PSN Weekly Deals - 3/26: Huge Square Enix Game/DLC, THQ, PixelJunk, and Worms Sales!

FriskyTanuki · Mar 13, 2012

Welcome to the best thread for all of the deals on games, add-ons, and other stuff in the PlayStation Store both on and off of PSN.

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Current Deals (Full Update Here) - Store Updates Every Tuesday, Usually Between 4-8 EST

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Key: * - New This Week, * - Expires With Next Update, * - Permanent Price Drop, * - Cross Buy (Vita/PS3), * - Demo or Full Game Trial Available

Storewide Promo - For every $50 ($49.99 works) that you spend in any part of the PS Store that uses the PSN wallet for purchases from February 26 at 12:01 AM PST to March 31 at 11:59 PM PST, you'll get $10 back for every $50 spent around April 12, 2013 via your PSN inbox and your email. Meaning if you spend $100, you'll get $20 back and so on above that.

Bundles
BioShock Infinite & Season Pass Bundle - $79.99 **
Patapon Bundle - PSP/Vita - $14.99 -

Includes Patapon, Patapon 2, and Patapon 3

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Sega Fight Pack - $9.99 -

Includes Fighting Vipers, Sonic the Fighters, and Virtua Fighter 2

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Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl - $6.99 -

Includes ToeJam & Earl and ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron

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Tales of Graces f: Knight Edition - $54.99 -

Full Game + 13 DLC items

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Pre-Orders
Defiance - $59.99 - Ends 4/2

PS3
Amy - $1.99 *
Costume Quest - $7.49 ***
Darksiders II - $34.99 **
de Blob 2 - $7.49 ***
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - $9.99 **
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 - Move Compatible ***
Game of Thrones - $24.99 *
Jeopardy! - $14.99 **
Just Cause 2 - $9.99 **
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men - $7.49 **
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days - $9.99 **
Lara Croft And The Guardian Of Light - $7.49 ***
MX vs. ATV: Alive - $14.99 ***
Page Chronica - $6.99 **
PixelJunk 4am - $4.99 - Move Required *
PixelJunk Eden - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Monsters - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap - $3.49 *
PixelJunk Shooter - $4.99 **
PixelJunk Shooter 2 - $4.99 **
PixelJunk SideScroller - $4.99 **
Red Faction: Armageddon - $9.99 ***
Red Faction: Battlegrounds - $4.99 ***
Red Faction: Guerrilla - $9.99 ***
Red Johnson's Chronicles - $3.99 ***
Sleeping Dogs - $24.99 -

Includes Retro Triad Pack, Red Envelope Pack, and Street Racer Pack

Includes Swimsuit DLC

- Ends 4/16
Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable - $29.99 *
escapeVektor - $4.99 *
Foosball 2012 - $4.99 ***
Persona 4 Golden - $29.99 *
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - $19.99 **
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz - $14.99 **
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition - $14.99 *

Free Vita Games
Cliff Diving - Free
Ecolibrium - Free
Fireworks - Free
Frobisher Says! - Free
Jetpack Joyride - Free
PlayStation Home Arcade - Free -

Includes Ice Breaker, Wipeout 2D, and Scribble Shooter Demo

Abstract Art - Dynamic
Assassin's Creed Revelations - Dynamic
Cuckoo - Dynamic
Daytona USA
Double Dragon Neon - Dynamic
Dragon - Dynamic
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit - Dynamic
The House of the Dead III - Dynamic
The House of the Dead 4 - Dynamic
I Am Alive - Dynamic
Infamous Festival of Blood - Dynamic
Jet Set Radio - Dynamic
Leap Year - Dynamic
Mesh - Dynamic
Mexican Skulls - Dynamic
PlayStation Plus - Dynamic
Robot - Dynamic
Samurai - Dynamic
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 - Dynamic
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - Dynamic
Stripe Shift Part 2 - Dynamic
Tales from Space: About a Blob
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown - Dynamic

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Slade · Jan 21, 2013

I'll be picking up the HotD. I picked up a LBP2 Move bundle and have been collecting light gun games for the PS3.

Also, I recommend The Unfinished Swan for those on the fence. It's really like playing through a children's book. Just delightful especially if you have some children that like watching you play games.

evophile · Jan 21, 2013

So I have an unopened Move set I got about a year ago. Is Unfinished Swan better with Move or should I just be lazy and use the controller? haha. Thanks!

