Gather 'round, deal hunters. Here's a story about how, just a few years ago, you could get 20% off pretty much all video game preorders from Amazon, Best Buy, and more retailers. These were sunny days of bounty and joy. Then, one by one, retailers stopped offering preorder discounts. And that's where we are now. Almost.
Some retailers, most notably Best Buy, are still giving away free stuff for preordering select games. In many cases, you get a $10 gift card. In others, you get $10 in reward certificates if you're a My Best Buy member (sign up for free here). In others still, you get a Funko Pop, steelbook case, or pin set.
These bonuses may not be as good as an up-front discount off of all preordered games, but they're definitely better than nothing. Here's a rundown on the games currently offering preorder bonuses.
Preorder Bonuses
These preorder bonuses are good for everyone, regardless of your My Best Buy membership status.
$10 Reward with My Best Buy
To get the $10 in reward certificates from these games, you'll first need to sign up for My Best Buy (it's free). Once you do that, you'll get the reward when the game comes out.
If you're into digital extras, you can get various add-ons for preordering games from any retailer. Check out our lineup of preorder guides for upcoming games to see what digital goodies you can get from preordering games you're interested in picking up.
Preorder Guides
Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.