Best Buy Deal of the Day (2012)

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1/12/2013 Borderlands 2 $34.99
[customspoiler=Past Deals]
12/26/2012 -

Brave $7.99
12/24/2012 - Lalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends $9.99
12/23/2012 -

Rift: Storm Legion $29.99,

Diablo III $29.99,

World of Warcraft: Battle Chest $4.99
12/22/2012 - Rage $9.99 Dragon's Lair Trilogy $9.99 Museum DS $9.99 Namco Museum Megamix $12.99 Guild Wars 2 $44.99
12/21/2012 -

Nickelodeon Dance 2 $24.99, Saints Row 2 $9.99, Star Wars the Force Unleashed II $9.99, Grand Slam Tennis 2 $9.99
12/20/2012 -

Sniper Ghost Warrior $12.99,

Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition $12.99
12/19/2012 -

Dead Space 2 $12.99,

Turtle Beach Ear Force Tango Limited Edition Headset $199.99
12/18/2012 -

Borderlands 2 $37.99,

iTunes $100 Gift Card $85,

Dark Souls $12.99,

Mass Effect 2 $12.99,

Halo Wars $12.99,

Red Dead Nightmare $12.99
12/17/2012 -

De Blob 2 $4.99,

Xbox Live Gold 3 Months $12.99,

Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection $9.99,

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria $19.99,

Guild Wars 2 $44.99,

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Collector's Edition $59.99
12/14/2012 -

Star Wars: The Old Republic $4.99
12/9/2012 -

Saints Row The Third The Full Package $24.99
12/7/2012 - The Trash Pack $9.99,

uDraw Tablet $9.99
12/2/2012 -

Spec Ops: The Line Premium Edition $24.99
11/30/2012 -

Borderlands 2 $27.99,

The Black Eye Peas Experience $7.99
11/27/2012 -

Microsoft Wireless Speed Wheel $19.99,

The Hip Hop Dance Experience $24.99
11/13/2012 -

Mass Effect 3 $17.99
11/11/2012 -

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games $17.99
11/9/2012 -

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings $19.99
11/6/2012 -

The Darkness II Video Game for Xbox 360 $9.99
11/4/2012 -

Sony DualShock 3 Charging Station and Blu-ray Remote Bundle for PlayStation 3 $14.99
10/22/2012 -

$50 iTunes Gift Card $40,

iBuyPower Gamer Desktop with 8GB Memory and 1TB Hard Drive $459.99
10/16/2012 -

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack $39.99
10/6/2012 -

The Black Eyed Peas Experience $7.99
9/26/2012 - Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games $14.99
9/4/2012 - Kid Icarus Uprising $14.99
8/31/2012 -

Brink $4.99
8/28/2012 - Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D $4.99
8/24/2012 - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars $7.99
8/21/2012 -

Zumba Fitness Bundle $19.99
8/17/2012 -

Eye Pet & Friends $11.99
8/14/2012 -

Medal of Honor $9.99
8/10/2012 -

Star Wars The Old Republic $9.99
8/7/2012 -

Dragon Quest IX $9.99
8/3/2012 -

Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7 $9.99
7/27/2012 -

MLB 2k12 & NBA 2k12 Sports Combo Pack $27.99
7/24/2012 -

Game of Thrones $19.99
7/20/2012 -

Resistance 3 $9.99
7/17/2012 -

Need for Speed: The Run $4.99
7/16/2012 -

Kinect Sensor $99.99
7/13/2012 -

Tera $7.99
7/10/2012 -

AirFlo PS3 Controller $9.99
7/06/2012 - Ninja Gaiden 3 $19.99
7/03/2012 - Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One $9.99
6/29/2012 - Premium Call of Duty Elite Digital Download $44.99
6/28/2012 - FIFA Street $19.99
6/27/2012 - NCAA Football 12 $9.99
6/26/2012 - America's Test Kitchen $2.99
6/22/2012 -

