Assassins Creed 2 Pre Order

screw2loose

Ok so i was contemplting pre ordering this only,
after looking at several websites i found the lowest price to be €38.94 from coolshop.co.uk

The others were:

thehut = €40.86
gamesnash= €53.99
play.com= €51.99
cdwow= €42.27
And finally
zavvi= €38.94

All sites include free delivery.

What im wondering is does anyone know of a cheaper place to buy from?

If not what are ppls experience with coolshop.co.uk??

gizmo

Well regarding coolshop, I ordered my copy of Modern Warfare 2 (PC) on Nov 2nd, it shipped Nov 6th and I got it Nov 7th. Order process was painless and the game arrived in a jiffy bag without a scratch. Definitely no complaints from me.

I've also ordered from thehut and play.com both of which were gain painless for the ordering process but the former had a better delivery time.

Star Lord

I ordered the Black edition from Play.com when it was going to be exclusively available from them (Before Gamestop spotted and exploited the loophole in the exclusivity contract - Fair play to them! )
so I expect to have it... erm... in time for Christmas... maybe... :pac:

gizmo

Same here actually, I'm just hoping it arrives in better condition than the first Batman: Arkham Asylum CE I got from them. It was terribly wrapped in the middle with one small piece of bubble warp and then just stuck in a plastic postage bag. Really not good enough when you're paying a lot of money for the nice editions.

Mr. K

gizmo wrote: »

Same here actually, I'm just hoping it arrives in better condition than the first Batman: Arkham Asylum CE I got from them. It was terribly wrapped in the middle with one small piece of bubble warp and then just stuck in a plastic postage bag. Really not good enough when you're paying a lot of money for the nice editions.

That really sucks. I'd kinda freak out at that, bit OCD when it comes to getting things (and keeping them) in perfect condition. I got the CE of the first AC from game, it was nice and perfect. Assuming they use the same suppliers, it should arrive better packed. Or you could e-mail and ask about how they're gonna package it?

gizmo

Hah, I rang them straight away, demanded a refund and they sent a courier out the following Monday to collect it. In the meantime I ordered the superior US edition of it for about £3 cheaper and had it the following Thursday after it had arrived in what I can only describe as the best packed item I've ever received in my life.

Fingers crossed with AC2 alright, I've emailed them regarding the pre-order alright, first to make sure it was still valid (I'd noticed it had disappeared from their site but it turned out it was only because they were sold out) and second to ask about the packaging. They assured me it would leave their warehouse in perfect condition and they didn't foresee any issues with delivery etc... I guess time will tell.

Retr0gamer

I wouldn't bother pre-ordering. As we saw today, even with the supposed 'biggest entertainment launch of ever' the game won't sell out. Also I'd wait for reviews. I've a funny feeling ubisoft haven't learnt from their mistakes in the first game and are going to churn out a very disappointing title.

By not pre-ordering it you have a choice of getting it much cheaper instead of having to fork out the price set by where you pre-order.

amacachi

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I wouldn't bother pre-ordering. As we saw today, even with the supposed 'biggest entertainment launch of ever' the game won't sell out. Also I'd wait for reviews. I've a funny feeling ubisoft haven't learnt from their mistakes in the first game and are going to churn out a very disappointing title.

By not pre-ordering it you have a choice of getting it much cheaper instead of having to fork out the price set by where you pre-order.

Can't give this enough +'s. Unless the major DVD manufacturers of the world all suddenly forget how to manufacture discs correctly I don't ever foresee a shortage of games.
I know people who pre-ordered months ago and I just decided today to buy it, got it for 15 quid less and got playing before them.

Star Lord

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I wouldn't bother pre-ordering. As we saw today, even with the supposed 'biggest entertainment launch of ever' the game won't sell out. Also I'd wait for reviews. I've a funny feeling ubisoft haven't learnt from their mistakes in the first game and are going to churn out a very disappointing title.

By not pre-ordering it you have a choice of getting it much cheaper instead of having to fork out the price set by where you pre-order.

I did love the first game in spite of it's flaws, and when I saw the Black Edition I couldn't resist! Couldn't just wander into a shop and pick it up either, so pre-ordering was the only way to go for me.

