Dear Reader:
GrubberGamer's Online Game Deals for March 24th, 2013
It's a big week for new releases, what with the Pikachu Limited Edition 3DS XL system now available, a new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, and my personal pick of the week (perhaps of the year), Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon!
So let's kick things off with the new release deals.
Before we dive in, a quick reminder - Club Nintendo is offering a fantastic promotion for anyone who purchases and registers both a 3DS XL system and either Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon or Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. Not only will your registration garner you a ton of Club Nintendo coins (a 3DS XL qualifies for 160 coins alone), you'll also receive a select free downloadable 3DS game from a line-up including Super Mario 3D Land and Star Fox 64 3D! Your registrations must be entered by April 30th to qualify.
(By the way, if you've already registered a 3DS XL, but did so on or after February 14th of this year, you can still qualify for this offer if you register one of the two games before the deadline.)
One of the best sources for new release deals this week - especially if you're looking to snag everything in one place - is Toys R Us. Not only are Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity part of their Buy 1, Get 1 40% off sale, they're also offering the Pikachu Limited Edition 3DS XL for $179.99 - an immediate discount of $20 - along with a $20 gift card! Unfortunately, the gift card offer is only available in-store. Also, some items are currently not available online, although - in general - the online selection is much larger than in-store. There are also online shipping costs to contend with, even if many sale items may qualify for free in-store pickup. Still, if you have a local TRU store in your area, this is a great way to get the most bang for your buck.
Another great offer for the new Pikachu Limited Edition 3DS XL system comes from Target. With a straight-up discount of $40, you can pick up the system for $159.99. A very nice deal, but like TRU, it's in-store only at the moment - looks like it's currently out of stock online. Hopefully they'll refresh their online inventory soon (which often happens with Target's website), as the system qualifies for free shipping.
Last up for new release deals is Kmart. While they're not offering the Pikachu themed 3DS XL, they are providing
some small price breaks on the new games. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is ad listed at $34.99, with the new Pokemon Mystery Dungeon title listed at $29.99. This is $5 saved per title - not exactly great, I'll give you that, but hey - lunch at Mickey Dees. Kmart is (kinda) making these offers available online, with similarly discounted prices, although you're stuck with in-store pickup and/or $0.99 shipping.
And there ya go! Some terrific new release discounts to be had, although most are going to involve some real-world brick-and-mortar shopping. Can't always enjoy the convenience of online, I suppose.
Moving on to the other sales and promotions this week. From Walmart, you'll receive a $20 gift card with the purchase of a Wii U Basic or Wii U Deluxe system. Online, this offer allows you to upgrade to the ZombiU Wii U Limited Edition Deluxe bundle - very nice! Walmart has also ad listed their exclusive Skylanders Giants figure, Molten Hot Dog, at $9.96. This little guy includes free in-store pickup. Another notable is a price drop for 3DS Adventure Time - you can now own the game for $19.96.
Along with the Limited Edition Pikachu 3DS XL, Target is also offering a price break on standard edition 3DS systems, discounted to $129.99. If you're shopping Skylanders, you should check out their in-store only Buy 2, Get 1 Free sale on figures and accessories. Though, if you were hoping to pick up the exclusive Jade Flashwing figure displayed in this week's ad, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. Target's website has issued an ad update, stating these figures are sold out and no rain checks will be issued. Such are the disappoints of Skylanders collecting.
Best Buy is offering a number of largely unremarkable Nintendo related promotions this week - dance and Disney games, primarily. Most of these you'll find worked into their ongoing Big Spring Cleanup sale, which still features a number of fantastic deals, although the best are now limited to in-store pickup. Perhaps their most notable offer of the week is a $10 price break for the new Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate - it's available for $29.99 shipped.
Kmart is offering a Buy 1, Get 1 50% off all video games priced $19.99 or less. They're also offering various price breaks on New Super Mario Bros. 2, Mario Kart 7, DS Adventure Time, and Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure for Wii and 3DS. Shipping is either $0.99, free with in-store pickup, or free with an order of $59 or more, depending.
