Microsoft has the best deals on the Xbox 360 bundles today.   It’s also FREE shipping Friday, so Microsoft and most other stores are offering free shipping on your purchases.

Microsoft – Xbox 360 4GB  (Console Only) $199.99 plus $75 gift card

Microsoft – Xbox 360 4GB  (with Kinect) $299.99 plus $100 gift card

Microsoft – Xbox 360 250GB  (with Kinect) $399.99 plus $100 gift card

Amazon – Kinect Only $99  no tax

*We may see Amazon’s prices drop to compete with Microsoft.

Thanks, Coupon Cutie!

My mother-in-law buys me an Entertainment Book almost every year for Christmas.  It’s a great gift idea to help your loved ones save money though-out the year.

If you’re planning to purchase a new Entertainment Book, make sure to shop today (December 12th). Ebates is offering 35% cash back plus you can combine that with the $19.99 & FREE Shipping sale through the Entertainment Book website!

How to get the deal:

1. Sign up or log-in to your Ebates account
2. Search for entertainment.com
3. Click “shop now” button
4. All the books are on sale this week for $19.99 with FREE shipping!  Once you click the “order now” button, you will also be able to get a second book for $15!
5. Order two books for a total of $34.99
6. Get back $12.25 into your Ebates account within a few days
7. Final price = $11.37 each after Cash Back!

New Ebates members can choose either $5 cash or a $10 gift card to sweeten the deal!

What is Ebates?  Ebates is a fantastic website that gives you cash back for purchases you make online.  It’s easy!  Simply log-in to your Ebates account, search for your favorite store and shop.  You’ll earn a percentage of your purchase in cash back straight into your Ebates account.  You only need $5 to reach payout and payments are made once per quarter.   Even better?  You get $5 just for signing up and making a qualified purchase of $25!

Thanks, A Frugal Chick!

After putting together the Xbox 360 with Kinect price comparisons, I was asked about prices for just the Kinect sensor.  If you’re looking for just the sensor with Adventures game, I would shop through Amazon.

Amazon: Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures game $99

Best Buy:  Microsoft – Xbox 360 Kinect includes 1 game $119.99

Sears:  Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures game $149.99

Target: Sport and Just Dance bundle currently out of stock online, Dance central 2 bundle in-stock online$194.99

Toys R Us:  includes Kinect Adventures Game $149.99

Walmart: Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor includes 1 game (out of stock online) $109

Still looking for a 3DS for the Holiday’s?  Below are current prices to help you save on last minute gifts.  The best price is at Walmart after the Bonus Gift Card.

Best Buy: $169.99

Sears: $169.99

Target: 3Ds $169.99

Toys R Us: $169.99 plus earn a $20 Toys R Us gift card with purchase

Walmart: $169.96 plus earn $40 Bonus Gift Card

Read my 3DS Review

This is the last major week for shopping, so I want you all to take advantage of it. Don’t wait until next week when you will really overpay for gifts.

If you want the 250GB system, I would purchase from Walmart since it includes Kinect.  If you only want a 4GB system (which most of you probably do), I would shop at Amazon or Target.

Amazon:  4GB Xbox 360 Console with Kintect $296.67 plus $80 Amazon Credit (make sure to

Best Buy:  Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle $299.99 plus earn $75 Best Buy Gift Card with purchase (ad doesn’t mention includes Kinect – comes with 2 games & more GB).

Target:  4GB Xbox Bundle with game system with Kinect $299.99 plus earn $80 Target Gift Card with purchase.

Toys R Us: 4GB Xbox 360 Game System with Kinect $299.99 plus earn $60 Toys R Us gift card with purchase.

Walmart: Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect and Bonus $100 Gift Card. Includes Carnival Games, Kinect Adventures!, and 3-month Xbox Live® Gold Membership

Don’t forget that you can earn Double Cash Back at these stores when you shop through Ebates today, December 12th.