Best Buy Stores Nationwide Open at Midnight for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Release

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY):

What:         Local fans can be among the first to purchase Call of Duty(R):
              Modern Warfare(R) 2, the highly anticipated video game
              releasing at midnight as part of a series of special events at
              several Best Buy stores nationwide. Call of Duty: Modern
              Warfare 2, the sequel to the best-selling first-person action
              game of all time, will be available for purchase beginning at
              12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at Best Buy locations
              nationwide.
              Marking the follow up to 2007's blockbuster Call of Duty 4:
              Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
              continues the gripping and heart-racing action that has come to be
              the hallmark of the franchise, as players face off against a new
              threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.
              Best Buy Blue Shirts will be ready to help customers get the most
              out of their gaming experience. Customers can check out the latest
              in technology home theater technology that allows them to
              experience the High Definition graphics and surround sound that
              make the game come to life.
              The game is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB and is available now
              for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from
              Microsoft, PlayStation(R)3 computer entertainment system and
              Windows(R) PC. Best Buy will be offering an instant $10 Best Buy
              gift card for Reward Zone Gamer's Club members with additional
              giveaways taking place throughout the events.
              Please note: Best Buy sales associates check IDs and do not sell
              M-Rated video games to people under 17.
When:         Monday, November 9
              10:30 p.m. -- Gaming fans line up for a chance to purchase Call
              of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
              Tuesday, November 10
              12:01 a.m. -- Best Buy opens its doors early for fans to
              buy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Where:        Best Buy stores nationwide. Visit www.bestbuy.com/modernwarfare2
              for locations
Visuals/      Hundreds of eager fans are expected to line up before midnight
Interviews:   in order to purchase the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
              video game at 12:01 a.m.
              TV crews and photographers welcome.
              Blue Shirts are available for interviews to discuss how to
              achieve the ultimate Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
              gaming experience.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.

With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $45 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, The Carphone Warehouse, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star,Magnolia Audio Video, Napster, Pacific Sales, The Phone House, and Speakeasy. Approximately 155,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in its communities. Community partnership is central to the way business is done at Best Buy. In fiscal 2009, Best Buy donated a combined $33.4 million to improve the vitality of the communities where its employees and customers live and work. For more information about Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com.

SOURCE: Best Buy Co., Inc.

Media Contact: 
Best Buy Public Relations 
Erin Bix, 612-291-7965 
erin.bix@bestbuy.com

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