking deal :)

[Seifer]

Wow...I didn't think to buy GT5P...but with this deal...I'll think about it !

[Psygineer]

I wonder if FS will be offering this deal also (either this week, or next). I don't have a BB here, but I would buy GT5P for $10.... (I paid $50 for my one DS3) Usually they don't let me Pricematch BB since there is no local one [without adding random X amount of shipping (usually $15+).]

[dux]

DS3 and a "DEMO" game for 59...hot deal i guess

[plisk3n]

Amazing deal.

[hyoo82]

Wait is this only in calgary? or in Ontario too? I was looking through the online flyer and did not see this deal.

[drumboz79]

if only i hadn't pre-ordered from dell...
can i still cancel as i haven't received it as yet?

[jeffyjaixx]

I have $10 off reward zone certificate so I'm going to go for it. :D

[jeeva86]

yea, you can cancel since it's only a pre-order.

Aside from the DS3, is GT5P really worth it for $40?

[skyc280]

is it nationwide?

My local BB (Richmond, BC) still dun have the game in stock.

Gosh they are so poorly run and so slow. All the other lower mainland BB got it already yesterday.

Same thing happened when MLB 08 the show was out, they are so god damn slow on actually putting it on shelve.

[Usuyami]

Great deal for a DS3.

[Xon]

Well, 59.99 for DS3 and the 'glorified demo' that is GT4P is better than 54.99 and no game at all (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10100677&catid=24378)

Still, a deal like this, I'm sure the actual cost to Best Buy on one or both of those 2 items must be a lot less than what the final sticker price would have you believe...

[Think Gr33n]

this deal is HOT!!

nice way to get a DS3!!! :D

can't wait till tomorrow.:lol:

[Captain Snazzypants]

This "glorified demo" is a more complete game than most out there for any system. The "more full" release isn't coming out until Summer 09 at the earliest (per news today...)

[SoulTracer]

Got to try and get this at FS tomarow XD

[jonkaho]

Wait is this only in calgary? or in Ontario too? I was looking through the online flyer and did not see this deal.


the new flyer is not up yet, it starts tommorow!

[blahs]

DS3 and a "DEMO" game for 59...hot deal i guess

you don't understand what a demo is do you?

[ADRiiAN`]

That is EXTREMELY hot.
It's like the DS3 is free, think about it.
The average price of a game is 59.99 !

[Duuuuude]

DS3 and a "DEMO" game for 59...hot deal i guess

No, DS3 plus a free demo! :D

[pswart]

Does the DS3 also have the motion sensor making it a 6-axis controller with vibration?

[super5d]

can i get a price correction tomorrow on this? I picked up gt5p and a d3 yesterday for regular price

[game_fanatic]

That is EXTREMELY hot.
It's like the DS3 is free, think about it.
The average price of a game is 59.99 !

The price for GT5:P is $39.99...essentially, you are getting a DS3 plus GT5:P for an extra $5. Hot deal I'd say!

[Usuyami]

Does the DS3 also have the motion sensor making it a 6-axis controller with vibration?

Yep!

[WildParadise]

That is EXTREMELY hot.
It's like the DS3 is free, think about it.
The average price of a game is 59.99 !

The average price of a COMPLETE game is 59.99.

Prologue as always and will always be 39.99 or less. So the good part is you only have to pay 10$ for this game. zellers ds3 is 50, and this deal is 60. Not bad.

[p1mp]

I think I'll have to jump in on this. Thanks OP!

Just wondering how this'll work out when the full game rolls out, considering that they're having both a downloadable version + retail disc, would you essentially be "upgrading" to the full version or paying it in full.

Either way, I don't mind since... the DS3 is already worth the price of admission lol.

[dux]

you don't understand what a demo is do you?

Yes I do.. do you? Here is a definition

To demonstrate a product or prototype. A far more effective way of inducing bugs to manifest than any number of test runs. A demo version, can refer either to an early version of a program which can be used for demonstration purposes as long as the operator uses exactly the right commands and skirts its numerous bugs, deficiencies, and unimplemented portions, or to a special version of a program (frequently with some features crippled) which is distributed at little or no cost to the user for enticement purposes.

I guess this deal makes GT5P a great deal, since $5 for the game is actually worth it considering if you were planning to buy DS3 anyways. But $39.99 for GT5P is highway robbery.

[Viper98]

Yes I do.. do you? Here is a definition

To demonstrate a product or prototype. A far more effective way of inducing bugs to manifest than any number of test runs. A demo version, can refer either to an early version of a program which can be used for demonstration purposes as long as the operator uses exactly the right commands and skirts its numerous bugs, deficiencies, and unimplemented portions, or to a special version of a program (frequently with some features crippled) which is distributed at little or no cost to the user for enticement purposes.

I guess this deal makes GT5P a great deal, since $5 for the game is actually worth it considering if you were planning to buy DS3 anyways. But $39.99 for GT5P is highway robbery.

$40 isn't a bad price

people seem to not understand how much content comes with this
it IS a full game

[dux]

$40 isn't a bad price

people seem to not understand how much content comes with this
it IS a full game

Sure there might be alot of content, and how much are they going to charge for the full game once it's released? $100??? I think not... but I guess that's how much some people will be paying when they buy the prologue for 40 and another 70 for the final version.

[game_fanatic]

Yes I do.. do you? Here is a definition

To demonstrate a product or prototype. A far more effective way of inducing bugs to manifest than any number of test runs. A demo version, can refer either to an early version of a program which can be used for demonstration purposes as long as the operator uses exactly the right commands and skirts its numerous bugs, deficiencies, and unimplemented portions, or to a special version of a program (frequently with some features crippled) which is distributed at little or no cost to the user for enticement purposes.

I guess this deal makes GT5P a great deal, since $5 for the game is actually worth it considering if you were planning to buy DS3 anyways. But $39.99 for GT5P is highway robbery.

Hardly highway robbery...the online play will certainly appeal to some people; 16 racers online at one time? Hell ya.

[wpgcabby]

No it's not a full game. It has 6 tracks, 60 cars and is missing tons of features the real game is supposed to have when it comes out in 2012. GT5 is a rip off and whats up with the 6gb 20 minute install just to play it!

Nice to see a racing "simulation" that doesn't even do damage to cars, way to go Sony!

[SoulTracer]

From IGN

"While it's true that the amount of content pales in comparison to what we'll see with the full GT5 release, Prologue still includes roughly 70 cars and a half-dozen tracks, a couple of which feature alternative routes that drastically change their layout, bumping the number of "unique" courses closer to 10, and that's not counting reverse routes.

Content-wise, this means you're getting more cars than some competing racers out there (such as Need for Speed ProStreet), though the track count is certainly less. So what it comes down to is whether or not you love the Gran Turismo racing experience. If do you, Prologue is a no-brainer of a purchase and you won't be able to put the controller down."

[SoulTracer]

No it's not a full game. It has 6 tracks, 60 cars and is missing tons of features the real game is supposed to have when it comes out in 2012. GT5 is a rip off and whats up with the 6gb 20 minute install just to play it!

Nice to see a racing "simulation" that doesn't even do damage to cars, way to go Sony!

Full version is stated to release in 2009

[sweetvar26]

Sure there might be alot of content, and how much are they going to charge for the full game once it's released? $100???

Dude, if you are not interested, just don't buy it and please stay out of this thread. There are lot of people that appreciate the game or your so called 'demo'.

Back to the topic, i'll be picking it up this weekend. Thanks for letting us know OP.

[jonkaho]

sweet deal for a Dual Shock controller, thank you for the info!

[Usuyami]

Sure there might be alot of content, and how much are they going to charge for the full game once it's released? $100??? I think not... but I guess that's how much some people will be paying when they buy the prologue for 40 and another 70 for the final version.

You sound unusually bitter about this deal. I'm not interested in GT5:P either but this deal is great just for the DS3. You could always sell the game and keep the controller.

[dux]

You sound unusually bitter about this deal. I'm not interested in GT5:P either but this deal is great just for the DS3. You could always sell the game and keep the controller.

I am not bitter, I am just laughing at people paying $40 for a demo lol. But this deal has made things so much better, I will actually pick it up, jsut because I need a second controller.

[hyoo82]

Why are we arguing over something as little as this? A great deal is a great deal!! if you want a DS3 cheap you got one, if you wanted to grab GT5P then you can do it, it's WIN WIN we all win, who cares whether it's a demo or not? a demo from a "GAMER'S" perspective is just a way to try before we buy, and from a business standpoint since the game won't be released till sometime next year, why not let the faithful GT5 fans get a glimpse of what's to come and turn in a small profit from it. I am sure any gamer here would definitely pay(i know i would) to play a FFXIII demo, or a MGS4 demo if the game wouldn't be released for an undetermined amount of time

[Moebiwankenobi]

Was thinking of grabbing another DS3 and this is a good reason as any. I can't say no to free :) Thanks OP

[lowe]

Thanks...

I'll be picking it up if the Richmond BB is able to get it's stock in before the deal expires :|

[Psygineer]

The average price of a COMPLETE game is 59.99.

Prologue as always and will always be 39.99 or less. So the good part is you only have to pay 10$ for this game. zellers ds3 is 50, and this deal is 60. Not bad.

Actually the DS3 is $54.99 now at some Zellers locations, 2 out of 3 locations here have increased it to $54.99, I am assuming they are all likely going to increase soon. Thus if you have not bought a DS3 for $50 yet (and the Zellers near you have upped the price), then this is more or less an "Extended Demo" (since it isn't the full version, but probably a fairly large chunk of it) for $5 (or free since FS/RCSS sell the DS3 for $60). You can probably play it until you are bored of it and sell it for at least $5 (meaning you are out nothing really). Which is why I am planning on trying for it at FS (assuming I can get away without the shipping fees being too crippling).

[game_fanatic]

I am not bitter, I am just laughing at people paying $40 for a demo lol. But this deal has made things so much better, I will actually pick it up, jsut because I need a second controller.

One man's garbage is another man's treasure. I could laugh at you for buying a Habs jersey for $175, but hey, it's your cash and your entitled to do with it as you please. Give others the same entitlement.

[ADRiiAN`]

The average price of a COMPLETE game is 59.99.

Prologue as always and will always be 39.99 or less. So the good part is you only have to pay 10$ for this game. zellers ds3 is 50, and this deal is 60. Not bad.

Think about the replay value of this game.
You keep looking at the only '60 cars, 6 tracks' aspect

What about Burnout Paradise? There is less than 60 cars and only 1 BIG track. That game is $60.

And games like Heavenly Sword, you paid $59.99 and you got a really short game.

So to me, this is an EXTREMELY hot deal.

[dux]

One man's garbage is another man's treasure. I could laugh at you for buying a Habs jersey for $175, but hey, it's your cash and your entitled to do with it as you please. Give others the same entitlement.

I have to admit that I've thought about it paying that much for the jersey... but in the end I didn't, I would rather spend my money in something else... just like the same thought I've put for going against purchasing the prologue for $39. I guess it paid off, and I can get it for $5 now :)

[wpgcabby]

Full version is stated to release in 2009


It was a joke because it keeps getting delayed, I should have said 2020

[wpgcabby]

[QUOTE=ADRiiAN`;6712958]What about Burnout Paradise? There is less than 60 cars and only 1 BIG track. That game is $60.
QUOTE]


Burnout Paradise has far more reply value with all the different events and online modes, that comparison is like apples to oranges!

[SoulTracer]

[QUOTE=ADRiiAN`;6712958]What about Burnout Paradise? There is less than 60 cars and only 1 BIG track. That game is $60.
QUOTE]


Burnout Paradise has far more reply value with all the different events and online modes, that comparison is like apples to oranges!

GT5:P has events, and btw~ for those who dont have the game yet, you cant load it up and try out all 60 cars... you need to buy them first.. so you start off w/ 1 car.. do the races and buy more as you need them per event..(you need credits to purchase a car, and you need a car to do anything)

Also thier is the online way to make credits(ingame money) to buy cars..

So far I have 3 cheapo cars QQ

also as stated in other locations on this site, thier is like a 20min install...and for those who want to go online and dont have 2.3.. thier is that firmware update aswell.. i havnt done any of the online play tho..

[ADRiiAN`]

Burnout Paradise has far more reply value with all the different events and online modes, that comparison is like apples to oranges!

Not at all.

-Both Racing Games
-Both Have Racing Online Play
-Both Have Events

One difference that I can think of is :

GT5P : To obtain more cars, you must buy them.
BP : You just crash into the fancy car you see, and you've unlocked it.

So really, GT5 has a more of a replay value if you ask me, Prologue or not.

I just don't see where the apples & oranges apply.

@ Soultracer, I would hope everyone knows that you have to unlock all 60 cars, just like any GT game, you need money to buy a car, just like real life and that's where "The Real Driving Simulator" comes into play.

[andrew2good4u]

Holy dats a sick deal.

I wasn't too interested in GT5 but I can always get it and unload it new for like $30.
That still leaves me with a $30 DS3 :D

[WildParadise]

Just to upgrade the demo fire :-)

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/37000/98/

I like the title.

First of all, Prologue is a demo version of the GT5 that is (hopefully) to come (before the PS4). Selling a demo version is somewhat unheard of, especially for $40.

[Prodigy45]

Christ this is like an xbox vs ps3 fanboy fest. Just shut up about whether GT5P is a "demo" or not and be happy at the great value of the deal. Like others have said, if you don't like the deal... don't reply in the thread! I'm sure there is somewhere else you can go argue about it - try the ps3 forums or something.

As for me, I know I'll be up bright and early to buy this package tomorrow.

[whitevitz]

Very Hot Deal

Thx

[keross1ve]

Good deal indeed. Hopefully they have stock after my exam tomorrow:twisted:

[Sigurd]

Sweet! I was hoping for this deal =O. Gonna pick it up as soon as I can. Thanks!

[sungfra]

Sounds like there will be a few GT5 for sale on BST next week.

Thx OP for the headsup. I dont get BB flyer in my mail no more eventhough I live less than 10 mins away.

[keross1ve]

Hopefully Best Buy also have a good deal for a GTA 4 launch:lol:.

[eightyeight]

I'm so lucky I cancelled my Dell GT5:P order ($29.99).

I couldn't spend $30 on Prologue knowing I was going to buy the full version for $60 later in the year. However, since I was going to buy a DS3 this weekend anyways, I now consider $10 for GT5:P a definite buy :D

[willou]

Nice deal. Thanks op.

[dustout]

wow, thats an awesome deal. I'l definatly be picking it up tommorow

[cam-l]

Bought the GT5 last night at Markville BB and doesn't see any DS3 left.

[Musiq Soulchild]

any chance we could PM this deal somewhere else like Wal-mart, FS etc?

[asifnana]

Does anyone have confirmation that this deal is actually true or not other then someone saying it is. I called Bestbuy and they said there is no such deal.

[garks]

if i bought the controller last week, can I price protect and get this game for $5?
Sweet if I could

[bokep]

Does anyone have confirmation that this deal is actually true or not other then someone saying it is. I called Bestbuy and they said there is no such deal.

flyers go out on thursday, prices start on friday

so yeah there's no such deal until tomorrow

[cruzer24]

Does anyone have confirmation that this deal is actually true or not other then someone saying it is. I called Bestbuy and they said there is no such deal.

Is the OP's picture of the flyer not proof enough? It starts tomorrow I believe.

[appleb]

if i bought the controller last week, can I price protect and get this game for $5?
Sweet if I could

You could just buy the game+controller tomorrow, then return the unopened new controller with your old receipt.

[winson82]

sweet I will be needing an extra DS3 controller when I buy my PS3 soon anyways.

[The Cake is a Lie]

Hot! I can finally get a 2nd controller and GT5 Prologue, SWEET!

[ahsalloum]

Very hot!

[_pOtEnZa_]

No it's not a full game. It has 6 tracks, 60 cars and is missing tons of features the real game is supposed to have when it comes out in 2012. GT5 is a rip off and whats up with the 6gb 20 minute install just to play it!

Nice to see a racing "simulation" that doesn't even do damage to cars, way to go Sony!

thats the ONE reason i hate my ps3 every time i rent a game i have to sit through a 20min install to play it.....

super deal tho !

[skyc280]

thats the ONE reason i hate my ps3 every time i rent a game i have to sit through a 20min install to play it.....

super deal tho !

the sitting part is okay for me but how do you "uninstall" a game after you are done with it? coz sooner or later HD will be out of space and i don't want the installation file of the game i am not even playing to be in there

[Evil Techie]

hmm time to cancel my pre-order of $30 at dell.ca
how much is the DS3 at BB btw?

[thechampion116]

hmm time to cancel my pre-order of $30 at dell.ca
how much is the DS3 at BB btw?

i believe its 54.99 or 59.99 cant remember but its still a steal.

To someone who wanted to return the controller after purchase, that might not work, because the receipt will list the controller as 20 plus tax.

[uklamen]

I think he meant return the new controller with the old receipt. Since the new controller would be unopened, and the old receipt would have the 54.99 price tag or whatever it was bought at.

[Psygineer]

the sitting part is okay for me but how do you "uninstall" a game after you are done with it? coz sooner or later HD will be out of space and i don't want the installation file of the game i am not even playing to be in there

It's been a while since I uninstalled something, but the menu comes up with triangle I believe. You have the option in there.

[rahzel]

awesome deal. i was going to wait for GT5 and i wanted a DS3 anyway so this is really tempting.

[skyc280]

It's been a while since I uninstalled something, but the menu comes up with triangle I believe. You have the option in there.

do u need to uninstall it by inserting the cd and hit triangle for the menu?
coz a lot of games i dun have anymore does that mean they can't be uninstalled?

[Moebiwankenobi]

Great deal OP! Got myself one today and sweet talked the CSR to adjust the price for me now so I don't have to come back for a PM later. For the doubters out there:

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/7554/img0141jc2.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0141jc2.jpg)

[uklamen]

Go to your game section, move up the menu to Game Data Utility, and all installed games should be in there. Then you just triangle, then delete.

[Rx-87]

Thats quite the clever marketing trick by BB in selling their GT5 prologue stock ;)

Too bad I already have DS3... though I am still waiting for my Dell GT5 order from a month ago :mad:

[DaveTO]

Will they PM Dell (http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1521322) on top of this deal? :lol:

[TechRock]

so can i go a price protection or something? if i got my game yesterday?

[cam-l]

so can i go a price protection or something? if i got my game yesterday?

Anybody know can i just bring the receipt for price adjust (bought the GT5 last night and DS3 one or two week ago)?

[Bonjour43ma]

hot damn I'm getting them for sure! excellent deal!

[Geist]

Is there any any way to just get the dual shock controller for 20 ?

Like if I buy prologue, not open it, and return it but still keep my 20 dollar controller.

Guys I still find it stupid to pay 40 dollars for what may seem like a demo.

[kuzi]

Anybody know can i just bring the receipt for price adjust (bought the GT5 last night and DS3 one or two week ago)?

just return and re-purchase...they don't usually give you a hard time from my experience.

[TechRock]

just return and re-purchase...they don't usually give you a hard time from my experience.

ppl already open their game already!!

[Deals Deals Deals]

Will they PM Dell (http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1521322) on top of this deal? :lol:

I'll try.

[Jaytee]

though I am still waiting for my Dell GT5 order from a month ago :mad:

You should call Dell. I called Dell today and they have no record of my GT5P order.

[skyc280]

ppl already open their game already!!

just purchase and return then, LOL

return ur newly purchased game with ur original (1st) receipt

[kuzi]

just purchase and return then, LOL

return ur newly purchased game with ur original (1st) receipt

sorry...I should've clarified that

[mahjongmaniac]

thats an amazing deal

it's rare to hear that kind of feedback for BB f/ an RFDer lol

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Ordered for ISPU. Thx OP.

ordered too :D

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WOW, i just brought the game yesterday...wth bb

you can just go back any day during the wk of the sale and ask for a return/repurchase to get the DS3

[xeL|]

Anybody know can i just bring the receipt for price adjust (bought the GT5 last night and DS3 one or two week ago)?

I'm pretty sure you can bring both receipts and get refund or some sort...
If not, as others said, just buy the game and the ds3 again, and refund them both using your old receipts.

[Badman]

Great deal. Surprised BB out of all people are doing this.

Must get this deal.

[Velocity]

wow great, i preordered this from dell. i guess i can buy both keep the DS3 and return prologue LOL.

[mahjongmaniac]

I guess this deal makes GT5P a great deal, since $5 for the game is actually worth it considering if you were planning to buy DS3 anyways. But $39.99 for GT5P is highway robbery.

highway robbery? lol

i'm quite shocked then... at how many RFDers that jumped on the Dell Entertainment DoDs for GT5P priced at $30...

