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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 to try the Meta Quest 3, because I’ve never played VR at home and I think it would be so fun!

  2. The Game I’m looking forward to playing the most is the last of us II remastered hands down. That’s one of the best Video Game series I’ve ever played it’s such a phenomenal series. Thanks for the opportunity much appreciated I’m going to share it on X (Twitter).

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  3. I am most excited about Spider-Man 2 Launch Edition (PS5) because there is an expanded New York with the new Web Wings and there are action-packed battles against iconic super villains.

  4. A simulation racing wheel accessory like the G29 Driving Force would be fantastic, I like all the driving flying games. Not into the fantasy games ………… I get enough fantasy at work LOL

  5. I would like Paper Mario: the Thousand Year Door because it is the latest Mario game.

  6. I would like to play Paper Mario. Played super Mario many years ago and this new game would be interesting.

  7. I would like to try Paper Mario: the Thousand Year Door because it is nostalgic since the Mario games were the first games I played.

  8. I’d love to try Meta Quest 3! Nothing better than stepping out of reality to explore a virtual world.

  9. The Meta Quest 3 because it has better graphics and quality for a real virtual reality experience.t And the game would be Asgard’s Wrath 2

  10. I would love to win the PS5 with Spider-Man 2. The last Sony system I owned, was a PS2. I’d love to see how far they’ve progressed.

  11. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) My grandchildren love Mario and so do I.

  12. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is getting my wife and I excited! We loved double teaming LM3, so exploring a remastered classic is essential.

  13. I am interested in the Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (Switch). My Gradson would love ghost-hunting Poltergust 5000 in Luigi’s Mansion. He just got this platform, so getting some of the latest games would be so exciting for him.

  14. I would love to play paper Mario, with an arctis pro gaming headset. Because I love all mario games with great sound.

  15. I am interested in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) as I still like kicking it old school with my Paper Mario on the N64

  16. silent hill 2 for ps5 because its been a long time since ive played a silent hill game

  17. I really want to get the Meta Quest for my son, he has been asking for it for ages. I tried out my friend’s and it was so cool!

  18. Really excited to see Paper Mario, the video reviews I’ve seen show how gorgeous the art style and gameplay is… Nostalgic for the paper mario I used to have on my DSi, good times!

  19. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is the one to look forward to because it is reminiscent of the old Super Mario Nintendo games that we grew up with in the 90s!

  20. I am interested in a simulation racing wheel accessory like the G29 Driving Force, because I love racing games like Gran Turismo 7

  21. Turtle Beach Stealth 600X Gen 2 RF Wireless Gaming Headset is a solid headset that I’d be happy to get my hands on!

  22. The Meta Quest 3 because it has better graphics and quality for a real virtual reality experience.

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