The video game deal of the day over at Amazon today is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 for only $39.99 each (that’s 33% off the list price of $59.99).

Note, this deal is valid only for today, Monday, March 5, 2012 until 11:59pm PST while supplies last.

The item currently has a free one-day shipping promotion on it: Use a Discover Card to purchase this and enter promotion code DSCVRSHP to get free one-day shipping. See the Special Offers and Product Promotions section of the product page for more details.

From the product page:

• Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, pushing the game play and technology of a virtual world to new heights
• Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling
• Skyrim’s new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains and ancient dungeons
• Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities; the new character system allows you to play any way you want

The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.