Geekscape Roundtable: Black Friday Deals!
You’re stuffed. You just ate more than you ever thought possible. There is literally a gravy/cranberry mixture extruding from you pores. You’re having trouble even thinking, let alone moving. What are you to do? Let out another notch on your belt and SHOP, Black Friday’s here fool!
We threw a note out to the Geekscape staff: let us know about some crazy deals that caught your eye, or maybe a few things you’re thinking about picking up for yourself! It seems like most of the staff was already in line however, as we only had two submissions, and one of them was all the way from Canada!
Let us know what you’ll be picking up tomorrow, and read our suggestions below! Check out a couple holiday related tunes as well, just to turn your Thanksgiving cheer up to 11!
Shane O’Hare
I’ve never been a huge Black Friday shopper. I usually just stay up all night playing games and end up wandering out to the stores and watch all the crazies fight over bed sheets and printers. This year however, I have my eyes on two deals:
1. The Mega64 Boyz are putting out a brand new compilation DVD along with a stack of new shirts, posters and special prizes. The list of stuff that Mega64 has available is staggering!
2. My other Black Friday must have is the epic sale going on over at DJ Tech Tools. It’s time for a new DJ controller for me and this sale is the perfect opportunity!
Derek Kraneveldt
As the frozen wasteland around me gets colder and colder, I can’t help but let out a visible sigh. Condensation rolls down my igloo window as if even the cold, dead ice of its construct knows my sorrow. My thoughts bring me to October 8th, the Canadian day of giving thanks, long past. My mind wanders, confused at the lack of insane prices and deals, before I finally realize: Canada has no Black Friday.
I don’t actually live in an Igloo, but the thing about Black Friday is true. Sure, we have Boxing Day (December 26th), but from what I’ve seen, the savings are not even close to what everyone stateside is about to experience. In any case, I’ve seen a few deals that I know I’d be taking part in had I not been born a Canuck. Here goes:
1. Toys R Us – The Wii U is less than a week old, and while consoles may already be in short supply, everybody needs games! This Friday, all Wii U titles are buy one, get one 40% off. That’s fantastic for Wii U owners (or soon to be), and Toys R Us will also be having great sales on Skylanders and other games too! I found out about their offerings here.
2. Best Buy – Looking for a new TV? Might want to check out the offerings at Best Buy. They’ve got plenty of models with ridiculously low prices, and it looks like many of them are even 3D compatible. If I weren’t so far above the border, I could definitely see myself headed here!
3. Apple – How about a new Tablet or Computer? I’m an Apple guy, and the stuff basically never sees discounts (it typically sells itself it would seem). One day every year, which happens to be Black Friday, Apple actually puts on a sale, netting you ~10% off on a lot of their items. I’d love an iPad mini! There are also a TON of app store developers putting their catalogue’s on sale this weekend. From EA to Gameloft and many more, you can save up to 90% percent on dozens of awesome games. Stan Lee’s Verticus has also gone completely free for one day!
4. More Games – You’re going to want to check out Steam, and you’re going to want to check out Good Old Games. They both have insane sales going on, and you can participate even if you don’t live in the US!
That of course, is not even the tip of the iceberg. We’re all curious to see what you pick up, so make sure to let us know! Of course, please stay safe! A cheap TV is not worth your life, and we certainly don’t want you starring in the 2012 Black Friday Rampage Compilation on YouTube (check out 2011 below!).
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Geekscape (even the Canadian)!
