home : hot deals & information involving: games Monday, June 30, 2008
BestBuy
- 10% off in-store
10% coupons for specific items in-store, such as TVs $399+, home entertainment electronics, furniture $99+, external hard drives, games, and some computer accessories.
Discount 12% for people with the BestBuy credit card.
Examples of some deals:
D-Link 5-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch for $9 after in-store coupon.
Useful for networking computers in a room, without having to buy a second Router.
eforcity.com
- Wireless Sensor Bar for Nintendo Wii $2.50 (expired: 11:30am EDT, price raised)
Every Nintendo Wii comes with a wired sensor bar, but this is a good deal if you need one without wires.
Price is $2.50 with free shipping when using code WIIGOWIRELESS during checkout.
Coupon entry is on the page which asks for a credit card number.
This deal is slightly risky, since they are apparently branding some of their own Nintendo Wii products and their products are not yet proven to be of great quality.
No reviews are available on this item, but other inexpensive Wii items branded by eforcity have mixed reviews.
At $2.50 it may be well worth the risk to try this sensor bar, but at only $2.50 do not expect it to be much better than the wired one that comes with the Wii.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Microcenter.com
- Madden 08 for $16
Madden NFL '08 for various platforms is on sale for $10 plus about $6 shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $20 to $30. Update (7/3):
Only Xbox version is available, all others are sold out.
PCMicroStore.com
- $5 off $10, great deals on some electronics cables (expired) (repost)
$5 off $10 coupon code $5off$10 is back, limit one use per address.
A good deal to stock up on some cables, such as:
10-foot Ethernet Cables for $4 each, so you can buy 3 for $12 or $7 for 3 after the coupon with free shipping.
14-foot Ethernet Cables for $5 each, so you can buy 2 for $10 or $5 for 2 after the coupon with free shipping.
25-foot Ethernet Cables for $7 each before coupon with free shipping, or $9 if you buy 2 of the 25-foot cables with the coupon.
USB Cables cost $2.69 for a 6-foot, or $3.75 for a 15-foot.
Add a combination of 10-foot and 15-foot cables, such as 2 10-foot and 2 15-foot for $13 after coupon with free shipping.
ToysRUs.com
- $5 off $25 in-store and online (expired)
For today and Saturday only.
In-store requires the printable coupon, online requires using code 922562 during checkout.
PCMicroStore.com
- $3 off $6, great deals on some electronics cables (expired)
Coupon code $3off6 gives $3 off a $6 purchase of cables.
Limit one use per address.
A good deal to stock up on some cables:
GoGamer.com
- Unreal Tournament 3 for PC $26 (expired) (repost)
Unreal Tournament III is a pretty good first-person-shooter multiplayer game with very good reviews, and is available here with a free T-Shirt for $20 plus about $6 shipping.
Every other store sells it for at least $30.
It is essentially Unreal Tournament 2004 plus a lot of new features, vehicles, weapons, and better graphics.
Fans of Unreal Tournament 2004 should like this new version, but people who did not like UT2004 may not find this game enjoyable either.
BestBuy.com
- Bioshock for PC $20 (repost)
Bioshock for $20 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for around $30.
Review. Update (6/8):
Shipping now costs $3, but it's still a great deal on a great game.
Walmart.com
- Playstation 3 with $100 Gift Card for $409 (repost)
Back in stock.
Sony Playstation 3 40GB at its regular price of $399 plus $10 shipping.
Walmart's deal is different from most other stores, because they are giving a free $100 Walmart.com gift card with purchase.
To get the deal, click "Personalize & Add To Cart" button, just below the Playstation 3 40GB and Blue Box Gift Card item listings in the middle of the page.
This includes just the Playstation 3 and one wireless controller, and no games.
The Playstation 3 can play Blu-Ray movies up to 1080p on HDTVs.
BestBuy.com
- Bioshock for PC $20 (repost)
Bioshock now for $20 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for around $30.
It's one of the most unique and fun first-person-shooter games released in a long time, with excellent reviews, and certainly one of the best games on the market today.
If you like 3D games and have not played Bioshock yet, we highly recommended it especially for $20.
Walmart.com
- Playstation 3 with $100 Gift Card for $409 (expired: sold out)
Sony Playstation 3 40GB at its regular price of $399 plus $10 shipping.
