Reddit reviews Grand Theft Auto V - PlayStation 3

Here is one version, here is the other

So Target has done this promotion before where you pre-buy a game and get $20 off a certain title, and, while some say is dishonest, you can probably get some of these titles for cheaper than the $30-40 that they advertise for. While I'm not here to tell you what's right or not, I am here to post game deals, and, well, this is part of it.

Without knowing what the "& more" titles are, I'll start with the ones that Target has listed in the ad. In order to get them cheaper, you ask for one of the games that's listed and tell them that you want to price match to a competitor's price. Target policy is that they have to escort you to the customer service desk to do the promotion where they have to look the price up on one of their iPads. Bring the pre-order card with you as they can check you out at the CS desk. I advise that you also have a few other items with you as this is where it gets kind of grey. Some team members will do the price match and promotion no problem, others won't claiming that you can't combine promotions (which is true according to Target's employee handbook). The issue in question, however, is if price matching is considered a promotion. It does not clearly define price matching as a promotions, so, really, it's up to the regional area if they will do it or not. I've found that having other items doesn't really raise any red flags when I did this promotion back about a year ago (you can then return said items at a later date for a full refund of those items making your final cost the sale sale price). Up to you. Anyway, here are the games that are in the promotion and their "better" prices at other stores (Current as of this posting):

• GAME, console [Store with link] - The price at the store - promotion = total price at Target
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, PS3 [ Walmart ] $23.53 - $20 = $3.53
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, PS4 [ Walmart ] $37.79 - $20 = $17.79
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, Xbox 360 [ Walmart / Amazon ] $22.28 - $20 = $2.28
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, Xbox One [ Amazon ] $21.69 - $20 = $1.69
  
  
• GTAV, PS3 [ Amazon ] $35.13 - $20 = $15.13
  
  
• GTAV, Xbox 360 [ Amazon ] $34.91 - $20 = $14.91
  
  
• Watch Dogs, PS3 [ Walmart ] $39.71 - $20 = $19.71
  
  
• Watch Dogs, PS4 [ Walmart / Amazon ] $37.70 - $20 = $17.70
  
  
• Watch Dogs, Xbox 360 [ Walmart ] $38.96 - $20 = $18.96
  
  
• Watch Dogs, Xbox One [ Walmart / Amazon ] $37.22 - $20 = $17.22
  
  
• Titanfall, Xbox 360 [ Walmart / Amazon ] $36.92 - $20 = $16.92
  
  
• Titanfall, Xbox One [ Walmart ] $34.87 - $20 = $14.87
  
  
  It should be noted, that if you try to price match against Amazon, they will do the price of the product that is both SHIPPED and SOLD by Amazon. The "Fulfilled by Amazon" won't count! The prices listed above for Amazon are those prices current as of this comment. Some games are the same price at Walmart and Amazon, both links have been provided just in case one changes
  
  
  I'll update it if I/you guys find out any other games.

A bit of a novel, but I hope you find this helpful, OP.

First, to comment on what happened on your call with Microsoft: maybe it's possible you just got one of the really bad reps? But then again, they got a supervisor involved and they still wouldn't just fix the situation for you? Especially seeing as you hadn't even used your subscription... that is pretty ridiculous. Well, I'm confident that you'll find the PlayStation experience an enjoyable one.

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Honestly, this is probably the best time to try out a PS3. We're closing out on this generation of consoles and some of the best games of the last few years have been PlayStation exclusives. Especially if you've been using an Xbox 360 this whole time, you're about ready to meet a whole new world of incredible titles.

Quick edit: Just wanted to clarify... I'm including links to Amazon just as an easy way for you to learn more about individual titles. But just as /u/undeadwolfy mentioned:

>You can buy most of these pre-owned at a decent price. Some are digital so they're not much cheaper but still great.

