Bargain thread

Shaneus · Post by **Shaneus** » 09 Jun 2008 10:37 pm

I have to say, I'm really impressed with R* Table Tennis. There's no way in hell I would pay more than, say, $30 for it. But when it cost the same as an XBLA title, it's completely worth it. Quite deep gameplay mechanics, but unfortunately not many game modes... no career mode or create-a-player options

Still, $10. Fucking stoked.

Ambrose Burnside · Post by **Ambrose Burnside** » 09 Jun 2008 10:48 pm

Bloody hell I wish we had a half-decent DSE nearby

stanard · Post by **stanard** » 11 Jun 2008 11:21 am

Oh man I was at one of my local DSE Powerhouse's (of the 4 or so within 15 minutes of my place

) a bit over a week ago (just before this sale I assume). And most of them are now out of stock of the decent games

I might still duck up during my lunch break to the Chatswood one and see if they have anything, and then hopefully check out the others on my way home...

Typical though - I'm always checking my DSE's whenever I'm out as I know they quite often have crazy sales, yet I always miss out...

stanard · Post by **stanard** » 11 Jun 2008 02:30 pm

Gahh stupid DSE selling the limited edition of Forza 2 for $20 yet still selling the standard edition for $40.

Limited edition was sold out of course, and they wouldn't budge on the price of the standard edition. Which is fair enough, as I know the kids that work there have no real say in the price.

Just annoying, that's all.

Anyway, I picked up Crackdown for $25. Nothing too special price wise, but I couldn't walk away with nothing. I did almost pick up DOA Extreme 2, but my brain said no

stanard · Post by **stanard** » 11 Jun 2008 05:15 pm

Managed to grab DiRT and Dead Rising for $20 each on my way home. The idiot working there didn't believe me, and just kept pointing to the $50 sticker on the cases - "No no no, there's no games clearance". I told him to check the website about 3 times before he finally did

Was hoping for COD2 but can't complain!

Now I need to send my 360 off for repair so I can play them

GreyWizzard · Post by **GreyWizzard** » 11 Jun 2008 05:58 pm

awesome purchase of Dead Rising. I haven't played much but what I have played was pure bliss.

Shaneus · Post by **Shaneus** » 11 Jun 2008 06:49 pm

Yeah, it's one of those games I have to finish... but Lost Planet and GRID both arrived today

GreyWizzard · Post by **GreyWizzard** » 13 Jun 2008 12:37 pm

If anyone is after Lego Indiana Jones, region free asian versions (360 and PS3) can be bought from Play Asia for just over $50 AU.

I grabbed a copy for the 360

Scullibundo · Post by **Scullibundo** » 13 Jun 2008 12:54 pm

I've heard bad reviews.

GreyWizzard · Post by **GreyWizzard** » 13 Jun 2008 01:01 pm

Shit games A-GO-GO!

I've heard that it is so so. Kinda short, and limited due to the controls of Indy. Whip and fists don't really beat a light sabre or a blaster. I'll just knock it over one weekend and just be happy for the cut scenes.

Scullibundo · Post by **Scullibundo** » 13 Jun 2008 01:08 pm

You sure do love to get your pick of the litter.

Candy Arse · Post by **Candy Arse** » 14 Jun 2008 10:34 am

Picked up the LE of God of War 2 for $26. Looks to be in mint condition. Good score?

westical · Post by **westical** » 14 Jun 2008 10:51 am

I'm off to JB Candy, need anything?

Candy Arse · Post by **Candy Arse** » 14 Jun 2008 11:01 am

YES YES YES

Shaneus · Post by **Shaneus** » 14 Jun 2008 11:07 am

Candy Arse wrote:Picked up the LE of God of War 2 for $26. Looks to be in mint condition. Good score?

Where from? I just fired up the first one last night, and holy fuck it's awesome!

Candy Arse · Post by **Candy Arse** » 14 Jun 2008 02:12 pm

Game.

westical · Post by **westical** » 14 Jun 2008 02:24 pm

PGR4 acquired.

K.T.Shoe[BMs] · Post by **K.T.Shoe[BMs]** » 17 Jun 2008 03:39 pm

Holly cow - $478 + shipping for 32" HD plasma TV...

http://www.catchoftheday.com.au/smallfi" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ts_id=1161

Mightycooper · Post by **Mightycooper** » 17 Jun 2008 05:02 pm

^^^ All i get when i click that link is the home page.

Shaneus · Post by **Shaneus** » 17 Jun 2008 06:30 pm

I think that's because it was probably the catch of the day a while ago. The day it was a catch of is long gone.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » 17 Jun 2008 06:57 pm

Appears fine for me *shrug*

edit: it's HD ready, I wouldn't bother;

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Might as well spend a little bit more and get something that is actually HD.

offline · Post by **offline** » 17 Jun 2008 07:02 pm

I would rather go for the Sony on sale at Kmart at the moment - $999 for 37" on the latest catalogue.

K.T.Shoe[BMs] · Post by **K.T.Shoe[BMs]** » 18 Jun 2008 12:24 am

1080i/720p is actually okay for a 32" - good for a 2nd TV anyway. Comon, it's less than $500.

K.T.Shoe[BMs] · Post by **K.T.Shoe[BMs]** » 18 Jun 2008 12:25 am

Mightycooper wrote:^^^ All i get when i click that link is the home page.

It's actually for Tuesday.

stanard · Post by **stanard** » 18 Jun 2008 10:19 am

Well if you want to get technical it's actually a "Small Fish", which means it's not for any specific day.