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  • Pre-Order Bonus

    Insomniac Moons For Your Ratchet & Clank Pre-order

    Insomniac is promising players the moon in exchange for their Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time pre-order, one of four different pre-order packages scattered across the universe of video game retail. More »
    07/02/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by tatermoog: Preface/Disclaimer: I love Insomniac and Ratchet. I think they're one of the best companies around, and though they rarely stray... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • littlebigplanet

    PlayStation 3 Bundles Don't Get Any More Precious Than This

    If you don't already have a PlayStation 3 and your heart isn't a deep, deep black, consider Best Buy's current offer, featuring one of the better value-added bundles, featuring both Media Molecule's LittleBigPlanet and Pixar's Wall-E on Blu-ray. More »
    06/29/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by PossibleCabbage: Am I alone in that I just didn't like Wall-E that much? It was decent, but in my personal... 53 Responses | Other threads

  • used games

    GameStop Isn't Worried About Trade-In Kiosks

    News of retail giant Best Buy entering the used game market with automated trade-in kiosks failed to leave video game speciaty chain GameStop quaking in it's boots. More »
    06/25/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by vickissv3: Fine , but if they push 1 more Game Informer subscription on me somebody is getting hurt. 21 Responses | Other threads

  • used games

    Best Buy Testing Used Game Market Waters

    Electronics retailer Best Buy is stepping on a few GameStop toes in Texas this week, using the state as a test bed for game trade-in kiosks and used game sales. More »
    06/23/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by (Zombie) Goldwings: In Canada, there's a store called Future Shop that has a program similar to this. Which is weird because Best... 27 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    New PlayStation 3 Bundle Arriving Week After E3

    Sony may have just one more PlayStation announcement pre-announced before its E3 showing, as retail sources are indicating that another "new" PlayStation 3 bundle is en route to Best Buy. That's "new" in double quotes. More »
    05/26/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Bubbleman!: If Sony doesn't announce a price-drop for E3...it's going to be the final nail in the coffin. Microsoft has MAJOR... 102 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    InFamous, Rock Band Unplugged Top Experience Playstation Now Showcase

    Playstation today invaded Best Buys across the country as part of a new outreach program entitled Experience Playstation Now. More »
    05/16/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Michael Dukakis - Mets fan: I think I'm the only PS3 owner not looking forward to InFamous. 47 Responses | Other threads

  • retail

    Best Buy's $10 Game Sale

    Next week, Best Buy will be kicking off a $10 game sale. While there will be copious amounts of crap, this list might encourage you to hit the sales bin and start digging. More »
    04/23/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Geist002: T bd sm jckffs frm ChpssGmr.cm wll ht ths strs frst thng n th mrnng nd by vry sngl cpy... 31 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Best Buy's Zombie Invasion Thrills Attendees, Corporate


    The success of last week's zombie-infested Resident Evil 5 launch event at the Stroudsburg Best Buy may lead to future gaming premier events at the retailer across the country. More »
    03/20/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by jslizzle: wow that looked so cheesy and boring, and there are no zombies or bad guys in Resident evil 5 that... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Best Buy Reexamining Used Game Sales

    They've dabbled in used video games buy backs and sales before, but we're hearing that Best Buy is once more rolling out a test program to a number of their stories this month. More »
    03/03/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Trygle12 is depressed, confused and has a headache.: Just what we needed! Another used game shop! With more competition in place maybe we will see lower prices!! 16 Responses | Other threads

  • resident evil 5

    Best Buy Zombie Invasion Gets Viral Ads

    Packed with zombies, the real U.S. Army and a short fright show, the Stroudsburg, PA Best Buy's launch event for Resident Evil 5 now has its own backstory. More »
    03/03/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Tyber_Zann: Why would zombies infest a Best Buy? They hunger for brains, yet the employees there know nothing about the products... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live

    Buy Xbox Live Gold Account, Go See Watchmen For "Free"

    Don't pay good money for Watchmen tickets. Re-up your Xbox Live Gold status instead. That's the deal currently being offered at retailer Best Buy, one that might be too good to pass up. More »
    03/02/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Lla_Med_Redrum: So much of a steal my bro decided to get it also when he saw it and he doesn't even... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Could PS3 Deals Be Indicator of Looming Price Drop?

