Video Game Coupons

Video Game Coupon Codes

There are two basic types of video game coupon codes you'll come across on the internet. The first are unchanging codes that everyone can use as often as they like. These can be for permanent or temporary offers from retailers for special discounts or promotions. A great example is the popular "FREESHIPALL" code you can use at GameStop for free shipping on all of your orders. These codes don't have a limit to number of uses but may have time limits imposed on them.

The second type of coupons are unique sequences of letters/numbers that have a one-time use. Often you'll receive slips of paper with orders from online retailers with a special code you can enter for a few dollars off your next order. Importer Play-Asia is famous for these codes. You can only use the coupon once, and often they expire after a few weeks to one month. These codes are frequently traded and listed by gamers who won't be making another order in the time allotted.

Sources

You can find coupon codes from websites and message boards all over the internet. Small, disposable coupon codes, such as the kind from Play-Asia, can usually be found in forums posted by users who won't use the coupon before it expires. A quick trip through a search engine will find several sources for these magic numbers and letters.

Two indispensable sources for video game codes, discounts, sales and all things thrifty are CheapassGamer and The Frugal Gamer. These sites dedicate themselves to monitor video game prices around the net. Not only that, but each site has a buzzing message board filled to the brim with other price-minded gamers looking to save (and help others save) money. Coupon code threads can always be found here, usually "stickied" at the top of the threads list.

Permanent Codes

Here's a list of some of the most common video game coupon codes you can use on various retail sites around the web.

EB Games Coupons (from cheapassgamer.com):

• Enter CAG15 for 15% off used video games, or CAG16 for 16% off orders over $50
• Enter SAVER for free shipping on pre-owned video games.
• Enter HB20 for 20% off video game strategy guides.

GameStop Coupons

• Enter MYBMYS15 for 15% off used games under $50.
• Enter MYBMYS20 for 20% off used game orders between $50 and $75.
• Enter MYBMYS25 for 25% off used game orders over $75.
• Free value shipping anywhere in the U.S.: FREESHIPALL
• Enter 3FOR2PO, buy two used games and get one free!
• Enter 3FOR2PC, buy 2 in-stock PC games and get one free!