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.

Index
Current Deals
Upcoming Deals & PlayStation Plus Schedule
Bundles
Persistent PlayStation Plus Deals
Alternate Deals
Frequently Asked Questions
History of Free PlayStation Plus Games

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

Visit The New Web PS Store Here

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.

crunchewy · Jan 25, 2013

Now they need to get their act together and get other stuff online, such as seeing what friends are playing or if online, send/receive messages, look at games and their trophies (and which you've completed), do this such that Raptr can track game time, etc.

Josh1billion · Jan 25, 2013

Am I crazy or did they secretly raise the price of LBP Karting from $10.00 to $10.99?

theemadgamer · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='Josh1billion']Am I crazy or did they secretly raise the price of LBP Karting from $10.00 to $10.99?

[/QUOTE]

Still $10 for me in the web store....which, by the way, is awesome!!

Zimmy · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='Josh1billion']Am I crazy or did they secretly raise the price of LBP Karting from $10.00 to $10.99?

[/QUOTE]

You are not crazy.
On the front page of the store, it is listed at $10.99 (for me anyway).
But when I went to a specific section (PSN Plus?) it was showing $10.

ruibing · Jan 25, 2013

Love the web store; runs so much faster/smoother than the PS3 one. Noticed a single issue. I bought LBP Karting on Tuesday along with other games, but the web store doesn't mark it as purchased (other games are marked).

mitch079 · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='Genocidal']Proof that there will always be people complaining.[/QUOTE]

And acting like tools.

Jackovasaurus · Jan 25, 2013

Holllly shit, you guys. The online store is very nice

Also, what are the odds the Sly Collection will go on sale? I got $30 burning a hole in my PSN pocket, and I've never, ever played any of the Sly games.

rpg · Jan 25, 2013

Online is amazing now i can delete the store off my ps3. :whee:

Josh1billion · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='theemadgamer']Still $10 for me in the web store....which, by the way, is awesome!![/QUOTE]
[quote name='Zimmy']You are not crazy.
On the front page of the store, it is listed at $10.99 (for me anyway).
But when I went to a specific section (PSN Plus?) it was showing $10.[/QUOTE]
Ahh, weird!

theemadgamer · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='rpg']Online is amazing now i can delete the store off my ps3. :whee:

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Amen! I wince every time I launch it. :bouncy:

PimpLimp · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='Jackovasaurus']Holllly shit, you guys. The online store is very nice

Also, what are the odds the Sly Collection will go on sale? I got $30 burning a hole in my PSN pocket, and I've never, ever played any of the Sly games.[/QUOTE]Your best chance at catching the Sly Collection on sale is when Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time comes out early next month. I'd hold off till then.

Jackovasaurus · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='PimpLimp']Your best chance at catching the Sly Collection on sale is when Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time comes out early next month. I'd hold off till then.[/QUOTE]

Cool. Will do! Thanks, brother.

BWOzar · Jan 25, 2013

Don't everyone get too excited at once now, but 'Everyone Sing' is coming to PSN on Tuesday

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/01/25/everyone-sing-on-psn-tuesday/

FriskyTanuki · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='Jackovasaurus']Holy shit, I just realized something. Didn't the iOS port of Vice City have issues with the soundtrack? I hope that isn't the case with the PSN release. That soundtrack is crucial to that game![/QUOTE]
It was removed from all versions that are currently on sale, which currently just covers the Steam and mobile versions. The PS2 version probably suffers the same fate.

[quote name='prayformojo']Love that new websotre, makes purchasing my PS + games a breeze. Good job Sony.

Hope that Cubixx game is not just the Mini title, but otherwise it looks pretty cool.