(The Ezio figurine/statuette just looks too damn cool)

Mr. K

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

I did love the first game in spite of it's flaws, and when I saw the Black Edition I couldn't resist! Couldn't just wander into a shop and pick it up either, so pre-ordering was the only way to go for me.

(The Ezio figurine/statuette just looks too damn cool)

+1, I really enjoyed most of the first AC, it was a original experience. It doesn't seem like it'd be too hard to iron out the flaws either.

The statue with the CE of the first game was nice, the Ezio one looks even better!

Star Lord

Mr. K wrote: »

The statue with the CE of the first game was nice, the Ezio one looks even better!

Yeah, I'm very tempted to go trawling Ebay again looking for one of the Altair ones!

j14

I saw the Black Edition Enzio today and he is tiny compared to the Altair figure from the first collectors edition. He is nowhere near the same scale. He's only up to Altairs shoulder, so much for me displaying them side by side when I get my Black Edition on Friday. Would it have killed them to make Enzio to the same scale of Altair???
Very disapointed in the figure but roll on Friday for the release.

Star Lord

Really hope I get mine for Friday from Play, but I'm doubtful

IGN have their reviews up now, 9.2 from mail IGN site, 9.0 from IGN AU and 8.8 from IGN UK.

Assassin's Creed II is the follow-up to Ubisoft's 2007 hit that attracted a mass audience if not unanimous critical acclaim. The sequel is an expansive and bloody romp through Renaissance Italy that plays up every popular aspect of the first installment while righting many of its flaws. Assassin's Creed II has evolved from an ill-defined action game into a fully featured open world experience. Everything from the new monetary system to the ability to buy armor and weapons makes it a richer, and ultimately more satisfying game than its predecessor.

niallon

Nice brick and mortar prices for those in need of a credit card/3v voucher like myself!

http://www.toys.ie/Shop_Product_List.aspx?Profile=Euro&query=assassins+creed+2

MayoForSam

Yeah, really looking forward to this, mind you I might leave it and treat myself at Xmas - too many other titles out there which are also essential purchases (MW2 and L4D2). The first game I did enjoy, despite its shortcomings. They seem to have got it just right this time.

calex71

Anyone know if this will be available with a console bundle? I'm in the market now that my 4 y/o launchy got the RRoD :mad:

Star Lord

I placed my order waaaaay back in June:

and today it's showing up as "Packing", so doubtful that I'll have it on Friday, but should have it next week at least.

Have fun on Friday guys

j14

calex71 wrote: »

Anyone know if this will be available with a console bundle? I'm in the market now that my 4 y/o launchy got the RRoD :mad:

From reading through some of the other posts on here it seems HMV can be quite flexible with their bundles.

I THINK they have an Elite + Forza 3 and MW2 bundle at the moment. Im sure they wouldn't mind swapping one of these two titles for AC2.

Just my thoughts.

Darksaga87

Has anyoe got a price on buying in the shops?

also what are peoples thoughts on the game, I just watched a review and it looks amazing.

WarZoneBrother

Darksaga87 wrote: »

Has anyoe got a price on buying in the shops?

also what are peoples thoughts on the game, I just watched a review and it looks amazing.

65euro for original and 90euro for black edition in gamestop...

niallon

Darksaga87 wrote: »

Has anyoe got a price on buying in the shops?

http://www.toys.ie/Shop_Product_List.aspx?Profile=Euro&query=assassins+creed+2

OCD

Darksaga87 wrote: »

Has anyoe got a price on buying in the shops?....

plus, is there any word on the street that tesco will be selling a limited stock cheaply like they do with fifa?

Soby

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

65euro for original and 90euro for black edition in gamestop...

39 for me cause i traded in the piece of poo that was OP:2

j14

Soby wrote: »

39 for me cause i traded in the piece of poo that was OP:2

The Black Edition on 360 cost me €20, I preordered it in September.

I took a look through Gamestops pre-order trade in list and found the games from that list on line either on Play.com or Ebay.

I spent about €100 on crap games, Sean White Snowboarding, The Munchables etc...

I then went to Gamestop and Pre-ordered.

Modern Warfare 2
Assassins Creed Black Edition
FIFA 10
GTA 4 Episodes from Liberty City.

All for €100 not bad at all.

