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Xbox 360 Download Service Beating Amazon!
Even with early reports of nightmarishly long download times, the Xbox 360 HD movie download service is putting in a strong showing. continue reading »
Okami Art Book Comes Stateside
Just last month we wrote briefly about the collected art works of Clover Studios' Okami, then lamented that it was a Japanese only release, making an import of the book an expensive ordeal. continue reading »
Wiis Hit Amazon In The Morning
Make sure you set your alarm early tomorrow, kids, as you'll get another chance to score a Nintendo Wii at Amazon. It's unclear what may be tacked on to this particular sale, but don't be surprised to get the bundle screwjob. continue reading »
Massive Rise in Online Holiday Game Spending
Research firm comScore Networks has published a survey indicating that online holiday spending is up 26% from last year, with game software and hardware being two of the top five categories benefiting from the jump. continue reading »
Sony PSP Movie Downloads Coming
Sony has announced plans to offer video downloads for the PSP in the first quarter of 2007. continue reading »
Wireless 360 Controllers for $38 On Amazon
This is an awesome deal! Amazon is currently offering Xbox 360 controllers for the low, low price of $37.99 plus free shipping. Order today and you can have them before Christmas! As the site states "To ensure delivery by December 22, choose FREE Super Saver Shipping." continue reading »
Amazon Customer's Vote: Special Edition
Apparently having learned their lesson after the fiasco with the $100 Xbox, Amazon.com is taking a different route when selling their next batch of consoles. You go to the site and vote on which console you would like from the choice of a 20G PS3, a 60G PS3 or a Wii. continue reading »
Rumor: Amazon About To Unleash PS3 and Wii
A tipster sent a link tip that Amazone is on the cusp of selling a huge batch of Wii and Playstation 3 on their site. No specific date was mentioned, but the tip said in will be in "the coming days." The tipster didn't mention where this news came from and when I asked never responded.... continue reading »
Dust Settles On $100 360 Sale
Amazon's $100 360 Core Pack sale "took place" this morning, and it didn't exactly go according to plan. Looks like Amazon just weren't ready for the rush. continue reading »
$100 Xbox 360 Confirmed (Definitely)
It's official. The Xbox 360 will be a cheap-ass $100 tomorrow, Thanksgiving day, at 11 AM PST (2 PM EST, other times in unimportant time zones) at Amazon.com. continue reading »
Amazon UK Wii-Order Speed Run
Amazon UK opened up preorders for the Nintendo Wii this morning, allowing gamers across the United Kingdom to secure one of the hottest new gaming systems around for the holidays. For a whole 2 minutes! continue reading »
Wii Hit Amazon Sunday Morning
Amazon plans to start selling the Wii Sunday morning, for those of you who don't feel like like-sitting, or missed out at the store. The Nintendo Wii will be available for purchase on Amazon.com on 11/19, Sunday morning (PST). continue reading »
$100 Xbox 360 Confirmed (Pretty Much)
Remember that $100 Xbox 360 Core System rumor I posted? Remember that all Microsoft-based rumors are true? Amazon is running a special weekly promotion, for the next four weeks, in which they'll sell one hot item at a very low price. continue reading »
RUMOUR: Europeans Naughty, Might Not Get 360 HD-DVD For Christmas
Loyal German reader JP has dropped us a line to let us know that Amazon.de has cancelled his 360 HD-DVD order, citing "delivery trouble from MS". You would have thought the Germans would have a terrifyingly efficient postal service. continue reading »
Amazon Skipping PS3 and Wii Preorders
Amidst the turmoil surrounding ever fluctuating PS3 launch numbers and the problems already caused by GameStop's shipment shortages, online retialer Amazon.com had opted to simply not offer PlayStation 3 preorders, and will not offer any additional Wii preorders. continue reading »
Rumor: Xbox 360 For $100?
This obviously sounds way too good to be true, so consider it rumor/unicorn-caliber fantasy at this point, but Techcrunch is saying they have a "rock solid source" telling them that mega-retailer Amazon will be selling some Xbox 360's for $100. Yeah. $100. That isn't a typo. $100. continue reading »
Wii Store Reserves Start (And Stop) In Japan!
Sure, Amazon's already been doing Wii pre-orders, but AsoBitCity must be the first bricks-and-mortal retailer in Japan to offer them. Starting last Friday, customers could reserve a Wii (limit one per-person) with no money down. continue reading »
PS3 Kills Amazon Japan
Blame it on the PLAYSTATION 3. (Or rather, the lack of them at launch.) On October 16th at approximately 7:10pm, Amazon Japan began accepting pre-orders for 20GB and 60GB. continue reading »