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[tylerh1701]

Here is a list of all the current and upcoming Xbox Live Marketplace Sales for the USA. This includes the Deal of the Week, KINECT Central sale item(s), and any other 3rd-party sales or promotions. We have also included the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade releases in the 2nd post. Most sales are for one week. Feel free to post if you see anything not listed here.

Please note:

• All known sales and information on sales are in the OP. Major Nelson usually updates us with new sales information every other Tuesday. When offers are validated by Moderators, it will be added to the OP as time permits.
• ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! No information within this thread can or should be construed as accurate (or still valid), therefore ...
• Always verify Xbox Live Marketplace prices before your purchase!
• Some sales are intended for GOLD MEMBERS ONLY, as noted within each section.
• Spend wisely, have fun, and enjoy!

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XBOX Live (Gold) Deal of the Week
GOLD MEMBERS ONLY ... neither a 48hr GOLD trial nor free GOLD weekends will give you the sale price. You must
either be a paying Individual/Family subscriber or within a console-activated "1 month complimentary GOLD trial" account.
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6/18 - 6/24 ... PopCap Games

• XBLA - Astropop - Gold Price: 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Bejeweled 2 - Gold Price: 200 MSP ($2.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Bejeweled 3 - Gold Price: 600 MSP ($7.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Bejeweled Blitz LIVE - Gold Price: 200 MSP ($2.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Feeding Frenzy - Gold Price: 200 MSP ($2.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Feeding Frenzy 2 - Gold Price: 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Heavy Weapon - Gold Price: 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Zuma - Gold Price: 200 MSP ($2.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Zumas Revenge! - Gold Price: 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb

 

6/25 - 7/1 ... Microsoft Studios Games

• Bloodforge - 600 MSP - 50% off
• Fire Pro Wrestling - 400 MSP - 50% off
• Fruit Ninja Kinect - 400 MSP - 50% off
• Limbo - 600 MSP - 50% off
• Perfect Dark - 400 MSP - 50% off
• Spelunky - 600 MSP - 50% off
• Sine Mora - 600 MSP - 50% off
• Toy Soldiers - 400 MSP - 50% off
• Toy Soldiers: Cold War - 600 MSP - 50% off

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XBox "Games with Gold" Promotion 
GOLD MEMBERS ONLY ... neither a 48hr GOLD trial nor free GOLD weekends will give you the FREE price. You must
either be a paying Individual/Family subscriber or within a console-activated "1 month complimentary GOLD trial" account.
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• 6/9 - 6/31 ... Fable III - Gold Price: Free - 100% off - xbldb

• Confirmed as future free games: Halo 3, Assassin's Creed 2

 

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Sales & Specials: Open to Everyone!
NOTE ... if the start & end dates are not well-defined, ACT FAST! since these
"sales" could end anytime. However, they may also be permanent markdowns.
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6/18 - 6/24 ... SEGA Publisher Sale

• XBLA - The Cave - 600 MSP ($7.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Crazy Taxi - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - DAYTONA USA - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - GUARDIAN HEROES ™ - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Jet Set Radio - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - NiGHTS into dreams... - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Renegade Ops - 320 MSP ($4.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - SEGA Bass Fishing - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Sonic Adventure - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
  • DLC - Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade - 80 MSP ($1.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Sonic Adventure™ 2 - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
  • DLC - Sonic Adventure™ 2: Battle Mode DLC - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Sonic CD - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Sonic The Hedgehog - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - SONIC and KNUCKLES ™ - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 33% off - xbldb
• XBLA - SONIC THE HEDGEHOG™ 4 Episode I - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Sonic The Hedgehog™ 4 Episode II - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 67% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Space Channel 5 Part 2 - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 60% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 67% off - xbldb
  • DLC - Customisation Pack Bundle 1 - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 67% off - xbldb
  • DLC - Customisation Pack Bundle 2 - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 67% off - xbldb
• Games on Demand - Condemned - 800 MSP ($10.00) - 50% off - xbldb*
• Games on Demand - SEGA Superstars Tennis - 800 MSP ($10.00) - 50% off - xbldb*
• Games on Demand - Sonic Generations - 800 MSP ($10.00) - 67% off - xbldb*
• Games on Demand - SONIC UNLEASHED - 800 MSP ($10.00) - 50% off - xbldb*
• Avatar Item - Sonic Plushie - 80 MSP ($1.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• Avatar Item - Drawstring Tails Plushie - 80 MSP ($1.00) - 67% off - xbldb
• Avatar Item - Kage Fighting Animation - 80 MSP ($1.00) - 75% off - xbldb
• Avatar Item - Akira Fighting Animation - 80 MSP ($1.00) - 75% off - xbldb

* =  Want to Buy Games On Demand Using Microsoft Points? 
Often overlooked, GoD are by default displayed in dollars both on Xbox.com as well as on the console, but on the very-first confirmation screen of the download process is the option to use Microsoft Points in place of real-world currency.

