Alternatively, if you're not seeking gaming equipment

Purchasing a back-to-school computer? Spend your hard earned dollars with Video games accessory and you could emerge that has a free gaming system. On the heels of Microsoft's promotion, the Japanese manufacturer has announced that students and faculty who purchase an eligible VAIO machine is certain to get to select from a totally free PlayStation 3 160GB, a PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi or even a $200 discount on select PlayStation gear.

Alternatively, if you're not seeking gaming equipment, Sony comes with a flat 8% discount while on an eligible system, including various models of the VAIO S, T and Z series notebooks as well as the L series all-in-one. The most affordable option could be the 13.3-inch VIAO T ultrabook, which starts at $746.89 using a 1366x768 display, a 1.7GHz Core i5-3317U, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB HDD and 32GB SSD, and Windows 7.


That may be upgraded to some 1.9GHz Core i7-3517U, 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of flash storage, and up to  6GB or 8GB of RAM. Of note, the VAIO T also ships with a free carrying case until June 16. You may get the PlayStation Move using a bonus code (FREEPS3 or FREEVITA), but you need to call Sony for further options (1-877-647-7699). Alternatively, CAMPUS8 gives a flat 8% discount on your purchase.

Microsoft's promotion is similar, though less restrictive for the reason that you are not limited to one computer maker or retailer. If you purchase on the list of 64 qualifying machines coming in at $699 or more from Best Buy, Dell, Fry's, HP, Newegg or Microsoft Stores, you'll get an elementary Xbox 360 console 4GB totally free. The free Xbox are only available until September 8, basically we haven't seen a finish time for playstation 3 Move.