3DS Launch Deals Guide

Going without a pre-order means you run the risk of not getting a 3DS system this Sunday. On the bright side, you do have the benefit of shopping around and trying to maximize your savings.

A number of retailers are offering bundles and discounts on games, and there isn't necessarily a single best offer. Provided you live in a state that doesn't pay tax on Amazon items, that looks like the cheapest way to go -- buying the system gets you $25 off a launch game, but you'll of course have to wait for it to ship next week. More impulsive types can head to Kmart and get $25 off a launch game with the purchase of a system, thoughthatdeal (like all in-store sales) is somewhat mitigated by the need to pay sales tax. The Toys R Us offer of buy one game, get 50% off a second seems like the way to go if you're looking to stock up on games as quickly as possible.

Besides the usual avenues for selling systems, like Amazon and GameStop (both of which are offering up to $100 for DS trade-ins, depending on the condition and model), several other stores will be getting in on the action, albeit with less enticing offers. Target is offering a gift card of up to $50, while Toys R Us will give you as much as $75. Walmart will offerup to $100like Amazon or GameStop, but only stores incertain stateswill be participating.

Read on for the full look at deals being offered on 3DS hardware and games.

Amazon

• Buy a 3DS system, get a$25 creditfor use on select 3DS games.
• Buy a 3DS system, get a freeaccessory.
• Buy a 3DS game, get a$10 creditfor use on a second 3DS game.

Best Buy

• Buy any two 3DS games, get a $10 gift card. (viaCAG)

GameStop

• 3DS Super Street Fighter IV bundle (includes hardware, game, and system pouch) with free 3-day shipping -- $299.97 (black,blue)
• 3DS Samurai Warriors Chronicles bundle (includes hardware, game, and system pouch) with free 3-day shipping -- $299.97 (black)
• 3DS Starter Bundle (includes 13-in-1 gamer pack with car charger, case, headphones, game cases, and more) -- $264.98 (black,blue)

Kmart

• Buy a 3DS system, get $25 off any launch game.

Sam's Club

• 3DS Pilotwings bundle (includes hardware, game, and starter kit with car charger, case, headphones, and more) -- $299.88 (black,blue)

Toys R Us

• Buy one 3DS game, get one 50% off.

Walmart

• Buy a 3DS system, get a freeflex case.

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