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[Prototype 2 $30 at Amazon, Gold Box deals all day]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/prototype-2-30-at-amazon-gold-box-deals-all-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/prototype-2-30-at-amazon-gold-box-deals-all-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/29/prototype-2-30-at-amazon-gold-box-deals-all-day/#comments The very recent Prototype 2 enjoys a deep discount on Amazon today, as the all-day component to the retailer's Gold Box offers. It's on sale for $29.99, and will be joined by a new, temporary deal every couple of hours.

Currently, that deal is the Wii's Cyberbike, which is, yes, an exercise bike that hooks up to the Wii. Thrifty Nerd's Googling of the clues for future sales suggest we'll see discounts on Final Fantasy XIII-2, WoW: Cataclysm, the Disgaea 4 Premium Edition, and even the SoulCalibur V Arcade Fightstick.

JoystiqPrototype 2 $30 at Amazon, Gold Box deals all day originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 May 2012 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationprototype-2ps3wiixboxTue, 29 May 2012 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon Gold Box: save on PS3, Army Corps of Hell, more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/amazon-gold-box-save-on-ps3-army-corps-of-hell-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/amazon-gold-box-save-on-ps3-army-corps-of-hell-more/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/27/amazon-gold-box-save-on-ps3-army-corps-of-hell-more/#comments Amazon's "Gold Box" of limited-time deals is offering exclusively video game related offers today, starting with an all-day discount on a 320GB PS3 system. It's currently $259.99, only $10 more than the version with a 160GB hard drive, making you a complete fool if you buy the 160GB one today.

Other deals include Army Corps of Hell for $30 (going on right now), and offers on PS3/Xbox headsets, Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and UFC games. Find the list of clues after the break and set your alarm accordingly.

Continue reading Amazon Gold Box: save on PS3, Army Corps of Hell, more

JoystiqAmazon Gold Box: save on PS3, Army Corps of Hell, more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonarmy-corps-of-helldeal-of-the-daygold-boxmicrosoftplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaxboxTue, 27 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon Gold Box kicks off with $100 credit on Xbox 360/Kinect bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/21/amazon-gold-box-kicks-off-with-100-credit-on-xbox-360-kinect-bu/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/21/amazon-gold-box-kicks-off-with-100-credit-on-xbox-360-kinect-bu/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/21/amazon-gold-box-kicks-off-with-100-credit-on-xbox-360-kinect-bu/#comments Once again, Amazon is offering an all-video game Gold Box, which is a kind of treasure chest that makes you progressively poorer as you rifle through it. The Deal of the Day starts the offers off on a good note: a $100 credit with purchase of the 4GB Xbox 360 Kinect bundle.

The first timed deal is the Wii's Exerbeat. You can find hints for the rest of the offers, including Harry Potter games, Hasbro Family Game Night, and more, after the break.

[Thanks, Cameron.]

Continue reading Amazon Gold Box kicks off with $100 credit on Xbox 360/Kinect bundle

JoystiqAmazon Gold Box kicks off with $100 credit on Xbox 360/Kinect bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gbamazondeal-of-the-daydsgold-boxkinectmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3pspsonywiixboxTue, 21 Jun 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon Gold Box marking down games all day, Crysis 2 is deal of the day]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/amazon-gold-box-marking-down-games-all-day-crysis-2-is-deal-of/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/amazon-gold-box-marking-down-games-all-day-crysis-2-is-deal-of/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/amazon-gold-box-marking-down-games-all-day-crysis-2-is-deal-of/#comments Once again, Amazon has elected to mark down select video games across a number of platforms as part of its Gold Box promotion. Check out the remaining clues after the jump! If you're not a fan of uncertainty, you can also grab Crysis 2 for $35 in Amazon's Deal of the Day.

Continue reading Amazon Gold Box marking down games all day, Crysis 2 is deal of the day

JoystiqAmazon Gold Box marking down games all day, Crysis 2 is deal of the day originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 May 2011 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonCrysis-2deal-of-the-daygold-boxmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxWed, 18 May 2011 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[StarCraft 2 headlines game-related Lightning Deals on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/starcraft-2-headlines-game-related-lightning-deals-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/starcraft-2-headlines-game-related-lightning-deals-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/starcraft-2-headlines-game-related-lightning-deals-on-amazon/#comments It's time once again to save on a seemingly random selection of nine games -- the Amazon Gold Box is loaded with game deals today. The Deal of the Day is Starcraft 2 for $39.99, but if that's not the craft you're after, you can also pick up the World of Warcraft Battle Chest right now (until 11AM EST, at least) for $18.

Hints for upcoming deals suggest that savings for Dragon Age and Kingdom Hearts games are on the way, along with Bulletstorm. Find the full schedule, with hints, after the break.

Continue reading StarCraft 2 headlines game-related Lightning Deals on Amazon

JoystiqStarCraft 2 headlines game-related Lightning Deals on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbulletstormdeal-of-the-daydragon-agegold-boxkingdom-heartspcplaystationps3Starcraft-2world-of-warcraftworld-of-warcraft-battle-chestTue, 19 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dragon Quest VI, Medal of Honor, and a bunch of Wii music items in Amazon Gold Box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/dragon-quest-vi-medal-of-honor-and-a-bunch-of-wii-music-items/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/dragon-quest-vi-medal-of-honor-and-a-bunch-of-wii-music-items/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/23/dragon-quest-vi-medal-of-honor-and-a-bunch-of-wii-music-items/#commentsAmazon is offering a spate of gaming deals in its Gold Box today, revealing a new time-limited offer every couple of hours. Strangely, the discounts are about half Wii music-game themed -- things like the Wii versions of Michael Jackson: The Experience (the Deal of the Day at $30), Rock Band 3, and Dance Dance Revolution.

