Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Greenberg: 360 sales more than double over Black Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/greenberg-360-sales-more-than-double-over-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/greenberg-360-sales-more-than-double-over-black-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/greenberg-360-sales-more-than-double-over-black-friday/#commentsAccording to Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg, Xbox 360 sales saw a serious increase thanks to the post-Thanksgiving shopping madness known as Black Friday. While Greenberg doesn't disclose specific numbers, he notes in a recent tweet that Black Friday granted the Xbox 360 its "biggest sales week of the year," with Microsoft selling over twice as many units than the previous week. That certainly sounds like a lot, though the average weekly sales in October -- based on NPD figures -- were slightly above 60,000 units.

Assuming November's weekly average was similar, Microsoft certainly didn't come close to topping Sony's impressive Black Friday total of 440,000 PS3 consoles. And let's not forget Nintendo's Black Friday success: 550,000 Wii consoles and DS / DSi sales in excess of one million units. Rest assured we will break down the exact November numbers once the NPDs shake out later this month.

[Via Gamasutra]

JoystiqGreenberg: 360 sales more than double over Black Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aaron-Greenbergblack-fridayblack-friday-2009businessMicrosoftxboxxbox-360Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NPD discovers why people braved the Black Friday crowds]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/npd-discovers-why-people-braved-the-black-friday-crowds/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/npd-discovers-why-people-braved-the-black-friday-crowds/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/01/npd-discovers-why-people-braved-the-black-friday-crowds/#commentsNPD, known in the video game world for its US sales charts, has released its first study of the Black Friday phenomenon. "The Anatomy of Black Friday 2009" is based on a survey of 1,700 shoppers about their Black Friday shopping activities. Why, exactly, did shoppers wake up at ridiculous times and stand out in the cold just for the privilege of being crammed into Best Buy or wherever like sardines? For 35% of Black Friday shoppers, it was a specific item. "I saw an item I wanted advertised on sale" was the top response, followed by "I was just curious to see what was out there."

The top reason for not subjecting themselves to the crowds and queues to buy anything on Black Friday? No, it wasn't "I'm not crazy," it was "no money."

JoystiqNPD discovers why people braved the Black Friday crowds originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anatomy-of-black-friday-2009black-fridayblack-friday-2009dealsnpdrecessionshoppingTue, 01 Dec 2009 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo gives thanks for plenty of holiday week hardware sales]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendo-gives-thanks-for-plenty-of-holiday-week-hardware-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendo-gives-thanks-for-plenty-of-holiday-week-hardware-sales/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/30/nintendo-gives-thanks-for-plenty-of-holiday-week-hardware-sales/#commentsNintendo announced that over 1.5 million of its various game systems were sold last week. Not last month, last week. Thanks to Black Friday and two new DSi bundles, Nintendo could afford all the trimmings for a resplendent company Thanksgiving. Not that we know whether or not Nintendo had one of those. The point is, Nintendo sold a bunch of stuff and made a lot of money.

According to Nintendo's estimates, more than 550,000 Wii systems were sold last week, and over 1 million DS and DSi systems. The release of two new DSi bundles (along with a few crazy prices) could have had something to do with that last statistic. By selling that many handhelds, Nintendo broke its own sales record for the holiday weekend! Though the company didn't manage to beat last year's 800,000 Wiis sold, which means that, despite still selling a huge number of Wiis, and despite all those DS sales, Nintendo is completely doomed, right?

JoystiqNintendo gives thanks for plenty of holiday week hardware sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-friday-2009DSdsinintendonintendo-dsisalesWiiMon, 30 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Deals Day Four: Prince of Persia, Lucidity, Guild Wars marked down]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/steam-deals-day-four-prince-of-persia-lucidity-guild-wars-mar/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/steam-deals-day-four-prince-of-persia-lucidity-guild-wars-mar/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/29/steam-deals-day-four-prince-of-persia-lucidity-guild-wars-mar/#comments The next-to-last day of Steam's "Early Holiday Sale" brings with it an eclectic collection of discounted PC titles, including last year's Prince of Persia ($14.99), Battlefield 2 ($14.99), Lucidity ($2.49) and Guild Wars Trilogy ($24.99). Also, here's a link to a Black Friday sale for a 1TB internal HDD. If you've been following this Steam sale for the past few days, you're probably hurting for hard drive space right about now.

Make sure you free up some room before tomorrow -- at 8 a.m. PST, the last batch of 24-hour sales will be announced. Stay tuned!

