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NokkonWud
16-12-2008, 00:05
I would go for Games Davey. Lenses will always drop in price, but these games will almost certainly go back up.
Never have there been so many good games, but now, undoubtedly, never have there been so many bargains to be had in gaming.
I would go for Games Davey. Lenses will always drop in price, but these games will almost certainly go back up.
Never have there been so many good games, but now, undoubtedly, never have there been so many bargains to be had in gaming.
quite the opposite, games will drop in price, lens value is like gold, they never really go down, I sold a lens they I had a year 90% of what I paid for it. No other hobby holds the value of it's 'tools' so well.
Justsomebloke
16-12-2008, 09:50
Faced off the games & Vids the other night & was Shocked to see some damn good titles going for 2 for 30 quid. Get yourselves in there.
Davey_Pitch
16-12-2008, 09:51
quite the opposite, games will drop in price, lens value is like gold, they never really go down, I sold a lens they I had a year 90% of what I paid for it. No other hobby holds the value of it's 'tools' so well.
That's what I'm thinking. If I don't get the games now and wait for a couple of months, I'll be able to pick them up for the same price as they are now (perhaps 2nd hand). Lens prices vary depending on many factors, not least the exchange rate.
NokkonWud
16-12-2008, 13:25
Which are you going to use the most?
It's too bloody cold outside, get a lens in the summer :p.
Davey_Pitch
16-12-2008, 13:41
Stop trying to get me to spend money I don't have yet! Besides, I've got enough games to play and now I'm reviewing again I've got those games to look forward to as well (Blitz II and COD:WaW are my next 2 games).
NokkonWud
16-12-2008, 14:14
/me just got told off. :'(
Davey_Pitch
16-12-2008, 14:56
Nah, I'm just trying to fight my inner voices who are also telling me to buy games. They just get louder when other people say the same thing :D
If you buy a game, the voices go away :D
NokkonWud
16-12-2008, 15:14
The voices. They never go. Never go!! NEVER!!>1
Sold COD 5 on ebay for £35, woot seeing as I only paid £24 for it and completed that is some profit.
TinkerBell
17-12-2008, 08:27
http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/3359265/Rock-Band/Product.html
It is for today only though
[edit]In fact, ordered. Gonna go out of stock at that price I'll bet.
You weren't wrong there (PoP). :(
If anyone spots another offer, or wants to sell, please let me know. :)
http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/3359265/Rock-Band/Product.html
It is for today only though
I'm kinda glad that's out of stock for 360, there's no way I'd be able to resist ;D
Streeteh
17-12-2008, 14:34
Is rock band any good in comparison to guitar hero? Love the idea of guitar hero but the music is generally a bit... heavy for me. £25 is very tempting.
NokkonWud
17-12-2008, 14:36
Much better.
Streeteh
17-12-2008, 14:40
Ah sod it, bought. Getting guitar hero: WT for xmas with the wireless guitar so this'll back it up nicely with a chunk of extra songs to play.
NokkonWud
17-12-2008, 14:43
Hopefully you enjoy GHWT more than many on there then. I believe all of them have sold it and moved onto Rock Band 2 full-time.
Streeteh
17-12-2008, 14:45
Hmm, well, as long as the guitar peripheral is ok i'm happy. Planning to use it for all of the guitar games as, when i asked for it, it was the only one supported by every title on the PS3.
NokkonWud
17-12-2008, 15:18
The guitar looks interesting, never used it myself. I know a lot of the Xbox360 owners already had guitars from GH2/GH3/GHA or Rock Band and just flogged theirs for profit.
Still don't know how the fret slide thing works on it :p.
Still don't know how the fret slide thing works on it :p.
It's crap
Streeteh
17-12-2008, 18:13
It's crap
Meh, not the end of the world as that's the only game that uses it.
How does it work as a standard guitar across all the games? Ie just the 4 fret buttons. If it's rubbish at that too then i've just made the worst buying decision evor! D:
Ie just the 4 fret buttons.
I wouldn't play on hard if that's how many you have :D
Streeteh
17-12-2008, 18:18
I wouldn't play on hard if that's how many you have :D
Meh, i've only played guitar hero less times than i could count on one hand. You get the point though!
Meh, not the end of the world as that's the only game that uses it.
How does it work as a standard guitar across all the games? Ie just the 4 fret buttons. If it's rubbish at that too then i've just made the worst buying decision evor! D:
Ah yeah, I mean the guitar itself is fine, it's just the pointless slider thing that's pretty rubbish. To be honest there's no real reason to use it and it's easier just to tap the normal fret buttons on those sections of songs and you don't need to strum those parts if you do it that way.
Streeteh
17-12-2008, 18:46
Wicked, cheers mate you've put my mind at ease.
Sorry for going completely off topic there guys, back to the bargains!
Guitar Hero Legend of Rock with Wireless Les Paul Guitar for £35 in HMV, £28 for Wii version.
I think i am going to go for it, the guitar is worth that much, can anyone confirm if the 360 version works with Rock Band and Rock Band 2?
Justsomebloke
18-12-2008, 15:55
Damn that's cheap, I am tempted & I have money in my sky burning a big one :(
Trouble is if I go down town I am 20 quid down for starters as FIFA09 is 19.99 in Gamestation, Do they have to price match HMV for the Guitar deal ?
If so I'll drop nigh on 60 holes for a walk down town :confused:
Having money just creates Dilemmas :confused:
Guitar Hero Legend of Rock with Wireless Les Paul Guitar for £35 in HMV, £28 for Wii version.
I think i am going to go for it, the guitar is worth that much, can anyone confirm if the 360 version works with Rock Band and Rock Band 2?
It does.
NokkonWud
18-12-2008, 17:22
Damn that's cheap, I am tempted & I have money in my sky burning a big one :(
Trouble is if I go down town I am 20 quid down for starters as FIFA09 is 19.99 in Gamestation, Do they have to price match HMV for the Guitar deal ?
