GameStop Black Friday 2019: Store Hours Friday, Saturday, And Sunday

GameStop is swinging big for Black Friday 2019, offering some of the best deals of the season and keeping plenty of stock on some of the best nationwide console bundles over the holiday weekend. If you want to shop at the United States retailer this weekend, it’s open during the holiday, and will keep fairly regular hours tomorrow and Sunday. Stores close at 10 PM today and open tomorrow at 10 AM.

GameStop’s Black Friday are already live online, so if you don’t mind waiting a few days for your goodies, you’re all set to start shopping now. You can see GameStop’s full Black Friday store hour schedule below.

GameStop Black Friday 2019 Deals

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GameStop Black Friday Weekend Store Hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, Dec. 1: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The company has some enticing discounts to get you in the store and shopping online. Take a look at all the GameStop Black Friday deals.

Recently the retailer has been struggling, with its stock price currently sitting at a near all-time low.


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NBA 2K20 Black Friday Deals 2019 – 50% Off Deal, Great Console Bundles, And More

Black Friday 2019 brings with a ton of major deals on most of the year’s biggest games, and NBA 2K20, 2K’s latest version of the basketball sim, is no different. We’re seeing discounts of over 50% over the Thanksgiving weekend, and you can get in on the deal on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. The lowest price we’ve seen is currently at Walmart. There are also some cool console bundles you might want to get in on.

NBA 2K20 (PS4, XBO, Switch) – $27 at Walmart

NBA 2K20 | $27 ($60)

Walmart has the PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions for $27, which is the lowest price we’ve seen on the game so far.


Console bundles

Xbox One X bundle with NBA 2K20 – $350 at the Microsoft Store

Xbox One X – NBA 2K20 Hyperspace bundle | $350 ($500)

This Xbox One X bundle comes with a digital copy of NBA 2K20 and a special-edition Hyperspace Xbox One X and controller, which feature a unique paint splash design. The bundle also includes one-month trials for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold.


Xbox One S bundle with NBA 2K20 – $200 at the Microsoft Store

Xbox One S – NBA 2K20 bundle | $200 ($300)

The Xbox One S bundle comes with everything the Xbox One X bundle does, except the special edition console. This bundle comes with a regular, white Xbox One S, but you still get the digital copy of NBA 2K20, a controller, and the one-month trials for Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. Microsoft is selling this bundle for $200.


NBA 2K20 VC deals

NBA 2K20 VC Holiday bundle – $20 at Walmart

NBA 2K20 75,000 VC Holiday Bundle | $20

This special NBA 2K20 VC holiday bundle comes with 75,000 VC as well as in-game cosmetic items. Those include a Red Santa hat, Christmas backpack, Christmas-themed mural for your MyCourt, and an exclusive ugly sweater. Walmart has the bundle for $20 until December 31.


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NBA 2K30 VC Bundles | 10% Off

If you want a little more choice over how much VC you buy, GameStop is offering a 10% discount on all VC cards right now.


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In GameSpot’s NBA 2K20 impressions, critic Kevin Wong wrote about how the new game’s story mode attempts to have a social conscience, leaving behind the awkward attempts at humour and “hip” dialogue of previous entries. While it doesn’t quite stick the landing, Wong wrote that the basketball gameplay is still as great as it always is.

“Is it even possible to have a truly woke narrative in a game so relentlessly money and fame-driven? Perhaps not.” Wong wrote. “But NBA 2K20 asks you to accept this melding at face value. That’s impossible, but thankfully, there’s a legacy of NBA 2K quality that makes the reconciliation less important. The story and how it’s told don’t hold up to scrutiny. But the gameplay, honed from years of incremental development and effort, always does. NBA 2K20 is, even in its contradictions, an excellent facsimile of the NBA itself.”


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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nba-2k20-black-friday-deals-2019-50-off-deal-great/1100-6471584/

Luigi’s Mansion 3 Black Friday Deals: Get Luigi’s Latest Spooky Adventure For $48

One of Nitendo’s major first-party games for 2019 is Luigi’s Mansion 3, which brings the franchise back to a Nintendo console for the first time since the original Gamecube game. It, along with Pokemon Sword and Shield, Astral Chain, Super Mario Maker 2, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses round out Nintendo’s lineup, most of which are hard to find for cheap. That said, you can save some cash on Luigi’s latest adventure at Ebay and Walmart right now.

Luigi's Mansion 3 Black Friday deals haven't been announced, but you can still save by shopping at Walmart.

Luigi’s Mansion 3 Black Friday deals haven’t been announced, but you can still save by shopping at Walmart.

