Thank your own personal deity—possibly Morninglord—it’s Friday. I’ll be honest with you, it’s been a bloody awful week for me, but I know I can find quick respite in a big stash of games to play (and the deep satisfaction of finding discounts for you). In case I don’t see you, stay safe, save often, and catch you Monday.
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 28th birthday of what was once called “The Sonic’s Ass Game,” Crash Bandicoot. I have crystal clear memories of chasing its white “100% gems” at a mate’s place as we swore our way through especially fiendish levels like Sunset Vista and Slippery Climb. Visually, this was also seen as a stunner for ’96 with its “Tazmanian Devil cartoon come to life” chic. If you want to get your butt handed to you, old school style, the platforming here is timeless and got spit-shined well in 2017’s N. Sane Trilogy.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
– Sonic the Hedgehog (MS) 1991. eBay
– Crash Bandicoot (PS) 1996. Redux
– Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS) 2000. Redux
– Sega GT (XB) 2002. eBay
– GTA: Vice City (PS2) 2002. Redux
– Blinx: The Time Sweeper (XB) 2002. eBay
– LOTR: The Two Towers (PS2) 2002. eBay
– Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii) 2007. eBay
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Lego Skywalker Saga Galactic (-75%) – A$28.73Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-21%) – A$62.95Detective Pikachu Returns (-23%) – A$53.95West of Loathing (-64%) – A$5.76Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (-90%) – A$6.99No More Heroes (-70%) – A$8.98
Expiring Recent Deals
Persona 5 Royal (-36%) – A$64Shin Megami Tensei V (-50%) – A$49.98Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (-20%) – A$64Borderlands 3 Ult. (-74%) – A$23Spyro Trilogy (-35%) – A$45.68
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
Purchase Cheap for PC
Disney-Pixar Cars (-100%) – FREE w/PrimeDishonored: Definitive Ed. (-100%) – FREE w/PrimeBioShock: The Collection (-80%) – A$15.99Metro 2033 Redux (-90%) – A$2.99Metro Last Light (-90%) – A$2.99Metro Exodus (-90%) – A$4.49Battlefield 2042 (-92%) – A$7.19
Expiring Recent Deals
Trine: Ult. Col. (-77%) – A$16.09Gris (-80%) – A$4.45Talos Principle Gold (-85%) – A$9.29Limbo (-75%) – A$3.79Persona 5 Tactica (-54%) – A$43.67Humankind (-86%) – A$9.79
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card.
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Metaphor: ReFantazio (-14%) – A$99FF XII: The Zodiac Age (-56%) – A$35.53Suicide Squad: KTJL (-69%) – A$36Jedi Survivor (-38%) – A$ 67.99The Quarry (-91%) – A$9The Outer Worlds (-67%) – A$14.95
Expiring Recent Deals
GTA V (-53%) – A$28Park Beyond (-77%) – A$9Remnant II (-52%) – A$36EA Sports FC 25 (-23%) – A$85Assassin’s Creed Mirage (-65%) – A$ 28
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
Pure Scores for PlayStation
Dragon’s Dogma 2 (-45%) – A$59Suicide Squad: KTJL (-69%) – A$36NBA 2K24 Kobe Ed. (-87%) – A$15Resi 4 Gold (-40%) – A$41.97Rayman Legends (-80%) – A$4.99Limbo/Inside Bndl (-75%) – A$10.23
Expiring recent deals
System Shock (-50%) – A$29.98Hogwarts Legacy (-55%) – A$49Mortal Kombat 1 (-53%) – A$36EA Sports FC 25 (-23%) – A$85
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
PS5 Pro Enhanced Bargain
Need a cheap Pro showcase title?
EA Sports F1 24 – $109.95 / $59.95
Sadly, I’m not rich or connected enough to have the TV needed to test out the biggest addition here: 8K at 60 fps. Mind you, it was hard to feel miffed with the results of an upgraded “Quality” mode with on-track, PSSR-based ray tracing running at 4K/60Hz, plus a Performance mode at double the pixel count of base PS5 at 4K/120Hz. This entry in the list is a true jewel in the PS5 Pro, best seen in wowfactor improvements like new on-track shader response with superior rain VFX, pit lanes lined with reflective glass (not to mention impact reflections from glass and puddles, too). Currently, this is in the pole position for most impressive Pro Enhancements.
PlayStation Console Prices
What you’ll pay to ‘Station.
Legit LEGO Deals
Minecraft The Frog House (-40%) – A$59.97Animal Crossing: Julian’s Birthday (-40%) – A$12Star Wars C-3PO (-19%) – A$159
Expiring Recent Deals
City: Truck + Sports Cars (-34%) – A$99City: Double-Decker (-34%) – A$33Star Wars: Tantive IV (-33%) – A$148
Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
