Have you heard about the new rhythm game called DJ Hero?  You could say it is similar to Guitar Hero in the sense that both are a music video game and use a note highway.  It is a highly anticipated release across the world and brings new excitement to the gaming community.

The game has more than 80 remixes that mesh two different songs into each other across numerous genres.  Players press buttons in rhyme with the highway scrolling on the screen to activate beats, cross fade between the two songs and use the turntable to scratch along with the song.  Performing these tasks well scores points with your in game crowd.

The game has a single player career mode and cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.  You can also use a Guitar Hero guitar with select songs alongside the DJ game play.

Many DJ and mix artists have contributed to the game's development, the creation of mixes, and by lending their images for playable avatars in the game; these including David Guetta, DJ Shadow, Z-Trip, DJ AM, Cut Chemist, J.Period, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Daft Punk.

DJ Hero is available for shipping or store pickup on BestBuy.com

In the past if you walked into a Best Buy® store searching for DJ equipment you probably would not have found a very large selection.  In fact, chances are that you may have missed the section entirely while browsing through our home theater, portable audio, and (in some cases) car audio departments.  Well, all that is about to change!

Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing our brand-new Club Beats section to our U.S. retail stores, areas dedicated to DJ equipment and everything that consumers might need to get started in this exciting field.  Whether it’s a serious artistic endeavor or simply a new hobby you’re looking for, you’ll be able to find everything there from mixers to lighting kits and from speakers to turntables.

Want more information?  Make sure to check out the official product category page on BestBuy.com for additional details:

BestBuy.com - DJ & Lighting Equipment

If you’re in the market for a new HDTV and haven’t had the opportunity to visit BestBuy.com this week, you may want to check out the following link when you get the chance:

BestBuy.com

No, your eyes don’t deceive you - that is a 40” TV available for only $499.99.  On top of that, this week you have the opportunity to pick up a Netflix-ready Insignia Blu-ray player for the low price of $99.99.  Best Buy® is even offering special 2-year, no interest financing on home theater purchases $499.99 and up, as well as free delivery and recycling with TVs over $999.99. 

Want more information?  Make sure to check out BestBuy.com for additional details.  Just keep in mind that these offers are only valid between 10/25/2009 and 10/26/2009!

Back in July the former “Red Ring of Death and Other Gaming Nightmares” blog became the “Games and Gadgets” blog.  Then, just last month, the blog underwent another name change to become the “Latest and Greatest.”  The name wasn’t the only thing to change though – slight format tweaks also occurred.  What originally started out as simple, instructional material slowly turned into staff observations and the occasional announcement of new products and community events.

But why talk about it?  The answer’s simple: we want to know what you want to read about.  Would you like to see more step-by-step basic use guides, or would you prefer more information on upcoming events?  Would you like to hear more about our staff’s experience with technology, or would you rather see more updates on upcoming tech and gaming trends?  Heck, do you want more info on our weekly specials and upcoming promotions?

Let us know what you think!

If you’ve been following any of our Twitter feeds (@bby_community, @bby_comunidad, @bby_communaute) you’ve probably already seen the announcement that Best Buy now has a gadgets and e-readers section.  And if you haven’t, guess what?  Best Buy now has a gadgets and e-readers section!

BestBuy.com Gadgets & eReaders

Out of all the gizmos on the site the one that amused/confused/transfixed me the most was the electronic, touch-sensor Rubik’s Cube.  I have a hard enough time dealing with the old-fashioned “manual” versions as it is, so needless to say this little wonder got quickly added to my “I love the idea, but do I really want to punish myself by purchasing it?” list.

Perhaps the reason I was initially drawn to it was the fact that it’s a new twist on a relatively old product.  Then again, maybe it was the “Smart Coach” function that helps you solve the puzzle step-by-step.  Who would I be kidding though?  It’s because this Rubik’s Cube will scramble and solve itself while charging in its stand…

Curious?  Check it out here:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9492863&type=product&id=1218123789980

Chances are that if you’ve ever visited one of our retail stores you’ve probably seen one of the end-cap displays near the store’s registers.  They usually have an assortment of goodies on them, ranging from last-chance DVDs and CDs to gift cards and candy.  Well, I recently discovered that some of our stores have introduced a new element to these familiar sights: an “As Seen on TV” section.

That’s right.  Now you can find all sorts of gadgets and last-minute gift ideas that you could previously only see on TV at your local Best Buy store.   Granted, you don’t get the full infomercial experience, but you can still catch a first-hand glimpse of Snuggies (“the blanket that has sleeves”) and Bumpits (“volumizing hair inserts”) before you decide to buy.  BestBuy.com even has its own selection of “As Seen on TV” products that changes on a regular basis:

http://www.bestbuy.com/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat78300050007&type=category

Surprised?  I know I was when I found out.

What’s your favorite “As Seen on TV” product?