Stoffinator
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Diagol said:
Walmart has a deal on too, PS3 and three games, for $239.
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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 2
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Walmart has a deal on too, PS3 and three games, for $239.
Stumpokapow
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70% off everything at all Blockbusters go go go go go
Impeccable
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Mikey Jr. said:
I got a very attractive haul in the last two days, it's going to depend on what platform you game and how aware people are in your area.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Just bought Corsair HS1A on sale for $40 at Canada Computers: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_760&item_id=036119
Goddamn, Corsair has really upped the game. The BEST headphones I've ever owned/heard under $50. Comes really really close to Audio-Technica ATH-A700. Really close! Of course, it beats Audio-Technica in my opinion cause it costs 1/4th of it and comes with a high quality mic.
Very comfortable too! Have worn it for 4 hours straight. Not a single inch of strain. I know I should've purchased HS1 instead of HS1A since it has Surround Sound but I prefer analog than digital i.e. 3.5mm than USB; and also because this one was $10 cheaper (I'm cheap!). It also comes with extra set of cushions if you prefer a different material.
It has a very minimal audio leakage, which is perfect for late night gaming when I don't want to disturb my brother. It also has a pretty long wire (which I LOVE!) and the quality is superb! Bass is also great! Battlefield: Bad Company 2 sounds mind-blowing with it!
TL;DR: ULTIMATE BUY FOR PC GAMERS FOR $40! BUY BEFORE YOU REGRET! Dare I say better than Sennheiser for that price?!
Another Future Shop sale starts in 3:38 from now.
Gaming
SAVE 10% on select XBOX 360 gaming accessories
SAVE 10% on select Playstation 3 gaming accessories
SAVE 10% on select Nintendo Wii gaming accessories
Plus save $10 on select pre-orders which means Zelda Skyward Sword LE for $60 after discount.
http://www.futureshop.ca/Catalog/Category.aspx?category=PCGamingRefurbs
They also have some other deals on games. Most suck but I see Monster Hunter TRI Bundle for $20 which is cheaper than a classic controller pro by itself.
http://www.futureshop.ca/Catalog/Category.aspx?category=PCGamesonSale
Gaming
SAVE 10% on select XBOX 360 gaming accessories
SAVE 10% on select Playstation 3 gaming accessories
SAVE 10% on select Nintendo Wii gaming accessories
Plus save $10 on select pre-orders which means Zelda Skyward Sword LE for $60 after discount.
http://www.futureshop.ca/Catalog/Category.aspx?category=PCGamingRefurbs
They also have some other deals on games. Most suck but I see Monster Hunter TRI Bundle for $20 which is cheaper than a classic controller pro by itself.
http://www.futureshop.ca/Catalog/Category.aspx?category=PCGamesonSale
SpaceBridge
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Fuzzy said:
Is this online only, or can I go to the store and pick it up at that price?
firehawk12
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Yeah, I believe so. They only send electronic receipts and whatnot.Stoffinator said:
Rocket Punch
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Durr sorry, can't read.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
You can order for online pick up.SpaceBridge said:
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I was just wondering, did anyone sort out the Dark Souls Best Buy pre-order thing? I just noticed the extra SKUs and I was wondering if I should call in and ask about it.
firehawk12
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Fuck, the guy I called couldn't do anything... so at this point, fuck Best Buy I guess and order from FS during tonight's sale. What a pain in the ass. :/firehawk12 said:
criesofthepast
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Any good headphones for under $50? I don't need a headsetshagg_187 said:
Just bought Corsair HS1A on sale for $40 at Canada Computers: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_760&item_id=036119
Goddamn, Corsair has really upped the game. The BEST headphones I've ever owned/heard under $50. Comes really really close to Audio-Technica ATH-A700. Really close! Of course, it beats Audio-Technica in my opinion cause it costs 1/4th of it and comes with a high quality mic.
Very comfortable too! Have worn it for 4 hours straight. Not a single inch of strain. I know I should've purchased HS1 instead of HS1A since it has Surround Sound but I prefer analog than digital i.e. 3.5mm than USB; and also because this one was $10 cheaper (I'm cheap!). It also comes with extra set of cushions if you prefer a different material.
It has a very minimal audio leakage, which is perfect for late night gaming when I don't want to disturb my brother. It also has a pretty long wire (which I LOVE!) and the quality is superb! Bass is also great! Battlefield: Bad Company 2 sounds mind-blowing with it!
TL;DR: ULTIMATE BUY FOR PC GAMERS FOR $40! BUY BEFORE YOU REGRET! Dare I say better than Sennheiser for that price?!
AlphaTwo00
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Jumped over this morning. Got Force Unleashed 2 and a few more Blu Rays. Everything else is pretty cleaned up. I saw a whole family (clearly RFD hoarders) come in a swipe everything clean off the game shelf.Stumpokapow said:
Good luck if you plan to check it out.
Onion_Relish
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cocks, the surrey number is disconnected (for obvious reasons)
do i dare drive all the way out for what could be meagre gains?
do i dare drive all the way out for what could be meagre gains?
Lostconfused
Member
Yeah my BBV was getting picked clean when I got there. So this is all I managed to get.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I'm just buying a FS copy just in case. This whole thing has been a mess and I wonder if it's the publisher to blame.Luigi87 said:
Globehopper
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Logitech stuff is 40% off as part of the Futureshop sale. The G27 is $221 in the cart, pretty great deal. I doubt stock will last long.
http://www.futureshop.ca/static/Pro...s&FacetFilterName=Logitech&CategoryName=27315
http://www.futureshop.ca/static/Pro...s&FacetFilterName=Logitech&CategoryName=27315
SpaceBridge
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RS4- said:
Will it still be $19 tomorrow?
