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Free select digital game with the Purchase of a PS5 (YMMV Targetted)

Edit: this is actually a targeted promotion.

Sony started a new promotion today.

Buy and activate a ps5 console before October 20th and get a free digital download from the following games:

○ Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

○ Marvel’s Spider-Man: Remastered

○ God of War Ragnarök

○ Horizon Forbidden West

○ Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut

○ Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

○ Demon’s Souls

○ The Last of Us Part I

○ Sackboy: A Big Adventure

○ Returnal

○ Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

○ Death Stranding: Director’s Cut

Full promotion:
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/upgrader-program/




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ININ & Strictly Limited Games Sale Thread

 I just noticed ININ Games is having a Gaming Season Sale on Amazon starting today. 
 
Here are the deals:
 
 
 
 
 
Note:  I would jump on this since who knows how many Egret II mini's are left in-stock and this year is TAITO's anniversary, this is an insanely good price on the arcade unit and controllers.
 
 
 
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    Meta Quest 3 Pre-Order Bonuses

    Best Buy

    https://cag.vg/metaquest3

     

    Newegg

     

     

    Asgard’s Wrath 2 free when you buy Meta Quest 3*

    Also, get a 6-month trial of BBY’s VR subscription included when you purchase a 512GB headset**

    Offer ends 1/27/24; terms apply.

    **Eligibility and auto-renewal terms apply for trial subscription. See full terms.

     

     




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    GameFly - SF6 $35 - Dead Island 2 $28 - Zelda TOTK $40

    https://www.gamefly.com/browse/store/ps5-store-usedbestsellers

    NFS unbound is $20
    PGA Tour 2023 $20

    Some decent prices here, if you’ve never purchased from GameFly you get a mint case and guaranteed disc. The cases often include any original codes if applicable. I’ve purchased a few games from GameFly and would recommend them for some decent savings on physical

    All PS5 prices but some Xbox are actually better and even Switch has a couple finds. Happy hunting Cag’s!






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    Refurbished iPads (and more Apple Refurbs) on Sale at Newegg

    Top 3 Most Popular

     

    1. Refurbished: Apple iPad Air 2 A1567 (WiFi + Cellular Unlocked) 64GB Silver Bundle $159.99 w/ Case, Bluetooth Earbuds, Tempered Glass, Stylus, Charger

    Limited time offer, ends 10/30

     

    2. Refurbished: Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen (2021) Wi-Fi Only 8GB/128GB - Space Gray $639

     

    3. Refurbished: Apple iPad 7 (2019) Wi-Fi Only 3GB/32GB - Space Gray $189

     

    All Apple Refurbished at Newegg

     

     

     




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    Gamefly Pre-Played Blowout Sale

    https://www.gamefly.com/preplayedsale

    Use code gamefly05 for an additional 5% off for first purchase (or create new account with new email).

    Some highlights:
    Diablo IV $30
    Final Fantasy XVI $35
    Dead Island 2 $20
    Star Wars Jedi Survivor $28
    Hogwarts Legacy $30
    RE4 $35
    Dead Space $25
    God of War Ragnarok $28
    Forspoken $18
    Midnight Suns $20
    Last of Us Part I $35
    Atomic Heart $28
    Wild Hearts $25/$18
    Horizon Forbidden West $28






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    Meta Quest Deals & Discussion

    I thought I'd just start a new topic since they changed from Oculus to Meta nearly two years ago.

     

    At any rate, meta was kind enough to give us a few weekly deals.




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    Lost in Random XBOX-$2.99

    Lost in Random

    ends in 13 days






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    Best Buy MYBB Weekend Gaming Deals 10/20 to 10/22

    My Best Buy Plus and Total members get:

    • Get a free extra controller with an Xbox Series X console

    • Save $60 on Xbox Series X Diablo IV bundle. 

    • Save $400 or $700 on select Samsung gaming monitors.

