
Black Friday is nearly upon us and with the generous free time that gamers will be able to spend on finally finishing up the plethora of good videogames recently released, there's always bound to be more games coming in our stockings. Heck, we just revealed some of our holiday picks (non-videogames) yesterday. We've compiled some of our favorite Black Friday gaming deals below. Some of them include a good majority of system bundles, but quite a few popular games have been drastically reduced from their suggested retail prices as well. There's even several Black Friday deals available online already! Without further ado, we bring you The Kartel's Top 10 Videogame Deals for the upcoming holiday season:
10.) Nintendo DSi Brain Age Bundle: $154.98 at Amazon NOW
Those who don't own a Nintendo DS of any kind yet should definitely take notice of this wonderful bundle. Other than the unique white color, this special edition Nintendo DSi bundle includes 5 pre-installed Brain Age Collection titles: Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Sudoku, Brain Age Express: Math, Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics And Photo Clock With the Brain Age Collection. For the casual gamer itching for a portable fix, this could be a great way to greet newcomers to the gaming scene during the holidays. Don't forget either - Amazon doesn't charge tax in many states and doesn't charge for shipping for anything above $25.
9.) Left 4 Dead 2 (PC): $29.99 at GameStop stores - 6AM on Friday, Nov. 27th
This two-day sale is for people who missed out on Dell.com's equally-priced deal for this best-selling PC shooter that's bound to become one of the best selling games of the holiday season. With so many refinements compared to the original, Left 4 Dead 2 should please all shooter gamers. The 40% off tag from its Steam and original retail price should be too big to ignore.

8.) Ghostbusters Slimer Edition (Xbox 360): $29.75 at Amazon NOW
Perfect for any kid that was born in the 80s, the Ghostbusters videogame was a surprisingly entertaining title that received good scores across major media outlets. Amazon's exclusive Slimer Edition deal not only includes the game, but a well-done Slimer bust and an ECTO-1 sound keychain too. For a bundle that originally cost just over $100 on release day earlier this year, this is a steal for those who love the series and still haven't played the game.
7.) Steam's Early Holiday Sale at
Steam.com NOW
PC gamers and classic gamers should take serious notice. Steam is now offering several amazing games for as low as $10, with some newer ones like Batman: Arkham Asylum for $25. They are also featuring massive LucasArts and THQ premier packs, each with over 10 games and touting classics like The Dig, Company of Heroes and The Secret of Monkey Island. These can be yours in only a matter of minutes if you have a fast connection!
6.) Uncharted 2 (PS3): $44.99 at GameQuest Direct (Use code: CAGUNCHTAT) NOW
Most PS3 owners should already have the game, but Uncharted 2 could very well be the best game on the system this year. This deal takes 25% off the suggested retail price. It's $5.00 less than the already discounted game on Amazon and could go fast. Those who still haven't had the time to experience videogame storytelling at its finest need to buy this game now.
5.) Rock Band Special Edition bundle & Rock Band 2: $79.99 at RockBand79.com NOW
This is the perfect way to get spend a meager amount of money and get anyone to try a videogame guitar for the first time. The deal is also shipped for FREE. This bundle, shipped by MTV themselves, has actually been active for quite a while now. However, people have forgotten about this great deal because of the releases of Guitar Hero 5 and Beatles: Rock Band. If you haven't joined the musical videogame bandwagon yet, this deal is a great start considering the instruments' compatibility with so many other games. After all, EA still has a long way to go to make the Rock Band brand profitable.
4.) Walmart Videogame Deals: $10-25 in-store on Black Friday
All day Friday, Walmart will be having great deals on fantastic games like GTA IV (360) and Godfather II (PS3) for $10. Newer games such as NBA 2K10 for the Xbox 360 and Tiger Woods '10 for the Wii will also get a fantastic price reduction at $25. Each of these games have received very good reviews too, so you might want to jump at them as potential Christmas gifts as well.

3.) Xbox 360 Elite w/ SIX games: $299 at Best Buy in-store - 5AM on Friday, Nov. 27th
Here we go. The coveted system bundles for Black Friday! This one in particular should please plenty of children looking for a new videogame console. Included with six games (Sonic the Hedgehog, Spider Man: Web of Shadows, Wall-E, LEGO Batman, Pure and Ghost Recon 2), this deal should keep a wide variety of gamers happy. Of course, if you can stand the cold and beat other shoppers to it on Black Friday.
2.) Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle w/ Lego Batman and Pure w/ $50 giftcard: $299 at NewEgg NOW
NewEgg's Pre-Black Friday sale recently just went up. Those who hurry can pick up two good games packaged with the Xbox 360 Elite. You'll also receive a $50 giftcard at the very popular tech online store. The fact that you won't have to wait in line makes this a fantastic deal now. Free shipping too!

1.) Numerous PlayStation 3 Bundles: $299 each at numerous retailers on Black Friday
As we mentioned a couple of months back, the PlayStation 3 is currently the best bang for your buck console right now. It plays amazing games, Blu-Ray movies and the cost to connect to the internet or play online is free. There's quite a few PS3 bundles out there, but we've discovered the best ones, all of which are CONFIRMED $299 each:
- Sony PS3 120GB Slim w/ FREE Little Big Planet: GOTY Edition and Rachet and Clank Future (5am at Best Buy on Black Friday)
- Sony PS3 120GB Slim w/ FREE LittleBigPlanet: GOTY Edition and God of War Collection (6am at GameStop on Black Friday)
- Sony PS3 120GB Slim w/ FREE Killzone 2, Infamous, $10 promo credit (9PM, Thursday the 26th at Amazon.com)
- EDITOR'S CHOICE: Sony PS3 120GB Slim w/ FREE Infamous, Batman: Arkham Asylum games and The Dark Knight on Blu-Ray (5am at Walmart on Black Friday)
So there you have it! We'll be posting more deals as we see them right in the forums as the Black Friday shopping mayhem continues. We'd love to see your Black Friday stories too! We'll award 5 $Karma points to the best blog posts on Black Friday.
Until then, have a wonderful Thanksgiving everybody and check out The Kartel for more holiday shopping ideas for gamers soon! What are you waiting for? Grab some of these deals now!