Sure there might be alot of content, and how much are they going to charge for the full game once it's released? $100??? I think not... but I guess that's how much some people will be paying when they buy the prologue for 40 and another 70 for the final version.

prbly $70, like the usual next-gen game new-release price.

$40 is >1/2 the cost of a new-release game, just for a "demo"... i know what you're trying to say....

[mahjongmaniac]

any chance we could PM this deal somewhere else like Wal-mart, FS etc?

surprised it took 5 pgs for s/b to mention PM deal...

FS $55 DS3 - http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10100677

FS $40 GT5P - http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10075769

PM both for $56.50 :D

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Will they PM Dell (http://accessories.dell.com/sna/products/Playstation_3/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&cs=cadhs1&sku=A1521322) on top of this deal? :lol:

that would make it even more tempting...

[jonkaho]

can't wait to play GT5P with the Dual Shock controller, this game is gonna be awesome!

[cam-l]

I'm pretty sure you can bring both receipts and get refund or some sort...
If not, as others said, just buy the game and the ds3 again, and refund them both using your old receipts.

Yes, good idea. Just wonder they have DS3 in stock?

[h00ch]

I can't wait to play it with my G25 wheel! ;)

[elty]

I first read it as "Buy GT5P, get PS3 for $20".

[Longobongo]

I already have the game, can i buy the bundle and just return the game?[

DS3 for $20 is smoking!

[game_fanatic]

I already have the game, can i buy the bundle and just return the game?[

DS3 for $20 is smoking!

Highly doubtful. It's most likely sold as a package deal, so you can't return one without the other.

[mark_in_2k]

I just ordered online for ISPU.

I also bought the game on Tues, so I'm going to sell the sealed one from BB and keep the controller.

[torontoraptor]

I already have the game, can i buy the bundle and just return the game?[

DS3 for $20 is smoking!

Definitely not. It's called a bundle for a reason. If everyone did the same thing, they would be losing money.

This way, you're buying both so at least they will probably still make some profit.

[torontoraptor]

I'm pretty sure you can bring both receipts and get refund or some sort...
If not, as others said, just buy the game and the ds3 again, and refund them both using your old receipts.

Unless he's already opened the game.

[kuzi]

wow...Best buy is on a roll recently...first, the $50 gift card for HD-DVD buyers, now this!

[kuzi]

I just ordered online for ISPU.

I also bought the game on Tues, so I'm going to sell the sealed one from BB and keep the controller.

Too bad I bought the game and opened it already as well...I think I'll buy this package and just sell the sealed game separately as well.

[game_fanatic]

Unless he's already opened the game.

What he means is, you buy the DS3/GT5:P bundle, and return the unopened GT5:P copy with the old (first) receipt.

[xeL|]

Unless he's already opened the game.

doesn't matter. you keep the opened game...
and refund the new sealed one with your old receipt.
done deal!

[WildParadise]

Unless he's already opened the game.

He's gonna buy the unopened kit in special and return the unopened kit that he just bought with his previous receipts. So it's not open for sure.

[torontoraptor]

That makes sense. Sorry for my stupidity :cheesygri

[WildParadise]

That makes sense. Sorry for my stupidity :cheesygri

No problem, makes me think of the stupid 3 months ct gives for unopened returns but only gives 30 days price warranty. Or staples previous policy, 14 days price match but 30 days returns even on opened items.

[ecaps]

No problem, makes me think of the stupid 3 months ct gives for unopened returns but only gives 30 days price warranty. Or staples previous policy, 14 days price match but 30 days returns even on opened items.

It is not practical. It doesn't make sense to have a shorter price match window than the return's. What stop us from returning the item and repurchasing it at the lower price if the time falls in that "gap"?

[ptmfr]

It is not practical. It doesn't make sense to have a shorter price match window than the return's. What stop us from returning the item and repurchasing it at the lower price if the time falls in that "gap"?

I think that's why he called it a stupid policy.. I can't wait to pick this up tomorrow though. I'm planning to wait for the Richmond Hill BB to open ^^

[balance]

hmm GT5P does not make me feel its worth it but the controller for sure is worth it, what other color will be coming for the controller? besides white?

buy bundle and sell game to someone else? need help deciding

[jeffyjaixx]

hmm GT5P does not make me feel its worth it but the controller for sure is worth it, what other color will be coming for the controller? besides white?

buy bundle and sell game to someone else? need help deciding

Are there white DS3's in retail stores already? I thought there were only black colours.

[dysonlu]

I need help getting this deal online for ISPU. I added the two products and the total is ~94$ (no rebate). Is it possible to have the total price online reflect the deal?

[evozero]

hmm GT5P does not make me feel its worth it but the controller for sure is worth it, what other color will be coming for the controller? besides white?

buy bundle and sell game to someone else? need help deciding

well, there is a metal gear solid ps3 coming out in june. it will be gunmetal grey and presumably there will be controllers available in that colour, though likely somewhat limited. I don't think white is available in north america.

http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/userimages/2008/04/mgs4-ps3-main.jpg

[jopojo]

well, there is a metal gear solid ps3 coming out in june. it will be gunmetal grey and presumably there will be controllers available in that colour, though likely somewhat limited. I don't think white is available in north america.

http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/userimages/2008/04/mgs4-ps3-main.jpg

Can anyone confirm this? Will this system come with an 80 gb HD?

[DMC]

Anyone knows will Futureshop match this deal?

[evozero]

^

it's real, limited edition, 40gb (no ps2 compatibility)

http://gizmodo.com/370544/ps3-to-get-steel-color-makeover-with-metal-gear-solid-4-launch

if you want a 80gb get this

$499 usd, includes ds3, metal gear solid 4, 80gb model (ps2 compatibility)

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/26/499-80gb-ps3-bundle-includes-mgs-4-dualshock-3/

[TechRock]

i guess i will go to bb in the morning to get the bundle..then return the copy i brought two days ago in the afternoon =P

[wonton1017]

isnt there a bar code on the plastic wrapper? if it works anyways, ill do the same.

[danman227460]

There are actually 3 colors out in Japan: Silver, White and Black. NA only gets black as usual and hopefully the other colors show up. I have an imported White and it looks special compared to the mess of blacks I have lying around lol.

There is the Gunmetal colored DS3 but no idea if that is only going to be bundled with MGS4 or sold separately. Knowing how good NA gets shafted on color schemes, I wouldn't be surprised to see us not get any Gunmetal DS3's but only in the bundle or through import.

[thehockeyguy]

so i just add the 2 item to cart for pickup tomorrow and get the price adjusted??

[twitchyzero]

wow...Best buy is on a roll recently...first, the $50 gift card for HD-DVD buyers, now this!

nah, their Cod4 + AC deal was pretty sweet too.

[palibhasalalake]

Smoking Hot Deal

[kuzi]

nah, their Cod4 + AC deal was pretty sweet too.

true...I actually thought of that after I posted...I got in on that deal when they came out too. Then I traded my AC after I finished it for a new copy of COD4 and gave it to my friend for his birthday so we could play online against each other...of course, I had about a 2 month head start on him...lol

[Squeeky]

Nice to see a racing "simulation" that doesn't even do damage to cars, way to go Sony!

Nice to see you have your facts straight...

Quote from ps3.ign.com

"It may have taken more than a little time for Polyphony to warm to the idea, but Gran Turismo head Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed that the series is finally going to be implementing damage, saying it could be included as a downloadable feature for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue as early as this Autumn. "

[WildParadise]

Nice to see you have your facts straight...

Quote from ps3.ign.com

"It may have taken more than a little time for Polyphony to warm to the idea, but Gran Turismo head Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed that the series is finally going to be implementing damage, saying it could be included as a downloadable feature for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue as early as this Autumn. "

Hope they don't charge it, cauz they sure can.

[Usuyami]

Are there people in Markham who want to get in on this deal but can't make to BB tomorrow? I have no problem picking up extra sets for people and selling for cost. I rather do it this way than for some 'savvy' RFDer to hoard everything and try to turn a profit selling everything separately.

[mahjongmaniac]

No problem, makes me think of the stupid 3 months ct gives for unopened returns but only gives 30 days price warranty. Or staples previous policy, 14 days price match but 30 days returns even on opened items.

i've always pondered about ^that in CT's policy. doesn't make sense as customers can easily ask for return/repurchase.

as for stooples... back in the 150% PM days they did indeed have 14 days PP only. i think it was the 110% PM that they changed to 30 days PP (s/b correct me if i'm wrong)

[Usuyami]

For those worried about BB running out of stock. They JUST updated their system to automatically give you this deal online. So there's no going wrong in using the Pick-up option they offer.

[krazynuck]

^ not working for me though


http://www.bestbuy.ca/popup/promotionpopup.asp?logon=&langid=EN&ndx=0&sku=0926INGFS10075769

[Formula1]

Shows up in the cart OK but when it gets to the CC info it's back to regular price.

[krazynuck]

ok its updated ...NVM

Order Summary
Product Total $59.98
Shipping $0.00
Provincial Sales Tax $4.20
Goods and Services Tax $3.00

Total: $67.18

[lowe]

I'm still getting that problem :|

Product Total $94.98
Shipping $0.00
Provincial Sales Tax $6.65
Goods and Services Tax $4.75

Total: $106.38

edit: nm, mine is fixed now too

[krazynuck]

YUP i got it ordered for the sale price....


so it should work for everyone


ADD GT5P to cart

then click this link

http://www.bestbuy.ca/popup/promotionpopup.asp?logon=&langid=EN&ndx=0&sku=0926INGFS10075769

[sfu_lifer]

The trick is to select your store as soon as you add the GT5 to your cart (i.e. you should have your choice of stores to pick up from) at least from my annoying experience.
I was gonna skip this but for the combo price, way too good to pass up esp since GT5 probably won't be out till late 2009 if they even make that date.

[Formula1]

Works for me now. Hopefully my pickup will go through w/o a hitch.

[Usuyami]

Glad to see it's working for you guys. Hopefully no hoarders decide to reserve every copy in the store this way. :cry:

[mahjongmaniac]

For those worried about BB running out of stock. They JUST updated their system to automatically give you this deal online. So there's no going wrong in using the Pick-up option they offer.

Shows up in the cart OK but when it gets to the CC info it's back to regular price.

doesn't matter if their system is updated w/ pricing.

order for ISPU, regardless of whatever price quoted at checkout, and then when you go instore for your ISPU order, the sale prices would be reflected.

hence why you see some RFDers claiming that they've "ordered for ISPU" earlier in the day already :D

[k2theman]

Ordered for pickup, sweet deal.

[don_lee103]

Will futureshop match this deal?

[keross1ve]

I just placed an order for ISPU, but was wondering if anyone knows if I could just pickup after I am done my exam around 11. I can check for the email on my phone to see if the order actually went through, but don't wanna have to come home to print it:evil: .

[Usuyami]

I just placed an order for ISPU, but was wondering if anyone knows if I could just pickup after I am done my exam around 11. I can check for the email on my phone to see if the order actually went through, but don't wanna have to come home to print it:evil: .

If you're going that early, you could probably just get it off the shelf and cancel your order.

[Usuyami]

Not so sure I should even think of asking this question, but I wonder what EB would offer for GT5:P..

[Corinthein]

Just ordered, great deal. Thanks OP

[Kurtz7834]

Will futureshop match this deal?

Likely they will.

[Kurtz7834]

Great deal, needed a 2nd controller, could never justify paying $50+ for one. Not a huge fan of racing games but this game got good reviews and supposedly looks great, and the 'real' GT5 is a long way away, so I ordered, thanks OP.

[Viper98]

supposedly looks great


it looks phenomenal

[dj6518]

Ordered @ 6am this morning for pick up as i have to work all day and go for a few pints after,then i can go home and drive and drink beer as i race,lol.

[ProfessorChaos]

Ordered @ 6am this morning for pick up as i have to work all day and go for a few pints after,then i can go home and drive and drink beer as i race,lol.

nothing better than drinking and driving...................(in the game)

[dj6518]

nothing better than drinking and driving...................(in the game)

exactly my thoughts,should be a fun evening

[_pOtEnZa_]

1 Gran Turismo 5: Prologue (PlayStation 3)
In Stock

$39.99
$39.99

1 PlayStation 3 Dual Shock 3 Controller (PlayStation 3)
In Stock

$54.99
$19.99
Shipping: CanadaPost Ground $3.98
Subtotal: 63.96

GST: 3.20
QST: 5.04
TOTAL: 72.20

[DualSoul]

I'm hoping Futureshop will pricematch this so I can use my gift card.

[frostiex]

Great deal.. THX OP.

just ordered in store pick up!!

[rawd]

I bought a DS3 2 weeks ago, going to see if they will price adjust today and pick up GT5P for 5 bucks

[johnmoon]

i gotta pick it up today morning, im sure this deal will be good as dead by tomorrow
all bb will still have ton of GT5P but no more DS3

[BD006]

Dammit, I would do the ISPU thing, but I don't have access to my hotmail account at work, and really don't feel like creating a new BB online account just for this.

[blakjak]

I'm hoping Futureshop will pricematch this so I can use my gift card.

I believe you can use your Future Shop gift card if you buy it online at Best Buy.

[TechRock]

going to bb now...hope no rfder mass purchased this before i get there =P

[DualSoul]

I believe you can use your Future Shop gift card if you buy it online at Best Buy.

I heard that that's only for an online order with shipping, not an online order for in store pick-up (which is what I'd like to do). I'd love to be wrong about this however.

[kuzi]

I believe you can use your Future Shop gift card if you buy it online at Best Buy.

I've looked into this and you definetely can't do this instore pickup but I'm not sure about shipping...sorry OP

[rsarwar]

:D In Store Pickup Fulfilled :D

:cool: :cool: !!! THANKS OP!!! :cool: :cool:

[drumboz79]

you can buy stuff at BB with a Future Shop GC

[blakjak]

I've looked into this and you definetely can't do this instore pickup but I'm not sure about shipping...sorry OP

That's basically what I meant - shipped. I've done it before and it does work (online). Shipping is probably going to cost about $4 but at least you can use your FS GC to buy it (if it's worth the extra shipping cost to you and the two days or so for delivery).

[thechampion116]

i wanna pick this up so bad to get a 2nd DS3, but I ain't a big racing fan and quite a few people are gonna be selling this game on BST.

Rumors are also circulating that Sony is making a new transforming controller as well for the holidays. AHHHHHHHHHH.

[ptmfr]

I just picked up GT5P and DS3 at the North York FS for $56.99. No hassles at all but they didn't seem to have that much stock on the shelf (1-2 DS3s left but they might have more in the back).

[Deuder]

This is a pretty good deal. I just ordered mine.

Hey does anyone know what's the trade in value for a Sixaxis controller?

[mahjongmaniac]

you can buy stuff at BB with a Future Shop GC

this has been confirmed by a few RFDers in the past... not too big a surprise that it works, since they're f/ the same company and have the same system set-up afterall....

[rawd]

I bought a DS3 2 weeks ago, going to see if they will price adjust today and pick up GT5P for 5 bucks

Yep they said no problem. Just bring in my receipt for the DS3 and I can buy GT5P for $5

This was @ Scarborough Town Center Best Buy

[j4y88]

Got mine!~ thats 2 DS3s for me =)
its funny though..when i went to the BB at STC they where giving out flyers and the deal wasnt on it... but there was a stand with the advertisement on it... so goodies~

the total came upt to 67.79 (tax in)

thanks OP

[drumboz79]

if I purchased this and returned my dell pre-order with this receipt later, would i get the 39.99 credit back?

[torontoraptor]

To the people who already bought the bundle, does your receipt mention any kind of a bundle?

If they're charged as separate items, what's to stop you from going back and returning the game to a clueless employee. They may just look at the game and not even care about the controller on the receipt.

[porkepik]

YEs it mentions a bundle, says promotion 59.99 for GT5p and and Dualshock , it is pretty obvious. Btw there were not a lot of DS3 left at best buy in anjou

[DualSoul]

if I purchased this and returned my dell pre-order with this receipt later, would i get the 39.99 credit back?

No, as I believe they would sell it as a bundle. What would stop people from buying this and returning the game immediately afterwards (if they didn't want the game)?

[SoulTracer]

I got my GT5:P on wednesday at Y&D FS for 39.99+tax
I went today w/ my recepit and got the DS3 for 19.99+tax no hassle..

they had alot on the shelf..and the sales rep already knew about the deal as soon as i mentioned gt5:P

Great fast service no hassle =)

[winson82]

Just ordered mine on BB website. Instore Pick Up approved!

[marseille13]

This is a pretty good deal. I just ordered mine.

Hey does anyone know what's the trade in value for a Sixaxis controller?

i traded my last sixaxis in maybe a little over two weeks ago for 20$ at eb games, i know i took a hit, but wahtever, i picked up burnout paradise in the process

[Netcruzer]

Successful PM at FutureShop for GT5P and DS3, however they didn't want to.

I had printed off a BestBuy Cart showing the two items and the discount. I even had some handwritten math on the side with FS price difference and what the final price will be with 10% discount.

First the cashier said she'd need approval because they are already giving GT5P free with a PS3 purchase this week. So I wait 10 mins for a thumbs up from some manager across the store...

Then she rings it up but forgets the 10% off, I said it should be less for a price guarantee. She says 'Oh FS doesn't do that for BestBuy because they own us". I said.. well it's true they own you but it doesn't mean I don't get the price discount. Then I read off the HUGE sign above that says "We will match ANY compeditors advertised price by 10% of difference". She asks for approval again...

5 mins later and she's so flustered she can't do basic math. She rings up GT5P for 36.09 and DS3 for 17.99 for 54.08 + tax. Pretty good deal I'd say, but why is it always a Hassle to get FS to approve these discounts. Sigh.

Now I'm installing.. damn, my first PS3 game that needs install, that's annoying.

[PCDawg]

The BB i went to in my area had a limit of one per customer. There were at least 10 people in line at 10am getting the bundle.

[jeffyjaixx]

The BB i went to in my area had a limit of one per customer. There were at least 10 people in line at 10am getting the bundle.

Which location is this?

[jjrooster]

Thanks OP! Price matched this at Futureshop. FYI, they just ring up the game and controller separately, so there should be no problem returning the game unopened for full price if you wanted to.

[ranjy]

I was able to buy two this morning (online)...in-store pickup, just gonna go at 10 with my print-out :)

[mahjongmaniac]

To the people who already bought the bundle, does your receipt mention any kind of a bundle?

If they're charged as separate items, what's to stop you from going back and returning the game to a clueless employee. They may just look at the game and not even care about the controller on the receipt.

IME, for bundle deals and freebie items, they always have one price for the bundle pkg, and there's a promo code stated on receipt to indicate some offer #

so yes, specifically done to prevent ppl f/ returning one or the other.


it's really sad how many ppl on here think of doing exactly that... no deal is ever "good enough" for them.

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5 mins later and she's so flustered she can't do basic math. She rings up GT5P for 36.09 and DS3 for 17.99 for 54.08 + tax. Pretty good deal I'd say, but why is it always a Hassle to get FS to approve these discounts. Sigh.


you should've got just the DS3 for ~$16.50. FS/BB both have GT5P for $40, so the price discrepancy only lies b/t the prices of the DS3.

anyway, you got it for a lil cheaper overall :)

[canswim]

purchased this morning at hwy 7 & westin location about 25 controllers in stock from what i saw....lots of copies of GT5..just loading it up now and charging the controller. can't wait to fire it up!

[WildParadise]

Successful PM at FutureShop for GT5P and DS3, however they didn't want to.

I had printed off a BestBuy Cart showing the two items and the discount. I even had some handwritten math on the side with FS price difference and what the final price will be with 10% discount.

First the cashier said she'd need approval because they are already giving GT5P free with a PS3 purchase this week. So I wait 10 mins for a thumbs up from some manager across the store...

Then she rings it up but forgets the 10% off, I said it should be less for a price guarantee. She says 'Oh FS doesn't do that for BestBuy because they own us". I said.. well it's true they own you but it doesn't mean I don't get the price discount. Then I read off the HUGE sign above that says "We will match ANY compeditors advertised price by 10% of difference". She asks for approval again...

5 mins later and she's so flustered she can't do basic math. She rings up GT5P for 36.09 and DS3 for 17.99 for 54.08 + tax. Pretty good deal I'd say, but why is it always a Hassle to get FS to approve these discounts. Sigh.

Now I'm installing.. damn, my first PS3 game that needs install, that's annoying.

Same thing happens with staples online when pming in store. They do 100% not 110%.

