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Canadian Gaming Deals and Discussion Thread 5: Much Ado Aboot Shipping
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catpurrcat
Member
I was just about to list my BF Hardline PS4 for $30. Are you in Toronto? Maybe we can make a deal.
Sealtest
Member
That's mostly because the mods there don't like us bad talking best buy. I've had posts edit'd because I called them on something.
I agree it's changed my buying habits. If I do end up buying a game day one I make sure to find some sort of deal or if I purchase digital get cards from stores at a discount and find a way to avoid tax.
User 479360
Banned
Oh, okay. I didn't even notice that tab.
I want the camouflage one. I like the look of it and already have two black controllers.
Nuckerbockers
Member
I think I would like game sales to tank in Canada because it may help correct the crazy pricing but even then who knows if it would have any effect. I'm glad I have MGS and Halo from last E3 and will probably only get Fallout and one other this E3.
I understand why they can't/don't offer 30%off again this year but with prices as high as they are that was the only way I would be playing most games Day 1 this year. Just not worth it at 80 bucks a pop.
I understand why they can't/don't offer 30%off again this year but with prices as high as they are that was the only way I would be playing most games Day 1 this year. Just not worth it at 80 bucks a pop.
If anything publishers would just take it as an excuse to not release in Canada whatsoever.
User 479360
Banned
I think that's extreme. It'd likely cause at least two price drops before that happened. Canada is too large of a market, is it not?
Um, the root cause is the American dollar, the Canadian dollar, and the exchange rate between the two. What does a handful of people not pre-ordering games going to do to affect the CAD?
Because this isn't inflation... why would wages go up?
The population of Canada is equivalent to the population of California.
meitantei_conan
Member
For those living in winnipeg there's a store on pembina called value lots thats selling new ps4,xbone, and wiiu games for 5-20$. Their selection varies from week to week, recently they have gotten a bunch of ps4 and xbone games. They also have a bunch of older titles as well. Snagged a copy of Wolfenstein For 20$. Also found a new copy of kirby dream collection and calling for wii.
Oh thank you! If I have a chance I'll check it out tomorrow.
But how are you getting it? Over the border shipping costs is crazy as it is.
PC Download? Origin, Uplay, and Steam are all charging $80 in Canada. You can buy PC download from Amazon US.
DeathByBacklog
Member
DEAL
Not game related but x-men blu-ray box set is on amazon.ca for 22 bucks and change.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/ref=pe_324750_140933560_pe_hero/?ASIN=B00QR80XVK
Not game related but x-men blu-ray box set is on amazon.ca for 22 bucks and change.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/ref=pe_324750_140933560_pe_hero/?ASIN=B00QR80XVK
"At least for now."
I'm planning to preorder on Amazon like most. Figure if there's a price change or sale for the better between now and then, it'll get adjusted. And if there isn't, it's a pretty reasonable price for a new game (and heck, I can cancel if I have a change of heart)
Hmmm, that's tempting. I only have the original trilogy on DVD and I'd like to have the Blu-rays. Too low for free shipping on its own though...
DeathByBacklog
Member
Put in a preorder of a game and then cancel after the blu-rays ship. It's what I did (thank you mgs5). The whole set for the cost of one movie.
Amazon lets you cancel part of an order? Good to know.
DeathByBacklog
Member
Yep. And it's easier then bb as you can do it online vs. calling in.
20% off for rewards club members, ehhh. So like $72 after tax for some of the new xbone/ps4 games and $63 for some of the new wii u game with this deal. Most likely will pass out on the deal and start chipping away on my backlog.
Still have xenoblade and zelda pre-ordered. Looking like the last two gaming purchases I make for a while. $40 for R&C looks phenomenal.
Still have xenoblade and zelda pre-ordered. Looking like the last two gaming purchases I make for a while. $40 for R&C looks phenomenal.
Aaaaand bought. Thanks for the info.
The Elite
BOSS
Most of my big titles for 2016 were preordered last year.
I don't have much unless there are big announcements. I may bite on one or two.
TheSpecialOne
Banned
At $80 a game, there is no point in buying new games. Imagine paying 80 for battlefront before tax. That's like $10 a map since we know single player is non-existent.
Yeah, I'm guessing most people already pre-ordered the big titles which have now been delayed to next year. Happy that I went all in last year with 9 games, of which I'm still waiting for MGSV. Although I skipped on games which I'm unsure about (FF XV, KH 3) or suspect an eventual game of the year version such as Arkham knight, Uncharted 4 (or the upcoming Fallout 4).
I'm buying SFV and Blazblue CP extend, even if it's only 20% off since the base price is fair to begin with (54.99 for BB and 59.99 for SFV). Ratchet & Clank please me at 39.99, so these are 3 games which will be pre-ordered. If the discount amount to 30%, I will consider the Uncharted trilogy.
Was it via Amazon itself or a third party seller? I don't have experience with ordering off of Amazon.jp but I've seen plenty of people order stuff off of the European branches without any issues outside of maybe import fees.
Seems Capcom is being rather nice to Canada?
They priced SFV and DMC4SE the same in both regions ($59.99 and $24.99), with no adjustment for Canada.
shadow2810
Member
For import stuffs you should buy them from amazon itself. I imported XenoX OST (description said:Ships from and sold by Amazon.co.jp), paid ￥1,100 shipping (express with tracking # and it's the only shipping method) and around ￥500 for import fee. Item shipped on May 20, I got it on May 22.
J
Jotamide
Unconfirmed Member
Well, it's working. DMC4SE is the first game ever I've preordered on Steam.
Non-gaming Deal:
If you buy one of several Jurassic Park blu-rays at Best Buy (in stores only) for $9.99, it includes a coupon for $7.50 off to see Jurassic World in theatres
If you buy one of several Jurassic Park blu-rays at Best Buy (in stores only) for $9.99, it includes a coupon for $7.50 off to see Jurassic World in theatres
Non-Gaming Deal
Book of Life is $10 (78% off) at Amazon Blu-Ray Combo
Book of Life is $10 (78% off) at Amazon Blu-Ray Combo
Yea same mostly, I just forgot some big titles like MGSV which I was on the fence about. That and Persona 5 since it hadn't been announced for PS4 at that point yet. Unless we see anything huge I shouldn't need to add much to the pile.
nobodyshero
Banned
We should probably be pretty picky when choosing deals like this to post here. Amazon constantly has like 50 blu-rays on deep discount at a time, haha.
Tempted
D
Deleted member 126221
Unconfirmed Member
Sooo... do you think FS will honor those old Last Guardian PS3 orders? I'd love to get the game for $40 (half price!), but I'm not too hopeful...
the game would have to exist first
Wait, what? Last Guardian?!
catpurrcat
Member
I paid $39 at another retailer near x-mas time. $45 is pretty darn good considering the CDN dollar drop.
GMG or Nuuvem will probably have it for cheaper.
I saw on RFD that you buy it for 38.99$ on Costco.ca. The thread said that you need a membership and no tax. But if I recall correctly, you don't need a membership for online purchase.