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Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 11:21 amazon.com.au (5128 clicks)
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Hi, I know a lot of people don't like pre-orders, but I just noticed that Amazon is giving a $5 PRIME savings discount at checkout for video game pre-orders. You have to checkout each game separately but. I pre-ordered 3 games and when I had them all in my cart, the $5 off only applied once. So I did them separately and got $5 off each at checkout. Don't forget cashback too, but I'm pretty sure cashback only applies for games less than 60 days away from release at time of purchase. I also closed Amazon and shopback and reloaded them between each purchase so as to ensure proper tracking (not sure if that matters, I was just being pedantic). I used the link for death stranding as that was one of the games I pre-ordered, but every pre-order I checked had the same promo available. Please note, if you have pre-orders currently pending you should cancel them and re order to get this $5 off.

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  • qtvinsta on 07/10/2019 - 11:32
    +8

    This makes Last of Us 2 $64… https://www.amazon.com.au/Last-Us-Part-II-PlayStation/dp/B07…

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 11:35
      +1

      Yep, and Cyberpunk 2077 is $63 at checkout. Unfortunately no cashback would apply for those as they are more than 60 days away.

      • bushywookiee on 07/10/2019 - 11:41

        Still waiting for them to drop the Xbox One price on Cyberpunk to match PS4… not sure why they haven't.

        • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 11:45

          I'm pretty sure that the PS4 price only dropped today, so I think Xbox will follow no doubt. I've noticed a few price drops on a few different games all happen today.

          • bushywookiee on 07/10/2019 - 11:46

            @Shaun Prawn: I spotted the drop over the weekend but yeah, I assume Xbox will follow. I have both systems but want the extra juice from the One X to make it look a little nicer.

      • Rukiata on 07/10/2019 - 13:35
        -2

        PC costs more. cheaper here https://www.cdkeys.com/pc/games/cyberpunk-2077-gog-pc

      • Serapis on 07/10/2019 - 13:41
        +3

        Ordered cyberpunk because you're breathtaking

        • Jamiea on 07/10/2019 - 14:10
          +2

          You're breathtaking!

    • beaver2233 on 07/10/2019 - 11:56
      +4

      Hmm. The risk of preordering a Friday release…

      Edit: seems Amazon now actually guarantee the release date as the delivery date.

  • BugsBunnyAUS on 07/10/2019 - 11:32
    +7

    Wow, good deal and nice to see Amazon lead instead of match which seems to be mostly what they do

    • Quotationz on 07/10/2019 - 12:39
      +9

      Also worth noting Amazon don't charge you until games are shipped. So can lock in prices on future games and if you change your mind can cancel before release/shipping.

      • octeau on 07/10/2019 - 12:44
        +5

        Also if the price drops further they'll charge you the lower price. Say you pre-order for $70 but price drops to $65 closer to release date they'll onyl charge you $65.

        • Tames71 on 30/10/2019 - 14:55
          +1

          Plus, if the price rises, they will charge the original price you preordered with. Which is cool.

  • Introspective on 07/10/2019 - 11:34
    +7

    Thanks, worked for Luigi's Mansion on the Switch :D

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 11:35
      +1

      Ah, I forgot about switch.. I'll edit title.

    • BugsBunnyAUS on 07/10/2019 - 11:47

      Yep that was my first thought too :D

    • ldt on 07/10/2019 - 11:40
      +4

      Never pre-order if you’re buying in store.
      You have to pre-order if you’re buying online and you want it to arrive on release day.

      • FeZZa21 on 07/10/2019 - 11:56
        +7

        And if a pre-order doesn't arrive on release day as promised by Amazon, they'll refund you and you keep the game for free.

        • aja12 on 07/10/2019 - 12:39
          +1

          Huh? Do you have a link? I’ve never heard of Amazon refunding you and letting you keep the game if it doesn’t arrive on release day.

          • FeZZa21 on 07/10/2019 - 12:58

            @aja12: this guy did: https://whrl.pl/RfVfZJ

            I'd say as a minimum they'd provide you with a voucher.

            • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 13:44
              +1

              @FeZZa21: I don't think he got it for free. He said in the previous comment that he pre ordered and it still had not shipped. Then the next comment posted on the same day he said he got a full refund. I believe he just got refunded and they did not ship the game. I just don't believe they would fully refund him and then ship the game also. Would not make any sense for them to do that.