[kuzi]

I went to the BB in Richmond Hill this morning and they're sold out already :(

[conjurer]

I am in Victoria, we have FS but no BB...will I have any luck trying to PM at FS? Any suggestions of what to say if they deny me because we don't have a BB in Victoria I can go to to buy it?

THanks!

[krazynuck]

ordered last night at 12:04 am and still waiting for my confirmation of ISPU...


although it is only 9am and im guessing the stores just opened ...but need it ready and dont want to miss out on it!!!!

[PrimeBane]

Placed an online order for pickup this morning... I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :)

Edit: order confirmed for pickup at Calgary Northland... that was in damn record time too. :D

[Ninster]

Downsview location (across from Yorkdale) had about 20 DS3's and 50+ Prologue games left as of about 10:30 AM

[ZipSpeed]

The Calgary Sunridge BB location still has quite a number of stock left. Picked up two controllers and two games! :cheesygri

[wpooh888]

Got 2 for friends at the BB across from Sherway. TONS of stock.

[TechRock]

stupid markville only limit u one per customer...and u couldnt pay at the other cashier (the one facing the mall)...so i will go back with my friend to pick up his later...*sigh

[el_aurens]

Showed up at 10am and picked up the bundle. Thanks OP !

[eggshen]

I ordered at 3AM (don't ask) and received my confirmation time stamped 8:29.

I selected the Cambie/Vancouver store.

ordered last night at 12:04 am and still waiting for my confirmation of ISPU...


although it is only 9am and im guessing the stores just opened ...but need it ready and dont want to miss out on it!!!!

[surfmonster]

Smokin deal...too bad I pre-ordered this game at BB for $35.99 during one of the recent online deals/sales.

[Intenze]

Lots left at Scarborough Town Centre BestBuy.

[MoonDoggy]

also alot left at Heartland BB at ~noon

Thanks OP

[kareshi]

anyone tried to refund the game after?

[h00ch]

I bet if you PM'd somewhere they would list them individually on your receipt then you'd be able to return either the game or controller separately. I'm off to Zellers...

[kuzi]

I bet if you PM'd somewhere they would list them individually on your receipt then you'd be able to return either the game or controller separately. I'm off to Zellers...

why would you return the controller??? It's $39.99 for the game and $20 for the controller...if you return the controller, you're left with a game that you would have paid $39.99 for anyways...lol

[kuzi]

I bet if you PM'd somewhere they would list them individually on your receipt then you'd be able to return either the game or controller separately. I'm off to Zellers...

what's Zellers price match policy?

[Sheky]

What's the trade in value for a sealed copy of GT5P at EB?

I want the controller but don't want the game.

[kareshi]

i don't want the game either.. unless i hv a wheel! i want to get rid of the game and the original controller

What's the trade in value for a sealed copy of GT5P at EB?

I want the controller but don't want the game.

[h00ch]

what's Zellers price match policy?
I think they just match the price, but somewhere like FS might bundle it like BB.

[ranjy]

Just picked it up in Surrey and canceled my order, lots of controllers left...not sure how many copies of GT5, but at least 5.

[h00ch]

why would you return the controller??? It's $39.99 for the game and $20 for the controller...if you return the controller, you're left with a game that you would have paid $39.99 for anyways...lol
I'm not saying you'd want to, my point was they might be listed individually on the receipt.

[winson82]

Anybody know the trade in value for GTA Prologue at BBV by any chance? I'm only keeping the controller and selling the game for like $30. If BBV's trade in value is close I'll just save the hassle and go there.

[ranjy]

anyone tried to refund the game after?

It comes up as promo - so you'd have to return both.

[theamazingoreo]

what a good deal, i love this place.

[DaveTO]

Picked this up at the downtown Toronto BB near Eaton's Centre at 11:30 this morning. They had about 20 DS3 and about 10-15 copies of GT5p.

Thank you for the heads up. I cancelled my order with Dell yesterday.

[thehockeyguy]

my friend told me that game is not that good.. only demo.. but oh well..

[kareshi]

it is a great way for BB to clear out the game.. the game itself probably worths only $10. lol

my friend told me that game is not that good.. only demo.. but oh well..

[mahjongmaniac]

I went to the BB in Richmond Hill this morning and they're sold out already :(

chances are, the store prbly had many ISPU orders reserved :P


BTW, i *think* you should be able to ask for a RC for this deal.

[MoonDoggy]

it is a great way for BB to clear out the game.. the game itself probably worths only $10. lol

Clear out the game that just released a few days earlier? :confused:

[krazynuck]

I ordered at 3AM (don't ask) and received my confirmation time stamped 8:29.

I selected the Cambie/Vancouver store.



that is weird....just cancelled my order and got my friend to pick me up a copy...

did not want to risk it....


he told me at the BB in richmond there were 9 controllers left at 10:30am

[mahjongmaniac]

What's the trade in value for a sealed copy of GT5P at EB?

dunno TIV, but FYI, it doesn't matter if you bring in a sealed or opened copy, same TIV.

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I think they just match the price, but somewhere like FS might bundle it like BB.

yes, Zellers only 100% PMs

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Anybody know the trade in value for GTA Prologue at BBV by any chance? I'm only keeping the controller and selling the game for like $30. If BBV's trade in value is close I'll just save the hassle and go there.

if the selling price is $40 (which seems to be the price everywhere, altho i wouldn't be surprised if BBV had an inflated reg. price), their PPed price is of course less than that, which means at MAX the TIV will be $20

[DualSoul]

Just pricematched at Futureshop. Great deal! Thanks OP!

[Cav]

i sent the gf to get this today

they eneded up giving her a grand theft auto pre reserve instead.

[kuzi]

yes, Zellers only 100% PMs



can anyone confirm this...so they don't beat the price by 10%?

[game_fanatic]

Thanks OP! Price matched this at Futureshop. FYI, they just ring up the game and controller separately, so there should be no problem returning the game unopened for full price if you wanted to.

+1. PM'd at FS, and the controller rang in for $16.50 and the game for $39.99, but they aren't sold as a package, so theoretically you could return the game and hope for a cheaper price elsewhere.

[jeffyjaixx]

Richmond Hill BB was sold out already but the SR said that there may be more stock coming on Sunday morning.

Called up a friend and asked if the Markville Mall BB had any in stock and he said yeah. So arrived there around 12:30 PM and picked my bundle up. The person said only one per customer. I was going to get one for a friend but couldn't. There was still some in stock when I left but I saw a few getting them as well.

[TechRock]

can i price adjust at any best buy or does it have to be at that specific bestbuy i brought the game from?

[mahjongmaniac]

can anyone confirm this...so they don't beat the price by 10%?

AFAIK, Zellers doesn't even have a PM policy advertised anywhere.

for some stores i've seen posts in the electronics section, but that's about it.

yes, straight PM, no PB

[kuzi]

can i price adjust at any best buy or does it have to be at that specific bestbuy i brought the game from?

any best buy...just bring in your receipt.

[Psygineer]

Just pricematched at Futureshop. Great deal! Thanks OP!

No luck for me. Showing Future Shop the ad, and asking them to PM it failed for me (Said both that they do not match Best Buy because their price match sign says they match competitors, and BB is not considered a competitor because it is both not local, and part of the same family of stores.)

This post is a Deja Vu of the PC Orange box for $29.99 thread as I tried for both at the same time (for shipping cost reasons)

[TechRock]

any best buy...just bring in your receipt.

thanks for the info

[theinfamous]

No luck for me. Showing Future Shop the ad, and asking them to PM it failed for me (Said both that they do not match Best Buy because their price match sign says they match competitors, and BB is not considered a competitor because it is both not local, and part of the same family of stores.)

That is such a bs excuse they gave you. :evil:

[TupperWoo]

I went to the BB in Richmond Hill this morning and they're sold out already :(

I was there at 10:15 and picked up the last DS3 on the rack, but I asked one of the staff if it was the last one and he said:

' ... no, I have lots more in the warehouse "

Not sure if he meant the DS3 or GT5P since I had both in hand. GT5P was locked in the case at the cash and they have empty boxes on the display

[appleb]

I was there at 10:15 and picked up the last DS3 on the rack, but I asked one of the staff if it was the last one and he said:

' ... no, I have lots more in the warehouse "

Not sure if he meant the DS3 or GT5P since I had both in hand. GT5P was locked in the case at the cash.

The DS3's sitting in the warehouse will do nobody any good if the deal only lasts for today. I don't think they do rainchecks on doorcrasher deals.

[kareshi]

because this game sux :)

would be great if they can bundle a good wheel for $20 too

Clear out the game that just released a few days earlier? :confused:

[h00ch]

The DS3's sitting in the warehouse will do nobody any good if the deal only lasts for today. I don't think they do rainchecks on doorcrasher deals.
I'm pretty sure this is a week long sale as it's in the flyer?

[firehawk12]

No luck for me. Showing Future Shop the ad, and asking them to PM it failed for me (Said both that they do not match Best Buy because their price match sign says they match competitors, and BB is not considered a competitor because it is both not local, and part of the same family of stores.)

This post is a Deja Vu of the PC Orange box for $29.99 thread as I tried for both at the same time (for shipping cost reasons)

I got the PM through but not the 10%.
I didn't really want to ***** though.

[NYR]

Deerfoot Meadows Best Buy in Calgary had tons of DS3s...definetely less then they had yesterday, but I still saw about 10-15 on the shelf.

[TechRock]

just came back from stc, they had about 4 D3 left and like maybe 10 copies of the game

[Fantaz]

This should be already sold out at most of the downtown BestBuy's currently in the area. Is anyone having luck getting this deal?

[Captain Snazzypants]

Got mine at 1pm at the Merivale, Ottawa location. They had plenty of GT5 and 3-4 more DS3s on the shelf (and probably more in the back)

[noob666]

No luck for me. Showing Future Shop the ad, and asking them to PM it failed for me (Said both that they do not match Best Buy because their price match sign says they match competitors, and BB is not considered a competitor because it is both not local, and part of the same family of stores.)

This post is a Deja Vu of the PC Orange box for $29.99 thread as I tried for both at the same time (for shipping cost reasons)


Next time when you get this answner, just ask the rep can you use the best buy gift card and use it at future shop as he stayed they are the same company

[Kurtz7834]

No luck for me. Showing Future Shop the ad, and asking them to PM it failed for me (Said both that they do not match Best Buy because their price match sign says they match competitors, and BB is not considered a competitor because it is both not local, and part of the same family of stores.)

This post is a Deja Vu of the PC Orange box for $29.99 thread as I tried for both at the same time (for shipping cost reasons)

That is complete crap. I PMed this set with no problems at FS customer service. That's really too bad. Which store was this?

All the excuses they gave were not valid. BB is a competitor to them, at least officially, it is local (product is available online for shipping anywhere), and if it is considered the same family of stores, double the reason they should match the price.

[bombdiggity]

Wow went out around lunch today and some of you guys already cleared out some places of DS3s. Had to drive pretty far to get to a FS that had them but like expected they didn't want to do the 10% difference. Funny thing is every FS already knew about the BB deal b/c ppl were matching it all morning.

Had some trouble as usual with the process but with alot of time, it was ironed out. Ended up being able to get the 10% later on too, but IMO a few bucks isn't worth the hassle. It's a promo deal anyways so FS for once, is right if they refuse to give the 10% difference.

To those still looking good luck.

[Viper98]

Wow went out around lunch today and some of you guys already cleared out some places of DS3s. Had to drive pretty far to get to a FS that had them but like expected they didn't want to do the 10% difference. Funny thing is every FS already knew about the BB deal b/c ppl were matching it all morning.

Had some trouble as usual with the process but with alot of time, it was ironed out. Ended up being able to get the 10% later on too, but IMO a few bucks isn't worth the hassle. It's a promo deal anyways so FS for once, is right if they refuse to give the 10% difference.

To those still looking good luck.
do you know Best Buy's policy for iSPU?

I ordered the two online this morning and they better not sell my stuff:mad:

[h00ch]

do you know Best Buy's policy for iSPU?
They'll hold your item(s) for ISPU for 3 days.

[Kurtz7834]

They'll hold your item(s) for ISPU for 3 days.

That is the theory, but guys, I would not count on them holding a hot item like this that dozens of people will requesting for 3 days. You don't want to be disappointed.

[jshebib]

do you know Best Buy's policy for iSPU?

I ordered the two online this morning and they better not sell my stuff:mad:

no guarantee that it will be there, it can show up as "in stock" in store on-line, but at the actual store they may have already sold out. you need to wait until you get the confirmation e-mail, which I understand the store sends out confirming that they've taken your item off the shelf. I understand there have been some stories of people loosing stuff that they had purchased for ISPU that some clerk ended up selling to someone else, but I think that is harder when they put the ISPU stuff in a separate area/cabinet. Their problem is that the items isn't actually sold until you come into the store to pay for it and pick it up. If you decide you don't want it, it will sit for 3 days off the shelf, and then they will reshelf it.

[mahjongmaniac]

No luck for me. Showing Future Shop the ad, and asking them to PM it failed for me (Said both that they do not match Best Buy because their price match sign says they match competitors, and BB is not considered a competitor because it is both not local, and part of the same family of stores.)

if you call HO, they'll tell you that FS/BB are considered as "separate entities" and hence they're deemed as competitors. 110% PM applies regardless of sister store or not.


however, they are right about BB not local. if you don't have a local BB store around, i'd say you're pretty much SOL on the PM. you CAN consider to ask for a PM against BB.ca stock, but that may require add.'al s/h charges on top of BB's sale price, before PM.

[Evil Techie]

why not just buy from bestbuy.ca and do in-store pickup as it is still available at some stores or get it shipped

add game to cart:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?langid=EN&logon=&sku_id=0926INGFS10075769&CMP=ILC-BBY_hmpage_slide2

add DS3 to cart:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/popup/promotionpopup.asp?logon=&langid=EN&ndx=0&sku=0926INGFS10075769

[makmak0723]

Guys (&Gals may be...), I am going to return 2 sets of dual shock 3 and GT5 back to Best Buy @ Bay & Dundas at 6pm (I got something to do so I have to be there that late). The reason is because I still have some Futureshop GC left and I decide to use those first. So good luck on grabbing them.

[Viper98]

no guarantee that it will be there, it can show up as "in stock" in store on-line, but at the actual store they may have already sold out. you need to wait until you get the confirmation e-mail, which I understand the store sends out confirming that they've taken your item off the shelf. I understand there have been some stories of people loosing stuff that they had purchased for ISPU that some clerk ended up selling to someone else, but I think that is harder when they put the ISPU stuff in a separate area/cabinet. Their problem is that the items isn't actually sold until you come into the store to pay for it and pick it up. If you decide you don't want it, it will sit for 3 days off the shelf, and then they will reshelf it.

I got my confirmation email like 15 minutes after I put through the order and that was at like 7:45am

[mahjongmaniac]

They'll hold your item(s) for ISPU for 3 days.

it used to be 5 days.

i think it was recently that they changed it to 3. what's weird is the email conf. still says 5, despite that if you check your order status it'll say 3 (if ISPU fulfilled)

[Sheky]

if you call HO, they'll tell you that FS/BB are considered as "separate entities" and hence they're deemed as competitors. 110% PM applies regardless of sister store or not.

Exactly, stick to your guns on FF and BB Pms. The BB guy tried to pull this BS on me also when I bought my HTIB couple weeks back. I asked him, do you have this in writing relating to your price match policy? I don't care that you consider FF to be the same company unless you have it in writing because under the law they're separate legal entities.

The manager gave me the 10% difference on my price match.

[canbc]

Picked up the deal at the BestBuy next to the Cambie bridge.

The controllers aren't stocked on the shelves. You have to go the cashier and ask for it there. They had a couple boxes full of controllers and games when I was there.

[skyc280]

got back from Richmond, BC BB
the girl at front was like let me guess DS3 + GT5P
I was like bang on!

She said they sold out DS3 on ISPU, good thing for those of us that reserved.
I would say this is a massive RFD effect :twisted:

[Sprite_TM]

for me (like a month ago) they changed it to 3 days in the email first(before they changed the order status) and a few weeks later, i realized they changed the order status to 3 days too, so now both email and order status says 3 days


it used to be 5 days.

i think it was recently that they changed it to 3. what's weird is the email conf. still says 5, despite that if you check your order status it'll say 3 (if ISPU fulfilled)

[Evil Techie]

my email confirmation says 3 days

anyways, reserved mine at BB in coquitlam :D

thanks for the deal OP

[mahjongmaniac]

for me (like a month ago) they changed it to 3 days in the email first(before they changed the order status) and a few weeks later, i realized they changed the order status to 3 days too, so now both email and order status says 3 days

i haven't done ISPU (one that was successfully reserved) for a while now, so things may have finally changed over.

my recent ISPUs for HD movies were cancelled, so i didn't bother w/ checking for # days for grace period allowed for ISPU.


last time i actually went for ISPU (successfully reserved) --- can't recall if it was FS or BB --- was prbly 2+ mths ago. and at that time, i've noticed the discrepancy b/t order status saying 3 days, while email still saying 5.

i would've raised a stink about it if i came in on the 5th day (after ISPU fulfilled) and my reserved item(s) weren't there.

[ADBAWG]

Exactly, stick to your guns on FF and BB Pms. The BB guy tried to pull this BS on me also when I bought my HTIB couple weeks back. I asked him, do you have this in writing relating to your price match policy? I don't care that you consider FF to be the same company unless you have it in writing because under the law they're separate legal entities.

The manager gave me the 10% difference on my price match.

Yup....be persistant and don't take any of their BS. To stop all this non-sense I sent an e-mail to FS HQ outlining their PM policies and specifically asked the question regarding 110% PM with Bestbuy understanding that Futureshop operates under the Bestbuy umbrella company. FS HQ replied yes they do PM 110% Bestbuy in that e-mail.

I printed out the e-mail and paid about a $1 to have it laminated. I keep it my car and take it with me when I have to PM something at FS with the Bestbuy flyer.

When they start with the BS, I just pull out the e-mail and always make a point that I had it laminated due to the crap I've been getting on PMs from Futureshop. They have no comeback for that.

After work I'm off to Futureshop to PM this deal.

[js2046]

Went to the Metrotown BB around 12:30. They are well stocked in both DS3 and GT5P. The cashier did mention I was the 21 customer to get it so far.

[goldenegg]

Got mine at Bay and Dundas. I did a ISPU, which turned out to be good since they seem to be sold out of the game now.

[Bwadd]

Thanks OP for the deal.... got mine at BB off BRant and QEW in Burlington.. no controllers left I dont think and the lady at the cash register had about 20 GT5P empty cases and DS3's..LOL

Thanks again!

[nambit]

Strange, the DS3 is in stock, but the GT5P is definitely limited stock. There
was only 1 GT5P's left in the cage after I picked mine up at the Downsview
location. There were still a few DS3's at that location. Anyone interested in
this deal better grab it quick.

[mahjongmaniac]

Yup....be persistant and don't take any of their BS. To stop all this non-sense I sent an e-mail to FS HQ outlining their PM policies and specifically asked the question regarding 110% PM with Bestbuy understanding that Futureshop operates under the Bestbuy umbrella company. FS HQ replied yes they do PM 110% Bestbuy in that e-mail.

I printed out the e-mail and paid about a $1 to have it laminated. I keep it my car and take it with me when I have to PM something at FS with the Bestbuy flyer.

When they start with the BS, I just pull out the e-mail and always make a point that I had it laminated due to the crap I've been getting on PMs from Futureshop. They have no comeback for that.

After work I'm off to Futureshop to PM this deal.

i think ALL RFDers should do ^that :D

[jonkaho]

Strange, the DS3 is in stock, but the GT5P is definitely limited stock. There
was only 1 GT5P's left in the cage after I picked mine up at the Downsview
location. There were still a few DS3's at that location. Anyone interested in
this deal better grab it quick.


the store should have some more copies in the back. just ask an employee to check on the computer to see if they have any in stock.

[Haz]

got back from Richmond, BC BB
the girl at front was like let me guess DS3 + GT5P
I was like bang on!

She said they sold out DS3 on ISPU, good thing for those of us that reserved.
I would say this is a massive RFD effect :twisted:I picked up what appeared to be the last DS3 at the Richmond BB at around 1030am this morning after grabbing a set at FS.

Yup....be persistant and don't take any of their BS. To stop all this non-sense I sent an e-mail to FS HQ outlining their PM policies and specifically asked the question regarding 110% PM with Bestbuy understanding that Futureshop operates under the Bestbuy umbrella company. FS HQ replied yes they do PM 110% Bestbuy in that e-mail.

