Thank your own personal deity—possibly Kratos—it’s Friday! Even though it’s Autumn for Aussies, it’s time to spring into ludicrous Spring Sale savings on Steam. If the picks of that litter don’t interest you, I’ve sniffed out console-based bargains on grand adventures, pulse-pounding action, or quirky indie gems; there’s a little something for everyone.
This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m (somehow) celebrating the 23rd birthday of the OG Xbox, a console that blew my mind at launch (even though I was happily married to a PS2). This was the chunky vehicle that brought Microsoft into the console gaming world. And while it didn’t have the prettiest design or the greatest library of games, it gave us two important contributions to gaming: Halo and Xbox Live.
While some N64 enthusiasts may argue that GoldenEye paved the way for quality console first-person shooters, it was Halo that revolutionised the genre. Almost every FPS that came after Halo utilised its control scheme and a modified version of its health system. But where Halo truly succeeded was in providing console gamers with the first-of-its-kind 16-player LAN battles. This was the first shooter that made my PC gaming mates jealous, and I still own and adore my Limited Edition Crystal Xbox. Even though ants once tried to take it over and turn it into a very expensive vivarium.
Aussie bdays for notable games
– Mortal Kombat Trilogy (N64) 1997. Get
– Xbox console launch, 2002. eBay
– Jet Set Radio Future (XB) 2002. eBay
– Amped (XB) 2002. eBay
– Halo: Combat Evolved (XB) 2002. Redux
– Dead or Alive 3 (XB) 2002. Get
– Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee (XO) 2003. Get
– Ape Escape 2 (PS2) 2003. eBay
– Journey (PS3) 2012. Get
– God of War: Ascension (PS3) 2013. Sequel
– Dark Souls II (PS3, X360) 2014. Redux
Contents
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On the Nintendo Switch, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is a jaw-dropping $7. That’s a pittance for one of the best action RPGs in ages, with its deep pawn system that lets AI companions learn from your tactics. Meanwhile, a 36 buck Octopath Traveler delivers an old-school JRPG experience with a modern HD-2D glow-up that Square Enix has since turned into a signature visual style.
Bravely Default II (-34%) – A$53It Takes Two (-12%) – A$53Octopath Traveler (-60%) – A$36Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (-83%) – A$7Monster Hunter Gen. Ult. (-80%) – A$16
Expiring Recent Deals
Crash Team Racing NF (-32%) – A$48Shin Megami Tensei V (-28%) – A$58Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (-43%) – A$40Sonic Superstars (-52%) – A$46
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
Purchase Cheap for PC
PC gamers can grab Red Dead Redemption 2 for just 20 clams, and this sweeping Western epic comes with a staggering 500,000 lines of dialogue. For those who enjoy a bit of madness, Undertale ($2) will delight you with its fourth-wall-breaking humour and eerie meta twists.
Undertale (-90%) – A$2Mortal Shell (-100%) – FREERed Dead II (-78%) – A$20Baldur’s Gate 3 (-20%) – A$72Balatro (-15%) – A$19Elden Ring (-40%) – A$54Doom 2016 (-90%) – A$4Forza Horizon 5 (-50%) – A$45EA Sports FC 25 (-70%) – A$33
Expiring Recent Deals
The Last of Us Part I (-57%) – A$41Indy and the Great Circle (-32%) – A$82Palworld (-25%) – A$33Bayonetta (-73%) – A$7Valkyria Chronicles (-77%) – A$6
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Destroy All Humans! 2 lets you embrace your inner chaos-loving alien, complete with ridiculous weapons and satirical 1960s pop culture jabs. And Dragon Age: Veilguard Deluxe Edition is a must for Bioware fans itching to dive back into rich RPG storytelling.
FF XII: Zodiac Age (-38%) – A$50EA Sports FIFA 23 (-85%) – A$15Destroy All Humans! 2 (-47%) – A$29F1 24 (-37%) – A$69
Xbox One
SpellForce III Reforced (-34%) – A$43Inside (-90%) – A$3Limbo (-90%) – A$2Mark of the Ninja: Rem. (-75%) – A$7
Expiring Recent Deals
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt CE (-47%) – A$43Assassin’s Creed Shadows (-19%) – A$89Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (-23%) – A$89Seagate Expansion 1TB (-28%) – A$222Red Dead Redemption 2 (-68%) – A$29Hogwarts Legacy (-61%) – A$39Armored Core VI (-56%) – A$45Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (-65%) – A$35
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
Pure Scores for PlayStation
Finally, PlayStation 5 boasts Star Wars Outlaws at $49. It’s Ubisoft’s first open-world Star Wars game, where you can even gamble your life away in Sabacc. Lastly, a reduced God of War Ragnarök will deliver you a mythic Norse adventure that is one helluva great sequel.
Star Wars Outlaws (-55%) – A$49CoD: Black Ops 6 (-65%) – A$39God of War Ragnarök (-21%) – A$88Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 (-64%) – A$29
PS4
Catherine: Full Body (-38%) – A$35Zombie Army 4 (-43%) – A$40Stardew Valley (-50%) – A$11Like a Dragon: Ishin! (-75%) – A$25Jedi: Fallen Order (-90%) – A$7
Expiring Recent Deals
NBA 2K25 (-68%) – A$38Grand Theft Auto V (-52%) – A$29Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. Ed. (-32%) – A$72Stardew Valley (-50%) – A$11The Last of Us Part II (-21%) – A$48Spidey: Miles Morales (-22%) – A$74
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.
Legit LEGO Deals
3in1 Truck & Heli (-40%) – A$18Mando Ambush (-29%) – A$25Prison Island (-26%) – A$149
Expiring Recent Deals
Flatbed Truck & Heli (-40%) – A$18Yoshis’ Forest (-33%) – A$10Wicked Glinda (-42%) – A$29
Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
