XBOX, Playstation 2 $149.99, Gamecube $99.99 Brand New

[Smolek]

From FW

Blockbuster is now selling the playstation 2 and xbox at 149.99 and Gamecube for 99.99. These are new units and not refurbs or rented machines. Not sure if it is for only a select time or staying at that price.

 

[Ray5150Ray]

I'll check this out in the AM!

 

[FTLOSM]

No luck at my local store, $179 each for xbox and ps2,,, website also still shows $179. but will call in the AM to another store to see if there is a memo or something,,

 

[Stealth]

Thanks for the info!

 

[DealMonkey]

I checked 7 or 8 local Blockbusters and they all told me the same thing: "We're no longer selling game consoles and we don't have any in stock." :frown:

 

[HostVisions]

Update the title to YMMV as all the the blockbusters in my area HAVE consoles and they are at the same old prices (179 and 149)

 

[dud]

Agree with Host Visions, PLEASE update the title to read a BIG YMMV! Called all 4 stores near my home and the standard reply was: "The Xbox was not selling so we sent them all back." Apparently Blockbuster does not sell console anymore. You might have found the 1-in-a-hundred store that actually had some left. Anyone who reads your title is going to get overly excited (like I did) and then highly disappointed (like I did) when they learn the truth.

 

[bradolson]

No go at my local BBs either

 

[FTLOSM]

My store has them yet they still ring up at $179 and the clerk knew nothing of a sale (xbox), figure this was a one store only thing or something, unless a BB employee chimes in with a price change notice to all stores...

 

[Ray5150Ray]

No go here also...That blows! Got my panties in a wad for nothin!

 

[FauxCaster]

The price of new units is controlled by the manufacturers. That's why there are news stories out when Sony, M$ or Nintendo "lower prices" -- it's not just wholesale prices, but the controlled resale prices. Bundling games or accessories is the only way discounters can sweeten the retail deal w/o lowering the new unit price (eg. Costco, Target, Frys).

 

[unclebud]

"Called all 4 stores near my home and the standard reply was:"
operative word is "called"
speak to more than one person at each location?

 

[royaldank]

Originally posted by: FauxCaster
The price of new units is controlled by the manufacturers. That's why there are news stories out when Sony, M$ or Nintendo "lower prices" -- it's not just wholesale prices, but the controlled resale prices. Bundling games or accessories is the only way discounters can sweeten the retail deal w/o lowering the new unit price (eg. Costco, Target, Frys).

Stores can sell them for whatever they want. I know FAO was selling GCs for $99 awhile back.

 

[BladeWalker]

My roommate who works for Blockbuster says they are gonna lower the price for all 3 systems. The employees have already been given new signs/flyers reflecting the price. He just doesn't know when.

 

[Akira13]

Originally posted by: BladeWalker
My roommate who works for Blockbuster says they are gonna lower the price for all 3 systems. The employees have already been given new signs/flyers reflecting the price. He just doesn't know when.

Now I have to find a blockbuster that still carries the XBOX and camp outside...

 

[GhettoBlaster]

A friend of mine who worked at Walmart also told me about this price drop. All he could say was September, he did not know an exact date.

 

[MIDIman]

Somewhere on IGN's answer question section, I saw a post saying Gamecube's were going to come down to $100 in September. Will try and find the link...