David on 2/4/2008 at 20:47
Matthew has had a great idea - "
a thread where users can post details of bargains they've spotted in shops / online."
Well we think that's a great idea, so that's what we'll be using this thread for.
Only use this thread for bargains, they can be online, or brick and mortar stores. However they cannot be eBay auctions, Criagslist ads, use affiliate links or anything like that.
Each post should be similar to this, however it isn't that strict, but keep it nice and clean.
Quote:
Location: United Kingdom
Shop: Tesco (link)
Item: C&C Kane's Wrath
Price: £12.72 (RRP £19.99)
If the bargain is an online store please only post stores that you have used so as not to end up with a load of dodgy sites!
If a deal has expired, or is on eBay or spam, then use the Report this Post function and we'll deal with it straight away.
<div style="font-size:16px;color:#ff0000;font-weight:bold;text-decoration: line-through">This thread is for DEALS ONLY. If you want to discuss the thread,any of the deals in it, or thank someone for saving you some <a href="http://www.ttlg.com/dave/bidet.mp3" style="color:#ff0000;text-decoration:underline;">dollary doos</a> then use <a style="color:#ff0000;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120567">this thread</a>.</div>
Any other posts will be deleted.
This thread will be regularly pruned of old posts.
Good idea, Matthew! :D
SubJeff on 3/4/2008 at 13:28
Location: UK
Shop: Play.com
Item: Music and games - the current sale
Price: From 2.99 upwards.
It's like any sale - most things are rubbish but there is such a wide selection with some interesting choices you're likely to find something.
gunsmoke on 4/4/2008 at 16:27
Location: USA (possibly Canada?)
Shop: Blockbuster Video stores
Item: Used Console games for PS2 and XBOX.
Price: BUY 1/GET 1 FREE ($4.99-$14.99)
Found some INCREDIBLE deals. For ex., I got Dreamfall and Indigo Prophecy together complete w/box/manuals for $6.99.
doctorfrog on 5/4/2008 at 18:51
Location: USA, possibly elsewhere
Shop: Target, possibly other big box stores with budget PC game racks
Item: Fritz Grandmaster Challenge III (Fritz 8)
Price: 9.99
This is a rebranded version of Chessbase's Fritz 8, fully patched. Yes, Fritz is up to 11, and Chessmaster is much prettier. But whereas Chessmaster will condescend to my level, Fritz more convincingly adjusts to my skill level. Personally, I find the most value in this self-adjusting "friend" mode, and the game analysis modes that point out blunders and subtle turns in gameplay. I can play a game at my level without feeling like a dope, and then see where I can improve. No other software does this as well as Fritz. Ten bucks. And, being a chess title, it is likely one of the most ignored items on the shelf.
Location: USA, primarily west coast
Shop: Fry's Electronics, likely other stores
Item: Majestic Chess (ValuSoft)
Price: $4.90
This might be a little difficult to find, but is an excellent budget replacement for the Chessmaster tutorials. It has the flair of an old school Bioware RPG, complete with a fantasy storyline that doesn't take itself too seriously. Surprisingly, it doesn't suck. When you're done learning the basics here, and bored with prettily colored boards and ready to up your skill level, buy a chess book and install Fritz 8.
Online play with other humans is available everywhere for free. I prefer FICS (freechess.org) and QueenAlice.com. Or, if you're serious, you'll like that Fritz 8 includes 3 months registered on the popular PlayChess.com servers.
Jepsen on 7/4/2008 at 20:59
Far Cry on Steam for $8.99 USD.
Edit: at second glance, it's only a $1 drop in price. Oh, well.
N'Al on 8/4/2008 at 08:27
Location: United Kingdom
Shop: Zavvi
Item: S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Price: £5.00 (RRP more than that, I'm sure)
Garboshnik on 13/4/2008 at 04:51
Location: US
Shop: Target
Item: LOTR: Battle for Middle Earth 2
Price: $10
Not the greatest game out there, but a solid buy at $10. I've seen this at all the Targets around Baltimore.
Stitch on 15/4/2008 at 19:57
And on a similar note:
Location: US
Shop: Target
Item: Sins of a Solar Empire
Price: $29.99
I'm not sure how long this deal will last, but it's a steal
Phatose on 18/4/2008 at 01:42
Location: Online
Shop: GoGamer.com
Item: Assasin's creed directors cut International (PC)
Price: $32.90
Item: Tron 2.0
Price:$2.90
48 hours only though.