Here we go again! That exciting (and slightly dangerous) time when my wallet and self-control go their separate ways. What started as a ‘quick peek’ into the early sales for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days quickly turned into a comprehensive list of incredible gaming discounts. Seriously, these deals are no joke, spanning everything from thrilling platformers to deep RPGs and chilling survival horror – and the main event hasn’t even officially begun! Keep an eye out, because even more savings are on the horizon.
Table of Contents
- Retro Gaming Throwbacks
- Nintendo Switch Deals
- Xbox Bargains
- PlayStation Scores
- PC Game Savings
- Top PC Gear & Hardware Deals
- Awesome LEGO Discounts
Retro Gaming Throwbacks 🎂
In a delightful trip down memory lane, we’re celebrating the 25th birthday of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2! This legendary Y2K sequel wasn’t just a game; it was a cultural phenomenon that genuinely inspired a generation to grab a board and try ‘kick-pushing’ in real life. It blew our minds with massive levels, incredible new tricks, and the game-changing addition of manuals, allowing us to chain together insane combos like never before.
I can still vividly recall those days huddled around a CRT TV with friends, passing the controller as we pushed each other to rack up the highest scores in ‘School II.’ The soundtrack became an instant classic, an anthem for a generation, and the create-a-skater mode let us pour our own personalities into a sport we probably had zero real-life skills in. This title was a true detonation of creativity and fun, cementing an empire that continues to thrive today.
Here are some other notable Aussie gaming anniversaries:
- Battle Arena Toshinden (PS) 1995
- PS One launch, 2000
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (PS) 2000
- Far Cry Instincts (XB) 2005
- Company of Heroes (PC) 2006
- Aliens Infestation (DS) 2011
- Lego Dimensions (PS3/4,X360/O, WiiU) 2015
Nintendo Switch Deals
For Switch fans, Super Mario Party Jamboree promises the classic minigame mayhem that has been destroying friendships since the N64. Fun fact: Nintendo actually prototyped Mario Party on real board games before diving into coding! Also worth checking out is Persona 5 Tactica, a brilliant tactical spin-off that distills Atlus’ beloved RPG world into clever grid-based battles. Its adorable chibi art style was a conscious choice to welcome new fans who might find the main series’ 100-hour sagas intimidating.
- Super Mario Party Jamboree (-27%) – A$58 – Pure party chaos with classic and new minigames.
- Persona 5 Tactica (-74%) – A$24.20 – A tactical spin-off at its lowest ever price.
- Sonic Forces (-49%) – A$30.50 – A polarizing but very affordable entry for Sonic fans.
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (-20%) – A$64 – The essential kart racer, still an absolute blast.
- Minecraft (-15%) – A$34 – This bedrock classic is a modest but worthwhile discount.
Essential Switch Games:
Bucketlist stuff
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Or grab a Nintendo eShop Card.
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Series X, Kingdom Come II Gold is looking strong, built on CryEngine for even more historical authenticity than its predecessor. The studio actually consulted historians to ensure you are eating, dressing, and fighting exactly like a 15th-century Czech. Resident Evil 4, meanwhile, needs no introduction. What blew my mind was learning that the famous chainsaw enemy was inspired by producer Shinji Mikami’s fear of masked slashers in European horror films.
- Kingdom Come II Gold (-39%) – A$88 – An ambitious medieval sequel at a fresh discount.
- Resident Evil 4 (-44%) – A$33.40 – The survival horror GOAT remade and now half price.
- Split Fiction (-37%) – A$44 – A story-driven experiment for those chasing co-op originality.
- Maneater (-54%) – A$27.50 – Shark RPG silliness at its cheapest.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-45%) – A$63.20 – Atlus’ killer fantasy RPG, discounted and demanding to be played.
Xbox One
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (-65%) – A$24.50 – This classic skater remake combo is dirt cheap.
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (-50%) – A$34.80 – A Castlevania-inspired RPG at its lowest price.