Just Dance 3 BB Exclusive Katy Perry Edition $11.99
6/21/2012 -

MLB 2K12/NBA 2K12 Combo Pack $39.99
6/19/2012 -

Need for Speed: The Run $14.99
6/16/2012 -

Inversion $19.99,

Rocketfish Premium Bluetooth Headset $19.99
6/15/2012 -

TERA Online $24.99
6/14/2012 -

Tritton AX120 Headset $19.99
6/13/2012 -

Batman Arkham City $19.99
6/12/2012 -

Silent Hill Downpour $19.99
6/11/2012 -

MadCatz COD:Black Ops Controller $9.99
6/10/2012 -

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City Best Buy Limited Edition $17.99
6/8/2012 - Modnation Racers (PS Vita) $11.99
6/5/2012 -

Star Wars: The Old Republic $19.99
6/1/2012 -

uDraw Games $5-$10, uDraw Tablet with uDraw Studio $17.99,

Xbox 360 Gears of War 3 Console Bundle $279.99
5/31/2012 -

Refurbished Kinect $79.99
5/30/2012 - Steel Diver $11.99
5/29/2012 -

The Darkness 2 $11.99
5/25/2012 -

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 $4.99
5/16/2012 -

Metroid: Other M $7.99
5/15/2012 -

Madden NFL 12 and Madden NFL 12: Hall of Fame Edition ($9.99, $19.99),

Battlefield 3 $29.99, RocketFish Gaming Headsets $20 off
5/9/2012 -

SIN and Punishment: Star Successor $4.99
5/8/2012 -

Call of Duty Black Ops Controllers $19.99 (PS3/X360)
5/2/2012 -

Just Dance 3 BB Exclusive Katy Perry Edition $13.99

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[technicalstylez]

i swear ive seen more new members pop up in the past month than i did all last year. wth. anyhoo, i read the bb reviews and have 30 days to try it out before i return it. sounds fine to me.

[quote name='Cobb L']Before you buy this controller read reviews on BB website[/QUOTE]

 

[Liquid Drizzle]

Pass for me on this, I was hoping it would have been for 360 also.

 

[DCpinoy]

[quote name='Velo214']so air flo not afterglow? that sux. lol and wired? no thanx[/QUOTE]

i thought Sony nuked all wireless controllers for PS3?

 

[superhippy1986]

Oh god damn it! I thought the deal of the day was for an official PS3 controller... Not that crap.

 

[MunchnOnDoritos]

[quote name='DCpinoy']i thought Sony nuked all wireless controllers for PS3?[/QUOTE]

I thought that also but I ordered the COD: Black Ops controller from Best Buy when they had that as the DOTD and I'm still using it to this day. I still have no clue if they really did mess with the 3rd party controllers.

 

[whoknows]

They messed with some.

I have an old Madcatz one that no longer works.

 

[Lord Izanagi]

[quote name='superhippy1986']Oh god damn it! I thought the deal of the day was for an official PS3 controller... Not that crap.[/QUOTE]

You wish. Those things still retail for the awesome price of $54.99. They won't be $10 for some time to come. Hell, Walmart is still selling PS2 controllers for $20.

 

[Yamato]

I like Power A. The Mini Pro Elite controller they make for PS3 is tops.

 

[Velo214]

i just bought that cod blops wireless ps3 controller not even a month ago for 9.99, so pretty sure they didnt nuke all wireless controllers...

 

[i MarK i]

I watched some reviews on YouTube and based on the comments, this controller has dead zones. Multiple people said that the movement of the sticks don't register unless you move to the stick all the way to the edge. Idk. I want this cause I came from Xbox, and cause I'm still using the first six axis that came with the PS3 without vibration. Is it worth it for $10 or are there other ps3 controllers with the Xbox stick layout?

 

[Yamato]

[quote name='i MarK i']I watched some reviews on YouTube and based on the comments, this controller has dead zones. Multiple people said that the movement of the sticks don't register unless you move to the stick all the way to the edge. Idk. I want this cause I came from Xbox, and cause I'm still using the first six axis that came with the PS3 without vibration. Is it worth it for $10 or are there other ps3 controllers with the Xbox stick layout?[/QUOTE]

Believe the dead zones. I was in the market for a 360-style PS3 controller when I switched over to PS3. I first tried the Pro Elite controller by Power A (same company as the airflo) and the dead zones were awful on that. I was VERY disappointed because I loved the controller and it was only $20, but the dead zones were a deal breaker especially for shooters.