So first and foremost, I highly recommend anything by Naughty Dog -- they are arguably the best developer in the entire industry right now. They released four titles on the PS3: Uncharted 1, 2 & 3 (each game is a must-play), and the absolute masterpiece that is The Last of Us. You've probably heard plenty of praise for The Last of Us (and it is well deserved), but I would recommend saving the best for last. It's such an awesome game that, after completing it, nothing else I played interested me anymore. It took like a month to get back into the gaming groove, so I'd save that 'til after you beat the Uncharted trilogy. It's that good.

Aside from that, there are some other great titles I'd highly recommend. I don't know what kind of games you're into, so I'll just list all those that I've liked, personally:

• Metal Gear Solid saga (MGS 1-3 were released on PS1 & PS2, but they've since been rereleased in HD for PS3, alongside MGS 4).
  
  
• Heavy Rain (A very story driven game, where the choices you make can drastically affect the storyline. Plus... boobs.)
  
  
• Beyond Two Souls (Brand new, just came out. Similar to Heavy Rain in its execution -- story driven.)
  
  
• God of War trilogy (Awesome, mature platformer. The first two games were for PS2, but were released in HD alongside GOW3 on PS3. Also has boobs.)
  
  
• Little Big Planet 1 or 2 (A great couch multiplayer side scroller. Lots of fun, more of a kids game... or a game to play with drunk adults.)
  
  
• Infamous 1 & 2 (An interactive comic book. An "open world" platformer that lets you shoot lightning from your hands. Has a cool element where you can choose to be good or evil.)
  
  Not to mention plenty of other great exclusives (Rachet & Clank series, Resistance trilogy, Valkyria Chronicles and more) and the tons of PS1 and PS2 games on the PlayStation Store for cheap, playable on your PS3 if you want to go old school. (Not to mention the many PS2 games being rereleased for PS3 in HD glory... I'd recommend Shadow of the Colossus, which happens to be free for PlayStation Plus members this month... hint hint.) Of course, all the multiplatform games are also here (Battlefield, Bioshock, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, etc.).
  
  
• Oh, did I mention the PS3's online multiplayer is free?
  
• And if you've got Netflix, you don't need to pay Sony a cent to watch it (unlike a certain other console's "Gold" requirement).
  
  That said, however, if you really want to jump in the game, PlayStation Plus is worth every penny -- a ton of free games each month (and we're talking major titles, in addition to a handful of indies), plus a large variety of other system-enhancing features and discounts. And if you're looking at getting a PS4, getting PS+ is a no-brainer. For one, it is required for online multiplayer on the PS4 (no such requirement on the PS3, but hey, they've got to make their money somehow). But what's awesome is that one PS+ account will work across both the PS3 & PS4, and enable you to get free games for each console for as long as you are a subscriber, with free games on the PS4 appearing on day one.
  
  Welcome to the new age. Now cue up some Imagine Dragons and get ready for a freaking awesome experience. We're glad to have you.

No, I measure it in buying power. The reason to buy silver is to protect that buying power. We say a silver quarter will buy you a gallon of gas now just as it did in 1964. However, it's possible to lose buying power with silver just as with assets. In the last 9 months or so, silver fell from >$30/oz to <$20/oz. CPI was small (<1.5%), so let's call it zero. You can buy only 2/3 of the goods now with your silver as you could have then. 9 months ago, you could use 2 oz of silver to buy a [brand new video game] (http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Playstation-3/dp/B0050SXKU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373486763&sr=8-1&keywords=gta+v), but now it would take three ounces. This loss of buying power is a loss of wealth.

>After the install, players will be able to enjoy both Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online without any need to switch discs.

Source.

The blimp comes with all pre-orders. The special edition and standard are on Amazon. I'm not sure which sites have the collector's edition and which don't.

Edit: looks like no more collector's editions except on ebay.

... then don't?

