Gaming & Toy Deals

Gearbox Software offers SHiFT Codes that unlock Golden Keys for use on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, or Mac versions of Borderlands 2 for free. That's tied with yesterday's mention of a similar offer (still active) and among the best offers we've seen for these codes. Each Golden Key allows you to access in-game items. The codes:

• PlayStation 3: CTKTJ-WRX3T-FRCKJ-ZB5J3-HRJC3
• Xbox 360: KTWT3-5Z6BH-WWSB6-KR33B-CF5WX
• Windows / Mac: CJW3B-ZCZTC-JZXT3-3JBJ3-XTRWF
• click here to see a complete list of past codes (still active)

Meritline offers the Retro-Link N64-Style USB Wired Controller for PC / Mac in Black or Gray, model no. RB-N64-892, for $15.99. Coupon code "MLCKB22SNL1" drops it to $11.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $5. It plugs into your computer's USB port and allows you to get authentically frustrated with the Water Temple all over again. Coupon expires after 100 uses.

eXpansys still offers the iLearn 'N Play Robbi Toy Robot (pictured), model no. 402, for $39.99 plus $3.99 for shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $2. This robot comes alive when you slip your Apple iPhone or iPod into the faceplate via Bluetooth technology. It includes an app bundle with three learning levels for counting to simple math functions.

eXpansys also offers the iLearn 'N Play Adventure Explorer Console, model no. 403, for $39.99 plus $9.99 for shipping. That ties last week's mention and is another price low. This console features a steering wheel, shifter, and accelerator that works via your Apple iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, or iPod. It includes an app bundle with three learning levels for learning letters and phonics.

Amazon takes up to 93% off a selection of video game downloads for Windows and Mac during its Digital Games Mayhem Sale. (The banner suggests discounts of up to 80% off, but we found steeper markdowns.) That's the best discount we've seen on video game downloads from Amazon since last fall, when we saw up to 92% off with a $5 credit. Deal ends May 31. Notables:

• Bastion for Windows for $3.75
• Bioshock Dual Pack for Windows for $4.99
• The Crazy Action Pack for Windows (pictured) for $9.99
• Batman Arkham GOTY Pack for Windows for $11.49
• browse the entire Digital Games Mayhem Sale at Amazon

Note that many of these games require Steam account to install and play.