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[The big, bad Black Friday game deals post: 2011 Edition]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/18/black-friday-2011-video-game-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/18/black-friday-2011-video-game-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/18/black-friday-2011-video-game-deals/#commentsIt's nearly the moment you've been preparing for all year, savvy shopper. And right here? Here is the page from which you finalize your Black Friday master plan. You'll show those retailers, alright ... or is it the other way around?
Best Buy GameStop Kmart
Sears Target Walmart
Here we go again, y'all -- one week 'til Black Friday 2011. In that vein, we've once more compiled our annual testament to post-Turkey retail madness, replete with savings from vendors large and small, brick-and-mortar as well as online.

Up above, you can head directly into any of "The Big Six" sections by clicking the individual logos. Down below, some highlights to help guide that process:
  • Best Buy: Consoles on the cheap and the special edition Zelda 3DS [more details]
  • GameStop: Like Best Buy, but you can totally trade in stuff [more details]
  • Kmart: Discounted HD remakes, HD newmakes, and non-HD wagglers [more details]
  • Sears: Mario for the holidays (at home and on-the-go) [more details]
  • Target: Cheapest Mario 3DS bundle, discounted Kinect, in-store Pizza Hut [more details]
  • Walmart: Blue Wiis, the Bats, and so, so many bullets [more details]

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JoystiqThe big, bad Black Friday game deals post: 2011 Edition originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsbest-buyblack-fridayblack-friday-2011dsgamestopkinectkmartmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3pspsearssonytargetwalmartwiixboxFri, 18 Nov 2011 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart sold Modern Warfare 3 early, copies wind up on eBay [update 2: pre-release probably OK?]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/kmart-sold-modern-warfare-3-early-copies-wind-up-on-ebay/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/kmart-sold-modern-warfare-3-early-copies-wind-up-on-ebay/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/kmart-sold-modern-warfare-3-early-copies-wind-up-on-ebay/#comments Blue light special Rumors have been circulating today that Kmart stores have been selling copies of Modern Warfare 3 prior to its official debut next week. It's clear that a handful of copies were definitely sold, as several eBay listings for the game have been popping up (and taken down) all day.

At least one listing that is still active does indeed include a picture of a Kmart receipt. It seems the company got wise to the error, as all the locations we called reported the November 8 release. We suppose if you really want MW3 five days early, you might be able to snag one. Of course, that's assuming you're willing to pay upwards of $100 and the listing survives underneath eBay's watchful gaze.

Incidentally, if you find yourself with a legitimate retail Xbox copy, don't worry about playing it early. Stephen Toulouse, Microsoft's Xbox Live guru, has given the all-clear on Twitter.

Update: Stephen Toulouse has posted a new update on Twitter, stating that Activision has not authorized pre-release play of Modern Warfare 3. According to Toulouse, "Playing early may impact your account!" Seems a bit unfair to anyone who may have legitimately purchased the game from a retailer, but there you go.

Update 2: Now Both Infinity Ward Community Dude Robert Bowling and Mr. Toulouse have clarified that players with early copies of Modern Warfare 3 will not be banned or otherwise punished for playing the game online. We think. Who can tell at this point?

[Thanks, Mike]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3infinity-wardkmartmicrosoftmodern-warfare-3pcplaystationps3sledgehammersledgehammer-gamesstephen-toulousexboxThu, 03 Nov 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Grab LA Noire at Kmart this week, get $20 credit and a free game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/grab-la-noire-at-kmart-this-week-get-20-credit-and-a-free-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/grab-la-noire-at-kmart-this-week-get-20-credit-and-a-free-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/17/grab-la-noire-at-kmart-this-week-get-20-credit-and-a-free-game/#comments Most of you early adopters have likely already secured your copy of LA Noire, but if you've been holding back, Kmart's deal might just bring you down off the fence. From today through Saturday, May 21, any purchase of LA Noire will secure you a $20 credit good towards a future gaming purchase, good through July 2, the Kmart blog has announced.

