Amazon hoping to drive Appstore downloads with Christmas week deals

With new smartphones and tablets near the top of just about everyone’s holiday wish list, Amazon is hoping to drive all new users to its Appstore by offering a slew of deals, including free games and even a $5 credit to use on future purchases.

All users need to do is download the latest version of the Amazon Appstore for Android, then download any game or app between December 24 and December 28 to qualify for the $5 credit.