The video game deal of the day over at Amazon today is Battlefield 3 for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, or Download for only $34.99 each (that’s 42% off the list price of $59.95).

Note – this deal is only for today, Saturday, December 25, 2011 until 11:59pm PST while supplies last.

Also, if you purchase the video game for Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 along with the Battlefield 3 Collector’s Edition: Prima Official Game Guide , you’ll receive an additional 5% off your entire order (see the “Best Value” section of either product page for this promotion).

From the Xbox 360 product page:

– Battlefield 3 introduces Frostbite 2, the incredible technology that takes animation, destruction, lighting, scale and audio
– Feel the impact of bullets and explosions, drag your fallen comrades into safety, and mount your weapon on almost any part of the terrain
– The best online vehicular warfare experience gets even better with a fitting sonic boom as fighter jets headline impressive lineup vehicles
– Take the fight to iconic and unexpected urban locations in the USA, Middle East, and Europe
– Experience gripping multiplayer action with 2-24 player battles supported online

Battlefield 3 is a First-Person Shooter (FPS) that is designed to attack your senses, delivering a visceral combat experience like no other FPS before it. Sequel to 2005’s Battlefield 2, Battlefield 3 utilizes the updated Frostbite 2 game engine, which allows for advanced destruction, sound, and graphics as well as a focus on dense in-game urban settings. Additional game features include: classic Battlefield mission-based gameplay, an impressive array of vehicles including jets and tanks, large-scale maps, an updated soldier class, 2-24 player support online and more.