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Here is a list of all the current and upcoming Xbox Live Marketplace Sales for the US*. This includes the Deal of the Week, Family Plan Sale Item, and any other sales or promotions. I have also included the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade releases. Most sales are for one week.* Please feel free to PM or post if you see anything not listed here. Please note: ALL ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE! and some sales are for GOLD MEMBERS ONLY*. Have fun and enjoy.
(*unless otherwise noted)



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Xbox Live Deal of the Week:



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GOLD MEMBERS ONLY
48 Hours Gold trials and free Gold weekends won't get you the sale price.




12/27 -Family Games

XBLA:
-Full House Poker - 480 Microsoft Points - 40% off

DLC:

Hasbro Family Game Night: (Not really DLC, but you need the HFGN hub to launch these games)
-Battleship - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Boggle - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Connect 4 - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Connect 4×4 - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Jenga - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Pictureka - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Scrabble - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Sorry! - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Sorry! Sliders - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Yahtzee - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Here is a list of discs that contain these games
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Hasbro Family Game Night:


-Battleship
-Boggle
-Connect 4
-Scrabble
-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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1/3 -Dancin’ Dancin’ Dancin’

DLC:
Dance Central:
-Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling - 160 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 01 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 02 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 03 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 04 - 640 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 05 - 480 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 06 - 960 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Dance Pack 07 - 960 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Marathon Pack 01 - 1400 Microsoft Points - 58% off
-Marathon Pack 02 - 1500 Microsoft Points - 58% off






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Family Gold Pack Deal:
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GOLD MEMBERS ONLY
(lasts one week)






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Misc Sales:
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If a start and end date are not listed. Act fast as these "sales" could end anytime.


2011 Holiday Premium Theme - FREE


12/20 - 1/2 - Countdown to 2012
This is a two part sale. One part lasts the until 1/2, the other is 1 Day only sales.


XBLA:
-After Burner Climax - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-BloodRayne: Betrayal - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Peggle - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Plants vs. Zombies - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Portal: Still Alive - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Renegade Ops - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look


DLC:
-L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass - 480 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Peggle Nights Content Pack - 200 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic


Games on Demand:
-LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga - 1800 Microsoft Points ($22.49) - 25% off - Metacritic
-The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - 1800 Microsoft Points ($22.49) - 25% off - Metacritic


Avatar Store:
-Cactus Dog (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Fastball Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Gears of War 3 Berserker Pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Gears of War 3 Ticker Pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Grappling Hook (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Halo Flood (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Home Run Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Inferno Skateboard (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Labrador Dog pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Moneky pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Ninja Kick Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Red Dragon pet - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Touchdown Dance Animation - 120 Microsoft Points - 25% off
-Training Dummy (prop) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/20 - 12/31 - Countdown to 2012 1 Day Only Sales

[customspoiler="Past Sales"]
12/20 1 DAY ONLY
-Bastion - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/21 1 DAY ONLY
-Hole in the Wall - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Leedmees - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% of


12/22 1 DAY ONLY

Fallout 3
-Broken Steel - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Mothership Zeta - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Operation: Anchorage - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Fallout: New Vegas
-Dead Money - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Honest Hearts - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Lonesome Road - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Old World Blues - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/23 1 DAY ONLY
-Deadliest Warrior: Legends - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Deadliest Warrior: Legends Joan of Arc DLC - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Mortal Kombat Season Pass - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/24 1 DAY ONLY
-Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look EX w/ Seth & Derek of Capcom


12/25 1 DAY ONLY
-Fruit Ninja Kinect - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look


12/26 1 DAY ONLY
Forza Motorsport 4

DLC:
-November Speed Pack - 280 Microsoft Points - 50% off

-Season Pass - 1800 Microsoft Points - 25% off

Avatar Store:
-Drifter Race Suit (Male/Female) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-White Racing Suit (Male/Female) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/27 1 DAY ONLY
Halo: Reach

DLC:
-Defiant Map Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Noble Map Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Games on Demand:
-Halo: Reach - 2400 Microsoft Points ($29.99) - 25% off

