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[Quick]

Canada-GAF, any of you guys have experience with Kobo Touch? It's 20 dollars off so I'm very interested in getting one.

Did you guys ever run into a problem with books not being available but found on Kindle store only? Or books being cheaper on the Kindle store?

The Kobo Touch is pretty good. Simple and straightforward. $119 is a good price for it, I think. Not so sure about book availability, but as far as I can see, Kobo has enough books in its store, and is growing.

Absolutely avoid the Kobo Vox Colour, though. Not that you actually mentioned it, but I'll throw it out as a warning to everyone.

I work at a Chapters and I deal with problems with the Vox daily. Makes me wonder how such a flawed device actually passed quality control.

 

[No_Style]

Batman: AC is happening right now:

Until Nov 27: Batman: Arkham City is $29.98 ($30 off) @ FutureShop - PS3: http://ow.ly/7EA4L, 360: http://ow.ly/7EA58

 

[Hellish]

Batman: AC is happening right now:

Until Nov 27: Batman: Arkham City is $29.98 ($30 off) @ FutureShop - PS3: http://ow.ly/7EA4L, 360: http://ow.ly/7EA58

I wish it was for PC too.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Batman: AC is happening right now:

Until Nov 27: Batman: Arkham City is $29.98 ($30 off) @ FutureShop - PS3: http://ow.ly/7EA4L, 360: http://ow.ly/7EA58

Thanks! Bought for the PS3.

30 bucks is a fucking steal for this game. And I was about to buy it at full price too. Any Skyrim deals for 360 around?

 

[Firestorm]

I wish it was for PC too.

Just buy a code from someone who bought an nVidia video card but doesn't want it. I think they usually sell for around $25 and are redeemable on Steam.

 

[snack]

Batman: AC is happening right now:

Until Nov 27: Batman: Arkham City is $29.98 ($30 off) @ FutureShop - PS3: http://ow.ly/7EA4L, 360: http://ow.ly/7EA58

Wow. What a deal. Would be a great Christmas stocking stuffer.

 

[SpaceBridge]

The Kobo Touch is pretty good. Simple and straightforward. $119 is a good price for it, I think. Not so sure about book availability, but as far as I can see, Kobo has enough books in its store, and is growing.

Absolutely avoid the Kobo Vox Colour, though. Not that you actually mentioned it, but I'll throw it out as a warning to everyone.

I work at a Chapters and I deal with problems with the Vox daily. Makes me wonder how such a flawed device actually passed quality control.

Which Kobo do you recommend. Im looking to get one for my younger sister for xmas.

 

[Fifty]

I wish I got games in my stocking as a kid! Shit, all I got were a few crappy chocolates.

 

[Hellish]

I wish it was for PC too.

just my luck

only downside steam > origin.

 

[Zzoram]

That's more than an "only" downside.

Origin version is also GFW LIVE instead of Steamworks.

 

[btkadams]

alright, i just realized i have rewardzone gift certificates that expire in two days. i guess i'm getting the headset at best buy! i've never used them before though so i have some questions.

1. i have a $20 reward certificate and a $10 one. can i combine them and use them at once?
2. i think i read this previously in the thread, but just to be sure, i can use them on something i ordered on bestbuy.ca for in-store pickup right?

 

[RC]

Batman: AC is happening right now:

Until Nov 27: Batman: Arkham City is $29.98 ($30 off) @ FutureShop - PS3: http://ow.ly/7EA4L, 360: http://ow.ly/7EA58

The Future Shop exclusive version is the same price. I think the only difference is that it comes with the Dark Knight skin.

PS3

X360

Just ordered my copy. Guess I can sleep in tomorrow.

 

[Fuzzy]

alright, i just realized i have rewardzone gift certificates that expire in two days. i guess i'm getting the headset at best buy! i've never used them before though so i have some questions.

1. i have a $20 reward certificate and a $10 one. can i combine them and use them at once?
2. i think i read this previously in the thread, but just to be sure, i can use them on something i ordered on bestbuy.ca for in-store pickup right?

1. Yes.
2. Yes.

 

[dream]

That's more than an "only" downside.

Origin version is also GFW LIVE instead of Steamworks.

My Steam version uses GFW Live too...

 

[btkadams]

1. Yes.
2. Yes.

sweet! then i'll be getting it for 70 bucks tomorrow which isn't too bad.

