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It’s an exciting time for gamers as the summer video game showcase season kicks off in June. Our annual Play at Best Buy event is back, featuring the new titles and exciting announcements from top brands. Check out our blog articles for the latest gaming news, previews, great deals on games, consoles, VR, and more. Plus, we’re giving away fantastic gaming prizes from Meta, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox. Read on to find out what you can win and how to enter!

Preview your favourite video games on Best Buy’s blog

Our bloggers are passionate gamers and enjoy sharing their expert insights, so you get the latest upcoming releases and useful information you need when buying games from Best Buy. We’ll be covering some of the popular gaming events like the Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, PC Gaming Show, Ubisoft Forward Live, Nintendo Direct, and many more. So, make sure to bookmark this page. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the upcoming games that everyone is buzzing about:

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Join Luigi as he returns to hunt ghosts and solve puzzles in this high-definition remake of the beloved classic. With enhanced graphics and new challenges, it’s a must-play for fans of the series.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Step into the shadows with the latest entry in the Assassin’s Creed series. Explore ancient lands, master stealth gameplay, and uncover secrets that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 – Gold Edition

Join the ranks of the elite Space Marines and embark on a thrilling galactic battle to defend humanity.

Wait, there’s more! You can always visit the blog to check out full reviews and know why these games should be on your radar. Like these recent ones, Paper Mario and Stellar Blade have been receiving a lot of attention, and you can find in-depth reviews that highlight their unique features and gameplay experiences.

Discover everything you need for gaming at Best Buy

At Best Buy, you can find an extensive collection of your favourite video games, gaming consoles, VR, and gaming accessories for gamers of all ages. From cutting-edge controllers to immersive virtual reality headsets and gaming furniture, you’ll find everything you need to enhance your gaming experience. If you need help choosing a console, make sure to read our video game console and game streaming buying guide.

Be the first to play epic upcoming games

You can explore the hottest pre-order games announced from Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo right here at Best Buy. By securing your pre-order, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are guaranteed a launch copy of your favourite game. Additionally, by pre-ordering, you’ll often get pre-order bonuses with your games such as in-game accessories, special outfits or even SteelBook cases.

But that’s not all! Best Buy takes your gaming experience to the next level with this exciting “Play at Best Buy” contest. From latest consoles to exclusive game merch, the prizes are simply irresistible. Are you ready to level up your gaming experience? Don’t miss out—enter the contest now! Take a look at this year’s Play at Best Buy contest prizes, then check out how to enter this contest.

Play at Best Buy contest prizes

The Xbox prize package includes the Xbox Series X Console + Controllers in Shock Blue and Deep Pink to get your hands on the powerhouse of gaming consoles and elevate your multiplayer sessions.
The Meta prize package includes the Meta Quest 3 with touch controllers so you can immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality.
The PlayStation prize package includes the PS5 Slim Console + PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller in Volcanic Red + PS5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Launch Edition to set you up for endless gaming adventures.
The Nintendo prize package includes Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) Console + Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for our Nintendo lovers to embark on a classic RPG journey.

How to enter our Play at Best Buy contest

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways:

  1. Browse Best Buy’s video games to explore the latest titles and gaming gear for every platform. Then, in a comment below, tell us which new game or gaming accessory available at Best Buy you are most excited about and why?
  2. Social post: For an additional entry, create a public social media post about your participation in the Play at Best Buy blog contest. Share the prize package you hope to win and the first game you would play if you won. Use the hashtag #PlayatBestBuyContest, include a picture from this contest page, and make sure your post is public. Then, comment below with the social media channel you used and your username or pseudonym for verification. You can use any social media channel (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will randomly draw 4 winners from all eligible entries posted on the blog (in English and French); each will receive one of the four prize packages listed here:

  1. Xbox Series X package
  2. Meta Quest 3
  3. PlayStation 5 package
  4. Nintendo Switch OLED package

This contest runs from May 31st until June 20th.

With two ways to enter, you double your chances of winning one of the amazing Play at Best Buy prizes. Share this contest with friends, family, and fellow gaming enthusiasts who won’t want to miss out. Good luck to all—may the best gamer win!