Along with their Buy 1, Get 1 40% off sale and aforementioned Pikachu Limited Edition 3DS XL deal, Toys R Us is offering a number of Nintendo related discounts this week. You can purchase a standard edition 3DS XL for $179.99, or the smaller 3DS for $149.99. Buy these in-store and you'll receive a $20 gift card as well! If you're Skylanders shopping, purchasing a Skylanders Giants character 3-pack or Battle pack will earn you a free Skylanders Show & Go Case. Yeah, that's right - you know you want it.
As for Amazon - they're doing their own thing, which isn't much, really. Meaning the usual compliment of Disney, dance and Lego discounts. But as far as their standardized sales go, this isn't a bad one. There are a number of more recent titles in the mix, including Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two for Wii (arguably the best version of the game) for $17.00 shipped. They've also thrown in Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion for $17, 3DS Lego Batman 2 for $15, and Wii Lego Lord of the Rings for $15. But the standout is their Skylanders Giants Starter Pack offers, with the Wii U and 3DS versions available for $34 each, shipped!
Of course, it wouldn't be a proper installment of Online Game Deals without some Amazon price matching. So far, Best Buy's $29.99 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate (shipped) and Walmart's $19.96 3DS Adventure Time have been matched. Time will tell if others occur this week - you can always take a look here and see if anything has changed.
And that's a wrap! As always, you'll find a mega-list of game deals after the jump. I'm off to do some coin grinding in Galaxy 2 - thanks for reading.
• Nintendo 3DS Deals for March 24, 2013
• Nintendo DS Deals for March 24, 2013
• Nintendo Wii Deals for March 24, 2013
• Nintendo Wii U Deals for March 24, 2013
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| Nintendo 3DS Deals for 03-24-2013 | Price | You Save | Retailer | Free Shipping? |
| Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy | $11.69 | $28.26 (71% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd you steal our garbage?!! | $19.14 | $10.81 (36% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Angry Birds Trilogy | $19.99 | $10.00 (33% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Angry Birds Trilogy | $19.99 | $10.00 (33% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Bit.Trip Saga | $9.78 | $30.21 (76% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Bust-a-Move Universe | $12.50 | $7.49 (37% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror Fate | $29.99 | $10.00 (25% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror Fate | $29.99 | $10.00 (25% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Crosswords Plus | $14.05 | $15.94 (53% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Crush 3D | $9.99 | $25.00 (71% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| Dream Trigger 3D | $14.48 | $15.51 (52% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion | $17.00 | $12.99 (43% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| FIFA Soccer 13 | $19.99 | $20.00 (50% off) | Origin Store | With $25+ order |
| Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters | $6.95 | $13.04 (65% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns | $19.99 | $20.00 (50% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 | $14.99 | $5.00 (25% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| LEGO Lord of the Rings | $14.99 | $15.00 (50% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean | $13.99 | $6.00 (30% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes | $14.99 | $15.00 (50% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympics | $23.99 | $15.96 (40% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Michael Jackson: The Experience 3D | $9.78 | $20.22 (67% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Nano Assault | $13.48 | $6.51 (33% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Nikoli's Pencil Puzzle | $11.00 | $8.99 (45% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog and New Friends | $12.80 | $27.19 (68% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends | $17.75 | $22.24 (56% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection | $14.03 | $15.96 (53% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Pokemon Rumble Blast | $9.99 | $25.00 (71% off) | Best Buy | In-store pickup only |
| Shinobi | $10.25 | $19.70 (66% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Skylanders Giants Starter Pack | $34.00 | $40.99 (55% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack | $53.99 | $16.00 (23% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Sonic Generations | $23.99 | $15.96 (40% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir | $10.70 | $29.29 (73% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| StarFox 64 3D | $26.37 | $13.62 (34% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Steel Diver | $9.99 | $30.00 (75% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition | $14.70 | $15.29 (51% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Tales of the Abyss | $29.99 | $10.00 (25% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| Tetris: Axis | $14.41 | $15.58 (52% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| The Amazing Spider-Man | $19.99 | $10.00 (33% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Thor: God of Thunder | $13.03 | $16.92 (56% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D | $13.09 | $16.90 (56% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
