I'm guessing no, but any way to easily use this on digital purchases?
I was wondering this as well, also digital pre-order discounts would be great
I'm guessing no, but any way to easily use this on digital purchases?
I love this program..
I have one question. I am already a member and I am thinking about adding 2 years. If I buy a game at 39.99 it will be discounted down because I am already a member. Will I still be able to get the 2 years for 30 bucks, or do I have to buy a game at 50 so that it will still be over 39.99 after my discount?
As far as the discount for buying new/pre-owned games goes, sharing is easy. Just give your card to the family member in question or he/she can just give the employee your telephone number linked to the account (make sure they mention GCU). Best Buy won't ask for anything else and it should work!
As far as trade-ins go, they usually ask for your ID.
Do you get 20% off the full priced game you have to buy along side the $30 membership?
Hm, I was going to trade in The Evil Within next Friday and pick up Bayonetta 2, but it looks like I'll wait that hellish wait of 2 days so I can be eligible for this. This is a crazy deal isn't it?
If don't already have GCU then I don't believe so.
The pre-order promotions of $10 reward points can only be used for a single copy of a specific game per best buy account. So no, you would only get $10 in rewards for all three copies.I have a question. If you preorder more than onr copy (lets say CoD) do you get multiple preorder bonuses. I know the limit is 3 so lets say you preorder 3 copies, would you get three times the bonuses?
Couple questions.
1) Couldn't I buy a full price game to get the membership and return the game? Then buy it from another BB with the discount?
2) Is the BB reward zone thing a credit card program or just a frequent purchaser thing?
Fuck that shit. For $87 out of pocket I'll just buy a Playstation TV or Nexus TV I'll never use.
I love this program..
I have one question. I am already a member and I am thinking about adding 2 years. If I buy a game at 39.99 it will be discounted down because I am already a member. Will I still be able to get the 2 years for 30 bucks, or do I have to buy a game at 50 so that it will still be over 39.99 after my discount?
The pre-order promotions of $10 reward points can only be used for a single copy of a specific game per best buy account. So no, you would only get $10 in rewards for all three copies.
1. It is possible depending on the store you frequent.
2. Gamers club unlocked and the best buy credit card are two separate things that are not tied to each other.
The GCU for $30 deal only works with video game software purchases that are $39.99 or above.
Q: Once I am a member of Gamers Club Unlocked, is there a limit to how many new video games I can buy with my 20% discount?
A: Yes. Members are limited to three copies of a new (i.e. not pre-owned) gaming software title per platform, per year. Collectors and Limited Editions count toward that title limit. Game of the Year editions, usually released much later including additional content do not count toward that limit but would essentially start as a separate game and limi
This means copies of the same game correct? I get can more then 3 different games a year for this price correct?
This means copies of the same game correct? I get can more then 3 different games a year for this price correct?
No, I know the $10 is limited to once. But I'm talking about the game's preorder bonuses. Like, for example, CoD's day 1 perks.
This means copies of the same game correct? I get can more then 3 different games a year for this price correct?
Here's a random question: if I preorder Bayonetta 2, would I have to pick it up before the deal starts, or would they hold it long enough? Also, can you preorder online for in store pick-up? Just a bit worried about stock, potentially.
This deal is instore only, so you can't do online for instore pickup because you can only buy GCU in-store (currently at least) (also, technically you may be able to go through to customer service shenanigans to get it added when you pick it up; but probably not worth your time and is highly dependent on CS competency).
Your best bet is to pre-order it in store $5 down. When you go to pick up the game (they should save it for a week) they should be able to add the GCU to the transaction then.
OK I'm in, especially now that Amazon has started to charge sales tax in my state there's reason for me not to do this.
General question: f you preorder a game from BB online for in store pickup, you get charged when you preorder, right? Not when you pick up? That is one nice thing about AZ, not getting charged until the game is shipped.
Cool, thanks. I guess I'll see if I can get over there some time this week, and if not I'll just hope for the best/grab Fantasy Life instead if needed.
Good question. Also, how long do we realistically think Best Buy will continue to exist? Or, less controversially, GCU?If I buy two games, so i get 4 years? or is this just a one time deal?
Is there a link for this deal or how do we know it happens 10-26?
so can i preorder COD:AW and get GCU for $30?
I think I might get this. Can anyone tell me if I can just return the 40 dollar game I purchase to get GCU. Also, is it 20% off brand new releases or is it for all new games, regardless of when they came out?