Star Lord

Mine has been dispatched today from Play, so should get it early next week. Not too bad I guess, but nowhere near as nice as having it to play tomorrow

Kanney

How much in Xtravision for this?

Gunmonkey

Argh, those Smyths prices are so low, White Edition is lower than what most stores near me will be selling the basic at.....but I wants to play it tomorrow instead of waiting till next week

I hate decisons like this.....

Moiph

Did I hear right that this is going to be €40 all weekend in Smyths? If so I have to pick it up!

Mr. K

Moiph wrote: »

Did I hear right that this is going to be €40 all weekend in Smyths? If so I have to pick it up!

That's what the ad on the radio is saying!

niallon

What exactly does the White Edition have that the Black Edition doesn't? Some googling suggests there's two extra missions in the black edition but then further googling says both editions have the same DLC. I'm confussed!

Zapp Brannigan

The statues are slightly different. Ezio has a different cloak in each one.

niallon

Sold! now for a horrible day in work Saturday looking at my copy waiting to buy it!

Soby

A figurine i think

gizmo

The White Edition contains the game, the white statue of Ezio and one bonus mission in Venice.

The Black Edition contains the game, the black statue of Ezio, hardback Conspiracy Book containing concept art etc, a bonus making of DVD and soundtrack and three exclusive missions including the one from the White Edition.

cmpunk

Just got the black one in gamestop for 65 euro in Kilkenny good deal

niallon

gizmo wrote: »

The White Edition contains the game, the white statue of Ezio and one bonus mission in Venice.

The Black Edition contains the game, the black statue of Ezio, hardback Conspiracy Book containing concept art etc, a bonus making of DVD and soundtrack and three exclusive missions including the one from the White Edition.

Yeah that's what I've found online for the most part too, think I'll settle for the White Edition!

mayordenis

cmpunk wrote: »

Just got the black one in gamestop for 65 euro in Kilkenny good deal

Yea that's a very good price my stupid gamestop aren't selling it yet

Star Lord

White Edition: Ezio statuette and Santa Maria de Frari bonus mission.


Black Edition: Ezio Master Assassin statuette, Bonus DVD and soundtrack, Conspiracy book, Collector box (folds out with panorama), and Palazzo Medici, Santa Maria de Frari and Arsenal Shipyard bonus missions.

Irishcrx

Got the black edition last night, VERY impressed with the game. The story line is as epic as the last even better, the gameplay is so fluid, new weapons , new movements. The city is unbelieveably realistic, sometimes I felt I was actually in the game. Anyone who was considering getting this it is a must have.

Star Lord

Sounds great, just wishing I'd gone and ordered from GameStop rather than Play.com now

screw2loose

picked it up this morning in smyths for €42, cant wait to get home and give it a whirl. Stupid college reports holding me back!!

Mr Trade In

Can anyone confirm the Black edition is €65 in Gamestop,I have phoned one store who said €90.

Irishcrx

It's €90 mate, thats what I paid for it in gamestop..

drunkmonkey

Should I rent or buy this? Will I clear it in a week? local xtra vision only have the ordinary edition for 49.99, no black or white edition...

Jet Black

Are smyths giving the white one for €50? According to the website they are, just dont know if its a mistake?

Darksaga87

Id print out that page an walk into the store with it. Nothing they can do then.

Mr. K

A friend of mine picked up the White Edition in Smyths for €50 this morning, I'd say go quick before they're gone. They're selling the normal version for €40 all weekend though.

Darksaga87

What are smyhts like with trading in games? Good value?

Helix

Irishcrx wrote: »

Got the black edition last night, VERY impressed with the game. The story line is as epic as the last even better, the gameplay is so fluid, new weapons , new movements. The city is unbelieveably realistic, sometimes I felt I was actually in the game. Anyone who was considering getting this it is a must have.

the start of it is the most boring hours worth of gaming i think ive ever come across though, that could put people off

Gunmonkey

Any worse than the intro to games like GTA4 (drive Roman around a bit) or the tutorials in every FPS out there?? What about Half-Life 1, you just stand and walk for about 15 minutes

Once you get passed that, the game REALLY opens up. Loving the story, especially what the video "The Truth" is revealling (the one you get for finding the mysterious symbols on walls)

antomorro-sei

Didn't even know there was a Second Assassins Creed out :eek:

I must go and get it over the weekend