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| Nintendo DS Deals for 03-24-2013 | Price | You Save | Retailer | Free Shipping? |
| 7 Wonders 2 | $10.50 | $9.49 (47% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Aliens Infestation | $9.98 | $20.01 (67% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Bejeweled 3 | $9.73 | $5.26 (35% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Bust-a-Move | $11.96 | $8.03 (40% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies | $15.40 | $19.59 (56% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation | $18.99 | $16.00 (46% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Elite Beat Agents | $9.64 | $20.35 (68% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Elite Beat Agents | $9.99 | $20.00 (67% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time | $15.99 | $14.00 (47% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings | $20.60 | $19.39 (48% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Fossil Fighters | $11.87 | $18.12 (60% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Golden Sun: Dark Dawn | $10.49 | --- | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | $19.83 | $10.16 (34% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | $19.99 | $10.00 (33% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Kirby Mass Attack | $11.75 | $18.24 (61% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks | $26.39 | $13.60 (34% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Master of Illusion | $8.99 | $11.00 (55% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Mega Man Zero Collection | $19.49 | $10.50 (35% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Michael Jackson The Experience | $7.89 | $12.10 (61% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword | $9.99 | $30.00 (75% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Pac Pix | $14.99 | $5.00 (25% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney | $19.48 | $10.51 (35% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Picross 3D | $9.00 | $10.99 (55% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Pokemon Conquest | $14.99 | $15.00 (50% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs | $17.96 | $12.03 (40% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Professor Layton and The Diabolical Box | $11.00 | $18.99 (63% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Professor Layton and the Unwound Future | $14.00 | --- | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution | $11.39 | $8.60 (43% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Sonic Colors | $17.25 | $12.70 (42% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Sonic Rush Adventure | $16.14 | $13.85 (46% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Space Invaders Extreme 2 | $8.15 | $11.84 (59% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Space Invaders Extreme 2 | $9.99 | $10.00 (50% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Spectrobes | $7.96 | $12.03 (60% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| The Legendary Starfy | $10.00 | $19.99 (67% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| The Legendary Starfy | $9.00 | $20.99 (70% off) | Walmart | No |
| Thor: God of Thunder | $6.49 | $13.50 (68% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Ultimate Mortal Kombat | $13.99 | $16.00 (53% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| WarioWare D.I.Y. | $9.17 | $30.82 (77% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
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| Nintendo Wii Deals for 03-24-2013 | Price | You Save | Retailer | Free Shipping? |
| Batman: The Brave and the Bold | $14.76 | $5.23 (26% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Bit.Trip Complete | $9.78 | $30.21 (76% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Call Of Duty 3 | $18.85 | $31.14 (62% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Call Of Duty 3 | $19.99 | $30.00 (60% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| De Blob 2 | $9.99 | $25.00 (71% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| DeBlob | $9.45 | $10.54 (53% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Disney Epic Mickey | $13.99 | $6.00 (30% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two | $17.00 | $22.99 (57% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Dragon's Lair Trilogy | $14.90 | $15.09 (50% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Drawn to Life The Next Chapter | $9.91 | $10.08 (50% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Endless Ocean: Blue World | $19.99 | $10.00 (33% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| ExciteBots: Trick Racing | $14.06 | $25.93 (65% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| FIFA Soccer 13 | $24.99 | $25.00 (50% off) | Origin Store | With $25+ order |
| Fortune Street | $13.49 | $36.50 (73% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Ghost Squad | $8.99 | $21.00 (70% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Gunblade NY: Special Air Assault Force and L.A Machineguns: Rage of the Machines - Arcade Hits Pack | $19.99 | $9.96 (33% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law | $8.96 | $11.03 (55% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Just Dance 4 | $19.99 | $20.00 (50% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Kirby's Epic Yarn | $10.00 | $39.99 (80% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Kirby's Return to Dreamland | $44.99 | $5.00 (10% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| LEGO Lord of the Rings | $14.99 | $15.00 (50% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes | $14.81 | $5.18 (26% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Lost in Shadow | $10.00 | $19.99 (67% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Madden NFL 13 | $24.99 | $25.00 (50% off) | Origin Store | With $25+ order |