However, the non-Wii part includes savings on the DS version of Plants vs. Zombies, Dragon Quest VI, Civilization V and others, so the lack of a fully committed theme is forgivable. Find the list after the break.

Continue reading Dragon Quest VI, Medal of Honor, and a bunch of Wii music items in Amazon Gold Box

JoystiqDragon Quest VI, Medal of Honor, and a bunch of Wii music items in Amazon Gold Box originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazoncivilization-5deal-of-the-daydragon-quest-vidsgold-boxmedal-of-honormichael-jackson-the-experiencemicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3rock-bandrock-band-3wiixboxWed, 23 Feb 2011 10:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Epic Mickey for $30 and other legendary deals in Amazon's Gold Box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/epic-mickey-for-30-and-other-legendary-deals-in-amazons-gold-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/epic-mickey-for-30-and-other-legendary-deals-in-amazons-gold-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/18/epic-mickey-for-30-and-other-legendary-deals-in-amazons-gold-b/#commentsToday, Amazon's Gold Box is filled with games, offering discounts on a single game or accessory every couple of hours. In addition to that, the Deal of the Day is also a game -- Disney Epic Mickey for $29.99. That makes it quite a bit less risky for those that are interested in the well-reviewed game but scared of, say, the camera.

The current Lightning Deal is Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 on multiple platforms ($39.99 on PS3 and Xbox 360, $34.99 on Wii, and $19.99 on DS). To see what's coming next, head past the break. Spoiler warning: the Ear Force is strong with this one.

Continue reading Epic Mickey for $30 and other legendary deals in Amazon's Gold Box

JoystiqEpic Mickey for $30 and other legendary deals in Amazon's Gold Box originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondsear-forceEpic-Mickeygold-boxmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3star-wars-the-force-unleashed-2wiixboxTue, 18 Jan 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Yes, another set of Amazon game deals today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/01/yes-another-set-of-amazon-game-deals-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/01/yes-another-set-of-amazon-game-deals-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/01/yes-another-set-of-amazon-game-deals-today/#commentsAmazon refuses to stop tempting us with awesome deals, hosting an all-video-game Gold Box today -- including some popular discounts that came over the crazy weekend, revisited. The deal of the day is Just Dance 2 for $25.99, representing the perfect opportunity for you to pick it up as a gift for someone else. (Yeah, that's the ticket!)

Lightning deals include Plants vs. Zombies for $13.99 on Xbox 360, and several deals that have yet to be named specifically. We've got "guesses" after the break courtesy of Thrifty Nerd. We say "guesses" because, as repeat deals, it's not too hard to figure them out. Likely highlights include discounts on the DSi XL, PS3, and Vanquish. In addition, there's another whole list of "family-friendly" discounts today for day 2 of Amazon's "17 Days of Deals."

[Thanks, Noah]

Continue reading Yes, another set of Amazon game deals today

JoystiqYes, another set of Amazon game deals today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondisney-sing-itdsdsi-xlgold-boxjust-dance-2microsoftneed-for-speed-hot-pursuitnintendopcplants-vs-zombiesplaystationps3wiiwii-partyxboxWed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Heavy Rain leads an all-PS3 Amazon Gold Box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/heavy-rain-leads-an-all-ps3-amazon-gold-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/heavy-rain-leads-an-all-ps3-amazon-gold-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/heavy-rain-leads-an-all-ps3-amazon-gold-box/#commentsIf you're looking to buy PS3 sadness simulator Heavy Rain just in time for the PlayStation Move patch, Amazon has discounted it to $39.99 as its Deal of the Day. In addition, the retailer has devoted its Gold Box page entirely to PS3 stuff today, with deals launching through 11PM ET.

Right now, you can also get Madden NFL 11 for $44.99. Future deals, according to Thrifty Nerd's guesses, may include 3D Dot Game Heroes and Transformers: War for Cybertron. Let the all-day Amazon refreshing marathon commence!

[Thanks, MLC]

JoystiqHeavy Rain leads an all-PS3 Amazon Gold Box originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxheavy-rainmadden-nfl-11playstationps3Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Amazon's Gold Box is all Xbox 360 today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/psa-amazons-gold-box-is-all-xbox-360-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/psa-amazons-gold-box-is-all-xbox-360-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/27/psa-amazons-gold-box-is-all-xbox-360-today/#comments We hope you understand, dearest reader, that when we alert you to one of Amazon's game-related Gold Box sales it is in the name of public service. After all, any sale that features BioShock 2 brand new for $40 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2 for $46.50 (until 12PM ET) -- with other Xbox 360 "games and accessories" deals littered throughout the day -- is always worth bringing to your attention, right? And besides, who doesn't enjoy solving a few puzzles ... when they lead to extra savings:
  • 12PM ET: "Prepare to journey to the darkest reaches of space in this RPG hit." (Our guess: Mass Effect 2, duh.)
  • 2PM ET: "BioWare's deepest universe to date just got bigger..." (Our guess: Wait -- Mass Effect 2 ... again? Hmmm ... or maybe the Dragon Age expansion, Awakening?)
  • 5PM ET: "Rock out with your Stratocaster." (Our guess: Rock Band -- likely of the "Rock Band 2" variety. But maybe just another guitar for your collection?)
  • 7PM ET: "A legendary war between two of science-fiction's most popular characters." (Our guess: Aliens vs Predator, obviously -- but they're not "characters," they're monsters!)
  • 9PM ET: "Charge up your Xbox 360 controllers." (Our guess: Clearly, this is the power to shoot energy from your hands. A lightning deal indeed!)
  • 11PM ET: "This hit franchise comes to life on Xbox 360." (Our guess: The answer is Cars. Or, yeah, we have no idea whatsoever ... )