JoystiqSteam Deals Day Four: Prince of Persia, Lucidity, Guild Wars marked down originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battlefield-2black-friday-2009dealearly-holiday-saleguild-warslucidityprince-of-persiasalessteamvalveworld-of-gooSun, 29 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Deals Day Three: Resident Evil 5, Left 4 Dead, Borderlands on sale]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/28/steam-deals-day-three-resident-evil-5-left-4-dead-borderlands/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/28/steam-deals-day-three-resident-evil-5-left-4-dead-borderlands/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/28/steam-deals-day-three-resident-evil-5-left-4-dead-borderlands/#comments To quote the immortal words of the musical revolutionaries known as Widelife, "all things just keep getting better!" For the purpose of this post, "all things" include Steam's post-Thanksgiving deals, which seem to have hit critical value mass today. Resident Evil 5 for $24.99? Borderlands for $33.49? Ghostbusters for $9.99? Left 4 Dead: Game of the Year Edition for $7.49? Daddy like.

Once again, if you don't like the games which have had their prices temporarily torn in twain, tune in tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. PST for the next batch of deals.

JoystiqSteam Deals Day Three: Resident Evil 5, Left 4 Dead, Borderlands on sale originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009borderlandsdigital-distributionGhostbustersleft-4-deadresident-evil-5salessteamvalveSat, 28 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Deals Day Two: KOTOR, Dead Space, L4D2 discounted]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/27/steam-deals-day-two-kotor-dead-space-l4d2-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/27/steam-deals-day-two-kotor-dead-space-l4d2-discounted/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/27/steam-deals-day-two-kotor-dead-space-l4d2-discounted/#comments The second day of Steam's five-day-long "Early Holiday Sale" has arrived, bringing with it another batch of wallet-friendly prices on a few excellent titles. The highlight from today's offers is, of course, Left 4 Dead 2, which you can now purchase for just $37.49.

A few older titles have also undergone a bit of cost reduction surgery, including Dead Space, which is $14.99 for today only, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which is just $2.49. None of these float your boat? Swing back by tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. PST for the next round of cheapenings.
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For more Black Friday coverage, check out Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Sales,
And other Black Friday 2009 stories today from Walletpop.com

JoystiqSteam Deals Day Two: KOTOR, Dead Space, L4D2 discounted originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009dealsalesteamvalveFri, 27 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[EA takes 30 percent off several PC games until Monday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/26/ea-takes-30-percent-off-several-pc-games-until-monday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/26/ea-takes-30-percent-off-several-pc-games-until-monday/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/26/ea-takes-30-percent-off-several-pc-games-until-monday/#comments
 EA's online store is running an exciting Black Friday sale, with downloadable PC games getting 30 percent off from now until Monday. We're talking about discounts on a bunch of games here, with standouts such as Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box for a cool $21 and Mass Effect for a very reasonable $14.

Not everything is on sale, however -- some of the newer titles like Left 4 Dead 2 and the Dragon Age Collector's Edition don't qualify (though the regular version of the latter is on sale for $35). If you're determined to get good deals on some of these newer games, we have a feeling you'll be able to find 'em somewhere.

[Via Big Download]

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JoystiqEA takes 30 percent off several PC games until Monday originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009burnout-paradiseburnout-paradise-the-ultimate-boxdragon-age-originseaelectronic-artsleft-4-dead-2mass-effectsaleThu, 26 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam's Black Friday deals will probably put it out of business]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/26/steams-black-friday-deals-will-probably-put-it-out-of-business/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/26/steams-black-friday-deals-will-probably-put-it-out-of-business/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/26/steams-black-friday-deals-will-probably-put-it-out-of-business/#comments After reviewing Steam's Black Friday offerings, we can't help but find the post-Thanksgiving sales offered by other retailers kind of adorable. Aww, you're knocking $10 off the price of Red Faction: Guerrilla? That's cute. Steam is selling that game, and almost every other game by THQ in an enormous, $49.99 bundle. You've got a buy-one-get-one-free deal on LucasArts adventure games? How quaint. Steam is selling like, every LucasArts PC game ever in yet another $49.99 bundle.

On top of those two preposterous offers, Steam will be slashing prices on a handful of games every day for the next five days. Today's sales include Batman: Arkham Asylum for $24.99, Far Cry 2 Fortune's Edition for $9.99 and Dragon Age: Origins for $37.49. In short, you should spend as much time downloading things from Steam as you possibly can this weekend -- with prices like these, we're guessing they'll be filing for bankruptcy some time before Christmas.

