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4/30 Update

The final clearance prices are in. Not quite as good as I hoped, but a few deals to be had. Thanks again to (classified) for the information. If a game is not on this new list, it is going back up to its old price. So, if you want something from the sale, get it now with the coupon.

DS
Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp 9.99
Bella Sara 14.99
Bleach: Dark Souls 12.99
Chicken Shoot 7.99
Digimon World Championship 12.99
Diner Dash 12.99
Dinosaur King 9.99
Fantasy Aquarium 9.99
Guitar Rock Tour 7.99
Journey to the Center of the Earth 14.99
Line Rider 2 7.99
Loony Tunes Duck Amuck 9.99
Matchstick DS (Dreamcatcher) 9.99
National Geographic Panda 12.99
Shrek's Carnival Craze 12.99
Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 12.99
Sonic Rush Adventure 12.99
Tom & Jerry 12.99
Touchmaster II 14.99
Word Jong 9.99

PSP
300 March To Glory 9.99
Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles 7.99
Chessmaster The Art of Learning 9.99
Crash of the Titans 9.99
Diner Dash 9.99
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai 9.99
Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai Another Road 12.99
Dungeons & Dragons Tactics 9.99
Dynasty Warriors Vol 2 12.99
Final Fantasy I 7.99
Final Fantasy II 7.99
Flatout Head On 7.99
Hellboy Science of Evil 7.99
Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Plus 7.99
Mortal Kombat Deception: Unchained 7.99
Ratatouille 7.99
Silent Hill Origins 7.99
Sonic Rivals 2 12.99
Test Drive Unlimited 12.99
Tomb Raider Anniversary 9.99
Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command 7.99
Warriors of The Lost Empire 9.99
Worms Open Warfare 7.99
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2007 7.99

Xbox 360
Bee Movie 9.99
Call of Duty 2 12.99
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath 12.99
Crash of the Titans 12.99
Facebreaker 9.99
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights 12.99
Namco Museum Virtual Arcade 9.99
Stuntman: Ignition 12.99
Tomb Raider Anniversary 12.99
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground 14.99

Wii
Battle Rage 12.99
Boogie Superstar (Game Only) 7.99
Celebrity Sports Showdown 9.99
Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed 12.99
Facebreaker KO Party 9.99
Game Party 9.99
Game Party II 14.99
Godzilla Unleashed 14.99
Iron Man 14.99
Kidz Sports: Crazy Golf 9.99
Manhunt 2 12.99
Mercury Meltdown 9.99
North American Hunting Extravaganza 12.99
Obscure Aftermath 12.99
Ratatouille 12.99
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles 24.99
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis 14.99
Sega Bass Fishing 12.99
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity 9.99
Speed Racer 12.99
Star Trek Conquest 7.99
Top Spin 3 12.99

PS3
Baja 1000: Score International 14.99
Call of Duty 3 14.99
Facebreaker 9.99
History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission 9.99
Juiced 2: Hot Imports Nights 12.99
Stuntman: Ignition 12.99

PS2
Avatar: The Burning Earth 3.99
Baja 1000: Score International 9.99
Dog Island 3.99
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess 7.99
Friends: The One with All the Trivia 3.99
History Channel Civil War: Secret Mission 9.99
Mortal Kombat Kollection 17.99
MLB Power Pros 3.99
NHRA Countdown to the Championship 3.99
Nitrobike 3.99
Ratatouille 7.99
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES 14.99
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity 9.99
Speed Racer 7.99

PC
Hidden and Dangerous .29
Viva Pinata 7.99

Accessories
Wii Intercooler 3.99
DS Headphones (BDA) 1.99
DS Lite Hanna Montana Case (Cokem) 7.99
DS Lite LEGO Star Wars Tin (BDA) 7.99
DS Lite PlayGear Pocket (Logitech) 7.99
DS Lite Mario Sleeve (BDA) 1.99
DS Lite Duo Game Case 3.99
Wii Sports Pack 8.99
Wii Action Pack 9.99

4/26 Update

I have been informed that final clearance will begin 5/3. I should have information concerning titles and prices around 4/30. Stay tuned.