I printed out the e-mail and paid about a $1 to have it laminated. I keep it my car and take it with me when I have to PM something at FS with the Bestbuy flyer.

When they start with the BS, I just pull out the e-mail and always make a point that I had it laminated due to the crap I've been getting on PMs from Futureshop. They have no comeback for that.

After work I'm off to Futureshop to PM this deal.You gotta send me a copy of that e-mail! Please! :-0

[h00ch]

Just got back from FS and got the bundle with the controller reduced to $16.50 :) I had to argue a bit to get the extra $3.50 off, but once the cashier called the manager, he continued to put the price of $16.50 in as if nothing had happened. LOL ...and I brought my ISPU email from BB to prove that they had it in stock. $63.82 after tax... not too shabby!

[h00ch]

I printed out the e-mail and paid about a $1 to have it laminated. I keep it my car and take it with me when I have to PM something at FS with the Bestbuy flyer.
Please have this email posted on the RFD main page! :D

[skyc280]

I picked up what appeared to be the last DS3 at the Richmond BB at around 1030am this morning after grabbing a set at FS.

You gotta send me a copy of that e-mail! Please! :-0

I think you picked the last one that is "available". All the other ones have been hold for ISPU according to the CSR.

Agree. We should all have the email for any FS/BB malpractice.

[sleep]

Just got back from FS and got the bundle with the controller reduced to $16.50 :) I had to argue a bit to get the extra $3.50 off, but once the cashier called the manager, he continued to put the price of $16.50 in as if nothing had happened. LOL ...and I brought my ISPU email from BB to prove that they had it in stock. $63.82 after tax... not too shabby!

I got mine from FS too. They only matched the price but not to give the extra 10% off the diff. Their excuse was that BB was not selling them as a bundle, but only a special offer if you purchase GT5P. So they would only match the offer but won't beat it.

[Fantaz]

I got mine from FS too. They only matched the price but not to give the extra 10% off the diff. Their excuse was that BB was not selling them as a bundle, but only a special offer if you purchase GT5P. So they would only match the offer but won't beat it.

Same here, when I went to FS they only matched the price they didnt give me that extra 10 percent because they force feed me this price protection bullcrap for free instead, which is not bad for the controller but I dont think its ever gonna break.

[mahjongmaniac]

I got mine from FS too. They only matched the price but not to give the extra 10% off the diff. Their excuse was that BB was not selling them as a bundle, but only a special offer if you purchase GT5P. So they would only match the offer but won't beat it.

http://www.futureshop.ca/informationcentre/EN/retailpolicies.asp
http://www.bestbuy.ca/helpsection/EN/online_policies.asp

did i read that correctly? "not" a bundle???? if anything, usually they don't PM against bundle pricing.

"spcl offer" :confused: it's a spcl promo sale price. period.

[Usuyami]

Yup....be persistant and don't take any of their BS. To stop all this non-sense I sent an e-mail to FS HQ outlining their PM policies and specifically asked the question regarding 110% PM with Bestbuy understanding that Futureshop operates under the Bestbuy umbrella company. FS HQ replied yes they do PM 110% Bestbuy in that e-mail.

I printed out the e-mail and paid about a $1 to have it laminated. I keep it my car and take it with me when I have to PM something at FS with the Bestbuy flyer.

When they start with the BS, I just pull out the e-mail and always make a point that I had it laminated due to the crap I've been getting on PMs from Futureshop. They have no comeback for that.

After work I'm off to Futureshop to PM this deal.

Well-played. I can just see it. Futureshop employees start to spew some nonsense and WHAM! Out comes the laminated e-mail to shut 'em up. You Are Legend.

[eightyeight]

Got my bundle from BB Bay & Dundas today around lunch time.

When I first asked the employee where they are, he told me 'sold out'. Unfortunately for him, I used that excuse to avoid customers all the time when I used to work at BB myself - I can tell when an employee really knows its sold out, or is simply squirming to get out of going to the warehouse :D:D

Sure enough, they had 6 or so left. There was so few because 75% of their total DS3s were (shockingly) reserved for ISPU customers.. Figures - the only time ISPU works is when I actually go to the store b/c I didn't trust, and therefore didn't use ISPU.

[mahjongmaniac]

When I first asked the employee where they are, he told me 'sold out'. Unfortunately for him, I used that excuse to avoid customers all the time when I used to work at BB myself - I can tell when an employee really knows its sold out, or is simply squirming to get out of going to the warehouse :D:D


squirming to get out of going to warehouse to check stock? :confused:

it's not really that much to ask for to check stock back there, is it? :confused:


so you can tell when they're lieing or not, eh? ;) well, you can also prove that by asking another CSR to check their compy for their store's inventory of that item, which would reveal whether or not they were actually lieing in the 1st place =)

[swaghunter]

Same here, when I went to FS they only matched the price they didnt give me that extra 10 percent because they force feed me this price protection bullcrap for free instead, which is not bad for the controller but I dont think its ever gonna break.


+2

just got back from FS (btw, Warden and Eglinton still has quite a few controllers, right next to several GT5 copies), and employee told me they don't price beat a "packaged deal".

I asked for that in writing, and she told me to come back to talk to head management for that later. I asked why there's always so many "new rules" whenever a new deal comes around to price beat, and she started saying sumthing like these rules change from time to time, and like nuthing is set in stone and sum junk.

Any arguments around this bs??

[Mike_wang]

Thanks, my emo friend told me about this deal. I got two at Future shop Dundas And Yonge (Price Match.) One for a friend's present and one for personal use. Did not receive 10% difference oh well.

[5tranger]

thanks op, went to bestbuy today at 2:40 and they were sold out, so i instantly thought 'pm at futureshop!'. i think i saw mike_wang there, seems like a couch potato, hes better off exercising rather than playing games all day

[GemInite]

I was at best buy warden/eglinton. At 7:30pm

They are sold out of the dual shocks.

For reference Wal Mart super store at Warden / Eglinton would not price match.

[Usuyami]

thanks op, went to bestbuy today at 2:40 and they were sold out, so i instantly thought 'pm at futureshop!'. i think i saw mike_wang there, seems like a couch potato, hes better off exercising rather than playing games all day

LOL! :D

Looks like I won't be able to help out anyone in Markham who missed out on this deal. I reserved 4 sets for pick-up and somehow they gave away 3 of them and one of them had a Sixaxis instead of a Dualshock. :confused: Talk about unorganized. I had to go grab the very last DS3 on the shelf.. almost missed out on this deal myself.

GT5:P has a $13 TIV at EB and the Sixaxis has a $10 TIV. I'm guessing the TIV for GT5:P at BBV should still be pretty high. The deal is great and all but it's a little sad considering they didn't even update the rumble technology. :cry:

[mahjongmaniac]

just got back from FS (btw, Warden and Eglinton still has quite a few controllers, right next to several GT5 copies), and employee told me they don't price beat a "packaged deal".

if they can PROVE that the BB sale price is a "pkg deal", AND that their PM policy says they "don't PM pkg deals", then yes.
otherwise, it's all BS to me


I asked for that in writing, and she told me to come back to talk to head management for that later. I asked why there's always so many "new rules" whenever a new deal comes around to price beat, and she started saying sumthing like these rules change from time to time, and like nuthing is set in stone and sum junk.

their website does say

"The advertised item must be sold through an authorized dealer located in Canada. The terms and conditions of “Get it for less, guaranteed™” are subject to change without notice."

BUT such change must accompany some sort of HO approval. if no such proof exists, then it sounds like to me they're just makin' up these "new rules" to weasel out of PMing.

---------

LOL! :D
Looks like I won't be able to help out anyone in Markham who missed out on this deal. I reserved 4 sets for pick-up and somehow they gave away 3 of them and one of them had a Sixaxis instead of a Dualshock. :confused: Talk about unorganized. I had to go grab the very last DS3 on the shelf.. almost missed out on this deal myself.

4? wow. no wonder locations are showing as "OOS" online so fast.

i only reserved one. if i feel like i want extras, i'll just go to FS to PM the rest :D

GT5:P has a $13 TIV at EB and the Sixaxis has a $10 TIV. I'm guessing the TIV for GT5:P at BBV should still be pretty high. The deal is great and all but it's a little sad considering they didn't even update the rumble technology. :cry:

won't be higher by much.

as i said before, max $20 TIV at BBV, but likely lower than that b/c their PPed price (RV) will not be $40 if their reg. price for GT5P BNIB is $40 (like it should be)

[Usuyami]

4? wow. no wonder locations are showing as "OOS" online so fast.

i only reserved one. if i feel like i want extras, i'll just go to FS to PM the rest :D



won't be higher by much.

as i said before, max $20 TIV at BBV, but likely lower than that b/c their PPed price (RV) will not be $40 if their reg. price for GT5P BNIB is $40 (like it should be)

Yeah, I was trying to fight against hoarders who try to turn a profit from these kind of deals. Sell for cost and earn PC points plus a few RFD ratings ftw. But alas, 'twas not meant to be. Their limit 1 per customer policy should be reinforced better. The guy who served me went to get my 4 and came back saying they didn't have any left. He was definitely willing to sell me 4 sets if they still had the stock.

[mahjongmaniac]

Yeah, I was trying to fight against hoarders who try to turn a profit from these kind of deals. Sell for cost and earn PC points plus a few RFD ratings ftw. But alas, 'twas not meant to be. Their limit 1 per customer policy should be reinforced better. The guy who served me went to get my 4 and came back saying they didn't have any left. He was definitely willing to sell me 4 sets if they still had the stock.

well, thing is, i don't believe the flyer mentioned anything about limits...
neither does it say online.


also, i find it shocking that 3 of them was given away... so much for the usefulness of "ISPU" when "reserving stock" means nothing.

[Usuyami]

well, thing is, i don't believe the flyer mentioned anything about limits...
neither does it say online.


also, i find it shocking that 3 of them was given away... so much for the usefulness of "ISPU" when "reserving stock" means nothing.

Not to mention the last set they held for me was a Sixaxis controller, not even a Dualshock 3. :mad: I was literally 2 seconds away from missing out on this deal, had to go and grab the last DS3 off the shelf. There were two other people who saw me take it and were like NOOOOOO!

[ZipSpeed]

I was just at BBV (Royal Oak Calgary location) and they take GT5P for $28 trade-in value! I traded both my copies in which is pretty much a brand new game right there.

[Kyle_87]

Thanks a bunch op, now i have 1 more ds3 to add to the 2 i got from hk. Thinking of getting one more and sell my sixaxis so i'll have 4 ds3, However are there even any 4 player games out on ps3 that warrant the purchase of 4 controllers?). I can only think of 4 player warhawk ^_^ Hopefully they get more stock soon since this is a hot price on the ds3. Anyways I'm betting there will be a few gt5 prologue and Sixaxis' on sale soon in BTS :P

[Moebiwankenobi]

Sixaxis today still had a TIV of $20 at EB in Calgary as well. I'm not sure why they are quoting you $10. At $10, I'd rather try and sell it locally.

[Rob76]

I picked up the bundle today from BB.

I was shocked to see how long the install of GT5 was. To my surprise, there was an update for the game and that took even longer. By the time it was all done, I had to leave for work.

The DS3 controller feels noticeably heavier but with the same dimensions. It feels better in the hand than the sixaxis.

[Uberclk]

so i asked my brother to pick up a bundle for me this afternoon in fearing of the RDF effect (and rightfully so)... he picked up a DS3 off the shelf and the staff said that was not the one and got one for him from the back. was there a difference version of the DS3? he thinks the packaging in the bundle was a bit smaller then the ones placed with the games?

this was at the Richmond Hill BB.

[Mystix]

so i asked my brother to pick up a bundle for me this afternoon in fearing of the RDF effect (and rightfully so)... he picked up a DS3 off the shelf and the staff said that was not the one and got one for him from the back. was there a difference version of the DS3? he thinks the packaging in the bundle was a bit smaller then the ones placed with the games?

this was at the Richmond Hill BB.

Maybe your brother got the regular sixaxis controller. I have one reserved for me but pondering if I should pick it up. I already have enough controllers and have no problem waiting for the full version Gran Turismo. Oh rfd, how you made me so weak

[cobretti]

I was lucky enough to get the last DS3 at Sherway BB during lunch today...and yeah install was quite long with 2 updates required afterward

[Netcruzer]

Bought the bundle and sold my sixaxis locally for $20.

Happy about the deal on a DualShock3

However...
I'm disappointed with GT5P. The online is totally useless. Has anyone been able to have an online race? no matchmaking.. holy smokes thats stupid. I was unaware before purchase that the online would suck/not work.

I was so spoiled by the 360 launch game PGR3 way back in the winter of 2005. Every time I play it (still to this day) I wonder why other racing games can't have as good of a online and menu interface as that game had. Even PGR4 was a backwards step for game flow/menu design.

Oh and I know online can be done well on the PS3 because CoD4 works every time.

Rant over.

[xeL|]

so this is sold out in BB everywhere huh?
I missed out.. boo.. hopefully they will restock sometimes next week.
Do they give out raincheck? :|

[xtcnrice]

pm'd FS :cheesygri

[JuGGERNAUT]

Bought GT5P on thursday but was able to pick up a DS3 at Surrey BB on friday. There were quite a few DS3's left.

First time playing any of the GT games....guess im not really a simulation fan.

[xtasyx]

Got mine at Sherway BB around 1PM. Had about 10 of each when i left.

Controller is noticably heavier, but it feels better like everyone else have said. GT5 installation was about 35-40minutes after everything. REALLY nice graphics though.

[Formula1]

so this is sold out in BB everywhere huh?
I missed out.. boo.. hopefully they will restock sometimes next week.
Do they give out raincheck? :|

You can still order it online and get it shipped for a few bucks extra.

[TechRock]

Bought the bundle and sold my sixaxis locally for $20.

Happy about the deal on a DualShock3

However...
I'm disappointed with GT5P. The online is totally useless. Has anyone been able to have an online race? no matchmaking.. holy smokes thats stupid. I was unaware before purchase that the online would suck/not work.

I was so spoiled by the 360 launch game PGR3 way back in the winter of 2005. Every time I play it (still to this day) I wonder why other racing games can't have as good of a online and menu interface as that game had. Even PGR4 was a backwards step for game flow/menu design.

Oh and I know online can be done well on the PS3 because CoD4 works every time.

Rant over.

just wait a bit, a major patch is coming

These features are also confirmed (credits to Cyborg_Mantis for posting this on the GT5 board)
(original source: http://gran-turismo.co.kr/bbs/zboard.php?id=news&no=69):
- Online garage
- Head to head racing
- Time trial
- Track day
- B-spec race
- License test
- Drift contest
- Tuning/setting features
- Friend list
- Lobby
- Voice chat
- Bulletin board
- Spectator mode
- Team builder
- Club builder
- Color/livery editor
- Number plate editor
- Race builder tool
- Photo album

[loquitotrucho]

pm'd at FS .. the sales guy asked to pm to bb offer to the cashier , cashier ask me " what was bb offer ? i told him the controller was free if i bought the game (which i honestly tought was the case lol) and he did give it to me for free lol ....

[xtcnrice]

pm'd at FS .. the sales guy asked to pm to bb offer to the cashier , cashier ask me " what was bb offer ? i told him the controller was free if i bought the game (which i honestly tought was the case lol) and he did give it to me for free lol ....

wow.. lucky guy. that cashier must have been a total idiot to fall for that one. you mustve been his first pm of the day.. nice job

[Usuyami]

pm'd at FS .. the sales guy asked to pm to bb offer to the cashier , cashier ask me " what was bb offer ? i told him the controller was free if i bought the game (which i honestly tought was the case lol) and he did give it to me for free lol ....

Wow that's some serious swindling skill there.

[e_boy]

Picked up mine at Cambie BB with my internet order. I looked around and they were sold out. Wicked deal. Traded the game in to BBV for $28. All I wanted was the controller anyways and even though I lost a bit of money on the game the controller still comes out to $32+tax which is a steal. Plus i needed to add credit on my BBV account anyways. Up to $285 now!

[mitsui]

Picked up mine at Cambie BB with my internet order. I looked around and they were sold out. Wicked deal. Traded the game in to BL for $28. All I wanted was the controller anyways and even though I lost a bit of money on the game the controller still comes out to $32+tax which is a steal. Plus i needed to add credit on my BL account anyways. Up to $285 now!

should have sold it on craigslist

ppl r selling GT5 for around $35~$40 brand new sealed
lol

[jamesson]

Did BB increase the online price of the DS3?
It comes up as $24.99 in the bundle price instead of $20.
I checked earlier today and I could have swore the price was $59.99 for the bundle. Now it shows as $64.99.
What's up with that?
I guess I'll have to go instore for this deal.

[rahzel]

yeah, wtf? i ordered it for store pickup anyway. ill ask them about that when i get there.

[Viper98]

I dunno if this was brought up before but avoid going ot EB to trade in GT5

$13 TIV ftl

[Type_R_Nammer]

do i need a print out of the email for store pick up?

[BD006]

do i need a print out of the email for store pick up?

Yes... did you not read the e-mail?

[Kurtz7834]

Great deal.

The new controller will take about an hour to charge. As others have said, GT5 will need about 30 minutes worth of installing / updating and you'll be good to go.

While I was waiting for the install, changed the input on my tv and watched one of the extra features on my Blade Runner HD DVD set. I love technology.

Only played GT5 for a half hour, graphics are beautiful, the handling does not seem to be as realistic feeling as GT4, but it might just be me.

[Viper98]

Did BB increase the online price of the DS3?
It comes up as $24.99 in the bundle price instead of $20.
I checked earlier today and I could have swore the price was $59.99 for the bundle. Now it shows as $64.99.
What's up with that?
I guess I'll have to go instore for this deal.


it's saying $25 for mee too:confused:

[guppy98]

Thanks OP! I picked up GT5, DS3, a 40GB PS3, Blu remote yesterday. Loving GT5 on my 110" projector screen. Looks great!

[Jaytee]

it's saying $25 for mee too:confused:

Hmmm...it wasnt like that yesterday. Looks like a bug because it still says DS3 for $20 not $25.

I think this deal with be dead by the end of today. Good deal. :)

[Viper98]

Thanks OP! I picked up GT5, DS3, a 40GB PS3, Blu remote yesterday. Loving GT5 on my 110" projector screen. Looks great!

how big are the jaggies on your screen?

[DaveTO]

There are some newb settings like active steering and some other settings that make the cars easier to drive, you can turn those off and it makes things a lot more interesting.

Great deal.

Only played GT5 for a half hour, graphics are beautiful, the handling does not seem to be as realistic feeling as GT4, but it might just be me.

[JaXeN]

it's saying $25 for mee too:confused:


Just order it anyway and call them after confirmation change to the correct value.

If it's for instore pickup, they won't be able to do anything, but call them all the same.

Make sure they note it on your case and when you go to pickup tell them that the total is incorrect and that they may call CS to verify. :)

[bigboi]

Thanks, OP. Great Deal, picked one up last night. I only want the DS3 :cheesygri

[Viper98]

Thanks, OP. Great Deal, picked one up last night. I only want the DS3 :cheesygri


word

I'm gonna buy 2 more copies(got one yesterday for the right price) and just sell them off so I can have 4 DS3 controllers

[A 06]

Does EBGames price match this bundle too?

[ADBAWG]

i think ALL RFDers should do ^that :D

I picked up what appeared to be the last DS3 at the Richmond BB at around 1030am this morning after grabbing a set at FS.

You gotta send me a copy of that e-mail! Please! :-0

Please have this email posted on the RFD main page! :D

Don't know where this should be posted, but here is the e-mail reply from FS that FS PM 110% with BB. I created the same e-mail (switched BB with FS) and send it to BB HQ (which is the same building as the FS HQ in Burnaby, BC). And what do you know I got the same response.....well duh didn't you know Futureshop is Bestbuy! :razz:

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u135/THE_ABDAWG/FSPriceMatchingpg1.gif

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u135/THE_ABDAWG/FSPriceMatchingpg2.gif

[ashs]

just got back from the brampton best buy, they have over 10 copies of GT5P and over 10 DS3 controllers. I bought 2 myself. cheers.

[firehawk12]

For you guys who don't want GT5P, just buy it at Futureshop so that you can return it later at full price.

[xeL|]

For you guys who don't want GT5P, just buy it at Futureshop so that you can return it later at full price.

how does that make sense?
You'll have 2 GT5P before you refund 1.

[mahjongmaniac]

Not to mention the last set they held for me was a Sixaxis controller, not even a Dualshock 3. :mad: I was literally 2 seconds away from missing out on this deal, had to go and grab the last DS3 off the shelf. There were two other people who saw me take it and were like NOOOOOO!

perhaps you could've asked for a RC for the DS3?