FriskyTanuki · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='evophile']So I have an unopened Move set I got about a year ago. Is Unfinished Swan better with Move or should I just be lazy and use the controller? haha. Thanks![/QUOTE]
I haven't played it without Move, but the thing I like about Move shooters/first-person games is that you can aim independent of where you're looking to some degree. Here's the gameplay video I did with Move to show what I'm talking about, as you can aim around the screen without having to move the camera along with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHIE61qXmps

Play it however you want as long as you play it. The game does a great job of changing up its core mechanic so that you're not doing the same thing for very long.

I may have to do a video to show off how Foosball 2012 makes use of Move, as it supports two Move controllers in the way that you'd expect for a foosball game. The weird thing is that you control two rows with each controller, which takes a bit to wrap your head around that. I played a few matches that way and ended up scoring every single goal for and against me.

tylerh1701 · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']This has to be the first PS+ poll where the negative option isn't the #1 choice.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='FidelityNy']Because they finally gave us what we want.[/QUOTE]

The worst part about these sales is that it gives people the unreasonable expectation that we "deserve" to get 13 games 75% off every week, and when we don't get it, Sony doesn't care about us and what we want.

Josh1billion · Jan 21, 2013

LBP Karting for $10? Wow, nice. Count me in.

NoDAK · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='KirbyLovesTacos']Psychonauts – Regular $9.99, Sale $4.99, PS Plus $2.50[/QUOTE]

Never played Psychonauts. Would've probably picked that up if my PS+ trial hadn't just expired.

kinney_bmx · Jan 21, 2013

Definitely In For:
Machinarium & Unfinished Swan

Littlebigplanet Karting is a big possibility, same with Psychonauts

gettinmoney662 · Jan 21, 2013

Is Psychonauts better on the PC or PS3? I have it on Steam but if it's easier to play on PS3 with the controller, I wouldn't mind spending $2.50 to get it there.

I also hate playing games on the computer.

Woocls · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='gettinmoney662']Is Psychonauts better on the PC or PS3? I have it on Steam but if it's easier to play on PS3 with the controller, I wouldn't mind spending $2.50 to get it there.

I also hate playing games on the computer.[/QUOTE]
Well, the PC version is just a console port. It was designed to be played with a controller. I haven't played the pc version (own 2 copies...) but it controls pretty well with a controller. There are some tricky parts but that's something that goes with a game of it's age.

SamuraiZack · Jan 21, 2013

I'm surprised Unit 13 wasn't on the 13 for 13 sale. It would have been a little laugh.

dgwillia006 · Jan 21, 2013

Pretty hilarious that Best Buy just had LBK for 20$. Thats a sure buy for me, so I'll finally have all the LBP games.

Other than that, probably House of the Dead and Hot Shot's Golf.

gettinmoney662 · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='Woocls']Well, the PC version is just a console port. It was designed to be played with a controller. I haven't played the pc version (own 2 copies...) but it controls pretty well with a controller. There are some tricky parts but that's something that goes with a game of it's age.[/QUOTE]

Good to know, I'll buy it then.

DemonsMaster · Jan 21, 2013

I absolutely loved the Unfinished Swan demo and knew it was only a matter of time when they would discount it. At $3.75 though it might just be the best deal in PSN history, can not wait for the store to update.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 21, 2013

If anybody wants to see some of these games in action, I can make some videos for:

Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds Complete Collection
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Jet Set Radio
Ratchet & Clank
Shank 2

dgwillia006 · Jan 21, 2013

I wouldnt mind seeing some Hot Shots Golf footage, curious if the gameplay is really close to World Invitational on the Vita.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='dgwillia006']I wouldnt mind seeing some Hot Shots Golf footage, curious if the gameplay is really close to World Invitational on the Vita.[/QUOTE]
Mind explaining that a bit further so I know what you mean by that?

dgwillia006 · Jan 21, 2013

Err, i mean if theres a lot of different gameplay mechanics as far as they go. Didn't know if they are both fairly close, or if theres a lot of differences.