They are giving a free $100 Walmart.com gift card with purchase.
To get the deal, click "Personalize & Add To Cart" button, just below the Playstation 3 40GB and Blue Box Gift Card item listings in the middle of the page.
This includes just the Playstation 3 and one wireless controller, and no games.
The Playstation 3 can play Blu-Ray movies in full 1080p.
BestBuy.com
- Bioshock for PC $23
Bioshock is on sale for $20 plus $3 shipping.
Most other stores sell it for around $30.
It's one of the most unique and fun first-person-shooter games released in a long time, with excellent reviews.
It is one of the most fun 3D games we ever played, and we highly recommended it especially for $23.
CircuitCity.com
- Crysis for PC $20 (expired: 4pm EDT, sold out) (repost)
Back in stock for today only at $20.
Crysis is a popular first-person-shooter game for PC, and most other stores sell it for at least $36.
The game was made by the creators of Far Cry - very similar but not as groundbreaking as Far Cry was when it came out, but Crysis has excellent reviews, and is well worth playing especially for $20.
Here is a downloadable demo.
A powerful graphics card is recommended to play this game.
Crysis is not the sequel to Far Cry. Far Cry 2 is slated for release this Fall.
Shipping costs $2, or free with a $24+ order.
For example, add a 48-pack AAA batteries for $10 and total cost is $30 with free shipping, or a 50-pack CD/DVD Sleeves for $6 for a total cost of $26 with free shipping.
BestBuy.com
- Nintendo Wii for $256 (expired: 5pm EDT, sold out)
Nintendo Wii is in stock at BestBuy.com at its regular price of $250, plus about $6 shipping.
It is pretty rare to find one in stock online, and most stores which do have it in stock usually sell it as expensive bundles.
This is just the Wii system, and includes one controller, sensor bar, and no games.
Total cart comes to $435.
On the final checkout page, an automatic $35 discount appears, making it $400 for the bundle.
The Playstation3 costs about as much as a standalone Blu-Ray player, and of course plays Playstation3 games such as the mega-hit Grand Theft Auto IV.
This particular bundle inclues one gaming controller and no games.
As a cheaper alternative to watching Blu-Ray high definition movies for less money, some people are hooking PCs up to their HDTVs, and buying a Blu-Ray reader drive for $120 after rebate (reviews).
A drive like that will likely require additional software capable of playing Blu-Ray movies.
CircuitCity.com
- Crysis for PC $20 (expired: 12pm EDT, sold out online)
Crysis is a popular first-person-shooter game for PC, and is on sale for $20.
Most other stores sell it for at least $36.
The game was made by the creators of Far Cry - very similar but not as groundbreaking as Far Cry was when it came out, but Crysis has excellent reviews, and is well worth playing especially for $20.
Here is a downloadable demo.
A powerful graphics card is recommended to play this game.
Shipping costs $2, or free with a $24+ order.
For example, add a 48-pack AAA batteries for $10, and total cost is $30 with free shipping. Update (12pm EDT):
It is now sold out online, but the same price is available at Circuit City stores.
CircuitCity.com
- Portal for PC $10 or $12
$10 at CircuitCity stores and CircuitCity.com.
If ordered online by itself, shipping adds $2, or free with a $24+ order.
The reviews of this relatively new first-person-shooter games are decent, probably not worth more than $10, but a good deal since most other stores sell it for $20.
Note, it is included with Half Life's Orange Box, so no need to buy Portal if you plan on buying the entire Half Life series.
BestBuy
- $10 off $75 in video games in-store (expired)
Not valid on game hardware, but a great deal if you're looking to buy some Playstation 3, Wii, or Xbox games in-store.
GoGamer.com
- Unreal Tournament 3 for PC $25 (repost)
Unreal Tournament III is a fairly new first-person-shooter multiplayer game with very good reviews, and is on sale for $21 plus about $3 shipping.
Every other store sells it for at least $30.
It is essentially Unreal Tournament 2004 plus a lot of new features, vehicles, weapons, and better graphics.
Fans of Unreal Tournament 2004 should like this new version, but people who did not like UT2004 may not find this game enjoyable either.