The PSN version got good reviews including an 8/10 on Eurogamer.[/QUOTE]
It's the PlayStation Mobile game.

http://thegamershub.net/2012/10/cubixx-review/

tylerh1701 · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']It's the PlayStation Mobile game.

http://thegamershub.net/2012/10/cubixx-review/[/QUOTE]

And I actually regret buying CubixxHD for $5 a few months ago. The actual game is a pretty decent idea, but the implementation isn't great. There's a lot of replaying levels over and over because you have to beat (I think) 5 levels with one set of lives before you can unlock the next set of levels. The trophies are pretty terrible as well, which is something not everybody cares about, but I do.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']And I actually regret buying CubixxHD for $5 a few months ago. The actual game is a pretty decent idea, but the implementation isn't great. There's a lot of replaying levels over and over because you have to beat (I think) 5 levels with one set of lives before you can unlock the next set of levels. The trophies are pretty terrible as well, which is something not everybody cares about, but I do.[/QUOTE]
The Minis version, which is what the PSM version is based on, it better in that sense since it's handled like an arcade game.

tylerh1701 · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']The Minis version, which is what the PSM version is based on, it better in that sense since it's handled like an arcade game.[/QUOTE]

That's good to hear.

Alucard0x · Jan 25, 2013

How is physconauts?

hostyl1 · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']It was removed from all versions that are currently on sale, which currently just covers the Steam and mobile versions. The PS2 version probably suffers the same fate.[/QUOTE]

I dont understand. What is the "it" that was removed? The entire soundtrack? Just the handful of songs that were mentioned by waldo above? Something else?

It would be a real bummer to play Vice City without *any* 80's songs.

prayformojo · Jan 25, 2013

Thanks for the info on Cubixx. I guess that is the free PS Mobile game for the week. I was hoping we would get a vita IGC game since Chronovolt is going away.

FerDK · Jan 25, 2013

I just noticed a new offer at the store:
15 months of PS Plus for $49.99. Check it at Playstation Plus - New Arrivals.
Sorry if this was posted earlier.

TheLegendofTyler · Jan 25, 2013

Hmm.. Should I buy NI No Kuni from PSN? I normally buy retail games on disc but it is sold out all over town.

Luriden · Jan 25, 2013

I'm also having trouble downloading Foosball for PS3. I downloaded it on my Vita with no problem, but downloading from PS3 gives me an error. I checked my transaction history and I don't have an unlock key for the PS3 version, just the Vita demo and key. Trying to add it to cart from the new web store tells me I don't have permission to add it to cart, yet I can add other items. I'm getting pretty frustrated.

tylerh1701 · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='prayformojo']Thanks for the info on Cubixx. I guess that is the free PS Mobile game for the week. I was hoping we would get a vita IGC game since Chronovolt is going away.[/QUOTE]

We will.

[quote name='ClevelandBrowns']Hmm.. Should I buy NI No Kuni from PSN? I normally buy retail games on disc but it is sold out all over town.[/QUOTE]

Not unless you have to play it right away. Retail will come back in stock, and the PSN version shouldn't ever be more than $54.99

[quote name='FerDK']I just noticed a new offer at the store:
15 months of PS Plus for $49.99. Check it at Playstation Plus - New Arrivals.
Sorry if this was posted earlier.[/QUOTE]

Good deal but I'm set til Summer 2014. Since I don't plan on buying a PS4 until well after launch, I don't think I'll need to extend my subscription out any further than that at this point.

rpg · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='Luriden']I'm also having trouble downloading Foosball for PS3. I downloaded it on my Vita with no problem, but downloading from PS3 gives me an error. I checked my transaction history and I don't have an unlock key for the PS3 version, just the Vita demo and key. Trying to add it to cart from the new web store tells me I don't have permission to add it to cart, yet I can add other items. I'm getting pretty frustrated.[/QUOTE]
Go to Download list
then look for
-Foosball 2012 Demo
-Foosball 2012 Full Game Unlock

Luriden · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='rpg']Go to Download list
then look for
-Foosball 2012 Demo
-Foosball 2012 Full Game Unlock[/QUOTE]

Like I said, it's there, but it says it's the Vita version. I'll try downloading it just in case, but I have a feeling it's just for the Vita. I know when I bought Sound Shapes and RCR, they had both PS3 and Vita in the download list.

EDIT: Ah, nevermind, I scrolled down further and saw that there's Foosball 2012 Demo, and Foosball 2012 Vita, so I guess the first one is the PS3 version. It still says Vita above the title in small text, so that threw me off.