Bhupinder Kaur
Bhupinder is a senior editor and a collaborative team player at Best Buy Canada. She is passionate about creating consistent digital experiences with her writing, editing, analytics, and project management skills. Other than that, she loves to cook authentic Indian recipes for friends and family.

1361 COMMENTS

  1. I’m most excited for Rise of the Ronin for PlayStation 5. Sign me up for some samurai action, please! The best.

  2. all of the prizes look great but we would love to get the PS5 Slim Console + PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller in Volcanic Red + PS5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2! My kids would absolutely love that!!

  3. I would be really excited for the Meta Quest. I’ve always wanted to own a VR system but it’s very hard to get it past my wife with the costs! Thanks for the chance to win.

  4. my son is super excited for Luigis mansion 2. and I’m super excited about starfield on Xbox Series X

  5. I’m super excited to Play Star Wars: Outlaws! Love the Star Wars gaming universe even more than the movies!

  6. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

    I liked the original on game cube and 3 on switch but I missed 2 on 3DS so I’m excited to finally play it

  7. Assassin’s Creed Shadows because I am a die-hard fan of the series. Played through the Enzo collection multiple times.

  8. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch)
    Brand: Nintendo
    Model Number: HCCPA9QDA
    Web Code: 17811118

    This game sounds like fun…something I could play!!

  9. I’m most excited for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD because I need to see that little guy freak our in the highest definition moder science allows.

  10. Our granddaughters would love the Xbox Series X Console because they would be able to get the controllers in deep pink (their favourite colour) They would play and racing game.

  11. I would love to have a standard ps5 because when I first got my ps4 the first two games I had were Spiderman and FIFA 19. I grew a liking for Spiderman and even finished the game 100%. When I heard there was a Miles Morales game the next year I asked my dad for it and he bought it for me and then I completed the game 100%. I heard there was a Spider-Man 2 game where it combined both characters and I was excited because they were showcasing the Trail the same year the Spider-Man Miles Morales game came out. I was disappointed because it said releasing in 2023 two years from then. When 2023 rolled out, I couldn’t play the game because I needed a PS5 so I just watched the walkthrough but it wasn’t as fun, so I want to win the giveaway. Anyway, I hope I win this giveaway. Good luck to everyone else.

    I use Twitter as my social media and my username on Twitter is @amechi59028 (Amechi Donal)
    This is the link for the post I made regarding the entry: https://x.com/amechi59028/status/1799102472402997261 \

    sorry for reposting the first part of this message just wanted to include the twitter post with it for the entry. Hope you understand Best Buy. Have a good day.

  12. Since I am a huge F1 fan, F1 24, any Logitech wheel, and either an XBox or Playstation to plug it all in to would be marvelous!!

  13. I would love to have a standard ps5 because when I first got my ps4 the first two games I had were Spiderman and FIFA 19. I grew a liking for Spiderman and even finished the game 100%. When I heard there were a mile morales game the next year I asked my dad for it and he bought it for me and then I completed the game 100%. I heard there was a Spider-Man 2 game where it combined both characters and I was excited because they were showcasing the Trail the same year the Spider-Man Miles Morales game came out. I was disappointed because it said releasing in 2023 two years from then. When 2023 rolled out, I couldn’t play the game because I needed a PS5 so I just watched the walkthrough but it wasn’t as fun, that is why I want to win the giveway. Anyways I hope I win this giveaway. Goodluck to everyone else.

  14. I’m excited about the new Assassin’s Creed Shadows for the the Playstation it has always been one of my favorite games

  15. I’d like the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) Console – Neon Red/Blue because it would get a lot of use in our house with 3 kids. Wonderful contest, by the way 🙂

  16. I am excited for assassin’s creed shadow for my upcoming trip to Japan 🙂

  17. We are most excited about Luigi Mansion 2 HD. We’ve been waiting for a new version for a long time. It’s our family game, a lot of fun moments playing that game with the kids.

  18. The Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap would be my favourite. Making a VR Headset as comfortable as possible would enhance all the games!

  19. I am most excited for Minecraft (Switch) because it’s a great game and would be fun to play on the go!

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