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Amazon Cyber Monday Deals ($100 Off X Box 360, Nokia N8 $249 Off)

By TechTaffy Desk

By Joan Bennett

Amazon will open its Cyber Monday Deals Store on Sunday, Nov. 27, says the company. Cyber Monday was Amazon’s peak day last year, with more than 13.7 million items ordered worldwide -a record-breaking 158 items per second. Deals include the Microsoft X Box 360 (250 GB) bundle for $199 (at a $100 discount) and an unlocked Nokia N8 for $299.99 ($249 off). There will also be a discount of 50 per cent on select Hasbro games. You can find the complete list of deals on the Amazon website here.

You could also try the Amazon Price Check app for iPhones and Android phones. Price Check users can scan a barcode, take a picture, or say or type a product name to compare prices from Amazon.com and its other online merchants, and see user reviews.

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