JoystiqPSA: Amazon's Gold Box is all Xbox 360 today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazaondealsgold-boxMicrosoftpsaretailsaleXbox-360Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 deals in the Amazon Gold Box today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/ps3-deals-in-amazon-gold-box-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/ps3-deals-in-amazon-gold-box-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/22/ps3-deals-in-amazon-gold-box-today/#comments Amazon's Gold Box is offering PS3 savings all day, with Dante's Inferno for $38.99 as the "Deal of the Day" (on Xbox 360, too). The additional Lightning Deals are listed below, starting with a Batman sale; and followed by Amazon's hints for the remaining deals. We've also included our best educated guesses -- share yours in the comments. (Note: Time listings are according to Eastern Time.)
  • 9AM: Batman: Arkham Asylumm: $29.99
  • 12PM: "This storied fighting franchise returns for another bout" (Guess: Tekken? Street Fighter? Fight Night? Tough to say.)
  • 4PM: "You might have played this RPG on your 360" (Guess: No clue, actually, but the hint's not a super great pitch, is it?)
  • 7PM: "Help Lego Dr. Jones through your favorite cinematic moments" (Guess: Lego Indiana Jones 1 or 2)
  • 9PM: "Wave around your PS3" (Guess: Maybe Nyko's Blue Wave Remote? Either way, waving around your system doesn't sound like a very safe thing to do. Now, moving it, on the other hand ... )
  • 10PM: "Don't 'tapout' on this great MMA deal" (Guess: UFC 2009 Undisputed)
Again, those are our seventh grade-educated guesses (thanks for nothing, overly-abundant fall harvest on our parent's farm), but we feel pretty confident you'll read the actual item listing rather than just purchasing sight-unseen. Right folks? Right?

[Thanks, Kenny]

JoystiqPS3 deals in the Amazon Gold Box today originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealsgold-boxsaleMon, 22 Mar 2010 09:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Left 4 Dead 2 for $35 today, lightning game deals on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/left-4-dead-2-for-35-today-lightning-game-deals-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/left-4-dead-2-for-35-today-lightning-game-deals-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/left-4-dead-2-for-35-today-lightning-game-deals-on-amazon/#comments We may not have been huge fans of Left 4 Dead 2 (except for Xav!), but you might be tempted to try it for yourself through Amazon today where you can pick up this Deal of the Day for just $35 on Xbox 360 or $28 on PC.

Additionally, Amazon's Gold Box is featuring video game Lightning Deals throughout the day. Currently, the standard edition of Fallout 3 is going fast (for $18), but seven more deals are queued up. We only have hints as to what they'll be -- the next one sounds a heckuva lot like Assassin's Creed II [update: it is -- for $38.98] -- but if "the original zombie killing hit" teased for 5PM ET today doesn't turn out to be the Amiga/DOS classic Horror Zombies from the Crypt, somebody's getting sued for false advertising.

[Thanks, Goldenchild]

JoystiqLeft 4 Dead 2 for $35 today, lightning game deals on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealsgold-boxlightning-dealsMicrosoftsaleXbox-360Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon offers Assassin's Creed 2 for $40, other PS3 titles get Gold Boxed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/amazon-offers-assassins-creed-2-for-40-other-ps3-titles-get-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/amazon-offers-assassins-creed-2-for-40-other-ps3-titles-get-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/15/amazon-offers-assassins-creed-2-for-40-other-ps3-titles-get-g/#comments We know that we've approached that proximity to Christmas where you feel bad buying things for yourself, but Amazon's got a pretty enticing offer running today. For just $39.78, the online retailer will let your grab a copy of Assassin's Creed 2 for the 360 or PS3. Yeah, it's probably money you should be spending on presents for your stupid family -- but once they see Ezio's first double-blade assassination, we're sure they'll understand.

But wait, there's more! Today's Gold Box offers are all for games on the PS3 platform. You can find a full list of the clues for each of these time-released sales after the jump. The next clue, which goes live at 12 EST, references "an electrifying adventure in Empire City," so we're guessing that a discount for Hannah Montana: The Movie: The Game is right around the corner. What? Her concerts are freaking electrifying.

Continue reading Amazon offers Assassin's Creed 2 for $40, other PS3 titles get Gold Boxed

JoystiqAmazon offers Assassin's Creed 2 for $40, other PS3 titles get Gold Boxed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonassassins-creedassassins-creed-2dealsgold-boxinfamousMicrosoftsalesubisoftubisoft-montrealXbox-360Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's 'Gold Box' erupting with game savings this Friday, Aug. 28]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/amazons-gold-box-erupting-with-game-savings-this-friday-aug/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/amazons-gold-box-erupting-with-game-savings-this-friday-aug/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/amazons-gold-box-erupting-with-game-savings-this-friday-aug/#comments
Sorry, folks looking for schweet dealz on washing machines and bounce houses -- this Friday's "Gold Box" event on Amazon is all about video games. Which games, we don't know. In keeping with tradition, at 12:01 a.m. PDT on August 28, the retailer will reveal the day's Gold Box Deal: a discounted game that'll remain on the cheap until it sells out or Saturday rolls around.

After that, the lightning rounds begin. The identities of the specially-priced games won't be revealed until the moment they're up for grabs (although hints at what they'll be will appear beforehand). We'll be back with those once the sale kicks off. Until then, just keep wishing really hard that the game you've had your eye on gets put in the Box.