If you head in-store, you also earn a free game (no accessories or points cards), valued at $19.99 or under. A nice little list is available over on CAG, showing off a wide variety of games to choose from including Alpha Protocol, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Mirror's Edge, No More Heroes and a lot more.

There is a catch: you need to be a Shop Your Way Reward member and head in-store in order to get the deal. But, honestly, it's not much of one since signing up is free and you don't need to be a detective to know people always want more for less.

[Thanks, Eric]

JoystiqGrab LA Noire at Kmart this week, get $20 credit and a free game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 May 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kmartLA-Noiremicrosoftplaystationps3rockstarteam-bondixboxTue, 17 May 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Portal 2 $35 on 360 and PS3 at Kmart Sunday, $30 on PC at GameStop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/portal-2-35-on-360-and-ps3-at-kmart-sunday-30-on-pc-at-gamest/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/portal-2-35-on-360-and-ps3-at-kmart-sunday-30-on-pc-at-gamest/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/28/portal-2-35-on-360-and-ps3-at-kmart-sunday-30-on-pc-at-gamest/#comments If you managed to delay purchasing Valve's gooey, robot-filled puzzler, Portal 2, your patience is about to be rewarded: Two major retailers are significantly cutting the price of the game this weekend. According to the Kmart Gamer Facebook page, the title will be marked down to $34.99 on 360 and PS3 starting May 1 -- an offer that will be running for an undisclosed period of time.

A tipster also sent in an unreleased GameStop circular, revealing that stores will have the 360 and PS3 versions of Portal 2 on sale for a slightly-less-discounted $39.99, but will also have the PC version on sale for $29.99 on April 30. No matter how you slice it, the value-to-science ratio here is simply unbelievable.

[Thanks, MLC!]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopkmartmicrosoftpcplaystationportal-2ps3valvexboxThu, 28 Apr 2011 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart offers $25 off 3DS game alongside 3DS system purchase]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/kmart-offers-25-off-3ds-game-alongside-3ds-system-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/kmart-offers-25-off-3ds-game-alongside-3ds-system-purchase/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/kmart-offers-25-off-3ds-game-alongside-3ds-system-purchase/#comments If you're still trying to decide where to drop your cash on a Nintendo 3DS when it launches this weekend, Kmart's vying for your purchase. Anyone who drops $250 on the handheld can knock $25 off the price of an accompanying launch title. Super Street Fighter IV for a cool $15? Don't mind if we do.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdskmartnintendoretailTue, 22 Mar 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart wants to send you to E3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/kmart-wants-to-send-you-to-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/kmart-wants-to-send-you-to-e3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/22/kmart-wants-to-send-you-to-e3/#comments

You were all set. You had cleared your schedule for the week of E3, you had sharpened your preview-writing pencils and even sprung for a fedora with a card that said "Press" in it. Everything was in place ... until you learned that the 27 rabid fans visiting your site daily weren't enough to get you into the show.

Though your blog may have been too small to satisfy the ESA's now stricter requirements for entry, you just might have one last shot at getting into E3, courtesy of an unlikely source: Kmart. The retailer's gaming blog KmartGamer is using its heft to bring three lucky writers to the event (including paying for airfare and hotel). Writers will cover the event for their own outlets, though their work will be reposted on KmartGamer.

Those who think they're blue light special enough can apply by commenting on the KmartGamer post before March 30.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-2011kmartkmartgamerTue, 22 Feb 2011 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Launch week deals on Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Test Drive Unlimited 2 at Kmart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/launch-week-deals-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-test-drive-unlimited-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/launch-week-deals-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-test-drive-unlimited-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/09/launch-week-deals-on-marvel-vs-capcom-3-test-drive-unlimited-2/#commentsUnless you lucked into one of those half-off coupons from Amazon, you're unlikely to find a better deal on Marvel vs. Capcom 3 at launch than the one Kmart's offering right now -- albeit a deal contingent upon your continued Kmart shopping. From Feb. 15 through 19, the retailer is offering its "Shop Your Way Rewards" members $25 worth of points for in-store purchases of the game. Kmart is also giving away an exclusive poster (above) with MvC3 purchases -- supplies are limited, of course.