If so I'll drop nigh on 60 holes for a walk down town :confused:
Having money just creates Dilemmas :confused:
IF you have a HMV in the same town I believe they do.
Fifa 09 is awesome though, such a step up from Fifa 08.
Psymonkee
18-12-2008, 18:58
Damn that's cheap, I am tempted & I have money in my sky burning a big one :(
Trouble is if I go down town I am 20 quid down for starters as FIFA09 is 19.99 in Gamestation, Do they have to price match HMV for the Guitar deal ?
If so I'll drop nigh on 60 holes for a walk down town :confused:
Having money just creates Dilemmas :confused:
DO IT! :D
Always need more Bassists!
Damn that's cheap, I am tempted & I have money in my sky burning a big one :(
Trouble is if I go down town I am 20 quid down for starters as FIFA09 is 19.99 in Gamestation, Do they have to price match HMV for the Guitar deal ?
If so I'll drop nigh on 60 holes for a walk down town :confused:
Having money just creates Dilemmas :confused:
Do it :D Both great games :)
i caved in and picked up Guitar Hero III Legend of Rock :D
Psymonkee
18-12-2008, 23:50
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! :D
(now get Rock Band 2 :p)
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! :D
(now get Rock Band 2 :p)
I need to find a cheap copy, it's £40 everywhere !
NokkonWud
19-12-2008, 01:29
Yeah, it will likely stay that price for a while too. Rock Band 1 didn't drop for ages.
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8284163/Prince-Of-Persia/Product.html
PoP £17.99 again + Quidco :)
YOINK ;D
Oh god, I've only had the damn thing 48 hours. :evil:
Bah! Ordered.
**** this thread. **** it to the moon.
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8284163/Prince-Of-Persia/Product.html
PoP £17.99 again + Quidco :)
That was £24.99 when I looked 2 hours ago. But I will continue to resist. (even though I don't want to)
It was £29.99 when I looked on Tuesday, and £24.99 yesterday. I like this progression but hope it doesn't go any further. :shocked:
NokkonWud
19-12-2008, 14:01
Bah! Ordered.
**** this thread. **** it to the moon.
What did I do?
Matblack
19-12-2008, 14:10
I've ordered it too now, £20 is too cheap to say no to
MB
What did I do?
Created a thread that makes me spend my money!
Psymonkee
19-12-2008, 20:10
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8284163/Prince-Of-Persia/Product.html
PoP £17.99 again + Quidco :)
Really tempted despite the reviews....
Give in to temptation. You know you want to. :D
Before the price goes back up again.
Streeteh
20-12-2008, 10:01
Really tempted despite the reviews....
Tbh, if i didn't already have too many games to play at the moment, i would buy it. Tried it over a friends house and while the gameplay is easy as hell it's awesome to look at, also the storyline and voice acting are brilliant. Well worth £18 for the experience alone.
(And the achievements, we all know you lot love your achievements :p)
[EDIT] I officially hate this thread, missus went into town today and i asked her to look if they had guitar hero in stock at HMV, turns out they did. So that's Rock Band and Guitar Hero III in the space of a week, £60, all thanks to Nokkon, git. :D
NokkonWud
21-12-2008, 02:05
Band in a Box for PS2 and PS3 is now only £60!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001D7792Q/
Band in a Box for PS2 and PS3 is now only £60!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001D7792Q/
Same price at play too :)
Why can't it drop for the 360, damnit! ;D
What's the cheapest 360 Elite bundle?
This (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8337513/Xbox-360-Elite-Console-+-Gears-Of-War-2-+-Saints-Row-2-+-Too-Human/Product.html) doesn't look too bad.
Metalface Mark
22-12-2008, 13:25
Dunno if its been posted or not yet, but i picked up Valkarie Chronicles for PS3 in gamestation today, half price at £19.99.
Going to pick up Buzz Special edition at blockbuster after work, its £34.99 instead of £54.99
Picked up a 120gb HDD for £69 in gamestation today and GH3 in HMV for £34.25.
Picked up a 120gb HDD for £69 in gamestation today and GH3 in HMV for £34.25.
Toys R Us had it on offer for a few hours today £30 quid or so
NokkonWud
22-12-2008, 15:35
I hope you're talking about GH3 and not the 120gb HDD!
http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/302320/xb0x-360-120-gb-hard-drive-36-89-re/
Hard drive. Probably just a lucky buy though.
I went to toyrsus today after seeing that deal. Those sold have been a miss priced 20 gb drives. Lucky for the few that got them.
This might interest the Trekkie in us
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/3386305/Star-Trek-Next-Generation-20th-Anniversary-Complete-Boxset/Product.html?source=9593
£50 for the Complete set of TNG.
Would have done if I didn't already have it (and paid substantially more for the privilege). :)
My copy of PoP turned up today. Not bad at all for Play. :)
Probably everyone who wants one, has got one but Morrisons had Logitech Wireless keyboard and mice combos for £10.
Nothing fancy, just a basic keyboard (with a couple of buttons like volume control) and mouse but been keeping an eye out for a cheap set for ages.
I hope you're talking about GH3 and not the 120gb HDD!
crapola yes
http://www.cdwow.com/DEAD-SPACE/product/view/3087888?tduid=f23a1eb6c699eee392b1f4d51a9fe82f
Dead Space for PS3 £17.99
Davey_Pitch
23-12-2008, 14:32
Mirror's Edge for £14.99 at Play.com
Xbox 360 Version (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/3432985/Mirror-Edge/Product.html)
PS3 Version (http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/3432984/Mirror-Edge/Product.html)
Matblack
23-12-2008, 14:35
Ta, that'll trade for more than that after the holidays and gives me something to play when I get back from Wales.
MB
If you have a Woolworths near you that isn't particularly busy, you may get lucky and find Xbox Live 2100 points cards for £11.89. Ask at the counter as they may not have them on display. There was one left in my local store when I popped in this morning (there isn't now ;)). Also check the shelves to see if any of the games/accessories are worth having for 30% off (mine just had lots of random stuff left so I just got the card). Closing this weekend so bye bye Woolies. :(
NokkonWud
23-12-2008, 15:28
Mirror's Edge for £14.99 at Play.com
Xbox 360 Version (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/3432985/Mirror-Edge/Product.html)
PS3 Version (http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/3432984/Mirror-Edge/Product.html)
That's just ridiculous.
