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Old 04-02-03 | 02:54 PM
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Metroid Prime $19.99 at blockbuster

Sorry if this has been posted. Anyhoo, i went to my friendly neighborhood blockbuster yesterday and i noticed they had a brand new copy of Metroid Prime priced at $19.99. I brought it up to the clerk and he double checked and sure enough it was still $19.99. Has this deal been around for awhile?? I noticed they had Mech Assault for the X-box at $19.99 as well.

The blockbuster i went to is located in San Francisco in the sunset district.

If this is old news I apologize.
Old 04-02-03 | 04:20 PM
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I was going to post the same thing. They also have RE Zero for $19.99. Some other games are marked at 29.99, Super Mario Sunshine & Star Fox being two.

According to the manager at BB, they just received a memo on the price change this morning.
Old 04-02-03 | 04:37 PM
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Damn you. Damn you for telling me this...
Old 04-02-03 | 07:06 PM
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Thanks for telling me. I was able to pick up RE Zero and Mech Assault.
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Too bad I already picked MP as my free game when I got the SMS bundle...

But I have to pick up RE 0 for $19.99. Thanks!
Old 04-02-03 | 09:51 PM
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Too bad I already picked MP as my free game when I got the SMS bundle...

But I have to pick up RE 0 for $19.99. Thanks!
Ditto, and ditto! I was thinking about buying a used copy from them for $30... but I think that deal might be better...
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I just checked the blockbuster near me and it looks like theres no deal for me
Old 04-03-03 | 07:58 AM
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I hope this isn't another "corporate" stores only promotion. I will check a couple today on the way to work.
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Thanks a ton for the post, I checked out 2 Blockbusters near me, neither had any games marked down. I asked the guy at the register to scan Metroid, Mech Assault, and RE: Zero, and they all scanned up for 19.99. Anybody else know of any other marked down games?
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Nothing at BB. All their games were priced at 22.99 nothing decent. Only thing *maybe* worth getting was Hunted or The Thing for the xbox. This was the BB in centreville on stone rd.
going to try some others at lunch
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My local BB had the "free" titles MP, RE0, SFA as well as SMS all for $19.99. Keep on the lookout.
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Nevermind about buying them for me. I did a 6 BBV trek today and finally found them. I got Mechassault for 19.99, Metroid Prime 19.99, RE:0 19.99, Mario Sunshine 24.99, and Star Fox 24.99, all new. Most were the last copy, but I think I can snag more Prime's for anyone that can't find them.


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My local BB had the "free" titles MP, RE0, SFA as well as SMS all for $19.99. Keep on the lookout.

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The guy at blockbusters told me this is because they are phasing out videogames (new, used, AND RENTALS!!) alltogether in the next 4-6 months!

Yes he said even rentals. I asked all blockbusters, he said "yes"

I find this hard to believe but it's what he said so who knows.
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I find that incredibly hard to believe as well. I think it was supposed to be the used copies that were to be marked at $19.99. I have a feeling this won't last much longer.
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I picked up RE:0. Thank ya. Mario Party 4 new is only 29.99 also FYI.
Old 04-03-03 | 06:18 PM
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Picked up RE:0. Nice deal. I didn't see too much else marked down. Tony Hawk 4 was $29.99 which is a bit of a deal.
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I went to my local store, and the MP, SMS, and RE:0 were all 29.99. I was miffed at that, but ended up getting a previously played RE:0 for $15, and the original RE for $10, not too bad of a haul
Old 04-03-03 | 09:28 PM
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I went to four stores tonight and they didn't have any of the ones mentioned, 3 of the 4 had some new $19.99 titles but they were older titles I didn't want. (Dave Mirra, Shrek, 4x4 Evo 2, Spy Hunter, etc.)
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Went to my local BB and got RE0 for $20 each. I might buy some more for trade in or cash at gamestop...hehehe...
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Thanks for the tip, told my brother and he picked up Metroid tonight.
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damn that sucks I just ordered MP online
anyone know how much store credit
I can get from EB for prime?
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Originally posted by syphon00
damn that sucks I just ordered MP online
anyone know how much store credit
I can get from EB for prime?
A used copy will get you a whole $14.
Old 04-04-03 | 11:23 AM
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I checked at a nearby BB, and only Metroid Prime, Mech Assult and Resident Evil 0 are ringing up $19.99. Mario Party 4 and Star Fox Adventures were coming up $29.99.
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i might have to pick this up now..though i really shouldn't until i pay more off on my credit card, but oh well
Old 04-04-03 | 09:09 PM
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Ok, went to another BB today, and noticed there were quite a few more games that were marked down along with the ones already mentioned:

Disclaimer - Some of these games are definite craps, use your own judgement on which games are worth getting.

Rachet and Clank (PS2) - $19.99
Mark of Kri (PS2) - $19.99
Spider Man (PS2) - $19.99
Way of the Samurai (PS2) - $19.99
Wipeout Fusion (PS2) - $19.99
Shinobi (PS2) - $29.99
Sly Cooper (PS2) - $29.99
Haven: Call of the King (PS2) - $9.99
Turok (PS2) - $9.99
MIB II (PS2) - $9.99
Wreckless (PS2) - $9.99
Contra: Shattered Soldier - $29.99
007: Nightfire (all) - $29.99
Onimusha 2 (PS2) - $29.99
Madden 2003 (all) - varies from $19.99 to $29.99

Games previously mentioned on this thread:

Metroid Prime (GCN) - $19.99
Resident Evil: Zero (GCN) - $19.99
Super Mario Sunchine (GCN) - $29.99 (some BB sell for $19.99 or $24.99)
Mech Assult (XBox) - $19.99
Star Fox Adventures (GCN) - $29.99 (some BB sell for $19.99 or $24.99)
Mario Party 4 (GCN) - $29.99
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 (all) - $29.99

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