I was wondering this as well, also digital pre-order discounts would be great
I'm guessing no, but any way to easily use this on digital purchases?
I think I might get this. Can anyone tell me if I can just return the 40 dollar game I purchase to get GCU. Also, is it 20% off brand new releases or is it for all new games, regardless of when they came out?
If you return a game like Natural Doctrine or Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate that was part of a $10 BestBuy gift card preorder bonus, you'll get charged for the free gift card since the gift card was part of a promotional offer. You could get charged the full amount for GCU if you choose to return that game from that promo.I think I might get this. Can anyone tell me if I can just return the 40 dollar game I purchase to get GCU. Also, is it 20% off brand new releases or is it for all new games, regardless of when they came out?
This is not true however. Not all titles are guaranteed to have a $40 trade-in value in the first week. Some titles aren't even accepted for trade-in because BestBuy does not give them a value; therefore, BB will not accept those games for trade-in. I hate to say this, but if a person was interested in the more limited release games - Japanese titles like Danganronpa 2, GCU may not only not list them for trade-in, but GCU may not even sell some titles like Atelier Rorona Plus and Xblaze Code:Embryo. Moreover, if such titles are not preordered, expect BestBuy to essentially have a limited first come, first serve at their store. What that means is whatever stock BestBuy has initially from the first shipment may be the last time they ever sell them. For example, the first Danganronpa game had like 2-3 restocks before finally being delisted, and Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited is nowhere to be found on BestBuy.com anymore. That's my warning if someone likes these types of games.- Each game should get you anywhere from $42-$44 dollars in trade in credit as long as you trade it in within a reasonable time span (2-3 weeks).
If I may add, here's why it's better to shop as GCU member more than a PUR member:- bonus: each trade in should net you 80-88 reward points. 250 = $5 best buy certificate. So you will also be racking up BB certificates doing this method. Also, any dollar spent in Best Buy gives you a point. So if you buy a game with cash/credit/debit, you should get 50 points after the GCU discount. The reason trade-ins net you so much is because GCU members get double the points for trade-ins.
10 points per dollar spent on all new games and consoles
20 points per dollar spent on pre-owned games, accessories and consoles
20 points per dollar on traded-in games or consoles
- https://login.gamestop.com/Home/FAQ
Is the credit card just for BB or can it be used anywhere?Best way to do GCU is to get the BB credit card for the extra points bump. I'm getting 148 just for Evil Within, post GCU discount...that's insane.
Best rewards program for games ever. I'll definitely add two years on...good through 2018 baby
This is honestly why I can't go all digital and don't see it happening for a while.
still hoping they'll let me get the $30 GCU since I'm buying the white x1
This is not true however. Not all titles are guaranteed to have a $40 trade-in value in the first week. Some titles aren't even accepted for trade-in because BestBuy does not give them a value; therefore, BB will not accept those games for trade-in. I hate to say this, but if a person was interested in the more limited release games - Japanese titles like Danganronpa 2, GCU may not only not list them for trade-in, but GCU may not even sell some titles like Atelier Rorona Plus and Xblaze Code:Embryo. Moreover, if such titles are not preordered, expect BestBuy to essentially have a limited first come, first serve at their store. What that means is whatever stock BestBuy has initially from the first shipment may be the last time they ever sell them. For example, the first Danganronpa game had like 2-3 restocks before finally being delisted, and Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited is nowhere to be found on BestBuy.com anymore. That's my warning if someone likes these types of games.
If I may add, here's why it's better to shop as GCU member more than a PUR member:
GameStop reward points are as followed
Being a PowerUp Rewards member means 1% back on buying new games, and 2% back on buying used games in the form of membership points. Spending $100 on used games at GameStop nets 2,000 points as a PUR member which is equivalent to $2 since 4,000 points is needed to redeem a $5 off used game coupon or 5,000 points to get a $5 off new game. However, being a Gamers Club Unlocked member means 4% back on buying new and used games in reward points. 250 points is needed to redeem a $5 rewards certificate. By buying $100 worth of games is 200 points back, that's equivalent to $4 back in reward points at BestBuy. This isn't even including the Elite/Elite Plus membership perks and BestBuy's rewards card, which stacks with GCU. It makes GameStop's card offer a joke in comparison.
Next-gen consoles unlock GCU for free that's how I got it
with Black Friday around the corner do these deals apply to sales items ?
This seems really good. I just don't think I can stomach trading my games in. Not that I have too.