Through the console, after first selecting to download a GoD you are greeted by a familiar gray confirmation screen that pops up displaying the size of the download as well as confirming the price. At the bottom of this gray pop-up is the instruction to press the "X button" in order to change the payment type to MSP. Pictured below with an arrow:


On Xbox.com they've made it much more obvious, the confirmation "extra step" pop-up after clicking the download link displays a link that simply says "Use Microsoft Points" directly under the price in dollars at the top of the page.

The more you know....

 

6/18 - 6/24 ... Call of Duty: Black Ops Sale

• Games on Demand - Call of Duty: Black Ops - 2400 MSP ($30.00) - 40% off - xbldb*
  • DLC - Annihilation: Pack 3 [EN] - 600 MSP ($7.50) - 50% off - xbldb
  • DLC - Escalation: Pack 2 [EN] - 600 MSP ($7.50) - 50% off - xbldb
  • DLC - First Strike: Pack 1 [EN] - 600 MSP ($7.50) - 50% off - xbldb
  • DLC - Rezurrection: Pack 4 [EN] - 600 MSP ($7.50) - 50% off - xbldb

* =  Want to Buy Games On Demand Using Microsoft Points? 
Often overlooked, GoD are by default displayed in dollars both on Xbox.com as well as on the console, but on the very-first confirmation screen of the download process is the option to use Microsoft Points in place of real-world currency.

Through the console, after first selecting to download a GoD you are greeted by a familiar gray confirmation screen that pops up displaying the size of the download as well as confirming the price. At the bottom of this gray pop-up is the instruction to press the "X button" in order to change the payment type to MSP. Pictured below with an arrow:


On Xbox.com they've made it much more obvious, the confirmation "extra step" pop-up after clicking the download link displays a link that simply says "Use Microsoft Points" directly under the price in dollars at the top of the page.

The more you know....

 

Kinect Central sales

• 6/18 - ??? ... DLC - Kinect Sports 2 - Basketball Challenge Pack - 200 MSP ($2.50) - 50% off - xbldb

 

6/11 - ??? ... Guitar Hero/DJ Hero DLC:

• DLC - DJ Hero 2 - Linkin Park Mix Pack - 320 MSP ($4.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• DLC - Guitar Hero III - Metallica Death Magnetic Full Album - 720 MSP ($9.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• DLC - Guitar Hero III - Def Leppard Track Pack - 250 MSP ($3.13) - 50% off - xbldb
• DLC - Guitar Hero 5 - Avenged Sevenfold Track Pack - 220 MSP ($2.75) - 50% off - xbldb
• DLC - Guitar Hero: World Tour - Classic Rock Track Pack - 220 MSP ($2.75) - 50% off - xbldb

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Monthly Marketplace Markdowns
Announced ... as confirmed on the Xbox 360's own dashboard, or corroborated from other sources (PSN, dev/pub, etc).

Unannounced ... from Xbox.com scrapes. *These may or may not be permanent, so judge accordingly.

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Unannounced Price Drops for June:

• XBLA - Karateka - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Boulder Dash-XL - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA -  Shred Nebula - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Hybrid - 400 MSP ($5.00) - 67% off - xbldb
• XBLA - Alan Wake American Nightmare - 800 MSP ($10.00) - 33% off - xbldb
• DLC - Elder Scrolls: Oblivion - Shivering Isles - 800 MSP ($10.00) - 33% off - xbldb
• Games on Demand - Tropico 3 - 1200 MSP ($15.00) - 25% off - xbldb
• Games on Demand - The First Templar - 1200 MSP ($15.00) - 25% off - xbldb
• Games on Demand - DarkStar One - 1200 MSP ($15.00) - 25% off - xbldb
• Games on Demand - Batman: Arkham City - 1600 MSP ($20.00) - 33% off - xbldb
• Games on Demand - Batman: Arkham Asylum - 1600 MSP ($20.00) - 33% off - xbldb
• Games on Demand - Mortal Kombat - 1600 MSP ($20.00) - 60% off - xbldb

