Some days (and indeed this day) it feels like the universe conspires to drain my wallet. Between Nintendo nostalgia, Xbox epics, PlayStation powerhouses, and PC throwbacks, today’s round of bargains certainly has something for anyone who’s ever said, “Why the hell not? I’m worth it.” That being said, let’s all go pay very little for a lot of great escapism.
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m using cherry bombs to light up a 19-candle cake for Bully (or Canis Cadem Edit, as we weirdly called it over here in Oz), In the pantheon of misrepresented software from the 21st century, this certainly was one of the most targeted by mainstream media. Demonised as “Grand Theft Auto in High School” by opponents who never played it, Bully became one of the most hotly-contested videogames of its time. Personally, I have nothing but (reasonably) wholesome memories of guiding juvenile delinquent Jimmy Hopkins around Bullworth Academy with a bottle rocket launcher.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Bully (Canis Canem Edit) (PS2) 2006. eBay
– Torchlight (PC) 2009. Get
– Super Scribblenauts (DS) 2010. eBay
– Battlefield 3 (PC,PS3,X360) 2011. eBay
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On Switch, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is still the gold standard for sandbox adventuring. I’ve spent hours fusing junk into flying machines I barely understand, and that’s part of the magic. Meanwhile, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is shaping up as a long-awaited comeback for Samus fans who’ve been in stasis since 2007.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (-23%) – A$67Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (-23%) – A$69Sonic Frontiers (-41%) – A$59.10Pokémon Legends: Arceus (-20%) – A$64Mario Tennis Aces (-27%) – A$58
Games of the Moment
What’s flying off shelves?
LEGO Party – A$74Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – A$79EA Sports FC 26 – A$79
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Red Dead Redemption 2 remains one of the most detailed open worlds ever made. I still find new wildlife encounters every time I boot it up. Dishonored 2 is another gem, with Arkane’s clockwork level design and freedom of approach making it endlessly replayable.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (-75%) – A$22.40Dishonored 2 (-87%) – A$5Monster Hunter Rise (-75%) – A$14.20Ghostrunner 2 (-36%) – A$35Dying Light 2 Del. (-46%) – A$64.50
On the Xbox One side, Fallout 4 is still a masterclass in exploration, even if Preston Garvey won’t shut up about settlements. Diablo III: Eternal Col. remains one of the best couch co-op experiences around, perfect for a lazy Sunday loot grind.
Dishonored Def. Ed. (-60%) – A$10Diablo III: Eternal Col. (-67%) – A$32.90Fallout 4 (-75%) – A$6.20
Games of the Moment
A look at the top sellers
EA Sports FC 26Silent Hill f – $109Borderlands 4 – $99
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
Pure Scores for PlayStation
PS5-wise, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered gives Aloy’s debut the polish it always deserved. Guerrilla’s lush environments remain some of the best in gaming. Star Wars Outlaws also hits the mark for anyone still chasing that scoundrel fantasy between blaster fights and swoop races.
Star Wars Outlaws (-64%) – A$40Horizon Zero Dawn Rem. (-33%) – A$50Octopath Traveler (-60%) – A$36.30Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-63%) – A$37.30Just Dance 2021 (-71%) – A$24.20PGA Tour 2K25 (-54%) – A$55
On PS4, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Ed. remains the most addictive co-op loop Capcom’s ever made. Life is Strange Rem. Col. is an emotional rollercoaster that still holds up, complete with improved visuals and that iconic indie soundtrack.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master Ed. (-37%) – A$53.10Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (-33%) – A$59.80Life is Strange Rem. Col. (-70%) – A$17.90
Games of the Moment
What’s in high demand?
EA Sports FC 26 – $79Ghost of Yōtei – $99Silent Hill f – $119
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
What you’ll pay to ‘Station.
Purchase Cheap for PC
Finally, on PC, Silent Hill 2 is looking spookier than ever in its remake, and I’m still not over that corridor scene. Marvel’s Midnight Suns might have underperformed commercially, but its card-based combat and surprisingly heartfelt story make it a tactical gem worth rescuing from obscurity.
Silent Hill 2 (-51%) – A$50.20Marvel’s Midnight Suns (-87%) – A$12.10Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (-75%) – A$22.40Dead Cells (-50%) – A$17.90South Park: The Stick of Truth (-75%) – A$11.20
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Legit LEGO Deals
For the LEGO crowd, the Darth Maul Mech is a must-have for any Sith sympathiser’s shelf, while Botanicals Sunflowers are a serotonin boost for anyone whose thumbs are greener in Minecraft than real life.
Darth Maul Mech (-50%) – A$22Creator 3in1 Wild Animals (-35%) – A$39Botanicals Sunflowers (-35%) – A$15Fortnite Peely & Sparkplug (-27%) – A$22
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.