Avatar Store:
-Halo Energy Sword (prop) - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Kat SPARTAN 320 Armor (Male/Female) - 200 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Themes/Etc:
-Halo: Reach Anchor 9 Theme - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Halo: Reach Noble Team Theme - 120 Microsoft Points - 50% off


12/28 1 DAY ONLY

XBLA:
-Sonic Adventure - 320 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look (after Game Room)
-Sonic The Hedgehog - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look
-Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I - 320 Microsoft Points - 60% off - Metacritic - Quick Look

DLC:
-Sonic Adventure DX Upgrade - 160 Microsoft Points - 60% off


12/29 1 DAY ONLY

DLC:
Red Dead Redemption:
-Legends and Killers Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Liars and Cheats Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic
-Undead Nightmare Collection - 800 Microsoft Points - 50% off (Contains Liars & Cheats, Legends & Killers, and Undead Nightmare)
-Undead Nightmare Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off - Metacritic - Quick Look



12/30 1 DAY ONLY

DLC:
Gears of War 3:
-Season Pass - 1800 Microsoft Points - 25% off
Contains 4 pieces of DLC from November - February. You save 50% buying now vs buying it all separately.
1. Horde Command Pack - 800 MSP (Out Now)
2. RAAM's Shadow Campaign DLC - 1200 MSP (Out Now)
3. Fenix Rising DLC - 800 MSP (Out 1/17/2012)
4. February DLC - 800 MSP (TBD)
(Epic's DLC Blog Page)
-Weapon Skin Collection - 1800 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Avatar Store:
-Boomshield (prop) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Gold Lancer (prop) - 160 Microsoft Points - 50% off THIS ITEM WILL BE DELISTED 12/31/2011!
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The items below are still "unconfirmed" (pulled from an accurate leaked list)
12/31 1 DAY ONLY

DLC:
-Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Variety Map Pack - 400 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Modern Warfare 2 Resurgence Pack - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off
-Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package - 600 Microsoft Points - 50% off

Games on Demand:
-Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - 1200 Microsoft Points ($14.99) - 25% off
-Modern Warfare 2 - 2400 Microsoft Points ($29.99) - 25% off






1/3 - 1/9 - Electronic Arts Publisher Sale
Up to 50% off EA content




?????? - Pets GOLD MEMBERS ONLY
-Cat (Pet) - 160 Microsoft Points - 33% off
-Pug Dog (Pet) - 160 Microsoft Points - 33% off









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Picked up ITSP (and Bastion on it's one day sale) .. still undecided on Renegade Ops, with the possibility of some good EA sales, probably just going to save my points since I'm sure Renegade Ops will come back on sale before I actually play it. Tempted to pick up NFL Blitz when it releases, too. Looks fun, always enjoyed it on the Dreamcast too.
 
[quote name='media_wonder']As one of the few people who actually buys games on demand i approve this message...i get my points cheap so that usually balances out the high GoD prices and i like not having to change the discs, especially since ME2 on xbox is 2 discs. The weird thing is that it is available for digital download on PSN but not xbox GoD[/QUOTE]

The only multi-disc GoD game that I can think of is LA Noire and that's probably largely due to it's unique structure. Other multi-disc games probably require more work to get put on the service. The PS3 versions don't have any disc swapping built in so they can probably just repackage the files and put it up for sale.
 
Ugh! Last minute waffling on BloodRayne. I haven't heard much positive about it but for some reason I'm still itching to pull the trigger. I get the feeling it will drop lower so I'm hesitant to put it in the backlog.
 
[quote name='Chrono Gear']Ugh! Last minute waffling on BloodRayne. I haven't heard much positive about it but for some reason I'm still itching to pull the trigger. I get the feeling it will drop lower so I'm hesitant to put it in the backlog.[/QUOTE]

I'm a big fan of Bloodrayne Betrayal. Great Music. Kinda reminds me of Symphony of the Night. Grab it for 600 points. I paid 1200 points back when it first came out and I dont regret it. Well worth it.
 
[quote name='WonkyToad']BF BC2 = 1200
DA:O = 1200
Monopoly Streets = 1800
NFS: HP = 1800[/QUOTE]
Yeah, that sucks ass. I'm still holding out hope that they post some SLC in the next half hour.
 