    • Save $30 on Elite Series 2 wireless controllers for Xbox.

    https://cag.vg/memberdeals

     

    My Best Buy Membership info







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    $25 Amazon Gift for $13.95 and other great Gift Card Deals at Amazon

    Hot off Twitter.  Prices may be fluctuating and cards may go in and out of stock.
     


     
     




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    Black Friday Deals Early for My BB Members at Best Buy

    My BB Members only

     

     

    ACER PREDATOR NEO I5 4050 16" $799.99

    CORSAIR - I7K - 4080 FE $2899.99

    Logitech LOGITECH G29 DRIVING FORCE WHEEL PS4 $199.99

    ASUS - ROG Ally $599.99

     

    and more

     

    https://cag.vg/bbbf







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    First 4 Figures - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Hylian Shield (Collector's Edition) $59.99 at Best Buy

    $50 off
    https://cag.vg/X2Et




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    Spider-Man Ps5 DualSense Controller $50/PS5 bundle $479 at shopcgx.com

    The Coast Guard Exchange has the Spider-Man DualSense controller for $49.99. Also the Spiderman Ps5 bundle is $479. No sales tax. Only available for those active duty, retirees, veterans, and their dependents. 

     

    https://shopcgx.com/electronics-en-2/featured-brands-en/sony/ps5-dualsense-wireless-controller-spiderman2-lmtd-ed-new-age-8-1-23.html

     

     

    https://shopcgx.com/electronics-en-2/featured-brands-en/sony/ps5-disk-spiderman-2-slim-bundle-d-and-h-10-13-23.html




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    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Subscription (Digital Delivery - Stackable) $26.99

    GCMGames via Eneba has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Subscription (Digital Delivery - Stackable) on sale for around $26.99 when you follow the instructions below:

    Deal Instructions:

    • Go to product page
    • Click on Buy Now.
    • Click on "Got discount code?" under "Total Price" and apply discount code XGPUUS
    • Proceed to checkout.
    • Total price after service/payment fees should be around $26.99

    Note: Codes are stackable, you can stack up to three years.






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    $50 Numskull SEGA Shenmue Ryo Hazuki Figure 10" 28cm Collectible Replica Statue Amazon

    $50 Numskull SEGA Shenmue Ryo Hazuki Figure 10" 28cm Collectible Replica Statue Amazon

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YD53SJR




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    Shaws/Albertsons offering $25 credit with $150+ in gaming gift cards

    From 11/17 until 12/14, get $25 off future grocery purchase when you buy $150+ in gift cards. Includes PSN, xbox, gamestop, and other random retailers.

    16.6% discount on gaming credit if you were getting groceries anyway. Promos are usually valid at all regional Albertson affiliates. Star Market, Acme, Vons, etc.




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    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Current/Existing Subscribers: 50-Day Membership - $11.05

    Eneba offers 50-Day of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via Xbox Game Pass Core Conversion for around $11.05 when you follow the instructions below.

    • Note, this offer is for Current/Existing Game Pass Ultimate Members only.
    Deal Instructions:
    • Click here to visit the product page.
    • Click Buy Now and go to cart.
    • Apply discount code XGPC
    • Select payment method PayPal/Credit Card (service fees will be applied here)
    • Proceed to checkout with end-price of ~ $11.05
    • Click here to redeem your 3-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership code(s).
    • You will be prompted to extend your Game Pass Ultimate by 50 days. The renewal date should be the same as your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plus 50 days (Maximum 36 months).
    About Game Pass Ultimate:
    • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Membership includes Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass with over 100 high-quality games to play with friends on console, PC, phones, and tablets, plus an EA Play membership, all for one low price.




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    $70 Xbox/Microsoft Gift Card (Digital Delivery) - $59 (Can be used to buy Xbox/Microsoft hardware too)

    Eneba has $70 Xbox Gift Card (Digital Delivery) for around $59 after applying code X70US in cart.