 

Announced Price Drops for June:

• Final Fantasy 13-2 DLC:

• Lightning: Requiem of the Goddess - 200 MSP ($2.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Mogs Outfits: A Wondrous Wardrobe - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Noels Outfit: Battle Attire - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Noels Outfit: Black Mage - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Noels Outfit: Ezio Auditore - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Noels Outfit: N7 Armor - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Noels Outfit: Spacetime Guardian - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Opponent: Gilgamesh - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• Opponent: Lightning and Amodar - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Opponent: Nabaat - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Opponent: Omega - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Opponent: PuPu - 80 MSP ($1.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• Opponent: Ultros and Typhon - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 50% off - xbldb
• Sazh: Heads or Tails? - 200 MSP ($2.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Serahs Outfit: Beachwear - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Serahs Outfit: N7 Armor - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Serahs Outfit: Summoners Garb - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Serahs Outfit: White Mage - 120 MSP ($1.50) - 50% off - xbldb
• Snow: Perpetual Battlefield - 160 MSP ($2.00) - 50% off - xbldb

* =  Want to Buy Games On Demand Using Microsoft Points? 
Often overlooked, GoD are by default displayed in dollars both on Xbox.com as well as on the console, but on the very-first confirmation screen of the download process is the option to use Microsoft Points in place of real-world currency.

Through the console, after first selecting to download a GoD you are greeted by a familiar gray confirmation screen that pops up displaying the size of the download as well as confirming the price. At the bottom of this gray pop-up is the instruction to press the "X button" in order to change the payment type to MSP. Pictured below with an arrow:


On Xbox.com they've made it much more obvious, the confirmation "extra step" pop-up after clicking the download link displays a link that simply says "Use Microsoft Points" directly under the price in dollars at the top of the page.

The more you know....

[tylerh1701]

XBLA Releases Coming Soon:

 

Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara - June 19 - 1200 MSP

Spartacus Legends - June 26 - FREE

Magic 2014 - June 26 - 800 MSP

Doodle Jump Kinect - June 28 - 400 MSP

 

 

Summer of Arcade Begins August 7th:

(in no particular order)

 

TMNT: Out of the Shadows

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Flashback

Charlie Murder

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What do you mean by GOLD MEMBERS ONLY?
A: GOLD members are paid subscribers to Xbox Live. These deals are only available to them.

Q: I'm an XBOX LIVE FREE member, can I use a 48 hour trial to get the GOLD discount?
A: No. 48 hour codes only work for online play.

Q: What about the promotional GOLD weekends?
A: No. Those only allow online play.

Q: How long is this deal going on?
A: One week (seven days) unless otherwise noted. Most sales in the OP have start and end dates listed.

Q: I'm not seeing the sale price, what is going on?
A: If the deal is live, make sure you are logged-in to Xbox.com or your 360 with a GOLD account. Sometimes there is a disconnect between Xbox.com and the Xbox Dashboard.

Q: When do the deals go live?
A: Deal of the Week deals go live on Tuesday morning usually around 9am EST. (Monday's before 3/22/11)

Q: What about all the other sales and promos?
A: Microsoft has gotten into the habit of offering other sales and promos as well as the Deal of the Week. They are listed in this thread to reduce clutter on the Deals Forum and to help maximize your savings.

Q: How do I buy Games on Demand with Xbox Points?
A: Often overlooked, GoD are by default displayed in dollars both on Xbox.com as well as on the console, but on the very-first confirmation screen of the download process is the option to use Microsoft Points in place of real-world currency.

Through the console, after first selecting to download a GoD you are greeted by a familiar gray confirmation screen that pops up displaying the size of the download as well as confirming the price. At the bottom of this gray pop-up is the instruction to press the "X button" in order to change the payment type to MSP. Pictured below with an arrow:


On Xbox.com they've made it much more obvious, the confirmation "extra step" pop-up after clicking the download link displays a link that simply says "Use Microsoft Points" directly under the price in dollars at the top of the page.

