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Where do you buy physical releases?

Amazon 17 12.59%
 
Amazon with Prime 32 23.70%
 
Best Buy 14 10.37%
 
Best Buy with GCU 17 12.59%
 
GameStop 34 25.19%
 
Target 1 0.74%
 
WalMart 3 2.22%
 
eBay 2 1.48%
 
Other 15 11.11%
 
Total:135
killeryoshis on 29 October 2017

Recently I get all my new games on Amazon due to my discount on Amazon Prime. Before I would get all my games from Gamestop. (Don't look at me like that. Gamestop is the only game store near me!)

If I want used games I go to Ebay,Amazon or Used gaming store.



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darkrulier on 29 October 2017

I get my games at GameStop, I got a Pro Membership almost free and so far they have given me good money for my trade ins. I know, I know GameStop corporate sucks and they are shady as fuck but it's convenient to me.




StarDoor on 29 October 2017

I use Best Buy with GCU. I never buy digital games because they're always more expensive than what Best Buy is offering.



killeryoshis on 29 October 2017
TalonMan said:

Have you looked into Best Buy, at all?

I was on the fence for awhile with the $30 membership fee, but it's for two years and I already saved that much on my first order - it's a CRAZY good program to join! Besides the 20% discount, I've also found that:

 - Best Buy includes the 20% discount on ALL new games, whereas Amazon only has the discount on most pre-orders and for the first few weeks after release. The Best Buy discount continues indefinitely - all new games, regardless of release date, are 20% off!
 - Best Buy includes the discount on "Collecter Edition" items, in addition to the standard releases! I pre-ordered Xenoblades Collector Edition at Best Buy for $79.99. It's a full price purchase ($99.99) on Amazon.
 - The GCU also includes a 'Rewards Program" - I think it's something like $.50 per $1 spent. I don't know, but whatever it is, it's far more than Amazon gives back because Amazon gives you NOTHING! I've already received $15 in "purchase certificates" from Best Buy, which I can apply to my next order.

I honestly don't see how you can beat the Best Buy deal at this point - seriously. I do understand wanting to have (and use) Prime, because of all of the extra stuff that comes along with that membership. But if you purchase a lot of physical games, I would suggest seriously looking into and considering GCU...

Amazon actually changed the discount rule. You only get discounts on games you get on day 1 I think. Anyway I would use Best Buy but the nearest Best Buy is like 30 minutes away and I have to drive back :/ . At that point I am wondering if the money I save is worth the gas money that I will spend. 

I did buy Fire Emblem Birthright for $25 last Christmas so I will go back then every once in awhile. 




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killeryoshis on 29 October 2017
TalonMan said:

Well, Best Buy does offer free shipping, too (I think it has to be over $25?) as well as free "release day" shipping - Mario showed up on my doorstep, Friday morning...  :)

Wait they do release day delivery? I thought it was pick up only. Hmmm you opened my eyes. I will have to check it out now. I only do Prime because of release day delivery and Student Prime discount. 



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jason1637 on 29 October 2017

I use Gamestop.



Farsala on 29 October 2017

Gamers and Gamestop was all that was near me, eventually I stopped going because they always do a sales pitch when all I want to do is browse for price checks.



V-r0cK on 29 October 2017

Amazon most of the time and especially always for Collectors Edition. Bestbuy next, then Walmart, then EBgames.



H3ADShOt3 on 29 October 2017

New games: amazon prime
Used games: amazon



Farsala on 29 October 2017
TalonMan said:
Farsala said:
Gamers and Gamestop was all that was near me, eventually I stopped going because they always do a sales pitch when all I want to do is browse for price checks.

YES!!! That is the one thing I have always HATED about GameStop!!! I go in there to buy a new game, and they spend at least 5 minutes trying to talk me into a used copy, or to purchase a warranty on the game, or to pre-order something else, etc. I cannot STAND that kind of crap!!!!

Edit: And I still haven't forgiven them for the one time I bought a "new" DS game, only to get it home and find a saved game file on it!! Man, I was PISSED!!!!

Yep even Walmart was more chill, though their prices never change. I only go to Gamestop or Gamers now if they have a day 1 purchase that I want, and don't mind giving my full support to. (like a rare jrpg) Otherwise I patiently wait for price drops, so all these sales pitches don't affect me at all no matter how many times they try.