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GAME Aus (Online), Extra 20% off Discounted Sale Items with Coupon Code + Free Shipping

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(in)Formal Apology Letter from GAME Aus

Dearest OzBargain fans,

It has come to our attention that, over the years, we may have been the cause of some unplanned discretionary spending as a result of various bargains on the GAME Australia website.

Comments like the following from OzBargainer 'bigosmallo' have helped bring this to our attention:

"Ugh, what are you doing to me?…I bought 5 PS3 games…then I got the Team Ico collection for $30 from GAME. Now I have to get Dead Space 2…"

For this, we are truly sorry…but certainly not remorseful. In fact, we're at it again.

This time, we're offering a further 20% off over 350 already reduced lines when you use coupon code EXTRA20 online.

But while we're in the mood for apologies, we'd also like to say:

We're sorry if…

  • We have been a contributing factor to relationship issues, failed classes, loss of sleep, unemployment, missed deadlines or other related problems resulting from over-indulgement in GAME products. Unfortunately, we can accept no liability for such issues and we cannot guarantee that similar situations do not re-occur

  • Engaging in gaming has encouraged the widespread adoption of common shorthand 'internet' or 'game-speak' into regular conversation. (ROFL, jks! We're not really soz for that. hmm, actually…maybs we r…)

  • You've liked our Facebook page or are following us on Twitter and already hear about our bumper deals before anyone else

But most of all, regardless of the rumour-mill, we’re sorry that GAME Australia may continue to be a source of unplanned spending. GAME Australia will continue to trade as normal and will keep providing our customers with the very best in gaming consoles, games, pre-owned titles and gaming accessories.

GAME on and Happy Hunting! Be sure to let us know what bargains you like best ;)

Sincerely,
GAME Australia

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  • +8

    1+ For dat description
    Picked up fable 2 GOTY instore yesterday for only $14.40 :)

    • I keep looking in your stores for Fable II for PC, but nobody ever seems to have it:(.

      • +6

        I'd stop looking. Fable II was only released on Xbox 360

    • that*

  • +3

    I love you

  • +1

    Thought I saw the brick and morter stores offering 20% off yesterday.

    Does this 20% apply on top of the 20% instore or is it just an online mirroring?

    Edit: It was written on a … small whiteboard thing at the front of the store. Was in great need of artistic flair to be honest…

    • +1

      Hi Noraneko,

      The 20% coupon code applies online only as a mirror to the instore promotions.
      Should we apologise for providing too many options too? ;)

      • +1

        Just not sure why you would need a coupon online when the "offline" ones offer it anyway.

        Didn't know if you were maybe offering the 20% off already and then going the full monty and offering another 20% off online only (In which case I'd have to dig a little more thoroughly to find some gems).

        • Because some people can't/don't want to get to a store so they would appreciate having the same in-store offers online?

        • @nkbswe5
          That was Noraneko's point I believe. If you can walk in and get the discount without jumping through hoops why make the online deal need a coupon - why not just reduce the price? It's nice they tell us about it but I bet plenty of the online orders will be paying full price not knowing.

          Noraneko then thinking that it would be silly to be doing that thought maybe the online prices were reduced to match the store - and we were getting a extra special deal rather then just a specific 'ozbargain ad'. His question was valid and mirrored my own.

  • +1

    Great price on BF3 LE for the 360 - $38.40 delivered:

    http://www.game.com.au/battlefield-3-limited-edition/xbox-36…

    • +1 Just ordered that. Shame you cant use reward points online though, I got $16 credit saved up.

    • wonder why the PS3 version is so much more? ($84)

  • I always want to buy a new PS3 game , but dont know which one i should get (beside Battlefield and COD MW3), can anyone help?

    • +5

      uncharted

      • really?!

        • If you have a 3D tv, definitely. Drake's deception, I mean.

    • -1

      god of war!!

      • I got this, already…any good online game?

    • Killzone 2&3 since you seem to like the pew pew pew games

  • If we order today can you ship it today?? Hope to get it for the weekend.