PCMicroStore.com
- $5 off $10, great deals on some electronics cables (expired) (repost)
Another $5 off $10 coupon code $5off$10 limit one use per address.
A good deal to stock up on some cables:
10-foot Ethernet Cables for $4 each, so you can buy 3 for $12 or $7 for 3 after the coupon with free shipping.
14-foot Ethernet Cables for $5 each, so you can buy 2 for $10 or $5 for 2 after the coupon with free shipping.
25-foot Ethernet Cables for $7 each before coupon with free shipping, or $9 if you buy 2 of the 25-foot cables with the coupon.
USB Cables cost $2.75 for a 10-foot, or $3.75 for a 15-foot.
Add a combination of 10-foot and 15-foot cables, such as 2 10-foot and 2 15-foot for $13 after coupon with free shipping.
Firewire Cables for $7 to $11 before coupon with free shipping.
Add a combination of cables to get the cart above $10, then apply the $5 off coupon.
Walmart.com
- Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox360 with 3 Month Xbox Live $62 (repost)
A bundle of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 with a free Xbox Live 3 Month Gold Card for $60 plus about $2 shipping.
Most other stores sell just the game for about $60, and the 3 month card usually sells for about $20 by itself.
The reviews of this game are incredible, however this game is meant for mature audiences only.
GoGamer.com
- Prey game for PC $9 (expired)
Prey is on sale for $6 plus $3 shipping.
This first-person-shooter PC game is 2 years old, but does have decent good reviews.
It sells for around $20 elsewhere.
ToysRUs.com
- $5 off $25 online and in-store, Friday & Saturday (expired)
For today & tomorrow, valid online and in-store.
Cannot apply toward diapers, formula, video game hardware, and special orders.
Walmart.com
- Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox360 with 3 Month Xbox Live $62
A bundle of Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox 360 with a free Xbox Live 3 Month Gold Card for $60 plus about $2 shipping.
Most other stores sell just the game for about $60, and the 3 month card usually sells for about $20 by itself.
The reviews of this game are incredible, however this game is meant for mature players only.
CircuitCity sells the Playstation3 version for $60 with free shipping, and includes a free $10 gift card.
CircuitCity.com
- Grand Theft Auto IV for PS3 or Xbox360, $10 Gift for $60
Grand Theft Auto IV for Playstation3 and Xbox360 at its regular price of $60 with free shipping, and includes a $10 CircuitCity gift card.
PCMicroStore.com
- $5 off $10, great deals on some electronics cables (expired)
Coupon code Deals2buy$5off gives $5 off any $10+ purchase on their website, limit one use per address.
They run a deal like this about once a month, and is a great deal to stock up on some cables, such as:
10-foot Ethernet Cables for $4 each, so you can buy 3 for $12 or $7 for 3 after the coupon with free shipping.
14-foot Ethernet Cables for $5 each, so you can buy 2 for $10 or $5 for 2 after the coupon with free shipping.
25-foot Ethernet Cables for $7 each before coupon with free shipping, or $9 if you buy 2 of the 25-foot cables with the coupon.
USB Cables cost $2.75 for a 10-foot, or $3.75 for a 15-foot.
Add a combination of 10-foot and 15-foot cables, such as 2 10-foot and 2 15-foot for $13 after coupon with free shipping.
Firewire Cables for $7 to $11 before coupon with free shipping.
Add a combination of cables to get the cart above $10, then apply the $5 off coupon.
GoGamer.com
- Half Life 2 The Orange Box for PC $36 (expired: sold out)
The Orange Box is the complete Half Life 2 series for the PC, and includes the original Half Life 2, Half Life 2 Episode One (first expansion), and Half Life 2 Episode Two (second expansion).
Half Life 2 is one of the best first-person-shooter games in the last 5 years with excellent reviews.
Most other stores sell the Orange Box for $45 to $55.
JR.com
- Grand Theft Auto IV for PS3 or Xbox360 $53 (expired: 4/28, price raised to $63)
Highly anticipated video game available for pre-order for $50 plus $3 shipping.
It is expected to be released next Tuesday, and most other stores sell it for $60.
GoGamer.com
- Bioshock for PC $25.50
Bioshock is one of the best first-person shooter games available today on the PC with excellent reviews, and is currently on sale for $23 plus $2.50 shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $30 to $50.