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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 4: That $70s Show
- Thread starter Firestorm
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You're playing with fire when buying used electronics, for one. Titanfall is only $500 + tax, for another. We've also seen very good bundles on Ebay with extra controller, 1-year XBL gold sub, and game for a bit over $500.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Is it really worth it to buy Xbone now? I can't really decide, I'd like to play Titanfall to see what the hype is all about and also wanna play PvZ Garden Warfare, still with my PS4 I don't know if I should get Xbone now or not!
The way I look at is that I already don't have enough time to play all the games I have for PS3 & PS4. I'll probably wait for an XB1 price cut and then there'll be even more games out for it that I want.
Mike Works
Member
It entirely rests on your financial situation and game preferences. For your specific examples, take into account:
For:
- Titanfall is supposedly a ton of fun
- PvZ Garden Warfare has gotten pretty solid reviews too
Against:
- Titanfall can be played on the 360/PC, potentially nullifying a new console purchase
- Though nothing is set in stone, Titanfall will most likely not be exclusive to the XB1 (in terms of future sequels)
- PvZ Garden Warfare is apparently also coming out for the PS4 in the next 6-12 months (and PC?)
I'd look a little more to the future when it comes to a new console purchase, but that's just me personally. Do you really want to play the next Halo/Gears/Forza really badly? That would justify a purchase in my books.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Well my PS3 and PS4 back log is just huge already!
Price cuts though are not really something we should count on with all the price hikes, retailers are looking the other way!
Financially yes I can buy it, but when it comes to Forza/Halo I'm ok without playing them, I wouldn't mind the option but they are not a console seller for me
EmptySpace
Banned
don't. ever.
unless they actually show some commitment to having exclusives. look at their track record. compare 360 exclusive games to ps3 exclusives the past 4 years or so.
don't buy a device for only one or two games. if there are enough games you are interested in, then go buy it. wait 1 more year. you don't want to be buying something just to play some game right now but you have no idea about future games. remember, a system is an investment. you'd have to think of their future offerings, and if you are really interested in them.
That's adorable. Ironically, they're busying making Kinect Sports Rival which is a game that addresses your first issue...somewhat.
Well it looks like even with the price increase, trades aren't being increased. Brought in South Park SOT and EB Games said 31 bucks I laughed, he had the nerve to say what is that good, I laughed again and said are u kidding me, that is less than half for a game that came out a little over a week ago.......guess it is going up on kijiji.
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Deleted member 126221
Unconfirmed Member
Is there one last hope to get a PS4 for $400 this week, or am I too late...?
Of the major retailers I think only TRU and RCSS are still selling it for $400. Good luck trying to find stock though.
CuthbertAllgoodz
Member
You guys have been charged by FS for Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Limited Edition PS3? Nothing here yet, I know that I will stress until the shipping notice with that no shipping to Quebec thing...
Nope, nothing yet. I am from Quebec also, I have a feeling the order will get cancel. I tried emailing them about it and they had no idea what I was talking about.
You're not alone. I never bought an original xbox because they never ended up releasing a Banjo game. I bought 360 as soon as they showed that first AMAZING Banjo Kazooie trailer.
Still waiting for the next Banjo on Xbone. Won't be buying one until that game is confirmed.
Yeah I've been charged, no shipping notice though. Vancouver here.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Amazon.ca has some PS4 games for preorder for $59.99 which became all of a sudden a good price -_- Watch Dogs and Destiny for $59
They also have this :
It already goes for $131.27 so it'll end up being $81.27 before taxes, not so bad really!
They also have this :
It already goes for $131.27 so it'll end up being $81.27 before taxes, not so bad really!
Is this preferable to the new gold headset?Amazon.ca has some PS4 games for preorder for $59.99 which became all of a sudden a good price -_- Watch Dogs and Destiny for $59
They also have this :
It already goes for $131.27 so it'll end up being $81.27 before taxes, not so bad really!
The Bad Guy
Member
The gold headset is only superior in terms of battery life.
MrBambinoDent
Member
This is kinda superior in features but the Gold is more comfy imo, Gold is plasticy compared to the Elite though!
Tempted to buy a used PS4 on Kijiji.
I've never bought anything from there, is there anything I should be aware of? Probably. A dumb question on top of that: what's the best way to test it without a TV available? I'd assume this person would want to meet in public, and I'd be uneasy about stepping inside a stranger's home.
I've never bought anything from there, is there anything I should be aware of? Probably. A dumb question on top of that: what's the best way to test it without a TV available? I'd assume this person would want to meet in public, and I'd be uneasy about stepping inside a stranger's home.
