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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. Most excited about the ability to elevate my multiplayer sessions with the Series X Console + Controllers, playing Halo 5 Guardians!

  2. The meta 3 looks amazing I love all the new features, wrath looks like an exciting new game I’d love to try

  3. EA Sports FC 24 (PS5)
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    Web Code: 17180840
    $69.99

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  4. I am excited for the Meta Quest 3. The headset looks smaller and lighter then the Meta Quest 2 and always wanted to get into VR. This would be a very cool way to get started if I was able to win it.

  5. The game I’m excited for is Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Gears. I’m looking forward to winning.

  6. Would love to have a PS5 and to get the NHL24 game to play with my 9 year old son. He played at his friends and loved it. thanks Best Buy for the opportunity

  7. I am most excited to try the Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset. I would love to try the experience of virtual reality and think that it could be used for more than just video games, although that would be really exciting too!

    • I love racing games. The Logitech G923 TrueForce Racing Wheel brings the gaming experience very close to reality.

  8. My son and I are excited for Luigi’s Mansion 2 because we already have the first game and play it often and can’t wait to start playing the new one once it comes out!

    • The game I’m excited for is Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Gears. I’m looking forward to winning.

  9. I’m most excited for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door because I have the original on GameCube and it would be great in my collection!

  10. We still have the original ps4. My family would love to have the ps5 bundle or Nintendo switch so we can do more things as a family. Instead of 1 out of 5 of us get to play at a time.. this would help us alot in doing more as a family as well as bonding with each other.
    Good Luck to everyone and thank you for this opportunity!

  11. We still have the original ps4. My family would love to have the ps5 bundle or Nintendo switch so we can do more things as a family. Instead of 1 out of 5 of us get to play at a time.. this would help us alot in doing more as a family as well as bonding with each other.
    Good.luck and thank you for this opportunity

  12. We still have the original ps4. My family would love to have the ps5 bundle or Nintendo switch so we can do more things as a family. Instead of 1 out of 5 of us get to play at a time.. this would help us alot in doing more as a family as well as bonding with each other.

  13. Elden Ring for PlayStation 5 looks like such a fun and adventurous game to navigate and play! I love journey/heroic games!!

  14. I’m most excited to get Just Dance 2024. It’s a fun way for me to stay competitive, work out and sing my heart out all at the same time!

  15. 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. would love this as haven’t play since i was little

  16. I’m looking forward to two games being Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Gears of War: E-Day along with Game Pass to play on the Xbox Series X.

  17. I would love to play the new Star Wars Outlaws PlayStation 5 game! I love Star Wars games and movies and this brand new game looks amazing and would be so much fun to work my way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates! I can’t wait!

  18. PS5 with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Because I really enjoyed the remake and want to continue the story

  19. I’m really excited to try the quest 3. Tried the quest two and wanna see how it has improved.

  20. I’m most excited for the Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door being redone for the switch. That was the first video game I ever beat as a kid, and it holds a special nostalgic place in my heart. ^_^

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