Big Game Price Dives: HDTV Super Bowl Sales, Sears and Free Blu-Ray

It’s that time of year: The Super Bowl. It’s also the time of year some retailers discount HDTV units to sell them to folks wanting to view the big game on a BIG HD screen, which we’re all in favor of, obviously. Prices on HDTVs are already pretty low so far this year, as we’ve reported. Sears is one of those making a big push in this direction.

Sears is launching a big game sale on HDTVs, including an 8% instant savings on sets 46″ or larger, for those of you with a hankering for really big screens. The sale also includes a chunky $150 savings on a Zenith 42″ Plasma HDTV; instead of $649, it will be priced at $499. That’s big-time coin, folks. Other retailers have somewhat similar plans, rumors are reporting.

And another feature we especially like: Sears will include a Blu-ray player free of charge with select Samsung HDTVs you may buy from Sunday, Jan. 24 to Saturday, February 6, so those ready to take the plunge may want to stop by Sears and take a look.