Luigi’s Mansion 3 — $49.94 (in-store only)

For most of the year, Walmart has routinely discounted new games, including Luigi’s Mansion 3, to $50 at launch. Unfortunately, the $10-off deal is usually only available in-store. If you click the link above, you’ll notice that Walmart’s website has Luigi’s Mansion 3 for the regular retail price of $60, so you’ll have to brave a trip to a physical store to pick up your copy.

As far as online deals go, a large and reputable Ebay seller has brand new, sealed copies of Luigi’s Mansion 3 on sale for $48. You’ll get free shipping, guaranteed by December 2, if you order from Ebay. We should note that UK box art is shown in the listing, but orders ship from California. It seems likely that the box art is just a mistake. Even if it happens to be the UK version, it’ll still work in North American Switch consoles.

Outside of Walmart’s in-store price and the current Ebay deal, it’s not looking like any major retailers will have discounts on Luigi’s Mansion 3 this Black Friday. Walmart, Best Buy, and Target have already released their ads, and GameStop has revealed some early Black Friday deals. Luigi’s Mansion 3 hasn’t shown up in any of them. We don’t know the North American Eshop Black Friday deals just yet, but the UK Black Friday sale doesn’t feature Luigi’s Mansion 3 either.

We’d recommend keeping an eye on Amazon, as the retailer will likely have waves of deals throughout Black Friday weekend. But considering the fact that Amazon routinely copies other retailers when it comes to game sales, we wouldn’t say a Luigi’s Mansion 3 discount is particularly likely at Amazon.

The charming Switch adventure earned an 8/10 in our Luigi’s Mansion 3 review. Reviewer Kevin Knezevic called Luigi’s Mansion 3 “perhaps the best installment in the series yet,” praising it for the numerous new mechanics and more open structure. While the controls can sometimes get in the way of the joyous experience, Last Resort Hotel is filled with clever puzzles, fun ghost encounters, and a treasure trove of hidden collectibles.


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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/luigis-mansion-3-black-friday-deals-get-luigis-lat/1100-6471598/

Madden NFL 20 Black Friday Deals 2019 – Walmart, Target, Best Buy, And More

Madden NFL 20 brings the franchise into a new decade, and it’s proven to be one of the most popular games of 2019. It came out in June, which makes Black Friday 2019 a prime time to get it for cheap in time for Christmas. Lots of stores have the game for half-off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but Walmart currently has the absolute best deal on it–it’s just $27 there right now.

Walmart’s Black Friday sale kicks off on November 27 and includes many other games, in addition to Madden. Most of their prices edge out Best Buy, GameStop, and Target, though there are a few that are cheaper at other retailers. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date on the lowest prices right here on GameSpot.

Madden NFL 20 (PS4, XBO) – $27 at Walmart

Madden NFL 20 | $27 ($60)

EA’s latest football game received a score of 8/10 in our Madden NFL 20 review. GameSpot’s Eddie Makuch praised its new X-Factor abilities, week-to-week challenges, and on-the-sticks gameplay, the latter of which he says is “the best it’s ever been.” However, the story elements of the QB1 mode and the minimal changes to Franchise mode left him wanting.

“Madden NFL 20 is an improved version of the annualized professional football series that excels in some areas and leaves something to be desired in others,” he wrote. “The new QB1 career mode–which includes a barebones NCAA football experience–overall feels like a half-baked idea that doesn’t deliver anything meaningful or interesting. When it comes to the on-the-field action, however, the new X-Factor and Superstar abilities shake up the familiar gameplay formula to give seasoned players and newcomers alike a fresh way to scheme plays and orchestrate strategy on both sides of the ball.”

Madden NFL 20 Black Friday deals

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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-nfl-20-black-friday-deals-2019-walmart-targ/1100-6471573/

Black Friday 2019: Google Stadia Alternative Gets Huge Discount

Although Google Stadia is getting all of the game streaming attention right now, there’s another streaming service that’s getting a Black Friday deal. The service is called Shadow, and it’s been around since late 2018, but costs a monthly fee to access its date centers, which lets you stream games through a high-end Windows 10 PC. A year-long subscription averages out to $25 per month, you can get the Shadow streaming service it for a only $13 a month for Black Friday.

Since you’re accessing a remote, high-end desktop PC, you’ll be able to sign in to your own digital store accounts. Be it Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, or anywhere else, you’ll have access to their storefronts and your library. Google Stadia is a closed platform with its own store and titles, so you won’t be able to play any of the games you already own. However, Stadia doesn’t require a subscription if you’re okay with streaming your games in 1080p with stereo sound. An optional Stadia Pro membership is available for $10 a month and gets you 4K streaming, surround sound, free games, and special discounts.

