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
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Bundles
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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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I'll be filling this thread out a bit more as we go and I'll answer questions whenever I can. Feel free to provide feedback for ways to improve this thread. Thanks.

TooPoor · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']Lbp karting. Sell DLC, get folks creating, boom.[/QUOTE]
Serious question: the creating community is active as of now?

BetaDemo · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']Lbp karting. Sell DLC, get folks creating, boom.[/QUOTE]

That's a pretty solid guess since Sony has a habit of choosing games for the ICG that were on recently on sale; why not choose the game that was the most expensive (Tiger excepted) during the '13 sale?

boosted02gt · Jan 22, 2013

I know it will go live at some point, I also don't have time to play currently, but I want to get my downloads started. COME ON SONY!!!

CaptainEnforcer · Jan 22, 2013

In for Tiger Woods 13, Unfinished Swan, Warp, and Machinairum. Already got LBPK, R&C, and Jak and Daxter.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 22, 2013

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...tions-creeps-to-ps3-may-21-with-new-features/

Resident Evil Revelations will be coming to PS3 and PSN on May 21 for $49.99.

Soma_Cruz · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...tions-creeps-to-ps3-may-21-with-new-features/

Resident Evil Revelations will be coming to PS3 and PSN on May 21 for $49.99.[/QUOTE]

Nice, I have it on 3DS but will buy it again for PS3. It would be so awesome if it sold better than RE6.

Tsel · Jan 22, 2013

What did gettinmoney do now?

Blade3D · Jan 22, 2013

Any opinions on Hot Shots Golf?

TortillaSoup · Jan 22, 2013

Unfinished Swan will never be cheaper than that. Biting.

icehouse · Jan 22, 2013

I played hot shots golf when it first came out on the ps3 and i didn't care for it. The game jumps in difficulty once you get by the inter mediate players, who seem to never miss. Flash forward to this year, and I got an itch to play it after going a few rounds on let's golf. Bought it for 20 dollars and don't regret it. It is still tough, but it has a surprising amount of depth if you take the time to learn the mechanics.

Troutyogurt · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...tions-creeps-to-ps3-may-21-with-new-features/

Resident Evil Revelations will be coming to PS3 and PSN on May 21 for $49.99.[/QUOTE]
What? $50!!!!! I bought the 3DS version on amazon for $12. I want to get this again because the game was good and new modes but I'll wait.

n4styn4t3 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Troutyogurt']What? $50!!!!! I bought the 3DS version on amazon for $12. I want to get this again because the game was good and new modes but I'll wait.[/QUOTE]

Pretty sure MSRP for RE6 is now 29.99 so you probably won't have to wait long.

realit3y · Jan 22, 2013

If any of you guys are going to get the Shank 2 on this sale and needs some help regarding surviving and finishing wave 30, I'll be happy to help.

Currently I have rpg49ers on the list, you must at least have practiced a little.

I'm just waiting for my 1 month ps+ situation to be solved out by tomorrow and I can help him and others should you need.

Blade3D · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='icehouse']I played hot shots golf when it first came out on the ps3 and i didn't care for it. The game jumps in difficulty once you get by the inter mediate players, who seem to never miss. Flash forward to this year, and I got an itch to play it after going a few rounds on let's golf. Bought it for 20 dollars and don't regret it. It is still tough, but it has a surprising amount of depth if you take the time to learn the mechanics.[/QUOTE]

I liked the Vita version, so I figured I might like this one.

WayCheaperThanYouAre · Jan 22, 2013

gonna grab unfinished swan, hot deal

Tourista · Jan 22, 2013

When is the 13 for 13 sale going live?
On mobile, sorry, can't read pages of thread just now.

cancerman1120 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='WayCheaperThanYouAre']gonna grab unfinished swan, hot deal[/QUOTE]

IATCG is that you?

itzknickknac · Jan 22, 2013

I'm definitely getting
The Unfinished Swan, looks amazing
and NIGHT into dreams
But I can't decide between Tiger woods vs Hot Shot Golf, any suggestions?

btw, I don't see the games up for sale, yet it says it begins today. Is it me or what is going on? These deals are getting me anxious!

realit3y · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='cancerman1120']IATCG is that you?[/QUOTE]

that made me laugh

Brother Daz · Jan 22, 2013

The sale isn't live yet and it could happen at anytime, 5 minutes to 5 hours or more, nobody knows.

iamsmart · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='realit3y']that made me laugh[/QUOTE]

I guess the best way to tell is to create a thread asking what people think of Grand Theft Auto IV.

btw, I don't see the games up for sale, yet it says it begins today. Is it me or what is going on? These deals are getting me anxious!