Q: Should I have any concerns about waiting to buying something on sale?
A: After a few years of experience with Xbox LIVE, ReddJoey thinks you might want to know:
-Items can be pulled from Xbox.com with little or no notice (Games, Content, DLC)
-If you wait for an item to go on sale, it might never come (and the item(s) could be pulled)
-End dates can be flimsy. This could mean the sale is cut a bit short (RARE) or run a bit over (Happening more often). Don't count on this happening if you are on the fence. You might miss the sale.
-Consider keeping 800-1200 points on reserve for a 1-Day sale. They are rare, but you will kick yourself if you miss it

Q: What if I don't see a sale/promo listed here?
A: Post it or feel free to update the OP, as it is wikified and anyone can edit it.

Q: Are there any other links I should know about?
A: Yes.
CAG Xbox 360 Forum - Discussion on games and lots of gaming groups to join.
CAG Xbox Live Free Stuff Thread - Great thread and discussion of the free things on Xbox Live
CAG Xbox Live Subscription Thread - Great thread about the deals for Xbox Live on the dashboard
CAG Xbox Live Code Trading Thread- CAGs trading XBL codes.
CAG Xbox Live Achievement Trading & Discussion Group - A group dedicated to XBL achievements. Join up with other people who are in need of the same achievements you are.
Xbox Live Rewards- Sign up here to get "rewards"/rebates for Xbox Live purchases and other things. New offers every month, CAG discussion here.
CAG Xbox Rewards Thread - The latest updates and discussions about the Xbox Rewards program.
List of XBLA games on Wikipedia - Can be useful for sorting titles by price, but isn't always 100% up to date.
List of XBLA games that haven't been on sale (2010-Present)

Q: What are your sources?
A: Sources:
-Majornelson.com
-Xbox UK DotW
-Xbox US DotW
-Xbox JP DotW
-Spylon's Xbox Live Database
-Various Publications/Blogs

Q: Do you mind if I copy this info and post it somewhere else?
A: Not really, but please respect the hard work that the CAG Community puts into assembling these deals each week, and please mention where you got it from and not just straight copy/paste the posts.

Q: Do you have a list of the older sales?
A: Yes. I'm not sure if it includes every single sale since the beginning of Deal of the Week in 2008 & 2009, but it's pretty comprehensive up until 7/23/2012.

Q: I noticed some talk about "compilation discs?" What is that and is it cheaper?
A: Some of the content from Xbox Live has been put on retail discs. Some discs have XBLA games, others have several pieces of DLC from one game. Depending on what content you are looking for it you might want to consider looking for a retail disc. Some CAGs and ReddJoey have put together this handy list. When an item that can be found on one of these disc goes on sale, a disc vs D/L discussion will likely come up in the thread.



Discs that Contain XBLA Games:
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Alien Breed Trilogy: (UK/PAL Only)

-Alien Breed: Evolution
-Alien Breed 2: Assault
-Alien Breed 3: Descent
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Bejeweled 3:

-Bejeweled 3
-Bejeweled Blitz Live
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Capcom Digital Collection:

-1942: Joint Strike
-Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
-Final Fight Double Impact
-Flock!
-Rocketmen: Axis of Evil (includes Rocketmen: It Came From Uranus expansion)
-Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
-Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
-Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3

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Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat:

-Deadliest Warrior: The Game and DLC Pack
-Deadliest Warrior: Legends and Joan of Arc DLC Pack

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Doom 3: BFG Edition:

-Doom
-Doom 2
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Hasbro Family Game Night:

-Battleship
-Boggle
-Connect 4
-Scrabble (Not available in PAL version)
-Sorry
-Sorry Sliders
-Yahtzee
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Hasbro Family Game Night 3:

-Clue
-Game of Life
-Mouse Trap
-Twister
-Yahtzee Hands Down
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Hasbro Family Game Night 4: The Game Show:

-Bop-It Boptagon
-Connect 4 Basketball
-Scrabble Flash
-Sorry! Sliders
-Yatzhee! Bowling
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Hasbro Family Game Night Fun Pack (FGN 2 & 3):

-Bop-It
-Clue
-Connect 4x4
-Jenga
-Mouse Trap
-Operation
-Pictureka
-The Game of Life
-Twister
-Yahtzee Hands Down

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Live Arcade Unplugged:

-Bejeweled 2
-Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
-Hardwood Backgammon
-Outpost Kaloki X
-Texas Hold'em
-Wik and the Fable of Souls
New Copies include a card for 1 month of XBL Gold.