JoystiqSteam's Black Friday deals will probably put it out of business originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009bundledealdigital-distributionlucasartssalessteamthqvalveThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:05:00 EST<![CDATA[All the great Rock Bands started at Old Navy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/all-the-great-rock-bands-started-at-old-navy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/all-the-great-rock-bands-started-at-old-navy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/all-the-great-rock-bands-started-at-old-navy/#comments We can't tell you the number of times we've been packed into the mall during holiday season like angry, sweater-draped sardines and thought "This is great, but what if four people could swing plastic instruments around and warble an off-key version of 'Thunderstruck' just a few feet from us?" Finally, a retailer has stepped up to cater to our needs as Old Navy has announced it'll be putting Rock Band kiosks in 700 of its stores beginning on Black Friday.

Also, on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16, those who spend more than $25 at the store will get a free Rock Band track to take home, though we can't imagine why you'd want to play Rock Band at home when you could be playing in Old Navy.

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JoystiqAll the great Rock Bands started at Old Navy originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The 2010 Edition is here!


We wish it didn't have to be like this. But it is. Gorged, bloated and possessed by the lure of unbeatable savings, you will scratch and claw your way through masses of equally frenzied shoppers. There, in the dim light of dawn, you will forsake all that was sacred of the Thanksgiving, and take what's yours -- for an awfully good price. So then, let us be your guide.

We've scoured the Black Friday circulars of nationwide retailers and singled out the video game deals in the guides below. Just click on a retailer to view:



Head past the break for additional tips!

Continue reading Black Friday Video Game Deals Hub

JoystiqBlack Friday Video Game Deals Hub originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbest-buyblack-fridayblack-friday-2009dealsDSgamestopguideholidazeholidaze-2009kmartMicrosoftNintendosalesearstargettoys-r-usvideo-gameswalmartWiiXbox-360Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop's Black Friday bundles are delectable]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/gamestops-black-friday-bundles-are-delectable/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/gamestops-black-friday-bundles-are-delectable/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/gamestops-black-friday-bundles-are-delectable/#comments First off, we just want to apologize in advance if this post is the catalyst that forces you to wake up at 3 a.m. on Friday morning. Sincerely, we're sorry. But we just thought you'd want to know that GameStop will be offering some mighty tasty console bundles from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the day after Thanksgiving. For $300, you'll be able to pick up an Elite 360 with Pure, Lego Batman and your choice of Bakugan or Call of Duty 4, which is sort of like Sophie's Choice, if Sophie had to choose between eating delicious pie or a rusty folding chair. Those same three Benjamins will also net you a 120 GB PS3 Slim with LittleBigPlanet and the God of War collection.

Now, keep in mind that our friend Cheapy D says you'll probably be just as well served getting Black Friday deals from an online retailer like Amazon. We know, we normally don't trust bald people either, but you don't have to wake up before the paperboy this way. We think the choice is pretty clear.

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For more Black Friday coverage, check out Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Sales,
And other Black Friday 2009 stories today from Walletpop.com

JoystiqGameStop's Black Friday bundles are delectable originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bakuganblack-friday-2009gamestopgod-of-wargod-of-war-collectionlego-batmanMicrosoftpureXbox-360Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed for Black Friday: Old Navy giving Lego Rock Band with $20 clothing purchase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/confirmed-for-black-friday-old-navy-giving-lego-rock-band-with/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/confirmed-for-black-friday-old-navy-giving-lego-rock-band-with/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/confirmed-for-black-friday-old-navy-giving-lego-rock-band-with/#comments We hope you've been putting off purchasing that that new fleece jacket you've had your eye on, because Old Navy will be running one hell of a video game deal this coming Black Friday. As suggested by a supposedly leaked circular earlier this month, anyone who spends $20 on the store's merchandise will receive Lego Rock Band for free on the platform of their choice.

The rumored deal was recently confirmed by a television spot (which unfortunately has yet to find its way online). We contacted a handful of locations in Texas, Ohio and Illinois, all of which said the offer would be valid at their stores. However, both the advertisement and the store representatives we spoke to mentioned that copies of the game will be "extremely limited," so we suggest getting to your nearest store as close to its 3 a.m. opening time as your tryptophan-infused body will permit.

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For more Black Friday coverage, check out Black Friday Deals, Cyber Monday Sales,
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JoystiqConfirmed for Black Friday: Old Navy giving Lego Rock Band with $20 clothing purchase originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009dealslego-rock-bandMicrosoftNintendoofferold-navyrock-bandsaleshoppingWiiXbox-360Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon pre-Black Friday 'lightning deals' begin today [update 2]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/amazon-pre-black-friday-lightning-deals-begin-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/amazon-pre-black-friday-lightning-deals-begin-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/amazon-pre-black-friday-lightning-deals-begin-today/#comments Update 2: And now the second round for 12PM PST/3PM EST has been added as well.

