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GoGamer has kicked off their Black Friday Madness sale!

This is their biggest sale event of the year...

Check it out:  GoGamer Black Friday Madness

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The Kmart online only Thanksgiving Day sale is live now!

Free shipping on orders over $30 with promo code KMHOLIDAY

Check it out:  Kmart - Online Only Thanksgiving Day Sale

 

Black Friday kicks off promptly at 5am this year at Kmart.  Doorbuster deals last from 5am - 11am this year! 

Some deals last all day Friday (see Friday Only), while the rest of the deals last Friday and Saturday.

Here is the complete list of video game related deals...

• Xbox 360:
  • Xbox 360 4GB Console - $199.99 + Free Call of Duty Black Ops Game
  • Halo Reach - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Fable III - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2 Bundle - $44.99 (Save $15)
  • Call of Duty: World at War - $14.99 (Save $15)
  • Mass Effect 2 - $9.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • Medal of Honor - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • Dragon Age: Ultimate Edition - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • Fallout New Vegas - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • EA Sports MMA - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • NHL 11 - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • The Sims 3 - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • Madden NFL 11 - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • The Beatles Rock Band - $14.99 (Save $15) (Friday Only)
  • Batman Arkham Asylum - $14.99 (Save $15) (Friday Only)
• PS3:
  • Sony PS3 160GB Console Holiday Bundle - $299.99 + $25 Gaming Coupon
    • Includes Uncharted 2 & Karate Kid Blu-ray Movie
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare & Modern Warfare 2 Bundle - $44.99 (Save $15)
  • Call of Duty: World at War - $14.99 (Save $15)
  • Medal of Honor - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • Dragon Age: Ultimate Edition - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • Fallout New Vegas - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $34.99 (Save $25) (Friday Only)
  • EA Sports MMA - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • NHL 11 - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • The Sims 3 - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • Madden NFL 11 - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • The Beatles Rock Band - $14.99 (Save $15) (Friday Only)
  • Batman Arkham Asylum - $14.99 (Save $15) (Friday Only)
• Wii:
  • Nintendo Wii Console Bundle - $199.99 + $25 Gaming Coupon
    • Includes Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, MotionPlus
  • Goldeneye 007 - $39.99 (Save $10)
  • Big Game Hunter w/ Gun - $19.99 (Save $30)
  • Wheel of Fortune - $14.99 (Friday Only)
  • Jeopardy - $14.99 (Friday Only)
  • NHL Slapshot - $39.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • NBA Jam - $29.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • The Beatles Rock Band - $14.99 (Save $15) (Friday Only)
  • My Sims Sky Heroes - $29.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
  • Golds Gym Dance Workout - $19.99 (Save $10) (Friday Only)
  • Madagascar Kartz - $9.99 (Save $10) (Friday Only)
  • Wii Fit Plus w/ Balance Board - $99.99 + 30,000 Points ($30 Value) (Doorbuster)
• PC:
  • World of Warcraft - $4.99 (Save $15) (Friday Only)
  • World of Warcraft Battlechest - $9.99 (Save $30) (Friday Only)
• Sony PSP:
  • Sony PSP 3000 Holiday Bundle - $129.99 (Save $40) + $15 Gaming Coupon
    • Includes LittleBigPlanet & Karate Kid UMD Movie
• Nintendo DS:
  • Nintendo DSi Holiday Bundle - $149.99 + $25 Gaming Coupon (Doorbuster)
    • Includes Mario Party Game
  • Toy Story 3 - $19.99 (Save $10)
  • Wheel of Fortune - $14.99 (Friday Only)
  • Jeopardy - $14.99 (Friday Only)
  • Imagine Fashion Designer - $9.99 (Save $20) (Friday Only)
• PS2:
  • Limited Toy Story 3 PS2 Console Bundle - $99.99 (Friday Only)

Kohl's Early Bird prices are valid Friday, November 26 from 3am (yikes) - 1pm.

Here is a rundown of the Sears Black Friday video game deals:

• 30% Off Entire Stock of Nintendo Wii and DS Games Friday Early Bird Deal

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The Microsoft Store has kicked off their Black Friday Deals early this year!

Some sweet discounts on Xbox 360 console bundles (including Kinect)...

All consoles are available with Free shipping as well...

All offers run through 12/31 or until they sell out!

Save Big with either Xbox 360 Kinect Console bundles @ the Microsoft Store!