JoystiqAmazon's 'Gold Box' erupting with game savings this Friday, Aug. 28 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonDSgold-boxMicrosoftNintendoWiiXbox-360Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DDR Hottest Party 2 leads all-rhythm Amazon Gold Box [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/ddr-hottest-party-2-leads-all-rhythm-amazon-gold-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/ddr-hottest-party-2-leads-all-rhythm-amazon-gold-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/27/ddr-hottest-party-2-leads-all-rhythm-amazon-gold-box/#commentsToday's Amazon Deal of the Day is the Wii's Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 bundle for $35. It'll be available all day or until supplies run out. Along with this offer, Amazon is running limited-time Gold Box deals on rhythm games and accessories, starting with -- how fortuitous! -- an extra Konami dance pad for Wii for $20.

This deal will be active until 1PM EDT. As usual, the retailer has offered hints about the rest of the Gold Box offers. If any of these sound like they might be something you want, keep an Amazon tab open today!

[Thanks, Gary]

JoystiqDDR Hottest Party 2 leads all-rhythm Amazon Gold Box [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonddr-hottest-party-2gold-boxkonamimusicNintendorhythmWiiMon, 27 Jul 2009 10:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's 'Gold Box' contains PS3 deals today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/amazons-gold-box-contains-ps3-deals-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/amazons-gold-box-contains-ps3-deals-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/22/amazons-gold-box-contains-ps3-deals-today/#comments
Amazon has various 'Gold Box' deals running all day for everyone's favorite shiny, monolithic console. While we talk to the e-tailer in an attempt to get more info, have a look the hints:
  • Deal of the Day -- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare GOTY Edition ($28.98)
  • 6AM PDT -- X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition ($39.98) - SOLD OUT
  • 10AM PDT -- HAWX ($39.98) - SOLD OUT
  • 12PM PDT -- Guitar Hero: Metallica ($39.98) - DONE
  • 3PM PDT -- Fallout 3 Collector's Edition ($45.98)
  • 6PM PDT -- "Step into the ring with the Eighth Wonder of the World "
Start guessing!

[Thanks Michael, Blackbeard]

JoystiqAmazon's 'Gold Box' contains PS3 deals today originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealgold-boxretailMon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's 'Gold Box' deals going on today for Xbox 360]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/amazons-gold-box-deals-for-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/amazons-gold-box-deals-for-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/27/amazons-gold-box-deals-for-today/#comments
We gave proper warning yesterday, but now it's game time for the Amazon 'Gold Box' deals. We've been trying to get the straight skinny from Amazon what the deals are, but the company isn't giving us snuggle info love at the moment. So, while we cry, here are the hints:
  • 4AM PDT -- Fallout 3 Collector's Edition
  • 6AM PDT -- "No one fights alone."
  • 10AM PDT --"Tower, this is Ghost Rider. Requesting a fly-by."
  • 12PM PDT -- "Risk it all to go AWOL."
  • 2PM PDT -- "Taking you back to the 80."
  • 3PM PDT -- "This Warthog rush is "Limited"
  • 4PM PDT -- "Give me some hi-hat!"
  • 6PM PDT -- "Shaken, not stirred."
Feel free to speculate. We'll keep knocking on Amazon's door and saying stuff like, "Baby, you know we love you. Just give us the info. Come on! You know NewEgg.com is just our lover, but we'll always love you."

[Thanks, Dan]

JoystiqAmazon's 'Gold Box' deals going on today for Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 May 2009 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxWed, 27 May 2009 09:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon plans 'Gold Box' deals for Xbox 360 on May 27]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/amazon-plans-gold-box-deals-for-xbox-360-on-may-27/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/amazon-plans-gold-box-deals-for-xbox-360-on-may-27/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/26/amazon-plans-gold-box-deals-for-xbox-360-on-may-27/#comments
On Wednesday, May 27 (yes, tomorrow), online retailer Amazon.com will be holding a full day of Gold Box savings for Xbox 360 games. We don't know if this specifically means retail discs or if XBLA titles will also be tossed into the mix.

We've contacted Amazon to find out if we can get the list of deals -- or, at least, hints to what they may be. We'll update if we hear anything back.

[Thanks, Matt]

JoystiqAmazon plans 'Gold Box' deals for Xbox 360 on May 27 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 May 2009 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxTue, 26 May 2009 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[It's a Gold Box full of cheap games [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/13/its-a-gold-box-full-of-cheap-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/13/its-a-gold-box-full-of-cheap-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/13/its-a-gold-box-full-of-cheap-games/#commentsOnce again, Amazon has devoted a day of Gold Box deals to video games. This time, the offers aren't limited to one platform, so everybody has an opportunity to forget about this and accidentally miss out on something they wanted. At least, that's what happens to us.

As usual, Amazon has clues up for the unrevealed deals. Can you solve the puzzle of what you'll be able to buy in a few hours?
In addition, the Deal of the Day is Shaun White Snowboarding on basically every console. You can get an extra ten bucks off the Wii version if you buy it along with Wii Fit -- useful if you happen to be the guy who doesn't own Wii Fit.

[Thanks, greatslack!]

JoystiqIt's a Gold Box full of cheap games [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonDSgold-boxMicrosoftNintendoshawn-white-snowboardingWiiXbox-360Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:43:00 EST<![CDATA[A Luminous Gold Box from Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/12/a-luminous-gold-box-from-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/12/a-luminous-gold-box-from-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/12/a-luminous-gold-box-from-amazon/#commentsFiled under:


One of Amazon's all-video-game Gold Box Deals today, scheduled for 6PM PST, features the teaser text "Get bonus goodies with this radiant crescent." We puzzled out the completely transparent clue all by ourselves, guessing that it was Luminous Arc 2 with its included soundtrack CD. Then, just as we were congratulating ourselves for our moderate riddle-solving skills, Atlus totally spoiled the ending with an email to their "Atlus Faithful" mailing list, confirming the identity of the offer. It must have felt nice for them to reveal something early after all the ESRB spoilers.

