Sometimes I think my digital backlog is growing by itself in my sleep. But then I see a price tag slashed into oblivion and I realise I’m the villain in this story, willingly feeding the pile with impulse buys. Today’s round of bargains has me feeling smug about saving more than I spend, and I’m happy to share the highlights. Let’s get amongst it.
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This Day in Gaming 🎂
In retro news, I’m belting a slime-shaped pinata with a ‘17’ on it for Dragon Quest IV: The Chapters of the Chosen. For many Aussies, said Nintendo DS port was our gateway into this legendary RPG series (due to non-existent local releases of the first three NES titles). It worked out kinda well because IV is the first entry in the Zenithia trilogy, and, despite its age, the episodic, time-hopping storytelling held up quite well (i.e., experience the backstories of your four future companions first, then, your hero quest to recruit them all). Ah, what a series.
Aussie birthdays for notable games.
– Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise (X360) 2008. Get
– Dragon Quest IV (NDS) 2008. eBay
– Puppeteer (PS3) 2013. eBay
– Danganronpa 2 (PSV) 2014. Get
– NBA 2K19 (NS,PC,PS4,XO) 2018. Get
Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On Switch, I couldn’t ignore Donkey Kong Bananza. The big ape has been synonymous with platforming excellence since 1981, when Shigeru Miyamoto snuck him into arcades as Mario’s first foe. Also, Street Fighter 6 is an irresistible pick. I’ve lost count of how many versions of Ryu I’ve uppercutted across the years, but Capcom always nails the comeback with new mechanics like the Drive System.
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: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $534 |
Switch Original: $̶4̶9̶9̶ $448 |
Switch OLED Black: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $447 |
Switch OLED White: $̶5̶3̶9̶ $447 ♥ |
Switch Lite: $̶3̶2̶9̶ $328
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Series X, Doom: The Dark Ages is particularly tempting. Few franchises can reinvent themselves across decades, but id Software still finds ways to make demons explode in interesting ways. Dragon Age: Veilguard Deluxe is another standout. BioWare’s world-building remains second to none, and the Veilguard premise brings fresh energy to a series that once redefined Western RPGs.
Xbox One
Diablo III Eternal Col. (-67%) – A$32.90 Slay demons, loot endlessly, regret nothing.GTA V Prem. (-47%) – A$29 Los Santos crime sprees remain cheaper than parking fines.Lego 2K Drive (-21%) – A$31.50 Bricks, boosts, and breakneck crashes.
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a ‘Box?
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Series X: $̶7̶9̶9̶ $724 👑|
Series S Black: $̶5̶4̶9̶ $545 |
Series S White:$̶4̶9̶9̶ $498 |
Series S Starter: N/A
Pure Scores for PlayStation
PS5 players should look twice at Persona 5 Royal. It’s a director’s cut that went from cult darling to mainstream sensation, complete with jazzy menus so stylish they have been studied in design schools. And Doom Eternal is an adrenaline shot of metal and mayhem, made sweeter by its Mick Gordon soundtrack that melts speakers as easily as demons.
Borderlands 4 (-17%) – A$99 Loot, shoot, and (most likely) laugh yourself silly.Ghost of Yōtei (-21%) – A$99 Samurai drama that’s looking sharp enough to cut your budget.Mafia: The Old Country (-12%) – A$79 Forget offers you can’t refuse, here’s one you should.Persona 5 Royal (-65%) – A$33.20 Stylish turn-based teen angst for chump change.Doom Eternal (-75%) – A$13.70 Eternal bargain, eternal carnage.
PS4
PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Sep 2 with this subscription
Psychonauts 2 (PS4)Stardew Valley (PS4)Viewfinder (PS5/PS4)
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 Pro $1,199 |
PS VR2: $649.95 |
PS Portal: $329
Purchase Cheap for PC
Today, PC’s biggest eyebrow-raiser is RoboCop: Rogue City. I grew up on Paul Verhoeven’s satirical brutality, so stepping back into Alex Murphy’s visor feels like a bizarre wish fulfilled. And Kingdom Come: Royal Ed. still impresses with its uncompromising realism, even if learning medieval swordplay felt harder than Dark Souls.
RoboCop: Rogue City (-92%) – A$5.80 Half man, half machine, all discount.Kingdom Come Royal Ed. (-80%) – A$11.30 No dragons, no fireballs, just broke peasants like us.Valheim (-50%) – A$15.20 Chop trees, fight trolls, brag endlessly.Watch Dogs 2 (-90%) – A$7.90 Hack the planet without hacking your bank.Crusader Kings III (-50%) – A$34.90 Intrigue, betrayal, and medieval soap opera.
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.