Yes! I knew I'd be vindicated for holding out on getting a 360 until GTAIV came out.

$50 gift card? Sounds like that overpriced wireless adapter is going to be half-off.

BStu

@slomo788: Amazon PR Manager Tammy Hovey confirmed to Joystiq that the Sony wording was in fact "a campaign paid for by Sony" and that Microsoft will be "doing something similar next week." Don't know if there is anything behind that or not...

caleb

microsoft is really pushing GTA IV, I have an xbox and plan to buy the PC version when/if it comes out aswell xD

Archaic Stigma

@stupidfanboy:

Yeah, except in Sony's bundle you're paying $350 for GTAIV, in this bundle you get $50 back in a giftcard.

Strangelove

I bought an xbox 360 on saturday hopefully i will be able to trick them into giving me my free $50 gift card!

RudyRudy

@caleb: PS3Fanboy already explained it. Amazon just looks at you history and entices you with the version for the system that you buy the most games for (a 360 owner that shops on Amazon a lot will see the same thing with the 360).

slomo788

I'm buying my friend his first 360 next weekend, guess I'll wait till tuesday.

Scuba Steve

@okenny :):

nah dude my shit definitly flashed the 3, I know all about the flashing of the different lights (got tricked by the 4 flashing lights before).

I actually think it was just a case of me moving it around while it was on and tinkering with the inner workings of the system indirectly.

After it did this, I cut it off and back on and would game for 5+ hours and it was fine.

This has happened 2wice and BOTH times it has happened AFTER I moved the system from a stationary position.

FunKrusher

@eqhara: "It rotates between a 360 exclusive ad, a PS3 exclusive ad, and a GT:P ad."

Thanks for clearing that up, everytime I have gone to the site it's shown up with the PS3 'in rotation'. I did just notice that "Playstation" is mis-spelled "PlaySation 3"

caleb

I'm one of those "woulda, coulda, shoulda gamers" that hasn't yet made the 360/PS3 leap. I'm sort of waiting for a PS3 redesign and an Xbox that won't catch on fire, but mostly I just have too many other gaming options to justify buying more gaming options. Hell, I don't even have time to play all my PSP, PS2, Xbox, Wii, DS, GBA, GBC, PC, GameCube, etc games.

sandwiches

Hey come on! Kmart has this exact same deal, but it applies to the Playstation 3 as well.

LockeEWiggin1

Meh. Were I still on the fence, I don't think $50 would sway me that much. $50 won't go very far once you have to buy Live, batteries, a wireless adapter, etc, for a new 360 owner.

Metellus

I think the Circuit City deal of

"a Free Second Wireless Controller & A Free Gamer's Savings Club Membership with the purchase of any XBOX 360 Gaming system & any 360 version of Grand Theft Auto IV // Free Controller & Free Membership value = $69.98" (CAG)

is actually better if you plan on purchasing any games in the next year (10% of, especially when you include the $10 CC gift card you get from buying GTAIV there.

TeamSAM

@caleb: It rotates between a 360 exclusive ad, a PS3 exclusive ad, and a GT:P ad.

eqhara

Fuck!!! i just read better, i should've waited a month, lol.

valhum

I don't know if anyone else 'noticed' this of if it could have been a misprint?

[www.amazon.com]

See the "GTA IV: Meant to Be Played on the PS3"?

Just thought that was strange...

caleb

THIS IS AWESOME!!!! Now i can get GTA4 and Mario Kart Wii :oD

valhum

I'm using both of my HD DVD rebate cards for this game. Well, this game and probably Mario Kart.

Also, just use the $50 to buy Microsoft Points. Then you'll have free DLC and another $10-$20 left over.

FanDam

This is why having a Replacement Plan is great, 'cause I was looking to replace my 360 within the next few weeks anyway (is starting to hang up when it shouldn't, will probably RRoD soon). I'll be getting the full value back on what I paid for it, which basically equals a free Elite upgrade, and I technically qualify for the $50 gift card as well.