 

[Quick]

Which Kobo do you recommend. Im looking to get one for my younger sister for xmas.

If she's interested in just reading, a Touch would do just fine. The $89 model is dated, to be honest. Might as well fork over the extra money for the Touch.

While I don't recommend the Vox due to issues I've had to deal with, I would recommend it if you plan on tweaking the OS. Since it runs on Android, I'm sure you'll get some support from people here or other places.

If she wants to just read, go for the Touch. For the extra stuff, go for the Vox.

 

[Hellish]

For the bestbuy.ca reward zone coupons if you do not want them to expire buy something with them then return it and they give you a giftcard


(found this out by buying headphones with them and then not liking the headphones)

 

[Quick]

Any deals on iPads and laptops going on today?

 

[MercuryLS]

Any deals on iPads and laptops going on today?

Apple.ca will have some Black Friday deals going on, should be able to save a few bucks on some iPods and Macs.

 

[Zzoram]

My Steam version uses GFW Live too...

:'(

Oh well, not like I have time for the game.

 

[Hellish]

Any deals on iPads and laptops going on today?

They just posted on FB. Decent discounts

$40 off 16GB iPad 2 (both wifi and 3G)
$50 off 32GB iPad 2 (both wifi and 3G)
$60 off 64GB iPad 2 (both wifi and 3G)

https://www.facebook.com/BestBuyCanada

Sale starts tomorrow at 12 AM PST.

Link to thread: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=13809915

 

[Firestorm]

If you live in Kelowna the grand opening sale for Best Buy is pretty awesome.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/kelowna-grand-opening.aspx

 

[Quick]

Apple.ca will have some Black Friday deals going on, should be able to save a few bucks on some iPods and Macs.

The Canadian Apple Store isn't available at the moment. Guess they're preparing for something big.

Link to thread: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=13809915

Not bad. Was hoping for something more substantial, but I'm not too surprised, really.

Guessing Boxing Day would provide a bigger discount on iPads.

 

[Hellish]

The Canadian Apple Store isn't available at the moment. Guess they're preparing for something big.



Not bad. Was hoping for something more substantial, but I'm not too surprised, really.

Guessing Boxing Day would provide a bigger discount on iPads.

Its an Apple product can't expect too much until it is a previous generations product.

 

[bearythebear]

Any good Mouse deals?

ncix has death adder for 40 bucks and G9x for 60. Any other deals?

 

[Hellish]

Any good Mouse deals?

ncix has death adder for 40 bucks and G9x for 60. Any other deals?

At this point with boxing day a month away I would hold off on almost all electronics if you can if not I would go for the G9X

 

[btkadams]

should i go to bed? lol i'm refreshing best buy and futureshop's websites and there doesn't seem to be anything on sale for black friday (other than ipads on best buy).

 

[Mike Works]

See the Batman: Arkham City deal, think that would be a great gift for my brother.

Add it to cart.

Apply $10 off videogame purchase that Futureshop gave me for shipping NHL 12 late.

Get error notification on the code.

Type in gift certificate ($67 value) number to pay for it anyway.

Get notification saying gift card has no money on it.

Call hotline.

Informed that a transaction was made exactly one week ago - one I sure didn't make.

Email support asking for transaction details.

Told to call in store tomorrow.

[line reserved here for edit to update that Arkham City will be sold out tomorrow]

 

[Quick]

So is this Canadian Black Friday here to stay, or is it just short-lived?

 

[Oxymoron]

I'll let you know a year from now.

 

[StunandStab]

If you live in Kelowna the grand opening sale for Best Buy is pretty awesome.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/kelowna-grand-opening.aspx

Some pretty good sales there, but nothing I have to have, thankfully, so I don't have to make the trip from Penticton

 

[Fuzzy]

Some pretty good sales there, but nothing I have to have, thankfully, so I don't have to make the trip from Penticton

You're in Penticton? I did the electrical for the arena there when it was built. I was there for 4 months. Great town in the Summer.

 

[StunandStab]

You're in Penticton? I did the electrical for the arena there when it was built. I was there for 4 months. Great town in the Summer.

Yup, been here all my life so far, it is definitely a great town.

