SpaceBridge
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Any deals/sales or promos on Xbox 360 consoles? Was thinking of upgrading from my old 2007 model.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
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Onion_Relish
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I know in the lower mainland we have play and trade I think they do rentals... With demos on psn though there is no real need for rentals anymore, unless you want to platinum terminator salvation.
Edit: I ordered my final fantasy 13 on Saturday at about 5 and no cancellation yet...
Edit: I ordered my final fantasy 13 on Saturday at about 5 and no cancellation yet...
Just missed the Arcades everywhere for 130$
We used to have Microplay here too. Haven't seen one in probably a decade though. Looks like they're owned by Quebecor now.
I think the one in Surrey lasted the longest, and then they ditched the franchise and went independent and went on longer still, but they closed somewhat recently.
The one on Victoria was my favorite, but they were one of the first to go. I'm pretty sure I bumped into the store owner in Metrotown a few years ago, so I waved and said "Hey [first name]" and he waved back, but I'm sure I just confused him and he doesn't know the names of all the kids that ran around in his store.
On a whim I Googled his name to see if he's been up to anything, and found a local rapist/serial killer. Not the same face though, just someone else with the same name. That must really suck.
PalaceBrother
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I haven't been in a Microplay in years.
My last visit to Microplay:
I bought Forgotten Worlds for the Mega Drive based on the recommendation from a Microplay employee. He told me that it would work on my Genesis if I just filed down the plastic, and that the game was awesome. He was right about filing down the system, but I finished the game in about 40 minutes (you could continue on the second controller infinitely). I remember being very impressed that my mother convinced the guy to exchange it.
The sad coda? My entitled ass exchanged it for Last Battle. Served me right. That was 24 years ago. Yikes.
I still check out the Microplay in Kitchener from time to time, mainly for their older games. Last time I was there I managed to snag Breath of Fire II and both Golden Sun GBA games, each priced at $15, and there was a B2G1F deal going on. Before that I bought TimeSplitters 2 for $5. Their used game prices are all over the place though. You really have to hunt for the good deals.
There's one here in saskatchewan in my hometown, It's a great place for games, they have a big used selection and pretty decent prices.
Man I loved mine. They had everything back in the day. You could rent: 32X's, 3DO's, Jaguar's, Jaguar CD's, Virtual Boys the works. I remember going on waiting lists to rent imported PS1 and N64's before they came out here.
joeygreco1985
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I used to go to the Microplay in Mississauga at Square One Mall all the time before it closed down. I used to work in the mall at Tip Top, so I would preorder at Microplay and pick up my games during my break. Come to think of it I think I spent my first ever paycheque there. The staff there was really cool and I much preferred going there instead of EB (which was, and still is in that mall). I loved seeing the stack of yellowed NES's on the back wall lol
The one Rogers left in Vic is on Quadra, yeah? I went in a couple times to check out their sales after the closure of the other stores but nothing great going on. Maybe I'll drop in again and see if they're dropping stock.
Oh, and I ordered the LOTR CE from EB but no confirmation of shipping yet, just the order itself.
BTW, for anyone who was still planning to get a 3DS, the $20 Nintendo Canada rebate ends on the 16th, and Shoppers Drug Mart is doing another 20x points event on the 14th with the 3DS on sale for $150. The Optimum points are worth about $75 if you save them for mega redemption, and I really don't see Nintendo doing another one of these rebates again or lowering the price when it's already about as low as they can put it, so I wouldn't bother holding out for a better deal than this, especially with the 3DS selling so well these days.
How do their points system work? Is the Optimum card a credit card or just a free membership?
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The basics of earning and redeeming points at Shoppers are listed in the first post of this thread at the bottom. You can sign up for the Optimum card when you make your purchase, and you just have to fill out a form.
I thought there was another near Gorge and Tillicum?
FFXIII-2 CE still good for me.
firehawk12
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No email from them yet.
Hero of Legend
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*sniff* RIP the location around Leslie Street in Toronto where the Pickle Barrel is, one of my most treasured game stores. :'(
Yep, there is at least one left in Montreal, just past the mall at Angrinon metro (sp?).
The stores aren't what they were in Toronto. And so far they're only stuck with Videotron. The store at Cote Vertu metro just closed a month ago.
Wait, are you talking about Leslie and Finch? Near there? If so, fuck. I live close there and never knew they were there.
Nothing on the FFXIII-2 front for me either. I ordered a $6 Vita game case as well to get the free shipping and they sent me that already. I received it today via express Purolator. If they cancel my FFXIII-2 game, the shipping on the Vita game case could have cost them more then I paid for it :lol
Game Centre is doing some PAX swag giveaways; Steam games, Xbox avatars, etc. Not sure how many more they're doing, but ; https://twitter.com/#!/GameCentre
AlphaTwo00
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More importantly, GameCentre has a twitter account?
ColonelSkills
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I use GameAccess, and the turn around there is generally 3 days for me. They are in Quebec, I'm in Manitoba, for what it's worth.
Granted, I find that acceptable. I can understand how people might think it's pointless if it gets any longer, though.
I have subbed with them for about 4 years now and I honestly haven't had a single issue. The customer service is fantastic.
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Gonna have to check on this Rogers B1G1/2 thing and see what's going on at mine tonight. Every time they have done these, my gets have been fantastic. So here's hoping.
Impeccable
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Cancelled as well,
The Elite
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Has anyone had any of these orders fulfilled? Just had mine cancelled.
dancrane212
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Both of mine were shut down as well.
I suppose it's for the best, I already have enough game related junk kicking around the house.
I suppose it's for the best, I already have enough game related junk kicking around the house.
firehawk12
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Yep, my LOTR order died.
Meanwhile, I just blew 200 bucks at Rogers. God damnit. lol
(If anyone manages to find a copy of UMvC3 and needs some filler to get to 3, I wouldn't mind buying off of you!)
Meanwhile, I just blew 200 bucks at Rogers. God damnit. lol
(If anyone manages to find a copy of UMvC3 and needs some filler to get to 3, I wouldn't mind buying off of you!)
lol. I dropped by at my local Rogers today but no sign of any clearance sales yet. I'll check again on the 16th, I guess.
Impeccable
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Just quickly glanced through my Wal-Mart flyer, KoA:R is $39.
firehawk12
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It's crazy. The store I went to was half cleared out already!
The Interrobanger
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Just an FYI for any gamers in here that live in the High Park area. A new store called "Games Mania" is opening up at Bloor/Keele, about 4 units east of the southeast corner.
I just walked by 5 mins ago and there's a bunch of dudes setting up some shitty looking shelves.
I just walked by 5 mins ago and there's a bunch of dudes setting up some shitty looking shelves.
The Elite
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In general, do you need to show up with a flyer at futureshop to price match? Can they just check the website or call the store? I'm PM'ing with Best Buy for the $29 LBP special edition.
Yeah, I live right by there. Hope they're the types to break street date.
Yeah, I live right by there. Hope they're the types to break street date.
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