In addition, Kmart is throwing a pile of deals at people interested in Test Drive Unlimited 2. Through Feb. 12, the retailer is giving away a free code for a Ferrari 612 Sessanta. In-store purchases for 360 will come with free copies of the PC version of Test Drive Unlimited 1, and PS3 buyers get the first game on PSP thrown in. And if you're a member of that rewards program, you get $10 worth of points. With this kind of bribery, Kmart's making a pretty good argument for becoming a member and getting into a Kmart habit.

JoystiqLaunch week deals on Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Test Drive Unlimited 2 at Kmart originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ataricapcomkmartmarvel-vs-capcom-3Marvel-vs-Capcom-3-Fate-of-Two-Worldsmicrosoftplaystationps3test-drive-unlimited-2xboxWed, 09 Feb 2011 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Two Worlds 2 marked down to $40 at Kmart, buyers get hammered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/two-worlds-2-marked-down-to-40-at-kmart-buyers-get-hammered/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/two-worlds-2-marked-down-to-40-at-kmart-buyers-get-hammered/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/two-worlds-2-marked-down-to-40-at-kmart-buyers-get-hammered/#comments If you're looking to try out the sure lock for 2011's "Most Improved Game of the Year" award recipient, Two Worlds 2, Kmart's making a pretty compelling case for your dollars. The retailer has the game for $40 this week, which will also net you a download voucher for the powerful "BattleHammer of Kroll."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kmartmicrosoftplaystationps3southpeaksouthpeak-gamestopware-interactiveTwo-Worlds-2xboxMon, 31 Jan 2011 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart discounts some hits (and misses) through Jan. 1]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/27/kmart-discounts-some-hits-and-misses-through-jan-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/27/kmart-discounts-some-hits-and-misses-through-jan-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/27/kmart-discounts-some-hits-and-misses-through-jan-1/#comments Looking to burn some of that Christmas cash? Kmart's discounted a number of recent and decent (and not-so-decent) console releases through New Year's Day. If you somehow failed to stockpile games following the season's gift-getting climax this past weekend, you may find some of your wished-for titles in Kmart's aisles.

While a number of the retailer's game discounts are available online (and generally competitive with the going rate), it seems most of Kmart's best deals are subject to in-store availability. If you don't see the sale prices reflected at your local store, just show the manager this post on the MyKmart Blog. Check out complete details, by console, after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kinectkmartmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3wiixboxMon, 27 Dec 2010 13:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart offering 4000 MS Point card for $40 [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/kmart-offering-4000-ms-point-card-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/kmart-offering-4000-ms-point-card-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/07/kmart-offering-4000-ms-point-card-for-40/#comments Update: Kmart.com stopped the promotion, citing an error in the company's computer system that has since been fixed. Sorry folks!

In our never-ending quest to acquire all Microsoft Avatar clothing and props, we relish the moments when Microsoft Point cards are discounted in real-life money. This is one of those moments, with Kmart.com giving 20 percent off of "select game accessories" -- including 4000 MS Point cards.

To be extra clear, that's $50 in points for $40. As SlickDeals.net points out, though, the discount doesn't apply until you've added the card to your virtual basket, and you must enter "KMGIFTS" for free shipping -- "YOGIMMETHISFORFREE" does not work.

JoystiqKmart offering 4000 MS Point card for $40 [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>discountkmartmicrosoftms-pointsxboxTue, 07 Dec 2010 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The big, bad Black Friday game deals post]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/19/black-friday-2010-video-game-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/19/black-friday-2010-video-game-deals/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/19/black-friday-2010-video-game-deals/#commentsUpdate: Follow our coverage of Cyber Monday deals from across the web.