Ordered. Just about £14.40 with quidco, bargaintastic
Thanks for the tip
PoP may have fallen into the basket too just hope Sam doesn't notice ;)
That's just ridiculous.
I just ordered ! Glad i waited !
NokkonWud
23-12-2008, 15:50
My parents bought me it for Xmas for £40 :(
Scene it is £20 at Gamestation instore and online
http://www.gamestation.co.uk/Xbox360/Puzzle/~r409082/Scene-It-Box-Office-Smash-Bundle-with-Buzzers/
Also saw Mario Galaxy on the Wii for £25 at Zavvi.
I've just been sent an email from game. End of year sale.
The 360 games that have taken my eye...
Eragon £4.98
The Golden Compass £5.98
Dark Messiah: Might and Magic Elements £9.98
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian £12.98
Saints Row 2 £17.98
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa £17.98* (might get it for me littlen)
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon £19.98
Fracture £19.98
Tom Clancy's EndWar £19.98
SoulCalibur IV £22.98
James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace £24.98
Dead Space £26.98
Disney Sing It! with Mic (featuring Camp Rock and Hannah Montana) £26.98 (pointing it out for Nokkon) ;)
.. quite a few more
I need to ask an obvious question - any of these any good for my n00bishness? :)
Bah, Mirrors Edge and Saints Row 2.... too much temptation!
£15 for Mirror's Edge is a great bargain! Might have to order that at some point, it was good fun when I rented it.
leowyatt
23-12-2008, 19:22
Bah, Mirrors Edge and Saints Row 2.... too much temptation!
Buy saints row 2 and the lend it me and I'll do the same for you with Mirror's Edge ;)
I need to ask an obvious question - any of these any good for my n00bishness? :)
Depends what you're after. How noob is noob and what sort of games do you like? :)
How noob? About three days total gaming experience in the last five years (excluding games played with God Mode cheats enabled for unleashing carnage reasons). I'm even struggling with Kung Fu Panda. That's now noob. ;D
Don't worry too much though - I probably shouldn't be spending any more money now. :)
NokkonWud
23-12-2008, 22:17
If you like your movies then Scene It? Is brilliant.
Already ruled that one out, but thanks for the suggestion. You're all welcome to add suggestions to my 'Which Console?' thread any time to save getting others too far off track, and I'll owe cookies, beer, or eternal gratitude, as appropriate. :)
Davey_Pitch
24-12-2008, 02:07
I finally caved. Mirror's Edge and Prince of Persia bought, for the grand total of £32.98. I'll buy a lens closer to when we go away, will hopefully be cheaper then anyway :D
As was not unexpected, Zavvi have followed Woolworths into administration. Expect bargains aplenty on Boxing Day or soon after.
TinkerBell
24-12-2008, 12:00
Have they really? Bah :( Don't like seeing all these big stores closing down.
leowyatt
24-12-2008, 12:07
Just seen dark sector on shopto for £7, rather tempted :)
Matblack
24-12-2008, 12:49
I never liked Zavvi, always looked like a discount store but without any amazing deals
MB
NokkonWud
24-12-2008, 13:28
They are/were good for TV boxsets, but little else in all fairness.
Sex and the City is £50
Friends is £50
Sopranos still at £90
Dawson's Creek at £130 !
The OC was £70 (when they had it)
House S1-4 at £45 (quite good if i didn't have 1-3)
Blu-Rays at £20 mostly, some 2 for £25
Nothing that great really.
I was never a fan of Zavvi either partly for the same reason as MB and partly because they took over the excellent Tower Records on Piccadilly Circus and turned it from a great shop to a crap one. Virgin Megastores were pretty good though.
Have they really? Bah :( Don't like seeing all these big stores closing down.
Was always going to happen, they were in debt to Woolworths to the tune of £100 million and relied on them for most of their stock.
leowyatt
24-12-2008, 22:57
Gah the shopto website is rubbish!!! Tried to register today and it tells me there is a duplicate account :( Phoned them and they can only search the database on my email address can't search it with my address. Their system development team need shooting with that feature missing.
NokkonWud
25-12-2008, 02:34
You can use my account if you want? Just add your billing and delivery details to it, then remove them. Didn't think of that earlier, sorry.
leowyatt
25-12-2008, 10:43
No worries mate :) If I can get it i'll get it but no rush :D got enough games on the go as it is.
leowyatt
25-12-2008, 23:41
Registered on shopto with my works address so got 2 games from there :D
Found a copy of Lost Planet for a tenner, what are people's opinion on that? I liked the demo but would need to play it again to decide before I buy.
EDIT: Hmmm seems I can get it pre-owned for £5 ;D
NokkonWud
26-12-2008, 00:29
Lost Planet should have been great but the little jelly-legged gimp you control can't stay on his bloomin' legs longer than 5 seconds. It's like he's been on the brandy!
leowyatt
26-12-2008, 00:50
Is that a recommendation to rent it then?
NokkonWud
26-12-2008, 01:13
Yeah, a rental would probably be the best option. It's a shooter in the same style as Gears of War, Army of Two, Dark Sector etc... and at the time it stood out, but it's since been outshone by many other games.
Psymonkee
26-12-2008, 15:45
Right need Left 4 Dead cheap as possible :D
People keep raving about it, I wanna play, Santa no deliver :(
Failing that I'll get it at work less 10% :)
I'd get it from work, this is one of the few games that isn't dropping in price.
NokkonWud
26-12-2008, 17:00
:D. How about now earlier? Then he can play with us! ;D
Bioshock £3.49 in the Steam Sale
Few other decent prices, Left 4 Dead £20, Orange Box £15 etc.