Now all we don't know is the price drop the game will temporarily receive -- but at least it's getting one. The $36.99 that Amazon currently charges for the SRPG is painful.

JoystiqA Luminous Gold Box from Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonatlusgold-boxluminous-arc-2srpgMon, 12 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon drops hints for Monday's Video Game Gold Box deals]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/10/amazon-drops-hints-for-mondays-video-game-gold-box-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/10/amazon-drops-hints-for-mondays-video-game-gold-box-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/10/amazon-drops-hints-for-mondays-video-game-gold-box-deals/#commentsFiled under:


Update: It's all going down right here.

For thrifty gamers, Amazon's frequent video game-themed Gold Box sales days are sacred holidays. Admittedly, our luxurious lifestyle prevents us from drooling at the very thought of discounted video games -- but the hints that regularly precede these sales somehow always manage to draw us in. It's like The Da Vinci Code, only with cheap games instead of glaring historical inaccuracies.

Here's the lineup for this Monday's Gold Box deals. We'll leave the Robert Langdoning up to our highly deductive commenters.
  • 6:00 AM - Romp through the garden with your pets.
  • 8:00 AM - A PS3 game that dreams are made of.
  • 11:00 AM - This should hold you over on Xbox 360 until Final Fantasy XIII releases.
  • 12:00 PM - A kid named Ben + Aliens + Wii = Bensational!
  • 2:00 PM - Slimy and award-winning - what else would a PC owner want?
  • 4:00 PM - An alternative to No Child Left Behind.
  • 6:00 PM - Get bonus goodies with this radiant crescent.

JoystiqAmazon drops hints for Monday's Video Game Gold Box deals originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealsgold-boxsaleSat, 10 Jan 2009 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Real Ultimate Buying Power today on Amazon [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/31/real-ultimate-buying-power-today-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/31/real-ultimate-buying-power-today-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/31/real-ultimate-buying-power-today-on-amazon/#commentsFiled under:

"One skilled in the art of stealth -- Nintendo DS". That's the hint Amazon is offering for a Gold Box deal that will go up today at 6PM PST. We don't know the exact identity of the offer, but we can speculate!

Our guess is Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, which just happens to be one of the best games of 2008. What a delight it would be to get it at one of the best prices of 2008! Other ninja-related games we can think of offhand include N+ (another honoree!), Ninjatown (wow, a lot of ninja games in our top 10), Tenchu: Dark Secret (not so great), various Naruto releases, the Izunas, Ninja Reflex, and Taito's Legend of Kage 2 -- which you can get for cheap right now.

[Update: it's Ninjatown for $20!]

JoystiqReal Ultimate Buying Power today on Amazon [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonDragon-Swordgold-boxizunalegend-of-kageNinja-Gaiden-Dragon-SwordNinja-Gaiden-DSNinjatownWed, 31 Dec 2008 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Reminder: Tomorrow's Amazon Gold Box is PS3-centric]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/reminder-tomorrows-amazon-gold-box-ps3-centric/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/reminder-tomorrows-amazon-gold-box-ps3-centric/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/17/reminder-tomorrows-amazon-gold-box-ps3-centric/#commentsFiled under:

Amazon is doing an all-PlayStation 3 Gold Box tomorrow, and as promised over the weekend, we've got the clues for the Lightning Deals. Now, if only we could figure out what the 12PM-1PM game will be ... (all times Pacific):
  • 6AM-10AM - Gooooal!
  • 10AM-11AM - Hell hath no fury like this brother scorned.
  • 11AM-12PM - 60% off these classic stop-motion monster movies in high-def
  • 12PM-1PM - No tombs were harmed in the raiding of this underworld.
  • 1PM-2PM - Mamma mia, here I go again / My my, how can I resist you?
  • 2PM-3PM - Iceland has research facilities?
  • 3PM-5PM - Keep the kids entertained in high-def
  • 5PM-6PM - Watch Spidey in high-def
  • 6PM-10PM - Kage bunshin no jutsu!
Also, today marks the end of the retailer's 15 Days, 15 Video Game Deals promotion with the surprisingly decently-reviewed Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe and Battlefield: Bad Company. Every MK purchase keeps the SS Midway afloat for an extra 3 minutes.

JoystiqReminder: Tomorrow's Amazon Gold Box is PS3-centric originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon-gold-boxgold-boxPS3sonyWed, 17 Dec 2008 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Gold Box deals plus lots more Wii discounts at Amazon [update 7]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/04/gold-box-deals-plus-lots-more-wii-discounts-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/04/gold-box-deals-plus-lots-more-wii-discounts-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/04/gold-box-deals-plus-lots-more-wii-discounts-at-amazon/#commentsFiled under: ,


As promised, Amazon kicked off their all-Wii Gold Box deals last night, with $25.98 copies of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. The Gold Box deals so far include:
  • $10 Namco Museum Remix (gone, but that's probably okay!)
  • $40 Disney Sing It bundle with mic (expired, but that's probably okay!)
  • $10 Trauma Center: New Blood (out of stock!)
  • $20 We Ski (gone!)
  • $35 Wario Land Shake It! (already claimed!)
  • $50 DDR Hottest Party 2 bundle (expired)
  • $30 High School Musical 3: Senior Year Dance
The announced Gold Box deals aren't the only discounted Wii offerings at Amazon today. As part of their "15 Days, 15 Deals" promotion, they've marked down all kinds of Wii games and accessories to ridiculous prices. We've wanted to buy a Balance Board cover for a while, but held off out of an interest in not feeling stupid for paying twenty dollars for one. $2.98 sounds about right! The promotion also includes $40 Active Life: Outdoor Challenge, $20 We Love Golf, and discounts on the Wii Fit Energy Pack (see our impressions!), replacement Wii AC adapters, and maraca shells.

