Just in time for the Black Friday deal season, Microsoft announced a $50 price drop coming to all major retailers for Xbox One consoles and bundles last week. While most stores ended up offering the deal early on some bundles, we are now seeing the discounts live across a number of retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Microsoft Store, Walmart, Target and more.
Starting at $349 for the entry level Xbox One without Kinect, Microsoft’s latest console is now $50 under the regular price of Sony’s PlayStation 4. But keep in mind you can easily find PS4’s on eBay for $360 shipped, and we have seen them drop to $350 previously so don’t be surprised to see them go even lower as the deal season continues.
However, there is a way to get Xbox One for even less…
After previewing Microsoft’s free Xbox One game promo in our Friday games post, it has officially gone live this morning. We’ve got all the details of where and how to cash in on it.
Get a free game (up to $59.99 value) when you purchase an Xbox One console. This promo is scheduled to run until September 13th, but we wouldn’t be surprised if popular titles sell out sooner.
Now, retailers are including different console configurations and bundles, which could make it a bit confusing. That’s why we’ve outlined the purchase details from our favorite retailers, including Amazon, Gamestop, Best Buy, and more…
GameStop is offering 15% off one item when you enter until promo code PAYPAL15 at checkout. You can even stack the promo code SAVER to get free shipping.
While we have a number of great console and iOS deals in our daily round up post, you can get a bit more creative using the aforementioned codes on random games, accessories, and even preorders. It’s our understanding that this coupon is only supposed to work if you checkout using PayPal, but as of right now it is working with any valid form of payment. Coupon excludes game consoles, tablets, phones, iPods, and others. It’s scheduled to expire on March 23rd but we wouldn’t be surprised if it gets squashed before then.
Update: Baldur’s Gate II is now available on iPad for $15. It is a remake of Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn and includes content from Throne of Bhaal, Fist of the Fallen, Unbound, A Shadow’s Life, In Defense of the Wild, The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay, and Gallery of Heroes II.
In today’s best game/app deals, Splinter Cell Blacklist drops to $20, MLB 13: The Show for PS3 is $20 as part of Best Buy’s Deal of the Day, and be sure to head below for your daily batch of discounted iOS and Mac content including Endless Alphabet for $1 (Reg. $6) and Shakespeare Pro for free (Reg. $10).
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist has been touted as a true return to form for the series netting the game an 84/100 Metascore. Today you can grab it for just $20 from GameStop, matching the lowest we’ve seen it go for since its release last August.
Head below for the rest of today’s freebies and discounts:
In today’s best game/app deals, the Rayman Legends Xbox One and PS4 pre-order prices have dropped to $40, GameStop is offering the new Tomb Raider on Xbox 360 for just $10 (free shipping on orders over $25), and be sure to head below for rest of today’s highly rated iOS freebies/discounts including Real Cliff Diving and Star Walk HD – 5 Stars Astronomy Guide.
In other game news, Hideo Kojima’s new entry in the popular Metal Gear franchise, Ground Zeroes, has now popped up on Amazon for pre-order. Xbox 360 and Ps3 copies will run you $30, with Xbox One and PS4 versions available at $40.
Designed as a prologue to the story and introduction to the gameplay in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, “Ground Zeroes boasts a central story mode and Side-Ops missions ranging from tactical action, aerial assaults and “covert” missions that will be sure to surprise.”
Greenman Gaming is running a big sale on digital PC versions of all of the Hitman games starting as low as $1.50 using code GMG25-0YUM5-VKMVU. Hitman Absolution is just $5. Beyond that you can grab some great deals on Final Fantasy titles starting at $4.50 (using the above code).
Sony has now unleashed the PlayStation 4 out into the wild, and now it’s Microsoft’s turn. The Xbox One releases tonight with various special live launch events starting at 11pm tonight on Spike TV, Xbox.com and Xbox Live.
