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Summary: If you already own XCOM: Enemy Unknown and Spec Ops: The Line, pre-order XCOM: Declassified from Gamefly. If you do not already own those games, pre-order XCOM: Declassified from Green Man Gaming. Rationalization follows:
I’m going to assume that the reward levels all get maxed out, because they will. Amazon offers $5 off plus $10 2K credit, so call that $35. Green Man Gaming handily beats that with $5 off plus $12 general credit, making the game $33. Steam has essentially the same bonuses as GMG, but doesn’t even come close to matching the base discount. Gamefly is the dark horse here. You’ll get $5 off plus $10 general credit + $10 2K credit bringing the game down to $25, but you forfeit the bonuses. You could also get a 30-day Gamefly membership instead of the $10 Gamefly credit. GamersGate and Gamestop have not thrown their hat in the ring.
We don’t usually have used games in the Moneysaver, but we’ll make an exception for retro titles. eStarland is running a buy 2, get 1 free promotion on all games going all the way back to the NES.
Newegg is giving you a $10 credit if you buy GTAV from them, but I don’t recommend it. I think it’s very likely better deals will come along.
PC
• Saints Row The Third The Full Package + $5 Saints Row 4 Pre-order Credit [Steam] ($12.50) | Amazon
• Defiance ($8) | Gamefly | Use code GFDJUL20
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution [Steam] ($3) | Gamestop
• Metro 2033 [Steam] ($3.75) | Gamestop
• Bulletstorm [GFWL] ($5) | GamersGate
• Grand Theft Auto IV Complete + San Andreas + Vice City + III [Steam] ($10) | Gamefly | Use code GFDJUL20
• Max Payne 3 Complete + 2 + 1 [Steam] ($16) | Gamefly | Use code GFDJUL20
• L.A. Noire Complete [Steam] ($6) | Gamefly | Use code GFDJUL20
• Bully: Scholarship Edition [Steam] ($3) | Gamefly | Use code GFDJUL20
Mac
I believe most but not all of the above Rockstar stuff will also be unlocked for your Mac with the Steam keys.
PS3/PS4
Playstation 4 Launch Bundles are back in stock. These are only a $10 discount, but are guaranteed for release day. You will not be charged until the item ships.
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale [Cross-buy] ($20) | Amazon | Matches lowest price, must choose Amazon as seller on right
• Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time [Cross-Buy] ($20) | Amazon
• Defiance ($20) | Amazon
• PlayStation Eye ($17) | Amazon | Lowest price ever
360/One
• Arkham City GOTY ($15) | Amazon
• Defiance ($20) | Amazon
• 1 year of Office 365 Premium and 1 year of LIVE ($80) | Newegg | The drawback here is that if you take this deal you’ll have Office and LIVE. Shots fired.
Wii U
• Wii Classic Controller Pro ($11) | Amazon via Daily Game Deals
Vita
• Pre-order The Walking Dead Vita Bundle ($249) | Amazon | This does in fact include 400 Days. | This is not less than the item’s MSRP but still an excellent “deal,” and it is a limited edition as well.
• Rayman Origins ($16) | Amazon
• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale [Cross-buy] ($20) | Amazon | Matches lowest price, must choose Amazon as seller on right
• Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time [Cross-Buy] ($20) | Amazon
• Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation (PS Vita)($19) | Amazon via Gamingaholic | Normally $40
3DS
The deals were inside you all along.
iOS
djay 2 ($5) | via 9to5Toys | Normally $10
The Deep Pinball($0) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $1
Raiden Legacy($2) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $5
It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown($1) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $5
Evilot($0) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $1
Escapology($0) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $1
Real Boxing($1) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $3
Enscripted($0) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $1
Kung Fu Master – Pig($0) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $4
GoldMan HD($0) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Normally $2
Grand Theft Auto III ($3) | via 9to5Toys | Normally $5
Grand Theft Auto Vice City ($3) | via 9to5Toys | Normally $5
Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars ($3) | via 9to5Toys | Normally $5
Max Payne ($2) | via 9to5Toys | Normally $3
Android
tinyCam Monitor PRO($2) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Normally $5
Splashtop Remote Desktop($5) | Amazon via Apps-aholic | Normally $10
Awesome Miniature Pro($1) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Normally $4
Galcon($2) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Normally $3
Real Boxing($1) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Normally $3
Raiden Legacy($2) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Normally $8
F-Stop Media Gallery Key($2) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Normally $5
Star Jim($0) | Amazon via Apps-aholic | Normally $1
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City($3) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Normally $5
Media
• Fight Club 10th Anniversary [Blu-ray] ($10) | Amazon via Daily DVD Deals
• RED Special Edition [Blu-ray] ($10) | Amazon via Daily DVD Deals
• Angels and Demons [Blu-ray] ($8) | Amazon via Daily DVD Deals
• Robot Chicken Seasons 1-5 [DVD] ($10) | Amazon via Daily DVD Deals
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• Dexter Season 7 [Blu-ray] ($30) | Amazon via Daily DVD Deals
• Copper: Season One [Blu-ray] ($20) | Amazon | Lowest historical price
Tech
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• 8-Pack of AA Eneloop XX 2500mAh Batteries ($30) | Amazon via Deals Kinja | Lowest price ever
• Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB Connector Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset ($80) | Amazon | matches lowest price ever
• 10-Inch JBL 300-Watt Subwoofer ($160) | Amazon via Deals Kinja | Matches lowest price ever
• Canon EOS 60D Body ($599) | Amazon via Deals Kinja | Matches lowest price ever
Rigged
AMD FX-6300 Vishera 3.5GHz Six-Core Processor ($110) | Amazon via Deals Kinja | Lowest price ever
XFX Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB 384-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Graphics Card ($390) | Amazon | Lowest price ever
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO LGA 1155 Intel Z77 Motherboard ($150) | Amazon via Deals Kinja | After rebate
CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced – Gaming Mid Tower Computer Case with Carrying Handles ($88) | Amazon | Lowest price ever
SanDisk Extreme 240GB SSD ($150) | eBay (Newegg) via TechDealDigger
Inventory
• Braun 790cc ($174) | This is the best electric razor on the market, and the one I use. | via boogerbutt | Next best price is $200
• Snap Circuits XP Microcomputer Set ($35) | Woot via Deals Kinja | $65 and up elsewhere
• Armitron Bracelet Watch ($46) | Amazon via Deals Kinja | Lowest price ever
• Coleman Table Top Grill and Cooler Value Bundle ($97) | WalMart | Grill alone sells for $110 and up elsewhere
• Vornado 154 Whole Room Tower Fan ($60) | Amazon | Lowest price ever
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