Shadow lets you stream a gaming PC to any compatible device with a decent internet connection.

Shadow streaming service | $13 per month

You’ll also have access to the internet speeds of Shadow’s data centers to download content and game online, which is rated at about 800 Mbps down with 1ms latency–remember, you’re only using your internet connection to view your remote PC. Currently, Shadow’s specs are made up of the following:

  • OS: Windows 10 Home Edition
  • CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2678 v3 @ 2.5GHz
  • GPU: Nvidia Quadro P5000
  • Memory: 12 GB
  • Storage: 256 GB QEMU Drive

With Shadow, you’ll be streaming a video feed of your virtual desktop, and like Stadia, data consumption and internet speed will be part of the equation. Shadow’s app is compatible with any Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 or MacOS computer and certain Android and iOS versions (controlling Shadow between different platforms will vary).

The app lets you set your bit rate between 5 Mbps to 70 Mbps at 5 Mbps intervals, giving you some control over image quality and data usage. It’s recommended you have at least 15 Mbps down and connect via wired Ethernet or 5GHz Wi-Fi; Shadow consumes between 5 Mbps to 25 Mbps depending on settings and conditions.

Like many other cloud-based game streaming services, Shadow has its ups and downs–we reviewed the service and its separate set-top box earlier this year, so be sure to check out our Shadow Ghost and Shadow cloud gaming service review. For more on Black Friday 2019 sales this year, check out some the early and upcoming deals you can take advantage of.


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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-google-stadia-alternative-gets-h/1100-6471571/

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Patch Adds More Customization, Gender Swapping, And More

Ghost Recon Breakpoint has received another major patch, less than a month after update 1.0.3 released. If you’re logging in for the new raid, you’ll find that there’s a big new download to get through. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One the 1.0.3.1 update weighs in at 11.3 GB, whereas PC players will have to download 8.5 GB. Once they do, they’ll find that there are now more customization options in the game than ever before–and new players will especially feel the benefits.

At the beginning of the game, post-patch, players will have 40 more items unlocked by default than they did before. This means that there will be more customization options than before, as you’ll be able to kit your Ghost out with the following items right away:

  • 5 vests (5.11 TACTEC Plate Carrier, 5.11 VTAC LBE, Blackhawk STRIKE Cutaway, Crye AVS1000, Blackhawk Strike Shoulder Pad)
  • 5 pants (5.11 Apex, 5.11 Tactical Stryke Pant, Jeans, Cargo, Chino)
  • 5 headgear (Crye Airframe, Reversed Cap, Military Cap, Berret, ACH Helmet)
  • 2 gloves (S&S WetWorX, S&S WetWorX Assault)
  • 4 boots (Under Armour Alegent, Under Armour Valsetz RTS, Under Armour Speed Freek, Under Armour Shoes Infiltrator)
  • 4 gear paints (Gray Solid, Red Solid, Blue Solid, Coyote Brown Solid)
  • 1 shirt (Vasily Sniper)
  • 1 eyewear (Gatorz Magnum Sunglasses)
  • 1 karambit (Casper)
  • 4 emotes (Shotgun, Pistol, Rifle, Sniper)
  • 4 emblems (Red Fox, Lion, Grizzly Bear, Golden Eagle)
  • 4 card banners (Urban Tech, Mountain, Swamp, Coastal)

Additionally, players can now change the appearance of their face, as well as their gender, at any time from the menu. This will allow for a greater level of customization, and it means that you’re not stuck if you decide, a few hours in, that you don’t like your character. This is, thankfully, a far cry from the Ubisoft that once argued that letting you play as a woman in Assassin’s Creed Unity would double the amount of work involved for the animation team.

Beyond this is a huge list of bug fixes and additions, including improved physics and handling for the Spider vehicle, a fix for an issue that was causing players to lose items when switching from PvP to PvE, and improvements to adaptive magazine pouches on tactical vests.

Ghost Recon Breakout is discounted during a few Black Friday sales. You can get the game digitally on both the Xbox Store and Ubisoft Store for 50% off, and it’s also discounted on PlayStation 4.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-recon-breakpoint-patch-adds-more-customizati/1100-6471803/

Tencent Buys A Stake In Yet Another Game Studio

Tencent, the Chinese internet giant, has invested in yet another video game studio. The company’s latest investment is in the big British game developer Sumo Digital’s owner, Sumo Group. According to GI.biz, Tencent has acquired 15 million shares of the company.

Tencent did so through a deal with the investment group Perwyn, which sees its ownership of Sumo Group fall to 17.38 percent. Tencent owns 9.96 percent of Sumo Group as part of this deal. Terms of the investment were not disclosed any further.