Headabovewater3 · Jan 21, 2013

Damn, for the 13 for '13 sale, I would buy everything if I could. I guess I'll just have to settle for Little Big Planet Karting. Good thing I passed it up yesterday on Best Buy's DOTD for $20.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 21, 2013

It's a lot closer to World Invitational than the Open Tee games on PSP. I managed to get a round in with Sackgirl for this video, which should be up later tonight.

dgwillia006 · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']It's a lot closer to World Invitational than the Open Tee games on PSP. I managed to get a round in with Sackgirl for this video, which should be up later tonight.[/QUOTE]

Okay thanks. For that price, I dont think I could pass it up

moojuice · Jan 21, 2013

DOn't know if you've played far enough, or if anyone else has feel free to chime in, but does Out of Bounds have a sudden difficulty spike? In World Invitational, I was doing pretty good up until like the 5th tier (whichever you start unlocking the advanced tier of characters), and all of a sudden, the game was like "Lol, you thought this game was easy? fuck

you, here's some impossible courses that your intermediate characters cant handle, but your new advanced characters don't have enough loyalty to get you through either."

ck76 · Jan 21, 2013

Really happy with the sale, definitely pick some of these up.

TimesTicking · Jan 21, 2013

hmmm, interested in very few, but sadly my internet is freaking slow and I saw that LBK is 7gb?!?!
damn..... Lets hope that the Amazon Gold Box has some similar deals XD

gettinmoney662 · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='TimesTicking']hmmm, interested in very few, but sadly my internet is freaking slow and I saw that LBK is 7gb?!?!
damn..... Lets hope that the Amazon Gold Box has some similar deals XD[/QUOTE]

Background download is your friend.

robpe36 · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='gettinmoney662']Is Psychonauts better on the PC or PS3? I have it on Steam but if it's easier to play on PS3 with the controller, I wouldn't mind spending $2.50 to get it there.

I also hate playing games on the computer.[/QUOTE]

PC version has been updated with Steam achievements and 360 controller support as well as 1080p/widescreen so I would recommend that. The one on PSN is just an emulation of the PS2 game if I'm not mistaken, so it's likely no trophies, 480i and not widescreen.

JJSP · Jan 21, 2013

I may be the only person who's never played Psychonauts or Jet Set Radio. In for both if not more.

Perfect*Ending · Jan 21, 2013

Any deals on 1-year PS+?

Some of those 13 games are great deals.

blume3 · Jan 21, 2013

in for Unfinished Swan and maybe a few more tomorrow.

PancakesAreLove · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='Perfect*Ending']Any deals on 1-year PS+?

Some of those 13 games are great deals.[/QUOTE]

I'm not sure if this place is legit or not. If it is, I would buy one too.

http://www.azomax.com/playstation-network-psn-plus-1-year-membership-save-20-dollars/

For me, I'm picking up Unfinished Swan and LBK.

I personally like foosball so I welcome the addition, though I wished it was jrpg.

BWOzar · Jan 21, 2013

Solid week. In for Foosball 2012 (Vita), Unfinished Swan, LittleBigPlanet Karting and maybe House of the Dead or Ratchet and Clank (though I'd prefer to just get the collection...). Curious to see reviews on escapeVector, the videos are intriguing.

Graff^ · Jan 21, 2013

Definitely grabbing The Unfinished Swan. escapeVektor looks very interesting but I don't think I need it right now, maybe if it had been $5. I've never played R&C or J&D, so those are both somewhat tempting... although they each would leave me with 1/3rd of a trilogy, which is a bit weird. I'll think it over. I'll have two weeks to decide, after all.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 21, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7301DsH6kQ4

This will be the Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds video once it's finished uploading in just over three hours from now.

spacebooger · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']https://account.sonyentertainmentne...unt/mywallet/select-payment-instrument.action

US PSN accounts can now use Paypal to add money to their wallets.[/QUOTE]

Has anyone been able to do this yet?
I add the amount then click "continue" and then "continue" again when it tells me it's leaving and I get a blank page (sony header) that says "Choose one of the following payment methods:" Yet there is nothing to choose.

tylerh1701 · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='BWOzar']Solid week. In for Foosball 2012 (Vita), Unfinished Swan, LittleBigPlanet Karting and maybe House of the Dead or Ratchet and Clank (though I'd prefer to just get the collection...). Curious to see reviews on escapeVector, the videos are intriguing.[/QUOTE]

There already are reviews. I'm pretty sure this is the same version that is already out for the 3DS, if not it should be rather similar (I don't recall reading if there were a lot of enhancements or anything). Currently has a 79 on Metacritic.

diplo · Jan 21, 2013

Was hoping for more games I'd be interested in, but the price for Unfinished Swan is more than enough to satisfy me.

io · Jan 21, 2013

ing A - of course I bought Unfinished Swan at full price when it first came out. That was one of the few times I did that all year - that'll teach me :bomb:

.