- AC Valhalla (-56%) – A$43.70 – This Viking epic comes with a hefty discount.
Must-Plays to Own:
Timeless crown jewels
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Elden Ring
- Persona 5 Royal
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
PS5 players should not ignore Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, a spin-off that takes Kazuma Kiryu’s spirit and sails it straight into the Pacific. The developers confirmed they even scanned traditional Okinawan dance moves for accuracy. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is now the definitive way to play. Fun trivia: Keanu Reeves loved the project so much that CD Projekt extended Johnny Silverhand’s role once he signed on.
- Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza (-31%) – A$69 – Yakuza goes Hawaiian in this lowest-price debut.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (-35%) – A$69 – Night City’s complete package with all expansions bundled in.
- Stellar Blade (-21%) – A$99 – A sleek action showcase at a rare discount.
- Dead Space (-78%) – A$24 – A terrifying sci-fi classic rebuilt for modern consoles.
- NBA 2K25 (-84%) – A$19 – A slam dunk of a price, the lowest ever for the new season.
PS4
- AC III: Remastered (-44%) – A$39.10 – A classic Connor adventure retouched for PS4.
- Persona 5 Royal (-46%) – A$54.40 – The expanded Phantom Thieves saga with bonus content.
- Dishonored & Prey: Arkane Col. (-38%) – A$79.90 – A stealth-and-sci-fi twin pack for immersive sim fans.
All-Timers Worth Tracking:
Not exactly current, but amazing
- Elden Ring
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Astro Bot
Or purchase a PS Store Card.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
On PC, Tomb Raider: Def. Survivor Trilogy is a no-brainer if you missed Lara’s modern origin arc. Meanwhile, Viewfinder is the other standout, a puzzle game where photographs reshape the world. The core mechanic came from a university project that wowed indie showcases long before release.
- Sonic: Crossworlds (-13%) – A$93.90 – A small but appreciated saving on Sonic’s new racer.
- Tomb Raider: Definitive Trilogy (-87%) – A$17.80 – Lara’s entire reboot trilogy at an insane price.
- Viewfinder (-75%) – A$9.10 – This reality-bending puzzler is at its lowest price ever.
- Tales of Vesperia: Definitive (-75%) – A$14.20 – A JRPG gem discounted, but hurry, sale ends soon.
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card.
Laptop Deals
- Apple MacBook Air 15″ (-16%) – A$2,087
- ASUS 14″ Chromebook (-25%) – A$321
- HP OmniBook X Flip (-37%) – A$1,999
- HP Envy x360 16″ (-34%) – A$1,329
- Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (-31%) – A$917.04
Desktop Deals
- BOSGAME Mini PC (-31%) – A$479
- HP OMEN 35L (-30%) – A$4,899
- HP OmniDesk PC (-21%) – A$1,199
- Lenovo Legion T5i (-28%) – A$2,959
- Lenovo ThinkCentre neo (-27%) – A$1,479
Monitor Deals
- ASUS VY249HGR 24″ (-22%) – A$109
- Dell SE2725HM 27″ (-56%) – A$143.40
- KTC 27″ QHD 180Hz (-27%) – A$227
- MSI PRO MP2412 24″ (-26%) – A$95
Component Deals
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (-49%) – A$257
- AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-20%) – A$609
- Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB (-13%) – A$184
- Corsair Vengeance DDR4 32GB (-6%) – A$134
Storage Deals
- ORICO 1TB M.2 SSD (-25%) – A$97.46
- SanDisk Extreme 1TB SSD (-23%) – A$176
- SanDisk 128GB PRO SD (-58%) – A$34
- SanDisk 32GB Ultra SD (-87%) – A$9.90
- Seagate One Touch HDD (-24%) – A$228
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Legit LEGO Deals
- Darth Maul Mech (-60%) – A$17.60
- Police Dog Training Set (-39%) – A$20
- Captain America vs. Thanos (-35%) – A$39.20
- 3in1 Haunted Mansion (-34%) – A$99
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