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PKill Joy on 07/06/2012 - 16:28 game.com.au (13668 clicks)
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As title says. I think its due to them closing down in the near future. For more information on this possible closure and the risks it has to customers read:

http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2012/05/is-it-safe-to-buy-from-…

Expect things to be very slow, as it is currently being ozbargained the hell out of right now.

Excludes digital cards and hardware.

Update: Comments say online items as late as monday have arrived, so i believe this means online ordering is still reliable. Site appears to be operating reasonably now. And also, their facebook mentions to order by platform, as not all discounted items are listed by default.

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  • KangaBanga on 07/06/2012 - 20:27
    +5

    Game's site working now, probably people realizing there is not much of a bargain.

    Little Big Planet 2 for $34 discounted??(I actually called a game store to ask for stock and cheapest price) Gotta be kidding me, no wonder they are out of business.

    If I were management I would just try to liquidate everything. Bundle useless games with good games and sell them in $20/$30/$40/$50 bundles, that should get rid of the trash games fast. Closing down anyway, might as well sell everything in a few days and close shop, save on the electricity, rent and employee overheads.

    Seriously maybe economical gamer can start an online store with physical distribution centers in each major city with reasonable prices that would wipe the smile of faces of the other overcharging retailers..

    • HereYeeHereYee on 07/06/2012 - 20:49
      +2

      They sure do overcharge the games, even the staff working there get under paid (a mate's brother worked there once, 28k start, which is crazy for someone 21 yrs old)

      edit: wtf is with the neg for no reason? some people should be revoked of neg rights.

      • Telios on 07/06/2012 - 22:20
        +3

        They probably earn less than 28k and are older than 21 years ;D

  • rewstar on 07/06/2012 - 20:55
    +1

    $180 for an Xbox 360 250GB Slim console after 40% discount.

    http://www.game.com.au/xbox-360-250gb-console/xbox-360/XB360…

    Where does it say excluding hardware?

    • Steptoe on 07/06/2012 - 21:14

      Left side of the main page, but seems to work for that one.

    • gaaraa on 07/06/2012 - 20:59

      On the left of every page. Good price, but it is pre owned

      • tonka on 07/06/2012 - 21:52

        Just bought the xbox 120 elite console $107 preowned instore. Warranty will be dodgy but should work for a while, maybe until the slimline prices drop.

    • Kill Joy on 07/06/2012 - 21:00

      …on the left side of the screen on the link? I wouldn't try it, there is a good chance they will revoke it and charge you full price.

      • gaaraa on 07/06/2012 - 21:01

        Surely that's illegal?

        • Telios on 07/06/2012 - 22:19

          No not ever. Companies almost 100% of the time have it strictly stated in their Terms & Conditions something along the lines of:
          Any pricing mistakes will be corrected and your order cancelled with no notice etc etc.

          If you put up a sale for cars for $1000 instead of $10,000 I'm pretty sure you'd be pissed if people took advantage of you.

        • Kill Joy on 07/06/2012 - 22:34

          its defintiely not illegal. I mean if its a error of like $10, then they will most likely honour it to save the hassle. But 40% off is something to argue for.

  • neonlight on 07/06/2012 - 21:07

    Bit risky to buy online, might not get delivered or have delays. Go to the shop itself instead!

  • dubmark on 07/06/2012 - 21:28

    Just ordered RDR for 10.80, thanks OP

  • Grimezy on 07/06/2012 - 21:47
    +1

    I ordered the Assassin's Creed B/Hood PC copy the other day when they had 25% off, and it arrived today. So I'd say you'd be pretty safe to purchase online.

  • jacksonjackson168 on 07/06/2012 - 22:16

    I guess vita games count as digital cards? The 40% off discount code didn't reduce any of the vita games…

    nvm it's only for *Selected stock.

    • Michael15286 on 08/06/2012 - 04:00
      +1

      When I called up earlier, they said that the 40% off was only to full priced and preowned titles. Most of the PS Vita games were already on "sale"

  • mein on 07/06/2012 - 22:24
    +1

    Went to the store at Broadway and got Mario 3ds for $36, Ridge Racer 3ds for $11.40, Rugby World Cup 2011 for PS3 for $8.40.

    I then decided to pop into the Dick Smiths across the mall and picked up Rage PS3 for $10 and Pilotwings 3ds for $10.

    This is to go with my $136 3ds that I bought from DSE Auburn and Kid Icarus for $37 on the weekend :)

  • IsometricBacon on 07/06/2012 - 22:26

    Hrm, I made my order, the money has been charged to the card (pending), but I never received a confirmation email of the order.

    The invoice is viewable on the site though. I hope I get my games!

  • hyPROglo_ on 08/06/2012 - 08:13

    Does anybody know how are quality of the pre owned games are?