    • Hi Nubzy,

      No guarantees on this one, but if you're in Sydney, there's a fair chance you'll have it before the weekend.

      • thanks. I was just charged $40.32 though for BF3 LE on 360, thought it was meant to be $38.40?

        • Hi again nubzy,
          Sorry for missing this query initially. We've responded to your other comment here.

      • +1

        Will you guarantee that the new items will be new and not re-packaged used games - as per the Brink items that were on sale a few months ago.

        • I'll take that as a no then. Cross fingers everybody.

        • Yup. All games are new and in their original retail packaging ;)

  • Done! Bought Deus Ex, Dead Rising 2 & BF3 LE

  • Does this promo work with star wars kinect?

  • +2

    still not anywhere near as cheap as Zavvi…..plus whats with resistance 2 for PS3? Its selling for a whopping $49.95, but right next to it you can buy resisance 1 and 2 for $25 ??? thats stupid.

    • I'm still waiting (3 weeks so far) for my Batman Arkham City from Zaavi. Ordered Uncharted in the same order and waited 2 weeks for that. I hesitate to order from Zaavi again. Next time I'll stick with Ozgameshop (also competitive) which always came within the week.

  • I've added the code but it didn't change the price reflected in my cart. Are your meant to see the price change immediately when you enter the code?

    • +1

      it changed it to $38.40 for me in the cart, but my card was charged $40.32

    • +1

      which game did you try to get? i believe the code only works on the "discounted" sale items. so if you used the search function for a game, you probably arent looking in that list.

  • +13

    GAME is waaayyyy better than EB

  • is there a list of games this applies to?
    Tried to apply to Lego Pirates PS3, Assassins Creed Revelations hint book, Rayman Origins PS3 (all on the sale page) and also Turtle Beach PX5 headphones which are not on sale
    Yet Battlefield for x360 did drop in price??

  • The 2 things i wanted are both sold out - Dark Souls + 3DS Case :(

  • anyone else buy BF3 LE on Xbox, what did you get charged?

    • Yeah, charged me $38.40

    • +2

      Not really misleading.

      It's an Extra 20% off Discounted sale items.

      Currently there is some sort of 20% off sale being advertised at the stores which is apparently the same as the sale mentioned here (hence a mirroring since they are the same).

      I assume that yesterday if you shopped at the online store you would not have been getting the extra 20% off discounted items (and free shipping) that was available on already discounted items in store.

      • +1

        Right you are, Noraneko.

        The additional 20% offer applies to yesterday's already discounted prices. Hence, a further or extra 20% off.

        Although you might've noticed this in store yesterday, specials were not officially available until today. Click here for more details on the deal.

        Happy to revise the title if anyone else thinks it's misleading (?)

    • +2

      gotta learn to read mate.
      Also negging a deal means slowly hiding it from the public. Do the right thing and let Ozbargainers enjoy the deal

      • -2

        yeah game online are different to game instore mate. 20% online is very different to 20% instore because prices instore are normally higher than online. that clear mate. game online and instore are different charging different prices for the same item ok so whats instore on sale is also different to whats online on sale - thats 20% off both though - so still managing to keep up mate? Except 20% instore might apply to some items that aren't 20% off online because they're in store in sale and not availalble online.ok clear as mud…. ehhh what deal is this exactly on what item again where exactly?

        • -6

          What's with the "mate". Bit unnecessarily patronising isn't it, buddy.

        • +1

          Using 'mate' is now patronising? Give it a rest, pal…

        • Buddy, it's just not necessary…

        • come on, we are ozbargainers so we come here for the bargains, friend

        • Chillax, bro

  • -8

    If the physical store is already displaying 20% off discounted sale items on a whiteboard, and that is the final discount offered for now, then the title's extra 20% off is not available.

    • +1

      it's for the online store..ffs

    • +1

      Without remembering exactly, I'd have to assume that the physical stores whiteboard read exactly the same as what's written here.

      Extra 20% Off Discounted Sale Items

      So that was what was being advertised yesterday (and would only apply to instore purchases and pickup).