“We are glad to invest in Sumo Group, a leading independent co-development studio,” Tencent Games boss Steven Ma said. “We look forward to supporting Sumo’s growth and exploring collaborations with the Company to bring more interactive entertainment experiences to global audiences.”

Sumo Group CEO Carl Cavers said, “We are delighted that Tencent have chosen to acquire a shareholding in the company, and we look forward to working with Tencent to explore co-development opportunities.”

This is just the latest gaming investment from Tencent. The company already completely owns or has a controlling interests in League of Legends studio Riot Games, Path of Exile creator Grinding Gear Games, and Clash of Clans developer Supercell. Tencent has minority investment stakes in numerous other companies, including Activision Blizzard, Ubisoft, Epic Games, Paradox, Funcom, Bluehole, Frontier Developments, and Glu Mobile.

Sumo Group has been growing a lot lately. Following Perwyn’s initial investment in the company back in 2016, the company is growing in numerous ways. It now operates 10 studios in three countries and posted £38 million ($49 million USD) in revenue for the latest year.

Sumo Digital, which employs around 600 people and is among the largest development groups in the world, has worked on numerous high-profile projects over the years. In the past two years alone, it has contributed to the development of Hitman 2, Forza Horizon 4, Team Sonic Racing, and Crackdown 3. It is currently working on Dead Island 2, among other projects.

Sumo owns seven studios in the UK in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle, Leamington Spa, Warrington, Brighton, and Leeds. The company also has an office in Pune, India.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tencent-buys-a-stake-in-yet-another-game-studio/1100-6471802/

Important Out-Of-Print 80s Video Game Book Is Being Resurrected On Kickstarter

Video game book publisher Boss Fight Books is currently hosting a small Kickstarter campaign to resurrect an out-of-print book about the 1976 Atari arcade game Breakout. The book, Pilgrim in the Microworld, has long been considered an important, formative text in games criticism and scholarship, and it is well regarded by critics and scholars. But it has not been available to purchase, outside of the second-hand market, for a long time–until now.

Pilgrim in the Microworld was written by David Sudnow, who worked as a pianist and piano teacher throughout his life, eventually passing away in 2007. The book will be re-released as part of the Boss Fight Games imprint, and will be the 22nd book in the series. At the time it was written, the idea of a game like Breakout being taken seriously enough for longform criticism was unusual. As the Kickstarter page describes it, “the book’s modern readers remain fascinated by an obsessive, brilliant, and often hilarious quest to learn to play Breakout just as one would learn the piano.” He is also the author of Ways of the Hand: The Organization of Improvised Conduct.

The Kickstarter campaign asked for $1000, and has already been successful–as of right now it has made $3928 with 15 days to go. You can nab a digital copy of the book for a $5 pledge, and physical copies can be purchased for $15 (plus shipping–$5 within the USA, $15 for the rest of the world).

Stretch goals have been announced, and since the campaign has hit $2500, every backer who gives $15 or more will also get a digital copy of ‘Nintendo 64 Video Games You Will Never Play’. If it hits $5000, backers will also get a digital copy of ‘Continue? The Boss Fight Books Anthology’, and at $7500, digital copies of ‘PlayStation Video Games You Will Never Play’ will be included.

The book will contain a new foreword from series editor Gabe Durham, and a fresh copy edit. Digital copies will be made available in December 2019, while physical copies will be sent out in January 2020. All work on the book has already been completed, and the Kickstarter is just to cover final printing and production costs.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/important-out-of-print-80s-video-game-book-is-bein/1100-6471800/

Nintendo Switch Lite Price Slashed To $169 In Black Friday Sale

Nintendo Switch Lite deals have been conspicuously absent from Black Friday sales so far this year. Aside from a quickly sold-out deal at Google Shopping, which had the console for $175 earlier today, we’ve seen no other straight-up discounts on Nintendo’s smaller, handheld-only iteration of the Switch. But if you’ve been holding out to see if the Switch Lite will drop on Black Friday, you’re in luck, as we’ve just spotted the handheld at its lowest price yet.

Using promo code THANKS20, which slashes 20% off the price, you can currently get the Switch Lite for just $169 (plus any sales tax) at digital marketplace Rakuten via seller SNG Trading. All three colors–yellow, gray, and turquoise–are available for the discount. Just add the Switch Lite to your cart and apply the promo code at checkout.