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I was just at BBV (Royal Oak Calgary location) and they take GT5P for $28 trade-in value! I traded both my copies in which is pretty much a brand new game right there.

that's actually shocking to hear.

if they resell it for $40 PPed, that's not 100% profit :-0

[firehawk12]

how does that make sense?
You'll have 2 GT5P before you refund 1.

How?

You'll have a receipt with
GT5P - 39.99
GT5P - 39.99
DS3 - 20
DS3 - 20

So, return the two GT5P and you have two DS3 for 40.
Better than losing 12 bucks to Blockbuster or EB or whatever.

Or maybe I was just lucky and they didn't set them up as a package for me.

[ashs]

my receipt says 59.99$ for the pair

[game_fanatic]

How?

You'll have a receipt with
GT5P - 39.99
GT5P - 39.99
DS3 - 20
DS3 - 20

So, return the two GT5P and you have two DS3 for 40.
Better than losing 12 bucks to Blockbuster or EB or whatever.

Or maybe I was just lucky and they didn't set them up as a package for me.

Nah, you're quite correct. My receipt at FS doesn't show it being bundled, just the controller for $16.50 and the game for $39.99.

[firehawk12]

Lucky. No 10% for me. :)

[danman227460]

Depends on how the cashier did it. Of course FS wouldn't have it listed as a bundle as they were not offering the bundle. BB SHOULD have listed both items as a bundle to prevent people from trying to get the DS3 for 20 while returning the game. So if you got a casher that wasn't paying attention or scanned it wrong, it might have appeared as single items instead of a bundle. If I was BB, I would have given cashiers a separate barcode to scan to indicate a bundle instead of scanning the actual packing of the game and DS3.

[JnJosh]

so on the reciepts you are getting from FS it is not showing bundled? interesting.

I may give it a try but I will wait a couple of days before I return the game.

[Netcruzer]

just wait a bit, a major patch is coming

These features are also confirmed (credits to Cyborg_Mantis for posting this on the GT5 board)
(original source: http://gran-turismo.co.kr/bbs/zboard.php?id=news&no=69):
- Online garage
- Head to head racing
- Time trial
- Track day
- B-spec race
- License test
- Drift contest
- Tuning/setting features
- Friend list
- Lobby
- Voice chat
- Bulletin board
- Spectator mode
- Team builder
- Club builder
- Color/livery editor
- Number plate editor
- Race builder tool
- Photo album

Wouldn't those be features for the final GT5 game, not Prologue?

GT5P is fine for short plays of offline racing, but advertising 16 player online racing is BS, good luck ever getting that to work as it plays now. Hasn't this game already been out in Japan and UK for months? How can the online be broken still.. the game had to be installed, and have a lengthy patch applied before I could play. I'm so glad I bought the blu-ray so I can resell it later. I don't think I'll be playing it a lot unless they fix the menus and online stuff.

[mahjongmaniac]

should have sold it on craigslist

ppl r selling GT5 for around $35~$40 brand new sealed
lol

$40? who would be dumb enough to buy it for $40 when it's $40 retail everywhere...

unless you want to save the taxes...

[mahjongmaniac]

Does EBGames price match this bundle too?

you could try, but you better do it soon.

some stores actually call to check for stock (yes, for those who didn't know, EBG does stock verifications before PMing, even tho they don't have a PM policy written in stone anywhere)

they may also decline the PM if the price gap is >$20 (which is the case here)


errr... YMMV i guess.

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Nah, you're quite correct. My receipt at FS doesn't show it being bundled, just the controller for $16.50 and the game for $39.99.

well, fact is, will not show it as bundled simply cuz they don't have the same promo as BB

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So if you got a casher that wasn't paying attention or scanned it wrong, it might have appeared as single items instead of a bundle. If I was BB, I would have given cashiers a separate barcode to scan to indicate a bundle instead of scanning the actual packing of the game and DS3.

i'm not entirely sure about this, but for bundle deals, sometimes the cashiers have to enter some code in their system to indicate a bundle sale... while at times i've also seen a simple scan of the items and the bundle deal comes up "automatically" ....

[danman227460]

i'm not entirely sure about this, but for bundle deals, sometimes the cashiers have to enter some code in their system to indicate a bundle sale... while at times i've also seen a simple scan of the items and the bundle deal comes up "automatically" ....

Ye sometimes. What I think it really is though is: Scan Item A and Scan Item B. Item B causes a reduction in price after Item A. It happens sometimes when you go to the grocery stores. Buy 2 for 4 or something like that or at HMV for the 2 for 30, 2 for 40, 2 for 50. This deal could be seen as a 2 for 60 deal. I have no idea how the system would be set up in this case so.

[The Cake is a Lie]

Got mine yesterday @ BB Hwy7 and Weston Road. Just finished installing and updating, beautiful game, can't wait to see it in full.

[Super strokey]

My BB receipt shows teh DS3 as cost 0 and the game as costing 59 lol

[A 06]

you could try, but you better do it soon.

some stores actually call to check for stock (yes, for those who didn't know, EBG does stock verifications before PMing, even tho they don't have a PM policy written in stone anywhere)

they may also decline the PM if the price gap is >$20 (which is the case here)


errr... YMMV i guess.

Tried and failed.

A few years ago when BB had that 120degree PS2 Logitech Racing Wheel on sale for $29.99 (from $129.99) I was able to PM at EB but that was back when I frequently visited and was on friendly terms with a few of the employees and manager. Oh well.

Its unforunate that everything seems to sell out here no matter how early I try and go. Either there's too many people aware of these deals or there's not enough stock :\

[chilipad]

I got a raincheck at Heartland store. Shouldn't have to wait long for controllers to re-stock.

[xeL|]

anyone has any updates on Richmond Hill BB?
The website says it has no stock on either item.

[danman227460]

Tried and failed.

A few years ago when BB had that 120degree PS2 Logitech Racing Wheel on sale for $29.99 (from $129.99) I was able to PM at EB but that was back when I frequently visited and was on friendly terms with a few of the employees and manager. Oh well.

Its unforunate that everything seems to sell out here no matter how early I try and go. Either there's too many people aware of these deals or there's not enough stock :\

I think hoarders sums up this little tidbit perfectly. I mean 59.99 for a game you can flip for 40 and a controller you can flip for 60. That is a no brainer for profit. After taxes and all, you make out with about 30. You have enough of those and you can easily walk out with enough. It is sad but true. There are people out there who truly wanted this bundle for what it was but some people can only see profit.

[diabolical7]

got mine, very satisfied will open/play it when i go back home

[farx8]

Richmond hill bestbuy and markham bestbuy out of stock, how ever downsview best buy(duffering and wilson) still should have some left, last time i checked they had about 6 DS3 Controllers and about 12 GT5, that were on display, i dont know if they have any in stock hidden. I bought mine at 11:30am.. today..

[nina]

I live in downtown Toronto, but had to go up to the Yonge + Eglinton Future Shop store to PM this deal. They have tons of GT5 and a handful DS3s.

They wouldn't beat Best Buy's price, but I figured just getting in on this deal is good enough. On the receipt, they rang both things together as a single charge of $59.99 (they've caught on).

Best Buy at Dundas + Bay was also giving raincheques for this deal - that's another option, since you get 30 days to redeem it.

Good luck!

[jeffyjaixx]

anyone has any updates on Richmond Hill BB?
The website says it has no stock on either item.

The SR there said maybe Sunday morning they will have more stock coming in. Maybe.

[christonian]

was at bestbuy STC yesterday around 4-5pm probably 6-10 controllers left and lots of GT5P left

great deal for everyone and good price to get the dual shock experience and a game to show off the graphics of the PS3

[lowe]

I got mine at FS, I lined up at customer service, I said I wanted to do a price match, the associate said, 'oh GT5 and the controller?, yeah, we're doing that'. Made it real quick and easy for me :)

I got the game for 39.99 and the controller for 20.00. I didn't really care that they didn't give me the difference for the controller, I just wanted to use my giftcard that I had sitting around

[xeL|]

this thing is sold out everywhere!
GAH!

[darklord700]

Another successful PM from FS. The clerk only charged me $40 for the bundle minus 10%, so only $36 for the game and DS3 combined.

[rambokid]

Sent spouse to FS for PM, receipt shown $19.99 for DS3 + $36.99 GT5P + tax, WTF. That is only 108.5% PM. Later on, FS said BB = FS, can't do 110% PM. Too bad I was not there, WTF is this 108.5% PM.

I am going to send rant email to head office then bring email to stupid FS. Just for the principle, I want the $0.57 back :D

BTW, how to tell if the two items are bundled? I don't see any special code on the receipt. I should be able to just return the $36.99 GT5P and keep the $19.99 DS3 :confused:

[shanomac317]

Another successful PM from FS. The clerk only charged me $40 for the bundle minus 10%, so only $36 for the game and DS3 combined.

Haha...I just got the same thing....she didnt realize that it was $20 for the DS3. Sooo good.

[mohemia]

Another successful PM from FS. The clerk only charged me $40 for the bundle minus 10%, so only $36 for the game and DS3 combined.

seriously. i got it for 39.99 + 16.50 + tax at futureshop pm. walmart denied the pm. they said they dont pm promotions. Futureshop gave me a hard time still. how did you get for 36?? was it a dumb employee??

[balance]

was at bestbuy STC yesterday around 4-5pm probably 6-10 controllers left and lots of GT5P left

great deal for everyone and good price to get the dual shock experience and a game to show off the graphics of the PS3

went BB STC today at 5pm no more dual shock 3 left

[Evil Techie]

does BB have a scanning code of conduct?

the ISPU email says controller is $19.99 but my bill says $20.00
do i get like another $10 off?

[nos-sti]

no stock at Richmond Hill BB

went all the way down to woodbridge today to pick it up.. they didn't have the DS3 but i picked up GT5 anyways (had to spend my stupid $5 reward zone certificate).. figured i could go in on another day this week and try and pick up a DS3... *crosses fingers*

[don_lee103]

Wow that's some serious swindling skill there.

How come when I add GT5 & DS3, it comes out as $64.99 instead of $59.99? The controller is $5 more?!

[guppy98]

how big are the jaggies on your screen?

Actually, not too bad. I only really notice it when the cars are in the garage at which time they are BRUTAL.

[johnmoon]

Just went to BB Richmond Hill after work and they had three on hold for me
for the order that I placed yesterday 4AM

but yes none of DS3 were left on the shelve... RFD effect?

[MikeMurphy]

I just "returned" my GT5P to FS and bought it back with the DS3 :)

Talk to Pablo at FS on Granville but they may not have stock until next week.

Thanks for the tip!

[kuzi]

Price of the controller is now up to $59.99 alone essentially making Gran Turismo free if you are already buying a controller.

[kuzi]

Just went to BB Richmond Hill after work and they had three on hold for me
for the order that I placed yesterday 4AM

but yes none of DS3 were left on the shelve... RFD effect?


of course RFD effect!!!

[Woah!]

I just "returned" my GT5P to FS and bought it back with the DS3 :)

Talk to Pablo at FS on Granville but they may not have stock until next week.

Thanks for the tip!

I was there yesterday,they had GT5P,but no controllers.....but it sounds like you actually picked up a controller today:confused: .
Is that correct?????

Regardless,I bot the game,and they gave me a printed-out raincheck for a $20 DS3.....so it wasn't as total loss.
I was told the controller should arrive shortly,and the raincheck is valid for a month anyways.
I think I'll hold off on opening the game though,just in case they get funny when I go to pick up the $20 DS3 sometime next week,or the following week.
I don't wanna pay $40 for this version of GT5.....but the bundle is a great price.

[Type_R_Nammer]

pciked mines up @ coquitlam location :cheesygri

[sungfra]

Bought 1 from Richmond Hill BB & another set from Markville BB (need 2 controllers). So now need to figure out what to do with the 2nd game?

[MacBuster]

I played GT5 for a short while. After Forza 2, it's pretty disappointing.

The DS3 is nice, but GT5 will be one sale.

[mahjongmaniac]

Tried and failed.

A few years ago when BB had that 120degree PS2 Logitech Racing Wheel on sale for $29.99 (from $129.99) I was able to PM at EB but that was back when I frequently visited and was on friendly terms with a few of the employees and manager. Oh well.

a few yrs ago... was that before Gamestop bought out EBG?

but anyway, yes if you have "connections" things like PMing go so much more smoother

Its unforunate that everything seems to sell out here no matter how early I try and go. Either there's too many people aware of these deals or there's not enough stock :\

not enough stock could be one of the reasons, but don't be surprised to hear that a store ran OOS simply cuz there are a bunch of hoarders on here who are only here to make a profit.

BB should've made this a limit 1 per customer thing.... at least it'll prevent ppl f/ hoarding.

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They wouldn't beat Best Buy's price, but I figured just getting in on this deal is good enough. On the receipt, they rang both things together as a single charge of $59.99 (they've caught on).

no surprise. some FS/BB's know about RFD, and i'd imagine they've (FS) already had returns ...
you can tell that ^that's eventually gonna happen by how many on here have the intention of abusing this deal....

[rahzel]

How come when I add GT5 & DS3, it comes out as $64.99 instead of $59.99? The controller is $5 more?!
either buy it in store, or do an in-store pickup and get them adjust it there. or order online and e-mail CS. i did an in-store pickup order and got them to adjust it.

put in a good 4 hours of GT5P today and im loving it.

@MadBuster, what makes it so disappointing? :confused: im a pretty big racing sim fan and i think its definitely one of the best out there, much better than previous GT's imo (in terms of physics, AI etc).

[mahjongmaniac]

Sent spouse to FS for PM, receipt shown $19.99 for DS3 + $36.99 GT5P + tax, WTF. That is only 108.5% PM. Later on, FS said BB = FS, can't do 110% PM. Too bad I was not there, WTF is this 108.5% PM.


i can tell you what that "108.5% PM" is... it's the result of a lazy/incompetent CSR that's unable to calc. the correct 110% PB :cheesygri

BTW, how to tell if the two items are bundled? I don't see any special code on the receipt. I should be able to just return the $36.99 GT5P and keep the $19.99 DS3 :confused:

if it's bundled, the 2 or more items listed on the receipt will only have one price.

there should be some promo code below the last of the promo item listed on the receipt.

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but yes none of DS3 were left on the shelve... RFD effect?

if you wanna know if a bunch of them are reserved for ISPU orders, just simply ask a CSR for a SKU check, and then the inventory lookup screen will show "total on hand", "web p/u reserved", "defective", "factory fresh", "refurb/OB", price, etc. etc...

RFD effect? hell yes

[pnyknights]

Anyone know that the current TIV for GT5P at EB is right now?
I wanna get this mainly for the DS3, but thinking if I should wait to get the 'full' game later in the year?

[comdot]

Am I ever glad I did not pay full price for this boaring demo, WTF this better not be a preview of the full game.

[Viper98]

Anyone know that the current TIV for GT5P at EB is right now?
I wanna get this mainly for the DS3, but thinking if I should wait to get the 'full' game later in the year?

$13

[e_boy]

Anyone know that the current TIV for GT5P at EB is right now?
I wanna get this mainly for the DS3, but thinking if I should wait to get the 'full' game later in the year?

Same all I wanted and needed was the DS3. Don't go to EB as somebody pointed out it is only $13, but I can't confirm that. I traded mine in last night at BBV and got $28 for it.

[comdot]

Same all I wanted and needed was the DS3. Don't go to EB as somebody pointed out it is only $13, but I can't confirm that. I traded mine in last night at BBV and got $28 for it.

was it already open?

[victor_vvv]

I went to FS on Granville saturday at 5pm and the stupid girl at the customer service counter told me there was a big discussion on friday about price matching BB on the deal. i unknowingly bought and opened my GT5 from FS on friday, so I was asking if they would give me a raincheck at least for the DS3 for $20. She said no because one, BB is out of stock, and two, they don't match bundle pricing. I'm sooo freakin' ticked off at FS and their stupid made up policies that seem to change from one store to the next, from one day to another. What do you guys think? should I try going to another FS? Is there any one in and around vancouver that's been giving out price matches or rainchecks?

[swaghunter]

wow, lots of bad feedback on GT5....
my copy is just sitting there unopened, debating if I should keep it.

I probably would get bored too, as I only like arcadey racers (pgr4), but I'm a graphics nut, so I usually like to have a game that shows off my system on HDTV....

but is it even worth it for the graphics alone??

[xeL|]

still no stocks at Richmond Hill BB?
It's sunday morning! AH!

[spursbob]

No BB in town. I guess that means I can't price match at FS?

[jeffyjaixx]

wow, lots of bad feedback on GT5....
my copy is just sitting there unopened, debating if I should keep it.

I probably would get bored too, as I only like arcadey racers (pgr4), but I'm a graphics nut, so I usually like to have a game that shows off my system on HDTV....

but is it even worth it for the graphics alone??

I opened it and I wasn't really expecting much but wow, better than I expected. :-0

[blakjak]

No BB in town. I guess that means I can't price match at FS?


You can buy it from the BB website, so they should still be able to price match at FS.

[Squeeky]

$40? who would be dumb enough to buy it for $40 when it's $40 retail everywhere...

You would be surprised.

[rambokid]

Sent spouse to FS for PM, receipt shown $19.99 for DS3 + $36.99 GT5P + tax, WTF. That is only 108.5% PM. Later on, FS said BB = FS, can't do 110% PM. Too bad I was not there, WTF is this 108.5% PM.
i can tell you what that "108.5% PM" is... it's the result of a lazy/incompetent CSR that's unable to calc. the correct 110% PB :cheesygri
I got the 10% difference back + the original 8.5%, not as good as darklord700's $36 + tax.

I was unable to refund GT5P alone due to "package" even the receipt shown the items individually. CS issued another receipt for DS3 only, -$19.99 then +$16.49. Basically, I got PMed at 118.6% :lol:

DS3 $19.99
GT5P $ 36.99
DS3 -$19.99
DS3 +$16.49
==========
+ tax = $60.43 :lol:

[Rob76]

wow, lots of bad feedback on GT5....
my copy is just sitting there unopened, debating if I should keep it.

I probably would get bored too, as I only like arcadey racers (pgr4), but I'm a graphics nut, so I usually like to have a game that shows off my system on HDTV....

but is it even worth it for the graphics alone??

I think it's definitely worth it. If you're a car racing fan, and GT fan in particular, then this is a no brainer. It's got a ton of cars and 6 reversible tracks - all gorgeous. And the DS3 works great with it. Based on the few hours on it so far, I will definitely be getting the full thing when it comes out.

It would be icing on the cake if at the time we'd be able to trade back Prologue for the full thing discounted.

[Woah!]

I think it's definitely worth it. If you're a car racing fan, and GT fan in particular, then this is a no brainer. It's got a ton of cars and 6 reversible tracks - all gorgeous. And the DS3 works great with it. Based on the few hours on it so far, I will definitely be getting the full thing when it comes out.

It would be icing on the cake if at the time we'd be able to trade back Prologue for the full thing discounted.

At this point I can only speculate...but my guess is that when the full version is released,the PSN will have either an add-on pkg or full version downloadable option for a fee for owners of GT5P.

After all,Warhawk was marketed as either a DL or retail pkg as well.

[thechampion116]

At this point I can only speculate...but my guess is that when the full version is released,the PSN will have either an add-on pkg or full version downloadable option for a fee for owners of GT5P.

After all,Warhawk was marketed as either a DL or retail pkg as well.

there is no way they would do that. They will charge full price to GT5P owners obviously to make more money and those whom absolutely love the series will continue to do so.

[torontoraptor]

wow, lots of bad feedback on GT5....
my copy is just sitting there unopened, debating if I should keep it.

I probably would get bored too, as I only like arcadey racers (pgr4), but I'm a graphics nut, so I usually like to have a game that shows off my system on HDTV....

but is it even worth it for the graphics alone??

I don't think there is any game out there with more photo-realistic graphics on any system. So, the answer is yes if you want to show off your system and HDTV.

[johnmoon]

I absolutely love it with G25... theres no such game that everyone likes
some do and some dont and I DO

[nos-sti]

hey guys,

i was unable to obtain the DS3 at woodbridge (as posted a page back) i was just curiuos if i would be able to bring in my receipt to BB and get a raincheck on the DS3 alone for $20???

Also is ok if i open the GT5 or do i have to bring that with me if i want to get the raincheck

thanks in advance!!!

[rahzel]

wow, lots of bad feedback on GT5....
my copy is just sitting there unopened, debating if I should keep it.