Here it is. Home base. This is the page from which you plot your Black Friday assault on retail. Or ... Is it the other way around?
Best Buy GameStop Kmart
Sears Target Walmart
Meet the "Big Six" -- the most prominent, national retailers to feature big, bad-ass Black Friday game sales. Go ahead -- click them! Highlights include:
  • Best Buy: Family-friendly, custom console bundles [more details]
  • GameStop: Pre-owned merch that's even more affordable [more details]
  • Kmart: Bonus credit with most console purchases [more details]
  • Sears: Order consoles (safely) online, then pick up after the mob has thinned [more details]
  • Target: Solid sales on solid games (or store credit with purchase) [more details]
  • Walmart: Is that a Medal of Honor in the PS3 Uncharted 2 bundle, and $10 Greatest Hits? [more details]

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JoystiqThe big, bad Black Friday game deals post originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbest-buyblack-fridayblack-friday-2010cyber-mondaycyber-monday-2010dsgamestopkmartmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3pspsearssonytargettoys-r-uswalmartwiixboxFri, 19 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Friday: Kmart dishes cross-platform discounts]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/black-friday-kmart-dishes-cross-platform-discounts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/black-friday-kmart-dishes-cross-platform-discounts/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/15/black-friday-kmart-dishes-cross-platform-discounts/#comments We're impressed by some of the already announced Black Friday deals, but not a single one compares to the bounty of enormous discounts offered by Kmart (which is totally different from S-Mart). Brand new games like Fable 3 and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood are going for $40, while game of the year contender Mass Effect 2 can be found for just $10.

The deals apply to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii (NBA Jam for $30, anyone?), and PSP. And yes, before you go quickly clicking through the list of games (highlights after the break!) to see all the discounts, be aware that Madagascar Kartz (still Madagaskartz in our hearts) is on sale for $10. We know what you're getting in your stockings this year!

[Image credit: Thomas Hawk]

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JoystiqBlack Friday: Kmart dishes cross-platform discounts originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Assassins-Creed-BrotherhoodAssassins-Creed-Multiplayerblack-fridayblack-friday-2010k-martkmartmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3pspsonywiixboxMon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions video showcases the Scarlet Suit]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-video-showcases-the-scarlet-sui/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-video-showcases-the-scarlet-sui/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/18/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-video-showcases-the-scarlet-sui/#comments Sure, you've got four different Spider-men to play as in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, but none have been particularly fashionable, wouldn't you say? Today, we're introduced to one of the optional alternate costumes available to those who pre-order the game: Scarlet Spider-Man.

Initially a clone of Peter Parker introduced back in the '90s, the Scarlet Spider Suit is available to those who pre-order the game from Kmart. Swing on past the break for a new trailer of the muscle-tee-sporting lad in action.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionbeenox-studioskmartmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3scarlet-spiderspider-man-shattered-dimensionswiixboxWed, 18 Aug 2010 20:40:00 EST<![CDATA[PS3 250GB on sale for $300 at Kmart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/14/ps3-250gb-on-sale-for-300-at-kmart/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/14/ps3-250gb-on-sale-for-300-at-kmart/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/14/ps3-250gb-on-sale-for-300-at-kmart/#comments In the market for a new PS3? Kmart is offering the 250GB model at a $50 discount, bringing the cost of the console down to $300. Now, think about what else that $300 could get you and you'll realize it's a pretty decent deal: All of those things are fine, don't get us wrong, but you've gotta keep this in mind: none of them will let you play Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. Just saying!