[quote name='WonkyToad']BF BC2 = 1200
DA:O = 1200
Monopoly Streets = 1800
NFS: HP = 1800[/QUOTE]



I hope that's just the GoD portion of the sale and the dlc and arcade stuff will be dropping soon! Hopefully
 
[quote name='media_wonder']As one of the few people who actually buys games on demand i approve this message...i get my points cheap so that usually balances out the high GoD prices and i like not having to change the discs, especially since ME2 on xbox is 2 discs. The weird thing is that it is available for digital download on PSN but not xbox GoD[/QUOTE]


where do you get your points from?
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']If those are the only things on sale they should be ashamed to even call it a sale.[/QUOTE]

I hope not.. I would love to see crysis or nba jam..
 
[quote name='star65']where do you get your points from?[/QUOTE]

I get mine half price from microsoft expertzone, you have to work with a microsoft partner though so I usually don't mind getting GoD either.
Don't think I'll be wasting any money for what is on sale yet though.
 
[quote name='cancerman1120']If those are the only things on sale they should be ashamed to even call it a sale.[/QUOTE]
If those are the only things they're putting on sale then I can breathe easy after spending about 5880 points in the past two weeks. Though I doubt it's that easy...
 
I wouldn't buy EA games on sale because they don't come with the required online pass in order to play multiplayer with them. Really shitty IMO.
 
I would expect more from the EA sale, and those might not be sale items. They may be the recently reduced for Jan 2012.
 
[quote name='Rollobobo']I'm a big fan of Bloodrayne Betrayal. Great Music. Kinda reminds me of Symphony of the Night. Grab it for 600 points. I paid 1200 points back when it first came out and I dont regret it. Well worth it.[/QUOTE]

That's kinda what I've been thinking. Love me some MetroidVania games but I did just scoop up ITSP which is definitely going to be higher on the backlog pile.
 
[quote name='KingBroly']I wouldn't buy EA games on sale because they don't come with the required online pass in order to play multiplayer with them. Really shitty IMO.[/QUOTE]
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this can't be real?
 
i started twisted planet today. i just beat twisted planet today. in about 3-4 hours. the fuck? i knew it was short, but i wont be paying more than 5$ if they ever make a sequel, especially if this is the amount of playtime that they are willing to push for 15$. if they were able to double the playtime and advance some of the better ideas used in the first game, then i'll support them at full price for the sequel
 
[quote name='KingBroly']I wouldn't buy EA games on sale because they don't come with the required online pass in order to play multiplayer with them. Really shitty IMO.[/QUOTE]
no , you could play online i bought bad company 2 last week , no pass needed .
 
[quote name='pikemoney']no , you could play online i bought bad company 2 last week , no pass needed .[/QUOTE]

Does the game allow you to double dip and buy the pass on accident?
 
[quote name='pikemoney']no , you could play online i bought bad company 2 last week , no pass needed .[/QUOTE]

Bad company 2 never required an online pass as far as I know.
 
[quote name='Chrono Gear']Ugh! Last minute waffling on BloodRayne. I haven't heard much positive about it but for some reason I'm still itching to pull the trigger. I get the feeling it will drop lower so I'm hesitant to put it in the backlog.[/QUOTE]

I bought it and played the first stage, not impressed at all.

I'm so tempted to buy hot pursuit at $25. I mean, 20 would be ideal but no disc means I'll save space and it's a game I'd keep and not resell. But can anyone confirm if the online pass is included? it's a pain to "borrow" one from gamestop :(
 
[quote name='sleepydumbdude']I get mine half price from microsoft expertzone, you have to work with a microsoft partner though so I usually don't mind getting GoD either.
Don't think I'll be wasting any money for what is on sale yet though.[/QUOTE]

ok fair enough, i though you were talking about a site or something.


i have a question about games with online passes.
for games that require an online pass on disc, would they still need an online pass for the games on demand?
 
No online pass is needed for a games on demand version of a game. Online passes were implemented to fight used games sales. You are buying a new version of the game when you buy a games on demand copy. Enjoy!
 
[quote name='wolverinefactor']I bought it and played the first stage, not impressed at all.

