Ready to get $15-$20 off the year's biggest releases before they even come out? We've got a laundry list of pre-order discounts for everything from Grand Theft Auto V to Metro: Last Light. Regardless of your platform or preferred genre, there's money to be saved after the jump.
Pre-order GTA5 from Microsoft for a quick $20 in Microsoft Points. If you prefer physical or shop at Newegg, get it from Newegg instead with a $15 credit. If prostitutes and vehicular manslaughter aren't your cup of tea (then we don't want your kind around here), Green Man Gaming is taking a sweet 25% off games like Star Trek and Company of Heroes 2.
• Pre-order Grand Theft Auto V + $20 in MS Points ($60) | Microsoft
• Pre-order Grand Theft Auto V +$15 Newegg Gift Card ($60) | Newegg
Green Man Gaming | Use coupon code "GMG25-S0FSG-R7Z9B"
• Company of Heroes 2 [Steam] ($45) | Normally $60
• Metro: Last Light [Steam] ($37.50) | Normally $50
• GRID 2 [Steam] ($33.75) | Normally $50
• Star Trek [Steam] ($37.50) | Normally $50
• Sacred Citadel [Steam] ($10) | Normally $15
• Dead Island: Riptide [Steam] ($30) | Normally $40
• Dead Island Game of the Year Edition [Steam] ($5) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $20 | Bonus $8 credit toward Dead Island: Riptide purchase.
• Pre-order Papo & Yo [Steam] ($13.49) | Steam via Reddit | Normally $15 | Free soundtrack with pre-order
Get it while you can.
• Pre-order Pandora's Tower [Wii] ($39.99) | Amazon
Tech
JUST ADDED Yamaha 7.2ch 4K 3D Airplay A/V Receiver (357.76) | Amazon via SlickDeals | $650 List Price | Amazing price.
The Wirecutter's favorite cheap headphones, and mine.
• Monoprice 108320 Enhanced Bass Noise Isolating Earphones | Amazon via Dealzmodo
Amazon Easter Sale on Brainwavz Earphones | Amazon via SlickDeals
• Brainwavz Beta Earphones ($12) | Normally $27
• Brainwavz R1 Dual Driver Earphones w/ Mic ($25) | Normally $30
The Wirecutter's favorite bluetooth speaker.
• Logitech UE Mobile Boombox Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone ($87.69) | Amazon via Dealzmodo | Normally $100
• Cheap HDMI Cable ($2.36) | Amazon via Dealzmodo
It's a good day to buy a new case for your device.
• DODOCase 38% off sitewide | DODOcase via SlickDeals | Use coupon code "SUPPORTSMALL"
• OtterBox 5-15% off + free shipping | OtterBox via TechBargains | Stack coupon codes "AM2012" and "tb1010y"
• FREE after rebate Targus 10.2" Slipskin Peel Tablet/Netbook Case | TigerDirect via SlickDeals
• Insignia 39" LED 1080p HDTV ($289.99) | Best Buy via TechBargains | Normally $400
• 60" Samsung Slim Plasma HDTV ($1480) | Amazon via Dealzmodo | Originally $1600
• Acer DLP Home Theatre 1080p Projector ($599.99) | Newegg via TechBargains | Normally $850 | Use coupon code "EMCXSXR235"
• Cowboom is having a console flash sale. The current item is a Wii for $40, but this will change throughout the day.
• Panasonic Arc IV Wet/Dry Shaver ($102.79) | Amazon via TechDealDigger | Normally $200
Clean up for a discount with the higher-end version of The Wirecutter's favorite vacuum.
• Dyson DC41 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner + $120 Newegg Gift Card ($599) | Newegg via SlickDeals
• Brookstone $25 for $50 | EverSave via SlickDeals
• Rakuten (formerly Buy.com) 15% Credit back on all purchases | Rakuten via TechBargains | Use coupon code "GET15"
Computing
If you need a new graphics card, why not get FREE copies of Bioshock: Infinite and Tomb Raider or Crysis 3 along with it. Many options available.
• AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card ($219) | Amazon
• Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 1GB DDR5 ($169.99) | Amazon
• Alienware M14x Core i7, 8GB ram, 500GB HDD, Blu-ray, 14" Display ($1100) | TigerDirect via Dealzmodo | Normally $1450
• Alienware X51 Gaming Desktop ($800) | Dell via Dealzmodo | Originally $1000
• 25% off Refurbished Dell Alienware Laptops and Desktops | Dell via Dealzmodo | Use coupon code "5SWSCKXL6G37MZ"
• ViewSonic LED 27" 1080p IPS Monitor ($251.99) | Amazon via TechDealDigger | Normally $434
• Dell UltraSharp 27" 2560x1440 LED LCD Monitor ($584.99) | Newegg via TechBargains | $685+ elsewhere | Use coupon code "DSKBNCE16"
• Dell UltraSharp 30" 2560x1600 IPS LCD Monitor ($989.99) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $1300
• Refurbished Logitech Wireless Marathon Mouse ($14.99) | Newegg via TechBargains | $35+ elsewhere
• Fractal Design Define R4 ATX Mid Tower Case ($90) | Newegg via Dealzmodo | Use coupon code "EMCXSXS34"
• Seagate Expansion 3TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive ($99.99) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $160
Pick up The Wirecutter's favorite cable modem to save big on cable modem rental fees.
• Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem ($74.95) | Rakuten via SlickDeals | $85+ elsewhere
• Adobe Photoshop CS6 [Windows] (544.99) | MegaMacs | $609+ elsewhere
• Gunnar Optiks, various styles ($35-$45) | woot! via SlickDeals
Windows/Mac
Green Man Gaming Pre-order Bonanza | Use coupon code "GMG25-S0FSG-R7Z9B"
• Company of Heroes 2 [Steam] ($45) | Normally $60
• Metro: Last Light [Steam] ($37.50) | Normally $50
• GRID 2 [Steam] ($33.75) | Normally $50
• Star Trek [Steam] ($37.50) | Normally $50
• Sacred Citadel [Steam] ($10) | Normally $15
• Dead Island: Riptide [Steam] ($30) | Normally $40 | Alternate Amazon deal on this one below.
This is a killer sale if you missed a couple of these.
• GetGames 2 for $10 Sale | GetGames via Reddit | 14 choices including Civ 5, Arkham Asylum or City, Spec Ops, Deus Ex, Borderlands.
If you haven't played any of these amazing RPG's, or even if you have, this is a ridiculously good deal.
• 10 Dungeons and Dragons/Baldur's Gate Games ($21.10) | GOG via Digital Game Deals | Normally $106 | Individual games also on sale.
Grab the not-actually-a-game-of-the-year GOTY edition of Dead Island for super cheap and get $8 off your purchase of Dead Island: Riptide.
• Dead Island Game of the Year Edition [Steam] ($5) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $20 | Bonus $8 credit toward Dead Island: Riptide purchase.
• Borderlands 2 + Season Pass ($24.99) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $90 | Game and pass also available individually.
• Batman Arkham Asylum + City ($20) | Green Man Gaming via Digital Game Deals | Use coupon code "GMG20-FDSCL-AQQXD"
• Bundle #6: "Catnip" [Mostly Steam] ($5 min. for all) | BundleStars | Includes Pushcat, Metal Drift, and 6+ others. | Pay what you want and support charity/indie devs.
• Pre-order Papo & Yo [Steam] ($13.49) | Steam via Reddit | Normally $15 | Free soundtrack with pre-order
• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 ($4.99) | Steam | Normally $20
• Super Street Fighter IV Arcade [Physical] ($14.99) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $40
GetGames is having a sale on driving games. Lots of titles available. [Steam]
• Dirt Showdown ($14.99) | Normally $30
• Dirt 3 ($8.49) | Normally $25
Gamefly Download Sale | Use one-time use coupon code "GFDAPR20"
• The Walking Dead [Steam] ($8) | Normally $25
• Earthworm Jim Collection ($6.40) | Normally $20
• Fallout Classic Collection ($5.44) | Normally $20
• Psychonauts ($2.75) | Normally $10
• Costume Quest ($4) | Normally $15
• Stacking ($4) | Normally $15
• Tales of Monkey Island ($7) | Normally $35
• Back to the Future: The Game ($5) | Normally $25
• Jurassic Park: The Game [Steam] ($5.99) | Normally $30
• Red Orchestra 1+2 and Killing Floor [Steam] (pay what you want and support charity/devs, $2.91 min. for all) | Humble Weekly Sale
• The Trouble With Robots [Steam] ($0.25 min.) | Indie Game Stand | Pay what you want and support devs/charities. Minimum $1 for Steam key.
• Bioshock: Infinite [Steam] ($47.99) | Gamefly via TechBargains | Normally $53.99 | Use coupon code "GFDAPR20" | Warning: coupon code is one time use.
Playstation 3
• 2 PS3 Games for $30 | Walmart via DealNews | 16+ choices including InFamous 2.
• God of War: Ascension ($49.99) | Newegg via TechBargains | Normally $60 | Use coupon code "EMCXSXR228"
• DMC: Devil May Cry (43$) | Fry's via SlickDeals | Normally $60
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown ($30) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $40
• Dishonored ($30) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $60
• Borderlands 2 ($29.99) | Amazon via Digital Game Deals | Normally $60
• Super Street Fighter IV Arcade ($15.83) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $40
• Resident Evil 5 ($8.93) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $15
• Guardians of Middle Earth ($7.77) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $30
• Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance ($39.99) | Newegg via Digital Game Deals | Normally $60
• Bioshock: Infinite ($50.99) | Gamestop via TechBargains | Normally $60 | Use coupon code "15FREE"
• Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge ($33.99) | Gamestop via Dealzon | Normally $40 | Use coupon code "15FREE"
• Refurbished PS3 Slim 320GB ($199.99) | Groupon via Digital Game Deals | Normally $300
• Rock Band 3 Wireless Fender Mustang Pro Guitar Controller ($58.03) | Amazon via TechDealDigger | $74+ elsewhere
Xbox 360
• 3 hours only Forza Horizon ($24.99) | Amazon Gold Box | Normally $40
• Pre-order Grand Theft Auto V ($45) | Newegg via SlickDeals | Normally $60
Remember that free Assassin's Creed 3 from China we covered before? We're traveling to India for a free copy of Daggerdale this time. Make a new account for India, grab the game, migrate the account to your home turf, and download. Fair warning: I have not tried this myself and it likely won't last. More details on Reddit.