4/5 Update
Sale is live!
:ps3: PS3
:360: 360
:wii: Wii
:ps2: PS2
:pc: PC
:ds: DS
:psp: PSP - UMD Movies

* Note: Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection is not part of this sale. It was apparently a mistake, one that has not been fixed. It's still listed on the site, but no discount has been applied to it.

4/4 Update

Thanks to (radio edit) for supplying us with the lists and prices. He also confirmed that the free wired 360 guitar promotion IS still valid with the purchase of Guitar Hero Aerosmith!

The lists were previously posted on GameStop.com at the following address. More than likely, when the sale does go live, this is where we will find the pricing.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/gamedays09/

And here is a scan of the 10% off coupon that was in this month's Game Informer. Thanks to xycury! Coupon is in the spoiler.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this sale for new or used games?
A: New games only. In the past, there have been B2G1 sales on used items associated with Game Days, so keep an eye out for that.

Q: Will all of the games be "gutted" or opened?
A: YMMV. Some stores I have been to basically open everything up and dump it into the bins. Others will only open a few copies and leave the rest behind the counter. If you want a sealed copy, make sure to ask.

Q: Is this in-store or online?
A: Both.

Q: Will the store accept a print-out of the 10% off coupon?
A: YMMV.

Q: Does the coupon work for one item or the whole purchase?
A: It works on all Game Days items bought in a purchase.

Q: Is there going to be a B2G1 on used games and accessories?
A: As previously mentioned, there could possibly be one later, but as of now, nope. There is only a B2G1 on used PS2 games when you buy a new PS2 system.
 
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[quote name='hopeunknown']Does anyone know if you order online are games always sealed if they're new? I bought a gutted FF2 today and would prefer a sealed one...[/QUOTE]

95% of the time I would say yes, although I did have two orders where they sent me gutted games. I called and they replaced them at no cost and told me to keep the gutted versions which is one of the few times I had good customer service from Gamestop.
 
[quote name='mr_burnzz']my gamestop had 5 copies of VC all gutted. All games were gutted. They claimed that the boss wanted them to do so because they would know how many games were left....rite..
2 copies of chrono trigger for DS. got one VC and one CT. not bad deals...still felt weird without me ripping the seal off myself..didnt like that....[/quote]

One of my local ones has a particularly large counter, so their approach was to toss a gutted case for each individual title into the bin at the front of the store while keeping all of the other copies behind the counter, within reach, nice and sealed.

They had the extra room to spare, though, unlike a lot of other stores. I prefer that approach since the deal bin is always organized with minimal effort, sold-out titles can be removed in a flash without a worry, and otherwise everybody is happy with the arrangement!

But, once again, that all hinges upon whether or not you have extra room in the store. If not, you have to do what you have to do.
 
[quote name='mr_burnzz']my gamestop had 5 copies of VC all gutted. All games were gutted. They claimed that the boss wanted them to do so because they would know how many games were left....rite..
2 copies of chrono trigger for DS. got one VC and one CT. not bad deals...still felt weird without me ripping the seal off myself..didnt like that....[/quote]

The gamestop that I bought VC and P3 at said the same thing.. But it didn't bother me that much this time, I guess because it was freshly gutted. But I really wish that they wouldn't do that to every copy...
 
Just checked and my order for VC and a couple PSN cards has been shipped out!

I placed my order Sunday around 1:13pm EST. Stacked the two coupon codes.

I also used ebates or something for an extra 3% back which should help with the tax they shouldn't have charged me (but did) on the PSN cards.
 
the thing that's so stupid about the whole "gutted games" is that it doesn't have to be done this way. There are so many options if they're so worried about theft, inventory, or whatever stupid excuse they have for having gutted games
 
This is just a question- so please don't anyone get upset. What is the difference if a ps3 game is gutted or not?

the fact that it is a blue ray disc makes the game very hard to scratch. For the most part, the only thing that you can really see are smudges.