      Now they are offering the same deal online and free shipping with it.

      The extra part is supposed to refer to an applicable discount on the same list of items that the sign from the store is being applied to, however, they are the same discount (i.e. a Mirror of the whiteboard deal).

      This has totally been made a hassel because I posted about the whiteboard sign =(.

    • -1

      Sheldon and his theoretical physics pffft….

      Have to say though I rather spend money on games I like from overseas than on bargain SELECTED low stock local games that I m not necessarily fond of at about the same price.

  • Thanks Rep - just bought Red Faction, been looking for that one for a while. Very happy! Now I'm going to go and wait by the mailbox.

  • Hi Rep, Is the 20% off applies on the consoles?? How about Diablo 3?

  • Worm's reloaded for pc is $5 before discount

  • Thanks rep, keep the price competion going as we are price-war mongers here!

  • Code does not apply to some discounted items. Rep is selected items only?

    • yes can we get an answer on this

    • +1

      I'm assuming it's only being applied to items that are currently on sale from this part of their site- http://www.game.com.au/sale2012

      • PS3 Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 3 Limited Edition are in there but not showing 20% off with the code applied.

    • Hi Sash213,
      The code will only work with products already discounted as part of the sale page.
      http://www.game.com.au/sale2012

      • +2

        Both of those games are on that sale page.

        Clicking your link, page 3, items 1 and 3 at the top.

    • -1

      mate or buddy may have gone down better? (all puns intended)

      please note i did not neg you - in fact i did the opposite mate…

  • Is there are a difference between "SALE" items and items with price crossed out and have a cheaper price? (Which I would say is a sale price)

  • Ah, this reminds me of GAME's golden years… such wonderful times.

    Keep it coming.

  • Offer expired?
    PS3 Undead Nightmare

  • has anyone else ordered BF3 LE on Xbox, what were you charged???

    • Says 38.40 for me, but I have not actually purchased it.

      Battlefield 3 Limited Edition (Xbox 360)
      $38.40 $38.40

      • yes that is what it said in the cart, and they charged my card $40.32 for some reason.
        GAME can you please investigate?

        • Looking at the value, you got charged 5% for some reason (38.40 * 1.05 = 40.32)

          How did you pay and does the payment method incure a service fee of some sort?

        • I paid using my NAB visa debit card, as far as I know there are no service fees. My last order from GAME was a straight $30 for ICO/Collossus.

  • Rep where r u? Now one of the items has gone out of stock. Represent damnit

  • Spent all money first at Myer & then recently at DickSmith. Now 20% discount wouldn't attract me anymore.
    Next Target is to get Max Payne 3. will compare price at the time of release.

  • Bullet Storm LE (ps3) for $17.60 seems pretty good, sad that BF3 on ps3 is not discounted :'(

    • Rep is looking into it ^_^.

    • +1

      As metioned above, BF3 (PS3) Limited Edition now works with the discount code applied.

      http://www.game.com.au/battlefield-3-limited-edition/playsta…

      • should it work for the pre-owned BF3 too? It doesn't seem to be for me.

        • +1

          You'd probably be better off getting the new version - especially if you want to play multiplayer, pretty sure there's an online pass required which won't come with the pre-owned version.

          BF3 single player isn't that crash hot so I'd encourage you to get the new one if you're looking to keep the game.

      • @davedrastic thanks for the tip. I will.

  • Any discount on PS VIta unit?

    • You won't get a discount on the units for a while i don't think.

    • goodguys had the wifi unit for $317 a few days ago.

  • XBox 360 MW3 not on sale (well with the extra 20%) :(

    • PS3 too

  • Nintendo 3DS Executive Case doesnt seem to work with the discount also.
    http://www.game.com.au/3ds-executive-case/nintendo-3ds/BM536…

    • +2

      Hey GAME,

      perhaps a genuine apology might be in order right about now, mate.

      • not quite as botched at the DSE & HN sales, but they gave it a good go
        Whos next?

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