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Konami Classics Volume 1:

-Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
-Frogger
-Super Contra
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Konami Classics Volume 2:

-Contra
-Rush N' Attack
-Track & Field
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Namco Museum Virtual Arcade:

-Dig Dug
-Galaga
-Galaga Legions
-Mr. Driller Online
-Ms. Pac-Man
-New Rally-X
-Pac-Man
-Pac-Man Championship Edition
-Xevious
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Plants Vs. Zombies:

-Plants vs. Zombies
-Peggle
-Zuma
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PopCap Arcade Volume 1:

-AstroPop
-Bejeweled 2
-Feeding Frenzy
-Zuma
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PopCap Arcade Volume 2:

-Feeding Frenzy 2:Shipwreck Showdown
-Heavy Weapon
-Peggle
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Popcap Hits (UK/PAL Only)

-Bejeweled 2
-Astro Pop
-Feeding Frenzy
-Peggle
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Popcap Hits Vol. 2 (UK/PAL Only)

-Plants vs. Zombies
-Zuma
-Feeding Frenzy 2
- Heavy Weapon
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Qubed:

-Every Extend Extra Extreme
-RezHD
-Lumines Live! (includes all DLC except the Booster Pack & Tokyo Club Mix Pack)
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Sega Dreamcast Collection:

-Crazy Taxi
-Sega Bass Fishing
-Sonic Adventure
-Space Channel 5: Part 2
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Serious Sam HD (UK/PAL Only)

-Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
-Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
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Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection*:
* This disc has a separate set of achievements (1000 GS) and does not support online play or XBLA title updates. Save files from the XBLA versions are not compatible.

-Altered Beast
-Comix Zone
-Golden Axe
-Phantasy Star II
-Shinobi (unlockable)
-Sonic the Hedgehog
-Sonic the Hedgehog 2
-Sonic the Hedgehog 3
-Sonic & Knuckles**
-Streets of Rage
** The version include with the Genesis Collection does not support SEGA's lock-on technology with the three Sonic titles. Aside from owning the actual carts, the only way to access this content is to buy the games through the LIVE Marketplace (or Wii Shop Channel). It also contains several games that are not XBLA titles.

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Triple Pack:

-Limbo
-'Splosion Man
-Trials HD

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Walking Dead Season 1

- All 5 Walking Dead Season 1 Episodes

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Watchmen: The End is Nigh Parts 1 and 2:

-Watchmen: The End is Nigh
-Watchmen: The End is Nigh Part 2
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Xbox LIVE Arcade [Compilation] (Xbox 360 Arcade 2009 bundle, released in a double pack with SEGA Superstars Tennis):

-Boom-Boom Rocket
-Feeding Frenzy
-Luxor 2
-Pac-Man: Championship Edition
-Uno
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Xbox LIVE Arcade Game Pack ("Wireless Controller Game Pack" 2009 holiday bundle):

-Bomberman Live*
-Geometry Wars 2
-Lumines Live!
Codes for Ms. Pac-Man and a 48-hour trial are included on a card.

* This version of the game had a conflict with the NXE update in November of 2009 that prevented users from downloading title updates and playing online. This has since been corrected in a patch.
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Zuma's Revenge!:

-Zuma's Revenge!
-Bejeweld 3
-Feeding Frenzy 2
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Discs with XBL DLC:
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - Ultimate Edition

-Battlefield 1943 (XBLA; Not on disc, redeemable code)
-Limited Edition DLC
-Onslaught DLC
-VIP DLC

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Borderlands Double Game Add-On Pack (installation only):

-Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot
-The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned
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Borderlands Game of the Year (Disc 2, installation only):

*There are two GOTY versions. One with tokens, one with discs. How to spot the difference.

