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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 17:04 BST

Amazon lists Xbox One controller for $60, Microsoft calls price speculative

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Amazon has listed the Xbox One controller for the same price as the DualShock 4. The recommended retail price listed by Sony is $59/$59/€59/£54 and Amazon lists it for the same. The Xbox One controller is also listed for around the $60 mark. However, a Microsoft spokesperson has said retailers often list hardware for speculative prices and it has not announced a recommended price. Via Gamespot.

Thu, May 30, 2013 | 17:05 BST

Xbox One: £599.99 place-holder price set at Amazon UK

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Xbox One has been priced at a place-holder value of £599.99 at Amazon UK. The site is now accepting pre-orders, ahead of the official pricing reveal.

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Fri, May 03, 2013 | 11:34 BST

Amazon slashes 8GB Wii U console down to £149

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Amazon has followed ASDA’s lead and has trimmed the cost of Nintendo’s 8GB Wii U model down to £149 on the nose. Both retailers have now cut the cost of Nintendo’s rig by £100 apiece.

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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 13:08 BST

Lovefilm PS3 app update rolling out today, adds HD streaming

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Lovefilm’s PS3 player is getting an update today across the UK and Germany, which adds and HD streaming option.

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Wed, Feb 27, 2013 | 12:16 GMT

Wii Mini priced £79.99 at Amazon UK as pre-orders begin

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Wii Mini was announced for a UK launch yesterday. Online retailer Amazon has priced Nintendo’s tiny console at £79.99, ahead of its March 22nd launch.

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Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | 01:11 GMT

Amazon discounts Xbox Live subs in winter sale

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Amazon is holding a couple of gaming promotions, with about 2,000 items on sale. Thanks to Major Nelson, we can highlight a pretty good one of interest to many of you – 12 months subscription to Xbox Live Gold for $40, down from $60. A selection is available here, but scroll down to the bottom to browse the 138 pages of offers on software, peripherals and accessories. Most platforms are represented and titles range from indie treasures to classics to recent triple-A releases.

Tue, Feb 12, 2013 | 00:27 GMT

Scribblenauts Unlimited Wii U arrives with Amazon customers

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Some European Amazon customers have received Wii U copies of Scribblenauts Unlimited, according to RevoGamers. The 5th Cell game was delayed at the last minute, and Amazon’s policy of shipping for release date seems to have pre-empted Nintendo’s announcement. That the game shipped at all certainly backs up rumours of a last minute recall. The delay is still unexplained.

Thanks, GoNintendo.

Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 04:51 GMT

Hyrule Historia is Amazon’s number one bestseller

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After 93 days in the top 100, The Legend of Zelda’s Hyrule Historia is in the top position on Amazon’s charts. In the UK it’s number five, but it’s only been in the charts for 39 days and is on the rise. A very limited edition of the 272 page artbook was announced in November.

Thanks, NintendoLife.

Mon, Jan 28, 2013 | 05:06 GMT

Amazon offers Microsoft Arcade/Indie Pack and Ubisoft Settlers bundle in weekly deals

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The Microsoft 5-Game Arcade/Indie Pack and the Settlers Bundle from Ubisoft are Amazon’s deals of the week, the first of which for $10 and the latter priced at $16.
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Mon, Jan 28, 2013 | 00:49 GMT

Amazon match Best Buy to offer Xbox Live Gold discount

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Xbox Live Gold cards are now available from Amazon for $35 in a bid to match Best Buy‘s offer at the same price.

The offer applies to physical Gold cards, with Amazon digital codes going for $40 and Best Buy having already sold out, reports Joystiq. Three-month Gold memberships are going for $21 on Amazon but stay at the full price of $25 at Best Buy, which is offering physical Halo 4 and Black Ops 2 12-month Gold membership cards for the $35 sale price, evening it out for some.

Tue, Jan 22, 2013 | 21:58 GMT

Amazon expands In-App Purchasing program to include PC, Mac, and web games

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Amazon has expanded its In-App Purchasing to include PC, Mac, and web games. This should make things much easier for users to make in-game purchases when playing monetized games, and even better than you can look over your purchase history through your Amazon.com account. You can find out how mobile game developers will be using the new payment process through here. Thanks, Gamasutra.

Sun, Jan 13, 2013 | 23:19 GMT

Tantalysing THQ Medley includes Metro 2033, Red Faction and Homefront for $12

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The medley is Amazon’s Deal of the Week for six PC downloads and includes Metro 2033, Red Faction Armageddon, Red Faction Guerilla, Homefront, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine.

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Mon, Dec 03, 2012 | 12:43 GMT

Wii U: Amazon ships Nintendo Land bundles without games, offers download codes

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Wii U premium console bundles were shipped via Amazon without copies of Nintendo Land in the box. The retailer has apologised and is now offering download codes for the game to all customers affected. Get the details below.

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Fri, Nov 23, 2012 | 09:22 GMT

Amazon Black Friday deals include Borderlands 2, Need for Speed, Dark Souls and Hitman

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The week of great discounts continues today with Amazon’s Black Friday specials. As ever, plenty of games can be snapped up for a smidgen of the original price. Have you been tempted by a certain title but put off by the price? A deal might be waiting for you.

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Sat, Nov 17, 2012 | 22:20 GMT

Weekend PC deals include Prototype, a THQ pack, Orcs Must Die! 2, more

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Next week may contain the biggest shopping day of the year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t good deals to be had on games this weekend, especially in the PC sector.

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Sat, Nov 17, 2012 | 15:12 GMT

Amazon Black Friday lightning deals start Monday, November 19

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Amazon has announced its Black Friday deals and starting November 19 through November 24, you can get some nice deals on games and hardware.

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Wed, Nov 14, 2012 | 00:08 GMT

Black Ops 2 takes out Amazon’s pre-order record

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Online retail chain Amazon has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is the most pre-ordered title in its history.

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Mon, Oct 29, 2012 | 22:51 GMT

PlayStation 3 bundle offers one year of PlayStation Plus subscription

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Amazon has a new $300 PlayStation 3 bundle which offers a 320GB Slim (but not super-slim) console; one DualShock 3 controller; and a year’s subscription to PlayStation Plus. As the PS Blog notes, it’s a decent deal for those picking up their first PS3 as PS Plus’s Instant Collection scheme will help them snaffle some back catalogue gems.

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 | 17:47 BST

Wii U: Pro Controller battery life is 80 hours, retaillers claim

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Wii U offers players a myriad of control methods, from the GamePad tablet device, classic WiiMotes and the more recognisable Pro Controller. Retailers are claiming that the device can hold an 80 hour charge. Get the details below.

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Mon, Oct 15, 2012 | 00:53 BST

Xbox 360 US bundle prices cut by $50

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Microsoft seems to have issued a US price cut on Xbox 360 holiday bundles. As noted by Dealzon, the 250GB Skyrim and Forza and 4GB with Kinect bundles are both now $50 cheaper than RRP at GameStop, Amazon and Best Buy, with the latter two offering free shipping for extra thrift.

The price cut has not been officially detailed, but Kotaku‘s sources suggest it will hold through January at GameStop at the very least.