| MadWorld | $9.98 | $10.01 (50% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | $29.49 | $20.50 (41% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Metroid: Other M | $4.99 | $45.00 (90% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| Mortal Kombat Armageddon | $17.43 | $12.56 (42% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Muramasa: The Demon Blade | $19.98 | $30.01 (60% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| MySims Agents | $9.99 | $10.00 (50% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident | $14.63 | $15.36 (51% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Namco Museum Remix | $14.99 | $15.00 (50% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Naruto Shippuden: Dragon Blade Chronicles | $21.21 | $18.78 (47% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2 | $19.99 | $10.00 (33% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle | $13.50 | $16.49 (55% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Okami | $16.54 | $3.45 (17% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Pikmin 2 | $4.99 | $15.00 (75% off) | Best Buy | In-store only |
| Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands | $7.29 | $12.70 (64% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles | $18.13 | $11.86 (40% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles | $18.40 | $11.59 (39% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Rhythm Heaven Fever | $11.95 | $18.04 (60% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Rune Factory: Tides of Destiny | $25.94 | $14.05 (35% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Sam & Max 2: Beyond Time and Space | $9.70 | $10.29 (51% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Samurai Warriors: Katana | $8.34 | $41.65 (83% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Sega Bass Fishing | $14.99 | $14.96 (50% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Sid Meier's Pirates! | $9.00 | $10.99 (55% off) | Walmart | With in-store pickup |
| Sin and Punishment: Star Successor | $11.58 | $38.41 (77% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Skylanders Giants Starter Pack | $39.99 | $35.00 (47% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing | $16.29 | $13.70 (46% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Sonic Colors | $16.99 | $13.00 (43% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Spyborgs | $9.68 | $5.31 (35% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Tenchu: Shadow Assassins | $10.44 | $4.55 (30% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword | $34.51 | $15.48 (31% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Trauma Center: Second Opinion | $16.49 | $33.50 (67% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Wario Land: Shake It! | $29.99 | $20.00 (40% off) | Amazon | Yes |
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| Nintendo Wii U Deals for 03-24-2013 | Price | You Save | Retailer | Free Shipping? |
| Assassin's Creed III | $49.46 | $10.53 (18% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Batman: Arkham City: Armored Edition | $29.99 | $30.00 (50% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops II | $43.49 | $16.50 (28% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Darksiders II | $19.99 | $40.00 (67% off) | Best Buy | In-store pickup only |
| ESPN Sports Connection | $38.97 | $11.02 (22% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| FIFA Soccer 13 | $29.99 | $30.00 (50% off) | Origin Store | Yes |
| Just Dance 4 | $19.99 | $30.00 (60% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| Just Dance 4 | $19.99 | $30.00 (60% off) | Amazon | With $25+ order or Prime |
| Madden NFL 13 | $34.99 | $25.00 (42% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Marvel Avengers: Battle For Earth | $39.99 | $10.00 (20% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Mass Effect 3: Special Edition | $29.99 | $30.00 (50% off) | Origin Store | Yes |
| NBA 2K13 | $38.48 | $21.51 (36% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| New Super Mario Bros. U | $48.89 | $11.10 (19% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge | $29.99 | $30.00 (50% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Resident Evil: Revelations | $39.99 | $10.00 (20% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Skylanders Giants Starter Pack | $34.00 | $40.99 (55% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition | $46.99 | $13.00 (22% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| The Amazing Spider-Man: Ultimate Edition | $29.99 | $30.00 (50% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| The Amazing Spider-Man: Ultimate Edition | $29.99 | $30.00 (50% off) | Amazon | Yes |
| Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper | $29.99 | $10.00 (25% off) | Best Buy | Yes |
| Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper | $29.99 | $10.00 (25% off) | Gamestop | With $25+ order & promo code SAVER |
| ZombiU | $49.73 | $10.26 (17% off) | Amazon | Yes |