JoystiqPS3 250GB on sale for $300 at Kmart originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kmartplaystationps3uncharted-2uncharted-2-among-thievesSat, 14 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart holding inventory clearance sale; Wii, 360, PSP all discounted]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/08/kmart-holding-inventory-clearance-sale-wii-360-psp-all-discou/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/08/kmart-holding-inventory-clearance-sale-wii-360-psp-all-discou/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/08/kmart-holding-inventory-clearance-sale-wii-360-psp-all-discou/#comments
[Image credit: Wikimedia]
From August 8 through August 14, Kmart is offering lowered -- and some dramatically lowered -- pricing on Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 (the older, less svelte models) and Sony PSP. As this is an inventory clearance sale, we're not looking at discounts on PSP Gos and brand new black Wiis, so much as the original Wii with Wii Sports going for $149.99 (normally $200) and PSP "Entertainment Packs" (think Hannah Montana's purple PSP) going for $129.99 (normally $200).

Remaining inventories of Xbox 360 Arcade systems will be discounted as low as $129.99 (normally $150), and 120GB Elite models will drop to $199.99 (normally $250). If you can find an FFXIII, Splinter Cell: Conviction, or Modern Warfare 2 "Super Elite" bundle (read: 250GB HDD), they'll be going for $279.99 (normally $350). We'd like to apologize in advance to all the Kmart employees about to receive a flood of customer service calls.

JoystiqKmart holding inventory clearance sale; Wii, 360, PSP all discounted originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>discountkmartmicrosoftnintendoplaystationpspsalesonywiixboxxbox-360-arcadexbox-360-super-eliteSun, 08 Aug 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[DJ Hero and other Activision peripheral bundles discounted at Kmart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/03/dj-hero-and-other-activision-peripheral-bundles-discounted-at-km/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/03/dj-hero-and-other-activision-peripheral-bundles-discounted-at-km/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/03/dj-hero-and-other-activision-peripheral-bundles-discounted-at-km/#commentsKmart continues to prove how serious it is about awesome game deals, with temporary price drops on some of Activision's big-box games. If you've been waiting for the right time to buy DJ Hero, we can now confidently tell you exactly when that right time is: August 8 through 14, when Kmart will be selling it for $40 on PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii.

In addition, you'll be able to get the Guitar Hero 5 guitar bundle on the same three systems for $50, the full Band Hero bundle for $80, and, for whatever reason, Tony Hawk Ride for $40. These deals will be available both in-store and online, so you don't have to live anywhere near a Kmart to take advantage.

JoystiqDJ Hero and other Activision peripheral bundles discounted at Kmart originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisionBand-HeroDJ-HeroGuitar-Hero-5KmartmicrosoftMusicnintendoplaystationps3SkateboardingTony-Hawk-RidewiixboxTue, 03 Aug 2010 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Source: Kmart selling Wii for $180 this week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/27/source-kmart-selling-wii-for-180-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/27/source-kmart-selling-wii-for-180-this-week/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/27/source-kmart-selling-wii-for-180-this-week/#comments A trusted tipster sent us this image, which appears to reveal that Kmart is knocking $20 off the usual $200 price of the Wii this week. According to the fine print in the image (full size), the deal runs from today through August 2.

At the time of this writing, both the white and black Wii bundles on Kmart's website were still listed at $200, so it's unclear if this is an in-store only promotion (or if it simply doesn't exist at all). Kmart would not confirm to Joystiq whether or not the deal is available, but it should be noted that our tipster has always been right on the money.

Let us know if you spot the deal at your local Kmart.

[Thanks Master X!]

