Is there going to be a price drop on all the GBA games?
It seems to me that after GBA dropped to $79.99, many stores have GBA games on sales, such as KB Toys and EBGames (Castlevania, Frogger, and etc. 19.99)
The thing is, now I am not sure if I should buy any GBA games or if I should wait for a little longer. Of course, I can always price match later, but I just wonder if there will be a price drop soon.
ottolam
02-06-02, 09:01 PM
Also, Sonic Advance is selling for $29.99 in Circuit City. I wonder if this means a $10 off on all GBA games soon?
Travissk
02-06-02, 09:51 PM
I'm not sure if Best Buy is taking a loss, but Mario World will supposedly be on sale for $22.99 at launch (as per the Best Buy thread in the DVD Bargains forum).
Add to that the $5 coupon from EGM if you have one (I'm really glad I have this free subscription :)) and you can grab it for $18 plus tacks. Best Buy is also selling Sonic for $30.
Target has often sold first-party games for $25.88, and this is the first time I'm aware of a game selling for 23 at launch. I'm unsure as to how much of a profit retailers make, but it seems to me (and I'm by no means an expert in marketing) that there will be a gradual drop in GBA Game prices if this trend continues.
Just one note - from what I've seen, the prices rise a little after launch and remain constant until they reach a point at which the popularity of the game wanes and the shelf space could be better used for something else.
ChefWinduAZ
02-07-02, 02:43 AM
Originally posted by ottolam
It seems to me that after GBA dropped to $79.99, many stores have GBA games on sales, such as KB Toys and EBGames (Castlevania, Frogger, and etc. 19.99)
Didn't the price drop down to $69.99? At least that's what I paid on eToys.com, plus I used the $10 coupon that was emailed to me for joining their mailing list.
Mattalos
02-07-02, 02:47 AM
A few weeks ago, IGN Pocket announced that Nintendo found new ways to manufacture the GBA games, thereby lowering costs. It said that games should become cheaper starting in the new year.
And here we are. :)
ottolam
02-07-02, 06:36 AM
Originally posted by WWF Jedi
Didn't the price drop down to $69.99? At least that's what I paid on eToys.com, plus I used the $10 coupon that was emailed to me for joining their mailing list.
Yes, most of the places are selling GBA for $69.99, but $79.99 is the official MSRP.
RCL66
02-07-02, 11:32 AM
When picking up Sonic at Toys R Us on Tuesday, I noticed all the Midway games (Williams Arcade Classics, Rampage puzzle..) were priced at $19 and I don't think it was a sale.
Cheaper GBA games are a must, it's just a crime to pay $39 for a new GBA game.
--Craig
ottolam
02-07-02, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by RCL66
When picking up Sonic at Toys R Us on Tuesday, I noticed all the Midway games (Williams Arcade Classics, Rampage puzzle..) were priced at $19 and I don't think it was a sale.
Cheaper GBA games are a must, it's just a crime to pay $39 for a new GBA game.
--Craig
RCL66, I hope you have realized that Sonic Advance is selling for $29.99 in Circuit City. If not, it is still not too late to price match with them.
RCL66
02-07-02, 12:44 PM
Thanks, I did realize it was on sale.. Picked it up as Toys R US and had the C.City ad with me to get the price match. Not bad, didn't have to wait till Circuity City gets in stock tomorrow either.
Thanks for the heads up though.
Josh H
02-07-02, 02:07 PM
Originally posted by ottolam
Yes, most of the places are selling GBA for $69.99, but $79.99 is the official MSRP.
Yep, just like before the MSRP was $99.99 but most stores (especially discount retailers like wal-mart) were selling it for $89.99.
the_dude8
02-07-02, 07:30 PM
target b&m is selling the GBA for 69.99.
ottolam
02-08-02, 12:44 AM
Originally posted by joshhinkle
Yep, just like before the MSRP was $99.99 but most stores (especially discount retailers like wal-mart) were selling it for $89.99.
ToysRUs was selling GBA for $99.99 (MSRP) before, so I was kind of surprised to see them selling GBA for $69.99 now instead of $79.99.
The only place I see GBA for $79.99 is KB Toys B&M.
darkside
02-08-02, 06:51 PM
I was in Target last night and most of the GBA games were reduced to $29.99 and many of the GBC games were now $19.99, so there is indeed an effort to lower the game prices. I'm hoping to get out this weekend and see if any other retailers are also lowering GBA game prices.
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