Vanns.com (http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/dealoftheday?a_c=showbestprice&i_c=dealoftheday&date=04-08-2011) has deal of the day:

Microsoft 4GB Xbox 360 kit with Kinect - $259.97 w/ Free Shipping

Amazon has it for $250
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB-Console-Kinect/dp/B003O6EE4U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1304844459&sr=8-2

Amazon has it for $250
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB-Console-Kinect/dp/B003O6EE4U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1304844459&sr=8-2
shows for 299 for me. the 50 is not a rebate, it is a credit at amazon.

good deal, rather get it straight off the product...

shows for 299 for me. the 50 is not a rebate, it is a credit at amazon.

Monkeys represent!

shows for 299 for me. the 50 is not a rebate, it is a credit at amazon.
True dat.... while Amazon is good as cash for me since I order regularly it's not straight up out of pocket cash deal. OP has nice deal.

shows for 299 for me. the 50 is not a rebate, it is a credit at amazon.
Amazon credit = cash.
And if you're buying Xbox 4GB you'll need 250GB HD, so $50 credit at Amazon = HD.

Does this interfere with a Windows MCE remote..specifically the power off/on button? Wouldn't surprise me if it does. I would like to program my harmony to wake my htpc up, but not turn on this if I have it.

Does this interfere with a Windows MCE remote..specifically the power off/on button? Wouldn't surprise me if it does. I would like to program my harmony to wake my htpc up, but not turn on this if I have it.

I don't have that problem. Windows 7 64 with a new Slim 360. Harmony 880 has no issues turning one off and leaving the other on.

shows for 299 for me. the 50 is not a rebate, it is a credit at amazon.

Also, for those of us that are unfortunate enough to have to pay tax for Amazon purchases ... this deal is really amazing. Already have a Slim and Kinect but would jump on this otherwise. I love Amazon but this is the better deal.

good for those that live in washington state and have to pay tax on amazon.com

Amazon credit = cash.
And if you're buying Xbox 4GB you'll need 250GB HD, so $50 credit at Amazon = HD.

I understand on what your saying and it is a good deal. Out of pocket you're still spending $300. You can't trade credit in to get cash back. If someone had only $250 left on their credit card, then you can't get it. I believe (not sure) the credit can only be used for items sold by amazon. The 250 giger is not sold by amazon right now.

Amazon credit = cash.
And if you're buying Xbox 4GB you'll need 250GB HD, so $50 credit at Amazon = HD.

you dont NEED it, go buy a friggin flash drive, save your 50 bucks

I understand on what your saying and it is a good deal. Out of pocket you're still spending $300. You can't trade credit in to get cash back. If someone had only $250 left on their credit card, then you can't get it. I believe (not sure) the credit can only be used for items sold by amazon. The 250 giger is not sold by amazon right now.

well, if you only have $250 credit left, do not buy this, save your money in case of emergency.

well, if you only have $250 credit left, do not buy this, save your money in case of emergency.

you beat me to it

amazon is better for me because i buy from them frequently and i don't get charged tax or shipping.

wish i could do all my shopping at amazon!

I understand on what your saying and it is a good deal. Out of pocket you're still spending $300. You can't trade credit in to get cash back. If someone had only $250 left on their credit card, then you can't get it. I believe (not sure) the credit can only be used for items sold by amazon. The 250 giger is not sold by amazon right now.

Amazon DOES indeed sell the 250GB HDD. When you do an initial search it clicks you to a 3rd party seller's listing but Amazon's is listed under the "More Buying Choices" column to the right.

I believe it defaults to the third party listing because they sell it for lower than Amazon's price -- $95.