JoystiqSource: Kmart selling Wii for $180 this week originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hardwarekmartnintendoretailwiiTue, 27 Jul 2010 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart instore deals next week include Mass Effect 2, BFBC2, Heavy Rain]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/11/kmart-instore-deals-next-week-include-mass-effect-2-bfbc2-heav/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/11/kmart-instore-deals-next-week-include-mass-effect-2-bfbc2-heav/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/11/kmart-instore-deals-next-week-include-mass-effect-2-bfbc2-heav/#comments Kmart is having some nice instore deals during E3 week, June 13-19. Although there are heavy discounts on Battlefield Bad Company 2, God of War 3 and Heavy Rain -- the real standout deal is Mass Effect 2 for $20. With those credits saved on the ME2 purchase, it's totally worth grabbing Kasumi's Stolen Memory and next week's Overlord DLC from the Cerberus Network. Check out all the discounts after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Battlefield-Bad-Company-2God-of-War-3Heavy-RainkmartMass-effect-2microsoftplaystationps3xboxFri, 11 Jun 2010 16:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Final Fantasy XIII, Bayonetta, Modern Warfare 2, more for $30 each at Kmart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/final-fantasy-xiii-bayonetta-modern-warfare-2-more-for-30-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/final-fantasy-xiii-bayonetta-modern-warfare-2-more-for-30-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/04/final-fantasy-xiii-bayonetta-modern-warfare-2-more-for-30-ea/#commentsKmart isn't a name we turn to often for game deals, but the retailer has made a pretty strong case for our continued attention, with a bunch of limited-time deals that are, frankly, a little ridiculous. How about paying for just the good half of Final Fantasy XIII? At $30, that's essentially what Kmart is offering.

Time-release RPGs not for you? How about Bayonetta, Metro 2033, or Modern Warfare 2 for $30 each? Even Nier's been marked down to $44.99, though that game is ridiculous on its own merits. These deals are only available through May 10, and can be found both online and in-store. See the full list of weekly discounts after the break.

[Via Slickdeals]

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Just saying -- it's just a really good deal. Even if you pick the game up just for kicks, a price like that is just wonderful. We're not sure why Kmart is selling the game so cheap, but why question it? Just consider this your just deserts.

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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!

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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[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]

Check out Joystiq's Black Friday Game Deals Hub or jump to a retailer guide below:


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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.

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Above: Front-page Kmart ad

A banner ad on KMart's website has reportedly promoted a "new exciting Playstation 3," along with a price cut for old and boring models (see: millions of concurring rumors). The Kmart ad is sure to contribute to the ongoing frenzy of speculation surrounding Sony's upcoming press conference at GamesCom -- well, probably. That's just speculation on our part.

In addition, Kotaku claims to have received a promotional poster meant for retailer FYE. It also suggests that the 80GB PlayStation 3 will have its price reduced to $299.99, while the Uncharted 160GB bundle will be trimmed to $399.99.

Update: A slightly different promotional ad (seen above) is now up on Kmart's front page.

Source - Kotaku
Source - Kmart

[Via Engadget]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fyeGamescom-2009kmartprice-cutps3-slimrumorrumorangTue, 18 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Kmart flyer shows Sept. 7 Xbox 360 price drop]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/rumor-kmart-flyer-shows-sept-7-xbox-360-price-drop/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/rumor-kmart-flyer-shows-sept-7-xbox-360-price-drop/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/25/rumor-kmart-flyer-shows-sept-7-xbox-360-price-drop/#commentsFiled under: ,


An image showing up on several forums (including QJ.net and HighDefDigest) allegedly shows the Sept.7 Kmart flyer featuring the expected rumored Xbox 360 price cut. This latest ad comes a week after a Radio Shack flyer featured similar information.

If this Xbox 360 price cut plays out anything like the one from last month, we'll continue receiving a steady stream of retail ad and system confirmations without a word from Microsoft until the 11th hour. Expect another gallery post with all the retail information if that's what happens.

[Via X3F]

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Following up on yesterday's rumor that the Xbox 360 Premium model will soon fall to $299, Joystiq has received (from a separate source) what we believe may be the full-page Kmart ad confirming the price drop . However, our new source says that the flyer is actually for the week of July 13 (E3 week!) and not the originally reported week of July 6. We're attempting to get a better quality scan (this latest image is courtesy of another cell phone) and hope to update by this evening.

Update: We now have a very good quality scan of the page. Click the image above to check it out.