    • Note: Price is after service fees and applying code X70US in cart.

    You can purchase the code(s) and redeem to add balance to your Microsoft account.

    • Both the Microsoft and Xbox cards work just the same. Once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, and on Xbox. You can get the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories. (Source)

    Add balance to your Microsoft account and use to purchase items from Microsoft Store online. Black Friday deals from Microsoft Store can be found here.
     

    Note:

    • Price is after service fees and applying discount code X70US.
    • Deals ends tonight.
    • Eneba codes usually sell out fast.
    • Xbox Gift cards do not currently work at physical Microsoft Stores.
    • You currently cannot buy Microsoft 365 with a gift card.




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    GameFly Black Friday sale is live - FF16 $30, AC VI $35, Jedi Survivor $25

    Good deals, just grabbed FF16, AC VI, and Jedi Survivor, don't forget to use the coupon for an extra 10% off!

     

    https://www.gamefly.com/games

     




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    Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Month Membership $28 (Also $100 Amazon Gift Card $94)

    Eneba has Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – 3 Month Membership (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $28 when you follow the instructions below.

    • Note: You can stack up to three years of Game Pass Ultimate Membership.

    Deal Instructions:

    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code GamePassBF
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$28
    • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Membership code at Microsoft



    Eneba also has $100 Amazon Gift Card (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $94 when you follow the instructions below.

    Deal Instructions:

    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code USBFAMZ
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$94
      • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Gift Card code at Amazon




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    Eneba: $99 Nintendo eShop Gift Card (Digital Delivery) $85, $50 PSN eGift Card $43

    Eneba has $99 Nintendo eShop Gift Card (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $85 when you follow the instructions below.

     

    Deal Instructions:
    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code USBFNintendo
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$85
      • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Gift Card code at Nintendo

     

    Eneba also has $50 PlayStation Network Gift Card (Digital Delivery) on sale for around $43 when you follow the instructions below.

    Deal Instructions:

    • Visit the product page
    • Click 'Buy Now' to add the item to cart
    • Click on "Got discount code?" Apply discount code USBFPSN
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Select a payment method: PayPal or Credit Card (a service fee will be applied on this step)
    • Price after discount and service fee will be ~$43
      • Note: Price is subject to change by a few cents due to currency exchange rate volatility
    • After purchase, redeem the Gift Card code at PlayStation

    About:

    • Buy a PlayStation Store gift card and redeem for anything on PlayStation Store: games, add-ons, subscriptions and more. Codes can be redeemed on the PlayStation Store via console, any web browser or on the PlayStation App.
    • Please note that PlayStation Store digital gift cards are not redeemable at direct.playstation.com




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    Meijer - $20 (20k mperks points) off $50+ PSN/Xbox credit thru 11/25

    As part of their ongoing 3 day sale Meijer is giving 20k Mperks points, aka $20, when you buy at least $50 of certain gift cards.  If you buy the "One4All" gift card you can redeem it for Xbox or Playstation credit, or a bunch of other brands. 

     

    I had the mperks points in my account within an hour, and just redeemed my $50 gc for PSN credit with no issues.  If you shop at Meijer anyway, this is 40% off Sony or MS credit if you do the minimum $50 gift card purchase.  If you put $70 on it that would be a new full price game for $50.  I believe this can only be used once per Mperks account.




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    I've Written And Deleted So Many Posts

    Might be best to shut up for a bit.




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    My President

    Put me down for Team Big Rich Oaf for now.

    Gov. JB Pritzker is combing through hundreds of pages of Project 2025, shoring up legal resources and finding ways to further expand reproductive rights and environmental protections — all while he explores his own political future.




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    I Almost Didn't Vote

    I don't think I could have voted for Biden. I held my nose and voted for Harris. I was never going to make a thing of it.  I wasn't going suggest anybody shouldn't vote.  