    A friendly tipster sent in this picture they say they snagged at a GameStop showing that the national retailer will be offering a $50 gift certificate with any purchase of a new Playstation 3. More »
    02/25/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: Bah! Don't you hate it when this kinda stuff always seems to happen just after you buy said console? 33 Responses | Other threads

  • environment

    Recycle Your Old Consoles At Best Buy

    Sometimes, if you're quick enough, you can trade in an old console for something useful. Like money. But other times, you let them gather dust so long they're nigh on worthless. More »
    02/25/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by plankton88: They say its free, like they are doing you a favor. Most likely they are taking all those pieces, putting... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • rock and roll phantasy

    Apparently You Can Start a Band in Phantasy Star

    Say what? Play Phantasy Star Universe with a Git-tar controller? Wow. I might need the Geek Squad to come over and install that. Thanks to reader sunpop7 for this pic of Best Buy's mis-cased game.
    02/08/09
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by EvilMetsFan fon Fabre: R.I.P Billy Mays: Only $20 is it on the PS3? 9 Responses | Other threads

  • guitar hero: world tour

    Have Your Rock Band Cake, and GH:WT Bundle for $60, Too

    Ed B. has had a helluva two weeks. First he got married, and his bride gave him that Rock Band drum cake. Then Best Buy gave him Guitar Hero: World Tour, with instruments, for $60. More »
    02/08/09
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by dunetiger reads kotaku, seems pleased: Wow. Ursula must be reaaaaally happy to get married. Congrats to the both of them! At least you didn't have... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • best buy

    U.S. Army Now In on Zombie Invasion of Best Buy

    Best Buy's zombie-packed Resident Evil 5 launch event will be getting some help from the U.S. Army which will be on hand with M16's for a "staged event", we're told. More »
    02/06/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Xelioth: "oops! that one wasn't a blank!" 10 Responses | Other threads

  • event

    Zombies Invading Best Buy For Resident Evil 5 Launch

    Best Buy may be taking a page from Hollywood premiere events for big video game events in the future. The change is being led by a store full of ambling zombies and a chainsaw-wielding Dr. Salvador. More »
    02/03/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Ramza69: Yes, Best Buy does suck, but this could be pretty damned cool. 27 Responses | Other threads

  • circuit city

    No Love Among the Ruins of Circuit City

    A storewide liquidation always summons one's buzzard instinct. One imagines the goods strewn about like carrion on the desert floor, practically there for the taking. Not so at Circuit City. More »
    Feature
    01/25/09
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    By Owen Good
  • deals

    Best Buy Starts New Year Off With $9.99 Deals

    Did you pass on Ninja Gaiden II, just like me? With Best Buy blowing the game out at just $9.99, it's going to be hard to pass on now. And the deals don't stop there. More »
    01/12/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Just2Fresh: No love for the PS3 20 Responses | Other threads

  • best buy

    Best Buy Sees a Drop in December Gaming Sales

    Despite revenue of $7.5 billion in December, Best Buy still saw a drop in video game sales. More »
    01/09/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Nessx007: Who buys their games at best buy anyway? 44 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    New PS3 Holiday Bundle Includes Ratchet, Bond


    Courtesy of a friendly neighbourhood Best Buy employee, here's a look at a new PlayStation 3 holiday hardware bundle, just in time for Black Friday. It's an 80GB console that comes packed with a copy of Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, as well as Casino Royale on Blu-Ray. It'll go on sale later this week (not sure whether it's for everyone or just a Best Buy exclusive), on November 28, and will cost $400, so yes, the game/Blu-Ray are free. More »
    11/24/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Jnas: When will Sony get it that all people are waiting for is BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY. People don't care for it so... 28 Responses | Other threads