[Thanks to everyone assisting in this story!!]

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A High-Def Digest forum member by the mysterious name of Master X has captured images that appear to reveal an upcoming price drop for the 20GB Xbox 360 Pro console. The images reportedly come from a Kmart flier for the week of July 6. According to the image, the price of the Pro will be reduced to $299, knocking the price down by a hefty $50. There is no word on how this will affect the prices of the Xbox 360 Arcade and Elite models, which currently sit at $280 and $450 respectively. The price cut makes the difference between the Pro and the Arcade (which contains no hard drive at all) a mere $20 though, so we imagine price cuts are forthcoming for all models.

Expect updates when we have more information.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in. Via Joystiq]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>360-prokmartprice-cutprice-dropFri, 27 Jun 2008 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Get a new 40GB PS3 system for $366]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/get-a-new-40gb-ps3-system-for-366/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/get-a-new-40gb-ps3-system-for-366/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/04/15/get-a-new-40gb-ps3-system-for-366/#commentsFiled under:

It's not easy to find deals on PS3 hardware. Retailers barely make a profit on these packages, and it's usually up to glitches to find a new system for anything lower than MSRP. That seems to be the case with this latest Kmart deal. You can pick up a new 40GB PS3 system for $360 + $6 shipping. You'll have to use coupon code "AK10OFF7" to take advantage of the savings. We don't know how long this will last, but for those of you that have been on the border about buying a PS3, this might be your best opportunity yet.

[Via Slickdeals.net]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealkmartps3Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Gibson lays lawsuit on GameStop, other major retailers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/21/gibson-lays-lawsuit-on-gamestop-other-major-retailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/21/gibson-lays-lawsuit-on-gamestop-other-major-retailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/21/gibson-lays-lawsuit-on-gamestop-other-major-retailers/#commentsFiled under: ,

Gibson seems to be poking its straw into any hole it can find these days, trying to desperately suck up some of that gooey Guitar Hero money before it's all gone. On Monday, the guitar maker filed a federal lawsuit against major retailers that sell Guitar Hero games, including GameStop, Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Amazon, and Toys "R" Us, seeking to prohibit sales of the games. In a statement released Thursday, the company claimed it took "this action reluctantly, but is required to protect its intellectual property."

Though Gibson has yet to file suit against Guitar Hero owner Activision, the guitar company has made a legal claim alleging that the games (when played with the guitar controllers) violate Gibson's patent for a type of virtual music performance. Subsequently, Activision filed a preemptive lawsuit against Gibson last week, and then publicly dismissed Gibson's patent infringement claim. Most recently, Gibson targeted Guitar Hero creator and former developer Harmonix, its daddy's daddy Viacom and Rock Band co-publisher Electronic Arts for allegedly violating the same patent ... Yeah, our head's spinning too.

[Via Engadget]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbreakingnewsgamestopgibsonguitar-herokmartlawsuittargettoys-r-uswal-martFri, 21 Mar 2008 18:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart breaks Mass Effect street date]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/11/kmart-breaks-mass-effect-street-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/11/kmart-breaks-mass-effect-street-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/11/kmart-breaks-mass-effect-street-date/#commentsFiled under: ,

That silly, bankrupt and out of touch retailer Kmart has pulled a no-no this weekend and has reportedly put copies of Mass Effect onto retail shelves before its scheduled release date. Cheap Ass Gamer and numerous other fanboys are reporting that Kmart stores nationally are selling Mass Effect before the game's November 20th release date and are being bought up as if they were semi-precious gems. And we're sure it was a simple mistake on Kmart's behalf (or a calculated ploy at foiling BioWare's launch plans), but it's one that benefits us so we're fine with it. Mass Effect fanboys run, no sprint to your nearest Kmart and demand an early release copy of Mass Effect. Just be sure to leave out the whole broken street date bit.