    • scud70 on 08/06/2012 - 09:53

      luck of the draw i'd say.. but for $10 (most of them come to about that) im not going to complain..lol

  • scud70 on 08/06/2012 - 09:52
    +1

    DAMN IT i just spent $55 for 3 games after i told myself no more games until i finish the games i haven't yet gotten around to playing… thanks a lot OZB!!! lol

    • Twisty on 08/06/2012 - 10:07

      Welcome to my life….

      • Steptoe on 08/06/2012 - 12:03
        +5

        I got a new cupboard (on special) from Home Hardware, for just that reason.

        • scud70 on 08/06/2012 - 12:57

          hmmmmm great idea!

        • Telios on 08/06/2012 - 13:05
          +3

          Haha, I think this is the life of the modern gamer now.

          Enough money and resources to find games at good prices.
          No time to play any of them and already has a huge backlog.

          ** Looks at Steam account **

          :S

  • kosh52 on 08/06/2012 - 10:38

    i was sooo close to buying sonic for xbox at 29 bucks for the limited edition but pulled out at the last minute. sorry but i think 20 bucks is a fair price for this. unfortunately game will not be getting my hard earned bucks.

  • Baa on 08/06/2012 - 11:41

    Popped into my local game store to see if there were any bargains yesterday and it was gone! Unlucky… for me.

  • Steptoe on 08/06/2012 - 12:05

    Oh, the code worked for Mass Effect 3 Collectors (PS3), so thanks.
    $58.80 delivered.

    • virtualds on 08/06/2012 - 12:57

      I couldn't find it online. can you please post the direct link

      • Steptoe on 08/06/2012 - 13:47
        +1

        Got it last night. Seems like as they sell out it goes off the website. Hence on 5 (40% off) items left, down from 300 odd

    • Telios on 08/06/2012 - 13:07

      Also for those who wanna play on PC (like me, its just awesomer).

      Mass Effect 3 Deluxe Edition (more stuff) is only $39 direct from Origin right now!

      Cheaper than any where else I could find (ebay, ozgameshop, zavvi and mighty)

  • boxall on 08/06/2012 - 12:30

    Anyone bought pre-owned from them? Quality ok with manuals and real cases?

    • henrikoez on 08/06/2012 - 12:39

      their preowned quality is good. they have some stickers on the case but they have the manual and everything.

    • Telios on 08/06/2012 - 13:09

      Ya I bought 2 games yesterday from my local (dude working there is a nice guy).
      The Saboteur and Uncharted 2. Both discs were in excellent condition and both had manuals.

      Boxes will be a bit scuffed but you can easily swap the cases with a better condition one and just trade that in.

  • kirt on 08/06/2012 - 13:35

    Latest news:

    "An anonymous source close to Australian retailer GAME has told GameSpot AU that the business may go into liquidation by the end of next week, shuttering all remaining stores with the business now '$120 million in debt'"

    http://au.gamespot.com/news/all-australian-game-stores-to-cl…

    Edit: Update at Kotaku:

    "According to PwC’s Meghan Senior, the stores are not closing this week, and any decision on liquidation will not be made until the next Creditors meeting on June 19, if it’s made at all."

    http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/06/games-stores-not-closing-th…

  • rack on 08/06/2012 - 13:39

    My online order status has changed from pending to packed. Hopefully will get shipped soon.

  • Twisty on 08/06/2012 - 13:56
    +1

    Since GAME is now dying / dead. What is the future for EB Games being the only real game store left apart from Game Traders

    • RonDMC on 08/06/2012 - 14:21
      +3

      I reckon EB will be next (suprised they didn't go before Game actually) slowly digital content is becoming more accepted and the profit margins are pretty tight. JB can easily compete because they sell other stuff, EB and Game pretty much only sell Games. Any retailer that only focuses on video games, books, DVD's/BluRays etc will be gone in the next few years, overheads are too high and profit margins too slim. You will probably see a rise in online stores like ozgameshop and digital content.

      I give EB 3 years tops.

      • Untameable on 08/06/2012 - 14:33

        Prices are only part of the problem at EB, the company itself is either horribly managed or are completely at the whim of publishers.

        Have you ever tried custom ordering anything at the store? It's almost always refused because even store managers don't have the power to get things in.

        There is no local tracking on what is hot or not, they just get delivered a huge box of real crap (a few dozen copies of My Little Pony for PC anyone?) every week from head office and told to flog it any way they can.

        About the only thing semi-guaranteed is pre-orders.

        It's no model to run a healthy, competitive, growing business. Prices aside EB could be great. But it never will be. I agree with you; it'll be a sad day when it's gone (though then again - only because it killed all the local games-selling businesses when it came to Australia and will now die and leave a huge hole because they were greedy and brain-dead), but good riddance and it can't come soon enough.