          • ldt on 07/10/2019 - 13:56

            @aja12: I’ve had a full refund before and got to keep the game. It did take two stuff ups though.
            You just go on live chat and keep telling them you’re not happy until they do something about it.

        • kulprit on 07/10/2019 - 12:41

          Never ever had a full refund. $10. Voucher sure

        • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 12:44
          +1

          That can't be right? My order of code vein didn't arrive on release day because it was a public holiday (grand final day). I got a $15 credit which I was more than happy with, but I certainly didn't get it for free. Have you actually had this happen? A full refund?

      • Smigit on 07/10/2019 - 23:39

        If you're buying it on release day irrespective then you may as well preorder for physical store sales also. More often than not now days there's some sort of preorder incentive for doing so, and if you change your mind retailers will generally refund you the deposit anyway. Hell, go EB and you have a full 7 day returns, usually get the best pick of the batch in terms of preorder bonuses and can price match other physical retailers who 75% of the time will be equivalent to what Amazon and other online channels have anyway (well prior to this offer, moving forward we'll have to see).

        I get the whole "wait for reviews" etc but many games issues crop up after day one or games may have an embargo on reviews meaning they don't get published until we here in Australia, coming in 15 hours ahead of the US, have already got the games on our shelves. By then you miss out on preorder incentives when you could have just cancelled the order at the time of pickup or returned it within the week.

        And you know what, it's rare but some games do sell out physically. Octopath Traveller on Switch was hard to come by for some time last year as an example. Much more likely to have issues if you want a non base edition.

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 11:42
      +5

      I see where you're coming from. But out of all the games I've pre ordered, I've never really regretted it. I can think of 2 digital titles I preordered and was pretty disappointed with, but both were less than $30 and they were indie small studio games. I like the fact that Amazon gets the game to me on release day or sometimes a day or 2 earlier. And you don't get charged until it ships anyways.

      • DarthAntz on 07/10/2019 - 11:52
        +4

        Thanks Shaun. I appreciate you posting this, because it is a deal, and I have to agree with you that small studio games are well supported by these initiatives after you mentioned it.
        Historically, and its continuing, large game companies are making their money before games are released (Anthem, EVOLVE, No man's sky- to name a few), and this financial strategy does NOT work for the consumer, hence my comment.
        Enabling consumers satisfaction through the initiative of pre-ordering is not a sustainable practice for consumers, who have already departed with their money, and given the producer reason to move onto their next revenue stream once the money is in.

        • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 12:00
          +2

          Yep, I 100% agree with that. Especially those games you listed (except evolve, I'm not familiar with, I only know the name). I personally did not buy or play any of them, but I saw what happened from the time they were announced and all the hype that surrounded them, then the massive outrage when they were released.

    • Orion au on 07/10/2019 - 11:43
      +6

      Whilst I'd agree with you on games you're not 100% sure on, if you're locked in going to buy it day 1 anyway then there's no real harm.

    • netsurfer on 07/10/2019 - 11:43
      +1

      Pre-ordered Red Dead Redemption 2 for $29 at EB (had to trade in 2 games worth $10 each). It was pretty good.

      • onlinepred on 07/10/2019 - 14:45

        Yea breakpoint for $19 with two games. Get some great deals.

    • BradH13 on 07/10/2019 - 11:46
      +4

      I have zero issues paying launch pricing for other people's artwork. If I don't enjoy the game, so be it. Pre-order/first week sales are the main ones that matter when it comes to judging the fiscal success of a game, and fiscal success is more valuable than critical success when it comes to the futures of IP and game studios. If I like the concept of a game, or if it's an IP I'm already invested in; I'll pre-order.

    • LikeMike on 07/10/2019 - 11:47

      People who pre-ordered Days Gone through Amazon got it delivered 2 days before any store would release it. Going to take my chances and pre-order TLOU2 considering it's highly likely to hold its price for awhile

    • gilbarc on 07/10/2019 - 12:09

      I've been burnt too many times by not pre-ordering, and then not being able to find it in store for a week or two afterwards

    • Yummy on 07/10/2019 - 13:05
      +1

      Never PO games made by EA or Ubisoft until you see solid reviews first hand.

      On the other hand, TLOU2 (or any other games from Naughty Dogs) is an Oscar winning game that you just can't miss.

      • Diji1 on 06/12/2019 - 19:39
        -1

        until you see solid reviews first hand.

        You mean the reviews before they add microtransactions?

  • Orion au on 07/10/2019 - 11:45
    +1

    I'm a bit disappointed that Cyberpunk for Xbox is way more expensive than PS4/PC.

