Pre-order Halo 3: ODST through Amazon, get $20 in credits

by Justin McElroy { Aug 20th 2009 at 11:00AM }

If you already know for a fact you're going to buy Halo 3: ODST (and you're not planning on hocking games with GameStop for it) this may just be your best bet. Slickdeals points out that pre-ordering the $60 game from Amazon will net you a $10 video game store credit (plus $5 extra with coupon HALOODST) and a $5 Amazon MP3 Credit .

In case you're not so hot with math, that effectively brings the price of the game to thirteen dollars. We're not sure how anyone could pass that up.

Tags: amazon, bargain, halo-3-odst, microsoft

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Paul @ Aug 20th 2009 11:06AM

nice, they have $10 credit deal with MW2 as well.

I much prefer these preorder deals as opposed to a treasure map or whatever

Liam Sevier @ Aug 20th 2009 11:07AM

I managed to use the coupon yesterday, but passed it to a friend and she was not able to use it. Checked the slickdeals forum and apparently many people are not able to use the coupon. YMMV.

Access Granted [No one can stop Mr. Domino!] @ Aug 20th 2009 11:07AM

Seems more like it brings it down to 40 dollars. Also Amazon FTW!

Bravo6 @ Aug 20th 2009 11:09AM

I came up with it costing $72? What gives?

nightmare452 @ Aug 20th 2009 11:17AM

Joystiq, the $5 mp3 credit won't work on this!

On the rules and regulations on Amazon for this deal, it says:
"Promotional offer is valid from August 5, 2009 through August 31, 2009"

Also:
"If you pre-order or order the qualifying product and place it in your Shopping Cart but do not complete your purchase of the qualifying product, or if you return the qualifying product, you will not qualify for the promotional offer."

Amazon doesn't charge you until it ships, so the sale is not final until Halo: ODST comes out, which is after this offer expires. I have this preordered from Amazon for $46 + the $10 vg credit. Excellent deal still.

Gemini Ace @ Aug 20th 2009 11:24AM

Thirteen dollars? I have to question that math. :-)

JUNG GUNS @ Aug 20th 2009 11:43AM

come on man, it's joystiq. They were trying to be funny.

Gemini Ace @ Aug 20th 2009 12:40PM

So was I. :-)

EX3CUT1ON @ Aug 20th 2009 1:25PM

@ JUNG GUNS

Your american humor is lost on me.

PSP Fan @ Aug 20th 2009 11:27AM

Your title "Pre-order Halo 3: ODST through Amazon, get $20 in credits" is contradicted by your brilliant writing of "In case you're not so hot with math, that effectively brings the price of the game to thirteen dollars. ".

Two things, check your math and to effectively bring the the price of the game down, there would have to be a rebate or instant discount on the game.

Credits for the Amazon MP3 store and a FUTURE video game purchase do NOT bring the price down for ODST. The game is $60.

Some of the worst writing on the web!

Dan @ Aug 20th 2009 11:38AM

You officially fail.

It is called a joke.

*WOOSH*

WTFox @ Aug 20th 2009 11:58AM

(speechless)

RicoRich196 @ Aug 20th 2009 11:32AM

I think seeing as "thirteen dollars" is italicized maybe he knew what he was saying.

JD @ Aug 20th 2009 11:34AM

Can't wait for this game!! I like how I'll have a couple months to enjoy it before some of the other titles I want are out.

norman @ Aug 20th 2009 11:39AM

Hey Joystiq! I'll give you $15 to buy it for me.

jaaaaaaaaaaames @ Aug 20th 2009 12:33PM

damn to bad gamestop got me to preorder it a while ago. oh well i wanted sgt johnson :)

Paul @ Aug 20th 2009 12:42PM

man i guess you would hate to hear that you can STILL get sgt. johnson buying it through amazon as well.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/18/pre-order-odst-unlock-sgt-avery-johnson/

Mouthsmasher @ Aug 20th 2009 12:38PM

Still not cheaper than my dad can get it from the company store! :-)

Deezul @ Aug 20th 2009 12:39PM

I'll tell you how I can pass it up. Will Amazon have at 12:01 on the 22nd? Every time I've pre-ordered from Amazon, and I go with free shipping, it shows up a week after the game came out. Fabulous. I'll stick with my Best Buy Pre-order.

Brandon @ Aug 20th 2009 1:34PM

Guaranteed delivery on the release date is only $6. Plus there is no tax. So that's pretty much an even split right there. But I guess you do have to wait for the delivery man to bring it to you.

Battousai8728 @ Aug 20th 2009 2:14PM

they don't even have the collector's edition, nor Sgt. Johnson. I hate GS but I'm gonna get me my ODST controller and Sgt Johnson unlock.

Deezul @ Aug 20th 2009 3:17PM

Only buy from GS if you want the controller. Best Buy has Sgt. Johnson if you pre-order as well. I'm still on the fence about the ODST controller. I have the Halo 3 edition 360, so I have a green controller. And along with my other 360, I already have 8 total wireless controllers, and a wired one. Do I need another?