-Claptrap's New Robot Revolution
-Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot
-The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
-The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned
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Dragon Age: Origins Ultimate Edition (Disc 2, installation only):

-Awakening
-Feastday Gifts
-Feastday Pranks
-Leliana's Song
-Return to Ostagar
-The Darkspawn Chronicles
-The Golems of Amgarrak
-The Stone Prisoner
-Warden's Keep
-Witch Hunt
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (Disc 2, installation only):

-Knights of the Nine
-Shivering Isles
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Fable II Platinum Hits:

-See the Future DLC
-Knothole Island DLC
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Fallout 3 Game Add-On Pack (1) (installation only):

-Operation Anchorage
-The Pitt
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Fallout 3 Game Add-On Pack (2) (installation only):

-Broken Steel
-Point Lookout
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Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition (Disc 2, installation only):

-Broken Steel
-Operation Anchorage
-Point Lookout
-Mothership Zeta
-The Pitt
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Gears of War Platinum Hits:

-All DLC on 2nd Disc
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Gears of War 2 Game of the Year:

-All Fronts Collection DLC
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Gears of War Triple Pack:

-All Fronts Collection DLC
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Grand Theft Auto: Complete Edition:

-GTA IV
-The Ballad of Gay Tony
-The Lost and the Damned
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Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City (standalone single/multiplayer disc):

-The Ballad of Gay Tony
-The Lost and the Damned*
*Due to changes to the game engine and world map, this version of The Lost and the Damned cannot be played online with those who have purchased it via the Marketplace.
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Halo 3: ODST (Disc 2, Halo 3 standalone multiplayer disc, DLC cannot be installed):

-Cold Storage Map
-Heroic Map Pack
-Legendary Map Pack
-Mythic Map Pack
-Mythic II Map Pack
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Mafia 2 Platinum Hits:

-All DLC on 2nd Disc
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Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition:

- All DLC (which is currently delisted)
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Naughty Bear Gold Edition:

- Both Episodes of DLC
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Red Dead Redemption: Game of the Year:

-Red Dead Redemption
-Legends and Killers Pack
-Liars and Cheats Pack
-Undead Nightmare Pack (includes single player campaign)
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Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (standalone multiplayer disc):

-Legends and Killers Pack
-Liars and Cheats Pack
-Undead Nightmare Pack (includes single player campaign)
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Rock Band:

-Track Pack 2
-Country Track Pack
-Country Track Pack 2
-AC/DC Live
-Metal Track Pack
-Classic Rock Track Pack
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Rocksmith:

-Bass DLC
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Saints Row: The Third Full Package

-All DLC
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Star Wars Force Unleashed Ultimate Sith Edition:

-All DLC
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Thanks for the input/help:
Chrono Gear, jputahraptor, sanger, salty tbone, BudzMcGee, kburns10, typical guy, Easy Reader, mxpowar, EarthBoundX5

Q: What about the old threads?
A: Old thread links:
2010 - Part 1
2010 - Part 2
2011 - Part 1
2011 - Part 2
2012 - Part 1
2012 - Part 2
2012 - Part 3

Edited by tylerh1701, 18 June 2013 - 08:30 PM.

[tylerh1701]

Impressions of Games on Sale:

 

 

The Cave:

 

I guess I'm the only one that absolutely loved the cave. I thought the puzzles were a lot of fun, but the story, humor, and way it was told was what really captivated me. I played through it three times, and still enjoyed it thoroughly. That said, it is most definitely an adventure game and NOT a puzzle game. Think Monkey Island or Sam and Max. The only real knock I have against it is the fact you have to play through it five times minimum if you want to see all the endings (I didn't even realize you could get good endings until I'd already completed my third run), and there really should have been a way to skip all the parts you already played.

 

There was also a lot of glitches, but I'm pretty sure that was because I played the PS3 version. I think for that price it's a great buy, and something completely unique and offbeat. If you like Double Fine, you will be able to look over the rough parts and see all the joy and love that was put into the game. If you don't have any real affinity for the developer, well, you probably won't get as much out of it. I got it from PS+, but had I paid 600 MSP for it, I don't think I'd be disappointed 

 

-MrNinjaSquirrel

 

Condemned:

 

Condemned aka "Bum Destroyer" was pretty fun & spooky. But if you have GS credit or just prefer to have it on disc, they are $4.99 each/used for either Condemned 1 or 2 in store. 

 

-destro4eva

 

Bum Destroyer sounds like a British porn. Anyways...I Too enjoyed Condemned. My only complaint is I hope you like the most slow moving cop in the world, because he's in this game! He can sprint, but even calling it sprinting is stretching it. More like he can fast walk and even then he can only do it for about 5 seconds before being winded. Otherwise if people like the original FEAR, just imagine that except instead of highly trained soldiers you're fighting abunch of overly agitated hobos with random melee weapons.

