The new Kmart catalogue popped into my mailbox this afternoon. It promises a “$4 Million Video Game Clearance” – which certainly sounds exciting. But is it exciting enough to slap your knees?
Let’s first look at console hardware:
* Wii – $399 (includes the usual Wii Sports plus Wii Music and either TV Show King Party or Fun Fair Party)* Xbox 360 Arcade – $287 (includes the usual five Xbox Live Arcade games plus Sega Superstar Tennis and Halo Wars)
* PlayStation 3 – $699 (includes Killzone 2 and FIFA 09)
Nothing particularly outstanding, although the PS3 deal is pretty good if you’re a fan of both games.
Onto software now, my picks of the best deals would be:
* Deadly Creatures (Wii) – $59.95
* Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii) – $59.95
* Skate It (Wii) – $44.95
* Animal Crossing (Wii) – $69.95
* Wii Fit (Wii) – $124
* Lock’s Quest (DS) – $29.95
* Guitar Hero World Tour (PS2) – $249
* Guitar Hero World Tour (Wii) – $259
* Guitar Hero World Tour (360, PS3) – $269
* Burnout Paradise (360) – $29.95
* FIFA 09 (PS3) – $39.95
* Burnout Paradise (PS3) – $39.95
* Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) – $69.95
* Far Cry 2 (PS3) – $69.95
* Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection (360, PS3) – $59.95
Not entirely sure where they get that $4m figure from, but I guess cutting $10-$20 off most games will eventually add up to a lot of money. Sale starts today and ends Wednesday next week.
BreakAtmo
March 5, 2009 at 6:28 PM
The PS3 deal doesn’t match up to JB Hi-Fi’s unless you’re a huge FIFA fan. The JB bundle gives you KZ2 and Assassin’s Creed, + a HDMI cable, and is $688 instead.
Report PermalinkT
March 5, 2009 at 6:49 PM
“The new Kmart catalogue popped into my mailbox this afternoon.”
You found the catalogue on a park bench, you liar!
Report PermalinkFilip
March 5, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Don’t forget that they are also selling a 37″ SONY LCD TV for $999, which is a very good option if you are buying a PS3.
Report PermalinkPhil
March 5, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Dont forget the Sony Bravia on the front page for $999!
Report PermalinkDavid Wildgoose
March 5, 2009 at 11:34 PM
@BreakAtmo
I’d pay extra to not get Assassin’s Creed. But maybe that’s just me…
Report PermalinkTim
March 6, 2009 at 7:14 AM
Also, Metroid Prime: Corruption is on clearance for $40, not in the catalogue but will be there until a store sells out of it.
Report Permalinkmkl
March 6, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii) is currently $50 at Target. Now they just have to stock the damn thing.
Report Permalinkrobert Ford
September 15, 2009 at 8:05 AM
have you received your new supply of Thomas Kincade 1000 piece puzzles in yet? thank you Mrs.Ford
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