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Nintendo Switch Lite | $169 with promo code THANKS20

For more Black Friday 2019 Nintendo Switch deals, check out our guides to the best discounts on Switch consoles and accessories as well as games, including first-party titles. Plus, see more of our Black Friday coverage below as we sift through all the sales this weekend to spotlight the deals actually worth your money.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-lite-price-slashed-to-169-in-black/1100-6471799/

The Best Black Friday 2019 Deals On Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, Xbox One Bundles

Star Wars fans are having a good year. There is the ongoing series, The Mandalorian on Disney Plus, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker releasing in December. The past month also brought Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, a new action game from Titanfall and Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment. Given how recently it came out–it hit PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 15–Black Friday deals aren’t exactly abundant unless you’re looking to purchase a console bundle. That said, we may see more discounts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday themselves, so if a bundle isn’t tempting and you’re strapped for cash, it might be best to hold off for now. We’ve seen unadvertised deals on recent games pop up in past years.

Luckily, at least for the time being, a deal has popped up on the PC version–Jedi Fallen Order can be had for $50 over at Amazon right now. The console versions remain full price at the time of this writing. We’ll report back if any other deals emerge on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is one of our top 2019 holiday gift recommendations; it also earned an 8/10 in our Jedi Fallen Order review. “Fallen Order becomes perhaps the strongest conception of what playing as a Jedi Knight ought to really be like,” wrote Phil Hornshaw. “It’s true that Fallen Order borrows liberally from other action games, but those elements work together with Respawn’s combat and environment design, and a story that finds humanity in the Force and in its characters, to hone in on what makes the world of Star Wars worthy of revisiting again and again. Even with some rough edges, Fallen Order represents one of the most compelling game additions to the Star Wars franchise in years.”

Read on for the best Black Friday deals on Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order announced so far.

Black Friday deals: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Game deals

So far, the best deal on Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order for PS4 or Xbox One was available around launch over at Ebay, where you could get a brand-new copy of the game with free shipping for $50 ($10 off). Unfortunately, that deal is sold out.

If you’re willing to wait until just a couple more days to get your hands on Jedi Fallen Order, however, there are a couple of minor deals you can take advantage of. Starting this Sunday, November 24, Target will include a free Second Sister Inquisitor Funko Pop figure (which normally goes for $9) with any order of Jedi Fallen Order, and that includes any of the console bundles that come with the game (which you can find below, by the way). The deal ends on November 27.

GameStop has a similar deal going on right now, but theirs includes a $15 Fandango credit instead, which you can use to go see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker when it hits theaters December 20.

PS4

  • $60 (free Second Sister Inquisitor Funko Pop figure with purchase) — Target
  • $60 (free $15 Fandango credit with purchase) — GameStop

Xbox One

  • $60 (free Second Sister Inquisitor Funko Pop figure with purchase) — Target
  • $60 (free $15 Fandango credit with purchase) — GameStop

PC

  • $50 — Amazon
  • $60 (free $15 Fandango credit with purchase) — GameStop

We’re keeping an eye out for future discounts, and we’ll be sure to update this article as soon as we see more. We expect a few places to have deals ready to go for Black Friday, including digital storefronts like Steam and the Epic Games Store.

In the meantime, Epic is offering a free Imperial Stormtrooper outfit for Fortnite with any purchase of Jedi Fallen Order now through November 30, 2020.


Console bundles

If you’re looking to pick up a new Xbox One along with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, you have some excellent choices for Black Friday. You’ll be able to get an Xbox One X bundle with Jedi Fallen Order for $350 and an Xbox One S bundle with the game for $200.

Xbox One X bundle with Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order: Deluxe Edition and 3 months of Xbox Live Gold – $350

Xbox One X bundle with Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order: Deluxe Edition and 3 months of Xbox Live Gold

$350 ($500)

Best Buy’s Xbox One X bundle includes three months of Xbox Live Gold in addition to Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Deluxe Edition. It’ll be available starting November 28 at Best Buy. If you buy at Microsoft, you’ll get the same bundle for the same price, but it comes with one month of Xbox Live Gold, one month of Xbox Game Pass for console, and one month of EA Access. In addition, Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold members get early access to Xbox deals starting November 21. Everyone else will have access to this console bundle and other Microsoft Store deals starting November 24, which is still earlier than Best Buy and other stores.


Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and $40 Target Gift Card – $200

Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and $40 Target Gift Card

$200 ($300)

Multiple stores are offering this Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, but only Target is throwing a $40 gift card in as well. It’ll be available starting November 28. Meanwhile, it’ll also be on sale at the Microsoft Store for the same price. Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass Ultimate members still get early access to Microsoft’s deals, which come with the aforementioned one-month trials.


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from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-black-friday-2019-deals-on-star-wars-jedi/1100-6471498/