I may pick up LBP Karting even though I got the disc version for $25 before Christmas. That way me and my son can play on the 2 PS3s and build tracks/get trophies together (as opposed to split screen where only one person is really logged in). Will have to look into the rest. I assume Machinarium is the same as the iOS game? I actually started playing that on my son's iPad last week.

Hopefully someone here will post if the digital LBPK is compatible with the save file from the retail version. I hate when they make those not work together.

realit3y · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='io'] fuck

ing A - of course I bought Unfinished Swan at full price when it first came out. That was one of the few times I did that all year - that'll teach me :bomb:

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I may pick up LBP Karting even though I got the disc version for $25 before Christmas. That way me and my son can play on the 2 PS3s and build tracks/get trophies together (as opposed to split screen where only one person is really logged in). Will have to look into the rest. I assume Machinarium is the same as the iOS game? I actually started playing that on my son's iPad last week.[/QUOTE]

Why don't you sell your disc version of lbp karting since you are going to buy that version digital you can still afterwards play in 2 ps3's if you gameshare your account to the other ps3 and download the game from there.

and you still make an extra money

Greybeard · Jan 21, 2013

Does anybody have any recomendations regarding the games on the 13 for 13 list? I've played HoD, J&D, R&C and LBPR but the rest are unknowns. Anything worth a look?

io · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='realit3y']Why don't you sell your disc version of lbp karting since you are going to buy that version digital you can still afterwards play in 2 ps3's if you gameshare your account to the other ps3 and download the game from there.

and you still make an extra money[/QUOTE]

Well, yeah, that was the plan - I just didn't spell it out in detail

.

BUT - need to find out if the save file is compatible first because I actually finished the game on my account already - would stick with the disc copy if it is not. Also, I'm curious if the digital version comes with the online pass. I assume it does as these things usually do - but note that with the disc-based copy you need to download the online pass code. That also makes resale a hassle because you have to let the buyer know they need to shell out for that if they want to play online.

admiralvic · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='Greybeard']Does anybody have any recomendations regarding the games on the 13 for 13 list? I've played HoD, J&D, R&C and LBPR but the rest are unknowns. Anything worth a look?[/QUOTE]

I loved Shank 2, though I thought the first game was a little better. The best part is doing the enemy rush mode with a partner (this can be played online), plus there are a number of characters to unlock with different abilities. Just be warned that the mode is VERY difficult to beat and quite easy to randomly fail.

Clown069 · Jan 21, 2013

I really need to upgrade my hard drive....might go ahead and grab House of the Dead and Little Big Planet Karting.

evophile · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']I haven't played it without Move, but the thing I like about Move shooters/first-person games is that you can aim independent of where you're looking to some degree. Here's the gameplay video I did with Move to show what I'm talking about, as you can aim around the screen without having to move the camera along with it.

Play it however you want as long as you play it. The game does a great job of changing up its core mechanic so that you're not doing the same thing for very long.
[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the insight! I def will check it out for sure.

BadBrains · Jan 21, 2013

Hmmmm, to jump on LBPK or listen to that little voice in my head telling me that it will most definitely make the instant game collection one day. My backlog is obscene. I should wait right? someone talk me off the ledge haha

tylerh1701 · Jan 21, 2013

^Jump. I'm going to.

gettinmoney662 · Jan 21, 2013

Maybe I should start up my copy of LBP Karting with everyone else buying.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 21, 2013

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336757

As a heads-up, I made a thread specifically about save compatibility for retail games on PSN. Feel free to add your discoveries to the list so that this can be a useful tool for fellow CAGs.

Rollobobo · Jan 21, 2013

Anyone think House of the Dead Overkill would be worth it WITHOUT having the PS3 Move controller?

Saix_XIII · Jan 21, 2013

Is it my imagination or did Swan go from $2.50 to 3.75? I might be mis-remembering the prices, I saw them when I woke up and wasn't fully awake.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='Saix_XIII']Is it my imagination or did Swan go from $2.50 to 3.75? I might be mis-remembering the prices, I saw them when I woke up and wasn't fully awake.[/QUOTE]
No, The Unfinished Swan is $14.99 normally, so $3.75 is 75% off.

affa · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='johnnypark'] It's hard to go back to the PSP's analog nub and smaller form factor after using the Vita.
[/QUOTE]

I know, right? I still have my PSP on a separate account with like 50 psn games (mostly rpgs). But I just can't see myself going back to it, even though i haven't even had a chance to play some of the best games (Valkryia Chronicles 2, etc).

Arggh. Debating just selling the psp, but at the same time... i hate giving up access to those games even if I don't think i'll play them.

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