Good news for those eying the flagship Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones - you can now get some freebies thanks to a limited promotional offer from Best Buy.
The retailer is offering consumers in the U.S. the opportunity to snag a free Gear VR bundle when they preorder either the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone. This bundle is worth $199.98.
Earlier in February, we reported that consumers in the UK not only will receive the flagship Samsung smartphones three days earlier than their U.S. counterparts, but will also get a Gear VR headset for free.
Now jumping onto the bandwagon is Best Buy, which will give a Gear VR headset, a 64 GB memory card as well as $50 worth of VR content for free to those preordering either of the two Samsung smartphones.
For those wondering how much they need to shell out to avail this offer, the details are as follows:
Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge
On Best Buy, one can purchase the 32 GB variant of the Galaxy S7 Edge on a two-year contract from either of the carriers: Verizon Wireless (Black Onyx, Titanium Silver or Platinum Gold), Sprint (Black Onyx, Platinum Gold or Titanium Silver), or AT&T (Titanium Silver, Black Onyx or Platinum Gold) for $299.99.
The unlocked handset is priced at $799.99 on Sprint, $794.99 on AT&T and $779.99 on Verizon.
Those keen on the Galaxy S7 can have the 32 GB model of the smartphone for $199.99 on a two-year contract from either of the carriers: Verizon Wireless (Black Onyx or Platinum Gold) or Sprint (Black Onyx or Platinum Gold).
AT&T is offering the 32 GB variants of the Black Onyx or Platinum Gold hues of the Galaxy S7 for $23.17 per month with the AT&T Next plan.
The unlocked handset is priced at $699.99 on Sprint, $694.99 on AT&T and $679.99 on Verizon.
The mentioned Samsung smartphones on Best Buy will assure eligible customers a free Gear VR headset in Frost White, as well as the Samsung - EVO+ 64 GB microSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card - Red/White.
The bundle is valued at $199.98, which comprises the $99.99 price of the Gear VR, the $49.99 for the 64 GB memory card and $50 for the six-game VR bundle.
"Free items will be provided to customer at time of device purchase. $50 for VR content will be pre-loaded into the Oculus," disclaims Best Buy.
The promotion is currently running on the e-retailer's website and it is not known when it will expire. The smartphone will hit the shelves on March 11.
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