• Xbox 360 Kinect 250GB Console - $359.99 (Save $40)
• Xbox 360 Kinect 4GB Console - $269.99 (Save $30)

Both are available with free shipping as well!

Get your order in now, as they will sell out once the word spreads (the 250GB is already difficult to find @ full retail)!

Steps:

• Choose your Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle:
  • Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Console
  • Xbox 360 4GB Kinect Console
• On the final page of checkout (after entering info) enter promo code TNSGIFT10 for 10% off your order (single use, limited time offer)

 

In addition, here are some bundle deals:

• Xbox 360 4GB Console Bundle - $269.87 (Save $89)
  • Includes:
    • Xbox 360 4GB Console - $199.99 Value
    • Xbox LIVE 12 Month Card - $59.99 Value
    • Xbox 360 Chatpad - $29.99 Value
    • Xbox 360 8GB USB Flash Drive - $34.99 Value
    • Belkin HDMI Cable - $29.99 Value

• Xbox 360 4GB Console w/ Kinect Bundle - $419.96 (Save $89)
  • Includes:
    • Xbox 360 4GB Console - $199.99 Value
    • Kinect Sensor w/ Kinect Adventures - $149.99 Value
    • Xbox LIVE 12 Month Card - $59.99 Value
    • Xbox 360 Chatpad - $29.99 Value
    • Xbox 360 8GB USB Flash Drive - $34.99 Value
    • Belkin HDMI Cable - $29.99 Value

In addition, they have the Kinect w/ Kinect Adventures in-stock and available with additional game:

• Check it out:  Microsoft Store - Kinect w/ Kinect Adventures + Game

And Finally, they have the 'sold out everywhere' Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect (and an additional game) for $449.98!

• Check it out:  Microsoft Store - Xbox 360 250GB Kinect Console + Game

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The Massive Newegg Black Friday sale is LIVE now!

Too many items to list, so check it out for yourself...

Check it out:  Newegg.com Black Friday Sale List

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The Massive Newegg Black Friday sale is LIVE now!

Too many items to list, so check it out for yourself...

Check it out:  Newegg.com Black Friday Sale List

 

Radio Shack (a.k.a. The Shack) will open their doors on Friday at 4am.  These items will be available with discounts online on Thursday though, and sell out quick!

Here is the complete list of video game related deals...

• PS3:
  • Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller - $34.99 (Save $20)
• Xbox 360:
  • Xbox 360 4GB Console Bundle - $199.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
• PSP:
  • PSP 3000 Holiday Bundle - $129.99 (Save $40)
    • Includes LittleBigPlanet & Karate Kid UMD
• Wii:
  • Gigaware Controller for Wii - $19.99 (Save $10)
  • Gigaware 2 Remote Charging Station - $12.99 (Over 50% Off)

Sears Black Friday Doorbuster prices are valid Friday, November 26 from 4am - Noon.  All other prices are valid both Friday and Saturday.

Here is a rundown of the Sears Black Friday video game deals:

• Xbox 360:
  • Xbox 360 4GB Console - $199 + Free Copy of Halo Reach
  • Halo Reach - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Fable III - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Medal of Honor - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Fifa Soccer 11 - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • The Beatles Rock Band - $14.99 (Save $15)
  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - $14.99
• PS3:
  • PS3 160GB Holiday Bundle - $299
    •  Includes Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, The Karate Kid (Blu-ray)
  • Medal of Honor - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • Fifa Soccer 11 - $39.99 (Save $20)
  • The Beatles Rock Band - $14.99 (Save $15)
  • Disney Sing It - $14.99
• Nintendo Wii & DS:
  • Nintendo Wii Console Bundle - $189.99 (Save $10)
  • Limited Edition Nintendo DS Holiday Bundle - $149.99 + $20 Award Card (Doorbuster)
    • Includes Mario Party DS
    • Limited Red and Green colors available
  • NBA Jam - $39.99 (Save $10)
  • Metroid: Other M - $39.99 (Save $10)
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2 - $39.99 (Save $10)
  • Goldeneye 007 - $39.99 (Save $10)
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 - $39.99 (Save $10)
  • Hasbro Family Game Night 3 - $29.99 (Save $10)
  • Madagascar Kartz - $9.99 (Save $10)
  • Game Party - $9.99 (Save $10)
• PSP:
  • PSP 3000 Core Holiday Bundle - $129.99 (Save $40)
    •   Includes LittleBigPlanet, The Karate Kid UMD

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The Target Black Friday deals are online right now!.