[Thanks, NukeAssault]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>biowarekmartmass-effectSun, 11 Nov 2007 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wiis at Kmart this Sunday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/wiis-at-kmart-this-sunday/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/wiis-at-kmart-this-sunday/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/12/wiis-at-kmart-this-sunday/#commentsFiled under:

It will be months before manufacturers will be able to meet the Wii demand and end its shortage, but you might not have to wait until then to get your hands on the supply-constrained console. Kmart's latest circular advertises that the retail chain's stores will have Nintendo Wiis in stock next Sunday, but we doubt that the systems will stay on shelves longer than a few minutes.

It was just this morning when a few of you confessed to us about not being able to acquire a Wii yet, so this must be a sign from the heavens! Or from Ace of Base! If you're still looking for an opportunity to buy the console, especially considering this week's Super Paper Mario release, here's your chance. You won't even have to go broke over outrageous eBay prices or offer up your unsullied body on Craigslist! Jump past the post break for the Kmart flyer.

[Via CAG]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceofbaseavailabilityavailablekmartnintendonintendowiisaleshipmentsignstockwiiThu, 12 Apr 2007 13:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Kmart plays with one blogger's emotions]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/06/kmart-plays-with-one-bloggers-emotions/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/06/kmart-plays-with-one-bloggers-emotions/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/06/kmart-plays-with-one-bloggers-emotions/#commentsFiled under:

Seriously, how sadistic are you Kmart? You lure us in with those blue light specials and soon we're signing our name in blood on the dotted line. All for what? A cheap set of plush terry cloth towels? Well, you've tormented us for the last time! Well, actually, you tormented a different blogger for the last time, but all for one and one for all, y'know?

See, a blogger, who is still without a Wii (poor lad), has been checking on a daily basis to see if he could snag one of those elusive Wii. And he isn't about to pay for one of them rip-off bundles, either. So upon seeing the system for sale, all by its lonesome, via Kmart's website, he decided to snatch it up with the quickness, only to be let in on the cruel, cruel joke: the console is in stock but only available in quantities of zero.

[via digg]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blogbloggerkmartnintendonintendowiiwiiTue, 06 Mar 2007 10:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Get a new PS3 for cheap]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/05/get-a-new-ps3-for-cheap/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/05/get-a-new-ps3-for-cheap/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/05/get-a-new-ps3-for-cheap/#commentsFiled under:


A PS3 price drop?! No, not yet. However, Kmart.com appears to have quite a spectacular deal on a new 60GB PlayStation 3. Using coupon code 004687478018, you'll be able to pick up a PS3 for a full 10% off: only $540, plus shipping. With Virtua Fighter 5 out now, and MotorStorm right around the corner, this may be the push you need to PLAY B3YOND.

But, if you're in need of a new "full HD" 1080p, you may be interested in this other deal, courtesy of Newegg.com: buy this 46" Sharp Aquos TV, get a PS3 for free. Not bad, huh?

[Via CAG]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealdeal of the dayDealOfTheDaykmartkmart.comneweggMon, 05 Mar 2007 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Get 10% off a Xbox 360 at Kmart.com]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/get-10-off-a-xbox-360-at-kmart-com/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/get-10-off-a-xbox-360-at-kmart-com/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/01/get-10-off-a-xbox-360-at-kmart-com/#commentsFiled under: ,

If you're a big Kmart.com fan and are in the market for a new Xbox 360, then we've got something special for you. Head to Kmart.com and add either a Xbox 360 Premium or Core console to your cart, then apply discount code 004687478018 to your order. You'll get an instant 10% off your entire order! Yes, it's true that this discount will get you 10% off pretty much anything, but you really see the savings when buying a $400 Xbox. You will have to pay shipping, but it looks to be under $10. Just another deal brought to you by Xbox 360 Fanboy, where being thrifty is commonplace.

[Thanks, TheGame]

JoystiqGet 10% off a Xbox 360 at Kmart.com originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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