  • wrath of the lich king

    New York City Feels Lich King's Wrath

    What happens when you throw a launch event for a game with 11 million subscribers in the biggest city in America? You get a spectacle of epic proportions. Spike TV was there. Geoff Keighley was there. Just about everyone from Blizzard was there. Midnight launch events for video games tend to be hit or miss these days. Considering the amount of big-name titles being release this holiday, fans can't stand outside in line for every game. Blizzard didn't have to worry, though, they'll come out for World of Warcraft. A rough guesstimate says there were about 200 people there, which wasn't too bad considering it was around 40 degrees outside. Unfortunately, there wasn't a lot of cosplay, either. But Blizzard promised me a something special would happen when the clock hit midnight. More »
    11/13/08
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    By Jim Reilly

    Comment by tslothrop: Ummmm...New York City is NOT the biggest city in North America. That title belongs to Mexico City. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • retail

    So, Who's America's Favourite Games Retailer?

    Let's. Find. Out. As part of a survey commissioned by IGN - dubbed "Are You Game?" - market research firm Ipsos MediaCT asked a whole bunch of American gamers where they shop when looking for games. The answers, while not shocking, are still interesting (the percentages flying waaay over 100% because, obviously, most people buy games from more than one store). Wal-Mart comes out on top, while Best Buy and GameStop/EB come in tied for second place. As for Blockbuster, well...thanks for trying. More »
    11/04/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by BeetMkr10: Hmmm... what is so appealing about Walmart??? 22 Responses | Other threads

  • wrath of the lich king

    Blizzard's Midnight Wrath Of The Lich King Plans

    It's nearly time! With two weeks to go before the worldwide launch of the next World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, Blizzard has outlined plans for midnight launch events around the globe. Four locations in the states will host Blizzard developers signing copies of the game, with increased copies of the Collector's Edition on hand for those of us (like me) who missed out on pre-ordering the big box. Unfortunately for most of us, those events are in New York, San Francisco, Anaheim, and Austin, TX. Bah. On an international level, midnight events will also be taking place in Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Taipei, and Seoul. Full details can be found at www.worldofwarcraft.com/midnight. More »
    10/30/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Mooglecharm: No point in going to midnight launch as the servers won't be playable for at least 3 days. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • fallout 3

    Best Buy's Fallout 3 Midnight Launches

    Best Buy has more than 1,400 stores across the United States, and to celebrate the launch of Bethesda's Fallout 3 next week, they're going to open up a whole twelve of them at midnight! A whole twelve! But I know what you're saying. With so many choices, which do I attend? Your best bet would probably be the one located in Rockville, Maryland, home store to Bethesda Softworks themselves. They'll have game kiosks, giveaways, contests, and Fallout 3 game director Todd Howard, who comes free with every purchase. More »
    10/24/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by ShoyuRamen: This may be unrelated but it makes me wonder, can a game be released on weekends? or even say friday? 11 Responses | Other threads

  • ace combat 6

    Ace Combat 6 Flightstick Bundle Triumpantly Returns

    I got into Ace Combat 6 for the Xbox 360 far too late to get in on the hot, flightstick bundle action, and I've been regretting it for months now, especially considering the prices a used model of the special controller have been going for on eBay. Well these guys are going to feel awfully silly now as Namco Bandai announces the return of the Ace Combat 6 Flightstick bundle! Available exclusively at Best Buy, the pack comes complete with Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation, the Hori Ace-Edge flightstick, a custom Xbox 360 faceplate, and a copy of the award-winning aerial combat documentary Speed & Angels. The total package retails for $149.99. More »
    10/22/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by A Pimp Named DaveR: Anyone know if the flight stick works on a PC as well? If so... hmm......... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • mirror's edge