Update 1: We've added the 9AM PST/12PM EST games below. Get 'em while they're hot, folks!

Everyone's favorite Amazonian retailer (after leafcladmailorderbrides.com, of course) has revealed a handful of hints for its pre-Black Friday selection of "Lightning Deals." Starting today at 9AM PST, Amazon will be offering games ranging from ... well, we don't really know, now do we? CheapAssGamer believes the first hint to indicate New Play Control Pikmin. Check out the hints for yourself below and feel free to speculate away in the comment section, you big speculator you. We'll update the deals as the day goes on.

9AM PST/12PM EST - All titles 50% off
  • New Play Control Pikmin - $14.98
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year edition for PlayStation 3 - $25.00
  • Rock Band 2: Special Edition for Xbox 360 - $70.00
  • Rock Band 2: Special Edition for PlayStation 3 - $70.00
  • Big Beach Sports - $10.00
  • UFC: Undisputed for Xbox 360 - $25.00
12PM PST/3PM EST
  • Call of Duty: World at War for Nintendo Wii - $27.00 (46% off)
  • Black & Crimson Nintendo DS Lite - $97.98 (25% off)
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JoystiqAmazon pre-Black Friday 'lightning deals' begin today [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonblack-fridayblack-friday-2009DSgoogleholidaze-2009lightning-dealsMicrosoftnew-play-control-pikminNintendopikminretailWiiXbox-360Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo launching Limited Edition DSi bundles featuring Mario, 'brain teaser' DSiWare packs]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/limited-edition-dsi-bundles-featuring-mario-brain-teaser-dsiw/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/limited-edition-dsi-bundles-featuring-mario-brain-teaser-dsiw/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/23/limited-edition-dsi-bundles-featuring-mario-brain-teaser-dsiw/#comments This Black Friday, November 27, Nintendo will release DSi bundles containing pre-installed software to the value of $20. The metallic blue DSi bundle (a new color for the States) will feature Mario-themed DSiWare, while the white is for those with "a passion for brain teasers."
  • Blue version: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, Dr. Mario Express, WarioWare: Snapped!, Mario Calculator and Mario Clock.
  • White version: Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Sudoku, Brain Age Express: Math, Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics, Photo Clock.

There is no altered price to go with the announcement of these bundles, so we're guessing the units will retail at the normal $170 price. Of course, it is Black Friday, so check various retailers for the best deals.

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JoystiqNintendo launching Limited Edition DSi bundles featuring Mario, 'brain teaser' DSiWare packs originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-friday-2009brain-agedonkey-kongDSdsi-bundlesdsiwareholidaze-2009marioNintendowariowareMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Wal-Mart's Black Friday deals [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/rumor-wal-marts-black-friday-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/rumor-wal-marts-black-friday-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/rumor-wal-marts-black-friday-deals/#comments GamerDeals.net has posted what it claims are Wal-Mart's Black Friday deals and, if accurate, there are some serious savings to be had. Probably the most prominent deal would be the doorbuster on Rock Band 2 Special Edition for PS3 or 360, which will net you the full band kit and the game for a paltry $50. Another impressive deal, shoppers can pick up a PS3, Infamous, "Batman" (Arkham Asylum, we're assuming) and a copy of The Dark Knight for $299. In comparison, the Xbox 360 gets the lukest of lukewarm bundles ever, an Xbox 360 Arcade unit complete with the Madagascar 2 game and both Madagascar movies on DVD.

Other deals include select console titles for between $7 and $25, select PC games for $25 and a $98 doorbuster on DS Lites (time to clear that stock, amirite?). Head over to GamerDeals for the full rundown. We were unable to confirm the deals with Wal-Mart, though we were told that the official Black Friday announcement will arrive on Monday, November 23.

Update: Scans of Wal-Mart's ad are online, confirming the deals on the list -- except for the Rock Band 2 deal, which is actually the first Rock Band Special Edition for $50.

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JoystiqRumor: Wal-Mart's Black Friday deals [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-friday-2009dealsDSMicrosoftNintendowal-martWiiXbox-360Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Toys R Us Black Friday deals leaked]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/rumor-toys-r-us-black-friday-deals-leaked/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/rumor-toys-r-us-black-friday-deals-leaked/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/16/rumor-toys-r-us-black-friday-deals-leaked/#commentsDon't want to grow up or pay full price for video games? A list of purported Black Friday game deals for Toys R Us has shown up online, with a few temporary price drops that may justify a late night or early morning trip to TRU on November 27.