Everything has at least 10% off, some as much as 75%, well worth a look.
Bioshock £3.49 in the Steam Sale
Few other decent prices, Left 4 Dead £20, Orange Box £15 etc.
Everything has at least 10% off, some as much as 75%, well worth a look.
You are every where, I was going to post that deal. ;D
Bargain of the year?
Little Big Planet on PS3 - £16.35
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0019CGTXK/thedvdforums-21
Nope as you have to pay £4.99 delivery which puts it above the £19.99 shopto are selling it for.
Dates of when woolies stores are closing for good (pdf) (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/211208_woolworthclosure.pdf)
MarcLister
27-12-2008, 15:31
Bioshock £3.49 in the Steam Sale
Few other decent prices, Left 4 Dead £20, Orange Box £15 etc.
Everything has at least 10% off, some as much as 75%, well worth a look.Bought Doom, Doom 2, Wolfenstein and Bioshock last night. Might get Far Cry 2 later.
However Bioshock won't run. :( I get the error message below. Any ideas?
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: bioshock.exe
Application Version: 1.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 474f5a3a
Fault Module Name: ntdll.dll
Fault Module Version: 6.0.6001.18000
Fault Module Timestamp: 4791a783
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 000606cf
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 2057
Additional Information 1: fd00
Additional Information 2: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
Additional Information 3: fd00
Additional Information 4: ea6f5fe8924aaa756324d57f87834160
Read our privacy statement:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=50163&clcid=0x0409
Dates of when woolies stores are closing for good (pdf) (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/211208_woolworthclosure.pdf)Leighton Buzzard is 5th Jan. :D I wonder who'll take it over here. WHSmith are just down the High Street in a laughably small store. I bet they'd like it. The Woolies store isn't really big enough for a supermarket and we've already got Tesco/Morrison's/Iceland etc so apart from a small brand no-one would want to go there. So Smiths to take it over I think and get rid of the small store they are stuck in right now.
Exception Code c0000005 seems to be related to not being able to access RAM it thinks it should be able to.
So, might be worth checking RAM is ok (or that nothing else is using it that shouldn't be).
Could also be an issue with Vista, especially if it's x64
MarcLister
27-12-2008, 16:03
Hmm thanks divine.
Found some interesting links on Google, now I know what part of the error code to check. :)
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=2599572&userid=14334
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=opera&rls=en-GB&hs=8DG&q=c0000005+%2Bbioshock&btnG=Search
Exception Code c0000005 seems to be related to not being able to access RAM it thinks it should be able to.
So, might be worth checking RAM is ok (or that nothing else is using it that shouldn't be).
Could also be an issue with Vista, especially if it's x64
I have the same problem with Civ 3 as well on vista. Not sure of any fix for it though
It's probably worth a punt running it in XP Compat mode but i'd be surprised if it helped.
MarcLister
27-12-2008, 17:49
Well new sound card drivers stopped the error message appearing. However now the Bioshock logo just sits there and eventually I click on the logo and it seems that Bioshock isn't responding. :( Going to try DirectX update now.
MarcLister
27-12-2008, 20:24
Got it working. Seems the new sound drivers caused Vista to change to a different mode or something on the card. Meant Youtube vids wouldn't work. Changed it back to the correct mode and Youtube vids worked. Then Bioshock ran. :)
Psymonkee
27-12-2008, 23:16
I'd get it from work, this is one of the few games that isn't dropping in price.
No longer stocked at work (morrisons)
local Tesco has nothing (only a metro though)
No stock in Currys/PC World until I get to edinburgh
Nothing at argos
Gonna phone game/gamestation in the morning
Bloomin stupid this :/
NokkonWud
27-12-2008, 23:59
It was sold out everywhere where my mate lived today.
Another mate bought the last copy in GAME yesterday. My dad said the Asda not far from here had stock in though.
They had stock in my local asda also.
Creature
28-12-2008, 16:00
So general consensus is that I should probably buy it too? Even though i've only just got GoW2 and Scene It?
I'm also jumping on the left4dead bandwagon now, providing Blockbuster has stock as I can get it for £32 :)
I've so many games on the go or sat unopened on my shelf I just can't justify buying a full price game atm...
Davey_Pitch
28-12-2008, 19:24
I'm hoping to get L4D tomorrow when I take a few completed games to trade, though whether CEX will have the game in stock is anyone's guess.
Splendid @ all the L4D'ers :D
I'm hoping to get L4D tomorrow when I take a few completed games to trade, though whether CEX will have the game in stock is anyone's guess.
Think I saw one in the Lord Street branch on Wednesday bro, but it was priced around 40-45 quid.
Davey_Pitch
28-12-2008, 22:40
Think I saw one in the Lord Street branch on Wednesday bro, but it was priced around 40-45 quid.
I should have about £50 in trade hopefully so should have enough :)
NokkonWud
28-12-2008, 22:41
I've so many games on the go or sat unopened on my shelf I just can't justify buying a full price game atm...
Yes you can, else you're a liar.
Originally Posted by NokkonWud View Post
I'll be getting this for Crimbo.
Belmit, Davey, Daz, Haly, Me, Windle and Wyrdo should all have it.
Almost 2 groups worth.Leave me out why don't you :'(
I'll be picking this christmas time too :p
;D;D
if anyones looking for a laptop
HP G70-120EA for £499 in the sales
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0704751234.123050050 5@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdfadegdddefekcflgceggdhhmdgmh.0&chain=Currys&seo=yes&sku=908015&channel=WEB&page=Product
* Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 Processor
* (2GHZ, 800MHz FSB, 2MB Cache)
* Genuine Windows Vista(R) Home Premium
* 3GB Memory
* 160GB Hard Drive
* 17" Widescreen Display
* Blu-ray with DVD ReWriter
* Nvidia Graphics 9200 (256MB dedicated)
* Wireless Enabled
* Built in Webcam
Mirrors Edge is £15.71 at Tesco in store on PS3 and X360
NokkonWud
29-12-2008, 13:59
Gonna send my mate round to go and get himself one for that price :p.