Like I said, it's just a question so don't get pissed at me.

Got my copy of VC "gutted" and it looks brand new, granted I would rather have a new sealed copy, but who cares as long as the games plays.
 
[quote name='spidey35']This is just a question- so please don't anyone get upset. What is the difference if a ps3 game is gutted or not?

the fact that it is a blue ray disc makes the game very hard to scratch. For the most part, the only thing that you can really see are smudges.

Like I said, it's just a question so don't get pissed at me.

Got my copy of VC "gutted" and it looks brand new, granted I would rather have a new sealed copy, but who cares as long as the games plays.[/QUOTE]


because, its used. It isn't new, and you are paying new price for it. It wouldn't be an issue if you were paying used price for it, but you are paying a new price for a used game.
 
[quote name='spidey35']This is just a question- so please don't anyone get upset. What is the difference if a ps3 game is gutted or not?

the fact that it is a blue ray disc makes the game very hard to scratch. For the most part, the only thing that you can really see are smudges.

Like I said, it's just a question so don't get pissed at me.

Got my copy of VC "gutted" and it looks brand new, granted I would rather have a new sealed copy, but who cares as long as the games plays.[/quote]

Gutted means that Gamestop takes their new games, removes the packaging/security seals, and then stores the disks behind the counter until you bring up the "gutted" ie open box up and then they put the new disk back in the package. Is something really new if it's open? That's your call. Personally, I hate it and never buy new games there unless it's a good deal. If it's the same price somewhere else, I'll buy i there. I mean, you never know, they could just as easily get a used game in that looks perfect and try to pass it off as new. I doubt many Gamestop's would do that, but what's to stop them?
 
[quote name='spidey35']This is just a question- so please don't anyone get upset. What is the difference if a ps3 game is gutted or not?

the fact that it is a blue ray disc makes the game very hard to scratch. For the most part, the only thing that you can really see are smudges.

Like I said, it's just a question so don't get pissed at me.

Got my copy of VC "gutted" and it looks brand new, granted I would rather have a new sealed copy, but who cares as long as the games plays.[/quote]

nooooooooooooooo :bomb: we need to make a thread and sticky it with a Title of "Gamestop and Gutting". Then everyone can talk about it there.
 
[quote name='spidey35']Got my copy of VC "gutted" and it looks brand new, granted I would rather have a new sealed copy, but who cares as long as the games plays.[/quote]

You hit the nail on the head there. On one hand, I understand the whole discussion about how these "new" games shouldn't be opened at all to be gutted, but on the other hand, these games are sitting out in large bins and are usually located near the doors. I don't blame GS for gutting these games to prevent theft. If the game plays fine and they accept returns if it doesn't, who cares? None of the stickers they put on the boxes are like those horrible USED stickers they put on the games that can't be removed.

Oh, and just because a game is open doesn't mean it's "used." There's a difference.
 
[quote name='tlwizard']Just checked and my order for VC and a couple PSN cards has been shipped out!

I placed my order Sunday around 1:13pm EST. Stacked the two coupon codes.

I also used ebates or something for an extra 3% back which should help with the tax they shouldn't have charged me (but did) on the PSN cards.[/quote]
what is ebates?
 
Went to the store today after my order got cancelled (i'm assuming I'm one of the first to use that coupon for this deal since I posted it here) and got V.C and told the guys about the deal I "thought" i had gotten online.

He said "OHHHH yeah we got an internal email about this saying that "Shitload of guys were calling in asking about it, which nipped it in the butt""

So to all you D Bags that called in thanks. Granted they probably would have caught it anyways, but seriously when you find a "glitch" like that you don't call in. It's like killing someone and calling the police station to ask if it was wrong.
 
[quote name='Maynard']
He said "OHHHH yeah we got an internal email about this saying that "Shitload of guys were calling in asking about it, which nipped it in the butt".[/quote]

God jam it!!!!!
 