Most of the great deals are "5AM Doorbusters," which means that if you have yet to pick up Halo 3: ODST, Need for Speed Shift, or Forza 3, they'll all be $34.99 ... at 5AM. Good luck! Also marked down at that obscenely early hour: Dead Space Extraction, which most of you have yet to pick up. It'll be just $24.99. Whether any of that is worth getting up at ridiculous o'clock to fight each other over is your call. See the full list of deals here.

[Thanks Pete!]

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JoystiqRumor: Toys R Us Black Friday deals leaked originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009dead-space-extractionforza-3halo-3-odstholidazeholidaze-2009Microsoftneed-for-speed-shiftNintendotoys-r-usWiiXbox-360Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Best Buy's 2009 Black Friday deals]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/rumor-best-buys-2009-black-friday-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/rumor-best-buys-2009-black-friday-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/13/rumor-best-buys-2009-black-friday-deals/#comments According to Gear Live, Best Buy's Black Friday 2009 ad circular has been leaked, and all the deals have been revealed. Gamers have quite a bit to look forward to, specifically some decent hardware bundles and heavily discounted games. The console deals include a PS3 with Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time and LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year Edition for $299, as well as a 120GB Xbox 360 Elite bundle with four (thus far unidentified) games for $299. Also up for grabs will be Brain Age or Mario DSi bundles for $169.99 with a free $20 gift card.

Several recent Xbox 360 and PS3 releases will be on sale for $34.99, including Brütal Legend, Left 4 Dead 2, Dragon Age. Many older titles will be $20 or less. Meanwhile, several Wii titles will be reduced to $14.99, while certain DS titles will drop to $9.99 or less. Hit the source link for the full (and still rumored) set of deals. We've contacted Best Buy to verify the ad.

Update: Best Buy has responded to Joystiq about the ad, saying, "As a matter of company policy, Best Buy does not comment on rumor and speculation and so we are unable to confirm if our Black Friday insert has leaked."

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JoystiqRumor: Best Buy's 2009 Black Friday deals originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009DSholidazeholidaze-2009MicrosoftNintendorumorWiiXbox-360Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Friday deals for Kmart and Sears revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/black-friday-deals-for-kmart-and-sears-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/black-friday-deals-for-kmart-and-sears-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/black-friday-deals-for-kmart-and-sears-revealed/#comments And there it is. The first shot across the bow. The first salvo of sweet - yet brief! - holiday sales offers. The first indication that, yes, the day after Thanksgiving is going to be Hell for retailers once more. Behold: The video game-related Black Friday sales selections of Kmart and Sears, which we've posted after the jump. Please avoid trampling one another as you make your way down there.

Here's a few big ticket items: Kmart's offering a free copy of Halo 3: ODST with the purchase of every Xbox 360 Elite, and both stores are cutting prices on a ton of big-ticket games (L4D2, Dragon Age, Brutal Legend) by $20. November 27 is going to be a long, long day, friends.

[Via GamerDeals]

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JoystiqBlack Friday deals for Kmart and Sears revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2009dealsDSholidayholidazeholidaze-2009kmartMicrosoftNintendosalesearsWiiXbox-360Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Possible free Lego Rock Band with $20 Old Navy purchase on Black Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/possible-free-lego-rock-band-with-20-old-navy-purchase-on-black/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/possible-free-lego-rock-band-with-20-old-navy-purchase-on-black/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/05/possible-free-lego-rock-band-with-20-old-navy-purchase-on-black/#commentsWe're going to approach this scanned Old Navy Black Friday ad with as much skepticism as we can muster, both because there are a lot of variables and because we, personally, are trying to convince ourselves not to join the Black Friday crowds at Old Navy, of all places.

According to the ad, the retailer will be offering free "Lego Rock Band video games" with purchases of $20 or greater on Friday, November 27. "Your preferred platform may not be available," the ad warns, presumably due to limited overall supply. We're wary that it could be a demo or something like that, but the fact that Old Navy will also be selling Rock Band 2 bundles, and giving away guitar controllers with said bundles, makes this doorbuster deal seem more likely. But it's still crazy to hand out a $50 video game with $20 worth of clothes.

If you want to check it out for yourself, Old Navy stores will be open at 3AM that day. Have fun!

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