No you don't.Stoffinator said:
They don't send bills through the mail though, so you have to find a way to electronically pay bills (either telephone banking or online banking)
Well the Pioneer SE-MJ51 is on sale at FutureShop right now, and qualifies for the Buy one Get one Free promotion they are having right now (which ends tonight i think?)criesofthepast said:Any good headphones for under $50? I don't need a headset
shagg_187 said:
Just bought Corsair HS1A on sale for $40 at Canada Computers: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_760&item_id=036119
Goddamn, Corsair has really upped the game. The BEST headphones I've ever owned/heard under $50. Comes really really close to Audio-Technica ATH-A700. Really close! Of course, it beats Audio-Technica in my opinion cause it costs 1/4th of it and comes with a high quality mic.
Very comfortable too! Have worn it for 4 hours straight. Not a single inch of strain. I know I should've purchased HS1 instead of HS1A since it has Surround Sound but I prefer analog than digital i.e. 3.5mm than USB; and also because this one was $10 cheaper (I'm cheap!). It also comes with extra set of cushions if you prefer a different material.
It has a very minimal audio leakage, which is perfect for late night gaming when I don't want to disturb my brother. It also has a pretty long wire (which I LOVE!) and the quality is superb! Bass is also great! Battlefield: Bad Company 2 sounds mind-blowing with it!
TL;DR: ULTIMATE BUY FOR PC GAMERS FOR $40! BUY BEFORE YOU REGRET! Dare I say better than Sennheiser for that price?!
No no no no no no no no no.
Specs for these headphones: (just these 2 will suffice)
20Hz to 20kHz frequency response
32 Ohms impedance at 1kHz
ATH-A700s:
5 35,000 Hz
64 ohms impedance
You seriously cannot compare a pair of headphones who's range is 20hz-20khz to a pair of 5-35s. If you can't tell the difference, you have HORRIBLE sources.
The A700s are absolutely some of the best bang you can get for your buck. Even if those Corsair headphones are 40$ (it's a good price, granted) but they can't beat a pair of 300$ headphones. Just.... no. (btw you can get A700s for like 120 on Amazon).
There's a thread in the OT about headphones. Don't go in there claiming what you did - they'll tear you apart.
Lostconfused
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He is comparing closed headphones. While everyone who would recommend headphones would recommend the open air audio technica ones.
PalaceBrother
Member
Luigi87 said:
The eBay price of the steelbook will come close to covering the cost of the game itself. Totally worth it.
The Power Of Snap
Member
Managed to get a new ps3 controller for 16$ at blockbuster.
Lone_Prodigy
Member
Seems like the NHL and Gears steelbooks were pretty hard to get from FS (limited stock, some pre-orders didn't get it, etc.) Batman will likely encounter the same problem.
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/fs-n...lefield-3-skyrim-exclusive-steelbook-1070743/
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/fs-n...lefield-3-skyrim-exclusive-steelbook-1070743/
Lone_Prodigy said:
The difference is that those games were not advertised as including the steelbook with preorders. It was more like "Oh yeah we made some of these steelbooks that we are just gonna give to some people but not everyone". Batman however specifically says that it comes with the steelbook.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Ahh! OK. I did not want to stir up Sennheiser vs Audio Technica vs Corsair vs etc. I compared it with headphones I own and have used. Sennheiser and Audio Technica are god-sends, I agree to the core of it, but they are not designed for gaming.
Corsairs blow compared to AT when you go into technical side of it, but to my ears they sound fantastic and come really close. I get very picky about headphones when the sound is not what you're suppose to hear. After AT, these are the only headset out there that provides the clarity and comfort that I need. My ears get hot and strained with all the other Sub-$50 headphones/headset so when I read about Corsair and tried it for myself, I was surprised how comfortable it it and how it provides options for this that have different taste in fabric for the ears.
Yes, it's not as good as AT but goddamn to my ears they come real close, and for the price it's quite a no-brainer, especially with the great quality microphone that it comes it.
Compared to Logitech, Steel Series. Plantronics, Sony and all other gaming headsets that I've owned, tried out and destroyed, Corsair is the only one that bridges the Audiophile and Gaming hybrid. It's the best gaming headset I've ever tried and nothing can change that.
You can call me an ass if it doesn't end up being the best $40 gaming headset out there.
Corsairs blow compared to AT when you go into technical side of it, but to my ears they sound fantastic and come really close. I get very picky about headphones when the sound is not what you're suppose to hear. After AT, these are the only headset out there that provides the clarity and comfort that I need. My ears get hot and strained with all the other Sub-$50 headphones/headset so when I read about Corsair and tried it for myself, I was surprised how comfortable it it and how it provides options for this that have different taste in fabric for the ears.
Yes, it's not as good as AT but goddamn to my ears they come real close, and for the price it's quite a no-brainer, especially with the great quality microphone that it comes it.
Compared to Logitech, Steel Series. Plantronics, Sony and all other gaming headsets that I've owned, tried out and destroyed, Corsair is the only one that bridges the Audiophile and Gaming hybrid. It's the best gaming headset I've ever tried and nothing can change that.
You can call me an ass if it doesn't end up being the best $40 gaming headset out there.
RaySpencer
Member
Fuzzy said:
Man, this sucks!! I need a toaster and a kettle, and I coulda saved massive money, but the 2 I want are sold out, and it wont let me buy them :'(
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Update on the Dark Souls Best Buy thing from my experience with their customer service:
So yeah... I have no idea anymore, but I'm not going to take the chance.
So yeah... I have no idea anymore, but I'm not going to take the chance.
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