Check it out:  Target Black Friday

 

Target Doorbusters run from 4am to 10am!  Also, from 4am to 10am, spend $100 at Target and get a $10 gift card this Black Friday!

Here is a rundown of the Target Black Friday video game deals:

• Xbox 360:
  • Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - $39 (Doorbuster)
  • Xbox 360 4GB Console - $199.99 + Free $50 Gift Card
  • Assassin's Creed Brotherhood - $59.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
  • Dance Central - $49.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - $59.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
  • Halo Reach - $35
  • Fable III - $35
  • Medal of Honor - $35
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $35
  • Shaun White Skateboarding - $27
  • Final Fantasy XIII - $17
• PS3:
  • PS3 Dual Shock Controller - $39 (Doorbuster)
  • PS3 160GB Holiday Bundle - $299.99
    • Includes Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, Prince of Persia Blu-ray
  • Assassin's Creed Brotherhood - $59.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - $59.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
  • Medal of Honor - $35
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit - $35
  • Shaun White Skateboarding - $27
  • Final Fantasy XIII - $17
• Nintendo Wii:
  • Wii Fit Plus Bundle - $67 (Reg. $99.99)
  • Wii Remote Plus - $39 (Doorbuster)
  • New Super Mario Bros - $49.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
  • Just Dance 2 - $39.99 + Free $10 Gift Card
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2 - $35
  • Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - $27
  • Shaun White Skateboarding - $27
  • Carnival Games - $27
  • NBA Jam - $27
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare Reflex - $27
  • Wipeout - $17
• Nintendo DS:
  • Marvel Super Hero Squad - $17
  • Lego Batman - $7
  • Iron Man 2 - $7
  • Lego Battles - $7
• PSP:
  • PSP 3000 Holiday Bundle - $127 (Doorbuster)
    • Includes LittleBigPlanet, Karate Kid UMD, & 1GB Memory Stick
• Apple:
  • 8GB iPod Touch - $225 + $30 Gift Card

ToysRus kicks off their Doorbusters at 10pm Thursday night!  The Doorbuster deals will run through Friday at 1pm.  Over 150 Doorbusters this year, and most will be online as well!

Here is the complete list of video game related deals...

• Apple
  • Free $50 Gift Card with Any new iPod Touch - Doorbuster

• PS3:
  • Uncharted Drake's Fortune - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • inFamous - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Blue PS3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller - $32.99 - Doorbuster
  • Buy 1 Get 1 for $5: - Doorbuster 
    • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
    • Sims 3
    • Madden NFL 11
    • Medal of Honor
    • Cabelas Dangerous Hunts 2011
    • Spiderman Shattered Dimensions

• Xbox 360:
  • Buy Xbox 360 Console (4GB or 250GB), Get $50 Gift Card - Doorbuster
  • Xbox 360 Black Wireless Controller - $29.99  - Doorbuster
  • Buy 1 Get 1 for $5:  - Doorbuster 
    • Fable III
    • Halo Reach
    • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit
    • Sims 3
    • Madden NFL 11
    • Medal of Honor
    • Cabelas Dangerous Hunts 2011
    • Spiderman Shattered Dimensions

• Nintendo Wii:
  • Buy 1 Get 1 for $5:  - Doorbuster 
    • Goldeneye 007
    • Sims 3
    • Madden NFL 11
    • Cabelas Dangerous Hunts 2011
    • Spiderman Shattered Dimensions
  • Monster Buck Hunter - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Shrek Forever After - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • How to Train a Dragon - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • iCarly - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock Guitar Bundle - $59.99 (Save $40) - Doorbuster

• Nintendo DS:
  • Nintendo DS Holiday Bundles - $149.99  - Doorbuster
    • Includes Free DS Essentials Kit - $19.99 Value
    • Includes Mario Party Game
  • Sims 2 - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • SpongeBob Squarepants - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • SimCity - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • How to Train a Dragon - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • Spore Hero Arena - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • Transformers - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • Spider-man Shattered Dimensions - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • Scooby Doo First Frights - $9.99 - Doorbuster
  • MegaMind: The Blue Defender - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Monster Jam - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Scribblenauts - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Zhu Zhu Pets Wild Bunch - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Nintendo DS Starter Kits - $14.99 (50% Off) - Doorbuster
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness - $14.99 - Doorbuster
  • Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia - $14.99 - Doorbuster

Walmart has kicked off some pretty aggressive Black Friday deals that are available online with free site-to-store shipping...