I probably would get bored too, as I only like arcadey racers (pgr4), but I'm a graphics nut, so I usually like to have a game that shows off my system on HDTV....

but is it even worth it for the graphics alone??
the bad feedback is from people who don't like sims. if you like sims, you'll like GT5P.

[adangca]

I went to the Yonge/Eglinton FS yesterday. Plenty of Dual Shock 3s. I was billed as a combo - $59.99.

I also went to the one on Eglinton/Laird, but they manager started to catch on and actually called all the Best Buy's in the area in order to PM. None of the BBs had it so the only thing saving my PM was that the clerk had PM'd a guy in front of me before the manager jumped in. I had to persuade them to allow me to PM since the guy before me was allowed.

[game_fanatic]

I got the 10% difference back + the original 8.5%, not as good as darklord700's $36 + tax.

I was unable to refund GT5P alone due to "package" even the receipt shown the items individually. CS issued another receipt for DS3 only, -$19.99 then +$16.49. Basically, I got PMed at 118.6% :lol:

DS3 $19.99
GT5P $ 36.99
DS3 -$19.99
DS3 +$16.49
==========
+ tax = $60.43 :lol:

You went back to FS to get $0.50 back? Why waste your time?

[chriswong1628]

went to FS on yonge and 16th. The lady said no, it's an exclusive offer from Bb therefore we cannot pm it. What we can do is deduct $20 off the controller when you buy GT5.

Damn. I even tried to get the Hdmi/usb cable that was on the TRUS flyer.. that lady just wouldn't let me pm anything. :cry:

[dysonlu]

If you only enjoy arcade or semi-arcade, then move along, GT is not for you. GT is mainly for car and racing enthusiasts (with racing wheel for example). Others should stick with NFS and Burnout.

[systros]

Can't beat high def photo-realistic graphics and full clutch, H-shifter support...

[christonian]

sold my 2nd copy of GT5P for 40 today which im happy for because you can get anywhere else for like 30-35 now lol

anybody know the trade in value of Sixaxis Controllers at Eb and BB because im selling mine for 60 without packaging but if i can get more i rather put it towards GTA4 or MGS4

[xeL|]

sold my 2nd copy of GT5P for 40 today which im happy for because you can get anywhere else for like 30-35 now lol

anybody know the trade in value of Sixaxis Controllers at Eb and BB because im selling mine for 60 without packaging but if i can get more i rather put it towards GTA4 or MGS4

wow.. lucky you to get $40 for GT5P.
$60 for opened sixaxis? you are pushing it. People say the TIV is around 13.. if you are lucky.. you get TIV in the $20s.

[jonkaho]

wow.. lucky you to get $40 for GT5P.
$60 for opened sixaxis? you are pushing it. People say the TIV is around 13.. if you are lucky.. you get TIV in the $20s.

i think EB sells the used sixaxis for 39.99.

[christonian]

wow.. lucky you to get $40 for GT5P.
$60 for opened sixaxis? you are pushing it. People say the TIV is around 13.. if you are lucky.. you get TIV in the $20s.

thanks for quick reply

yah i know 40 for GT5P was super lucky and its the same guy thats buying my controllers. Kijiji is filled with the uninformed population;) .

so if everything goes right i will have 2 controllers and GT5P copy for myself for 40 dollars:lol:

so pretty much bought GT5P like i was going to do anyways and got 2 dual shock 3 for free

THANKS BESTBUY

[ckegg]

The TIV for a sixaxis at EB is $20

[rahzel]

If you only enjoy arcade or semi-arcade, then move along, GT is not for you. GT is mainly for car and racing enthusiasts (with racing wheel for example). Others should stick with NFS and Burnout.
agreed. but its definitely worth a try. i was not a racing sim fan at all before, but ever since i played the first GT, i am a big fan now. its also good demo material because it looks so good.

[AlphaTwo]

Seeing everyone taking advantage of the sale to rake in $ while I can't even find a copy for myself to play is certainly disappointing.

Hopefully they will restock soon.

[xeL|]

Seeing everyone taking advantage of the sale to rake in $ while I can't even find a copy for myself to play is certainly disappointing.

Hopefully they will restock soon.

+123912031830131283129310
:evil:

[mahjongmaniac]

was it already open?

doesn't matter if it's open. same TIV.

but if you wanna avoid suspicious eyes, bring in an opened copy.

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I went to FS on Granville saturday at 5pm and the stupid girl at the customer service counter told me there was a big discussion on friday about price matching BB on the deal. i unknowingly bought and opened my GT5 from FS on friday, so I was asking if they would give me a raincheck at least for the DS3 for $20. She said no because one, BB is out of stock, and two, they don't match bundle pricing. I'm sooo freakin' ticked off at FS and their stupid made up policies that seem to change from one store to the next, from one day to another. What do you guys think? should I try going to another FS? Is there any one in and around vancouver that's been giving out price matches or rainchecks?

^ OOS is valid reason, but i'm not so sure about bundle pricing. neither of FS/BB's PM policy explicitly states they don't PM bundle/pkg prices

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No BB in town. I guess that means I can't price match at FS?

technically spking, yes.

if i were you, it may be less hassle if you just bought it online f/ BB.ca

[christonian]

technically spking, yes.

if i were you, it may be less hassle if you just bought it online f/ BB.ca

yah thats what i was going to recommend to AlphaTwo but its sold out which sucks hopefully they restock but you never know

[mahjongmaniac]

You went back to FS to get $0.50 back? Why waste your time?

for some, it's about the principle...

to each their own.

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went to FS on yonge and 16th. The lady said no, it's an exclusive offer from Bb therefore we cannot pm it. What we can do is deduct $20 off the controller when you buy GT5.

that would be BS to me... "exclusive" ???

well every retailer out there has "exclusive sales" that others may not have on the same wk. :rolleyes:

[christonian]

Seeing everyone taking advantage of the sale to rake in $ while I can't even find a copy for myself to play is certainly disappointing.

Hopefully they will restock soon.

i would look into buying a copy for 30/35 from either here, kijiji or craigslist the market right now is flooded with people trying to get rid of their copies because either they dont like the game or have 2 copies and you will save on tax but i guess if you want the whole package you wont be able to find it except at best buy because most people who are selling DS3 are selling for 50

[kareshi]

why does the DS3 show up as $25 instead of $20 now (after adding both game and DS3)?

[rambokid]

You went back to FS to get $0.50 back? Why waste your time?Yup, just for the principle of it, FS != BB :D. We passed by that FS everytime we went out, so not really waste of time. Lucky this time thanked to newbie CS, got $3 instead of $0.50 :lol:

Good graphics and car dynamic, money well spent. Really need steering wheel to get good score :(.

[AlphaTwo]

i would look into buying a copy for 30/35 from either here, kijiji or craigslist the market right now is flooded with people trying to get rid of their copies because either they dont like the game or have 2 copies and you will save on tax but i guess if you want the whole package you wont be able to find it except at best buy because most people who are selling DS3 are selling for 50Well, the game itself isn't as attractive at $35, because that is the used price at EB anyways. It's the idea that both that + the DS3 is coming in at $60.

[Kyle_87]

speaking of steering wheels, do you guy recommend the g25 or the new driving force gt?

[heimdal]

I ordered the DS3 and GT5P to be shipped, now it shows GT5P is OOS.

Since they say each item will be shipped when available and will be charged at the time of shipping, I wonder if I could cancel GT5P when I receive the DS3 in the mail? :D

[xeL|]

I ordered the DS3 and GT5P to be shipped, now it shows GT5P is OOS.

Since they say each item will be shipped when available and will be charged at the time of shipping, I wonder if I could cancel GT5P when I receive the DS3 in the mail? :D

wow.. that's very sneaky!
and smart at the same time if it works!
you tell me.. but both are OOS... and won't be shipped AFAIK.

[rfman]

speaking of steering wheels, do you guy recommend the g25 or the new driving force gt?

G25 all the way... It's not the same without the clutch and 6-speed shifter!

[don_lee103]

I ordered the DS3 and GT5P to be shipped, now it shows GT5P is OOS.

Since they say each item will be shipped when available and will be charged at the time of shipping, I wonder if I could cancel GT5P when I receive the DS3 in the mail? :D

Guys.. promotion is a promotion. please don't try to commit anything stupid. If you want the controller with a discount, get the game with it, otherwise buy the controller @ a regular price. There are still a lot of people, like me, who has not succeded in acquiring one yet. >:( >:(

[kzboi]

Guys.. promotion is a promotion. please don't try to commit anything stupid. If you want the controller with a discount, get the game with it, otherwise buy the controller @ a regular price. There are still a lot of people, like me, who has not succeded in acquiring one yet. >:( >:(

you mad? LOL...

[bluegill]

A successful price match was given by the fine folks at Future Shop.

What I found weird is when you add GT5P in your shopping cart at Best Buy, then a side window identifies that you qualify to purchase the genuine PS3 Dual Shock for an extra $20. However, you can't have the controller shipped to you as it's labeled for 'pick-up only'. So you can get the game mailed to you, but not the new controller?!? Checked several stores to see their availability of stock on the new controller and all were sold out around the GTA.

So on that note, check out Future Shop if you want the product in hand and save on s/h expenses.

Great deal none the less! :)

[don_lee103]

you mad? LOL...

No, I am not mad... I just don't understand why people are being soo greedy.

[AzNCrAzYcOoLeR]

I managed to pick one up at STC BB, but since my friends already have one and a dual shock controller already, i'm going to be returning mine to the store.

If anyone wants it, PM me. I'll sell it @ the price I paid which is $68 round from 67.78. Unopened of course.

First come first serve, willing to meet at union station, dundas, kennedy, STC, pacific mall area.

[winson82]

wow.. lucky you to get $40 for GT5P.
$60 for opened sixaxis? you are pushing it. People say the TIV is around 13.. if you are lucky.. you get TIV in the $20s.

Actually I traded mine in to BBV and their value for GT5P is $28

[SuSHi]

No, I am not mad... I just don't understand why people are being soo greedy.

in the words of michael jackson "tell 'em it's just human nature"

[Viper98]

Actually I traded mine in to BBV and their value for GT5P is $28

$13 is the TIV at EB

[dtchan]

Anyone played the game yet?
I can't seem to find out how you can play with your friends?
Is it randomly matched players?

[Bwadd]

Anyone know if we can mod the cars, I have been playing a few time snow and can't find out how to buy stuff for the car, etc... maybe its not included in this version

[Seifer]

Anyone know if we can mod the cars, I have been playing a few time snow and can't find out how to buy stuff for the car, etc... maybe its not included in this version

Pass licenses if you want to mod the cars !

[winson82]

$13 is the TIV at EB

haha typical of EB to jack you. The game is $40 and it just came out, $13 is a joke. The $28 at BBV I got on the other hand was pretty decent.

[conjurer]

I was able to easily PM at FS...they also did not bundle it and gave the extra 10% off...I was able to return GTP without hassle. Probably the easiest PM I have ever done with FS

[ecaps]

I am returning mine but thought someone here may want it. PM me if you are interested. Both the game and the controller are unopened and can be had for $68. I can meet up at Downtown Toronto or Richmond Hill.

[gacomeau1]

Is it just me, or has BB upped the price to $25 for the DS3?

[maebach]

Anybody want to sell me the controller for $30?

[xeL|]

Anybody want to sell me the controller for $30?

+1

[kareshi]

ya i asked this but no one could answer me . lol

Is it just me, or has BB upped the price to $25 for the DS3?

[xeL|]

ya i asked this but no one could answer me . lol

They upped the price...
but either way,
1) They can't ship the items, since it is out of stock
2) You can't pick up the items either since they are also out of stock in stores. (in GTA at least)
:evil: >:(

[Xon]

Is it just me, or has BB upped the price to $25 for the DS3?

lol, I see that too now in my cart on bestbuy.ca. I wonder if BB came to their senses and realized +$20 is an insane price for DS3...

Not that 24.99 that much less crazy.

They upped the price...
but either way,
1) They can't ship the items, since it is out of stock
2) You can't pick up the items either since they are also out of stock in stores. (in GTA at least)
:evil: >:(

You can still get rainchecks, but I wonder now if the instore price has shifted as well? Glad I got my raincheck when I did.

[funkadelic]

i bought the combo for 59.99 from bb on friday. i already had gt5, but the deal was too good to pass up. I just sold the extra gt5 for 49.02USD (with shipping). thats more than the game is worth...i love ebay.

[DaLurker]

lol, I see that too now in my cart on bestbuy.ca. I wonder if BB came to their senses and realized +$20 is an insane price for DS3...

Not that 24.99 that much less crazy.



You can still get rainchecks, but I wonder now if the instore price has shifted as well? Glad I got my raincheck when I did.

Did you get a raincheck for the combo?

The guy gave me a raincheck for the game and told me to purchase the DS3 now. He said I had to go back to get the game when it was back in stock and before the 24th.

He wouldn't give me a raincheck for the combo.

[don_lee103]

i bought the combo for 59.99 from bb on friday. i already had gt5, but the deal was too good to pass up. I just sold the extra gt5 for 49.02USD (with shipping). thats more than the game is worth...i love ebay.

+1. but ebay has takes away outrageous fees.. (ebay + paypal = almost %10)
lol.. I see atleast 10 copies of GT5P on video games section. True RFD effect :lol:
So it seems like this deal cannot be acquired anymore but the deal is supposed to be on until next thursday. Will they restock the item or are they going to wait until the sale is over?

[kuzi]

Is it just me, or has BB upped the price to $25 for the DS3?

the reason for this is because they've upped the price of the controller alone to $59.99 from $54.99 which is reflecting in this bundle deal (the $5 increase) which is why you are seeing $24.99...if you call them, they will adjust it for you to reflect what is in the flyer.

[Badman]

well I went to the Brampton BB and they only had copies of the game left but no DS controllers. So I asked if they could give a rain check and they let me buy the game for $40 and give me a rain check for the controller for $20. They just said to bring back both recipts when buying the controller.

The only thing about this is that the bill that they give only shows the controller as $20. I wonder if I could pick up more than 1 at that price:twisted:

[Ryvius]

anyone know when will BB get the new logitech wheel?

[game_fanatic]

anyone know when will BB get the new logitech wheel?

Is this it?

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/273&cl=ca,en

Man I would die for a wireless racing wheel for the PS3.

[Viper98]

Is this it?

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/273&cl=ca,en

Man I would die for a wireless racing wheel for the PS3.


no

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/4172&cl=us,en


the driving force pro is the old GT4 wheel

[swaghunter]

no

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/4172&cl=us,en


the driving force pro is the old GT4 wheel

so still no clutch pedal and 6-prong shifter?

[h00ch]

so still no clutch pedal and 6-prong shifter?
The G25 has those

[deezz]

anyone know when will BB get the new logitech wheel?

The North American release date for the Logitech Driving Force GT is stated as being released in May. I checked the US Bestbuy and Fry's Electronics sites where you can preorder them right now, and they both state some actual estimated release dates. They showed them ranging from April 28th to May 8th or something very similar to that. So if that release date is true for all of North America, then it'll be some time around there. I can't wait for it either!! I've even got a gaming chair to go along with it hahaha!


so still no clutch pedal and 6-prong shifter?

That's the G25
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_2/wheels/devices/131&cl=us,en
but it's $300, which is TWICE as much for the GT, which will be $150. Actually, if you have an Amerifriend, Fry's is selling it for $130!! :D

[mahjongmaniac]

Guys.. promotion is a promotion. please don't try to commit anything stupid. If you want the controller with a discount, get the game with it, otherwise buy the controller @ a regular price. There are still a lot of people, like me, who has not succeded in acquiring one yet. >:( >:(

actually, they're not trying to do anything "stupid"... in fact, they're trying to outsmart FS/BB by trying to return the game and keeping the DS3 for $20 + tax

asking ^that is like asking the vultures/leechers to not go raid the RV stores when they have the 2-for deals on PPed games, or BBV's recent $8 PS2 game blowout.... it'll never work.

No, I am not mad... I just don't understand why people are being soo greedy.

maybe it has sth to do w/ us living in a capitalist society...

---------

in the words of michael jackson "tell 'em it's just human nature"

not every RFDer on here are greedy SOBs... but it's unfortunate that the majority are.

[CouchPotato]

Looks like controllers have been replenished at BB. They are showing stock online at many stores. And I can confirm that I saw some this morning at the Eglinton/Laird store so I think the store checker is accurate. (Also saw some Wii Guitar Hero there too if anyone's still looking for that).

[game_fanatic]

no

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/4172&cl=us,en


the driving force pro is the old GT4 wheel

I don't quite see the point of the Driving Force GT; all it seems to offer is that brake adjustment thing. The Driving Force Pro works with GT5:P, so why would people spend the extra $50? Am I missing something?

[mahjongmaniac]

haha typical of EB to jack you. The game is $40 and it just came out, $13 is a joke. The $28 at BBV I got on the other hand was pretty decent.

$28 at BBV is more than half decent.

their RV is likely <$40, so they're making only a small profit if it gets sold as PPed

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Did you get a raincheck for the combo?

it depends if only one or the other is avail., or if both are OOS

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So it seems like this deal cannot be acquired anymore but the deal is supposed to be on until next thursday. Will they restock the item or are they going to wait until the sale is over?

restocking will depend on the store.

BB is prbly reaping a big profit f/ this deal... i see no reason why they want to "wait until the sale is over" and "hide" the deal...
this isn't stooples trying to hide stock until FS/BB deal is over :twisted:

[skyngai]

I don't quite see the point of the Driving Force GT; all it seems to offer is that brake adjustment thing. The Driving Force Pro works with GT5:P, so why would people spend the extra $50? Am I missing something?

well, the real time adjustment function will attract some people, but I will get the G25 instead

[deezz]

I don't quite see the point of the Driving Force GT; all it seems to offer is that brake adjustment thing. The Driving Force Pro works with GT5:P, so why would people spend the extra $50? Am I missing something?

The DFP is pretty old, so there was newer technology used for the force feedback on the DFGT, which according to some reviews feels much much better. It also helps that the DFGT was developed by Logitech closely with Polyphony so that the wheel is better 'tuned' for the finer aspects of control specifically for GT5. And the on-the-fly tuning I think will be really useful.

And the center GT logo on the wheel lights up! :D

But if you want to save cash, the DFP will probably work fine as well.

[xeL|]

This is quite odd.
BB restocked, but then they prevented us from doing ISPU, and shipment for the DS3...
Even if we can get both from ISPU or Online... the price of the DS3 is $59.99, instead of $20.
GaH!
Why do they have to put me for such a hassle! rawr. :evil:

[duckdown]

Sorry but I can't sift through all the pages --

I just got home but want to take advantage of this; is this deal as good as dead or what? My local BB location is Heartland Town Center

Thanks guys

[jeffyjaixx]

Sorry but I can't sift through all the pages --

I just got home but want to take advantage of this; is this deal as good as dead or what? My local BB location is Heartland Town Center

Thanks guys

As long as your BB still has stock, it's good.

[duckdown]

THanks!

[Andro]

bought a bundle in downtown location (Eaton's Centre), they had dozens of them lying around.

[mahjongmaniac]

This is quite odd.
BB restocked, but then they prevented us from doing ISPU, and shipment for the DS3...
Even if we can get both from ISPU or Online... the price of the DS3 is $59.99, instead of $20.
GaH!
Why do they have to put me for such a hassle! rawr. :evil:

yeah, i noticed that this morning too.

it's like they just suddenly decided to remove the promo online...

anyway, if your local store(s) still show stock, you can still order for ISPU. if fulfilled, i'm sure the promo still applies instore.

[solidus]

To ppl who weren't lucky getting the BB deal, just buy it from Futureshop price-matched and you get an extra 10% off the difference! They have plenty of stock of both. Total for me was about $56 plus taxes.

It does take a little time to get them to do it though. The store on Yonge and Empress didn't want to give the 10% price difference. I later dropped by another location which said no problem to that but they wanted me to show them that the BB's IN THEIR AREA have it in stock. Once I asked them to show me their policy stating it has to be a nearby store and that I want to talk to the store manager about their wrong interpretation, they became much more co-operative. So give it a try, sooner or later they'll give in. I could have gotten the Empress store to give me the percentage discount as well but I was in a rush and had no time to argue with them. They have printouts at every store stating their price match policy with the percentage on it, so you just have to tell the CSR's to read it AGAIN CAREFULLY as it's their chain's policy for attracting more business. It's there, black on white.

Also preordered GTA4 at Empress. They'll give a free hat when you pick it up. A salesguy there told me they will have some sort of launch event with supercars (I am assuming Lambos, Ferraris and the like) and police cars in front of the store at midnight on the 29th.