Deals don't always go live at the same exact time. Don't worry, it's not like they're going to run out of stock.

realit3y · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='itzknickknac']I'm definitely getting
The Unfinished Swan, looks amazing
and NIGHT into dreams
But I can't decide between Tiger woods vs Hot Shot Golf, any suggestions?

btw, I don't see the games up for sale, yet it says it begins today. Is it me or what is going on? These deals are getting me anxious![/QUOTE]

probably updated at 13 am for 13.

Anyway the title is confusing 13 for 13 if it was 13 games for 13 $ and 1$ each that would be understandable but like this, well I dunno, next year since it's 2014 14 vs 14.

tylerh1701 · Jan 22, 2013

Hey guise duz ne1 kno when these dealz go live?

[quote name='Tsel']What did gettinmoney do now?[/QUOTE]

No clue, but it didn't happen in this thread.

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...tions-creeps-to-ps3-may-21-with-new-features/

Resident Evil Revelations will be coming to PS3 and PSN on May 21 for $49.99.[/QUOTE]

I'm really excited to check this game out. I don't think I'll ever own a 3DS so hearing this confirmed was great news (well, it was confirmed in my mind a few days ago when the achievements leaked, but still).

Not Eric · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Hey guise duz ne1 kno when these dealz go live?[/QUOTE]

PS: I'm in the same boat of trying to decide between Tiger Woods and Hot Shots (already have the Vita Hot Shots)

ShockandAww · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Hey guise duz ne1 kno when these dealz go live?[/QUOTE]

*consults crystal balls* Outlook Good

*shrug*

Edit: beat

illennium · Jan 22, 2013

I want to take the opportunity to shill for The Unfinished Swan, which was created by a good friend of mine. If anyone is on the fence, I highly recommend it. Film fans will also appreciate the cool but strangely unpublicized celebrity voice actor (not going to spoil it but I'm sure you can google it).

iamsmart · Jan 22, 2013

Maybe I'm thinking of last year, but I know one of the recent Tiger Woods games changed the control scheme and it wasn't very well received.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='realit3y']probably updated at 13 am for 13.

Anyway the title is confusing 13 for 13 if it was 13 games for 13 $ and 1$ each that would be understandable but like this, well I dunno, next year since it's 2014 14 vs 14.[/QUOTE]
'13 denotes the year, so it's saying that it's a sale on 13 games for 2013.

Timegoestowaste · Jan 22, 2013

I kinda wanted to get tiger woods also but then I saw a review that said that nearly half the courses are locked and you have to pay to unlock them. Buying the courses(dlc) apparently doesn't even unlock them forever. Just for a certain amount of rounds.

Krate · Jan 22, 2013

Ugh, I bought Jet Set Radio last month for 7 bucks. I knew the price would go lower than that eventually, but not this soon.

Still waiting on Sonic 4 Episode II to hit $5-7.

ChunLiBarbie · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='itzknickknac']

btw, I don't see the games up for sale, yet it says it begins today. Is it me or what is going on? These deals are getting me anxious![/QUOTE]

Same! I hope hoarders save some for us! I think I have, at least, 3 games I'm gonna buy.

Posted from my PlayStation Vita.

kanamit · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='iamsmart']Maybe I'm thinking of last year, but I know one of the recent Tiger Woods games changed the control scheme and it wasn't very well received.[/QUOTE]
It's this one, I loved Tiger Woods 2011 and 2012. I only played the demo and disliked it so much I never even gave it another chance.

FlyingMonkey9 · Jan 22, 2013

Why do I feel Like the PSN store staff is terrible at their jobs

Oh no! This week we need to reduce prices on several more than usual! How are we to ever upload this jpeg that announces the sale!

I don't mind if its 730 or 430 but be consistent!

Arakias · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='TortillaSoup']Unfinished Swan will never be cheaper than that. Biting.[/QUOTE]

Seconded.

DemonsMaster · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']Why do I feel Like the PSN store staff is terrible at their jobs

Oh no! This week we need to reduce prices on several more than usual! How are we to ever upload this jpeg that announces the sale!

I don't mind if its 730 or 430 but be consistent![/QUOTE]

I'm guessing they're just preparing for the upcoming large amount of traffic. I honestly still don't expect for downloads to finish anytime soon, just hoping to get them started without constant connection errors.