You picking one up Loki? Don't see it on your played games profile yet! You've had 4 hours ;).
Gonna send my mate round to go and get himself one for that price :p.
You picking one up Loki? Don't see it on your played games profile yet! You've had 4 hours ;).
I got it alright. Currently at home today and tomorrow with my six year old son. So after him handing my arse to me at pretty much everything on Wii sports he is now kicking my ass at Mario Kart Wii. Where is the mercy I ask you. WHERE !!!!
I will try it tonight along with Left4Dead(PC)
Also Dead Space was sub £20.00 on PS3 & X360
NokkonWud
29-12-2008, 14:11
Wish you had L4D on Xbox360 :(.
Looking forward to watching you progress through Mirror's Edge though, I always get a sick kind of satisfaction watching other people progress through the games and knowing exactly where they are.
Mirrors Edge is £15.71 at Tesco in store on PS3 and X360
It was labelled £40 in mine, but scanned through at that price :)
Wish you had L4D on Xbox360 :(.
Looking forward to watching you progress through Mirror's Edge though, I always get a sick kind of satisfaction watching other people progress through the games and knowing exactly where they are.
I might get it on X360 when the price comes down but at £20.00 on steam it was a bargain too good to miss. Plus I got a LAN to sort for New Year and I have been ordered to organise a L4D tourney.
Davey_Pitch
29-12-2008, 14:50
Bargain-tastic today for me. Took a few games back to trade into Cex, and with the £18 voucher I already had, I was hoping to get Left 4 Dead. After being pleasantly surprised to get £57 trade value for my 3 games, I left town with Left 4 Dead, Beijing 2008, and Tomb Raider: Anniversary. My game collection keeps growing and growing!! :D
Bargain-tastic today for me. Took a few games back to trade into Cex, and with the £18 voucher I already had, I was hoping to get Left 4 Dead. After being pleasantly surprised to get £57 trade value for my 3 games, I left town with Left 4 Dead, Beijing 2008, and Tomb Raider: Anniversary. My game collection keeps growing and growing!! :D
Nice one :D
I'll have Left 4 Dead on Wednesday probably :)
I forgot I've got a Gamestation credit note for £10 as well as trading a load of games in so this could be a very nice week for games on top of everything I got for Christmas :D
NokkonWud
29-12-2008, 16:22
Superb. More to the L4D camp :).
well just played an hour on PC and it is awesome. Zombies are more fun although harder to master
Belmit is bringing his L4D down tomorrow so I'll give it a play then and see how I like it. Might pick it up if I do :)
NokkonWud
29-12-2008, 18:58
Belmit is bringing his L4D down tomorrow so I'll give it a play then. Then I'll go and buy it :)
Howzat?
Weeeeellllllll, it sounds good so far :p Buuuutttt, I'm not sure it'll be my type of game, hence the reason I'd like to try before I buy :)
Depends on how manic it gets. I don't really do manic and much prefer to fight things out a bit more strategically.
Metalface Mark
29-12-2008, 23:27
F.E.A.R. - HMV £7.99 online. (for PS3)
Wall E - £7.99 as above (actually better than i expected)
Kane vs Lynch with exclusive sleeve for 360 - £4.99 also at HMV.
NokkonWud
30-12-2008, 02:14
Weeeeellllllll, it sounds good so far :p Buuuutttt, I'm not sure it'll be my type of game, hence the reason I'd like to try before I buy :)
Depends on how manic it gets. I don't really do manic and much prefer to fight things out a bit more strategically.
For a game that's manic, there is an incredible amount of strategy in how to battle hordes in advanced and expert difficulties.
Psymonkee
30-12-2008, 02:19
And how to get some decent team mates that actually assist! :(
I know I wasn't much use but no sense of common goals from the pair we played with tonight :(
Never fear, you'll have me on your team soon enough :cool:
Except I'll probably be crap cannon fodder ;D
Psymonkee
30-12-2008, 02:50
Can't be as bad as me - 8% accuracy and dishing out more friendly fire than is strictly needed....
/OT
Davey_Pitch
30-12-2008, 16:24
When I played it with Daz and Belmit last night I somehow had the worst accuracy but the best headshot percentage. Was cracking fun, and only took 51 minutes to make it through one story.
Couple of hairy moments though! I seem to recall a lot of red health bars after we set alight to that fence :D I LOL'd when Belmit set off the security scanner ;D
Davey_Pitch
30-12-2008, 16:32
Oh yeah, and I needed to be revived far too often. I laughed when I shot at a hunter and got the witch instead, until she jumped on me and knocked me out anyway :D
Xbox 360 £65
https://emea.microsoftstore.com/UK/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-0/0_read-UK-XGX-00023
leowyatt
30-12-2008, 19:03
What is that offer? An xbox 360 for £65??? I can't get that link to work it's timing out.
It's a 360 Arcade for £65 delivered direct from Microsoft.
As you can imagine, such an offer means the page is getting HAMMERED.
I'd be tempted at £65 but I gave up as it was loading for 23 minutes and still only had a background colour.
It does however make me ever more suspicious that the 360 replacement is going to be announced this year, especially considering the 360 is now almost as old as the XBox was when it's replacement was announced.
The page loads for me just fine but all it says is that there is free shipping for a limited time - no sign of an Arcade for £65.
MarcLister
30-12-2008, 21:24
It does however make me ever more suspicious that the 360 replacement is going to be announced this year, especially considering the 360 is now almost as old as the XBox was when it's replacement was announced.Xbox2? Xbox3? Xbox2-360? Xbox720? Xbox1080? :D
The page loads for me just fine but all it says is that there is free shipping for a limited time - no sign of an Arcade for £65.Yes same. Tried in Opera, Firefox and IE. Just in case it was some silly MS page needing IE. :huh:
Anyone know where is the best place to get some MS points? I really want some songs for RB2 :D
Just sold my games that I got off play.com
FC 2 tin £22
TR:U never even played it £22
MC:LA hated it too arcady £17
Bioshock PS3 £22
After fees, I am probably even :(
Sold Fifa 08 for £8 and The Darkness for £8 which I am happy about.