[quote name='snakelda']Well, Good News:My new copy of VC shipped today![/QUOTE]

Yup mine too I didn't use the glitch
 
[quote name='mrfossey']VC shipped today (allegedly) - ordered an hour after the sale went live, WITHOUT the glitched code. However, this was only through the order history page and not via an e-mail. Just for reference.[/QUOTE]

My copy of VC has also shipped, I ordered it 3-5 after the sale went live and without the GLITCHED coupon. I also seemed to have not gotten the e-mail of it shipped but it says on the "Order history" as shipped.
 
[quote name='Maynard']
So to all you D Bags that called in thanks. Granted they probably would have caught it anyways, but seriously when you find a "glitch" like that you don't call in. It's like killing someone and calling the police station to ask if it was wrong.[/quote]

Seriously, they'd make terrible criminals. No snitching, bitches.
 
My order for 4 games using the glitch was cancelled. Luckily I had a back up plan and had purchased the same games in a local Gamestop store with 10% off coupon. All games were still sealed in plastic. Also snagged a Guitar Hero Aerosmith with Explorer guitar for $10 to boot. Hurray for having a back-up plan!
 
:twoguns:[quote name='sunghost']God jam it!!!!![/quote]
That phrase was kinda cleaver the first time I saw it. After the 25h time of seeing it in threads the past couple of days, it's getting REALLY old.

Back on topic, my VC shipped today as well - no glitch used. Also did not get a shipping confirmation email, just checked GS.com for the status.
 
My glitched order besides Final Fantasy 1 and 2 says it got shipped. I don't know why. o_O

Edit: Maybe it has something to do with me making two orders... one of them not glitched?
 
[quote name='no_exit']:twoguns:
That phrase was kinda cleaver the first time I saw it. After the 25h time of seeing it in threads the past couple of days, it's getting REALLY old.

Back on topic, my VC shipped today as well - no glitch used. Also did not get a shipping confirmation email, just checked GS.com for the status.[/quote]

But.. but.. I really meant it!! :cry:
 
[quote name='charlescheese']Gutted means that Gamestop takes their new games, removes the packaging/security seals, and then stores the disks behind the counter until you bring up the "gutted" ie open box up and then they put the new disk back in the package. Is something really new if it's open? That's your call. Personally, I hate it and never buy new games there unless it's a good deal. If it's the same price somewhere else, I'll buy i there. I mean, you never know, they could just as easily get a used game in that looks perfect and try to pass it off as new. I doubt many Gamestop's would do that, but what's to stop them?[/quote]

Will they take a game back if I opened it while at the car and decided not to keep it? NO. So what they're doing is definitely sleazy. Thats why I try not to buy from them unless necessary. Thank god theres gamecrazy and play n trade.
 
I don't know why some of you act like this wasn't going to naturally happen. I mentioned this just a few posts after the original guy pointed out the glitch, and everyone jumped on the gravy train.

This was simply inevitable. Very few were going to get away with it...the vast majority would have their orders canceled. Hell...I even warned saying that after orders are canceled they'd most likely run out of VC online.

Here's hoping the ones that got canceled can find it B&M.

P.S. My GH: Aerosmith (PS3) and Devil May Cry Collection (PS2) just shipped today! (Only used SAVER coupon).
 
[quote name='Birakon']I really want VC, but my gamestop only has gutted copies, and I refuse to buy that crap.[/quote]


Just PM at Best Buy. That is what I did on Sunday. Drove past GS at 10:15 AM and seen the crowd in front of Gamestop. Went into BB a few stores over and grabbed a sealed copy of VC, asked to cashier to PM with Gamestop. He said hold on went and checked on it, came back w/the manager to get an override for the PM. Took all of 5 minutes. :bouncy: Drove past the GS and the line had grown even longer, I looked down at my sealed copy of Valkyria Chronicles and smiled.:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

Might go back during the week and get more games PM'd.
 