And hey, while you're at Amazon, why not pick up today's MP3 Daily Deal, The Muppets' Green and Red Christmas, for 99 cents?

JoystiqGold Box deals plus lots more Wii discounts at Amazon [update 7] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxnamco-museum-remixstar-wars-the-force-unleashedThu, 04 Dec 2008 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's Gold Box to offer Wii discounts tomorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/amazons-gold-box-to-offer-wii-discounts-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/amazons-gold-box-to-offer-wii-discounts-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/03/amazons-gold-box-to-offer-wii-discounts-tomorrow/#commentsFiled under:


Not even a week after Black Friday, Amazon has announced another pile of Wii deals. Tomorrow, starting at 12AM Pacific time, the retailer's "Gold Box" will feature Wii deals exclusively.

If the event follows previous Gold Box theme days, the first deal will be the Deal of the Day at midnight, which will last throughout the day or until stock runs out. Additional discounts will then be revealed every couple of hours, with a one-hour time limit and a constrained supply. Which means that, if you even have any cash left over from Black Friday, and you want some Wii stuff, you may have to hover around the computer tomorrow!

JoystiqAmazon's Gold Box to offer Wii discounts tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxsaleWed, 03 Dec 2008 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 Gold Box event on Amazon begins with the PS Eye]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/29/ps3-gold-box-event-on-amazon-begins-with-the-ps-eye/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/29/ps3-gold-box-event-on-amazon-begins-with-the-ps-eye/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/29/ps3-gold-box-event-on-amazon-begins-with-the-ps-eye/#commentsFiled under:


As reported yesterday, Amazon is having an All PS3 Gold Box event today. Headlining the deals will be the PlayStation Eye which will be offered at $22.98 all day or until supplies run out, while the Lighting Deals are offered only for a couple of hours or until they are sold out. The statements below hint at what PS3 related products will be during the Lighting Deals -- care to guess what they'll be in the comments? The deals will go live at each corresponding time. We'll update this post throughout the day with the identity of each item and the price, so stay tuned:

It's over!!

JoystiqPS3 Gold Box event on Amazon begins with the PS Eye originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealsgold-boxps3Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[All PS3 Gold Box event on Amazon tomorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/all-ps3-gold-box-event-on-amazon-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/all-ps3-gold-box-event-on-amazon-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/28/all-ps3-gold-box-event-on-amazon-tomorrow/#commentsFiled under:


Back so soon? Amazon's Gold Box goes all PS3 again tomorrow, Wednesday the 29th. You know what that means right? It's going to be a boatload of savings on all things related to the PS3. What's getting a price slash though? No one will know until tomorrow.

At exactly midnight tonight (Pacific Time), the first deal will be available. This discounted item will remain a bargain for the entire day or until supplies last. The second lightning deal will hit at 6am, which will remain available until the third one arrives at 10am. Other successive lightning deals will be at 2pm and 6pm, making a grand total of five items with slashed prices. Hopefully there will be some good games included in this deal.

[Thanks dabamf! via Slickdeals]

JoystiqAll PS3 Gold Box event on Amazon tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealsgold-boxps3Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Get your Wii deal on at Amazon this Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/18/get-your-wii-deal-on-at-amazon-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/18/get-your-wii-deal-on-at-amazon-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/18/get-your-wii-deal-on-at-amazon-this-friday/#commentsFiled under:


Eight Wii games are going to be slashed, bashed, and crashed -- price-wise, anyway -- this Friday as Amazon preps an all-Wii Gold Box. The first, the Gold Box Deal of the Day, will be revealed at midnight Pacific time, and the other seven will be up for grabs as Lightning Deals throughout the day (starting with the first at 6 a.m. Pacific). So get your clicking fingers ready to start clicking, because surely at least one of the deals will be worth buying. Let's hope!

[Via GoNintendo]

JoystiqGet your Wii deal on at Amazon this Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxThu, 18 Sep 2008 12:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon puts PS3 deals in the Gold Box]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/amazon-puts-ps3-deals-in-the-gold-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/amazon-puts-ps3-deals-in-the-gold-box/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/amazon-puts-ps3-deals-in-the-gold-box/#commentsFiled under:


If you've been holding off for just the right moment to get a PS3, that moment may be swiftly approaching: At midnight (Pacific Time) on Wednesday Amazon will be mounting a Gold Box event that features all PS3 deals, all day.

Now, we admit we have no real clue what will be up for grabs or just how good the savings will be. But, hey, if the Circus of Values pulls into town and you miss it, don't come crying to us.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

JoystiqAmazon puts PS3 deals in the Gold Box originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxps3Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Take advantage of a fit Gold Box deal today at Amazon [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/take-advantage-of-a-fit-gold-box-deal-today-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/take-advantage-of-a-fit-gold-box-deal-today-at-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/01/take-advantage-of-a-fit-gold-box-deal-today-at-amazon/#commentsFiled under:

Despite the crazy amount of deals Amazon threw at us last week, the online retailer has another trick up its sleeve. Of course, this time it won't be anything as grandiose -- just a single Gold Box deal, lasting from 10am-1pm PDT.