I ended up getting the Mini Pro Elite by Power A, and while it is a little pricier, it is just fantastic. Here is my review of it on Amazon, titled "Excellent Controller, BUT.."

Be sure to check out that video review there as well, really helped me. I like this controller even better than the original 360 controller, which is (or I guess was) my favorite controller.

You could also check out the Batarang style controller by Power A, same 360 layout.

My friend uses the Afterglow PS3 controller with the 360 layout and says its very good also

 

[DCpinoy]

[quote name='Velo214']i just bought that cod blops wireless ps3 controller not even a month ago for 9.99, so pretty sure they didnt nuke all wireless controllers...[/QUOTE]

Haha my bad, I was reading before that they did. Guess the blops controllers are safe lol.

 

[jl_rival]

Quick question, will this work on the xbox? I know it may be a stupid but I just want to know if it does or not because I'm not sure if I want to buy these air controller or just pass?

P.S.
7 to 10 day arrival! WTF!? I know it's free shipping but damn!

 

[princemoonrise]

Anyone else notice that Best Buy's website seems nearly unusable tonight? 2-minute load times, sometimes it won't load at all. Login wouldn't work, couldn't even get it to send me a password reset so I had to create an entire new account. Absolutely awful, and I probably spent more time wasted trying to order the stupid PS3 pad than how much its worth if it were free. :/

 

[gantt]

[quote name='princemoonrise']Anyone else notice that Best Buy's website seems nearly unusable tonight? 2-minute load times, sometimes it won't load at all. Login wouldn't work, couldn't even get it to send me a password reset so I had to create an entire new account. Absolutely awful, and I probably spent more time wasted trying to order the stupid PS3 pad than how much its worth if it were free. :/[/QUOTE]

Just used the site a little, but none of the issues you experienced.

 

[Ryuukishi]

What are the L2/R2 buttons like on this controller? I feel like my fingers are always slipping off the ones on the Dual Shock 3.

 

[cooljammer00]

Can I use this on my PC?

 

[GaveUpTomorrow]

[quote name='Ryuukishi']What are the L2/R2 buttons like on this controller? I feel like my fingers are always slipping off the ones on the Dual Shock 3.[/QUOTE]

Just purchase a set of these and I promise you will no longer have any problems with your fingers slipping off the triggers:

http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Trigg...=1341928352&sr=8-3&keywords=ps3+real+triggers

Amazon provides them for $5 shipped. I have a set for each of my controllers and I can't go without them.

 

[Beta1986]

[quote name='GaveUpTomorrow']Just purchase a set of these and I promise you will no longer have any problems with your fingers slipping off the triggers:

http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Trigg...=1341928352&sr=8-3&keywords=ps3+real+triggers

Amazon provides them for $5 shipped. I have a set for each of my controllers and I can't go without them.[/QUOTE]

I use these. They work great. A PS3 controller doesn't feel right to me anymore without these on.

 

[Ryuukishi]

Cool, I'll check those out. Thanks.

 

[bludd]

So is this thing wireless or corded?

 

[SkiLLs7984]

MY God do people just not have the time to click on Page 1 and then click on the link to find product description? Sheesh all the questions that get posted that could be answered in 3 seconds just clicking on the link. Dont be that lazy.

 

[Brother Daz]

I'll be picking mine up in about a hour here. Grandma took the boy today so I'll have some time to play with it. I'll be sure to chime in with my feelings about it.

 

[i MarK i]

[quote name='Yamato']Believe the dead zones. I was in the market for a 360-style PS3 controller when I switched over to PS3. I first tried the Pro Elite controller by Power A (same company as the airflo) and the dead zones were awful on that. I was VERY disappointed because I loved the controller and it was only $20, but the dead zones were a deal breaker especially for shooters.

I ended up getting the Mini Pro Elite by Power A, and while it is a little pricier, it is just fantastic. Here is my review of it on Amazon, titled "Excellent Controller, BUT.."

Be sure to check out that video review there as well, really helped me. I like this controller even better than the original 360 controller, which is (or I guess was) my favorite controller.

You could also check out the Batarang style controller by Power A, same 360 layout.