    The thing is, my vote doesn't matter. I mean, yah, there's that chance the election would have come down to the state of Pennsylvania, and the state of Pennsylvania would come down to one vote - mine! - but while we like to imagine these things, they aren't very likely.

    Absent mandatory voting, elections depend on lots of people deciding that it does matter if they vote, even though it really doesn't.  Not individually.  

    Why did I almost not vote?  No of course I didn't want the bad orange man to win - and ultimately that's why I voted - but also I've been watching a genocide unfold for past year and I've watched Biden's smirking ghouls at State on that subject and I've watched almost the entire Dem-industrial complex go after the people who opposed that genocide, or at best stay silent.

    These people are so rotten and so horrible and many of them would be on trial in a just world.  People were put on trial for less. "We" certainly supported putting people on trial for less, instead of opposing it in every way possible.  We went to war - supposedly - over less!

    So much for the international rules-based order.

    I'm an engaged voter.  I understand the issues.  I understand harm reduction.  I understand that the bad orange man is very bad indeed.  I have no belief in accelerationism or fantasies about third party presidential runs.  I am not a narcissist about this stuff; politics is never going to be centered around my personal desires.

    But how dare these fucking people make me vote for this.  How dare almost all of them, at best, stay silent.  What did they want to be in positions of power for?  Vacation homes and new boats?

    It is, truly, a problem from hell, Samantha.




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    Sunday Happy Hour

    Apparently tomorrow is Monday.




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    Sunday Night

    Rock on.




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    It Was The Woke Wot Did It

    Every bad election - and even the pretty good ones - we have to try to remind them that being unwilling to take your own side in an argument is not actually clever politics.


    If your genius centrist politics can be derailed by one viral tweet from an enby Portland barista - which is the argument of people like Reines even if they don't put it that way - then it is not actually genius politics.





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    Don't Put Lies In The Newspaper

    This was nonsense at the time (2022), but more importantly you can imagine what other nonsense Jeremy Peters - and his editors - believe.







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    The Top Ranks Of The Dem Party Are Filled With Bad People

    Also, they're bad at their one job (winning) and they're unwilling to take responsibility. I do agree with them that they should find this anonymous trans woman who runs the DNC and fire her, because she has been doing a bad job, too.


    It isn't unreasonable to expect the "good guys" party to be led by people who aren't incompetent moral monsters.




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    The Ancient Texts

    In 1999, Maureen Dowd devoted her existence to ruining Monica Lewinksy's life. She was 47 then. She had just been dumped by Michael Douglas for Catherine Zeta-Jones. Dowd is 72 now.




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    So What Are You Going To Do About It

    People regularly bring up the focus group organizers who said that a problem that they face is that participants refuse to believe that Republicans are planning to do the things they are planning to do. Nobody could be that evil! More than that, if they were then surely I would have heard about it before!


    There are a lot of reasons Dems have a messaging problem (among other problems) but one is that even calling them "weird" is too spicy for Biden-era consultants. The press won't call them "evil plans" for you.





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    We Do This After Every Election (Almost)

    1) Are the Democrats too Right or Too Left?

    2) The Democrats Have A Media Problem

    3) Being a Democrat should be a Membership With Benefits

    The first is a debate, the second is inarguable even if the prescriptions differ, the third is something which is also a good idea but no one ever  follows through with it.

    There actually was a lot of money pumped into a media effort recently, and I don't like to dump on it because I suppose any effort should be encouraged, but that most of you have never heard of it tells the story.





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    "The Left" Didn't Give Us Enough Credit

    This has been trotted out for years, mostly about Afghanistan, and which "Left" are you talking about? There is no "Left" in the NYT (Bouie but it isn't really his beat), the Washington Post, CNN... MSNBC has Hayes and he did!

    If you want credit from this unnamed Left, you'd better empower them. The Chapo guys gave you a lot of credit! Then they criticized you for other things! That's how it works!




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    The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

    I don't think you have to be a commie trot to observe that calling it that is stupid.