Ordered. Just about £14.40 with quidco, bargaintastic
Thanks for the tip
PoP may have fallen into the basket too just hope Sam doesn't notice ;)
These arrived today :) so some more gaming will ensue. :)
Sam noticed the 2 packages :(
It's a 360 Arcade for £65 delivered direct from Microsoft.
As you can imagine, such an offer means the page is getting HAMMERED.
I'd be tempted at £65 but I gave up as it was loading for 23 minutes and still only had a background colour.
It does however make me ever more suspicious that the 360 replacement is going to be announced this year, especially considering the 360 is now almost as old as the XBox was when it's replacement was announced.
NXE is too much of an investment to move on from so soon, and they are still on a roll with the 360 so I imagine they're taking their time with its followup act. I hope we see a proper hardware revision this year (slim and quiet please!), but I cant see the 360 going end of life in 2009.
Anyone know where is the best place to get some MS points? I really want some songs for RB2 :D
If your local Woolies haven't closed yet then try there but I wouldn't get your hopes up. If not, Zavvi £14.99 is the cheapest I've seen so far on the high street.
NXE is too much of an investment to move on from so soon, and they are still on a roll with the 360 so I imagine they're taking their time with its followup act. I hope we see a proper hardware revision this year (slim and quiet please!), but I cant see the 360 going end of life in 2009.
Aye. In the current economic climate there's no way MS would look to move from a £100 360 to a £300 720.
No way will MS announce a new console this year.
NokkonWud
31-12-2008, 14:49
I think you'll see an announcement at the end of the year regarding a second console for a 2010/2011 release. The console is 3 years old now, most never last 5 years, so 2010 seems like a good time for release.
The Xbox was cut short when MS cut their losses and went back to the drawing board, not because the console was done. The PS2 got another 2 years on Xbox even though the Xbox was more powerful.
If your local Woolies haven't closed yet then try there but I wouldn't get your hopes up. If not, Zavvi £14.99 is the cheapest I've seen so far on the high street.
Bah, i ordered from Amazon in the end, £28 for 4200 points as I had £5 voucher. :)
Frontlines fuel of war SE for £13.99 off Amazon :D
Frontlines fuel of war SE for £13.99 off Amazon :D
Nokkon persuaded me to get this for the 360 and I'm really glad he did. It looks amazing and it has a very unique feel for a fps with sections driving tanks and flying helicopter gunships. It was pretty good with achievements for me too :evil:
Its steal at that price, think it comes with a t shirt and metal case so can make my money back on ebay or here :p
Played the demo of that but just couldn't get into it for some reason. Think I was just confused at what was going on :D
NokkonWud
09-01-2009, 00:20
I really liked Frontlines, some of the level design was superb, especially in the last 2 or 3 levels.
Ok, so where's the cheapest place to get MS points? I be needing some :)
I found: http://www.gamesbite.com/xbox-live-2100-points-card-digital-delivery-43-p.asp for £15.99 for 2100 but how legit are they?
Davey_Pitch
23-01-2009, 10:42
Don't forget that £15.99 there doesn't include the VAT, so not as cheap as it initially looks.
Don't forget that £15.99 there doesn't include the VAT, so not as cheap as it initially looks.
Good spot, I hadn't noticed that!
Looks like £16.99 from hmv/play/gameplay might be the cheapest then.
Are Zavvi still trading, or have they shut up shop now?
Some are still trading, some have already closed.
NokkonWud
23-01-2009, 11:55
My local game shop does them for £15. Always has done.
http://graingergames.co.uk/default.asp?showpage=branches
Some are still trading, some have already closed.
That's what I thought. They were offloading 2100 points cards at £15 a go last time I was in there (two weeks ago). Whether they still have any left, or there's one in the area, dunno.
A quick google search throws these up at £15.99 with free delivery but I don't know what the company are like.
http://www.photoglossy.com/default.asp?part=X360117
Anyone know a decent price on an arcade, the decent deals seem to have dried up. I dont mind a bundle where I could add dead space or L4D.
I need to get one by next friday.
shopto.net have 2100 points for £15.63 plus there's 4% Quidco on that.
Use this voucher code.
shoptovoucher2
Does that code apply to anything besides points?
Save £250 on a dish washer?
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9707862&ecamp=aff-p9-awin-001
If I had somewhere to plumb that in, that would be tempting. :(
Psymonkee
25-01-2009, 01:02
shopto.net have 2100 points for £15.63 plus there's 4% Quidco on that.
Use this voucher code.
shoptovoucher2
Good price - shame I can't login at the site though :(
shopto.net have 2100 points for £15.63 plus there's 4% Quidco on that.
Use this voucher code.
shoptovoucher2
It's a 1 time only use code for £1 Account credit.
Good price - shame I can't login at the site though :(
Still?
Psymonkee
25-01-2009, 16:34
Still?
Fixed it - was my ropey memory/firefox remembering the wrong login email :o
(i r teh stoopid)
Realised I forgot to post this Friday night as I was going away :o
Blockbuster should have a big games sale that started yesterday but didn't know the details on Friday. If I get the chance, I'll pop in later to have a look :)
Realised I forgot to post this Friday night as I was going away :o
Blockbuster should have a big games sale that started yesterday but didn't know the details on Friday. If I get the chance, I'll pop in later to have a look :)
Its on second hand/rentals so not that great.
Seemed alright to me. Pre-owned stuff you get a 6 month warranty anyhow and they clean the discs before selling (or at least where I am always does and certainly if you request, they should do) just to be sure.
Saw stuff like The Orange Box, Infinite Undiscovery, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Soul Calibur IV for £12.99 and older stuff like Test Drive Unlimited, PGR4, Mass Effect, Condemned 1 and 2, Alone In the Dark etc for £7.99.
Gears 2 was £19.99 and CoD4 £17.99, Need for Speed Undercover for £14.99.