My friend uses the Afterglow PS3 controller with the 360 layout and says its very good also[/QUOTE]

Thanks I looked into all three. The batarang looks really cool hahaha. But all the reviews say they have dead zones so I think I'll have to pass. Do all 3rd party controllers have this problem?

 

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

[quote name='SkiLLs7984']MY God do people just not have the time to click on Page 1 and then click on the link to find product description? Sheesh all the questions that get posted that could be answered in 3 seconds just clicking on the link. Dont be that lazy.[/QUOTE]
Meanie. You coulda just answered the redundant question instead of being a douchebag in the time it took you to type up this response.

/sarcasm

 

[ijustw1n]

My favorite controller back with the ps2. Not sure I'll bite because of the cord though I understand it's needed to power the fans.

 

[Bumslie]

[quote name='GaveUpTomorrow']Just purchase a set of these and I promise you will no longer have any problems with your fingers slipping off the triggers:

http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Trigg...=1341928352&sr=8-3&keywords=ps3+real+triggers

Amazon provides them for $5 shipped. I have a set for each of my controllers and I can't go without them.[/QUOTE]

I also use these triggers on my controllers. I was playing Castlevania: LOS and you have to hold the R2 button a lot and my fingers kept slipping. This is a good product and I highly recommend them.

 

[PublikDefender]

When does the extra 50% trade in start at best buy? And has anyone else noticed that the best buy trade in thread completely disappeared?

 

[confoosious]

[quote name='PublikDefender']When does the extra 50% trade in start at best buy? And has anyone else noticed that the best buy trade in thread completely disappeared?[/QUOTE]

scroll down.

 

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

[quote name='PublikDefender']When does the extra 50% trade in start at best buy? And has anyone else noticed that the best buy trade in thread completely disappeared?[/QUOTE]
You must not have looked hard enough for the BB trade thread cuz here it is: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312640

And the 50% promo started the day after the 100% one ended, which was last Saturday.

 

[Tdog987]

[quote name='Brother Daz']I'll be picking mine up in about a hour here. Grandma took the boy today so I'll have some time to play with it. I'll be sure to chime in with my feelings about it.[/QUOTE]

I look forward to it.

My little bro bought one for the 360 and loves it.

I bought a Mad catz Black Ops PS3 controller and it was crap, so I'm very interested to see if this will be any better.

 

[Brother Daz]

[quote name='Tdog987']I look forward to it.

My little bro bought one for the 360 and loves it.

I bought a Mad catz Black Ops PS3 controller and it was crap, so I'm very interested to see if this will be any better.[/QUOTE]I playe through a level on Killzone 3 just a little bit ago. I am loving it! I'm not getting any dead spots, I did need to turn up the sensitivity a bit. I really dont have any gripes with it, the cord may be a little short for some people (10ft), My tv is about 9 ft from the couch so I think victory laps around the coffee table may be out of the question. I highly recommend it for anyone that likes the xbox controller over the ps3 controller. I can finally play competitive shooters on my ps3 now with out getting raped.

 

[MunchnOnDoritos]

Picked this up this morning and played some Borderlands and I have to admit, it feels pretty solid. The triggers have a bit of a resistance but I'm sure once I get used to the new controller, everything will feel right. Blue LED lights are pretty nice, as is the built-in fan. I say this is definitely a good buy, considering it's only 9.99. I have the COD: Black Ops PS3 controller and I would say I prefer this controller to the Black Ops one. Hopefully my review helps someone make up their mind if they are on the fence about it.

Oh yeah, forgot to add. I have no issues with the dead spot zones, as Daz is so that's two people without any problems. Hopefully more people can chime in.

 

[e Skrilla]

I don't like wires but this is a deal for those who can take it.

 

[MIX_MASTER_ICE]

Cord kills it. I'm sure the kids would be tripping on it and wouldn't understand why a controller needs a cord. lol

 

[Ryuukishi]

[quote name='MIX_MASTER_ICE']Cord kills it. I'm sure the kids would be tripping on it and wouldn't understand why a controller needs a cord. lol[/QUOTE]

My kids (4 and 1) try to touch the TV screen to control it. It makes me laugh, but they're the ones that understand where things are going. :lol:

 

[Brother Daz]

[quote name='Ryuukishi']My kids (4 and 1) try to touch the TV screen to control it. It makes me laugh, but they're the ones that understand where things are going. :lol:[/QUOTE]
Lol my 3 year old does the same thing when he watches Netflix on the tv instead of my phone. I swear I clean the tv screen every other day.