    Mirror's Edge Remix Album - One Song Enters, Six Songs Leave

    DICE are extremely pleased with the theme song to their upcoming free-action running delivering shooting things game Mirror's Edge, Swedish pop star Lisa Miskovsky’s “Still Alive” (no relation). So pleased, in fact, that they've gathered the original song plus five remixes together on a special album to be digitally released on November 11th. Top remixers like Junkie XL, Teddybears, and Paul van Dyk all deliver their own unique spin on Lisa's original track. More »
    10/07/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by everybest: By the way, found this on Youtube. I think I prefer the song vocal-less. 13 Responses | Other threads

  • gears of war 2

    Best Buy Ad Featuring Gears 2 RC Tank

    Last week a Best Buy tipster emailed us pictures from a pre-holiday meeting in Dallas showing off what they said was a picture of the Limited Edition pre-order the retailer will be offering for Gears of War 2 starting on Oct. 5. More »
    10/01/08
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Mister Jack is Stalking Konata: If that cannon works, they got themselves a sale. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • gears of war 2

    Best Buy Getting Gears 2 Pre-order RC Tank

    A Kotaku reader who works for Best Buy sends us pictures for a pre-holiday meeting in Dallas, where they not only got a chance to check out some Gears of War 2 multiplayer, but also got a sneak peak at the Limited Edition pre-order the retailer will be offering exclusively starting October 5th. More »
    09/26/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Floral: Is it a physical RC car, or an in-game toy? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation network

    Rumor: Best Buy Getting Pre-paid PSN Cards In October

    Who knew that we could possibly write more than one post about pre-paid PlayStation Network cards? Well, when Sony slowly (sloooooowly) begins doling them out through the retail chain, finally giving those with a fear of credit cards a means to buy, say WipEout HD or PixelJunk Eden, folks tend to get excited. More »
    09/23/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by LittleBigPlaneteer: Are people seriously waiting on PSN cards to buy from the PSN store? Wow.... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • quantum of solace

    Quantum Of Solace Gets Smidgen Of Bonus

    The new James Bond tie-in, Quantum Of Solace will be hitting the shelves on November 4th in both PS3 and 360 flavors. More »
    09/22/08
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    By Stuart Houghton

    Comment by mikethespike9: Sometimes I wish Roger Moore would come back With an underwater car or some kind of jetpack Or a hover-gondola And a Union... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • littlebigplanet

    Where To Get Your LBP Nariko SackGirl

    The location of the final and possibly best LittleBigPlanet pre-order item has been revealed! The official LPB news site has announced that the Nariko SackGirl is an exclusive pre-order bonus from Best Buy stores in the U.S., meaning I might have to tuck away my pride and finally buy $5 of potential game from the retailer, though since Best Buy generally puts their pre-order bonus stuff inside the placeholder boxes on the shelves, it might mean I can snag that code along with the GameStop Kratos for an extra $5. More »
    09/03/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by sixonedoesitall: Didn't the heavenly sword franchise die? Seems like they could have chosen another model to mass produce... a Lombax, Kratos,... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • fallout 3

    Best Buy Fallout 3 Pre-Order Goodie

    Kain The Undead sends us this lovely little shot of the Fallout 3 pre-order bonus that comes inside the special hope-crushing fake video game boxes the store likes to put on their shelves to make our heart-skip until we realize it's only a pre-order package. More »
    08/14/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by antonybordoli: For those that are Google-y challenged: [www.shacknews.com] more » | Other threads

  • nintendo

    Best Buy STRONGLY Recommends Wii Fit Replacement Plan, Porky

    Hey, we can't all be as slim and trim as the models from Wii Fit lifestyle photography. Best Buy knows that. They know your extra poundage might put a strain on the Wii Balance Board, shattering it into a million pieces, forcing you to re-buy the Board in a vain attempt to shed those love handles. More »
    08/13/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by DarthMetalHope: Usually i dont like when stores trrrry and force a PRP on you (luckily i never do at my store,... more » | Other threads