Lightbunny

Usind my HD-DVD rebate card for GTA as well.

lionkitten

I think its fine that MS sets up a deal for their system. What I don't think is OK is when they buy the commercial. I'm sure they had to pay capcom to make sure that PS3 didn't show up ANYWHERE in the devil may cry 4 commercial. Thats just cheap.

db9

I wonder who takes the hit on this, Best Buy, Microsoft or if it's shared? A retailer would DEFINITELY benefit from this, so maybe this is BB.

Regardless, I think this game will push sales for both systems, but the 360 a bit more. While the PS3 has some interesting games in coming months (GT5P & MGS4, in particular), I think that people that waited for GTA to purchase a console will be purchasing it because they like GTA, not those other games. That being the case, cheaper is better.

DARTH_TIGRIS

@Kadugen: But it's almost worth the value of a game itself. A good consumer resists impulse buying.

Americo

@WreckTheLaw:

yes.

Dakobah

@Mark Wilson: I got my " Sorry bout the HD DVD fiasco Gift Card " last week. Just in time for GTA4. Gotta love those guys...

Mr.SithNinja

@OhTheHugeManatee: Ad will be in this weekend's paper.

Mark Wilson

@Scott3D: I guess you live in Europe, then?

mind in rewind

All this crap is the same it doesn't save you anything, notice you get a gift card for a future purchase, its all a gimmick. The next time the person with the 50-dollar gift card goes in they will spend more than the 50, maybe 20 bucks more. So that's 20 more dollars best buy has of your money plus you probably didn't need the 360 in the fist place.

Kadugen

I sold my 360 months ago and have been mooching off of my roommates. In June we're moving into different places, so I have to start thinking about getting a new 360... Hm.

I still have my harddrive, so all I'll need is an arcade unit right?

WreckTheLaw

@Mr.SithNinja: High roller!

Mark Wilson

@Kyle81:

Care to share your source, sir? I haven't heard anything to that effect.

@DerrickDS: If they said "'if you buy an Xbox 360, get GTA4 for free'" they would have to either up the value of the gift card or get sued. I detect a little angst toward BB. Disgrunteled employee or dejected customer?

Mr.SithNinja

basically, a free controller or year of XBL from Best Buy

E-Grizzle

@DerrickDS:

That's hardly the same thing. That'd be like giving 59.99 away rather than 50 away. Not to mention the fact that there are two versions of GTA IV. The 50.00 gift card is the most practical solution

LittleBigPlaneteer

hhmmm, I already have a 360 AND a $50 gift card from BB, so.... This helps me in no way, shape or form.....

Mr.SithNinja

It's almost like Mark is speaking directly to me!

Americo

They should just say 'if you buy an Xbox 360, get GTA4 for free'. I think that is much more effective.

But, leave it to BB to sucker you back into their store.

DerrickDS

@Fallible: It'd be easier for you if they just cut fifty from the price, but for them, it's better if you give them the full price for everything right off the bat, and then have you come back and spend more money with the card incentivizing it.

Sullyville

@Kyle81:

No they don't

LittleBigPlaneteer

For me, this beats the PS3 bundle in Europe (shame they're not in the same country)

Ryumeka

Nice deal but since I already have a PS3, I stick with the $10 gift card at Circuit City.

M

Wouldn't it be easier to just cut $50 from the retail price?

Fallible

Great deal, if I didn't have a 360 already and saw this deal in the store, I'd absolutely pounce on it.

MS is going to move a bunch of consoles with this deal- Best Buy is the #1 place to get electronics.

Snuffbox

Personally, I'm getting it for the PS3.

The real problem I have is that the week just doesn't have enough days. Between double XP CoD4, this and the MGO beta I just can't find time to fit everything in.

Fallible

Somehow I misread this thinking you got the $50 gift card for just buying the game. Now that would have been a hell of a deal :D

WarlockSoL

@LittleBigPlaneteer: MS has exclusive marketing rights to GTA IV in the US.