The wording of the deal has caused some to speculate that Amazon will be offering Wii Fit: "No more slip-slidin' away while you get your Fit on. " However, we think this wording implies that the retailer will be offering a deal on a Wii Fit accessory, like a mat (or maybe even a whole bunch of accessories). Considering Amazon doesn't have the game itself in stock, we doubt they'd be hoarding copies just for a Gold Box when selling them regularly would be easier and more lucrative.

We'll know for sure soon enough, though -- and don't worry, all you cheap readers out there, we'll keep you updated.

Gallery: Wii Fit



[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

[Update: The deal was revealed; you can grab this Wii Fit Balance Board Mat for $16.99 ($8 off). If interested, you have to go to the actual Gold Box (and not the item's product page) to see the slashed price.]

JoystiqTake advantage of a fit Gold Box deal today at Amazon [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesamazongold-boxmatwii-fitTue, 01 Jul 2008 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's Gold Box is full of DS treasures [update 5]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/amazons-gold-box-is-full-of-ds-treasures/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/amazons-gold-box-is-full-of-ds-treasures/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/amazons-gold-box-is-full-of-ds-treasures/#commentsFiled under:

Hey, guess what? You can buy Super Smash Bros. Brawl on Amazon today (and today only) for $25.99!

What a minute -- why are we posting about a Brawl deal on DS Fanboy, of all places? Because, friends, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Amazon is offering up nine Nintendo deals today, which (if our guesses are correct) includes five DS games.

Since all of the said games are published by Nintendo you might own most of them already, but if not, they're games that are definitely worth getting for cheap. So, all you stingy folks that are able to order from Amazon.com should check past the break to see what Gold Box sales are in store for you today.

Continue reading Amazon's Gold Box is full of DS treasures [update 5]

JoystiqAmazon's Gold Box is full of DS treasures [update 5] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondeal-of-the-dayGame-Freakgold-boxlegend-of-zeldamario-kartmario-kart-dsmario-partymario-party-dsNew-Super-Mario-Bros-DSNintendophantom-hourglassPokemonPokemon-DiamondPokemon-PearlRPGThe-Pokemon-Companyyoshis-islandzeldaFri, 27 Jun 2008 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[On sale at Amazon -- Nine cheap games for Nintendo lovers [update 5]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/on-sale-at-amazon-nine-cheap-games-for-nintendo-lovers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/on-sale-at-amazon-nine-cheap-games-for-nintendo-lovers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/27/on-sale-at-amazon-nine-cheap-games-for-nintendo-lovers/#commentsFiled under:

The "Nintendo Icon" Amazon Gold Box has gone live, so it's time for those of you who can shop at Amazon.com to get your credit cards at the ready. With nine different deals on the table today, you might just find something that appeals to you.

The "Deal of the Day" is Super Smash Bros. Brawl for $25.99, which really leaves you with no excuse not to buy it. The lightning deals are where the excitement is always at, though, and there are eight of them that will cycle throughout the day.

Before we get into what's on the list, we must say that the sales are slightly disappointing. Maybe it's just us, but we wish Amazon had included more second-party titles. After all, such games are considered "Nintendo Icons," too. There's one title in particular that we feel is sorely missing -- but we digress.

To see Amazon's hints for the eight lightning deals, just click past the break.

Continue reading On sale at Amazon -- Nine cheap games for Nintendo lovers [update 5]

JoystiqOn sale at Amazon -- Nine cheap games for Nintendo lovers [update 5] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbrawldeal-of-the-daygold-boxlegend-of-zeldasmash-bros-brawlsmgssbbsuper-mario-galaxysuper-smash-bros-brawltwilight-princesszeldaFri, 27 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon busts out the Nintendo deals this Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/25/amazon-busts-out-the-nintendo-deals-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/25/amazon-busts-out-the-nintendo-deals-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/25/amazon-busts-out-the-nintendo-deals-this-friday/#commentsFiled under:


Thrifty gamers, take note: Friday will see Amazon unleash a plethora of Nintendo-related sales. Starting at 12:01am PST, one deal will be revealed at a time, with a total of nine deals available over the course of the day.

As for what exactly will be on sale, we're forced to wait until Friday. That doesn't mean we can't do some snooping, though! Check out previous sales to get an idea for what Amazon will have to offer later this week.

[Thanks, sn1per!]

JoystiqAmazon busts out the Nintendo deals this Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondeal-of-the-daygold-boxgoldboxWed, 25 Jun 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Major savings on Amazon this Friday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/25/major-savings-on-amazon-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/25/major-savings-on-amazon-this-friday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/25/major-savings-on-amazon-this-friday/#commentsFiled under:

Deals of the day? They're great. Gold Boxes? Even better.

Amazon is outdoing itself this Friday, though, by offering nine -- yes, nine -- deals for cheap gamers like ourselves. Aside from the "Deal of the Day" (which will go up at 12am PST, as usual), the online retailer will present eight lightning deals throughout the day. Starting at 6am PST, each deal will run for two hours, with the last occurring at 8pm.

Note: The Gold Box says "Nintendo" sales, so while we bet there will be at least one Wii game on sale, there might be other hardware, software, or accessories on Amazon's plate. Either way, we'll keep you posted on Friday.

[Thanks, sn1per!]

JoystiqMajor savings on Amazon this Friday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealgold-boxWed, 25 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Put on your dancing shoes: Amazon Gold Box deals for rhythm games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/put-on-your-dancing-shoes-amazon-gold-box-deals-for-rhythm-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/put-on-your-dancing-shoes-amazon-gold-box-deals-for-rhythm-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/20/put-on-your-dancing-shoes-amazon-gold-box-deals-for-rhythm-game/#commentsFiled under:

In just a few hours, Amazon will begin another day filled with Gold Box deals on video games, this time for "rhythm/music" titles. The sale event follows a familiar format: one Deal-of-the-Day bargain posted at 12:01 AM PST, then four Lightning Deals trickled out at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM PST, each one available for only four hours or while stocks last.

