Gaming deals are dropping faster than a Blue Shell on your head in Mario Kart, and my roundup for today has something for every platform. Whether you’re looking to burn rubber in a racing sim, cast spells in a wizarding world, or just roll crap up into a giant ball of joy, a bargain exists for you here. With discounts slashing up to 83% off, now’s the perfect time to plug in, power up, and grab some polygon-or pixel-packed treasures before they vanish.
This Day in Gaming ?
In retro news, I'm celebrating the 28th birthday of Soul Blade, a PS1 fighter I adored back in the day. Forbearer of Namco's SoulCalibur series, 'Soul Edge,' as it was called in NTSC regions, wowed us early with its absolutely phenomenal pre-rendered intro movie (upscaled here). I have vivid memories of booting the game purely to watch it while saying to myself and my best mate, "In-game graphics will n-e-v-e-r get this good!"
Beyond sinking serious hours into the mini-RPG mode, which unlocked unique weapons, I recall having a 2P Verus rivalry with said friend. He was a nunchaku Li Long exponent while I was a katana-slinging Mitsurugi. When I defeated him in the most embarrassing way possible—punching him to death after he shattered my blade—he refused to speak to me for a week. Goodie, if you're reading this, you were a massive sook.
Aussie bdays for notable games
- Saturn Bomberman (SAT) 1997. Sequel
- Soul Blade (PS) 1997. eBay
- Comanche 3 (PC) 1997. eBay
- Namco Museum Remix (Wii) 2008. Sequel
- Bit.Trip Beat (Wii) 2009. Get
- Mortal Kombat [9] (PS3, X360) 2013. eBay
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
On Nintendo Switch, Hogwarts Legacy is down to A$49 (46% off), letting you explore the hallowed halls of Hogwarts without emptying your Gringotts vault. Meanwhile, the Star Wars KOTOR Bundle is just A$13 (65% off). BioWare's original 2003 KOTOR was so beloved that fans once funded an entire voiceover mod for the sequel to match its quality.
- Hogwarts Legacy (-46%) - A$49
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble (-59%) - A$29
- Star Wars: KOTOR Bndl (-65%) - A$13
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (-60%) - A$12
- Unmetal (-75%) - A$7
Expiring Recent Deals
- Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (-50%) - A$39
- Monster Hunter Generations Ult. (-80%) - A$15
- Trials of Mana (-60%) - A$31
- Nier: Automata End of Yorha Ed. (-50%) - A$27
- Metal Gear: Master Col. (-30%) - A$63
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Wild Hearts is slashed to A$29 (73% off). A collaborative effort between EA and Koei Tecmo, it features ancient Japanese-inspired beast designs that were hand-drawn before being digitally rendered. Also catching the eye is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition at A$49 (69% off), which includes bonus content for exploring Pandora.
- Doom: The Dark Ages (-17%) - A$99
- Avatar: FoP Gold (-69%) - A$49
- Wild Hearts (-73%) - A$29
- Hogwarts Legacy (-57%) - A$47
- Suicide Squad: KTJL (-83%) - A$19
Xbox One
- Persona 3 Reload (-47%) - A$57
- We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie (-75%) - A$11
- Persona Col. (-60%) - A$51
- Far Cry 4 Gold Ed. (-80%) - A$13
Expiring Recent Deals
- Resident Evil 4 (-45%) - A$32
- Star Wars Outlaws (-55%) - A$49
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-39%) - A$66
- Persona 5 Royal (-60%) - A$39
- Monster Boy Cursed Kingdom (-75%) - A$14
- Witcher 3 Comp. Ed. (-54%) - A$36
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (-74%) - A$23
- Street Fighter 30th Ann, (-67%) - A$13
- LEGO Marvel (-78%) - A$19.95
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Pure Scores for PlayStation
PlayStation 5 owners can grab Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League for just A$19 (83% off), a jaw-dropping price for an (admittedly imperfect) offering from Rocksteady that's still decent co-op. Meanwhile, F1 24 speeds onto the list at A$36 (67% off), and believe it or not, several pro drivers have used earlier versions of the game for virtual training sessions.
