{"id":54062,"date":"2013-05-17T01:32:47","date_gmt":"2013-05-16T23:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=54062"},"modified":"2013-05-17T01:36:36","modified_gmt":"2013-05-16T23:36:36","slug":"gaming-specials-this-weekend-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/54062-gaming-specials-this-weekend-27","title":{"rendered":"Gaming specials this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the new generation of console heads our way (with the next-generation Xbox getting revealed on 21 May), retailers are pushing down prices on games and hardware to please gamers across South Africa.<\/p>\n

Xbox controller and game special (Makro) R699.00<\/h3>\n

Makro has a special for those looking for a new controller and game this weekend.<\/p>\n

The special includes a new Xbox 360 S-controller, and either Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, or Gears of War: Judgment (if you\u2019re looking for some co-op action).<\/p>\n

The special is valid until 20 May 2013.<\/p>\n

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Xbox controller and game special (Makro)<\/p><\/div>\n

Game specials (Makro) – various prices<\/h3>\n

Marko has dropped the prices on a few of the biggest games on the market.<\/p>\n

On both Xbox 360 and PS3, each version of Tomb Raider is priced at R499, along with Bioshock Infinite and God of War: Ascension.<\/p>\n

Army of Two: The Devil\u2019s Cartel is going for R399.<\/p>\n

The special is valid until 20 May 2013.<\/p>\n

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Game specials (Makro) – various prices<\/p><\/div>\n

BT Games game special (BT Games) – various prices<\/h3>\n

BT Games has dropped some prices on a number of games as part of the Deal of the Week special.<\/p>\n

The console games include Far Cry 3, FIFA 13, Assassin’s Creed 3 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted for R399.90 each, while the underrated Sleeping Dogs is R299.90.<\/p>\n

Battlefield 3 on PC and console is now R99.90 each.<\/p>\n

The specials are available while stocks last.<\/p>\n

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BT Games game specials (BT Games)<\/p><\/div>\n

Xbox 360 console (Game) \u2013 R1999<\/h3>\n

There are a few specials going around on the 4GB Xbox 360 consoles, but if you want to pop into a store to grab one, Game has its Microsoft gaming machine for R1,999 this weekend.<\/p>\n

The console includes a 4GB hard drive and one controller.<\/p>\n

The special is valid until 21 May 2013.<\/p>\n

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Xbox 360 console (Game)<\/p><\/div>\n

PS3 Wonderbook special (Incredible Connection) \u2013 R2,799.95<\/h3>\n

While Wonderbook may not be everybody\u2019s cup of tea, there is a Wonderbook PS3 special bundle for R2,799.95 from Incredible Connection.<\/p>\n

The special includes a 500GB super slim PS3 console and Dual Shock 3, a move controller starter-pack , and the Wonderbook game.<\/p>\n

The special is a web-exclusive and valid while stocks last.<\/p>\n

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PS3 Wonderbook special (Incredible Connection)<\/p><\/div>\n

Xbox 360 bundle (BT Games) \u2013 R2,699.90<\/h3>\n

BT Games has a special on an Xbox 360 bundle for R2,699.90.<\/p>\n

The bundle includes a 320GB Xbox 360 console, one controller, a boxed edition of Darksiders II, and four download tokens for Halo Reach, Batman: Arkham City, Gears of War 2, and Fable 3.<\/p>\n

The special is valid while stocks last.<\/p>\n

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Xbox 360 bundle (BT Games)<\/p><\/div>\n

More SA gaming news:<\/h3>\n

SA game Rooks Keep hits Steam Greenlight<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

PC Format discontinues \u201csexist and offensive\u201d advert<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

BT Games stands by BioShock competition winner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

What influences game prices in South Africa?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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