    • umoddbro on 08/06/2012 - 22:57

      Everyone's buying overseas now + stores like JB are even cheaper than EB. Not too long and we'll see another one of these clearance sales…

  • Twisty on 08/06/2012 - 14:38

    I think what kills them is we all buy from overseas now at a fraction of the cost! Key is to lower their prices!!

    • RonDMC on 08/06/2012 - 14:57
      +1

      I'm not defending the bricks and mortar stores but it is pretty hard, they buy from the distributor who sets the prices. Imagine the overheads for EB or Game in a place like Westfields. This is a guess but for a small store I can see rent being 5-10k per week (I would say the higher end of that range but someone would have a better idea) factor in wages (typically 3 staff at all times), electricity etc. On average they probably make around $20 per game for a new release title. Calculate how many games they need to sell to break even. Console margins are VERY slim, some older stock might have higher margins but generally around $20 would be fair. Assume 10k per week in overheads and they need to sell 500 games just to break even. A place like ozgameshop doesn't pay any GST so straight away they are 10% better off, they don't pay huge rent and can be basically run by a couple of people out of their house with very little overheads.

      If the distributor set lower RRP prices that would mean lower margins, the bricks and mortar stores just can't win they are flogging a dead horse.

      • Twisty on 08/06/2012 - 15:15

        Yer true, would like to see EB Games stay around as they have great collectors editions :)

    • slowmo on 10/06/2012 - 11:24
      +2

      nah. what killed them is the workers who thinks they are being paid to sit at a corner to chat about games and ignore customers who walked in. GAME has hired too many staff and probably got their display model wrong.

      look at the likes of msy, where they set up a counter and stock behind the counter. That sort of model works when you are in a very price competitive market. Staff has no time to chat, customers who want a cheap price gets it, customers who want to price beat will be laughed out the door…etc etc.

      Seriously, I am a consumer who doesn't like to bargain or negotiate or pay in cash to pay less. Give me the best price there and then.

      • Windows7forever on 12/06/2012 - 08:53
        +3

        I like this no-BS efficiency model of running a business. Get in-get out, that's the price, take it or leave it.

        Going to MSY for the first time was a daunting experience.
        It felt like I was right in a particularly famous scene from Seinfeld involving a "Soup Nazi"!

  • virtualds on 08/06/2012 - 15:25

    If EB gone —-> further less competition —-> overseas retailers will increase their prices (may be in terms of shipping or base price), by looking at the limited market in country leaving no choice for Aussie Gamers to buy from overseas!
    No good feeling with the Elimination of Game from the country

    • CHIEFMEGADETH on 08/06/2012 - 16:16

      I buy overseas anyway. PLAYASIA.COM rocks always half of what you pay in Australia

      • virtualds on 08/06/2012 - 16:40
        +2

        Zavvi/The Hut are the best with the discount codes. Ozgameshop is good with delivery timings but always few $$$ expensive than Zavvi/The Hut.

  • CHIEFMEGADETH on 08/06/2012 - 16:14

    I got Dead space 2 $18.00 Rayman Origins $20.40 AND Metro 2033 $10.80 PREOWNED for 360 oh yeah

    • ryang on 08/06/2012 - 18:37

      I got Fable 2 $11, AC2 $6 and Forza 3 $11 - ALL NEW! for 360. :)

      • KangaBanga on 09/06/2012 - 01:54

        when you have new copies of old games like that still in stock, you know that the business is not very well run…

        • ryang on 09/06/2012 - 12:01

          I spoke to the guy working there, and apparently they got all of the stock from the closed stores. Not sure how many there were in VIC before the closures, but there are only 2 stores now..

          As a point of interest, they had Duke Nukem Forever marked at $21, before the 40% off…. Plenty of them in stock. :P

  • HS10 on 08/06/2012 - 20:36

    Anyone has their status changed yet? Mine still says pending

    • rack on 08/06/2012 - 20:45

      See my post further up. It went from pending to packed.

    • gaaraa on 08/06/2012 - 20:53

      Both my orders from last night are still pending.

    • Lenneth on 10/06/2012 - 20:57

      Mine too. Mine was two preowned games. I hope they're not having trouble finding the stock.

    • hyPROglo_ on 11/06/2012 - 21:58

      Im guessing they're gonna start shipping out orders after the Queen's Bday long weekend. Hopefully.

  • morini on 10/06/2012 - 23:01
    -5

    I went instore, they had 3 Play TV boxes on the rack marked at $68. I grabbed one expecting to pay $40.80 (60% of $68) and they said they actually had no new ones in stock but oh, here's a "pre-owned" one for $45… yeah right

    Oh and they had the cheek to tell me it had a 6 month warranty… like that's gonna help

    Acknowledging that some people are getting deals, I'm still negging based on that.

  • doggykit on 12/06/2012 - 07:29

    Payment cleared!