Ryan_gf · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Krate']Ugh, I bought Jet Set Radio last month for 7 bucks. I knew the price would go lower than that eventually, but not this soon.

Still waiting on Sonic 4 Episode II to hit $5-7.[/QUOTE]

I'm also waiting for a similar price on Sonic 4 Episode II. Here's to hoping. Glad I never jumped on the Jak HD collection seeing as how Precursor's is the only one I was super interested in. I never played 3 but if it was just more of 2, I don't think I missed too horribly much.

breakfuss · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Ryan_gf']I'm also waiting for a similar price on Sonic 4 Episode II. Here's to hoping. Glad I never jumped on the Jak HD collection seeing as how Precursor's is the only one I was super interested in. I never played 3 but if it was just more of 2, I don't think I missed too horribly much.[/QUOTE]

...but...but... 3 > 2 > 1. One of the few series that got better with each entry.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 22, 2013

The release announcement PR mentions a digital discount for the PSN version of Ni No Kuni:

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is available now; exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system in North America and Latin America with both English and Japanese voiceovers included. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is available for purchase at video game retailers nationwide for a MSRP of $59.99 for the packaged version or $54.99 for the digital version available via download on the PlayStation Network. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch carries an ESRB rating of ”E10+” for Everyone 10+.

Surprising move for Namco.

jacknicklson · Jan 22, 2013

There should be no weekly preparation when you expect traffic spikes on the same day each week. It is extremely clear that the SEN team is extremely inefficient, understaffed, or both.

Its not like this is a rare occurrence for them

On topic: Excited to grab LBPK and Jak

Not Eric · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Timegoestowaste']I kinda wanted to get tiger woods also but then I saw a review that said that nearly half the courses are locked and you have to pay to unlock them. Buying the courses(dlc) apparently doesn't even unlock them forever. Just for a certain amount of rounds.[/QUOTE]

To clarify (based on what reviews say) you can unlock the courses permanently. But it involves completing a high number of "challenges" such as hitting the fairway X number of times or getting a birdie Y number of times, all of which have to be completed on the course you wish to unlock. So you have to earn enough coins/XP to give you temporary access to the course enough times that you are able to complete the challenges to gain permament access. (or just buy the damn things since that appears to be what they actually want you to do.)

So yeah, not doing that. It's like locking out half of the NFL teams in Madden and making me play for hours just for the opportunity to unlock the team I want.

Hot Shots Golf it is!

PS: I believe it's 20 out of 36 courses in Tiger Woods 13 are locked.

Tygamr · Jan 22, 2013

So the update isn't up yet, huh?

smokeyjoey8 · Jan 22, 2013

Not the best place to ask, but I might have a better chance at an answer here.

I just got my new super slim ps3 today and I'm wondering if I can just plug my old slim ps3 AC adapter into it instead of having to go behind my entertainment center to switch the wires.

The cables look the same so I'm thinking its fine but I just want to make sure.

breakfuss · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The release announcement PR mentions a digital discount for the PSN version of Ni No Kuni:

Surprising move for Namco.[/QUOTE]

Wow! That is a shocking. Why don't companies get that this is how you encourage digital purchases?! This is how you thwart used game sales. Even if it is just a negligible discount.

Ryan_gf · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='breakfuss']...but...but... 3 > 2 > 1. One of the few series that got better with each entry.[/QUOTE]

Ehhh idk man, perhaps it was the fact that 2 was such a departure from 1 but it didn't sit well with me. The first one was, in my opinion, one of the last great platformers. Well aware they were going the way of the dodo, but that didn't keep me from wanting more.

Luxuria · Jan 22, 2013

Update is up on the Vita.

CaptainEnforcer · Jan 22, 2013

It should be updated soon since the games discounted prices are live but not the PS Plus discounts.

crunchewy · Jan 22, 2013

If the discount on the PSN version of Ni No Kuni was $49.99, I'd buy it. But it's a start, I suppose.

DemonsMaster · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='breakfuss']Wow! That is a shocking. Why don't companies get that this is how you encourage digital purchases?! This is how you thwart used game sales. Even if it is just a negligible discount.[/QUOTE]

If they came out and said $49.99 imagine just how many more sales they would get. $5 is still good, but I'm personally going to try to wait for a sale on retail, but will probably end up getting it for MSRP on retail just because it seems to be that kind of game deserving of a case and what not.

Edit: The post above me is even more proof of my above statement.

rpg · Jan 22, 2013

lol Ni No Kuni 22GB download + 22 install = 44gb needed

CaptainEnforcer · Jan 22, 2013

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