- Sonic X Shadow Generations (-35%) - A$49
- Civilization VII (-34%) - A$79
- Suicide Squad: KTJL (-83%) - A$19
- Monster Hunter Wilds (-23%) - A$89
- F1 24 (-67%) - A$36
PS4
- Control: Ult. Ed. (-80%) - A$10
- Tales of Vesperia: Def. Ed. (-80%) - A$12
- Slay the Spire (-66%) - A$12
Expiring Recent Deals
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (-50%) - A$57
- Star Wars Outlaws (-64%) - A$40
- Stellar Blade (-40%) - A$74
- Tales of Arise (-68%) - A$31
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (-50%) - A$57
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (-74%) - A$23
- Tales of Vesperia: Def. Ed. (-80%) - A$12
- Alien: Isolation (-80%) - A$9
- Streets of Rage 4 (-60%) - A$15
PS+ Monthly Freebies
Yours to keep from Apr 1 with this subscription
- RoboCop: Rogue City | PS5
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre | PS4/5
- Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth HM | PS4
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
Purchase Cheap for PC
PC gamers aren’t left out either. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade sits at A$41 (25% off), and yes, the dev team really did spend over a year perfecting Cloud’s hair physics. The Star Wars Pilots 6 Game Bundle is an absolute steal at A$14 (82% off), packing space dogfights and cockpits galore. Many of them are classic games that can be modded into modern masterpieces.
- Oblivion Rem. (-17%) - A$70
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (-20%) - A$56
- BYO Bethesda 5 Game Bndl (-80%) - A$25
- Star Wars Pilots 6 Game Bndl (-82%) - A$14
- FF VII Remake Intergrade (-25%) - A$41
Expiring Recent Deals
- V Rising (-62%) - A$19
- Crusader Kings III (-70%) - A$20
- Star Wars Outlaws (-50%) - A$49
- XCOM Bndl (-96%) - A$15
- Commandos 2 & 3 Rem. (-50%) - A$26
- My Friend Pedro (-80%) - A$5
- Triangle Strategy (-60%) - A$31
- Star Wars Episode I Racer (-75%) - A$3
- Sonic Frontiers (-70%) - A$28
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
Laptop Deals
- Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-16%) – A$2,094
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (-36%) - A$879
- Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen7 (-27%) - A$1,018
Desktop Deals
- HP OMEN 35L Gaming (-10%) – A$2,799
- Lenovo ThinkCentre neo Ultra (-25%) - A$2,249
- Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q (-35%) – A$629
Monitor Deals
- LG 24MR400-B, 24" (-30%) - A$97
- Z-Edge 27" 240Hz (-15%) - A$279
- Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo Curved (-22%) – A$2,499
Component Deals
- MSI PRO B650M-A WiFi Motherboard (-41%) – A$229
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-7%) – A$876
- Corsair Vengeance 32GB (-35%) – A$82
- Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (-30%) – A$48
Storage Deals
- Seagate One Touch Portable HDD (-24%) – A$228
- Kingston 1TB USB 3.2 SSD (-17%) – A$115
- SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO (-63%) – A$29
- SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC (-53%) – A$9.90
Legit LEGO Deals
- Millennium Falcon UCS (-31%) - A$899
- The Mandalorian Ambush (-43%) - A$20
- Pretty Pink Flower Bouquet (-41%) - A$59
- Classic White Building Plate (-31%) - A$9
Expiring Recent Deals
- Marvel Logo & Minifigs (-47%) - A$79
- Star Wars R2-D2 (-40%) - A$119
- Botanicals Mini Orchid (-30%) - A$35
- Botanicals Plum Blossom (-22%) - A$39
Hot Headphones Deals
Audiophilia for less
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-49%) – A$179
- Sony WH-CH520 Wireless (-27%) - A$73
- SoundPEATS Space (-25%) - A$56.99
- Technics Premium (-36%) - A$349
Terrific TV Deals
Do right by your console, upgrade your telly
- Kogan 65" QLED 4K (-50%) – A$699
- Kogan 55" QLED 4K (-45%) – A$549
- LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%) – A$866
Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
