Thank your own personal deity–possibly Athena of God of War: Sons of Sparta fame–it’s Friday. Some sales are noisy. This one is curated. These are games I have played, finished, stress tested, and would still recommend at these prices without hesitation. And now I’m off to play some Resi. Weekend well. See you Monday.
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m celebrating the 23rd birthday of Rez, Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s synesthesia masterpiece. One part Panzer Dragoon on-rails shooting and another part LSD degrees of “ohhh, I can seeee the muuuusic,” this Dreamcast must-own stands up today, particularly inside of a PS VR2 headset.
A great game that had one of the most eyebrow-raising peripherals ever.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Rez (DC) 2002. Remaster
– Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2) 2004. eBay
– Fire Emblem (GBA) 2004. eBay
– 40K: Dawn of War II (PC) 2009. Get
– Street Fighter IV (PS3,X360) 2009. Get
– Persona 4 Golden (PSV) 2013. Get
– Dead or Alive 5 Last Round (PS3/4,X360/O) 2015. Get
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
- Red Dead Redemption (-48%) – A$25.00 The writing is still razor sharp and the world holds up surprisingly well on Switch. Gunplay shows its age, yet the pacing and tone remain worth every cent.
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-40%) – A$47.80 Tactical combat without rigid grids gives this sequel real personality. The Rabbids humour can grate, but the systems underneath are smarter than they look.
- Dead Cells (-50%) – A$18.70 Still one of the tightest action loops around. It is punishing but fair, and every run feels earned. At half price, it is dangerously easy to justify.
- Unravel Two (-70%) – A$8.90 A gentle co-op puzzle platformer built around coordination rather than chaos. It is short and simple, yet quietly charming at this price point.
- Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered (-80%) – A$11.90 Loud arcade racing that knows exactly what it is. Structure is old school, but the chases still feel good and the discount softens repetition.
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
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Switch 2 $696 |
Switch 2 + Mario Kart $766 |
Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $534 |
Switch Original: $448 |
Switch OLED Black: $539 |
Switch OLED White: $539 |
Switch Lite: $328
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage (-70%) – A$24 Mirage trims the RPG excess and restores rooftop stalking. Smaller scope works in its favour, especially at this price.
- Sonic Frontiers (-66%) – A$33.70 Ambitious open zones give Sonic room to breathe. It is uneven, but the spectacle and soundtrack carry more weight than expected.
- Hogwarts Legacy (-65%) – A$39 Hogwarts itself is absurdly detailed and worth exploring slowly. The main story drags occasionally, but the fantasy rarely falters.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (-33%) – A$55.90 Predictable but polished, with campaign set pieces that still flex technical muscle. Multiplayer value depends entirely on your squad staying active.
- Mortal Kombat 1 (-62%) – A$29 Visceral and visually absurd in motion. Live service elements divide opinion, but the core fighting remains satisfyingly sharp.
Xbox One
- Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (-51%) – A$49.10 Combat repeats itself, yet the writing and cast chemistry carry the experience comfortably at this discount.
- Mass Effect Legendary Edition (-70%) – A$30.30 Three sprawling RPGs and almost all DLC in one package. The first game shows its age, but the character work remains elite.
- LEGO Worlds (-42%) – A$28.90 Freeform creativity with minimal structure. It lacks modern LEGO polish, though younger builders will not mind at this price.
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
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Series X: $799 |
Series S Black: $545 |
Series S White:$498 |
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
- CoD: Black Ops 7 (-64%) – A$40 Faster load times and steady performance help here. It does not reinvent anything. CoD is CoD. You know this.
- Crimson Desert (-19%) – A$89 Large scale combat and open world ambition headline this one. It is not a small investment, but early scope looks substantial.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (-48%) – A$48.90 Shorter than the original, tighter because of it. Swinging across New York still feels clean and confident.
- Alan Wake II (-44%) – A$50.30 A bold horror sequel that trusts you to keep up. Combat can feel deliberate, but the structure and atmosphere linger.
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows (-55%) – A$49 Dual protagonists and feudal Japan finally align. Open world fatigue is possible, yet the setting does heavy lifting.
PS4
- Trials of Mana (-44%) – A$43.20 A bright remake that keeps its classic bones. Story is simple, but the combat system retains genuine charm.
- It Takes Two (-80%) – A$11.90 One of the smartest co-op designs in years. You will need a reliable partner, which is sometimes the real challenge.
- Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (-75%) – A$14.90 Dialogue as combat, and still unmatched. It is dense and uncompromising, but essential at this price.
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
What you’ll pay to ‘Station.
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PS5 Slim Disc:$829 |
PS5 Slim Digital:$749 |
PS5 Ghost of Yotei:$909 |
PS5 Pro $1,199 |
PS VR2: $649.95 |
PS Portal: $329
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Purchase Cheap for PC
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (-53%) – A$54.90 A stealth classic rebuilt with modern presentation. Pacing is theatrical, but jungle tension still grips.
- It Takes Two (-80%) – A$9.90 Runs beautifully on PC and remains a co-op benchmark. You do need someone equally committed on the other controller.
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut (-75%) – A$13.70 A strange, contemplative trek about connection and cargo. It commits fully to its tone, which is precisely why it works.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-55%) – A$51.70 Persona lineage meets high fantasy politics. It is dense and stylish, though newcomers should expect a long commitment.
- Spiritfarer (-85%) – A$6.50 Gentle management wrapped around grief and goodbyes. It moves slowly, but the emotional payoff is quietly powerful.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
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Steam Deck 256GB LCD: $649 |
Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $899 |
Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $1,049
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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.
