If you want the beta access, just get it now cause everyone is offering the codes, and a $10 gift card is better than nothing. Amazon has price guarentee, so if they decide to lower it, you don't lose out. Waiting to see closer to release date probably isn't a bad idea either if you don't want the beta, cause I don't ever see any major release sell out, well, ever, unless it's on Wii and made by Nintendo around the holidays. Also, don't forget you can always cancel pre-orders before the game comes out if you find a better deal later.