Some stuff is probably not as cheap as if you look around online but still quite reasonable imo.
Text your order into shopto.net and you get a £1 credit for each order.
Bought Top Spin 2 and Tomb Raider Legend using this method today.
Haly, if you spot Test Drive Unlimited again, please don't forget I'm after a copy (I'll cover costs). Pre-owned or not doesn't bother me. :)
Haly, if you spot Test Drive Unlimited again, please don't forget I'm after a copy (I'll cover costs). Pre-owned or not doesn't bother me. :)
Will do :) I'm in again Friday and I'll make sure to have a dig about out the back if there's not one on show :D
Should have thought of it when I saw it the other day so sorry about that! :o
Davey_Pitch
31-01-2009, 18:34
Anyone seen any good deals lately for MS points? I want to get 4200 to stock up for a while but £17 seems to be the best price I can find currently. Any better and reliable shops out there selling cheaper?
Psymonkee
31-01-2009, 18:37
nothing fantastic that I've seen.
Best thing to to do is stalk Danny (dannyjo22) and find out where he's buying :p
I checked in Zavvi today but didn't see any. They had loads when I stocked up a few weeks ago but at £15 for 2100 (or £30 for 4200) I can't say I'm surprised they've gone.
Will keep an eye out again if I go back before they close. I can always PM the codes to people.
NokkonWud
31-01-2009, 22:34
Shop near me is £17 now :(.
Psymonkee
31-01-2009, 23:21
Bought some from Gamestation earlier - cba waiting for delivery if I'm saving £2 :/
Left4Dead has gone down a bit at last:
Game has it £29.99: http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Action/FirstPersonShooter/~r334036/Left-4-Dead/
Shopto has it for £27.89 but not in stock at the moment: http://www.shopto.net/XBOX%20360/GAMES/XB2LE06-Left%204%20Dead.html
Don't forget quidco :D
And even better!
Gameplay: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=XT1402 £26.99 :)
I need to renew my gold membership - anyone seen any good prices lately?
Creature
04-02-2009, 21:54
Ok, so where's the cheapest place to get MS points? I be needing some :)
I found: http://www.gamesbite.com/xbox-live-2100-points-card-digital-delivery-43-p.asp for £15.99 for 2100 but how legit are they?Just for the record, used these twice and not had a problem yet, delivery isn't the quickest by e-mail (around a day I waited both times) but other than that, very good.
And even better!
Gameplay: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=XT1402 £26.99 :)
Ordered it for Mic but I'm a cheapskate and took the 2nd class postage so he won't have it in time to join you tomorrow evening (I said it was his val day prezzie so I could be mean and not let him play it until then)
Sold out now by the looks of things!
Also another bargain: Gears of War 1 pre-owned is £4.99 in Blockbuster's sale in case anyone's managed to miss out on Gears. Well worth £4.99 :)
NokkonWud
05-02-2009, 01:06
lol, have you seen this weeks SentUAMessage? Someone asked "When is Gears of War out?" :p.
Never watched it, so nope :D
lol, have you seen this weeks SentUAMessage? Someone asked "When is Gears of War out?" :p.
Yeah, lol, I keep meaning to send them one asking why there are so few beards for the avatars. Actually I'll do it now!
Left 4 Dead £24.99 at Play now
Linky (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/6062315/-/Product.html?searchstring=left+4+dead&searchsource=0)
And CEX currently giving £33 exchange on it :)
Skate 2 is £26.99 at the moment at shopto. I know a few people are looking for this :)
http://www.shopto.net/PRODUCT/6XB2SK01FU173614280
Davey_Pitch
05-02-2009, 13:45
Awesome sauce, thanks Jen, I'll be ordering that when I get home :)
L4D - £19.99 at Game apparently:
http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/333306/left-4-dead-xbox-360-19-99-instore-/
Bargain. Seems a bit too good to be true for a brick an mortar retailer.
Finally ordered Left 4 Dead! :)
Davey_Pitch
05-02-2009, 20:47
Skate 2 is £26.99 at the moment at shopto. I know a few people are looking for this :)
http://www.shopto.net/PRODUCT/6XB2SK01FU173614280
Now ordered :) Hopefully Royal Mail will deliver it on Saturday, but as it's a Recorded item I'm not sure if they will or not. If they don't then I'll grab it from the depot on Monday or Tuesday :)
They might do :) Round here, they usually do without much trouble :)
At my bro's request I bought GTA IV for him from Morrisons for £9.99.
Bit old though now looking at this thread :p
BB x
NokkonWud
05-02-2009, 22:48
Still a cracking price that!
Davey, I've had many recorded deliveries on a Saturday.
L4D is cheap! Might have to order it soon... Spent too much cash on the Xbox recently though. :(
Just picked up Fable 2 for £17.91 (X360) and Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe for £15.95 from Asda online
NokkonWud
06-02-2009, 15:15
I really enjoyed both of those. What format did you get Mortal Kombat on?
I really enjoyed both of those. What format did you get Mortal Kombat on?
PS3
I wanted a new fighting game and wasn't blown away with Soul Calibur IV on PS3 or X360
NokkonWud
06-02-2009, 16:06
Ah, I know a few people have MK vs DC on Xbox360 here, that's all.
Ah, I know a few people have MK vs DC on Xbox360 here, that's all.
That was a 2-4 week delivery window :(
The Lego Indiana Jones/Kung Fu Panda bundle is back for £9.99 here: http://softuk.com/Xbox_360_Product_View.asp?ProdID=36UK913022
Two not bad games at all. Lego Indy Jones is particularly fun :D
Just picked up Fable 2 for £17.91 (X360) and Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe for £15.95 from Asda online
I payed £27 for Fable 2 earlier, haha. Oh well!