I used the glitch on two copies of VC and Phantasy Star Portable. All three are confirmed shipped on GS.com now. I'm finding it odd that they are selectively cancelling glitched orders.
 
Any chance Gamestop will knock the prices down further as the sale ends? The major stuff will be gone by the end of the first week. I imagine the rest will sit there until May waiting for unsuspecting customers to grab a copy of shovelware.
 
I bet just a very, very few orders snuck through with the glitch. It does seem odd the patterns seem to be VC+1 or 2 other small things.

As for gutting games-- try this sometime, buy a new shrinkwrapped game from GS (if you can find one ;) ). Walk outside, open shrinkwrap. Walk back in, and try to return your new game for a full refund, tell them it's brand new. Good luck with that. My issue with gutting is that manuals get scruched/folded, discs get dropped/scratched, etc... so it's not worth dealing with that for me... especially when you can almost always get better deals elsewhere. (and yes, I do avoid GS for 99% of purchases, just explaining what my personal issue is, not trying to argue.. if you're ok with the practice, fine. If you're not, don't buy at GS)

That said, of my 5 items, ONLY VC has shipped. Line Rider 2 stays on backorder, now joined by Namco Museum and Sonic Rush Adventure.. which weren't on backorder until the last couple of hours when I've checked...
 
[quote name='bamf226']Any chance Gamestop will knock the prices down further as the sale ends? The major stuff will be gone by the end of the first week. I imagine the rest will sit there until May waiting for unsuspecting customers to grab a copy of shovelware.[/QUOTE]

They have done it in past sales but chances are anything you really would have wanted will be gone by that point. Plus add the fact that you could use the 10% off coupon on day one and there really was no reason to wait and chance it for me.
 
My online order of VC and 2 $20 PSN Cards was canceled.

Luckily, I bought a gutted copy. Otherwise, I'd be SOL. Time to remove the stickers!
 
[quote name='Vitality X']Will they take a game back if I opened it while at the car and decided not to keep it? NO. So what they're doing is definitely sleazy. Thats why I try not to buy from them unless necessary. Thank god theres gamecrazy and play n trade.[/quote]

I'm not disagreeing with you at all. It's BS.
 
[quote name='spidey35']This is just a question- so please don't anyone get upset. What is the difference if a ps3 game is gutted or not?

the fact that it is a blue ray disc makes the game very hard to scratch. For the most part, the only thing that you can really see are smudges.

Like I said, it's just a question so don't get pissed at me.

Got my copy of VC "gutted" and it looks brand new, granted I would rather have a new sealed copy, but who cares as long as the games plays.[/quote]


Mine also looked like brand new. I am quite happy with it.
 
Here's the issue most people have with their opened "new" copies: it shouldn't be done. It's really that simple. There's no need for it. And if they refuse to buy/make display boxes, then open ONE copy. One copy. And at the very least, give a little discount when you sell it. There simply is zero reason why some stores need to open multiple copies of a game to make a display or open every, single copy of a copy game and dump the boxes into the Game Days' bins.

The other issue, of course, is that many of the games are being taken home at certain stores. Now, we're talking about used games. Sorry, but once the game and the manual have left the store and been used, the game is used. End of story. Sell it at whatever the used price is, and all associated promos or discounts should be applied (EDGE, coupons, etc.).

Personally, if I really want a game, and the GS two minutes from my house has an opened copy, I will sometimes take it, if it actually looks like-new. I'm not gonna drive 15 minutes and waste money on gas and tolls for shrinkwrap. If they try to hand me some beat up box and a bent manual, well, I'll pass.
 
If I personally told you the game you were buying from me is new but I took off the factory seal, would you be okay with paying the brand new price instead of the marked down price?
 