There's really no way to test a home console if you meet in public unless someone hauls out a TV or you meet somewhere on a college campus with a student access TV. I had a roommate that sold a few consoles on Kijiji and they were all let inside to try it out. That's pretty standard. Just bring a friend, tell someone you trust where you'll be, and if you feel sketchy just leave.
I'm more concerned about my safety than the details on a potential deal. Paranoiac kicking in.
Saw another ad for a sealed one for a cheap price. A bit more than the used, but just as tempting. I'll sit on it for now. I can wait, but at the same time, I wouldn't want to pass up on a good deal.
canadian crowe
Member
Get him to take a video of it working and make sure he shows the date and serial number in the video then when you meet him in public just check the serial number.
How much is he selling for? I have mine listed at 430 and nobody is biting...
Yes
EDIT: anyone know of any games that are only for sale in US but not Canada? I found this http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CS9NJ5E/?tag=neogaf0e-20 and it looks pretty cool to own.
Is it used? Seems pretty high for a used console.
$400 with COD.
On a related note: which retailer would be most likely to have it in stock on a more consistent basis?
canadian crowe
Member
I used it for about an hour but since the source doesn't return open box items I put it up on Kijiji.
As far as price goes I was willing to go lower but I keep getting people offering me 250 and that's just nuts. I'm actually one of tthe cheapest listing on Kijiji that I've seen.
Edit: maybe mine is a little high. I'd grab that 400 dollar one.
EmptySpace
Banned
which city do you live in?
I'll buy it for $100! :lol
mullet2000
Member
Story of my life when I try to sell things on Kijiji lol. People love to low ball. I get offers at like 25% of my list prices all the time.
The worst is when people come to your door after already agreeing to come buy the thing and try to haggle. I don't get why people try that, I guess it must work but man, I'd feel like a dick if I tried to pull that on someone. I've had people get mad and leave when I wouldn't play their little haggle game.
Haha, I know that feeling. I pre-ordered two PS4s in case one of them fell through and ended up with an extra console. I tried selling it for retail value ($450 after tax), and I still got idiots offering me $300.
MrBambinoDent
Member
It's just the same as some RFDers who strive on taking advantage of anything or anyone, they offer you that price hoping you're in some situation where you need cash asap then you might just bite! It's stupid and everyone trying to sell on Kijiji will always meet some of those, I had someone agree to buy my headset for $60 and just handed me $50 and left without me noticing cause he seemed like a nice guy with a good car and stuff lol
At the same time some people are stupid, like I had someone selling a sound bar at almost the same retail price and I wanted to buy it at any discount but he just refused saying his price is FIRM, I'm sure it was firm enough to shove it somewhere after a while lol
firehawk12
Subete no aware
All the reviewers warned you!
licktheenvelope
Member
Amazon.ca has some PS4 games for preorder for $59.99 which became all of a sudden a good price -_- Watch Dogs and Destiny for $59
They also have this :
It already goes for $131.27 so it'll end up being $81.27 before taxes, not so bad really!
Better off to wait for Futureshop E3 sale (which they usually have). I still have 7 PS4 games reserved on last year's sale for $39.99 each.
I always meet at their bank for high value purchases or at a tim hortans. I make sure theyre good on the price before I leave to meet them. if they try to fuck around I don't say anything and walk away. people usually cough up the rest pretty fast at that point.
the thing I hate the most are those that reply to my ads to give me moral advise.
I sold mine for $650 with two games(e3 preorders) but it took 27 days to move. Almost every offer was below retail and I was afraid I was going to end up returning it. The xbox one I sold the same day it launched for $850 which was the third lowest offer I got. you would think it would be the other way around because the sony hype train was full speed at the time... weird.
I always price things above what I want because everyone wants to low ball and feel like they got a deal. What ends up happening is I meet them half way which is usually around or slightly higher than what I was originally hoping for.
I have a feeling ground zeroes will show up as the free game with gold shortly before MGSV launches. that's when ill play it.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I was lucky in that I was able to sell mine for 550. Xbone I got 600. Not too bad with the lowballs, although I had people flake out a few times.
MrBambinoDent
Member
Yes there might be better offers around E3 but for people with no preorders now it's better to secure that price then they can always cancel up until release week if they got a better offer!
You do understand how the exchange rate works right? ....
Sweet Ivy
Member
If you've got a decent PC you can play TitanFall with the DS4 and it's a blast.
PlantsVSZombies looks pretty nice (I tried it last year and enjoyed it), seems to be a 6-months exclusive, just FYI.
Yep. I wonder if they'll ship it soon?
The Elite
BOSS
They will probably charge Wednesday and ship Thursday.
Curious to know the same thing for shop.ca. It's my first experience with them. Do they usually use Canada Post to ship?