Amazon Ultra-Discount "Customers Vote!" Deals Launched

An Xbox 360 Arcade for $99, a 40GB PS3 for $139, or Wii for $79? Talk about Sophie's choice. Yes, it's that time of year again, when Amazon offers ridiculous deals on a limited number of devices based on what customers vote for.

Much like last year, six rounds of gadget deals will be offered. Customers get three deals to choose from; only the deal getting the most votes goes on sale at that price. (The others will be sold at a "slightly lower" discount, says Amazon.) In most cases, 500 to 1,000 devices will be offered at that price. And if last year is any guide, those will probably sell out in seconds when the bargains go up for sale. This year is a little different, though: Rather than being a challenge to see who can reload their web browser the quickest when the zero hour arrives, Amazon will randomly select people who voted to see if they get the product at the bargain price. You'll still want to check in as early as possible, and that means 12:01 a.m., Pacific time, each day.

Voting has begun now: You can vote for all six rounds today. The sales themselves begin on November 22 and end November 28. You have to check back at www.amazon.com/customersvote each day during the promotion to see if you've been selected.

Good luck! 

Oh, and as for that first option, it's easily headed the direction of the Wii, which has 55% of the vote. Can I get two?