Target’s ‘Clearance’ Price for Fire Emblem Game Leaves Fans Laughing in Disbelief!

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Summary

  • Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes price remains $59.99 despite being found on clearance at Target.
  • The spin-off game was well-received but failed to match the success of its predecessor.
  • Target faced pricing issues before, including selling a game for more than its regular price.

A passionate Fire Emblem enthusiast recently discovered an unbelievable deal at their neighborhood Target store – they stumbled upon a game from the spin-off series of the franchise, priced far lower than expected. The game in question is Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, which received positive reviews when it was initially launched. However, despite its initial success, the price of this title hasn’t dropped significantly at many retailers since then.

In the scorching summer of 2019, the release of “Fire Emblem: Three Houses” signified a fresh chapter for the strategy game series. Assuming the character of a former mercenary now turned military academy instructor, players can select one of the three main houses to govern, each boasting a group of spirited young scholars as students. The game proved to be a triumphant move for Nintendo, setting a new record by surpassing 4 million copies sold, making it the first and currently only title in the series to achieve this feat. Three years later, its enduring popularity resulted in a spin-off entitled “Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes“, an alternate tale featuring the same primary cast of characters, but adopting the action-packed style of developer Omega Force’s “Dynasty Warriors” games.

The release of “Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes” didn’t achieve the same level of acclaim as its predecessor, but it was generally appreciated by fans and critics alike, despite deviating from conventional “Fire Emblem” gameplay. This game was initially priced at $59.99 on the Nintendo eShop and has remained so ever since. Interestingly enough, Target’s online store also lists the physical version of the game for the same price, $59.99. So, it was amusing when Reddit user emmanuelxxx stumbled upon a clearance sticker on a copy of the game at their local Target store, only to find that it was still priced at $59.99.

Target Clearance Game Costs As Much as on Nintendo eShop

On more than one occasion, gaming fans have found themselves in puzzling pricing predicaments with this particular retailer. Last April, for instance, a Nintendo Switch gamer allegedly discovered a copy of “Sonic Superstars” at their local store’s game section, priced conventionally at $59.99. Yet, a “Circle Deals” label was attached to the standard price tag, boosting it to $79.99 – making Target’s supposed discount a full $20 more expensive than its usual selling price for the game.

In the spring, there was a buzz about Target planning to discontinue the sale of physical media like games and movies by 2025. However, the company’s leadership clarified that these rumors were not true. They did mention, though, that they would decrease the number of DVDs available in their stores, but the supply of physical video game copies is expected to stay the same.

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2025-02-16 03:24