If your game library is looking a little sparse, now’s the perfect time to grab some absolute bangers at heavily discounted prices! Whether you’re after high-speed action, epic RPG adventures, or deep strategy experiences, this week’s deals have something for every kind of gamer.
This Day in Gaming ?
In retro news, I'm celebrating the 21st birthday of a series black sheep that still sold many a GameCube, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. As a remake of the '98 PS classic, this was a pretty surreal (and, in parts, misguided) love letter. It was as if Snake had emerged from a time machine, equipped with the control scheme and acrobatics of MGS 2: Sons of Liberty. Helmed by Silicon Knights and injected with the "cinematic flair" of Hollywood action director Ryuhei Kitamura, the end result divided fans quicker than a cyber-ninja disarming Ocelot.
Upgrades like first-person aiming and being able to hang/drop from ledges were a double-edged sword. While they made Snake more powerful and adaptable, they also turned sections of his Shadow Moses op into a cakewalk. The level design, originally built for the PS1’s limitations, just wasn’t fully rebalanced to accommodate these new mechanics, and some re-recorded voice performances weren't ideal. Be that as it Mei [Ling], I still recall loving this at launch and adore the copy I own.
Aussie bdays for notable games
- Far Cry (PC) 2004. Get
- R-Type Final (PS2) 2004. Sequel
- MGS: The Twin Snakes (GC) 2004. eBay
- Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (XB) 2004. eBay
- MX Unleashed (PS2,XB) 2004. Get
- MadWorld (Wii) 2009. eBay
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Starting with the Nintendo Switch, Sonic Frontiers ($50, down 51%) brings the Blue Blur into open-world gameplay for the first time, and fun fact. Meanwhile, Octopath Traveler ($39, down 56%) dazzles with its HD-2D aesthetic, a visual style so beloved that Square Enix adopted it for other games like Triangle Strategy and the Live A Live remake.
- Sonic Frontiers (-51%) - A$50
- Rune Factory 5 (-27%) - A$56
- Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-31%) - A$49
- Fire Emblem Warriors: TH (-51%) - A$39
Expiring Recent Deals
- NBA 2k25 (-73%) - A$23
- Suikoden I&II HD (-14%) - A$69
- Sonic X Shadow Generations (-14%) - A$69
- Sonic forces (-38%) - A$37
- Skater XL (-42%) - A$35
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, magic and monsters await in Hogwarts Legacy ($59, down 40%). Originally, the developers planned to let players go full Dark Wizard, but this was pared back to keep things (somewhat) aligned with the Wizarding World’s tone. Alternatively, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age ($40, down 50%) delivers the first game in the series where you could completely automate battles with the now-iconic Gambit system.
- Hogwarts Legacy (-40%) - A$59
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-51%) - A$50
- Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (-50%) - A$40
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-20%) - A$92
Xbox One
- Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (-61%) - A$40
- The Crew Motorfest (-47%) - A$54
- FIFA 23 (-85%) - A$15
Expiring Recent Deals
- Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 (-19%) - A$89
- Witcher 3: Complete (-48%) - A$42
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (-73%) - A$24
- Star Wars Outlaws (-50%) - A$56
- RoboCop: Rogue City (-22%) - A$71
- Armored Core VI (-57%) - A$45
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage Del. (-60%) - A$36
- The Evil Within 2 (-75%) - A$10
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Pure Scores for PlayStation
PlayStation 5 players have plenty to sink their teeth into, with Persona 5 Royal ($59, down 39%) standing out as a must-play RPG. The game’s stylish menus were actually a personal project by an animator who wanted to push UI design to its limits. If you’d rather hit the courts, TopSpin 2K25 ($24, down 77%) makes a racket with its hyper-realistic tennis mechanics—pro players even consulted on how the ball should behave in different conditions.
- Persona 5 Royal (-39%) - A$59
- Elden Ring: Nightreign (-16%) - A$59
- TopSpin 2K25 (-77%) - A$24
- Astro Bot (-19%) - A$89
PS4
- Dead Island 2 (-73%) - A$20
- Catherine: Full Body (-38%) - A$34
- EA Sports FC 25 (-37%) - A$69
- NBA 2K25 (-67%) - A$40
Expiring Recent Deals
- CoD: Black Ops 6 (-46%) - A$59
- Tales of Arise (-67%) - A$34
- Digimon World: N.O. (-54%) - A$39
- Red Dead Redemption (-44%) - A$39
- Resident Evil Village (-31%) - A$39
- The Callisto Protocol (-78%) - A$19
- Spidey: Miles Morales (-47%) - A$50
- Assassin's Creed Origins (-22%) - A$30
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.
Purchase Cheap for PC
PC gamers have some stellar choices today. Cyberpunk 2077 ($36, down 60%) is the comeback king of gaming, having gone from a rocky launch to one of the most critically praised RPGs of recent years. And if you prefer grand strategy, Stellaris ($16, down 77%) is a steal. Paradox originally pitched this as “Crusader Kings in space”, and true to that vision, you can create everything from benevolent galactic federations to nightmarish cybernetic hiveminds.
- Stellaris (-77%) - A$16
- Cyberpunk 2077 (-60%) - A$36
- Atomfall (-22%) - A$58
- Human Fall Flat (-70%) - A$9
- The Ascent (-75%) - A$12
- Crysis Trilogy Remastered (-60%) - A$30
Expiring Recent Deals
- SteamWorld Dig 2 (-86%) - A$5
- Guacamelee! 2 (-75%) - A$8
- Huntdown (-80%) - A$6
- System Shock: Enhanced (-80%) - A$3
- Lego the lord of the rings (-80%) - A$6
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Laptop Deals
- Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-12%) – A$2,197
- HP Envy x360 16" 2-in-1 (-39%) – A$1,399
- Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 (-40%) – A$1,129
Desktop Deals
- HP OMEN 35L Gaming (-10%) – A$2,799
- Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q (-35%) – A$629
- Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50s (-45%) – A$1,018
Monitor Deals
- Dell G Series G2724D (-27%) – A$398.60
- Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo Curved (-22%) – A$2,499
Component Deals
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-8%) – A$885.70
- Corsair Vengeance 32GB (-35%) – A$82
- Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (-30%) – A$48
Storage Deals
- Kingston 1TB USB 3.2 SSD (-14%) – A$119
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO (-59%) – A$32
- SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC (-53%) – A$9.90
Legit LEGO Deals
- 3in1 T. Rex (-35%) - A$39
- Research Submarine (-33%) - A$40
- Star Wars R2-D2 (-30%) - A$139
- Batmobile vs. Mr. Freeze (-27%) - A$22
Expiring Recent Deals
- City Electric Sports (-38%) - A$16
- Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny (-33%) - A$80
- Icons Fountain Garden (-28%) - A$129
Hot Headphones Deals
Audiophilia for less
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-34%) – A$229
- Sony MDR7506 Pro (-18%) – A$199
- Sony WH-CH720N (-47%) – A$139
Terrific TV Deals
Do right by your console, upgrade your telly
- Kogan 65" QLED (-50%) – A$699
- Kogan 55" QLED (-45%) – A$549
- LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%) – A$869
Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
