Another Thursday, another unexpected avalanche of discounts worth digging yourself out from under. Whether you're chasing co-op chaos, heartstring-pulling indies, or high-octane epics with triple-A swagger, this week’s cross-platform sales bin is brimming with picks that are equal parts wallet-friendly and critically adored. There’s never been a better time to equip your wallet.
This Day in Gaming 
In retro news, I'm using a rocket start to light a 17-candle cake for Mario Kart Wii. I played the pedals off this pioneering entry, which added motorbikes, a trick-based drifting system, and the worldwide MP of Nintendo Wi-Fi online. Admittedly, my heart belongs to Mario Kart 64 above all, but I still couldn't put my Wii Steering Wheel down for months (another series first addition).
Beloved for its colourful track designs, iconic character roster, and upbeat soundtrack, Mario Kart Wii delivered the perfect blend of whimsy and competition. The revamped Battle Mode arenas rekindled classic head-to-head fun, making every match a chaotic joy. Its accessible pick-up-and-play mechanics ensured newcomers could dive in instantly, yet there was depth in drifting and item-strategy.
Aussie bdays for notable games
- FlOw (PSP) 2008. eBay
- Mario Kart Wii (Wii) 2008. eBay
- Time Crisis 4 (PS3) 2008. eBay
- The World Ends With You (DS) 2008. eBay
- Trials Fusion (PC) 2014. Get
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Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch players can scoop up Spiritfarer for a frankly ludicrous A$6. This moving indie has you ferrying souls to the afterlife, and fun fact: the devs from Thunder Lotus consulted grief counsellors to help shape its tone (so keep the Kleenex handy). Meanwhile, It Takes Two (A$34) remains a co-op masterclass that might just save your relationship with a significant other. Or destroy it. Chigurh-level coin toss!
- It Takes Two (-43%) - A$34
- Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory (-45%) - A$49
- Hogwarts Legacy (-37%) - A$57
- Tears of the Kingdom (-12%) - A$79
- Spiritfarer (-85%) - A$6
- Salt and Sanctuary (-75%) - A$6
Expiring Recent Deals
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-75%) - A$19
- Fire Emblem Warriors: TH (-50%) - A$39
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (-67%) - A$26
- Civilization VII (-23%) - A$69
- Persona 5 Royal (-40%) - A$59
Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card.
Switch Console Prices
How much to Switch it up?
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Exciting Bargains for Xbox
Over on Xbox Series X, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gold Edition is down to A$49, a hefty drop for a visually stunning open-worlder built in The Division's Snowdrop engine. And for a bite-sized bargain, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (A$15) serves pulpy Nazi-punching with a B-movie edge. MachineGames originally pitched it as DLC, but had too much fun and turned it into a standalone. You'll find out why.
- Avatar: FoP Gold Ed. (-69%) - A$49
- Sniper Elite: Resistance (-23%) - A$69
- Ace Combat 7 (-65%) - A$34
- Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (-62%) - A$15
Xbox One
- Inside (-90%) - A$2
- Crysis Remastered Trilogy (-75%) - A$18
- Marvel's GotG (-85%) - A$14
Expiring Recent Deals
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-35%) - A$71
- Disco Elysium - The Final Cut (-70%) - A$17
- Borderlands Legendary Col. (-80%) - A$17
- Mass Effect Legendary Ed. (-90%) - A$9
- Psychonauts 2 (-80%) - A$19
- Lego Marvel Super Heroes (-78%) - A$19
- Owlboy (-75%) - A$8
- Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (-85%) - A$4
Or just invest in an Xbox Card.
Xbox Console Prices
How many bucks for a 'Box?
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Pure Scores for PlayStation
PlayStation 5 owners should note Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is just A$41. The game went viral for protagonist Jack's single-minded love of punching “Chaos”, an inside joke now fully embraced by Square Enix. Also worth grabbing: Judgment (A$28), a Yakuza spin-off so stylish that it reignited actor Takuya Kimura’s TV career in Japan.
- Stranger of Paradise FF Origin (-58%) - A$41
- Monster Hunter Wilds (-23%) - A$89
- Borderlands 3 Ult. Ed. (-74%) - A$37
- Lego Horizon Adventures (-46%) - A$59
- Judgment (-48%) - A$28
- F1 24 (-67%) - A$36
PS4
- Sleeping Dogs Def. Ed. (-38%) - A$24
- Jurassic World Evolution 2 (-29%) - A$59
- WWE 2K25 (-26%) - A$89
- EA Sports FC 25 (-65%) - A$39
Expiring Recent Deals
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (-33%) - A$77
- Kingdom Hearts All-in-One - A$74
- Tales of Arise (-67%) - A$32
- Octopath Traveler II (-23%) - A$65
- RoboCop: Rogue City AM Ed. (-85%) - A$14
- Batman: Return to Arkham (-51%) - A$34
- Moving Out (-80%) - A$6
- Persona 5 Strikers (-70%) - A$29
- XCOM 2 Col. (-90%) - A$12
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.
What you'll pay to 'Station.
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Purchase Cheap for PC
PC folks can’t miss Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak for A$19 and a titanic 79% off. The expansion added Silkbind skills, elevating mobility to anime levels. Or you should try Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (A$56), an artsy newcomer with brushstroke visuals and turn-based flair. It wasn't on my radar, initially, but it's flashing like a big ol' blimp now.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (-20%) - A$56
- Monster Hunter Wilds (-20%) - A$83
- Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak (-79%) - A$19
- CoD Franchise Col. (-50%) - A$690
- Farming Simulator 25 (-20%) - A$59
Expiring Recent Deals
- TES: Oblivion Remastered (-17%) - A$70
- A Plague Tale: Requiem (-64%) - A$28
- Lords of the Fallen (-69%) - A$27
- Doom: The Dark Ages (-17%) - A$99
- Blue Prince (-15%) - A$37
Or just get a Steam Wallet Card
PC Hardware Prices
Slay your pile of shame.
Laptop Deals
- Apple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-12%) – A$2,197
- 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
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Legit LEGO Deals
- Tenoo Jedi Temple (-46%) - A$34
- Captain Rex Y-Wing (-32%) - A$13
- Mario Kart (-31%) - A$20
- Batman Tumbler vs. Two-Face (-30%) - A$63
Expiring Recent Deals
- New Captain America (-50%) - A$25
- Construction Steamroller (-36%) - A$9
- Grogu with Hover Pram (-34%) - A$99
- Boarding Tantive IV (-34%) - A$59
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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
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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
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.
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