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Rockgamer · Local time: Apr 29, 2009, 11:58 PM

I've been kind of interested in this one, and this limited edition (at the same price as the regular edition, no less) is just what I needed to convince me to get it day one (because honestly, I'm a sucker for limited/collector's editions). While a new version of Guilty Gear would be preferable, this will definitely be enough to hold me over until that happens.

After perusing CAG, there seems to be three main options for getting it. The cheapest route seems to be Amazon at $60 with no tax (for most people) and free shipping, along with 10% off if you have an ECA membership bringing the total to about $54. However, aside from the stuff in the limited edition there is nothing extra. If you pre-order online at GameStop the game is $60 plus tax (shipping is free with the code SAVER), and you also get the free artbook. And finally, if you pre-order at GameCrazy (in-store only), the game is also $60 plus tax, and instead of an artbook you get a collector's edition Mana potion energy drink.

Though I'd normally go for the cheapest option, I'm also a sucker for pre-order bonuses, and out of the two options I think I'd rather have the artbook over the energy drink.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Rockgamer · Local time: Jun 30, 2009, 08:25 AM

Same for me as well. It shipped out yesterday so I'm hoping to get it by today or tomorrow (since I got upgraded to free 3-day shipping), even though the arrival date is listed as Thursday.

I keep getting more and more excited every time I see this game, so even though I got burned by SFIV (not the game's fault really, I probably just overhyped myself for it considering I've never been a huge SF fan), I expect great things from this one. Guilty Gear has always been my favorite 2D fighting series, and I think Blazblue will live up to that.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Rockgamer · Local time: Jun 30, 2009, 09:30 AM

The original order I placed was free shipping, but it was estimated to take about 7-10 days to arrive. They had the option to pay to upgrade to either three day shipping (which I think they gave me for free since they had some offer for free three day shipping on all pre-orders after I had already ordered it) or overnight shipping, but the prices just aren't worth it if you ask me.

It does vary by retailer, though. Our Amazon gives you free shipping on orders over $25, and it usually takes about a week or so for the order to arrive. Again, you can pay for either two or three day shipping, but it's just not worth it (I think I once ended up paying $25 for a $13 book just to get it in time for my mom's birthday). They have Prime, a service you can sign up for that gives you free two shipping on all orders regardless of price, but that's like $70 a year.

Newegg, on the other hand, has free three day shipping on all orders I believe. That's probably about the best you can get on shipping around here.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Rockgamer · Local time: Jun 30, 2009, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by RacinReaver

Newegg only gives free 3-day on select items, otherwise you're charged on a per-item rate instead of per-order.

Didn't know that. I've only used them about three or four times, but every time I have I've always gotten free three day shipping. I guess now I'll have to make sure the items qualify.

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