Here are the full highlights:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops (Xbox 360) - $29
• Nintendo DS Lite, Cobalt Blue - $89
• Nintendo Wii Limited Edition Value Bundle - $249
• Emerson 32" Class LCD 720p 60Hz HDTV, LC320EM1F - $198
• Zhu Zhu Pets - Hamster Toy, Scoodles - $4
• Sansui 19" Class LCD 720p 60Hz HDTV, HDLCD19WB - $98
• TomTom XL 335SE 4.3" GPS Navigation System - $79
• Kodak EasyShare C183 Black 14MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom, 3.0" LCD Display, One Button Upload - $59
• Magnavox MBP5120F/F7 Blu-ray Player - $69
• Sony Handycam SX44 4GB Flash Memory Camcorder with 60x Optical Zoom - $189

Check it out:  Incredibly-low prices at Walmart's Biggest Event of the Year!

 

Walmart kicks off the Black Friday festivities at Midnight this year.  Doorbusters start at 5 am sharp and run though 11 am...

Most other deals run all day Friday (see Friday Only).

Also, several deals are available online only!

• Apple:
  • 8GB iPod Touch - $225 + $50 Walmart Gift Card (DoorBuster)
• Xbox 360:
  • Xbox 360 4GB w/ 2 Game Bonus - $199.99 (DoorBuster)
    • Includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 & Mass Effect 2
  • Halo Reach - $35 (Friday Only)
  • Madden NFL 11 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • NBA 2K11 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Medal of Honor - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Red Dead Redemption - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • MLB 2K10 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Toy Story 3 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Transformers: War for Cybertron - $29 (Friday Only)
  • WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2011 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Transformers - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Tetris Evolution - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Star Wars The Force Unleashed - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Prototype - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Ghost Recon 2 - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Band Hero Bundle (Game/Drums/Guitar/Mic)  - $75 (Friday Only)
  • Tomb Raider - $7 (Friday Only)
  • Kinect Sensor - $149.99 (Stocking large shipment for Saturday)
• PS3:
  • PS3 160GB Console w/ 2 Game Bonus - $299.99 (DoorBuster)
    • Includes Uncharted 2 & Medal of Honor
  • Madden NFL 11 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • NBA 2K11 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Medal of Honor - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Red Dead Redemption - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • MLB 2K10 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Toy Story 3 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Transformers: War for Cybertron - $29 (Friday Only)
  • WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2011 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • inFamous - $10 (Friday Only)
  • God of War Collection - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Killzone 2 - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Call of Duty Modern Warfare - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Band Hero Bundle (Game/Drums/Guitar/Mic)  - $75 (Friday Only)
• Wii:
  • Nintendo Wii LE Red Console Value Bundle - $249.99 (On-line Only Deal)
    • Includes extra set of conrtollers &  3 Games
  • MLB 2K10 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • NBA Jam - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Toy Story 3 - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Transformers: War for Cybertron - $29 (Friday Only)
  • Little League World Series Double Play - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Red Steel 2 - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Spongebob Squarepants Globs of Doom - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Up! - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Wheel of Fortune - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Band Hero Bundle (Game/Drums/Guitar/Mic)  - $75 (Friday Only)
  • ATV Quad Kings - $7 (Friday Only)
  • Circus Star - $7 (Friday Only)
  • Balloon Pop - $7 (Friday Only)
• Nintendo DS:
  • Nintendo DS Lite - $89 (DoorBuster)
  • Phineas & Ferb - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Zhu Zhu Pets - $10 (Friday Only)
  • Imagine Ballet Star - $7 (Friday Only)
  • Planet 51 - $7 (Friday Only)

So what is Black Friday?

Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, where it is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season.  Black Friday is not an official holiday, but many employers give the day off, increasing the number of potential shoppers.  Many retailers open very early (typically 5 am or even earlier) and offer doorbuster deals and loss leaders to draw people to their stores.

In many cities it is not uncommon to see shoppers lined up hours before stores with big sales open. Once inside, the stores shoppers often rush and grab, as many stores have only a few of the big draw items.