Went to my local gamestop (of which there are 9 in a 12 mile radius)
And asked about the GH aerosmith and guitar deal.
One dude was like What??
BUt the one guy who knows anything was like hell yes, grabbed everything rang it up, then the guy that as confused was so amazed at how cheap it was he went and bought 2.
I so wish I could have afforded 3-4. Great xmas presents
 
Even though I despise the practice of gutted games by Gamestop and agrees with anyone against such practice, we have to understand Gamestop will not stop gutting gamess. Half of Gamestop clientele is the under 21 y.o. set, whom money are given to them by parents. They are just happy to GET a game when a parent/grandparents/aunt/uncle decided to "treat" them to a game of their choice. If not that have a little p/t job where they can afford to buy these games from gamestop and other stores. They don't care how the case looks and long as the game plays, where they can play online or offline with buddies. Just mom or dad saying "yes" to an M rated game and they try to get it as quick and fast as possible without to much hassle.
 
You're exactly right. They aren't gonna stop, because most people who shop there don't care. For every person that balks at the idea, there are ten that buy the game without even thinking twice.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']You're exactly right. They aren't gonna stop, because most people who shop there don't care. For every person that balks at the idea, there are ten that buy the game without even thinking twice.[/QUOTE]


And this is one simple example why society, as a whole...fails.
 
[quote name='Birakon']I really want VC, but my gamestop only has gutted copies, and I refuse to buy that crap.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I went in today and they had two copies left, both gutted (all their stuff was gutted). The demo was really fun, but I'm like "$30, for basically used game?". I just couldn't do it.

Had a few other games, like Silent Hill: Origins that I would have considered, but of course same situation. Wasted trip all around :whistle2:/

I *hate* Gamestop's fetish with opening games and selling them as new. I would have gotten VC for $10 like that, MAYBE $20, but...
 
[quote name='Hostile']If I personally told you the game you were buying from me is new but I took off the factory seal, would you be okay with paying the brand new price instead of the marked down price?[/quote]

to be perfectly honest, if i got to see the case and the game disc itself and saw that both of them looked brand new, then i would have no problem with it because i would be getting a brand new game, imo
 
[quote name='metallicoholic']
Oh, and just because a game is open doesn't mean it's "used." There's a difference.[/QUOTE]

I agree with you as long is the disc isn't handled, but once the disc is handled the game is used. Most discs get scuffed and damaged in the process of handling them, not while being played (or "used") in the system - though some 360 owners may have something to say about that ;)

Anyway, as we are all now learning, Gamestop does not email it's customers when they cancel an order. Every time I've had an order cancelled by Gamestop in the past, I always had to find out about it by logging on to their website and checking the order status (usually after waiting a couple of weeks and not receiving the game). To me, it's a common courtesy to let your customer know their order is never going to be shipped, and GS's lack of doing it shows me just how much they suck as a company.

Oh, and to those of you asking about ordering backordered items on Gamestop.com and having them ship, it's never happened for me in the past. And guess what, they never let me know about it either.

They must really relish the title of "Worst Online Retailer." What is it, like 3 years in a row in the annual Cheapy Awards? To top it off, the customer service that slidecage experienced was outright nasty. He was not only lied to, but hung up on!
 
[quote name='illini1010']to be perfectly honest, if i got to see the case and the game disc itself and saw that both of them looked brand new, then i would have no problem with it because i would be getting a brand new game, imo[/quote]

no, you would be getting a like-new game.

basically, a cheap imitation of a brand new game.
 
[quote name='SmileyMcSmiles']And this is one simple example why society, as a whole...fails.[/QUOTE]

Ugh. And if only this was the least of our problems! :D

It's gotten so I only buy stuff at Gamestop if I see it sealed behind the counter.
 
My stupid VC order went through even though I tried to cancel it (got it at local store + coupon). I'll offload the VC at cost (you cover PPal + shipping) if anyone wants a new one or I'll just return it to my local GS...
 
[quote name='iNFiNiTE HORiZON']no, you would be getting a like-new game.

basically, a cheap imitation of a brand new game.[/quote]

if no one played it, then its a brand new game... once it gets played then its used and can be considered "like new"
 
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