{"id":4975,"date":"2026-02-23T06:51:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T06:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/au-deals-from-kojima-beach-walks-to-cowboy-epics-this-weeks-standouts-are-easy-recs\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T06:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T06:51:56","slug":"au-deals-from-kojima-beach-walks-to-cowboy-epics-this-weeks-standouts-are-easy-recs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/au-deals-from-kojima-beach-walks-to-cowboy-epics-this-weeks-standouts-are-easy-recs\/","title":{"rendered":"AU Deals: From Kojima Beach Walks To Cowboy Epics, This Week’s Standouts Are Easy Recs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I have played most of what is sitting below, and a few of these still live rent free in my head. This week’s spread is less about filler and more about games that either defined a genre or quietly perfected it. If your backlog is already judging you, add two more and call it character building.<\/p>\n

Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n

This Day in Gaming \ud83c\udf82<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

In retro news, I’m celebrating the 13th birthday of the PlayStation Vita<\/strong>. Though its life cycle wasn’t one of roaring success, I still have a soft spot in my heart for its gorgeous OLED screen, impressive tech specs and games like Uncharted: Golden Abyss<\/strong>, Gravity Rush<\/strong>, and Hotline Miami<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The PS Vita + Hotline Miami combo. So good, people were still dying<\/em> to play it in 2038.<\/p>\n

Aussie birthdays for notable games.<\/p>\n

– Tetris<\/strong> (NES) 1990. Redux<\/p>\n

– Super Street Fighter II Turbo<\/strong> (ARC) 1994. Get<\/p>\n

– Grandia II<\/strong> (DC) 2001. Get<\/p>\n

– Supreme Commander <\/strong>(PC) 2007. Get<\/p>\n

– PlayStation Vita <\/strong>launch, 2012. eBay<\/p>\n

– Catherine<\/strong> (PS3,X360) 2012. Redux<\/p>\n

– Radiant Historia<\/strong> (3DS) 2018. eBay<\/p>\n

Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (-40%) – A$50.90<\/strong> Fast, colourful kart chaos with Sega fan service everywhere. Handling takes a minute to click, but once it does the shortcuts and drift boosts feel earned rather than random.<\/li>\n
  • Super Mario RPG (-38%) – A$49.90<\/strong> A charming remake of a quietly odd Mario spin off. The timed hits keep combat engaging, even if it is breezy by modern RPG standards.<\/li>\n
  • Rayman Legends Def. (-67%) – A$19.90<\/strong> Still one of the best 2D platformers ever made. Tight controls, absurd creativity, and music levels that feel like playable cartoons.<\/li>\n
  • NBA 2K26 (-67%) – A$29.90<\/strong> Slick on court presentation and deep modes, even if the microtransaction pressure never fully leaves the building.<\/li>\n
  • Dead Cells (-50%) – A$18.70<\/strong> A brutally efficient roguelite that rewards smart aggression. Runs are quick, builds are flexible, and it still finds ways to surprise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Switch Console Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n

    How much to Switch it up?<\/p>\n

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    36<\/p>\n

    Switch 2 $696 |
    \n Switch 2 + Mario Kart $766 |
    \n Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $534 |
    \n Switch Original: $448 |
    \n Switch OLED Black: $539 |
    \n Switch OLED White: $539 |
    \n Switch Lite: $328<\/p>\n

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    Exciting Bargains for Xbox<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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    • Resident Evil 4 (-42%) – A$34.90<\/strong> A confident remake that sharpens combat without losing the original’s camp edge. Parrying alone makes it worth revisiting.<\/li>\n
    • Red Dead Redemption 2 (-68%) – A$29<\/strong> A slow burn western obsessed with detail. The pacing demands patience, but the world building is still unmatched.<\/li>\n
    • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (-49%) – A$36.60<\/strong> Systems driven stealth at its peak. The story wobbles late, but the sandbox freedom is still absurdly good.<\/li>\n
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate (-75%) – A$11.20<\/strong> A punchy roguelike spin on the Turtles. Co op shines, solo is tougher, but at this price it is easy to recommend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Or just invest in an Xbox Card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Xbox Console Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n

      How many bucks for a ‘Box?<\/p>\n

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      20<\/p>\n

      Series X: $799 |
      \n Series S Black: $545 |
      \n Series S White:$498 |<\/p>\n

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      Pure Scores for PlayStation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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      • Death Stranding 2 (-21%) – A$99<\/strong> Kojima doubling down on strange ideas and long walks. Not for everyone, but undeniably singular.<\/li>\n
      • Dead Space (-73%) – A$29.90<\/strong> A remake that respects the original’s dread. Audio design does half the work, and it still gets under your skin.<\/li>\n
      • Elden Ring (-45%) – A$54.90<\/strong> Vast, punishing, and strangely inviting. Exploration feels self directed, even when the bosses absolutely flatten you.<\/li>\n
      • Tekken 8 (-48%) – A$44<\/strong> Flashy, aggressive, and mechanically dense. The new Heat system rewards confidence, but button mashers will be exposed quickly.<\/li>\n
      • The Last of Us Part I (-36%) – A$79.90<\/strong> A technical overhaul of a modern classic. Still emotionally heavy, still deliberate, and still worth revisiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        PS4<\/p>\n

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        • Dragon Ball FighterZ (-61%) – A$38.60<\/strong> Arc System Works turning anime chaos into tight competitive combat. Accessible early, brutally technical later.<\/li>\n
        • Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (-50%) – A$49.40<\/strong> A massive Greek playground with more quests than restraint. Great if you want value, less so if you crave brevity.<\/li>\n
        • Neo: The World Ends With You (-57%) – A$39<\/strong> Stylish, frantic combat wrapped in sharp writing. The systems take time to click, but the vibe carries it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Or purchase a PS Store Card.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          What you’ll pay to ‘Station.<\/p>\n

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          29<\/p>\n

          PS5 Slim Disc:$829 |
          \n PS5 Slim Digital:$749 |
          \n PS5 Ghost of Yotei:$909 |
          \n PS5 Pro $1,199 |
          \n PS VR2: $649.95 |
          \n PS Portal: $329<\/p>\n

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          Purchase Cheap for PC<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

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          • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (-67%) – A$29.60<\/strong> Loud, weighty third person action that understands scale. Narrative is pure pulp, but the combat spectacle delivers.<\/li>\n
          • Outer Wilds (-50%) – A$18.40<\/strong> A time loop mystery built on curiosity. No hand holding, just smart design and genuine discovery.<\/li>\n
          • Neon White (-60%) – A$14.60<\/strong> Speedrunning as a first person shooter puzzle. Messy dialogue aside, the flow state is undeniable.<\/li>\n
          • Persona 5 Royal (-73%) – A$26.10<\/strong> Stylish turn based combat and social sim depth that eats your calendar. Long, yes, but rarely dull.<\/li>\n
          • Hades (-65%) – A$12.70<\/strong> Combat that feels immediate and writing that never wastes a line. Still the roguelike most others chase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Or just get a Steam Wallet Card<\/strong><\/p>\n

            PC Hardware Prices<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Slay your pile of shame.<\/p>\n

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            25<\/p>\n

            Steam Deck 256GB LCD: $649 |
            \n Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $899 |
            \n Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $1,049<\/p>\n

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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 <\/em>YouTube<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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