All I need now is MGS4 and I'll be set for this summer :)

[zzz3]

Here is a PM at FS with 10% off the DS3.

Having worked at FS before the pm+10% was simple to get but some of you are having trouble hope this helps. BTW if you get excuses, ask them are they worried about GM, gross margin, because PM the controller results in -90% (negative 90% lol) gross margin, a small hit to the store so they are reluctant to PM. However they can simply do a PM in the till menu and the computer will automatically adjust to the PM with 10%. Anyways some idiot will buy monster cables by the end of the night which more than make up for the loss.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/3084/gt5ds3pm1fu9.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gt5ds3pm1fu9.jpg)

[mahjongmaniac]

It does take a little time to get them to do it though. The store on Yonge and Empress didn't want to give the 10% price difference. I later dropped by another location which said no problem to that but they wanted me to show them that the BB's IN THEIR AREA have it in stock. Once I asked them to show me their policy stating it has to be a nearby store and that I want to talk to the store manager about their wrong interpretation, they became much more co-operative.

i see your point there...

no, their PM policy doesn't specifically state "nearby store stock", but it's interpreted in that way b/c you have to be able to be there (hence "local / nearby" ) to buy it f/ the competitor store.

Also preordered GTA4 at Empress. They'll give a free hat when you pick it up. A salesguy there told me they will have some sort of launch event with supercars (I am assuming Lambos, Ferraris and the like) and police cars in front of the store at midnight on the 29th.

not sure about the supercars part, but yes they'll have a midnight launch event just like they did for Halo 2 & 3

checkout: http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/GTA_IV

only at 4 stores tho:
GTA: Yonge and Dundas
Cgy: Northland
Edm: S. Edm Calgary Trail
GVR: Broadway

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However they can simply do a PM in the till menu and the computer will automatically adjust to the PM with 10%.

they do have a till menu to which the 110% PM is automatically calc.'d, but NOT on the transaction screen. the transaction screen requires manual price override for PMs. (unlike stooples which does have the 110% PM program integrated into the transaction screen)

[solidus]

I feel a bit guilty, I got another one of these :o Got to unload the extra GT5P now. The PS3 should have been sold with the DS3 controller to begin with. Their litigations lasted too long.

MJM, that sales dude at the Empress store said it's going to be there in front of it, told me to join in the fun. Maybe not with supercars, but some sportier cars, who knows. I know they will be open at 12:01am as they have a sign out about it so I'd say it's highly likely. I wonder, will all FSs be open at midnight or just the ones you mentioned and this? But to tell you the truth, I don't really care about the launch. I just wanted to pass the word....although I might show up just out of curiousity.

As far as locations and PM goes, I think if a store within a reasonable driving distance has stock, they shouldn't even think about arguing with customers at all. I'm in North York, the Markham BBs, Eaton Center BB had stock (maybe even the Scarberia ones as well) so that should have been it right there. Yes, if it's in another city, farther such as Newmarket, Ajax or Mrs. Sauga ;) I would have understood why they would bring it up. I love to drive though, so to me even those would be within reasonable driving distance. As long as the price of gas used doesn't exceed the savings discount, I'm good LOL. Anyhow, they gave me what I wanted so at least one of the parties was happy :) Hope you all get one too!

[sweetvar26]

not sure about the supercars part, but yes they'll have a midnight launch event just like they did for Halo 2 & 3

checkout: http://www.futureshop.ca/marketing/GTA_IV

only at 4 stores tho:
GTA: Yonge and Dundas
Cgy: Northland
Edm: S. Edm Calgary Trail
GVR: Broadway


Yeah all FutureShop's are doing the mid night launch on 28th except the ones in Sudbury & Quebec. Only the above 4 stores will be doing the Midnight party where you can play games and other cool stuff !

[rahzel]

the DS3's battery life is pretty much the same as the sixaxis. i've been using my DS3 for about 14 hours now and it still has 2 bars left. it also feels more sturdy and its noticeably heavier. the rumble is weaker than the DS2, but its just right imo... the DS2 was too strong.

and for those of you that like racing sims and are on the fence about GT5P, i think its totally worth it. i've put in a good 20+ hours since i got, and i haven't even went online yet. i still have 1 race left in the S-class. theres also split-screen and lots of cars.

i think Polyphony Digital is going to update the game as GT5 probably won't come out for a while.

[solidus]

and for those of you that like racing sims and are on the fence about GT5P, i think its totally worth it. i've put in a good 20+ hours since i got, and i haven't even went online yet. i still have 1 race left in the S-class. theres also split-screen and lots of cars.

I second that. I have a few more left in S-class. I was going for gold all the way but B6 and four others I can't get it yet. Can hardly walk away from it though, it's that good imo. GT5 is due sometime next year, so this is nice to have to ease our waiting.

[don_lee103]

lol.. I came back from BB downtown store this morning and I could only find the sixaxis controller. I looked around to see if there were hidden and voila! 2 DS controllers were hidden behind the regular sixaxis controllers.. lol I quicked grabbed 2 and looked for the GT5P but no success. I talked to the employee to see if there were any more stocks on GT5P and luckily, she went back to the shelf and took out the hidden copy! (It was behind the computer) Her face expression was unforgettable as she couldnt believe that I found 2 DS controllers. (They cleared out all controllers right after I grabbed them)
So I took them to the counter to some stupid idiot who did not know to read properly. She rang GT5P & DS3 and it came out as a bundle (which is totally legit) but she didn't understand the simple addition of $20+$39.99 and kept blaming the computer for 10 mins... I tried to explain to her but she wouldnt listen. Anyways, I rainchecked one extra copy but my receipt doesn't show anything.. is this alright?

[mahjongmaniac]

MJM, that sales dude at the Empress store said it's going to be there in front of it, told me to join in the fun. Maybe not with supercars, but some sportier cars, who knows. I know they will be open at 12:01am as they have a sign out about it so I'd say it's highly likely. I wonder, will all FSs be open at midnight or just the ones you mentioned and this? But to tell you the truth, I don't really care about the launch. I just wanted to pass the word....although I might show up just out of curiousity.

if it's like the Halo2/3 launch, all stores are participating in midnight sale, but only the 4 listed above are participating in the "gaming party"

As far as locations and PM goes, I think if a store within a reasonable driving distance has stock, they shouldn't even think about arguing with customers at all. I'm in North York, the Markham BBs, Eaton Center BB had stock (maybe even the Scarberia ones as well) so that should have been it right there.

supposedly, if it's w/i a certain region/district it's still considered as "local"

I love to drive though, so to me even those would be within reasonable driving distance. As long as the price of gas used doesn't exceed the savings discount, I'm good LOL.

yep...prblm these days is gas prices... >_>

for some, it may not be worth the hassle of driving around to PM. but to each their own...

[ur bud-dee]

so i guess it is safe to say that the bundle is dead?? Can anyone confirm in the GTA??

[wheeldeals]

I called ahead to Futureshop to see if they have them in stock. They do. I asked if they pricematch BestBuy. The game staff said yes. I told him I want to PM the two together. He said no since they don't PM bundle. What should I say to convince them that its not really a bundle. I am sure he will say if I need to buy both together to get the discount, then its a bundle.

[mahjongmaniac]

I called ahead to Futureshop to see if they have them in stock. They do. I asked if they pricematch BestBuy. The game staff said yes. I told him I want to PM the two together. He said no since they don't PM bundle. What should I say to convince them that its not really a bundle. I am sure he will say if I need to buy both together to get the discount, then its a bundle.

the flyer. doesn't state bundle. and neither does their PM policy restrict PMs for "bundle pricing"

like they said, you need to buy both to get discount. which is exactly what you're trying to do at FS.

[scrub_ca]

I was just at the Mavis and Britannia location. They just put a a few new Dual Shocks out. I just grabbed one.

[solidus]

What should I say to convince them that its not really a bundle. I am sure he will say if I need to buy both together to get the discount, then its a bundle.

To make it easy on yourself, you could just print out the receipt attached by zzz3 few posts above. If you show them a receipt or copy of one, they rarely ask questions. The way I got my second PM was that I gave them a photocopy of the first one. I didn't feel like going through all the bs all over again. They took it no questions asked, this time it was actually at the Empress FS which that morning didn't want to give me the 10% difference lol

[Xon]

Did you get a raincheck for the combo?

The guy gave me a raincheck for the game and told me to purchase the DS3 now. He said I had to go back to get the game when it was back in stock and before the 24th.

He wouldn't give me a raincheck for the combo.

Yeah, I got a raincheck for the combo, only because neither of the items were in stock at the time.

[DaLurker]

Yeah, I got a raincheck for the combo, only because neither of the items were in stock at the time.

Nice, I finally managed to pick up a copy of GT5 Prologue so now I have to go back to Best Buy to get a refund.... might go print out a copy of the pricematch receipt and pick up another pair at futureshop :)

[maebach]

I called BB and they said its on until tommmorrow. Does that count tommorrow? Or is it dead?

[torontoraptor]

I called BB and they said its on until tommmorrow. Does that count tommorrow? Or is it dead?

FS and BB sales usually start every Friday so it should still be valid tomorrow (Thursday) if you can find it.

[DaLurker]

I called BB and they said its on until tommmorrow. Does that count tommorrow? Or is it dead?

Yeah its still valid until tomorrow (Thursday).

[maebach]

Good. I'll pick myself a copy. Then GTA 4 next week, and MGS4 in 2 months. Gaming is expensive :\

[theinfamous]

Yeah, I got a raincheck for the combo, only because neither of the items were in stock at the time.

Isn't the rain check valid for 30 days from the date of issue? At least that's what it says on mine so can BB cancel the deal after the 24th when the sale is over? I really hope not cause I still haven't been able to find a copy of GT5P in any of their stores :(

[derslade]

Thanks OP. Picked up mine at the Langford Futureshop. They folks there are great!

[Xon]

Isn't the rain check valid for 30 days from the date of issue? At least that's what it says on mine so can BB cancel the deal after the 24th when the sale is over? I really hope not cause I still haven't been able to find a copy of GT5P in any of their stores :(

Yes, if you have a rain check you have 30 days to pick up the item(s) at the sale price regardless of when the sale ends.

[pnyknights]

If I get the game and the DS3 later on the raincheck (or vice versa) can I still return the game itself?

[XxXSnake23XxX]

If I get the game and the DS3 later on the raincheck (or vice versa) can I still return the game itself?

and keep the ds3 for 20$
i dont think so
when you buy it, you are paying 59.99 for the game and you just get the ds3 free

[seekay]

picked mine up at the FS on King St. in waterloo. thanks op!
they keep the copies of GT5P at the front, so just ask a sales associate and they'll handle everything else!

[viper81156]

Thanks OP for posting this deal.

I went today straight to my futureshop to pick this up. Funny thing I tried to use the receipt posted by zzz something for just the controller.

I went there and the cashier was like nice try, and then explained to me that they will price match if I buy the game. I was like ok no problem and grabbed it ASAP.

She price matched the controller to $16.50 with the 10% difference. The good thing is that she scanned the 2 items separately and did not bundle them together which is good for me :-).
Good deal for sure.
Thanks

[mahjongmaniac]

Thanks OP for posting this deal.

I went today straight to my futureshop to pick this up. Funny thing I tried to use the receipt posted by zzz something for just the controller.

I went there and the cashier was like nice try, and then explained to me that they will price match if I buy the game. I was like ok no problem and grabbed it ASAP.

if you were trying to use a receipt to just PM the controller, you'd be guilty of trying to scam them w/ a fake PM deal.

[jonkaho]

picked up a second DS3 yesterday. probally going to trade in my second copy of GT5 to EB or Blockbuster.

[maebach]

So FS PM's?

[Moebiwankenobi]

picked up a second DS3 yesterday. probally going to trade in my second copy of GT5 to EB or Blockbuster.

You get $28 for GT5P at BBV. EB gives a measly $12.

[maebach]

Has anybody else had luck with picking up the controller only for $16.50+tax from FS after PM? I mainly want the DS3 and Im not sure if my local FS would do it.

[game_fanatic]

Has anybody else had luck with picking up the controller only for $16.50+tax from FS after PM? I mainly want the DS3 and Im not sure if my local FS would do it.

Indeed I did. Got the combo PM'd, returned GT5:P a few days later and got a full refund.

[maebach]

Indeed I did. Got the combo PM'd, returned GT5:P a few days later and got a full refund.

Did you gewt the combo on seperate receipts? So when you return the game you dont have to give the controller
?

Or were they on the same receipt and they didnt care about the controller?

[Velocity]

how do you get this deal online? can you order online and go pick it up?!~!~~#@#

[adot111]

Indeed I did. Got the combo PM'd, returned GT5:P a few days later and got a full refund.

On my receipt, controller is free, GT5 cost 39.99+tax

[mahjongmaniac]

how do you get this deal online? can you order online and go pick it up?!~!~~#@#

they removed the promo and respective discounts online a few days ago.

not sure why, but there's no point in going the ISPU route today as by the time your ISPU is fulfilled, when you go to p/u (if not today), they're not gonna adjust the promo price for you.

today is the last day of the deal

best you can do is go instore before closing tonight and ask for RC

[jonkaho]

So FS PM's?


Future Shop matches this bundle, my buddy just did it yesterday.

[Velocity]

OMG, okay someone in Toronto sell me one of your dualshock3 cuz i know all you want and raided all the bestbuys for like 10 dualshock3s, they were all sold out everyone! LOL U GUYS!

[game_fanatic]

On my receipt, controller is free, GT5 cost 39.99+tax

So you got a DualShock and GT5:P for $39.99? Nothing wrong with that!

[viper81156]

if you were trying to use a receipt to just PM the controller, you'd be guilty of trying to scam them w/ a fake PM deal.

Well the receipt only shows the cost of the controller. If you look at the receipt you will notice that the total cost of the receipt was just for the controller.

[viper81156]

Did you gewt the combo on seperate receipts? So when you return the game you dont have to give the controller
?

Or were they on the same receipt and they didnt care about the controller?

For me. It was all on one receipt but the cashier rang them in as separate items and did not list it as a combo. Essentially it says that i purchased 2 items and not one.

[game_fanatic]

For me. It was all on one receipt but the cashier rang them in as separate items and did not list it as a combo. Essentially it says that i purchased 2 items and not one.

+1, same thing happened to me.

[ur bud-dee]

For me. It was all on one receipt but the cashier rang them in as separate items and did not list it as a combo. Essentially it says that i purchased 2 items and not one.

I'm surprised cashiers are not aware of this bundle PM... u'd think managers would tell them ahead of time.... :confused:

which locations did you guys return them at with no hassle??

[mahjongmaniac]

Well the receipt only shows the cost of the controller. If you look at the receipt you will notice that the total cost of the receipt was just for the controller.

yes, BUT how did that person get the controller itself for $20 or less in the 1st place? obviously via the PM deal against BB

if FS was to call-up BB for a price check, they'd find out that the selling price is actually $55 ($60 now) reg. price.

i dunno how the other person managed to get each item on separate receipts, but the receipt should have both the game and the DS3 listed together .

[jonkaho]

saw a whole bunch of used Sixaxis controllers at EB today.

[viper81156]

yes, BUT how did that person get the controller itself for $20 or less in the 1st place? obviously via the PM deal against BB

if FS was to call-up BB for a price check, they'd find out that the selling price is actually $55 ($60 now) reg. price.

i dunno how the other person managed to get each item on separate receipts, but the receipt should have both the game and the DS3 listed together .

Yea you are right. Well i wanted the game anyways so it is no big deal for me.
So i guess some guys got lucky here

[Velocity]

Sell Me A Ds3 Someone Plz.

[pnyknights]

Yeah, I got a raincheck for the combo, only because neither of the items were in stock at the time.

Went to BB @ STC, the guy in front of me had the last copy of GT5P so I ended up having to get a raincheck for the game. I got charged $59.99 for the DS3 and the RC says I'll be charged $20 for GT5P. They said they would refund the $20 on the cost of the DS3 when I pick up GT5P.
So I'm guessing I'd have to bring in the original receipt so I don't get charged an extra $20? Can anyone else confirm how their RC's look like?

[Super strokey]

saw a whole bunch of used Sixaxis controllers at EB today.

how much were they? I wouldnt mind grabbing 1 or 2 cheap ones

[Mystix]

how much were they? I wouldnt mind grabbing 1 or 2 cheap ones

I think someone said Eb was selling them for 39.99. Yep 100% profit and some

[jonkaho]

how much were they? I wouldnt mind grabbing 1 or 2 cheap ones


i think they are going to 39.99 each. if you have an Edge Card, you get 20% off it.

[mahjongmaniac]

Yea you are right. Well i wanted the game anyways so it is no big deal for me.
So i guess some guys got lucky here

your OP didn't seem to be the case....

Thanks OP for posting this deal.

I went today straight to my futureshop to pick this up. Funny thing I tried to use the receipt posted by zzz something for just the controller.

I went there and the cashier was like nice try, and then explained to me that they will price match if I buy the game. I was like ok no problem and grabbed it ASAP.

She price matched the controller to $16.50 with the 10% difference. The good thing is that she scanned the 2 items separately and did not bundle them together which is good for me :-).
Good deal for sure.
Thanks

[deezz]

Went to BB @ STC, the guy in front of me had the last copy of GT5P so I ended up having to get a raincheck for the game. I got charged $59.99 for the DS3 and the RC says I'll be charged $20 for GT5P. They said they would refund the $20 on the cost of the DS3 when I pick up GT5P.
So I'm guessing I'd have to bring in the original receipt so I don't get charged an extra $20? Can anyone else confirm how their RC's look like?

That sounds kind of ******** and pointless! When I did my raincheck thing, customer service charged me $59.99 for the DS3, but said that my GT5P will basically be free when I go to pick it up and I wouldn't have to pay anything (since the difference of the $59.99 - $39.99 = $20 which was the "bundle" price for the DS3 with GT5P). So I even got her to write down on my raincheck "Doesn't have to pay" when I go to pick up my games - I bought two).

[maebach]

I went to FS yesterday, and they said they wouldnt match the bundle until I show them the ad. I printed the ad and the cashier says the manager will check the site. She then tells me the manager cant find the deal on the BB site. I go to the manager and show him the online flyer and the deal. After that he said it's fine if I get the bundle. I go up front and tell her that I should also get the 10% difference cause Im PM'ing. She said its not possible on this bundle. I was like WTF? I asked her again and she said no. So I bought the things and left. Was she right? Or did I get ripped off?

[frostiex]

I ordered it online and got the letter saying to pick up the order. I went and asked for my order, but they couldn't find it and there weren't any DS3 on shelf. So they sold me the game for $39.99 and a raincheck for the DS3 for $20.
I went back the next day and did the same thing. Then I returned the games as the game is the only thing on the receipt.

So happy!!

[game_fanatic]

I went to FS yesterday, and they said they wouldnt match the bundle until I show them the ad. I printed the ad and the cashier says the manager will check the site. She then tells me the manager cant find the deal on the BB site. I go to the manager and show him the online flyer and the deal. After that he said it's fine if I get the bundle. I go up front and tell her that I should also get the 10% difference cause Im PM'ing. She said its not possible on this bundle. I was like WTF? I asked her again and she said no. So I bought the things and left. Was she right? Or did I get ripped off?

You got ripped off. There policy states they beat any competitor's price, as well as give 10% off the difference. In this case, the game costs $39.99 and the controller costs $54.99, so total is $94.98 at FS. BB was selling it for $59.98 total, which is $34.99 cheaper, so you should have received $3.50 off the purchase.

[maebach]

You got ripped off. There policy states they beat any competitor's price, as well as give 10% off the difference. In this case, the game costs $39.99 and the controller costs $54.99, so total is $94.98 at FS. BB was selling it for $59.98 total, which is $34.99 cheaper, so you should have received $3.50 off the purchase.

I went through my history and found the BB ad from yesterday and printed out another copy. I'll go back today and tell them I bought this yesterday and never got the 10% discount.Am I doing something wrong? Should I go with an adult? I always seem to have to go through a hassle.

[deezz]

You're not doing anything wrong. You should be getting the 10% difference. If you feel that it's worth it to go back for your $3.50 then go for it! Even if it is just for the principle...I'd wanna make sure that it's that same cashier that gives you the $3.50 though hahahaha...just how old are you?

[maebach]

You're not doing anything wrong. You should be getting the 10% difference. If you feel that it's worth it to go back for your $3.50 then go for it! Even if it is just for the principle...I'd wanna make sure that it's that same cashier that gives you the $3.50 though hahahaha...just how old are you?