 

-bardockkun

 

Sonic Games:

 

As someone mentioned above Sonic CD is one of the better ones and looks great with the XBLA port. Skip both Sonic Adventure games, they haven't aged well and the camera is horrendous. If you want a current-gen Sonic game that isn't racer as the cart games are rather good, Sonic Generations is the best of the non-cart-racer games of this generation and does a good job of combining 3D and 2D gameplay bits. You can also skip or grab Sonic 4 parts 1 & 2. They're sort of meh in my opinion. I think they get ragged on a bit more than what they deserve, though the original price point was probably half the reason as these should never have been priced at 1200msp (800msp should have been the starting point). As for the Genesis ports. They're all fine and decent. The S&K has the lock-on function with the other games which might be nifty for a big fan of Sonic. At $2 it's hard to pass these up. But there is the Ultimate Collection which I know I grabbed on disc for $10 at some point so be aware of that.

 

-Skonson

 

If you ONLY care about the Sonic games, I think it'd be cheaper to buy them through XBLA. The bonus being they all have separate achievements there if you care, though Sonic 2 has some virtually impossible ones since no one plays the online racing. UGC is the better deal if you want more Genesis stuff, and they have bonus stuff like developer interviews and I think some concept art in that version.

 

S&K XBLA still has the "lock-on technology" as long as you own S2 or S3. Having S1 gives you the sphere mini-game too.

 

Neither 4 Ep 1 and 2, nor Sonic CD, are on disc, so they're the only way to go. I haven't heard much good on Sonic 4, and really didn't like the physics in the demo, but check them out and decide for yourself.

 

Sonic CD is good, and got a few bonuses for the HD port, which was done being done by a fan that was then hired by Sega because it was so well done. You can do the classic Sonic 2 spindash (tap tap tap) instead of the "hold button for speed" CD had instead (toggle-able), and you can choose between the US and EU/JP soundtracks. It's probably the hardest classic Sonic to get the good ending, since you have to do a lot of time-travel and hunting for roboticizers. Definitely pick it up.

 

-SIX min WHISTLE

 

Sonic Adventure? I'd never wish that on my worst enemies. It's cruel and unusual punishment.

 

-FriskyTanuki

 

I still prefer Sonic Adventure 1 to Sonic Adventure 2. The gameplay is not as bad as everyone says. I can run through stages with precision. Chaos was just awesome, and something about the exploration aspect was really fun. Was cool to be able to explore a Sonic world. Kinda the same appeal that Mario 64 had. Big and Amy were meh, but they made the Sonic stages feel more rewarding and the build up to Super Sonic was great.

 

I didn't care for Shadow much, but I guess he's okay. The last boss fight wasn't as good as Sonic 1, but some of the sage design was better. Either way, they're two nostalgic goldmines for me, so I bought them both :P

 

-AugustAPC

 

Guardian Heroes:

 

If you don't buy Guardian Heroes for $2, your soul will turn to black, shrivel up and die when the clock strikes midnight next Tuesday.

 

-wEEman33

Edited by tylerh1701, Yesterday, 07:37 PM.

[tylerh1701]

K I'm done reserving. The 2nd post needs a lot of formatting work, which I'll do today. If you have any input for the title, OP, or 2nd or 3rd posts please feel free to let me know. Hope everyone is ok with this change. I think the change will be a positive for the CAG community. Thanks.

Edited by tylerh1701, 14 January 2013 - 08:37 PM.

[Bloomy]

Do you want any help with the formatting for the 2nd post?

[INCyr]

I'm guessing we won't know this weeks deals until they go live tomorrow. Hoping for Mass Effect/EA, but not holding my breath... *sigh*

[ooga]

I love the new thread smell.

[tylerh1701]

Do you want any help with the formatting for the 2nd post?

I think I'll be alright, I just want to format it the same way as ReddJoey had, then update the links and copy/paste all the spoiler info.

I'm guessing we won't know this weeks deals until they go live tomorrow. Hoping for Mass Effect/EA, but not holding my breath... *sigh*

Major Nelson will hopefully be posting the next 2 weeks of sales info on his blog tomorrow. But you're right, we won't know what next week holds until early tomorrow morning.

[mpaullin]

I love the new thread smell.

Sorry, that was me. I had a burrito for lunch.

[bardockkun]

Awesome. Thanks for taking the baton of making a new thread Tyler and everyone else who edits the OP (Cornelius and Bloomy spring to mind).

