Price Alerts

Never miss a deal again. Set up price alerts to get notified when games drop to your target price.

How Price Alerts Work

ReadyGame offers two flexible alert options that can be used independently or together:

Option 1: Target Price Alert

Get notified when the price drops to or below your specified target price.

Example: Current price is $59.99. You set a target price of $29.99. You'll be notified when the price drops to $29.99 or lower.

Option 2: Price Drop Alert

Get notified whenever the price drops by a specified amount from any price point.

Example: Current price is $59.99. You set a drop threshold of $10. You'll be notified when:

• Price drops from $59.99 to $49.99 or lower (first drop of $10+)
• Price drops from $49.99 to $39.99 or lower (another drop of $10+)
• And so on for each significant price drop

Combining Both Options (OR Logic)

You can enable both options at once. When both are enabled, you'll be notified when either condition is met:

Example: Current price is $59.99. You set:

• Target price: $29.99
• Drop threshold: $15

You'll be notified when:

• The price drops to $29.99 or lower, OR
• The price drops by $15 or more from any point

This means you won't miss a good deal even if it doesn't quite reach your target price!

Setting Up an Alert

Step 1: Sign In

You'll need a free ReadyGame account to set up price alerts. Sign up if you don't have one.

Step 2: Find Your Game

Search for the game you want to track and go to its price comparison page.

Step 3: Click "Create Alert"

Look for the bell icon or "CREATE ALERT" button on the game page. If you already have an alert, you'll see "EDIT ALERT" with a green bell icon.

Step 4: Configure Your Alert

Choose one or both alert options:

Option	What it does	Best for
Notify me when price drops to	Alerts when price reaches your target	Waiting for a specific price point
Notify me on each price drop of	Alerts on every significant drop	Tracking ongoing deals

Important: Your target price must be lower than the current price.

Step 5: Advanced Settings (Optional)

• Only notify when item is in stock: Skip alerts for out-of-stock deals
• Exclude stores: Don't get alerts from specific retailers

Step 6: Save and Wait

Click "Create alert" and we'll monitor prices 24/7. You'll receive an email when a matching deal is found.

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Patient Buyer

You want to buy "Elden Ring" but only at a great price.

• Current price: $59.99
• Your settings:
  • Target price: $29.99
  • Price drop alerts: Off

Result: You'll only be notified when Elden Ring hits $29.99 or lower.

Example 2: Deal Hunter

You want to catch any good deal on "Cyberpunk 2077".

• Current price: $59.99
• Your settings:
  • Target price: Off
  • Price drop threshold: $20

Result: You'll be notified every time the price drops by $20 or more, like $59.99 → $39.99, then $39.99 → $19.99.

Example 3: Best of Both

You have a target price but don't want to miss significant drops.

• Current price: $69.99
• Your settings:
  • Target price: $29.99
  • Price drop threshold: $25

Result: You'll be notified when either:

• Price reaches $29.99 (your dream price), OR
• Price drops by $25+ (e.g., $69.99 → $44.99)

Managing Your Alerts

View and manage all your alerts from your Profile page. You can:

• See all active alerts with current prices
• Edit target prices and thresholds
• Delete alerts you no longer need
• View your alert history

Alert Tips

Be Realistic

Check the price history to set a realistic target. If a game has never dropped below $30, setting a $10 alert might mean waiting a very long time.

Watch for Patterns

Many games go on sale during:

• Steam seasonal sales (Summer, Winter)
• Black Friday / Cyber Monday
• PlayStation/Xbox sales events
• Publisher anniversary sales
• Game awards season

Use Both Options Together

For games you really want, enable both options:

• A realistic target price you'd be happy to pay
• A drop threshold to catch unexpected flash sales

Notification Settings

Control how you receive notifications in your account settings:

• Email notifications
• Price alert frequency