As per usual, several retailers will be open tonight across the country at midnight for the launch including Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and Microsoft Stores. Along with some of the most insightful Xbox One reviews from around the web, we’ve put together some handy information below for those looking to grab one tonight…
Today is the day — the next generation of console gaming is upon us — now that the reviews are in, will you be lining up tonight at midnight to pick up your PS4 pre-order or to try to buy one off the shelf? Or is it the Xbox One you have your eye one?
For those looking to get on-board ahead of Black Friday, we have put together some of the most insightful reviews of Sony’s new hardware from around the net, along with some helpful information regarding which retailers will be open tonight for the midnight launch below…
Update 2: TheTarget Buy 2 get 1 Free Sale is now live! There are hundreds of qualifying titles from Call of Duty: Ghosts and Grand Theft Auto V to Battlefield 4, Madden 25, Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, FIFA 14, and Batman: Arkham Origins, to name a few. The deals are spread across all platforms including next gen.
Update: It looks as though the leaked image is for Target’s PS4 launch week discounts, not specifically its Black Friday deals.
More gaming deals leading up to Black Friday are starting to leak after GameStop’s 12 page ad surfaced earlier this month with some serious gaming and console deals. It looks as though Target is next, users on Reddit have posted an image of its upcoming PS4 launch week flyer.
According to the leaked image, Target will be running what might be the best deal on next-gen titles we have seen yet. It will offer a buy 2 get 1 free promo on all in stock games including PS4, Xbox One and what appears to be current gen titles as well. Target will also run a deal on the MOGA Hero Android controller with a $10 Google Play gift card.
Stay tuned to Toys, as we will be keeping you up to date with in-stock next gen pre-orders as availability becomes tighter. Amazon currently has an Xbox One bundle available right now and Wal Mart has a Playstation 4 bundle currently listed as available as well. Both bundles are guaranteed before Dec 25, and are not Day 1 pre-orders.
You can check out the leaked Target ad below the fold. In the time of year when everything goes on sale, keep on eye on Electronicsforward over the coming weeks as we will be separating the not-so-hot discount prices from the actual good deals all month long leading up to Black Friday.
Today in gaming, XCOM Enemy Unknown drops to 50% off for iOS, God of War: Ascension is $15 shipped, and GameStop has the gold and black Nintendo 3DS XL pre-order bundled with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for just $220. Head below for your daily iOS freebies and price drops. In other…
Update: It looks as though GameStop has made some slight revisions since its Black Friday flyer originally leaked. Most notably, Battlefield 4 will be available for $25, when the store opens at 12:01 am Nov 29.
It looks as though the November deal season is coming a little early this year. GameStop’s Black Friday deals have leaked and look to be bringing some deep discounts on games, console bundles and accessories.
All 12 pages of GameStop’s Black Friday flyer have leaked with sales beginning November 29 at midnight. Some of the highlights include Battlefield 4 for $30 $25, Assassin’s Creed IV for $40 and Call of Duty: Ghosts for $10 off. We’ll also see titles like Red Dead Redemption, Borderlands 2, and Skyrim, along with 2013 game of the year contender Bioshock Infinite at 50% off.
You’ll also be able to pick up Dishonored GOTY edition and Splinter Cell Blacklist on Xbox 360 and PS3 for $25 each. Even though Watch Dogs and Drive Club are mentioned in the listings, the flyer is likely subject to change as both titles were officially delayed until next year. While GameStop has officially confirmed the leak, there is a possibility these deals could change before the end of November.
As far as console bundles go, there’s a 250GB PS3 bundled with The Last of Us and Batman: Arkham Origins, along with a 250GB Xbox 360 that comes with Halo 4 and Tomb Raider, both priced at $200. That’s anywhere from $30 to $70 off compared to similar bundles.
Be sure to keep an eye on Electronicsforward through November, as we will be covering the best deals in gaming and tech all month long. You can take a quick look at some of the leaked GameStop flyer below.
It’s going to be difficult for some gamers to transition to next gen hardware right away, so many of us will opt for 360 versions of upcoming multi-gen games. Some will inevitably regret that decision and wish they went next gen in the first place, but don’t worry GameStop has you covered.
