This, With Launch Day a Month Away
When Sonic fans–at least those in North America–set out to purchase Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing next month, they may be treated to a nice discount on nearly all editions of the game.
This story started with a news tip from Skai Cyan, who informed us of Gamestop’s price cuts for ASR. The retailer’s website reflects price points of $49.99 for the next-generation versions of the game–both on XBOX360 and PS3. That is atypical from a normal $59.99 price point. Further, the Wii edition of ASR has a $39.99 price point listed–a nice change from the usual $49.99 prices of new releases. The DS edition sits at $29.99.
But that’s not all. We did some digging and found that other U.S. retailers are following suit. Toys ‘R’ Us also reflects the same price points for ASR. Meanwhile, Wal-Mart shows XBOX 360 and PS3 editions of the game with a $49.82 price, but there’s no cut yet for the Wii edition.
It’s not yet clear whether UK retailers will offer the same price break to consumers.
So, with about a month to go until launch day, fans–and their wallets–have something more to look forward to when purchasing the game. Thanks to Skai Cyan for helping us get the ball rolling with this story via our News Tips system. If you have news to share, be sure to share it with us by clicking News Tips at the top of every page.
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Dang it! Now I have even more reason to buy this game when it comes out!!!
Sweet that means I can get the 360 & DS versions together
I coulda told you this. I pre-ordered the game and payed it’s full price last week, and with tax it came out to only about $54.
Sounds… good? I mean, yeah, it is good. Cheaper is always good. I just hope it’s still worth the price.
YAY!
I can’t buy this game when it’s expensive! So i price cut is perfect for me! Or… I can buy it, but I don’t want to waste my money on a mediocre game. 
Big deal, I paid $48.99 even. No shipping and no tax. Since it’s a pre-order I’m guaranteed that price even if the price goes up again, or even better if the price goes down then I pay even less.
If this is true, I better let my retailer know. I pre-ordered in full price at the $60 mark. I’m sure I can get that money back, or at least invest it in another pre order title.
Good price. But what’s the price of 360 version on Best Buy?
I preordered the 360 version but no the DS but oh well 80 something isn`t too much
Honestly, I had no idea this wasn’t already common knowledge. I guess working at GameStop (where this has been the listed pricing for quite some time) can do that to a guy.