Rejoice, my fellow penny pinchin’ patient ones! This week’s gaming deals are packed with heavy-hitters at jaw-dropping discounts and some old gold you really ought to own already, so let’s dive into the best of the best. Get scrolling to get savin'!
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I'm using a PLAS-1 Scorcher to light 10 candles on a Helldivers bday cake. Rather different from its current-day darling of a sequel, this top-down twin-stick shooter was a white-knuckle affair that bolstered/ruined many a mateship with its uncommon inclusion of friendly fire. One core memory for me: hearing some NPC Helldivers on my bridge remark upon the 'peacefulness' of their skull logo in a very "Are we the baddies?" exchange. Comedy gold.
Aussie bdays for notable games
- Freelancer (PC) 2003. eBay
- Project Snowblind (PS2) 2005. eBay
- The Punisher (PC,PS2,XB) 2005. eBay
- Star Wars: Republic Commando (PC,XB) 2005.
- Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC,PS3,X360) 2010. eBay
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (PS3,X360,Wii) 2010. Get
- Helldivers (PS3/4/V) 2015. Get
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
If you’ve yet to experience Immortals Fenyx Rising on Switch, now’s the time—at just A$12, it’s an absolute steal. This mythological adventure from Ubisoft was originally pitched as an Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey expansion before evolving into a full-fledged game that I thought was criminally under-bought.
- Immortals Fenyx Rising (-80%) - A$12
- Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time (-67%) - A$23
- Persona 4 Golden (-50%) - A$15
- The Outer Worlds (-51%) - A$22
Expiring Recent Deals
- Ori Blind Forest (-75%) - A$7
- Everybody 1-2-Switch! (-25%) - A$38
- Outward Def. Ed. (-35%) - A$39
- Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-65%) - A$24
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
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Purchase Cheap for PC
On PC, Tomb Raider: Anniversary is practically free at A$1.49! This stunning remake of Lara Croft’s 1996 debut contains a secret Bigfoot Easter egg, a callback to a long-standing rumor about the original game. And if you crave justice with a side of ‘80s nostalgia, RoboCop: Rogue City is actually way better than you think it is.
- Indiana Jones Great Circle (-20%) - A$96
- RoboCop: Rogue City (-83%) - A$12
- Stronghold: Def. (-67%) - A$7
- Tomb Raider: Anniversary (-89%) - A$1.49
- Tomb Raider: Legend (-86%) - A$1.49
Expiring Recent Deals
- Super Meat Boy (-100%) - A$0
- AK-Xolotl: Together (-100%) - A$0
- This War of Mine: Complete (-93%) - A$3
- C & C Franchise Sale (-70%) - A$9
- Assassin’s Creed x 15 Bndl. (-68%) - A$209
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Metro Exodus is an incredible A$9 deal. Did you know the game features a hidden tribute to Half-Life 2? Pay close attention to a certain scientist’s mug and thank me later for the excited Leo DiCaprio point you'll do at your screen.
- Persona 3 Reload (-20%) - A$86
- Riders Republic (-23%) - A$46
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (-19%) - A$89
- Metro Exodus (-80%) - A$9
Xbox One
- Dead Island 2 (-60%) - A$28
- Road 96 (-75%) - A$6
- The Plucky Squire (-25%) - A$34
Expiring Recent Deals
- Red Dead 2 (-75%) - A$22
- No More Heroes 3 (-23%) - A$58
- Monopoly 2024 (-41%) - A$29
- SpellForce III Reforced (-40%) - A$39
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut (-50%) - A$27
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a 'Box?
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
Finally, PS5 players can snag Cyberpunk 2077 for A$35—an incredible turnaround for a game that went from infamous launch to redemption arc. And a cheaper Hitman: World of Assassination will let you creatively eliminate targets, including one mission that secretly mimics Knives Out’s whodunit structure.
- Hitman World of Assassination (-42%) - A$62
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard (-46%) - A$59
- Persona 5 Royal (-37%) - A$60
- EA Sports FC 25 (-35%) - A$72
- Cyberpunk 2077 (-50%) - A$35
PS4
- Sonic Superstars (-28%) - A$69
- MotoGP 23 (-33%) - A$47
- Dead Cells (-60%) - A$12
Expiring Recent Deals
- It Takes Two (-52%) - A$29
- Ace Combat 7 (-73%) - A$26
- RoboCop: Rogue City (-85%) - A$13
- Like a Dragon Starter Pack (-50%) - A$57
- Zombie Army 4: Dead War (-51%) - A$34
- Firewatch (-85%) - A$4
PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Mar 4 with this subscription
- Dragon Age: Veilguard (PS5)
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PS4)
- TMNT: Cowabunga Col. (PS5/PS4)
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
What you'll pay to 'Station.
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Legit LEGO Deals
- Mario Kart: Toad’s Garage (-28%) - A$43
- Minecraft: Armadillo Mine (-34%) - A$33
- Bat-Pod Bike (-32%) - A$82
Expiring Recent Deals
- City Police Bike (-38%) - A$10
- Star Wars: Mando Ambush (-31%) - A$159
- City: Double-Decker (-30%) - A$35
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
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