17. But Im short so they probably think Im younger.

[deezz]

Ahh shoot man, hopefully you're a late bloomer and you get your growth spurt when Scottie Pippin got his...like, two years into college :D

You should go see S&M (Short and Male) at the Hot Docs festival...supposed to be pretty funny lol....sorry this is getting OT lol hahahaaa

Good Luck getting the pm difference though!

[DaLurker]

Ahh shoot man, hopefully you're a late bloomer and you get your growth spurt when Scottie Pippin got his...like, two years into college :D

You should go see S&M (Short and Male) at the Hot Docs festival...supposed to be pretty funny lol....sorry this is getting OT lol hahahaaa

Good Luck getting the pm difference though!

.... what the? lol

[deezz]

.... what the? lol

Hahaha, I just figured that it sounded like he was pretty comfortable about being a short man in this world...so maybe the documentary would be able to give him some good useful info and comedy he could incorporate into his repertoire, and meet women! :) I remember when I was his age that comedy and good honest general information about myself gave women the impression of good self-confidence and scored major points. Further refining that over the last 10 years has well, served me very well! :D

This is waaaaaaaaaay OT now lol

[game_fanatic]

I went through my history and found the BB ad from yesterday and printed out another copy. I'll go back today and tell them I bought this yesterday and never got the 10% discount.Am I doing something wrong? Should I go with an adult? I always seem to have to go through a hassle.

Well I'd shout that they are not honoring their policy due to your age. That'll get you somewhere, I'm sure. Normally I'd say open the product and threaten to return it, but since you paid peanuts for the DS3, they would probably WELCOME you returning it, since they could just sell it for $39.99 open box no problem. If you don't feel confident enough on your own (I wouldn't worry too much about it, a lot of folks are), then I'd go with an adult who doesn't mind making a scene.

[akz]

You got ripped off. There policy states they beat any competitor's price, as well as give 10% off the difference. In this case, the game costs $39.99 and the controller costs $54.99, so total is $94.98 at FS. BB was selling it for $59.98 total, which is $34.99 cheaper, so you should have received $3.50 off the purchase.

thats totally wrong lol.. At futureshop this bundle is non-existant.. there is no price for this bundle as a whole. So the cashier is right in not giving the 10% of the difference. If you were matching a bundle which they actually had, not just individual items then of course you are entitled to the 10% of the difference. Do you understand what I'm saying? its hard to grasp the concept. Regardless if they sell it separately or not, you are price matching a bundle so in the eyes of futureshop they are willing to match the price, but they dont have a bundle price for those two items as one. Hence the PM policy is rarely in effect here. Most of the time you can never PM bundles, you can only get them to match it. (please get this information correct before you tell someone to go and bring an adult to make a scene..)

[game_fanatic]

thats totally wrong lol.. At futureshop this bundle is non-existant.. there is no price for this bundle as a whole. So the cashier is right in not giving the 10% of the difference. If you were matching a bundle which they actually had, not just individual items then of course you are entitled to the 10% of the difference. Do you understand what I'm saying? its hard to grasp the concept. Regardless if they sell it separately or not, you are price matching a bundle so in the eyes of futureshop they are willing to match the price, but they dont have a bundle price for those two items as one. Hence the PM policy is rarely in effect here. Most of the time you can never PM bundles, you can only get them to match it. (please get this information correct before you tell someone to go and bring an adult to make a scene..)

Perhaps I worded it poorly. The deal was, you purchase GT5:P for $39.99, you get a DS3 for $19.99. FS regular price for a DS3 is $54.99, hence a $35 difference, hence $3.50 off. IF BB said "Buy a DS3 and GT5:P for $59.99, it would be a different story, since that is indeed a "bundle." As far as FS knows, this is isn't a bundle, but just a promotion. Don't say I'm "totally wrong" when myself and dozens of other RFDers have received the price beat. But thanks for coming out.

edit: Just in case you still believe I'm incorrect...

"Our Lowest Price Guarantee

Get it for less. Guaranteed™.
We will beat any advertised price by 10% of the difference.

3 great reasons to buy at Future Shop.

1) If you find a lower advertised price we will beat it by 10% of the difference.
2) If you find a lower advertised price within 30 days* of your purchase we
will beat it by 10% of the difference.
3) If our own price is reduced within 30 days* of your purchase, bring in your
receipt and we will refund the difference.

Is this not a lowered advertised price?

"The advertised item must be for the same brand and model and the product must be new and factory sealed, and subject to a manufacturer’s warranty applicable in Canada.

Advertised prices must be in Canadian dollars, and will be calculated as including all charges applicable for next day delivery to your home address.

The advertised item must be sold through an authorized dealer located in Canada. The terms and conditions of “Get it for less, guaranteed™” are subject to change without notice.

Our lowest price guarantee does not apply to advertising errors or misprints, special educational prices, restricted offers, mail order offers, rebates, coupons, premiums, free or bonus offers, OEM products, limited or minimum quantity or limited time offers, close-outs, liquidations, clearances, financing or other special offers."

Hmm, I don't see "bundle" in that list. Again, thanks for coming out.

[solidus]

I went through my history and found the BB ad from yesterday and printed out another copy. I'll go back today and tell them I bought this yesterday and never got the 10% discount.Am I doing something wrong? Should I go with an adult? I always seem to have to go through a hassle.

Again, just print out the receipt attached to one of the posts about 3 pages before. That has the 10% off on it. If you show that, they will not give you trouble.

[pnyknights]

That sounds kind of ******** and pointless! When I did my raincheck thing, customer service charged me $59.99 for the DS3, but said that my GT5P will basically be free when I go to pick it up and I wouldn't have to pay anything (since the difference of the $59.99 - $39.99 = $20 which was the "bundle" price for the DS3 with GT5P). So I even got her to write down on my raincheck "Doesn't have to pay" when I go to pick up my games - I bought two).

I agree. It seems like too much extra paper work. Plus the chance that they'll processed it incorrectly since the promo is now over.
Hopefully I'll be finally able to set up my $20 HP Printer/scanner (as mentioned in a previous thread:cheesygri ) so I can post up pics of the receipt and RC so maybe some others (pointing at past/present BB employees) can shed some light on it.

[chapincito]

Ordered for pickup, sweet deal.


YUP THEY WILL I TRYED IT. GREAT DEAL.:razz:

[akz]

Our lowest price guarantee does not apply to advertising errors or misprints, special educational prices, restricted offers, mail order offers, rebates, coupons, premiums, free or bonus offers, OEM products, limited or minimum quantity or limited time offers, close-outs, liquidations, clearances, financing or other special offers."

Hmm, I don't see "bundle" in that list. Again, thanks for coming out.

they match product price not extra stuff or offers thrown in. So if they BB was selling GT5P for 39.99 + they throw in a DS3 controller for 19.99 and FS selling for 49.99 they would match 39.99 + 10% of diff. There is no reason for them to give you the controller because they dont have such a offer nor are they offering such a promotion for you to match so there IS no price to match. Price matching is matching price for price not price for price + product ? .. But if you find a noob enough CSR they will do it :P

but thanks for the paste, nuff said.

[wang61]

So has this deal expired?

[game_fanatic]

they match product price not extra stuff or offers thrown in. So if they BB was selling GT5P for 39.99 + they throw in a DS3 controller for 19.99 and FS selling for 49.99 they would match 39.99 + 10% of diff. There is no reason for them to give you the controller because they dont have such a offer nor are they offering such a promotion for you to match so there IS no price to match. Price matching is matching price for price not price for price + product ? .. But if you find a noob enough CSR they will do it :P

but thanks for the paste, nuff said.

I don't think you understand the whole concept of a "price match." Of course FS doesn't have the offer, if they did there'd be no reason to PM...What excuse can they give for denying the 10%? It's a free offer? No. It's a bonus offer? No, it's not. Bonus would mean that the "bonus item" comes included, and obviously the DS3 and game are not included together. You have the right to buy one or the other, or both, with the discount added on.

Anyways, to the other RFDer who did not get their 10%, it's well within their policy, I believe some RFDers had manager approval, so no worries.

[solidus]

I second g_f above. It's not a bonus offer and it's clearly printed on their instore printouts that they'll sell you at 10% of the difference when doing the PM. That's their business policy to stay competitive and steal customers from the competition. They came up with it not us, they must honour their claim. For ppl not being lucky with getting that $3.5+tax off, just tell the CSR this and that they should read their own policy again.

[sylvestor2002]

So how does everyone like the game ? Was the hype justified ? How do you like the rumble controller ?

[Deals Deals Deals]

17. But Im short so they probably think Im younger.

How tall are you?

[Deals Deals Deals]

So how does everyone like the game ? Was the hype justified ? How do you like the rumble controller ?

Yes to all.

[Usuyami]

Yes to all.

"So how does everyone like the game?" Yes

"How do you like the rumble controller?" Yes

:cheesygri

[mahjongmaniac]

That sounds kind of ******** and pointless! When I did my raincheck thing, customer service charged me $59.99 for the DS3, but said that my GT5P will basically be free when I go to pick it up and I wouldn't have to pay anything (since the difference of the $59.99 - $39.99 = $20 which was the "bundle" price for the DS3 with GT5P). So I even got her to write down on my raincheck "Doesn't have to pay" when I go to pick up my games - I bought two).

if i were you, i'd go back and get a RC that says 1 copy of GT5P, price $0.00
... that's more of a "guarantee" that you get the product for the advertised price (in your case, "free")

a simple "written notice" on the receipt doesn't really guarantee you anything... at least IMO it doesn't.

---------

I went to FS yesterday, and they said they wouldnt match the bundle until I show them the ad. I printed the ad and the cashier says the manager will check the site. She then tells me the manager cant find the deal on the BB site. I go to the manager and show him the online flyer and the deal. After that he said it's fine if I get the bundle. I go up front and tell her that I should also get the 10% difference cause Im PM'ing. She said its not possible on this bundle. I was like WTF? I asked her again and she said no. So I bought the things and left. Was she right? Or did I get ripped off?

haha ... "it's not possible on this bundle" ??? :lol:... so is there some "bundle deal" to which the 110% PM does apply? i bet if you asked here back, she wouldn't be able to give you a straight-up answer.

yes you were ripped.

I went through my history and found the BB ad from yesterday and printed out another copy. I'll go back today and tell them I bought this yesterday and never got the 10% discount.Am I doing something wrong? Should I go with an adult? I always seem to have to go through a hassle.

no you're not doing anything wrong. you're simply just asking her to honour the 110% LPG. you should've asked for the MOD to correct her.


... go w/ an adult? you're underage? :D

[deezz]

So how does everyone like the game ? Was the hype justified ? How do you like the rumble controller ?

When I got the game, I already had a DS from Asia in January, but together they work great. I mean, I don't think the rumble has changed from the PS2 days, but it's nice to have it back. Just wish they had it for COD4 so that every time you got shot or 'naded you'd feel it...sheesh.

But then I got the G25 wheel, and now I think the game is SICK!! This wheel just brings a whole new dimension to the game. You feel every little bump (like when you drive over the rumble strips) or nudge when another car hits you. It's insane!!

I'm just going crazy right now because I can't get the online to work...I tried forwarding one of the specific ports for GT5P, but I think there are more to try...

But long story short...YES....loving the game! Mainly because of the Wheel. hahahaha

[Usuyami]

When I got the game, I already had a DS from Asia in January, but together they work great. I mean, I don't think the rumble has changed from the PS2 days, but it's nice to have it back. Just wish they had it for COD4 so that every time you got shot or 'naded you'd feel it...sheesh.


Yeah, the rumble technology is identical to the one in Dualshock 2. Those who think DS3 has localized rumble or whatever is just crazy in the head.

[nel602]

thanks OP for posting this deal.
I lucked out and got GT5 and the DS3 for $40 plus tax!!!! :D
when i went the first time they didnt have it so they gave me a rain check, but the girl thought the deal was $39.99 for both so thats what she put down on the rain check.
went today to pick it up and the supervisor said no i am not honoring this since it is clearly an error. I pointed out that on the rain check it says come back when we have stock and we will honor the price above. lucky me i guess.
:cheesygri

[damdam]

is the sale still on???

[xtcnrice]

thanks OP for posting this deal.
I lucked out and got GT5 and the DS3 for $40 plus tax!!!! :D
when i went the first time they didnt have it so they gave me a rain check, but the girl thought the deal was $39.99 for both so thats what she put down on the rain check.
went today to pick it up and the supervisor said no i am not honoring this since it is clearly an error. I pointed out that on the rain check it says come back when we have stock and we will honor the price above. lucky me i guess.
:cheesygri

nicenicenice!

[DaLurker]

is the sale still on???

Nope its expired. How do we move this thread to the expired deals section?

[jonkaho]

Nope its expired. How do we move this thread to the expired deals section?

maybe pm NSX?

[mahjongmaniac]

thats totally wrong lol.. At futureshop this bundle is non-existant.. there is no price for this bundle as a whole. So the cashier is right in not giving the 10% of the difference.

the bundle is non-existant at BB either. BB is selling one item, and discounting the 2nd.

Regardless if they sell it separately or not, you are price matching a bundle so in the eyes of futureshop they are willing to match the price, but they dont have a bundle price for those two items as one. Hence the PM policy is rarely in effect here.

let's get clear on this: BB is NOT selling this as a bundle.

there have been past flyers where BB does specifically advertise "bundle deals"... the most obvious ones being the console + freebie (game/controller) deals...

Most of the time you can never PM bundles, you can only get them to match it. (please get this information correct before you tell someone to go and bring an adult to make a scene..)

actually, bundles are PMable. there is nothing explicitly stated in their LPG policy that they exclude bundle deals.

[Acclaim]

I really wish I could've gotten in on this one...

[sylvestor2002]

...
I'm just going crazy right now because I can't get the online to work...I tried forwarding one of the specific ports for GT5P, but I think there are more to try...

But long story short...YES....loving the game! Mainly because of the Wheel. hahahaha

Did you figure out how to play this game on line ? Anyone else having a problem playing on-line ?

Purolator dropped of my ds3 and gt5p yesterday, but I'm debating returning it, if it won't work on-line. (So I haven't opened it yet.)

[solidus]

sylvestor2002, Sony had a network problem few days ago. They said it's solved and apologized for it in the GT News section so I think you should be good to go. I haven't yet played online as I wanted to finish single player with flying colours first. I want to be prepared for battles (and in the mean time waiting for a Playseats Evolution so that I can finally use my G25 to level the field, haha). So far I've only used the online feature to check fastest times.

[el_aurens]

sylvestor2002, Sony had a network problem few days ago. They said it's solved and apologized for it in the GT News section so I think you should be good to go. I haven't yet played online as I wanted to finish single player with flying colours first. I want to be prepared for battles (and in the mean time waiting for a Playseats Evolution so that I can finally use my G25 to level the field, haha). So far I've only used the online feature to check fastest times.

Just bought a Playseats Evolution to go with my Logitech G25, from an online Canadian dealer. Can't wait to try it out!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/el_aurens_2006/Evolution.jpg

[solidus]

Cool. Where and how much? Did you also get the gear shift holder? I was planning to have one shipped from the US but customs fees might be a killer.

[JuGGERNAUT]

does that seat come with a cup holder? :razz:

I was just talking about making one of these with a guy from work.

[XxXSnake23XxX]

deal over???

[jonkaho]

deal over???


ended on Thursday!

[kuzi]

Cool. Where and how much? Did you also get the gear shift holder? I was planning to have one shipped from the US but customs fees might be a killer.

I don't know if it comes with the gear shift holder but if you're looking for one, there's on one e-bay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150199203794&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=005

[XxXSnake23XxX]

ended on Thursday!

meh... thx for the heads up
didn't wanna drive down there for no reason.
guess i missed out

[solidus]

I don't know if it comes with the gear shift holder but if you're looking for one, there's on one e-bay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150199203794&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=005

Yeah, thanks. I saw that too although I think it only ships to the US. I do have options to buy from stores that ship to Canada, but want to see first where el_aurens got his.

does that seat come with a cup holder? :razz:

lol, that reminds me there are ppl choosing a crappy car over a much better one because the crappy one has more cup holders. That's so f***d up. Some go for an unreliable, gas guzzling american car opposed to a reliable Japanese one just because of that and they tell you they bought the american car for helping their local economy. BS, save a few, it all comes down to the cup holders for most of them. If there isn't at least 20 cup holders in a car than the car is more useless than without an engine :cheesygri

[eddie187]

does the ds3 rumble work for older games like nhl08 or just new games coming out.

[el_aurens]

Cool. Where and how much? Did you also get the gear shift holder? I was planning to have one shipped from the US but customs fees might be a killer.

Bought mine from www.smoketronics.com , owner is Dale. He has separate ebay ads for both Canadian and American customers. Canadian orders are shipped from Ontario (Ridgeway near Fort Erie). I bought the black Evo (he has white too) for $289 Canadian and the gear shift holder for $34. Also GST/PST plus $26.50 Canada Post shipping. I bought direct from his website (it's a few dollars cheaper than the ebay ad). Bought it on Saturday, it's shipped already and should arrive in a couple of days.

Ebay ad for black seat: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140227532012&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

Ebay ad for white seat: http://cgi.ebay.ca/Playseat-Evolution-White-W-Silver-Racing-Seat_W0QQitemZ140227616002QQihZ004QQcategoryZ49230 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ebay ad for gearshift holder: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140227611931&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=004

[Draug]

Bought mine from www.smoketronics.com , owner is Dale. He has separate ebay ads for both Canadian and American customers. Canadian orders are shipped from Ontario (Ridgeway near Fort Erie). I bought the black Evo (he has white too) for $289 Canadian and the gear shift holder for $34. Also GST/PST plus $26.50 Canada Post shipping. I bought direct from his website (it's a few dollars cheaper than the ebay ad). Bought it on Saturday, it's shipped already and should arrive in a couple of days.

That seems like a great deal! I used his ebay shipping calculator, and the shipping is only $44 all the way to Calgary.

I think I'll buy one of these when I have time to play GTP in a month or so...

[solidus]

Thanks for it.

[ultimate_rugal]

Deal is Dead

[pnyknights]

I agree. It seems like too much extra paper work. Plus the chance that they'll processed it incorrectly since the promo is now over.
Hopefully I'll be finally able to set up my $20 HP Printer/scanner (as mentioned in a previous thread:cheesygri ) so I can post up pics of the receipt and RC so maybe some others (pointing at past/present BB employees) can shed some light on it.

Below is a copy of my RC indicating GT5P for $20, whereas I've already paid the full $59.99 for the DS3. At the bottom however it shows $0 as the invoice total. Does that mean I don't have to pay or that I just haven't 'paid yet'?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5925/copyofscan0001mq9.jpg

[ecaps]

Below is a copy of my RC indicating GT5P for $20, whereas I've already paid the full $59.99 for the DS3. At the bottom however it shows $0 as the invoice total. Does that mean I don't have to pay or that I just haven't 'paid yet'?

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5925/copyofscan0001mq9.jpg

It is a raincheck and that's why it is showing $0 in the total because you haven't bought it yet. The price shows on the raincheck is what they will honour. Did they promise you to adjust the DS3 price when you go back to buy the GT5?

[pnyknights]

It is a raincheck and that's why it is showing $0 in the total because you haven't bought it yet. The price shows on the raincheck is what they will honour. Did they promise you to adjust the DS3 price when you go back to buy the GT5?

Yeah they said they would refund $20+tax off the DS3. But how good is their word? Especially since the promo is done now?

[BooR4dL3y]

I got a raincheck too. Mine only shows the GT5P for the $39 price. I asked the cashier about it not showing the $20 DS3. She said I can get the DS3 for $20 when I redeem the raincheck.

Now, I'm not feeling so confident that they will honor the $20 DS3 when I go to redeem my raincheck since there's no mention of it.

[Usuyami]

I got a raincheck too. Mine only shows the GT5P for the $39 price. I asked the cashier about it not showing the $20 DS3. She said I can get the DS3 for $20 when I redeem the raincheck.

Now, I'm not feeling so confident that they will honor the $20 DS3 when I go to redeem my raincheck since there's no mention of it.

I think you'll be fine. If they won't honour it, just complain until they do. :cheesygri

[Uberclk]

Yeah they said they would refund $20+tax off the DS3. But how good is their word? Especially since the promo is done now?

hang on to the flyer and your receipt/raincheck date would match their promo they had at that time.

[pnyknights]

hang on to the flyer and your receipt/raincheck date would match their promo they had at that time.

Luckily I did. I went recycle diving early Friday morning to get it out of those (taller) new bins before the trucks came. :cheesygri