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MotherF-ing BUNDLES!!!1 (PSP)

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Kleegamefan

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So I walk into gamecrazy yesterday to preorder a PSP value pack and RidgeRacers...lo and behold they inform me that in order to get a PSP you must buy 3 games and one of their accessories...

I don't mind spending the money this seems a little unfair....

"sigh" I guess we will probably see the same thing with XENON later this year..



What I preorderd:

Value PSP

SanDisk 512MB card

Lumines

Ridge Racers

WipEout Pure
 
Kleegamefan said:
So I walk into gamecrazy yesterday to preorder a PSP value pack and RidgeRacers...lo and behold they inform me that in order to get a PSP you must buy 3 games and one of their accessories...

I don't mind spending the money this seems a little unfair....

"sigh" I guess we will probably see the same thing with XENON later this year..



What I preorderd:

Value PSP

SanDisk 512MB card

Lumines

Ridge Racers

WipEout Pure
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If you were so upset with it... why did you pre-order it? Secondly I don't remember ever being forced to buy a bundle for a CONSOLE.... I have a reservation at EB... if they now tell me when the system comes in that I have to buy their bundle? That reservation will quickly be turned in to store credit to be saved for something else.
 
My local gamestop (chicago) is allowing preorders for the value pack for $50 down with no bundling. I assume they are doing this nationwide.

They did mention that they expected that preordering would be cut off some time this week.
 
Don't you have an EB Games or a Gamestop close by? I made a preorder at the local Gamestop and didn't have to get any bundles. This is only at the B&M stores however.
 
I hate Microsoft and their MotherF-ing monopoly!!!1 As a matter of fact I hate them so much, I'm gonna write them a letter about how much I hate them!


*fires up MS Word*
 
Damn, GameCrazy is pushing the bundles? I was going to preorder a unit there, because they're smaller and they didn't pressure me to preorder any games for the DS.
 
EB stores haven't received any word of an in-store bundle yet. So if you want to pre-order, try there, and if they tell you the company is enforcing a bundle policy, THEY'RE LYING.
 
one reason i'm glad i work at TRU. no bundles, and i know i'll be working launch day, so i can pick one up if i'm so inclined.

but honestly, i'm on the fence about it at the moment. we'll see how my financed are in a month and a half
 
I put down $50 at Gamestop before the price annoucement. Do I have to buy the bundle or am I safe? Any Gamestop employee here?
 
atomsk said:
one reason i'm glad i work at TRU. no bundles, and i know i'll be working launch day, so i can pick one up if i'm so inclined.

but honestly, i'm on the fence about it at the moment. we'll see how my financed are in a month and a half
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You know you're gonna stash two, buy one, eBay it, and buy the second at reduced costs, no?
:D
Too damn bad our discount isn't worth shit for it.
 
Well, if it makes it any better, you won't regret any of your choices. Well, OK, I'm not sure about Wipeout, as I haven't seen it in person, but the other two are amazing games.
 
Why not just go to a B&M store like Target or Wal-Mart? The only time that these stores have the same release date as game stores like EB and Gamestop is for hardware launches. If the excuse is that you don't want to wait in line, go to the worst area in your city and be the first to get it. I wouldn't let some shit gamestore force a bundle on me.
 
I preordered my bundle-free PSP at Gamerush (Blockbuster). Do it quickly, though... I think they're only allowed 5 preorders per store.
 
RevenantKioku said:
You know you're gonna stash two, buy one, eBay it, and buy the second at reduced costs, no?
:D
Too damn bad our discount isn't worth shit for it.
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its something id consider. =P
 
Syckx said:
I can confirm that Gamestop is not doing any mandatory bundles in their stores.
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BS. The GameStop across the street from me has two mandatory bundles you have to select from if you want a PSP.
 
ManaByte said:
BS. The GameStop across the street from me has two mandatory bundles you have to select from if you want a PSP.
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None of the gamestops in our district have mandatory bundles.
 
newsguy said:
Why not just go to a B&M store like Target or Wal-Mart? The only time that these stores have the same release date as game stores like EB and Gamestop is for hardware launches. If the excuse is that you don't want to wait in line, go to the worst area in your city and be the first to get it. I wouldn't let some shit gamestore force a bundle on me.
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Amen. I bought my GC at launch at a Wal-Mart. Fuck bundles.
 
