AU Deals: A Tonne of Wishlist Worthy Games Are Finally Hitting Sensible Prices

I walked in intending to grab one thing and walked out mentally justifying upgrading half the library. This is how these weeks usually go. If you've ever told yourself that you're completely done buying games this month, then you're among friends here.

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This day in games 🎂

In retro news, I'm celebrating the Australian birthday of a rare and prized bird. SNK Neo Geo CD. Released as a limited edition in Oz with an estimated price of around $600 ($1,299 for $25), this bad boy offered near-perfect arcade-quality games while being a “budget” alternative to the pricey Hilary Neo Geo AES on cartridge. Using a CD ruined this device with long boot times, although the grueling wait Metal slug, Samurai ShodownAnd Fatal Fury always worth it. Here is a picture of the beast to whom I sold a kidney and a lung. Laser: Still going strong.

Australian birthdays of outstanding games.

– Neo Geo CD launch, 1994. eBay

– Kirby and the Amazing Mirror (ACCEPTED) 2004 eBay

– WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2007 (PSP) 2006. eBay

– Harvest Moon DS: Sunny Islands (DS) 2010. eBay

Good Savings for Nintendo Switch

• Mario Kart 8 Case. (-25%) AUD 59 Still the gold standard for multiplayer action, with impeccable track design and endless replay value thanks to absurdly polished controls.
• Mining craft (-27%) AUD 29 A creative sandbox that somehow keeps reinventing itself, whether you're building dream houses or falling into lava in five minutes.
• Shin Megami Tensei V: Revenge (-60%) AUD 40.30 A much stronger version of an already excellent JRPG, with smarter pacing, added storylines and gritty combat that demands respect.
• Final Fantasy XII: Age of Zodiac (-48%) AUD 41.30 A political fantasy with MMO-inspired systems that still feel fresh, especially if you like to tinker with party roles and gambits.
• No Man's Sky (-60%) AUD $31.90 The redemption story has become a monster of content, now filled with systems, expeditions, and cosmic oddities worth getting lost in.
• Apollo Justice: The Top Lawyer Trilogy (-37%) AUD 47 Courtroom melodrama at its finest, with absurd cases, great characters and an unrivaled sense of shouting objections.

A must have banger
Wish list

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Exciting Xbox Deals

• EA Sport FC 26 (-55%) AUD 44.90 The vibrant presentation and clever match flow make this game an easy recommendation if you play at least semi-regularly.
• Assassin's Creed Shadows (-57%) AUD 47 Assassin's Creed is focused on stealth, with a strong sense of place and really smart system design.
• Mafia: Old Country (-48%) AUD 47 A moody crime story driven by a bloated open world atmosphere that I come to appreciate more and more every year.
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-61%) AUD 42.70 Bigger, bolder and more confident than Fallen Order, with great level design and proper Star Wars swagger.
• Callisto Protocol (-69%) AUD 31.20 A visceral sci-fi horror that looks incredible, although it sometimes favors vibrations over mechanical depth.
• Diablo IV (-73%) 30 Australian dollars It's the best the series has felt in years, especially now that seasonal updates have smoothed out its rough edges.

Xbox One

• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (-70%) AUD 34.40 A fun, heartfelt RPG that combines absurdist humor with surprising emotional weight.
• Solve two (-85%) AUD 4.40 A beautiful co-op puzzle platformer that conveys warmth without saying a word.
• Dave Diver (-45%) AUD 16.40 Part restaurant sim, part deep sea adventure, it's completely impossible to stop playing once it gets you hooked.

Must play to own
Eternal Crown Jewels

Or just invest in Xbox card.

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Net results for PlayStation

• Alan Wake 2 (-70%) AUD 27.20 A fearless, experimental horror sequel that constantly defies expectations and absolutely delivers on its tone.
• Returnable (-43%) AUD 71.70 Brutal, beautiful and mechanically perfect, especially if you like your bagels with the AAA polish.
• Octopath Traveler II (-52%) AUD 40.90 Gorgeous pixel graphics and an improved turn-based system make this game a huge improvement over the original.
• Hogwarts Legacy (-45%) AUD 59.90 A love letter to the wizarding world that creates atmosphere even if you only put it into it by accident.
• Final Fantasy XVI (-35%) AUD 54.90 A bold change in tone for the series with spectacular boss battles and a strong narrative voice.
• Hitman World of Murder (-48%) AU$55 One of the best stealth sandboxes ever made, offering virtually endless replayability thanks to player creativity.

PS4

• God of War Ragnarok (-72%) AUD 30.70 A blockbuster sequel that somehow balances bombast with genuine emotional impact.
• Mafia: Trilogy (-56%) AUD 44 Three classic crime stories brought together, sharp edges and all.
• Far Cry 6 (-57%) AUD 43.10 Familiar open world chaos, enhanced by a fantastic villain and stunning tropical setting.

All-time timers worth keeping an eye on
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Buy cheap for PC

Metaphor: ReFantasy (-55%) AUD 51.70 Stylish, confident and brimming with personality, it feels like Atlus firing on all cylinders.

It takes two (-80%) AUD $9.90 One of the smartest cooperative games ever made, based on communication and shared discovery.

Detroit: Become Human (-90%) AUD 5.90 A branching narrative showcase that remains fun to dissect, especially in front of friends.

Octopath Traveler (-60%) AUD $35.90 A beautiful modern take on the classic JRPG structure with an amazing soundtrack.

Silent Hill 2 (-62%) AUD $38.90 Royal psychological horror, still unmatched in how deeply it's willing to be uncomfortable.

Or just get Steam Wallet Card

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