[Chrono Gear]

Awesome to see a new thread for the year. I hope Reddjoey is alright with passing the torch. He hasn't had the time to maintain the thread lately and now seems like a good time to move on. He did a great job and I have no doubt Tylerh1701 (and everyone else who keeps the OP updated regularly-Bloomy and Cornelius muck about in there a bit) will serve this thread well.

[drawingboard]

Anyone know if THQ will have a DLC/XBLA fire sale soon?

[parrothead87]

New Thread. Thumbs up

[Blaster man]

Anyone know if THQ will have a DLC/XBLA fire sale soon?

Won't happen. Ever.

[Alien Spider]

Many thanks to Tyler, Cornelius, and everyone else who maintains theses deals and keeps the information up to date! I know it's a lot of work, but it's very appreciated!

[tylerh1701]

Thanks for all the support, guys. 2nd post should be formatted to be almost exactly as ReddJoey's old FAQ, I just updated and tweaked a couple minor things. Please let me know if there's anything else anyone would like updated, otherwise, carry on as normal.

Also, the one thing I don't know how to do is change what is written on a Spoiler tag. If anyone can inform me of how to do this, I'll fix the spoiler tags in the 2nd post to properly reflect what is behind the spoiler.

[Bloomy]

The first spoiler of the second post (prior sales) can be wiped out, since they're from early 2012. There's also a little lingering "XBox Live Achie" text above the sources question.

Use customspoiler=text to have text show on the spoiler button.

http://www.cheapassg...e#customspoiler

[Tsel]

Huh, I had no idea Pool Nation just released at the end of October. Is it worth picking up? I'll likely pick up Skullgirls, but I won't be sad if I forget.

[biledriver]

Man, appreciate the work but it's sad not seeing ReddJoey's name up there. We need a tribute in the OP or something. Never forget!

[bajingo]

nice job, and now you get to change it all again tomorrow!

Man, appreciate the work but it's sad not seeing ReddJoey's name up there. We need a tribute in the OP or something. Never forget!

funny.

[thrinn]

Man, appreciate the work but it's sad not seeing ReddJoey's name up there. We need a tribute in the OP or something. Never forget!

http://www.cheapassg...line=1276471444

[tylerh1701]

The first spoiler of the second post (prior sales) can be wiped out, since they're from early 2012. There's also a little lingering "XBox Live Achie" text above the sources question.

Use customspoiler=text to have text show on the spoiler button.

http://www.cheapassg...e#customspoiler

Thanks, thanks, and thanks.

Did we just stop keeping track of the lists of DotW and sales? Do we have any info from 7/23/2012 onward? For the answer to the "list of old sales" question, I put a link to one of my Google Drive spreadsheets which has a list of sales since 2008.

Edited by tylerh1701, 14 January 2013 - 09:19 PM.

[Bloomy]

Did we just stop keeping track of the lists of DotW and sales? Do we have any info from 7/23/2012 onward?

Since the prior sales list was in the 2nd post, only Reddjoey or a mod could update it. Spylon's site would have everything if looking for a specific item. If you want to put together a chronological list, the edit history of the 2nd and 3rd 2012 topics would have them. Should be able to find the DOTW's easily enough by checking versions of the page made on Tuesdays, though some of the other deals may be harder to find without going through every version.

[nCogNeato]

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[tylerh1701]

Since the prior sales list was in the 2nd post, only Reddjoey or a mod could update it. Spylon's site would have everything if looking for a specific item. If you want to put together a chronological list, the edit history of the 2nd and 3rd 2012 topics would have them. Should be able to find the DOTW's easily enough by checking versions of the page made on Tuesdays, though some of the other deals may be harder to find without going through every version.

I didn't think to go through the Edit histories of the other 2 threads, that's a good idea if I ever feel like actually doing that.

[eastx]

Nice job, Tyler.

[tylerh1701]

Thanks Paul.

[MindVortex]

I recommend adding the Xbox icon to the thread title. I know I always find this thread by scrolling through the forum list looking for that logo.

[tylerh1701]

I recommend adding the Xbox icon to the thread title. I know I always find this thread by scrolling through the forum list looking for that logo.

I added the icon to the icon tab, is that what you're talking about?

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm glad that somebody finally stepped up to the plate and made the new thread that everybody needed.