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Gaming Bargains (not Freebies)

Lemlin · 2006-02-06 11:11:59

Was wondering if we could get a sticky going about games bargains that we've spotted? I'm going to pm Monument about it. It could be useful, especially for offers like the Xtravision one and the Xbox 360 trade-in offer that Game have at the minute. People could also give examples of gaming bargains they've seen. For…

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#8222 23-08-2013 5:33am
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GTA4 only €6.19!!.....was 25 quid not two days ago!!

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-ie/cid=EP1017-NPEB00882_00-GTAIVDIGITAL0001

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#8223 23-08-2013 9:08am
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Mr Bloat wrote: »

How does the multiplayer work in these games, especially the older ones. I remember with fondness rage the many, many times me and my mates tried to get C&C/Red Alert 2 going on a LAN over IPX.

xwis run the servers for the older games. It takes a little bit of effort to get it going at first. Basically the in-game registration is completely broken so you have to make an account on their site. Red Alert 2 is easy enough to set up when you figure it out, but tiberian sun requires port forwarding as well for the host server.
http://xwis.net/forums/index.php/topic/171448-read-me-first/

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#8224 23-08-2013 10:00am
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Lyrical wrote: »

Hey guys ,

Just wondering should I take the plunge and buy the Sonic hits collection on Steam for €28 or should I wait I can't seem to find any cheaper deal same deal is on Greenmangaming for over €100 :eek:. I was going to splash out during the steam sale but was disappointed they reduced all the prices of the individual games by 75% but not the package price worked out under 2 euro dearer to buy all the games individually at the time.

(P.S thanks to all the posters who take the time to post the deals joined steam less than 2 months ago and I have 50 plus games in my library )

Yeah I'd say go for it. Sounds like a good deal.

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#8225 23-08-2013 10:06am
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Occono wrote: »

Oh, here's a console bargain: Amazon dropped the price of pre-orders for GTA V:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0062KICQ6/ref=nosim

decisions decisions, do i keep my pre order with gamenash and have it on release, save a few euro and get it with amazon or chance tesco in Cork on the day of release......

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#8226 23-08-2013 10:10am
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DeSelby83 wrote: »

decisions decisions, do i keep my pre order with gamenash and have it on release, save a few euro and get it with amazon or chance tesco in Cork on the day of release......

Buy it from amazon, buy it from Tesco if available, return unopened Amazon copy to Tesco when received.

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#8227 23-08-2013 10:17am
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DeSelby83 wrote: »

decisions decisions, do i keep my pre order with gamenash and have it on release, save a few euro and get it with amazon or chance tesco in Cork on the day of release......

Just ordered it from Amazon myself. Was going to go to Tesco on the morning of release but it's not gonna be much cheaper then the €43ish amazon are charging. No difference waiting a few days or a week really.

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#8228 23-08-2013 1:23pm
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What's the cheapest I could get Saint Row IV for, does anyone know?

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#8229 23-08-2013 1:45pm
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Mister Man wrote: »

What's the cheapest I could get Saint Row IV for, does anyone know?

Format?

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#8230 23-08-2013 1:59pm
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McSasquatch wrote: »

Format?

PC/Steam

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#8231 23-08-2013 2:03pm
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Mister Man wrote: »

PC/Steam

Try Nuuvem.

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#8232 23-08-2013 2:05pm
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Mister Man wrote: »

PC/Steam

Haven't looked into it fully, but Deep Silver games are often region locked so I don't think you'll find anywhere super cheap like Russian/Brazilian stores.

Best bet is to have a look over on Cheap Shark or somewhere similar.

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#8233 23-08-2013 2:59pm
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Occono wrote: »

I have a laptop for steam myself, but maybe this should be renamed to PC gaming bargains, it's so overwhelmed by them. :P

Oh, here's a console bargain: Amazon dropped the price of pre-orders for GTA V:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0062KICQ6/ref=nosim

Feck you, dear Sir. :pac:

*thinking of excuse to misses where 45eu gone on VISA...

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#8234 23-08-2013 4:02pm
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Great deal in Xtravision today, trade in two games and get The Beaure(dont you dare slag my incompatenet spelling:P), Saints Row IV and Splinter Cell for €4.99 each.

http://www.xtra-vision.ie/game-on

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#8235 23-08-2013 4:13pm
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RobbingBandit wrote: »

Great deal in Xtravision today, trade in two games and get The Beaure(dont you dare slag my incompatenet spelling:P), Saints Row IV and Splinter Cell for €4.99 each.

http://www.xtra-vision.ie/game-on

hmmm have a few games there on the list that I never play any more.

Splinter cell or saints row 4?

enjoyed both the previous ones.

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#8236 23-08-2013 4:14pm
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A large selection of Ubisoft games are available in Get Loaded Go's 2 for €8 offer.

