GameStop Releases Black Friday Ads

By Dena Cassella Published November 20, 2009

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Get excited gamers, because GameStop just released its Black Friday ads and it looks like it’s going to be a very happy holiday for the gaming folk. We think the most noteworthy Black Friday deals at GameStop are its Door Buster sales, like the Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle and the PS3 120GB Holiday Bundle—both are priced at $299.99 and come with three free video games. GameStop’s Door Buster sales start at 6am, when the store opens, and go until 11am on November 27^th. Also, all pre-owned games are by two get one free (B2G1).

Here are some other great Black Friday deals from GameStop:

Batman Arkham Asylum (PS3)–$39.99

Batman Arkham Asylum (Xbox 360)–$39.99

Spore Hero (Wii)–$19.99

Wii Sports Resort w/Free 2nd MotionPlus Controller–$49.99

Check out GameStop’s Black Friday ads

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