• FREE Dungeons and Dragon: Daggerdale | Microsoft via Reddit
• Gears of War: Judgment ($47.99) | Newegg via TechBargains | Normally $60 | Use coupon code "EMCXSXR229"
I had forgotten about this package until I saw this sweet deal. Resident Evil 6 Archives includes Resident Evil 6, Degeneration, 4 HD, Code Veronica X HD, 5 Gold Edition.
• Resident Evil 6 Archives ($37.73) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $90
• DMC: Devil May Cry (43$) | Fry's via SlickDeals | Normally $60
• XCOM: Enemy Unknown ($30) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $40
• Dishonored ($30) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $60
• Borderlands 2 ($29.99) | Amazon via Digital Game Deals | Normally $60
• Super Street Fighter IV Arcade ($16.13) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $40
• Medal of Honor ($7.99) | Amazon via Dealzon | Normally $20
• Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance ($39.99) | Newegg via Digital Game Deals | Normally $60
• Bioshock: Infinite ($50.99) | Gamestop via TechBargains | Normally $60 | Use coupon code "15FREE"
• Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge ($33.99) | Gamestop via Dealzon | Normally $40 | Use coupon code "15FREE"
• Xbox 360 S 250GB w/ Darksiders 2 and Arkham City ($279.99) | Newegg via TechBargains | Normally $300 | Use coupon code "EMCXSXR232"
Wii U
This isn't a deal, but the third game in the Operation: Rainfall trilogy, Pandora's Tower, releases April 16. The game is likely to receive a small print run, and potentially become very hard to find very quickly like Xenoblade. If you want it, we recommend a pre-order.
• Pre-order Pandora's Tower [Wii] ($39.99) | Amazon
• Rhythm Heaven Fever [Wii] ($10.55) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $30
• Bit.Trip Complete [Wii] ($9.78) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $40
• Sunday 4/7 Arkham City: Armored Edition ($20) | Best Buy | Normally $40
Playstation Vita
• JUST ADDED Playstation Vita 3G/Wifi ($199) | PayDeals via SlickDeals | Normally $300
• Virtue's Last Reward [Region Free] (~$26+shipping) | Zavvi via Digital Game Deals | Normally $40
• Playstation Vita w/ Lego Batman 2 ($209.99) | Target via Naru-Joe93 | Normally $250
3DS
• Bit.Trip Saga ($9.78) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $40
iOS
iOS game from the developers of Second Life.
• FREE Creatorverse | iTunes
• FREE Horn | iTunes via Reddit
• Rayman Jungle Run ($0.99) | iTunes via TechDealDigger | Normally $2.99
Not a game, but
•FREE Solar: Weather | iTunes
Android
The Humble Mobile Bundle has added 3 games including Another World.
• Humble Mobile Bundle (pay what you want and support charity/devs, $5.56 min for all)
• FREE Hazard Rush | Google Play via Reddit | From the developer: "To unlock everything free: On the menu, just hit the smiley face (credits) and hold tap the logo until it makes a noise. That unlocks the full version."
Inventory
• FREE NeilMed NasalFlo Neti Pot w/ two packets | NeilMed via SlickDeals | "Like" NeilMed on Facebook to receive.
• FREE Hunger Games Digital Rental for Prime Members | Amazon via TechDealDigger
• Red vs. Blue Box Set [Blu-ray] ($59.96) | Amazon via Dealzon | Normally $180
I bought a Swisscard way back in 2003 and carried it around for years before I switched to an iPhone case/wallet combo.
• Victorinox Swisscard ($14.50) | Amazon via Dealzmodo | Normally $36.50
• Home Depot 10$ off $100 | Home Depot via Dealzmodo | Use coupon code "SBFHD10"
Time to upgrade your wardrobe for Spring.
• Levi's $25 off $100, $40 off $150 | Levi's | Use coupon code "SAVEMORE"
• 30% off Gap | Gap | Use coupon code "GAPHAPPY"
• 25% off Ralph Lauren | Ralph Lauren | Use coupon code "RLGIVING13"
• 25% off Timberland | Timberland | Use coupon code "TFEST2013"
• 20% off Bloomingdales | Bloomingdales | Use coupon code "FRIENDS20"
• Aeropostale $25 off $100 | Aeropostale via SlickDeals | Use coupon code "25OFF"
• DKNY Men's 30% off | DKNY via Shopper.com
• Steve Madden 15% off $80+ | Steve Madden via Shopper.com | Use coupon code "SMAPR1"
• 40% Perry Ellis | Perry Ellis via SlickDeals | Use coupon code "PEPRIVATE40"
• Outback Steakhouse 4-course Meal ($15) | Outback via TechBargains
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