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Posted by Brandon Sandman Bell on Thursday November 27, 2008 - 02:36 PM

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» Black Friday deals

Happy Thanksgiving to our US readers! To celebrate the holiday many retailers have begun offering their Black Friday deals early. I've highlighted some of the best gaming deals I've seen by retailer:

Newegg:
Want to build a sweet gaming rig on a budget?

  • Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 for $159.99
  • ASUS Striker II Formula for $199.99 after MIR
  • OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB DDR2-1066 for $41.99 after MIR
  • Windows Vista Home Premium for $79.99
    (Unfortunately Newegg doesn't list enough parts on sale to build a complete PC, but some nice sales nonetheless)
    Gears of War 2 for $49.99
    Metal Gear Solid 4 for $39.99

    Best Buy
    Xbox 360 Pro 60GB bundle with NBA 2K9, Tony Hawk Proving Ground, in addition to standard game bundle of LEGO: Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda: $299.99
    Far Cry 2 Xbox 360: $37.99
    Tom Clancy's End War Xbox 360: $37.99
    Rainbow Six Vegas 2 PS3: $19.99

    Target (in-store deals)
    Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway PS3/Xbox 360: $20
    Dead Space PS3/Xbox 360: $30
    NBA 2K9 PS3/Xbox 360: $39
    Call of Duty: World at War PS3/Xbox 360: $49

    Circuit City
    Enemy Territory: Quake Wars PC $4.99
    Brothers In Arms: Hell Highway PS3: $19.99
    Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway Xbox 360: $19.99

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    The Friday immediately following Thanksgiving has long been known as "Black Friday" because it represents the unofficial beginning of the holiday shopping season, or the day when retailers hold massive sales. This means a lot spending on consumer’s part. They make it a point to shop on Black Friday as a yearly tradition. And I am glad that fast payday loans are available during this events. Everyone’s preparing for the special occasion and holiday shopping is the main focus. Black Friday has become a part of our family-holiday tradition. We wake up early; grab a latte at a local coffee stand, and head out to join the huge mob of holiday shoppers. However, this year will be a little bit different. We still plan on doing our annual shopping ritual, but we’ll probably skip the latte and enjoy a cup of homemade coffee instead. Plus, instead of spending our money at luxurious department stores, we plan to stretch our budget at far as possible and shop at decent places like Wal-Mart. There’s no denying that our budgets are much tighter this year. Nonetheless, we are still taking part in Black Friday because, like I said earlier, that trip is part of our holiday tradition. Although we may not be able to afford many of the things our hearts desire, we are approaching this season with a different attitude. This occasion is an opportunity to spend quality time as a family and make the best of what we are able to manage. I hope everybody takes the time to read this article, which has really shed the light on the true purpose of the holidays. Every smart shopper has a budget and a plan. Smart shoppers are also aware that fast payday loans are not designed for gifts, but for emergency situations only. I’m sure I won’t go overboard this year, but just in case, I know fast payday loans are there to help cover unforeseen financial mishaps.
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