Pre-ordered mine from Gamestop some time ago and no bundle was needed. They haven't contacted me to let me know if there has been a change.
 
I don't really mind bundling as long as the store allows you to choose any X games you want. I refuse to order a bundle with a forced selection of games (like the gamestop one online). It's like they force trash down your neck.
 
This Sony PSP Silver Pack bundle includes the following items:
Sony PSP System; which include:

Sony 32 MB Memory Stick Duo(TM)
Headphones with remote control
Battery pack
AC adaptor
Soft case & cleaning cloth
Video sampler UMD disc non-interactive game demos
UMD video of the feature film Spider-Man(TM) 2 from Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Spider-Man 2 by Activision
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of Blade by Sony Online Entertainment
Metal Gear Acid by Konami Digital Entertainment America
Need For Speed: Underground Rivals by Electronic Arts

PSP Starter Kit by Pelican which includes: DC Car Charger, 4 UMD Disk Jackets, High-quality Earbuds, USB Data Cable, System Polish Cloth, Screen Protector Film, and our functional All-In-One Case.
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http://gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=B020248I


Look at this crazy bundle. It's like their bundling a bundle. It's bad enough sony only sells psp in a bundle where you have to buy the case, and ear buds, on top of that Gamestop is making you buy an additional pair of headphones and case. I preordered mine at gamestop if they make me buy a bundle I'm gonna be pissed. You cant even pick the games you want WTF!!!
 
Flying Llama said:
http://gamestop.com/product.asp?product_id=B020248I


Look at this crazy bundle. It's like their bundling a bundle. It's bad enough sony only sells psp in a bundle where you have to buy the case, and ear buds, on top of that Gamestop is making you buy an additional pair of headphones and case. I preordered mine at gamestop if they make me buy a bundle I'm gonna be pissed. You cant even pick the games you want WTF!!!
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wow, that's the stupidest shit I've seen in a while. Not only do you get the cheap sony headphones, you also get "high quality earbuds." :lol Makes me want to get a stick of dynamite and go "Man on Fire" on these bitches.
 
I was annoyed too, but then again, there are like 5, possibly 6 launch games that I'll be getting anyway, so... *shrugs*

I preordered my at EBGames.com and am supposed to get an email in the future prompting me to select my games and accessories, once the launch lineup is finalized.
 
Local EB Games isn't forcing bundles and is still taking pre-orders for $20 deposit. Actually, if you in the Lansing, MI area... I bet the EB Games on W Saginaw is a better place to put down than the one in Okemos, simply due to less traffic and not being situated in a mall.
 
Try your local GameRush if you have one as well. We had our DS's ready to go the day before the official release so I see no reason not to have PSP's. All locations should be offering the $250 sony pack for $50 down.
 
ManaByte said:
BS. The GameStop across the street from me has two mandatory bundles you have to select from if you want a PSP.
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Hmm. That is odd as we were told in our district that we are not allowed to form bundles because it is unethical. I snickered a bit at Game Stop actually using the term ethics while trying to claim that they are in accordance with any. But digress.

I guess different districts have different practices, but if you look at the preorder SKU that is in the system, it is only for the system there are no bundle SKUs which means the stores are making them up.
 
I tried a nearby EB in Socal last night, and they accepted a $20 deposit on a non-bundle PSP. Guess that all B&M EBs aren't pushing any kind of bundle.
 
Just plopped down $50 for a psp value pack at my local gamestop, no bundle required. If they do try to slap a bundle on me i'll just get my money back and cancel, only pre-ordered one there for an easy ebay unit lol.

Also this is what is printed on the receipt

995219 Sony PSP HW $50.00 (x 1)

Seeing as it says nothing about one of their bullshit gold, silver, or whatever bundles, i don't forsee any problems getting a cash refund if i'm forced one.
 
Won't the price of the JP psp come down at some point? HOw can they sell the psp for 250 when i can buy it from an import store for 200bucks?

I'll keep waiting.
 
gtmax said:
Won't the price of the JP psp come down at some point? HOw can they sell the psp for 250 when i can buy it from an import store for 200bucks?

I'll keep waiting.
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You can't buy a Japanese value pack PSP for $200.
 
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