Good deals are like rare loot drops. You do not force them. You wait for them. You don’t panic buy at full price like an NPC with no self control. You stay patient. You watch the market like it is an unfolding boss fight moveset. Because when the right deal finally hits, there’s extra satisfaction to be had with that discount.
Contents
RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCLEGO
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In Underrated Series That Shouldn’t Have Gone the Way of Dubstep news, I’m using a Fire Doomstrike to light 22-candle cake baked for Maximo vs. Army of Zin. Technically a sequel that lacks a ‘2’ in its title, this hack ‘n’ slash 3D platformer was just good old-fashioned Ghosts ‘n Goblinsesque fun. What didn’t change but I adored: taking damage would make Maximo drop trou into his hearts-aplenty boxers. What was introduced and appreciated: the power fantasy of becoming your companion, Grim (as in “Reaper”). Great game. Remaster, please.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– SimCity 3000 (PC) 1999. Get
– Maximo vs. Army of Zin (PS2) 2004. eBay
– Lightning Returns: FF XIII (PS3,X360) 2014 Get
– Tetris 99 (NS) 2019. eBay
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (NS2) (-37%) – A$69 – Methodical first person exploration that trusts you to read the room. Combat is sharp, pacing deliberate, map occasionally cheeky. Discount makes the commitment easier to swallow.Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-41%) – A$47.50 – Tactical chaos disguised as a kids game. Smart positioning, flashy abilities, Rabbids somehow tolerable. Difficulty spikes late, value right now is excellent.Assassin’s Creed Shadows (-55%) – A$64.90 – Feudal Japan finally gets the stealth focus it deserves. Open world still padded, stealth tools feel slick. Big cut helps forgive the checklist creep.Red Dead Redemption (-64%) – A$25 – Slow draw gunfights and tragic cowboy energy. Mission structure shows its age, writing still elite. Twenty five bucks for a classic is hard to argue with.Hyper Light Drifter – Special Edition (-75%) – A$7.50 – Moody pixel art and combat that punishes sloppy thumbs. Story is cryptic on purpose. At under ten dollars, worth the bruised ego.
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Sonic Frontiers (-66%) – A$33.70 – Open zone Sonic is awkward and ambitious in equal measure. Speed feels brilliant, side tasks repetitive. Sale price fits its experimental energy.Metaphor: ReFantazio (-48%) – A$60 – Stylish turn based systems with political bite. Long, layered, occasionally overwhelming. Easier to recommend once the price drops under triple digits.Wild Hearts (-79%) – A$23.20 – Monster hunting with build it yourself contraptions. Performance quirks linger, creature design rules. At this price, it is a low risk experiment.Hogwarts Legacy (-60%) – A$43.90 – Castle exploration is the real magic trick. Open world padding creeps in, combat stays flashy. Discount makes the broom ride smoother.Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (-50%) – A$29.90 – Turn based spin off that actually earns its name. Charming monsters, gentler difficulty curve. Half price sweetens the lengthy campaign.
Xbox One
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (-70%) – A$30.30 – Three sci fi epics cleaned up and bundled neatly. Some jank remains, characters still carry it. Thirty bucks for this much space drama is absurd.DOOM Eternal (-34%) – A$36.10 – Aggressive combat puzzle disguised as a shooter. Demands weapon swapping discipline, punishes panic. Still one of the tightest loops around.Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition (-51%) – A$36.70 – Deep role playing with menus that feel older than some players. Huge campaigns, patience required. Good value if you like your stats crunchy.
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
Pure Scores for PlayStation
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (-68%) – A$29 – Massive character roster and slapstick retelling. Repetition sets in, humour lands more often than it misses. Strong couch friendly value.Elden Ring (-35%) – A$54.90 – Vast, cruel, strangely beautiful. Bosses will humble you, exploration constantly rewards curiosity. Discount makes the inevitable suffering feel worth it.Star Wars Outlaws (-74%) – A$29 – Scrappy scoundrel fantasy with strong atmosphere. Combat uneven, cantinas and side gigs shine. Cheap entry to a messy but charming adventure.Stranger Of Paradise FF Origin (-67%) – A$32.70 – Loud, chaotic, unintentionally hilarious at times. Combat depth surprises, story leans into camp. Price now matches its cult appeal.Need For Speed Unbound (-60%) – A$43.40 – Stylish arcade racing with bold art direction. Handling divides opinion, street vibe strong. Better buy once the premium sheen fades.
PS4
Persona 5 Royal (-53%) – A$47.10 – Slick turn based combat and a soundtrack that refuses to leave your head. Very long, unapologetically so. Half price makes the commitment sensible.LEGO Marvel Col. (-52%) – A$43 – Multiple superhero campaigns bundled together. Simple puzzles, endless characters. Reliable family friendly value.LEGO DC Super-Villains (-56%) – A$39.30 – Lets you play the bad guy for once. Light combat, solid voice cast. Good price for comic fans.
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
What you’ll pay to ‘Station.
Purchase Cheap for PC
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (-58%) – A$44.40 – Systems driven chaos and monsters that do not politely wait their turn. Performance can wobble, emergent moments are brilliant. Worth it if you like unpredictability.Dark Souls Rem. (-50%) – A$28.40 – Slower, heavier, foundational. Level design still immaculate, difficulty still stern. Half price for a blueprint classic.Alien: Isolation (-77%) – A$13.70 – Tense hide and seek with an alien that learns from your bad habits. Pacing deliberate, nerves shredded. Bargain tier horror.Bayonetta (-75%) – A$6.20 – Stylish action that expects you to earn your combos. Camp, fast, mechanically demanding. At this price, it is almost irresponsible not to try it.Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection (-90%) – A$4.40 – Old school difficulty with modern paint. Short runs, savage checkpoints. Four dollars for a humility lesson.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that’s worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube.