  • leonheart1 on 12/06/2012 - 08:25

    Got it just then. Damn it, the car is tiny.

  • rack on 12/06/2012 - 17:04

    My game got delivered today.

    • Third_Gear on 13/06/2012 - 13:06

      What delivery method? Courier? Mine order is still saying packed.

      • rack on 13/06/2012 - 16:43

        courier

      • trinest on 13/06/2012 - 18:33

        Mine still says it was packed (they never updated it to shipped). Stuff came today.

  • Windows7forever on 12/06/2012 - 19:35

    Why doesn't their site offer paypal?
    I was going to order something online but was slightly hesistant about the uncertainty of the company and all that jazz, and the fact that they only accept credit card payments. The risk is probably very low but I don't need the drama of having to chase my funds in the event of non-delivery.

  • DVDGuy on 13/06/2012 - 15:30

    Made two orders, received one yesterday, and just received the shipping notice for the second order today. The first one was delivered by Couriers Please (I've had stuff delivered to me from them before, they're usually pretty good and fast, at least in Melbourne). Packaging was pretty good, never had a problem with Game in this respect (will miss them if/when they're gone). Both orders still only say "packed" online, BTW.

  • doggykit on 13/06/2012 - 16:28

    Received 1 of 4 of my games, other 3 were cancelled by game.

    Hi ********

    I am sorry to inform you that we have had to cancel

    Virtua Tennis 4

    Top Spin 4

    Adventures of TinTin

    Off your order as we don’t have the stock to send you. We have refunded the full amount of $34.80 back to your card and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by this cancellation. Please allow a few days for your bank to return the funds to your account as they control the return transaction.

    Kind Regards,
    Brody Walker
    Customer Relations Officer
    GAME
    [email protected]

    http://www.game.com.au

    • trinest on 13/06/2012 - 18:34

      My TinTin for 3DS was cancled as well, I noticed it back on the site before disappearing again. Bitched to them lol!

  • Graffin on 14/06/2012 - 04:13

    I ordered Batman Arkham Ayslum GOTY on PS3 on June 8th, and it's still pending.

    They used to ship the same/very next day. This is just slack!

  • Gidget on 14/06/2012 - 12:10

    My two games arrived this morning. I purchased them "New". One arrived sealed, but the Lego Harry Potter yrs 5-7 arrived unsealed with stickers all over it so obviously pre-owned. I'm not the only one this has happened to according to Game's fb page.
    I've contacted them and they are still selling this "New" online.

    • swimmingtoad on 14/06/2012 - 12:21
      +1

      Don't forget, alot of the stock from closed stores apparently went to the warehouse to be sold online. So you may have just got one that was on shelf once upon a time.

      • Gidget on 14/06/2012 - 13:24

        This is what they have basically said. The disc has a fingerprint on it however.
        How can anyone be certain it's not pre-owned when it's not sealed?
        Annoyed about it as this and the other game are intended as gifts.

        • ryang on 14/06/2012 - 19:14

          May not have been possible for you, but going in-store was the best option for me.

          If you have a store nearby that is still open, you might be able to swap it for new stock? They apparently got a heap of stock from the closed stores as well..

        • Gidget on 15/06/2012 - 18:39

          Thank you. I tried but they had no copies in store anymore. Consumer affairs advised contacting the administrators.

  • Windows7forever on 14/06/2012 - 14:01
    +1

    Got resident evil 5 for $9 and splinter cell conviction for $6 today!

    • IsometricBacon on 14/06/2012 - 14:53

      Awesome. Didn't see Splinter Cell there when I made my earlier order. I guess i'll just have to order another!

  • hyPROglo_ on 15/06/2012 - 11:34

    My order of Red Faction: Guerilla, RE5, Warhammer, Skate 3, Driver: SF, Infamous 2 and Killzone 3 all on PS3 all pre owned came today. All up about $100+. Other than being laced with the usual pre owned stickers and such, all are in really good condition, both manual and disc.

  • HS10 on 18/06/2012 - 20:09

    Anyone in Perth got their orders yet? I'm still waiting for mine since last week =/

    This is what my status is currently still..

    12 Jun 2012 3:40 pm 0131 (SYD) Picked up 1 item
    12 Jun 2012 6:53 pm 0217 (SYD) Transferred 1 item to Agent PEP PERTH

    • Ads on 20/06/2012 - 10:43

      Nope. Still waiting on mine. Still says "Packed" for its status on the game website..

      Been well over the 4-5 days shipping stated (ordered on the 7th) but giving them the benefit of the doubt and a few more days since they are not trading as normal.

      • HS10 on 20/06/2012 - 13:09

        My game arrived today…. But it is a US Version.. Instead of the Australian Version which was pictured on the website

  • boxall on 20/06/2012 - 23:17

    One of mine is now in back order. Most are pending and 3 have arrived. All in excellent condition.

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