Retailers reveal pre-order incentives for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Whenever a blockbuster title is about to hit, video game retailers are going to look for ways to maximize profit off of that popularity. Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy are already starting to sing their siren song to the tune of pre-order bonuses, trying to lock-in sales for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

For some consumers, it may be a little early to even start thinking about a November 13th title launch. But when taking into consideration that its predecessor, Modern Warfare 3, reportedly sold around 9.3 million on launch day alone, retailers realize the enthusiasts are already gearing up for its release. And each retailer wants to make sure they’re the number one pushers for this “niche” crowd.

Amazon is offering an exclusive Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 digital wallpaper, which will be sent two days after placing your order. Granted, you can also find it all over the internet today if you Google “Amazon Black Ops Exclusive Wallpaper.”GameStop, on the other hand offers something a little more tangible: a two-sided poster and, for PowerUp Rewards Members, a Modern Warfare 3 Prestige token. According to the company’s site there will also be three other “waves” of bonus offers that will be unlocked at certain dates depending on how early you pre-order.Best Buy will throw in a set of Black Ops 2-branded dog tags with your pre-order. 

No doubt gamers will be pleased in knowing that there’s no exclusive content being thrown up yet, so consumers won’t have to choose between a map pack or extra story like many did with the Batman Arkham City pre-order debacle.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be available November 13th, 2012, and will launch for PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 consoles.

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