It retails, NEW, for $25 on Amazon right now. $15, used.

https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-PlayStation-sony-playstation3/dp/B0050SXKU4

You could still save a bit of money if you can cancel the ps3. Get the super slim (500 gb) for $220, then get gta v which should be $30 or so. That'll save you $50 you can use for games.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009DL2TBA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p63_d5_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-6&pf_rd_r=0HR0Q8BCVRK9BXDT7NRB&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970566842&pf_rd_i=desktop

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0050SXKU4/ref=sr_1_1_twi_6_olp?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1425843573&sr=1-1&keywords=grand+theft+auto+5

If you go to Glyde and are not afraid to wait a week or 2 you can get games often for $8-$12 or less...

http://glyde.com/buy/used-ps3-game

Congrats on getting a ps3 and welcome to the PS family. It's a great great system. Oh - one more thing: if you can get a Playstation Plus subscription. 2 (sometimes more) free games each month, for $50 a year, less if you can find a deal.

To answer your question, yes, you need to pick it up at the Walmart you pre-ordered it at. Why don't you order it online at Amazon? You can get it the day it comes out if you choose 2 day shipping and get it delivered straight to your door.

http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Playstation-3/dp/B0050SXKU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374886680&sr=8-1&keywords=gta+v

At the very bottom of the page, in the blue rectangle that says "Feedback," is an option for "Tell us about a lower price"

PS3

360

Thanks so much for the contest!!

• Grand Theft Auto V: I'd love to get this game because I'm a big fan of the GTA series and this one looks super fun!
  
  My favorite game is...
  
  Well, currently, it's The Last of Us! That game was fantastic!

And anyone who doesn't think this is plausible should learn about the Nixon Administration and what they did to silence opposition through this exact type of surveillance.

If anyone wants to get a protest going via facebook campaign please let me know. I've had enough, it's time to speak out publicly about this garbage.

PS let's do it before GTA V comes out in the fall. I'll be too busy then.

Matthews I hate to say it but like...you'd be trading a used copy and here's what the price is http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0050SXKU4/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1407355066&sr=8-1&keywords=grand+theft+auto+5+ps3&condition=used so like about 30$. I don't know where you're finding your prices.

I agree this is an extreme example, but i find it infuriating retail stores charge almost double what the US pay and then complain the retail sector is losing business to the internet and are demanding taxes for goods bought on the internet under $1000, atm there is no tax.

With your example you linked Max Payne 3 on PS3 game at JB HI-FI and the same game on PC at Amazon there's not much of a difference in price, but if you want the game just for PS3 it is $29 at JB HI-FI and $15.34 on Amazon almost double at JB HI-FI

Also pre-order GTA V at JB HI-FI for $99 or $59.99 at Amazon

And you're right i am shocked EB games are still in business as well

Yes, for both. It's listed right on Amazons product page. It's in bold right under the Pre-order bonus info.

It's the same for Amazon US preorder.

You only have to spend $80

http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Playstation-3/dp/B0050SXKU4

mines 60$? why

Not sure who told you it's not available for launch day delivery, it says so right on the site in grreen text for me:
http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Playstation-3/dp/B0050SXKU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372824193&sr=8-1&keywords=grand+theft+auto+5

Do you have Amazon Prime?

If you have Amazon Prime you can get Release Date Delivery for free, and if you pre-ordered before it was listed on site you will still get it on release day.

if you are not prime I think you have to go back into you order and select the right shipping speed.

Playstation 3 games are sold both as discs and as codes.

Example

You can see in the above example, one of the versions of Grand Theft Auto V is PS3 Digital Code. If someone bought that and sent the code to OP in a personal message, he could download it on his PS3.

Unfortunately they tend to be quite expensive. They may or may not be region-locked (code from a North American site only working on North American PS3s). I'm not sure. Most physical games aren't region locked, but downloadable content often is.

Because that's what these companies do, they put placeholders up to get pre-orders.

WoW expansion:
http://www.amazon.com/World-Warcraft-Mists-Pandaria-Pc/dp/B0050SZBP6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1320155589&sr=1-1

GTA V:
http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Playstation-3/dp/B0050SXKU4/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1320155632&sr=1-1

etc.

http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Playstation-3/dp/B0050SXKU4 ryan, I would never have done this deal regardless