ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Buy.com(r), the Internet Superstore(tm), today announced its "Holiday Superstore" list of Top 10 Holiday Gifts for 2008, including its picks for the season's hottest consumer electronics, toys, gaming products and more.
Buy.com reports that gaming remains king this year, as the Nintendo Wii console, Xbox 360 accessories and titles such as "Rock Band 2" are expected to dominate holiday shoppers' lists. Beyond gaming and electronics, gift hunters can choose from a variety of great deals on popular toys and games, best-selling books and DVDs, as well as fine jewelry and watches.
Buy.com's "Holiday Superstore" Top 10 Holiday Gift Picks for 2008 include:
1. Nintendo Wii System
2. Fisher Price Elmo Live
3. Xbox 360 Limited Edition Red Accessory Kit
4. EA Rock Band 2: Special Edition
5. Nintendo Wii Fitness Bundle -- Wii Fit Balance Board, Yoga Mat &
Wii Ski
6. "Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull" DVD
(Single Disc Widescreen)
7. Panasonic Blu-ray DVD Player
8. Apple iPod Touch 8GB
9. Disney Princess Movie Maker
10. Pure Digital Flip Mino Digital Camcorder
Great Deals and Helpful Holiday Shopping Tools
As the current credit crunch is affecting many consumers, Buy.com's "Holiday Superstore" (http://www.buy.com/holidaystore/16125.html) is a great online shopping destination where budget-conscious consumers can choose from millions of gifts at low prices, often with free shipping. The store features weekly advertised specials, exclusive coupons and a daily "hot deals" section on products in nearly 20 categories, ranging from brand-name apparel, electronics, fine jewelry and watches, toys, sporting goods and much more.
Specifically created for the holiday season, the "Holiday Superstore" also features a shopping guide with recommendations for more than 10 categories of "giftees." Finding the perfect gift for the entertainment seeker, techie, trend setter or traveler has never been easier or more affordable.
Buy.com also makes holiday shopping easier with its "Customer Ask & Answers" forum, where consumers can post questions about specific products and receive a response from a Buy.com product manager or the customer community. Buy.com will continue to feature the lowest prices available this holiday season, as well as free or discounted shipping on millions of products.
Offering a broad selection of products, shoppers can easily navigate through Buy.com's "Holiday Superstore" to search for items by price, product category and brand names, including Levi, Puma, Sony, Nintendo, Fisher-Price, Mattel, Apple, Canon and Panasonic.
"Buy.com is recognized as one of the top choices for online shopping and with the addition of the 'Holiday Superstore,' we are continuing to provide our customers with a unique shopping experience and the best selection of products at the most competitive prices," said Jeff Wisot, vice president of marketing at Buy.com.
About Buy.com
Buy.com is a leading e-commerce company with more than 12 million customer accounts, focused on providing its customers with a rewarding shopping experience and a broad selection of high-quality technology and entertainment retail goods at competitive prices. Buy.com offers millions of products in a range of categories, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and software, cell phones, books, music, videos, games, toys, bags, home and outdoor, baby, jewelry, shoes, apparel and sporting goods. Founded in June of 1997, Buy.com is located in Aliso Viejo, California. Buy.com(r) and The Internet Superstore(tm) are trademarks of Buy.com Inc. Buy.com currently competes with a variety of companies that can be divided into two broad categories: (i) retailers and ecommerce marketplaces such as Amazon.com, eBay and Wal-Mart and (ii) specialty retailers or manufacturers such as Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Circuit City and Dell.