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Gamers Club Unlocked Appreciation Thread (saving $$$ for the console/handheld gamer)
- Thread starter Skiesofwonder
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I think they have cards in the gaming section.
TheSlySoul
Member
In-store only. I confirmed that when I pre-ordered my console. You can use the membership online though.
So I just grab one of their cards and I'm guessing the cashier links it to my account? gotcha.
stoked. going to pick up alien i think
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Would this membership be worth it if I plan to game primarily on PC? I'm planning to build a PC within the next month or two and I think I'll be doing most of my gaming there rather than on console.
Wish it would start early!
You're eligible for the $10 bonuses when you order online as well.
Conscience Falls
Member
I take it this is not applicable to the Canadian branch?
Neat. Thank you, sir.
edit: Do you still get the 20% discount when you pick up the game?
Sorry to bump, but still no answer...
You get the 20% discount when you place the order. It should reflect in your cart right away.
Thank you.
OverdriveOtaku
Member
I am really considering this deal, but it's tough since I'm really trying to stay all digital. I did just order a 2DS and this will probably be the only platform I won't mind having physical games for, but still debating this, it sounds like something good to take advantage of.
Neuromancer
Member
May god have mercy on our souls.
I still have about 5 months left on the @Gamer digital subscription which gave me 12 months of GCU for $15. Will I be able to renew when the time comes for the same price, or will I get shifted onto this new 2 year $120 plan? If I can't do the digital mag sub which includes GCU anymore, could I go in today to extend my GCU for 2 years for $30?
BruiserBear
Banned
Wondering the same thing.
PIMPBYBLUD
Member
I was able to get two years for like $30 a while back so now Best Buy is the only place I buy my games from now because of this program. Also I preorder games for my friends who disn't want to pay the $120 entry fee. That way I get the pre order $10 and BB points as well as getting it for them at 20% off. Awesome freaking program
Yup, I can't go digital because of this deal. Whatever because I save 20 bones every time and gain a physical copy out of it.
This deal is reminding you of the uselessness of going all digital on a console. Why give money to Sony/MS/Nintendo when they are either going to make your games not work on the next console, or charge you a fee to make them work again? PC is the only logical choice to go all digital. Best Buy is helping you make the right decision.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
As has been stated the deal is live today. Anyway a mod (if viewing this) could edit the tile stating that GCU is now $30 (with a $39.99 or greater game purchase)?
Correct!
Correct!
falconxcrunner09
Member
How is Best Buy with shipping games on their launch days?
The closest Best Buy from me is about 40 min to 1 hour away depending on traffic, so I would rather order it online with the GCU instead of driving 2 hour round trips every time a game comes out.
The closest Best Buy from me is about 40 min to 1 hour away depending on traffic, so I would rather order it online with the GCU instead of driving 2 hour round trips every time a game comes out.
Depends on who has Madden at $45. If it's amazon then yes, you could totally do this.
Ragingnight
Member
nope, they either let you have the PM or do the 20% off
That's not what he asked.
He asked if he could get the 2 year GC unlocked offer after price matching Madden. As long as it's a store that BB price matches he should not have an issue.
Digital Snake
Member
So I blindly bought The Evil Within, on its release week, received a $10 gift card with it, didn't like it, traded in days later for $40.
Then went to get the GCU with Bayonetta 2, used the gift cards, received Bayo 2, the GCU for $30.84, pretty happy! Was very tempted to get Shadow Warrior for PS4 but held off.
How long is a game considered a new release for the 20% off though?
Then went to get the GCU with Bayonetta 2, used the gift cards, received Bayo 2, the GCU for $30.84, pretty happy! Was very tempted to get Shadow Warrior for PS4 but held off.
How long is a game considered a new release for the 20% off though?
VGChampion
Member
Ok, been part of the GCU for awhile now but I wasn't paying attention last night when I bought Fantasy Life and two Skylanders figures and didn't realize until I got home I bought them all for full price. Anyway to call and get some money back? Bought using credit as well.
Pretty sure it's for anything new. No time limit.
Pretty sure it's for anything new. No time limit.
OverdriveOtaku
Member
This deal is reminding you of the uselessness of going all digital on a console. Why give money to Sony/MS/Nintendo when they are either going to make your games not work on the next console, or charge you a fee to make them work again? PC is the only logical choice to go all digital. Best Buy is helping you make the right decision.
Hard to argue the facts. The more I mull over this deal, the more I see it as a no-brainer. Even with brand new games, they will never be discounted like physical copies on this program, and because I AM so frugal it's pretty rare that I buy brand new games to begin with. Even still, I have the option to trade back physical copies in the event the digital version goes on sale later, so yes. Yes, I'm gonna squelch it and just do this thing.
Just to make sure, I can also take advantage of 20% off new games through the website too? I thankfully have a handful of BestBuys around my home and job, but on occasion the games selection could be a tad small [mostly with Vita titles].
So, does anyone know if the $30 deal will work with console purchases?
Or, alternatively, if the 20% will work on a new console purchase?
This is an awesome deal, and I'll take advantage of it regardless, but I'm seeing if I can take advantage of it all to get a nicely priced new PS3.
EDIT: Oh, looks like the 20% off is only for software. Makes sense, though.
Or, alternatively, if the 20% will work on a new console purchase?
This is an awesome deal, and I'll take advantage of it regardless, but I'm seeing if I can take advantage of it all to get a nicely priced new PS3.
EDIT: Oh, looks like the 20% off is only for software. Makes sense, though.
Got my store's last copy of Bayonetta 2 and the deal, even if it took them like 20-30 minutes to get it working right.
Just to ask again so I know: will this work on eShop cards or no?
Edit: Also, can I preorder to pick up in store, with the payment being at the time of pick up? Not saying that's what I'd always want to do but it'd be a nice option to have depending on the situation.
Just to ask again so I know: will this work on eShop cards or no?
Edit: Also, can I preorder to pick up in store, with the payment being at the time of pick up? Not saying that's what I'd always want to do but it'd be a nice option to have depending on the situation.
So from what I understand if you pre-order in-store then the GCU promo takes effect when you pick up your pre-order. Upon picking up your game they will take 20% off the retail price as well as subtract the $5 you already paid. Apparently you can't pay in full ahead of time and have this work?
I think for online pre-orders the 20% off is applied instantly as long as your are a GCU member at the time of purchase. If you become a GCU member after you have already pre-ordered online then you need to cancel your order and re-purchase it in order for the GCU promo to work.
That is definitely not the official policy.