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 11:46

      I'm pretty sure it will follow suit at some time today. I've noticed quite a few price changes on different games all happen this morning.

  • BugsBunnyAUS on 07/10/2019 - 11:48
    +15

    FYI Amazon indicates the offer does not expire until December 6th.

    So it might pay to keep an eye out for sitewide cashback deals, waiting to see if the offer sticks around to within 60 days of release for cashback for future titles, etc

    • TheOneWhoKnocks on 07/10/2019 - 11:49
      +1

      Good call, will set a reminder for expiry date.

      • Smigit on 07/10/2019 - 21:59
        +1

        If the prices are good buy now and cancel and reorder if an opportunity to stack arises. Sometimes prices go up. A few of my current orders have by a fairly considerable amount to the point it’s not worth cancelling them to take advantage of this deal.

        • TheOneWhoKnocks on 08/10/2019 - 08:30

          Any examples of the cheaper prices you got?

          • Smigit on 08/10/2019 - 15:32
            +1

            @TheOneWhoKnocks: I ordered Darksiders Warmastwred edition for $43.09, it’s now listed at $49.

            Contacted support and they gave me the additional $5 credit from this deal on top of that $43.09 price I’m down for so it’ll effectively come out as $38.09 vs $44 if I was to order today.

            You can always cancel preorders so I prefer to get in early if the price is good in case a cashback offer doesn’t eventuate.

  • Quotationz on 07/10/2019 - 11:56
    +1

    Amazing deal thank you!

  • currentfad on 07/10/2019 - 12:01
    +4

    Cheers got pokemon

  • fatpizza on 07/10/2019 - 12:01
    +3

    Preordered The Last of Us II, Medievil PS4 and Death Stranding. Thanks OP.

  • gnarkill on 07/10/2019 - 12:06
    +1

    Anyone been able to stack this with the $10 off using the app or has that ship sailed?

    • Tames71 on 30/10/2019 - 15:01
      +1

      I know this is an old comment but I was able too.

  • taransaini on 07/10/2019 - 12:06
    +4

    Thanks OP bought Yooka Laylee and Call of cthulhu for Nintendo Switch.

  • ldt on 07/10/2019 - 12:07
    +4

    If anyone wants “Yooka-Laylee & The Impossible Lair” pre-order it now (it’s out tomorrow) from Amazon. It’s $47.99 (and it currently qualifies for this discount).
    Nowhere else has it this cheap. It is currently “sold out” but it’ll ship eventually.

    • kulprit on 07/10/2019 - 12:42
      +4

      Not sold out, that's the publisher name.

      • ldt on 07/10/2019 - 13:37

        Even better!

    • scuderiarmani on 07/10/2019 - 13:06

      It was cheaper digitally

      • ldt on 07/10/2019 - 13:38

        Yeah $35.95 if you have PS+.

    • Blu on 07/10/2019 - 14:58
      +1

      Grabbed it thanks for posting.

  • Letrico on 07/10/2019 - 12:26

    Quite a few game went to "Not Available" since this offer went up. I wanted to preorder doraemon and the pokemon dual pack but both item is no longer available

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 12:40

      Damn, that sucks. Nintendo stuff is a bit weird, I think they only get an allocated amount of stock (much less than they do for other console releases) and it just gets snapped up. I'm only guessing. But I remember seeing fire emblem three houses go to being not available during it's pre order period.

    • kulprit on 07/10/2019 - 14:12

      Pokemon dual pack has been out of stock for about a week.

  • raptormesh on 07/10/2019 - 12:34
    +1

    A bit sad that they still don't have Yakuza Remastered Collection available, would be great with this.

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 12:38

      The deal doesn't expire until December 6th. So I'd think it is quite likely that they will be selling it at some point before then.

  • 0FoxGiven on 07/10/2019 - 12:39
    +2

    Those who already per-ordered last week, just hit up amazons customer service and they will happily apply the $5 promo to your account.

    • scuderiarmani on 07/10/2019 - 13:06
      +2

      Wouldn't it be easier to just cancel and reorder? Unless a price change…

      • 0FoxGiven on 07/10/2019 - 13:36
        +1

        Was easier for me to use the chat service, it took about 2 min.
        I had bought multiple items in my previous order including just the 1 pre-order game. Was worried that cancelling one item in the order would void my cashback for the whole order.