Kyle81

Id rather wait for the GTA4 PS3 bundle. Although this is a good deal, its not in the long run as far as the console goes.

Scott3D

@Mr Fortitude: 7 Million? Doubt it

nyaz

@LittleBigPlaneteer: Very often it seems like Sony is run by a bunch of monkeys.

slomo788

@Derigor:Damn that sucks. Before any game but GTA. One question: is it one of the supposedly good models or an old one?

slomo788

@FunKrusher: Make sure you aren't confusing this with the 4-lights error one gets when video cable isn't seated correctly. Many cases of RRoD are actually just this error :\

okenny :)

Wonder how much Msft paid for this deal...

Vabor

"Exclude PS3 version" G i wonder why, stupid microsoft I hate you yet I love you so much.

chacho

Anyone in Canada who wants an Xbox 360 and GTA should check out their local Rogers Video. Free GTA IV with the purchase of any Xbox 360 model.

Books

Really a missed opportunity for Sony. They should have been smart and made deals like this with Best Buy, Rockstar, etc...

LittleBigPlaneteer

Best Buy promotion eh? Ben Popkin will not be happy.

Machete_Bear

@OhTheHugeManatee:

It's for the weekly ad starting on April 27th

LittleBigPlaneteer

@Derigor:

Dude I hear you, 2wice this week my 360 has flashed the RRoD when I moved it around slightly this week, I cut it off then back on and gamed for hours and it was fine.

But I just keep feeling like my shit is going to RRoD any minute now before the release (even though it is refurbished) and that would be seriously WACK!

Good luck with your console though man

FunKrusher

$10 off COD4 GOTY ain't bad either.

OGHowie

this is going to move a WHOLE lotta 360's at Best Buy. I mean the game is going to sell PHENOMINALLY on BOTH systems, but anyone that will be surprised that the 360 version outsells the PS3 version... Actually if anyone is surprised I'd say welcome to 2008.

Can't wait I have a copy of a game given to me as a gift that I already had, that I never opened that I've been savoring to return to Best Buy for this game. Plus I got next tues. off from work!

Lock the doors and cut the celly off! Liberty City here I come!!!

FunKrusher

Thats actually some goos incentives for someone on the fence.

Ra on the A-Team

LOL @ DBZ reference :)

okenny :)

I can't find this on the Best Buy website. I'm trying to get my buddy to finally take the plunge. Please help

OhTheHugeManatee

So that's basically one game of choice for free, yes? Sounds good. Will probably pull some customers in that hadn't really made up their mind between 360 and PS3 yet. By the way, the European (or German as of now) TV spot for GTA4 features a massive Xbox360 marketing part at the end.

Still, the PS3-GTA4 bundle is a great idea to me. Gamers curious about GTA in Europe walk into their local gaming store, and what do they see? Their favourite game bundled with a brand known for appeal in the past. I can only see them making 360-GTA4 their choice if they were offered something like Best Buy does up there.

Candlejack

If they bundled it with an extended warrenty it'd be alot better imo.

Sorry, I'm just bitter than my 360 is failing again. RRoD first time, and now DVD drive this time. And my the 3 year warrenty doesnt cover the dvd drive anyways. guess my gta4 will be on a ps3.

Derigor

I've been saving my free (HD-DVD related) $50 Best Buy gift card for GTAIV. See? I'm responsible!

Good deal, though.

mind in rewind

Wow, thats pretty good!

Too bad everyone around me that wanted a 360 already has one :P

doesntlikedede

I'm calling it now and you can quote me. Grand theft auto 4 will gross 420 million in the first month. I cannot wait for this game.

Mr Fortitude

@NitrousO: Too funny. I've had mine since late 2006, so I won't be taking advantage.

I'll be honest, I'm just really really excited for next Tuesday when I go to EB Games and pick up my preorder.

DaPress

It's like a bundle!

stupidfanboy

Heh, the very moment my friend buys a 360 this appears.

NitrousO