 

[Firestorm]

Some pretty good sales there, but nothing I have to have, thankfully, so I don't have to make the trip from Penticton

The $600 MacBook Air is ridiculous @_@

 

[StunandStab]

The $600 MacBook Air is ridiculous @_@

$550 in savings is a lot... makes me wish I really wanted a MacBook

 

[Decado]

Is it best to play the first Batman before getting AC? I wonder what price I can find it at if AC is $30.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Is it best to play the first Batman before getting AC? I wonder what price I can find it at if AC is $30.

AC does supercede AA in a few ways, but in general they're different kinds of games. AA has meticulously tight design and pacing and takes place in a small, dense environment. AC is ... looser and sloppier in that regard, because it's at least one part open world game. Both are excellent, though.

 

[The Elite]

AC does supercede AA in a few ways, but in general they're different kinds of games. AA has meticulously tight design and pacing and takes place in a small, dense environment. AC is ... looser and sloppier in that regard, because it's at least one part open world game. Both are excellent, though.

AA = Metroid
AC = Zelda

 

[lupinko]

Is it best to play the first Batman before getting AC? I wonder what price I can find it at if AC is $30.

If you can find a Walmart with the bundle, you can get both for $30 together.

 

[Stumpokapow]

AA = Metroid
AC = Zelda

I'm... not an enormous fan of either series but I see the comparison, for sure.

 

[DJ_Lae]

Damn it, mail came but no Saints Row the Third.

That's two weeks past its ship date from THQ. The freebie DLC had better be awesome for me to tolerate this long a wait to play the game (not that I don't have a ton of other games to play, but still).

 

[TheExodu5]

Any good 3DS deals?

 

[Hellish]

Any good 3DS deals?

Toysrus $139.99 if you can find stock in store -- Online is out of stock

$160 at Walmart -- might be able to price match toys r us if they are out of stock

If you consider $190 for a Red 3DS + Mario a good deal then there is that

or $200 for the Zelda LE (Just released today) @ Ebgames

 

[krae_man]

Hey Look, Futureshop is doing what Sony should have done in the first place: Included two pairs of glasses with the 3D TV.

 

[The Elite]

Yet I still haven't seen a good Little Big Planet 2 deal... :/

 

[Hellish]

Yet I still haven't seen a good Little Big Planet 2 deal... :/

There that move bundle, not really a good deal though but could slightly be considered a "deal"

$129.99

 

[Hanzou]

If you live in Kelowna the grand opening sale for Best Buy is pretty awesome.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/kelowna-grand-opening.aspx

I was just there at opening and it was a shit show. I was essentially Boxing day in there. All I wanted was the stupid $10 mouse and lines were a good 30 minutes. In all honesty besides one or two items like the Macbook, the deals were no better than any other week.

 

[Takao]

I'm disappointed we didn't get the $199 PS3 bundle.

 

[soultron]

Wanted to post this for anyone in the GTA with some free time this weekend:

Please note: This post is, in no way, endorsed by or sponsored by Gamercamp LV3 or its organizers.

This weekend, Toronto comes alive with an electrifying 3-day-long festival of fun, friends, and games!

ABOUT: Gamercamp LV3 is the third iteration of what has become an annual festival here in Toronto. Organized by Toronto locals Jaime Woo and Mark Rabo, the festival aims to welcome everyone, be they developers or those who just enjoy games, into a convention like no other. Set over the course of three days, Gamercamp is packed with speakers, tournaments, live-action games set across the city, playtest sessions, alternative peripheral experiments, local talents (indie, AAA, emerging, etc.), film screenings, food, and much more.

You can come to learn and perfect your craft, as a game maker, while meeting with and learning from other developers. You can come to enjoy yourself and play a variety of games and participatory activities. Or you can do both. Once more, this is a festival that aims to bring everyone who partakes in the joy of play together -- no matter if you make games, play games, or do both.

-----------------------------------------/ABOUT

SCHEDULE: Note that some events occur at the same time as others, as Gamercamp occurs at multiple locations within Toronto.


Click here (or the above image) for the Friday schedule and locations!


Click here (or the above image) for the Saturday schedule and locations!


Click here (or the above image) for the Sunday schedule and locations!

-----------------------------------------/SCHEDULE

Check gamercamp.ca for more details, highlights, and the full list of speakers!

AlphaTwo00 and I will be there volunteering. PM me if you want to say hello, as I'd love to meet you if you're going!

 

[RS4-]

Any prizes for the Super Street Fighter tournament tomorrow lol?