        • scuderiarmani on 07/10/2019 - 15:31

          That's fair enough when it's part of a bigger order with cashback

      • Reginald7711 on 07/10/2019 - 13:57

        Yeah. I had luigis mansion and Pokémon on pre order.

        Canceled the preorder and reordered with the discount quicker than I typed this message.

        Good stuff saved 10$

    • edsnails on 07/10/2019 - 18:54

      I tried that but the chat person asked me to reorder.

    • Smigit on 07/10/2019 - 23:19

      Just did this for 3x orders. Other ones I cancelled and reordered, but 2 are games not currently available for order (Pokemon twin pack and Yooka Laylee) and the third had gone up in price (Darksiders Warmaster Edition from $43 to $49). All for Switch.

      Got a $5 credit in each case. Note credits only good towards items sold by Amazon (maybe Amazon Australia and not US…dunno) and doesn't apply to third party sellers, at least in my 3 cases.

  • secondsolution on 07/10/2019 - 13:08
    +1

    Thanks OP! I pre-ordered WWE 2K20, Last of Us Part 2 and Cyberpunk. It's a no brainer as can always cancel and we are also guaranteed the lowest Amazon price before release

  • jabroni on 07/10/2019 - 13:09

    so with PC games, do i get the cd key on release day or wait for the physical copy to be shipped? ive always bought cd keys off other sites and never used amazon

    • bxpressiv on 07/10/2019 - 13:33
      +1

      Physical copy is shipped- usually delivered before release date, in the minority of cases it's after.

    • IDontWantToSignUpJu… on 08/10/2019 - 11:00

      I was worried about this too but last time I got a PC game off amazon it was a box with a steam key inside.

      • jabroni on 08/10/2019 - 13:25

        jeez i would really hope they start offering emails with the same cd key while the box is in transit

  • [Deactivated] on 07/10/2019 - 13:22

    I wonder if this stacks with the McDonald’s $20 vouchers.. had I not had the credit applied to my two accounts already last week I’d try it.

    • OzBerghainer on 07/10/2019 - 14:51

      We’re you able to use the vouchers? I had to get mine added as promo balance to my account which I was not complaining about.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/10/2019 - 16:21
        +1

        Yeah had them added as a promo balance too, which then negated the $79 minimum spend. Was able to preorder a couple of games for <$49 on two different accounts.

  • ozricoy on 07/10/2019 - 13:41
    +5

    For those like me who has a pile of shame… I stopped getting hype ordering a game i know I won’t be able to play straightaway. Did that with God of War, resisted all the good deals after it’s release. Then only pulled the trigger in last weeks EB Games $12 deal knowing i now have time to play it. But scrap that this is Ozbargain so just ignore this comment. Thank you!

    • aja12 on 07/10/2019 - 13:49
      +3

      If you told me that I could go back in time one year with the knowledge that I could pick of God of War for $12 if I waited a year after release, I’d tell you to go f’*# yourself and I’d buy God of War on day one.

      • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 13:51

        Hahaha. That was pretty funny.

  • Yuri Lowell on 07/10/2019 - 13:50
    +3

    Ended up getting…

    Death Stranding (PS4) - $63
    Medievil (PS4) - $34
    Yooka Laylee - (PS4) $37
    The Alliance Alive (Switch) - $73
    Pokemon Sword (Switch) - $63
    Doom Eternal (XB1) - $63

    Hard to say no when new releases are $70 or less. Should keep me busy until the year is over.

    • kulprit on 07/10/2019 - 14:34

      Ordered sword and shield for the time being. Still not enough info to decide which is better for me.

      • Yuri Lowell on 07/10/2019 - 17:59

        I just went Sword because the cover looked better lol.

  • Rimzi on 07/10/2019 - 14:01
    +1

    Thanks!
    Ordered: Last of Us 2, Death Stranding, Cyberpunk, Doom Eternal, Jedi Fallen Order

  • Asterix1 on 07/10/2019 - 14:11
    +1

    Anyone know if we have to have Amazon Prime when they are shipped? Or if we can just get it for a month.

    • Yuri Lowell on 07/10/2019 - 14:17

      Nope, only need Prime when you order.

  • justtoreply on 07/10/2019 - 14:38
    +9

    You beat me as it took so long to browse and prepare :p Here we go anyway:

    $5 off selected new releases & pre-order. WARNING some pre-orders release TOMORROW (eg: Yooka-Laylee) so be careful not to miss out.

