As we race at breakneck speed to the business end of December, gifts will most likely be needed. The trick, it seems to me, is finding a way to spend minimal amounts of money on gifts that appear expensive, at which point one can spend the dollars saved on something great for oneself. Obviously, that’s where today’s deals come in. And if you mention any of this conversation to my friends or relatives, I’ll simply deny it.
In retro news, I’ve baked a big 26-shaped wumpa fruitcake for Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. After playing the absolute blue boardshorts off the first two Crash games, I can vividly recall being stoked as I super belly flopped into this newy at launch. Aside from an influx of vehicular mini-games, this was more or less the same deal—conquer five chambers worth of jumpy-jump levels, clobber five bosses, and secure 25 crystals. Easier said than 100-percented, though, as I still have PTSD from trying to secure Time Trial “Platinum Relics” in hell stages like Orange Asphalt.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (PS) 1998. Redux
– Prince of Persia (PC,PS3,X360) 2008. Sequel
– Rune Factory 4 (3DS) 2014. Get
Table of Contents
Nintendo SwitchPCXboxPlayStationLEGOLEGO Advent Face Off
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Let’s Sing 2025 2 Mic Bndl. (-41%) – A$59Astroneer (-67%) – A$13.18SteamWorld Dig 2 (-90%) – A$2.99Worms W.M.D (-80%) – A$9SuperHot (-60%) – A$13.99
Expiring Recent Deals
AC: Rebel Collection (-41%) – A$47.41Monopoly (-42%) – A$29Rune Factory 5 (-39%) – A$46.07Super Mario Party Jamboree (-20%) – A$64Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (-20%) – A$64NBA 2K25 (-70%) – A$27
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
Purchase Cheap for PC
The Expanse: A Telltale Series (-75%) – A$9.12DayZ (-50%) – A$34.99Frostpunk: GOTY (-78%) – A$15.49Disco Elysium FC (-75%) – A$14.29The Sinking City Del. (-80%) – A$19.85
Expiring Recent Deals
Indy and the Great Circle (-16%) – A$100.75Rainbow Six Siege (-60%) – A$11.9840K: Space Marine 2 (-20%) – A$71.96Soma (-90%) – A$2.19Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-50%) – A$49.97Humble ‘RPG Masters’ Bundle (-90%) – A$22.55
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Resi Evil 4 (-50%) – A$29.97Just Dance 2024 (-59%) – A$29CoD: MW2 (-57%) – A$47Suicide Squad: KTJL (-75%) – A$29
Expiring Recent Deals
UFC 5 (-60%) – A$44Star Wars Outlaws (-36%) – A$69.95Avatar: Frontiers (-60%) – A$44Witcher 3 Complete (-80%) – A$15.90Top Spin (-65%) – A$34.95
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
Pure Scores for PlayStation
Horizon: Forbidden West Comp. (-38%) – A$68.51GTA V (-60%) – A$24Need for Speed Unbound (-82%) – A$19Avatar: Frontiers (-57%) – A$47Ace Combat 7 (-69%) – A$30.80Ghost of Tsushima Dir. (-50%) – A$62.47Star Wars Outlaws (-36%) – A$69
Expiring Recent Deals
Persona 5 Royal (-45%) – A$52.49Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (-43%) – A$71.43Resident Evil 3 (-25%) – A$45RoboCop: Rogue City (-35%) – A$55.21Suicide Squad: KTJL (-83%) – A$19Madden NFL 25 (-46%) – A$59
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
What you’ll pay to ‘Station.
Legit LEGO Deals
Avatar: Mountains Site (-42%) – A$83.21Marvel: War Machine Mech (-39%) – A$15.20City: Go-Karts and Race Drivers (-36%) – A$9.60
Expiring Recent Deals
Minecraft: Cherry Blossom Garden (-52%) – A$24City: Command Rover (-42%) – A$75Iconic: Lotus Flowers (-35%) – A$15
This holiday season, I’m doing something different with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are racing LEGO Advent Calendars—we open our respective ones daily and compare the mini-prizes for “Coolness” and “Actual Xmas-ness”. Winner gets extra eggnog.
If you’re also feeling festive, here are the cheapest prices for the three calendars we’re using. Or just live vicariously through us.
LEGO Star Wars Advent 2024 – A$59.95 $45LEGO Spider-Man Advent 2024 – A$59.95 $45LEGO CIty Advent 2024 – A$59.95 $45
Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