So, which Wii rhythm games are you expecting? There's a decent-sized list of possibilities, but, uh, not many of them would be considered "decent" themselves:
Looking at that pitiful selection, we're actually hoping that most of the bargains will be for music-based games on other platforms ...

[Via CAG]

JoystiqPut on your dancing shoes: Amazon Gold Box deals for rhythm games originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 May 2008 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondancinggold-boxrhythmTue, 20 May 2008 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Here come Amazon's Gold Box deals [update 2]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/here-come-amazons-gold-box-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/here-come-amazons-gold-box-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/25/here-come-amazons-gold-box-deals/#commentsFiled under:

Just a reminder to all you friendly folks in the U.S. -- Amazon is having crazy DS deals today.

The retailer kicked off its Gold Box sales awesomely, offering Advance Wars: Days of Ruin for $16.99. If we don't say so ourselves, that is damn sweet. You have until 12am Pacific time to bite on this, but we recommend getting it sooner rather than later because we doubt supplies will last.

As for the lightning deals, we've listed them here (with our guesses for ones that haven't been confirmed yet). Keep in mind, these are in Pacific time, and each deal lasts for four hours (assuming they don't go out of stock):
We suppose that with such an awesome "Deal of the Day," we can forgive Amazon for everything else being subpar. Keep in mind, though, that these are just our guesses. We'll update the post as other sales are confirmed.


[Update 1: Master of Illusion was confirmed as the second lightning deal and was added to the post.]

[Update 2: Transformers: Autobots is the third lightning deal. And, would you look at that -- Master of Illusion sold out. Who would have thought?]

[Via CAG]

JoystiqHere come Amazon's Gold Box deals [update 2] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionadvance-warsamazonautobotscall-of-duty-4call-of-duty-4-moder...days-of-ruindealdeal-of-the-daydotdfpsgold-boxintelligent-systemsmaster-of-illusionmodern-warfaren-spacesrpgtenyotransformersFri, 25 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tomorrow's Amazon Gold Box rumored to feature DS games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/tomorrows-amazon-gold-box-rumored-to-feature-ds-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/tomorrows-amazon-gold-box-rumored-to-feature-ds-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/24/tomorrows-amazon-gold-box-rumored-to-feature-ds-games/#commentsFiled under: ,

The word on the street is that Amazon's next game-related Gold Box special is going to feature five DS games, which (as you can imagine) we're very excited about.

The first deal in the Gold Box is the video game "Deal of the Day," and will be made available tonight (technically tomorrow) at 12am Pacific time (or 3am EDT, if you're on the East Coast like this blogger). We know that's ridiculously late to stay up for a deal, but the beauty of it is that you don't have to. Whatever the game is (many are guessing Mario Kart DS because of the upcoming Wii game, but who knows!), it will be on sale for twenty-four hours or until stock runs out.

The other four sales are considered "Lightning Deals," since the marked-down prices only last for four hours (or while supplies last). The first of these will start at 6am Pacific time, while the rest will be made available at 10am, 2pm, and 6pm.

We have some ideas of our own, but what are you hoping to see on sale?

[Via CAG]

JoystiqTomorrow's Amazon Gold Box rumored to feature DS games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazondealdeal-of-the-daydotdgold-boxThu, 24 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon's Wii Gold Box deals return!]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/11/amazons-wii-gold-box-deals-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/11/amazons-wii-gold-box-deals-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/11/amazons-wii-gold-box-deals-return/#commentsFiled under:



Out of nowhere, Amazon has kicked off another day devoted to Wii bargains! Similar to February's series of Gold Box deals, the online retailer has put up a bargain for the day -- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for $29.99.

Four additional "Lightning Deals" will also be posted at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM PST, each sale limited to its four-hour block. Most of these games sell out within minutes, though, so you'll want to start refreshing the Gold Box page around those times.

Amazon has put up clues for the mystery Lightning Deals; we've accompanied them with our guesses!
  • 6:00 AM: "The hunt is on for big game." - Cabela's Big Game Hunter
  • 10:00 AM: "Wii will, Wii will rock you!" - Guitar Hero 3
  • 2:00 PM: "Muster your squad to fight the terrorist threat." - Ghost Squad
  • 6:00 PM: "Get your hardball fix without worrying about rainouts." - MLB Power Pros/MLB 2k8/The Bigs
[Via CAG]

JoystiqAmazon's Wii Gold Box deals return! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongold-boxmario-and-sonicFri, 11 Apr 2008 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon to offer five Wii game deals tomorrow]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/amazon-to-offer-five-wii-game-deals-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/amazon-to-offer-five-wii-game-deals-tomorrow/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/21/amazon-to-offer-five-wii-game-deals-tomorrow/#commentsFiled under:

Amazon must have a warehouse full of Nintendo Wii games it needs to get rid of quick -- the online retailer plans to sell no less than five games tomorrow at bargain prices. The setup for the Gold Box sales is a little complicated, so let's break it down real quick:
  • the first discounted item goes up at 12:01 AM PST tonight and will be on sale all day or until Amazon runs out of stock
  • the second, third, fourth, and fifth deals will show up at 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM PST, each one lasting for only four hours while supplies last
So, what games are you hoping to see on sale? Do you think most of the markdowns will be crap -- pet sims and shovelware? Or are you expecting Amazon to step it up and offer AAA titles at dirt cheap prices?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqAmazon to offer five Wii game deals tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonclipsegold-boxThu, 21 Feb 2008 21:00:00 EST