    Prices below are EXCLUDING $5 discount

    More on sale, use thumbnail to find. I tried to catch all discounts and link everything but taking too long whilst I'm at work. No time to price search to see if best price, but if people leave comments I'll add/remove from original post later.

    Cashback up to 60(?) days only

    Star picks: Yooka-Laylee, Medieval, Luigi's Mansion 3

    Switch
    Terraria $45.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/AIE-Games-Terraria/dp/B07QSPJV4R/
    Zombieland Double Tap $51.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Maximum-Games-Zombieland-Double-Ta…
    Trine 4 The Nightmare Prince $46.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Trine-4-The-Nightmare-Prince/dp/B0…
    Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair $47.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Sold-Out-Yooka-Laylee-Impossible/d…
    Call of Cthulhu $50.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Focus-Home-Call-of-Cthulhu/dp/B07V…
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD $52 https://www.amazon.com.au/Super-Monkey-Ball-Banana-Blitz/dp/…
    Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition $54.09 https://www.amazon.com.au/Sniper-Elite-3-Ultimate-Edition/dp…
    Just Dance 2020 $58
    Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection $59.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Assassins-Creed-Collection-Nintend…
    Luigis Mansion 3 Switch $68 https://www.amazon.com.au/Nintendo-Luigis-Mansion-3/dp/B07SZ…
    Vampyr $70.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Focus-Home-Vampyr/dp/B07V3FQ11J/

    PS4/XB1
    Apex Legends Bloodhound/Lifeline Edition $29
    Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair $41.99 (PS4) $49 (XB1)
    Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz HD $50.99
    Trine 4 The Nightmare Prince $40.79 (PS4 only) or Ultimate Collection (Trine 1-4) $60.19
    Hunt Showdown $49
    Risk of Rain 2 $55.15
    Ghost Recon Breakpoint $67
    Call of Duty Modern Warfare $68
    Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order $68
    Doom Eternal $69
    NFS heat $69
    The Outer Worlds $69
    Terminator Resistance $73.99

    PS4 Exclusive
    Medievil $39 https://www.amazon.com.au/Sony-Interactive-Medievil-PlayStat…
    Death Stranding $68 https://www.amazon.com.au/Sony-Interactive-Death-Stranding/d…
    Shenmue 3 Day One Edition $79 https://www.amazon.com.au/Shenmue-3-Day-One-Edition/dp/B07TK…

  • OzBerghainer on 07/10/2019 - 14:40
    +1

    Thanks OP, Modern Warfare for $23. Had $40 in promo balance from Maccas monopoly.

    • Jamiea on 07/10/2019 - 15:24
      +3

      How'd you do that? Isn't the Amazon credit from Maccas $20 off $79 spend?

      • omega595 on 08/10/2019 - 10:19

        I even tried adding 2 of the games (Cyberpunk and TLOU2 on PS4) to my kart, then adding the $20 Amazon code, but I got a message saying the code couldn’t be applied. I guess the games aren’t ‘eligible items’ under the T&Cs of the voucher, or perhaps because I’m not a ‘new customer’ it isn’t working 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • Jamiea on 08/10/2019 - 08:55

      Tell us your secrets mate

  • jackthefrost on 07/10/2019 - 15:32
    -1

    Shenmue for $79 is a huge ripoff, it's an old game on a new platform, that's it.

    • Yuri Lowell on 07/10/2019 - 15:35
      +8

      It's a brand new game? Shenmue 1 and 2 were ported last year.

    • Dany34 on 07/10/2019 - 16:35
      +3

      I mean it even has 3 in the title

  • aimon on 07/10/2019 - 15:34
    -1

    So to be clear I need to sign up to prime at 6.99 to save 5 bucks on checkout?

    • PurchaseAnxiety on 07/10/2019 - 15:44
      +1

      Correct, or use a free trial if you haven't already.

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/10/2019 - 15:50

      If you don't already have prime membership or not entitled to a free trial currently (you could create a new amazon account and get a free prime trial). It's cheaper to get a yearly membership, I think it's $60, but only if its worthwhile for you. I personally use Amazon a hell of a lot and my membership has paid for itself many times over. You also get Prime video (like Netflix but nowhere near as much stuff, there are some good shows but), and you get access to Amazon music streaming service (it is not as good as the paid unlimited version but). Also, if you are interested in pre ordering more than one game, then you will get $5 of each. I preordered 4 games, so had 20$ off overall. In that case alone it would be worth the $6.99 sign up fee.

  • CheapOjoe on 07/10/2019 - 15:52

    Another nail in the coffin for EB games

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