 

[wolverinevsx23]

It's limit 1 per household so can I submit two different orders with store pickup? Just wondering...?

 

[captpluto9465]

[quote name='Tdog987']Anyone know if its any good?[/QUOTE]

I got the Power A wireless version of that, which is pretty much the same. I stopped using it because the analog dead zone was annoying in games like Uncharted 3. Too bad because the form factor is nice.

 

[Tdog987]

[quote name='Brother Daz']I playe through a level on Killzone 3 just a little bit ago. I am loving it! I'm not getting any dead spots, I did need to turn up the sensitivity a bit. I really dont have any gripes with it, the cord may be a little short for some people (10ft), My tv is about 9 ft from the couch so I think victory laps around the coffee table may be out of the question. I highly recommend it for anyone that likes the xbox controller over the ps3 controller. I can finally play competitive shooters on my ps3 now with out getting raped.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='MunchnOnDoritos']Picked this up this morning and played some Borderlands and I have to admit, it feels pretty solid. The triggers have a bit of a resistance but I'm sure once I get used to the new controller, everything will feel right. Blue LED lights are pretty nice, as is the built-in fan. I say this is definitely a good buy, considering it's only 9.99. I have the COD: Black Ops PS3 controller and I would say I prefer this controller to the Black Ops one. Hopefully my review helps someone make up their mind if they are on the fence about it.

Oh yeah, forgot to add. I have no issues with the dead spot zones, as Daz is so that's two people without any problems. Hopefully more people can chime in.[/QUOTE]

Thanks.

Ordered

 

[Brother Daz]

[quote name='rnocerino']It's limit 1 per household so can I submit two different orders with store pickup? Just wondering...?[/QUOTE]
Can't hurt to try. Honestly though IDK if that'll work

 

[wolverinevsx23]

[quote name='Brother Daz']Can't hurt to try. Honestly though IDK if that'll work[/QUOTE]

Maybe I'll just wait another hour or two before I put in a order. Better yet, I used my credit card for one and maybe Paypal for the other. That should work possibly. I'm not gonna pick them up till this weekend.

 

[LLeopardGGecko]

Picked an Air Flo this morning. I really like the controller; the construction, the LEDs, and the air current are great.

The bad news is that the fans inside the controller died about ten minutes after I plugged it in. Anyone else having this issue?

I'm going to try to exchange it in a bit.

 

[Namelessloser]

[quote name='LLeopardGGecko']Picked an Air Flo this morning. I really like the controller; the construction, the LEDs, and the air current are great.

The bad news is that the fans inside the controller died about ten minutes after I plugged it in. Anyone else having this issue?

I'm going to try to exchange it in a bit.[/QUOTE]

I've owned this controller for about three months got it back when there was a BB Unlocked coupon to make it like 15 or 20. It feels very nice and nothing internally has broke. Leds and fans work flawless and I use it more than I use my Dual Shock atm.

 

[MunchnOnDoritos]

[quote name='LLeopardGGecko']Picked an Air Flo this morning. I really like the controller; the construction, the LEDs, and the air current are great.

The bad news is that the fans inside the controller died about ten minutes after I plugged it in. Anyone else having this issue?

I'm going to try to exchange it in a bit.[/QUOTE]


Hopefully you just pressed the button where you turn the fans off. It's right above the start button. There are two speed settings for the fans and the third press shuts them off. If this doesn't work then I'm sure they'll let you exchange it.

 

[LLeopardGGecko]

I must have a faulty unit.

The activation button was working fine, and then in the middle of the 'High' setting, the fan power started to wane until it shut off completely. Now the button does nothing.

 

[cooljammer00]

So no idea if this can be used as a controller for PC games?

 

[SolidSnake86]

I somehow manage to miss every single one of these deals.

 

[shadowkast]

[quote name='SolidSnake86']I somehow manage to miss every single one of these deals.[/QUOTE]

Check the op, we usually know a week ahead

 

[SolidSnake86]

Thanks! Will do!