Two not bad games at all. Lego Indy Jones is particularly fun :D
I might even get around to playing it sometime soon. :o :)
Davey_Pitch
08-02-2009, 05:41
Now ordered :) Hopefully Royal Mail will deliver it on Saturday, but as it's a Recorded item I'm not sure if they will or not. If they don't then I'll grab it from the depot on Monday or Tuesday :)
Skate 2 didn't arrive today, but I think I'll have to cancel it now, had a couple of extra bills come in and I can't afford this at the moment. Will just wait and try to trade for it in a couple of weeks :(
Skate 2 didn't arrive today, but I think I'll have to cancel it now, had a couple of extra bills come in and I can't afford this at the moment. Will just wait and try to trade for it in a couple of weeks :(
Aww that sucks :(
NokkonWud
08-02-2009, 12:52
Know the feeling. I think that's one of the charming things about Skate is that it will still feel brilliant to play whenever you go for it. I played Skate in April of last year for the first time and loved it even though, by the time I got my hands on it, it wasn't new any more.
Other games like Gears of War I feel need to be played very close to launch to play it with people.
Davey_Pitch
08-02-2009, 14:17
It's still on my rental list so I can always hope I get it soon that way as well. Unfortunately my CC bill was a lot higher than I thought it was, so need to prioritise. Sucks really, but I still have plenty of games to play. :)
I know the feeling. I like to think it encourages me to play the games I already own more :D And it does actually.
My lovefilm trial's just ended so think I'll leave it at that for a bit till more games I want to rent come along.
Davey_Pitch
08-02-2009, 14:25
I know what you mean there Jen, I was actually struggling last night trying to decide what to play, with older games like Devil May Cry being very tempting as well. In the end I settled in Fifa as I was knackered and wanted something easy to play :D
edit: not sure why I posted here!
For the few people yet to play Bioshock:
Bioshock Collector's Edition with Big Daddy Figurine £14.99
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8881405/BioShock-Collector-Edition/Product.html
In my case I've been wanting a Big Daddy figurine since it came out so I've ordered it with the intention of selling on my spare copy to make it cheaper :)
Davey_Pitch
09-02-2009, 16:48
Arse, really fancy that Big Daddy figure as well. Time to figure out how much food I can go without this month ;D
It's gone :( Must have gone very quickly!
Mine's showing as packing so should be fine. I'm lucky really, I sold 6 games over the weekend otherwise I'd have had to miss out too.
My copy of Bioshock has been despatched, think it will go in the loft then on ebay :D
Left 4 Dead on PC half price this weekend only:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/500/
Woot, my Bioshock CE arrived and Big Daddy is intact, think I will just leave it sealed and keep it in the loft with my Steel Battalion and Halo 3 Legendary Edition.
Not bad. I just sold the spare steel tin copy of Bioshock I had and made £10. Meaning that the Big Daddy only cost me £5 :D
Don't know if it's the cheapest you can find, but it must be close. Left 4 Dead 360 for £24.81 with free delivery.
http://www.dvd.co.uk/Games/Left-4-Dead-Xbox-360/EA63115/product.htm
Psymonkee
21-02-2009, 21:56
Forgot about this one in all the kerfluffle of my weekend away:
Cheap XBL 2100 Points Cards
1)
Go to www.marshallward.co.uk - use quidco for an extra 6%
2)
Add 4 x 2100 Point Cards to your basket (19 x 4 = 76!)
3)
Use the code ZG430 for £30 off an order of £60 or more
Should work out to £48.33 for 4 x 2100 points cards after reductions, delivery and VAT - About £12.08 per card, retail for ~17 in most places!
Only real downside to this is the inevitable home shopping catalogues delivered to you for a year :p
Davey_Pitch
22-02-2009, 00:25
If I had £48 spare I would definitely do that, as you can never have too many MS points I reckon.
If I had £48 spare I would definitely do that, as you can never have too many MS points I reckon.
What he said.
It'd make a nice stockpile :D
NokkonWud
22-02-2009, 21:45
Same here, especially with top quality, often Xbox360 exclusive DLC arriving.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001GU17VY/ref=nosim/?tag=hotukdeals-21
Not tech related but good price none the less
Creature
24-02-2009, 21:03
Blockbuster are doing up to 50% off pre-owned games still, just got Eternal Sonata for a fiver.
Indeed they are. They've been bloody useless around here though. The big Reading store had virtually nothing left in the Xbox360 'bin' last I looked. :(
Blockbuster are doing up to 50% off pre-owned games still, just got Eternal Sonata for a fiver.
You've been robbed ;)
*for Haly
You've been robbed ;)
*for Haly
:shocked:
Eternal Sonata is well worth a fiver :D If I could find it in mine, I'd buy it back in a snap.
Mark: A lot depends on what people trade in at your local store. Although surprised they didn't have much as ours recently got loads of new pre-owned stock in just for the sale. Then again there's no Blockbuster further West than us in Wales so that probably helps with business!
Creative Fatal1ty Gamer Headset (http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=uk&l=en&s=dhs&cs=ukdhs1&sku=624-10027&dgc=AF&cid=5212&lid=122756) I have only heard good things about this so a reduction in price is always welcomed. At the checkout there is a further discount taking it from £35.00 to £17.07. Plus 4% on the old Quidco :)
Not sure if it's overly relevant to most as so many people have GH:WT but Blockbuster are now doing country wide: Guitar Hero:World Tour and 2 guitars (wired GH2 style ones though) to rent for £5.95 for a week.
No deposit necessary etc just membership at Blockbuster.
For 360, PS3 & Wii
According to my sources, Rock Band - Band in a box is £50 in Asda, and the game (RB1) is £17.
Now that's quite tempting... though I do think I'd prefer the GH:WT drums
NokkonWud
02-03-2009, 15:23
Yeah, I think the GHWT drums will be better, but for another guitar as well as a microphone and some drums too that's a pretty darn good bargain!
http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/350056/dark-sector-stranglehold-and-prey-o
Bought all 3, all look decent games
NokkonWud
02-03-2009, 23:59
Prey is still one of my favourite FPS games and has a brilliant story. Dark Sector was definitely a pleasant surprise, great graphics. Stranglehold is just seriously cool.
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