PimpLimp · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='ClevelandBrowns']Hmm.. Should I buy NI No Kuni from PSN? I normally buy retail games on disc but it is sold out all over town.[/QUOTE]I think I remember seeing someone post that the digital version of Ni No Kuni was 20GB+. So if you have a fast internet connection and 40GB+ of available HDD space, then go for it.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='prayformojo']Thanks for the info on Cubixx. I guess that is the free PS Mobile game for the week. I was hoping we would get a vita IGC game since Chronovolt is going away.[/QUOTE]
The two are mutually exclusive.
[quote name='hostyl1']I dont understand. What is the "it" that was removed? The entire soundtrack? Just the handful of songs that were mentioned by waldo above? Something else?

It would be a real bummer to play Vice City without *any* 80's songs.[/QUOTE]
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10421499&postcount=4504

Hijinx · Jan 25, 2013

If anyone knows somebody who may be getting a Vita, Sony is offering a $20 PSN Card if you refer somebody. Not too bad if you have a friend who may be purchasing one before Feb. 28
Referral Contest

cancerman1120 · Jan 25, 2013

Decided to get.

Shank 2
Warp
The Unfinished Swan
Rachet and Clank
Jak and Daxter
Hot Shot Golf
Machinarium.

All for $17 is pretty dam nice. Now to find time to play them.

Josh1billion · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='cancerman1120']Now to find time to play them.[/QUOTE]
My thoughts exactly.. still waiting on Sony to come out with a sale for Free Time at 75% off.

MR_E · Jan 25, 2013

[quote name='Josh1billion']My thoughts exactly.. still waiting on Sony to come out with a sale for Free Time at 75% off.[/QUOTE]

Actually, they do have that...for free...but it's only available to their employees. I think they're calling the program "layoffs".

jwk94 · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='MR_E']Actually, they do have that...for free...but it's only available to their employees. I think they're calling the program "layoffs".[/QUOTE]

dam.....

gubmccargen · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='Luriden']Like I said, it's there, but it says it's the Vita version. I'll try downloading it just in case, but I have a feeling it's just for the Vita. I know when I bought Sound Shapes and RCR, they had both PS3 and Vita in the download list.

EDIT: Ah, nevermind, I scrolled down further and saw that there's Foosball 2012 Demo, and Foosball 2012 Vita, so I guess the first one is the PS3 version. It still says Vita above the title in small text, so that threw me off.[/QUOTE]

I had the same exact confusion. The header text always says "PS Vita" even though apparently the Demo is the PS3 version.

I started Unfinished Swan today without really reading anything about the game and was really pleased with how different it feels. The feel of it is like Portal or Minecraft to me but really not at all in terms of gameplay. A little bit of Flower. It's tough to describe. The story is charming and touching so far as a parent. I love that the soundtrack sounds just like Brian Eno.

FriskyTanuki · Jan 26, 2013

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ship/cid=IP9101-NPIA90005_01-1YEARPACKAGE0000

Here's a link to the 15 months of PS+ for $49.99 deal on the PS Store. It'll last until 3/4/13, so you don't have to rush to get in on it.

DemonsMaster · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ship/cid=IP9101-NPIA90005_01-1YEARPACKAGE0000

Here's a link to the 15 months of PS+ for $49.99 deal on the PS Store. It'll last until 3/4/13, so you don't have to rush to get in on it.[/QUOTE]

Good looks Frisky. This is the original deal they had for plus when I signed up and even though I'm not close to expiring I'll probably end up adding another 15 months before the deal ends.

Fresh8142 · Jan 26, 2013

That PS+ sub deal is tempting, and the offer last til March when my sub runs out! Perfect timing!

Thanks for the heads up!

T1NY · Jan 26, 2013

I already got Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed, but I'm so tempted to get LBPK. Something about being able to get Deadpool in a Karting game just hypnotizes me.