  • final fantasy vii

    Best Buy Advertising Final Fantasy VII PS3

    We've seen this sign popping up over the weekend on the internets, and now reader and Best Buy employee Boomy (possibly a pseudonym) sends this snap from his iPhone of a coming soon sign misprint that is set to disappoint a lot of people come August 16th. At least we assume that this is a misprint. Either that, or Square Enix has developed Apple-levels of secrecy over the past few years...somehow I doubt it. More »
    08/04/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by montanaxvi: 16th has come and gone, yet nothing ever came of this. I guess we know it is fake now. more » | Other threads

  • microsoft

    Best Buy Ad Shows Xbox 360 Price Drop

    Another retailer has shown that Microsoft is planning to drop the price of the Xbox 360 20GB model — formerly known as the "Pro" — to $299, as a Best Buy employee has forwarded us (obligatorily blurry) cell phone pics of an upcoming weekly ad. The model currently retails for a suggested price of $349 in the United States. More »
    07/03/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by RENZO50: Radio Shack is also dropping the price of the Pro system to 299.99. I know this is not the refurb... more » | Other threads

  • best buy

    Best Buy Canada To Sell Used Games

    GameStop will be getting some major competition in the used game market in Canada as Best Buy Canada begins to roll out used video game sales at their Future Shop outlets throughout the country. The company is kicking things off with a test at six of its Calgary stores, with plans on rolling out used product to each of its 133 Future Shop stores across the country by late summer. More »
    06/17/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Bearded Rapper: Selling Crysis for 3 Monopoly dollars! Only previously used as a coaster for maple syrup! Not bad, eh? more » | Other threads

  • gta iv

    Best Buy Announces GTA IV Midnight Launch Locations

    For those of you who enjoy waiting in line in the middle of the night to acquire a game that, we're just guessing here, will be in absolute ample supply with bajillions of printed copies, Best Buy has released their locations that will be opening for a midnight launch of Grand Theft Auto IV. We've pasted them after the jump, but be sure to call next week closer to the release as this information is subject to change. Oh, and don't forget about this deal, either. More »
    04/23/08
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by freespeech: I want this game as bad as anyone else but do people really need to pick it up at midnight?????... more » | Other threads

  • deals

    Best Buy's Big GTA IV Offer

    Here it is, folks. Best Buy's (and probably Microsoft's) Grand Theft Auto IV savings kamehameha. Buy GTA IV along any version of the Xbox 360, and get a $50 gift card as a sweet bonus. If you've been one of those woulda, coulda, shoulda gamers still holding out on this generation of systems, it's probably not a bad time to make the leap. We'll keep our eyes peeled for similar deals like a PlayStation 3 equivalent offer...other than that bundle on the way to Europe. More »
    04/22/08
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    By Mark Wilson

    Comment by BStu: Yes! I knew I'd be vindicated for holding out on getting a 360 until GTAIV came out. $50 gift card? Sounds... more » | Other threads

  • hd-dvd

    Best Buy Offers Gift Cards for HD-DVD Players

    Are you one of the unfortunates stuck with a now useless HD-DVD player? Did you purchase it at Best Buy before February 23rd? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you can return that old door stop to Best Buy and get a $50 gift card in return. According to CNN it is estimated that upwards of $10 million in US Gift cards. HD-DVD owners will be found through Best Buy's Reward Zone program, service plans and online orders. The gift cards will automatically be mailed out to qualifying folks at the beginning of may. If you are not a Reward Zone member you can bring in your BB receipt or credit card info. They will also be offering an online trade-in center where customers can unload their unwanted players beginning March 21. More »
    03/19/08
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    By fdemarco

    Comment by astrophel: My only advice on this - do NOT walk into a BESTBUY with your receipt! The employees all look at... more » | Other threads

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