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#8237 23-08-2013 4:24pm
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RobbingBandit wrote: »

Great deal in Xtravision today, trade in two games and get The Beaure(dont you dare slag my incompatenet spelling:P), Saints Row IV and Splinter Cell for €4.99 each.

http://www.xtra-vision.ie/game-on

Gamestop doing same thing for 99 cent

http://www.gamestop.ie/TradeList

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#8238 23-08-2013 4:55pm
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Sorry if this has already been posted but I just picked up the Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition on Green Man Gaming for 10 euro. Great deal!

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#8239 23-08-2013 5:28pm
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Ni No Kuni €20/€18 with plus

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-ie/games/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch/cid=EP0700-NPEB01158_00-NNKDLFULLGAMEPTA

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#8240 23-08-2013 5:50pm
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I just checked gamesnash and they got GTA V for 57eu. I love gamesnash and I would love to support irish business, but 57eu is way too steep for me ( considering I did not even planed on getting gta 5 on launch ). How does their lowest price guarantee works? 45eu from amazon looks like a hard thing to beat, but if gamesnash would do similar price I would gladly buy off them instead.

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#8241 23-08-2013 8:37pm
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ShaneU wrote: »

Gamestop doing same thing for 99 cent

http://www.gamestop.ie/TradeList

GameStop deal runs until Sunday, the xtravision list is much better too.

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#8242 23-08-2013 10:03pm
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I already reported all this guys ads and commented on it but the admin deleted it but fair play to Chewythefirst, whoever you are!

http://www.adverts.ie/games/medal-of-honor-pc-game-steam-key/3622799

I hate scumbags like that trying to profit.

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#8243 23-08-2013 10:10pm
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n1ck wrote: »

I already reported all this guys ads and commented on it but the admin deleted it but fair play to Chewythefirst, whoever you are!

http://www.adverts.ie/games/medal-of-honor-pc-game-steam-key/3622799

I hate scumbags like that trying to profit.

Another reason why adverts isn't as good as it used to be IMO. Blatant profiteering seems to be allowed now.

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#8244 23-08-2013 10:21pm
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I thought Adverts didn't allow that I recall a similar situation an item had 75% off on bargain alerts,there was people bulk buying and selling it on adverts.The mods removed the ads and gave the sellers a warning.The ad that n1ck linked to he's after putting 5 games up the last 3 days from the origin bundle and nothing seems to be done about it.Fair dues to the guys who are commenting on these adverts and alerting potential buyers to the bundle.

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#8245 23-08-2013 10:21pm
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n1ck wrote: »

I already reported all this guys ads and commented on it but the admin deleted it but fair play to Chewythefirst, whoever you are!

http://www.adverts.ie/games/medal-of-honor-pc-game-steam-key/3622799

I hate scumbags like that trying to profit.

Exactly, fair play to him for standing up to that carry on! I just left a message on his profile letting him know we appreciate his comment

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#8246 23-08-2013 10:35pm
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n1ck wrote: »

I already reported all this guys ads and commented on it but the admin deleted it but fair play to Chewythefirst, whoever you are!

http://www.adverts.ie/games/medal-of-honor-pc-game-steam-key/3622799

I hate scumbags like that trying to profit.

I like the way he says brand new, never used steam key :pac:

But yeah its pretty low trying to sell these on for a profit.

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#8247 23-08-2013 10:44pm
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I posted it on it and reported all the ads, hence the admin's reply on the ad because he deleted my post but I had only posted about how he had bought the humble bundle and that the ads were reported but Chewy went a step further!

All his ads have been withdrawn.

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#8248 24-08-2013 12:44am
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Kolido wrote: »

I like the way he says brand new, never used steam key :pac:

But yeah its pretty low trying to sell these on for a profit.

They are a lot better than the second hand Steam keys, it's just nice to get one in mint condition you know?

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#8249 24-08-2013 12:54am
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Not sure if this has already been suggested, but anyone looking for a bank for your buck with gaming should register for playstation plus! It is 14.99 for three months or 50 for a year. For that 14.99 you access to 12 top end titles which are updated every month, You can then keep what ever games were active while your account was open. Some of the titles I have enjoyed as a playstation plus member are as follows... Saints row 3, The most recent hitman, need for speed most wanted, uncharted drakes fortune, Battlefield 3 and loads more... You would think you would only have older titles and b list games but take a look and i assure you, you will be surprised!

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#8250 24-08-2013 1:13am
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Rowanvella199 wrote: »

Not sure if this has already been suggested, but anyone looking for a bank for your buck with gaming should register for playstation plus!

How much did Sony pay you to come here? :rolleyes:

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#8251 24-08-2013 1:27am
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DaLad wrote: »

How much did Sony pay you to come here? :rolleyes:

Let me guess, you're an xbox fan? Playstation plus is unbeatable value!

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