TheHelix · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...ship/cid=IP9101-NPIA90005_01-1YEARPACKAGE0000

Here's a link to the 15 months of PS+ for $49.99 deal on the PS Store. It'll last until 3/4/13, so you don't have to rush to get in on it.[/QUOTE]

I'll jump on this when I get more money.

MR_E · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='T1NY']I already got Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed, but I'm so tempted to get LBPK. Something about being able to get Deadpool in a Karting game just hypnotizes me.[/QUOTE]

They're really two different games with different feels. Sonic is more traditional karting (and is definitely the better game in the kart racing area), while LBPK feels more like a LBP game...play through levels in the story, emphasis on collecting prize bubbles, some minigames and different gameplay types (battle mode, a "capture the flag" type mode) to mix things up, and, of course, customization. I'd say they're different enough that they're both worth having.

Halo05 · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10421499&postcount=4504[/QUOTE]

That's infuriating. I hope that going forward companies are doing more to license songs to cover both the original release of a game and the possibility of subsequent (or simultaneous) digital releases.

Yeah, it won't make GTA VC any better or worse in any meaningful way but it just seems like the game is somehow less complete when things like this happen. There was a certain vision for the title and now it is compromised.

52club · Jan 26, 2013

I'm trying to pick up Mega Man 9 for free, but I own Mega Man 10 so it will not allow me to add the free package of the two games to my cart. Are there any workarounds for this?

waldo21212 · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='Halo05']That's infuriating. I hope that going forward companies are doing more to license songs to cover both the original release of a game and the possibility of subsequent (or simultaneous) digital releases.

Yeah, it won't make GTA VC any better or worse in any meaningful way but it just seems like the game is somehow less complete when things like this happen. There was a certain vision for the title and now it is compromised.[/QUOTE]

Rockstar probably had no idea that people would still be interested in GTA VC 10 years after it's original PS2 release, so why would they want to pay extra money to have licenses last longer/cover more than what they thought would be necessary at the time?

Seraphinianus · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='Halo05']That's infuriating. I hope that going forward companies are doing more to license songs to cover both the original release of a game and the possibility of subsequent (or simultaneous) digital releases.

Yeah, it won't make GTA VC any better or worse in any meaningful way but it just seems like the game is somehow less complete when things like this happen. There was a certain vision for the title and now it is compromised.[/QUOTE]

Sometimes it's the artist/rights holder's fault. Whoever currently owns the rights to Michael Jackson's music has a lot of power and can sell shorter licenses for more money.

Zonic505 · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='52club']I'm trying to pick up Mega Man 9 for free, but I own Mega Man 10 so it will not allow me to add the free package of the two games to my cart. Are there any workarounds for this?[/QUOTE]From what others have said, you can get MM9 or 10 for free if you go to that individual game's product page if you already own one of the games.

crunchewy · Jan 26, 2013

Regarding LBP karting. My son bought it and I played it a little with them yesterday. The karting is pretty weak in comparison to Mario Kart. The game feels slow and a bit dull. However he likes the game and especially the ability to create tracks and download tracks. So if your in this for a good karting game, I don't think you want it. If you like the idea of creating tracks and such, you may have fun with it.

Velo214 · Jan 26, 2013

iv got ps+ til july 2016... i think im good

thanx frisky for your great thread.

LouieT · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='52club']I'm trying to pick up Mega Man 9 for free, but I own Mega Man 10 so it will not allow me to add the free package of the two games to my cart. Are there any workarounds for this?[/QUOTE]

You'll have to get Mega Man 9 by itself. Link to Mega Man 9 marked free for PS+ members

:bouncy:

I love that we can finally link to stuff in the store.

knightsmith · Jan 26, 2013

nothing this time around

AvidWriter · Jan 26, 2013

[quote name='Velo214']iv got ps+ til july 2016... i think im good

thanx frisky for your great thread.[/QUOTE]

How the hell?

Also what's the chances Okami HD is gonna see $10 or less?

Also also, I'm tempted for the PS+ thing but I don't know I'd play the free games. I've only had my PS3 for 2 months now but I've only gotten maybe 1 free game I'd actually play.

Also also also, can you still use PS+ trials to extend your time if you are paid? Thanks!

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