ESPN Football 2005 listed at $19.99 at Gamstop.com

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:32 pm

Not to mention, on the Gamestop site, it says PRICE DROP (Was 49.99) save $30.00.

It's LEGIT...woohoo!

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:45 pm

Boom wrote:
skidmark wrote:Watch out EA, you just got Japped!
Funny, but this still won't put a dent in EA's sales.

Yeah, but it definitely will increase Sega's. No question. EA disciples now may buy both games.

$20 for a top-shelf sports video game? That's almost theft.

I guess there's only one downside to this: If Sega doesn't see a decent increase in sales and still gets killed by EA even with this price point and with this feature-packed game, where does it go from here? Does it pull the plug for the 2006 series? Stranger things have happened.

Take care,
PK

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:59 pm

It just dawned on me that Take-Two was the company that bought Hypnotix (developers of Outlaw Golf). They stated at E3 that OG 2 would also be $19.99.

Edit Well looks like there is some speculation about the $19.99 price.

http://www.espnvideogames.com/community ... hp?t=18047

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:17 pm

My local EB confirmed the price and also mentioned to me that the release date is now July 28th.

Can anyone else confirm this?

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:39 pm

Hmm, you can pick it up at the stores?

I was leery because they said web prices may not apply at the stores.

Is this the price everywhere or just a web special?

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:42 pm

wco81 wrote:Hmm, you can pick it up at the stores?

I was leery because they said web prices may not apply at the stores.

Is this the price everywhere or just a web special?

Sounds like it will retail for $19.99 in stores as well.

CincyReds1 · Post by **CincyReds1** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:01 pm

Just bought myself 3 copies!

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:02 pm

I just called my local Gamestop and they quoted a price of $49.95 and that it was coming out "next month."

skidmark · Post by **skidmark** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:14 pm

wco81 wrote:Hmm, you can pick it up at the stores?

I was leery because they said web prices may not apply at the stores.

Is this the price everywhere or just a web special?

If you preorder it online through eb, you have the option to have it shipped for free to a local store. They even give you a field to fill in a phone # to reach you at when it arrives, so it looks like its pretty much the same process as preordering from a store counter.

CincyReds1 · Post by **CincyReds1** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:24 pm

Oh Sh*t,
I just noticed the features list from the one at www.Gamestop.com is from last years game. If I get 3 copies of last years game, I'm gonna explode!

pigpen81 · Post by **pigpen81** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:03 pm

Just oredered it at EB....yeehaw...shipping to the store 2 miles from me.

1st....INDY Car Racing

now ESPN 2K5....$40 for both...holy crap

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:11 pm

pigpen81 wrote:Just oredered it at EB....yeehaw...shipping to the store 2 miles from me.

1st....INDY Car Racing

now ESPN 2K5....$40 for both...holy crap

Im getting dizzy.......

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:15 pm

pigpen81 wrote:Just oredered it at EB....yeehaw...shipping to the store 2 miles from me.

1st....INDY Car Racing

now ESPN 2K5....$40 for both...holy crap

Same for me Piggy. Preordered both online for $19.99 each and I'm having them shipped to the store within 7-8 minutes from my house for free. I would have gladly paid $50 for each game but at $19.99 I feel dirty. I must bathe now.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:26 pm

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/06/09 ... 00283.html

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:37 pm

wco81 wrote:Damn, what are the shipping options for EB?

Do they charge sales tax for shipping out of state?

BTW, th only deal I'm aware of for Madden 2005 is that they will give you $10 trade-in for Madden 2004, which is about what you'd net if you sell Madden 2004 now.

Unfortuantely EB changed it's tax policy a month or so ago and they charge tax in every state that has an EB store. They did this so people could buy online and return games back to a local store. So if you have an EB in your state you will have to pay tax.

Murph · Post by **Murph** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:40 pm

There's also now a sticky thread on the OS boards.

Supposedly, someone from ESPN Videogames confirmed that the price is incorrect.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:46 pm

Hey guys, those who ordered from EB, did they charge shipping in addition to sales tax if you ordered for in-store delivery?

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:01 am

IGN has chipped in it's 2 cents

Sources at ESPN Videogames let us know that a final price has not been determined or announced. This means that the information could be erroneous, but it seems unlikely. Chances are, ESPN NFL 2005 will ship at the budgeted price of $19.95.

An official announcement and price are expected soon.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:17 am

One more deal for those who have to have the product shipped to their house. Get overnight shipping for the cost to ship ground.

If you order from gamestop.com enter the coupon code OVR4GRND in the coupon box

You pay $5.99 for Overnight

This is also good for any pre release game (offer good until June 30th)

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:18 am

tge top 3 videogame retailers having it fro $19........i bet it is correct.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:24 am

Sudz wrote:tge top 3 videogame retailers having it fro $19........i bet it is correct.

It is correct, the retailers let it out of the bag too early. Not sure if this means Sega will move up their official announcement or just let the rumor mill keep growing since it is causing a buzz.

But regardless of whether you believe it, you should order it at that price. If the price does go up, EB usually will honor the price (they have for me in the past) and if they don't you can cancel it if you like.

For those who were going to buy it anyway (like me) it is a no brainer.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:30 am

I bet this just ruined Sega's plans for Football Friday. All the info I bet they were planning on announcing already leaked. Just a guess.

GTHobbes · Post by **GTHobbes** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 1:00 am

Hey thanks for the overnight shipping code, Bdoughty...I've off to order it right now. I was hoping someone would have one of these codes to use..and you've come through in spades man.

Getting an A+ NFL game for $25 shipped overnight. My day just got a whole helluva lot better (and it was pretty good to begin with).

Parker · Post by **Parker** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 1:14 am

I have also ordered the Xbox version from Gamestop with the discount overnight...we'll see what happens.

vader29 · Post by **vader29** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:27 am

wco81 wrote:Hey guys, those who ordered from EB, did they charge shipping in addition to sales tax if you ordered for in-store delivery?

I ordered in store delivery for EB and there is no shipping charge, only has this disclaimer with the order "If the product is not picked up with 48 hours, you have authorized us to charge a $5.00 fee to cover the cost of shipping and handling to the store.