I'm so tempted to buy hot pursuit at $25. I mean, 20 would be ideal but no disc means I'll save space and it's a game I'd keep and not resell. But can anyone confirm if the online pass is included? it's a pain to "borrow" one from gamestop :([/QUOTE]

I see no reason why the online pass would not be included, buying a new disc copy is the same buying it as a download..if not i would i complain like hell to EA.
 
[quote name='killer9']I got a ton of ms points and the cheapest I can find me2 is 19.99 free ms points or cash cheap ass gamer for a reason[/QUOTE]

Hehehe I'm in the same boat. Last week I grabbed the first ME and Beautiful Katamari through Games on Demand. This week I may pick up Sonic Racing if I don't find anything better for $20. I do have a physical copy of ME2 though.
 
[quote name='tylerh1701']Wow I hope they add more.[/QUOTE]

They will. Sales don't usually take effect until 3:00 AM Pacific. These were probably an accident from the countdown sale.
 
[quote name='Spylon']They will. Sales don't usually take effect until 3:00 AM Pacific. These were probably an accident from the countdown sale.[/QUOTE]

Cool. Just scary cuz they are all EA published.
 
[quote name='Barry Burton']those are games on demand

they always have some arcade games on sale too, right?[/QUOTE]
I Think EA has only made about 5 or so arcade games. Burnout Crash, Shank, terrible Dead Space arcade game, Risk and something else...
 
[quote name='bardockkun']I Think EA has only made about 5 or so arcade games. Burnout Crash, Shank, terrible Dead Space arcade game, Risk and something else...[/QUOTE]

That sounds a little low...

Madden and NHL Arcade
Command and Conquer: Commander's Challenge (featuring Ric Flair: WOO!)
Deathspank and Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue
Gatling Gears
Spare Parts
Fancy Pants Adventure
NBA Jam: On Fire
Battlefield 1943
Microbot
Wing Commander Arena
Boom Boom Rocket

and, of course, all the Hasbro games are EA published as well.
 
[quote name='Showstoppa42']That sounds a little low...

Madden and NHL Arcade
Command and Conquer: Commander's Challenge (featuring Ric Flair: WOO!)
Deathspank and Deathspank: Thongs of Virtue
Gatling Gears
Spare Parts
Fancy Pants Adventure
NBA Jam: On Fire
Battlefield 1943
Microbot
Wing Commander Arena
Boom Boom Rocket

and, of course, all the Hasbro games are EA published as well.[/QUOTE]
For some reason I never associated them with many Arcade games. I Think mostly because of all the publishers I have the least amount of stuff from them so my bad. Now I want goddamn NBA Jam: OF.
 
[quote name='Chrono Gear']Ugh! Last minute waffling on BloodRayne. I haven't heard much positive about it but for some reason I'm still itching to pull the trigger. I get the feeling it will drop lower so I'm hesitant to put it in the backlog.[/QUOTE]

I think I'm on stage 6 of Bloodrayne, and I'm enjoying it so far. If it's just going to sit in your backlog though, you're probably safe passing on it for now in hopes it will go on sale again down the road..... Anyway, that's what I'm doing with ITSP. :)
 
Yeah, I am also playing Bloodrayne and I am aslo enjoying the game more than I thought I would, I am on stage 9, the end of stage 8 was messed up lol. Anywho, I am glad I jumped on the sale, now I am hoping for an NBA Jam sale.
 
So....I've been anticipating this sale waiting for crysis to go on sale, but I was just on my xbox and realized I already have it, Don't remember buying it but oh well must have been a late night impluse buy, well worth and full price,

If NBA Jam drops its worth it, I paid full price for it and think it was well worth it
 
[quote name='jr233270']No online pass is needed for a games on demand version of a game. Online passes were implemented to fight used games sales. You are buying a new version of the game when you buy a games on demand copy. Enjoy![/QUOTE]

This seems reasonable and logical, however searching for Bad Company 2 on xbox.com shows this before you click on the game page:

VIP Access is not included with Games on Demand purchase.
Click to expand...

EA is nuts. They seriously don't take the time to work out giving players who pay full price for an intangible product that has no resale value full online access?

That being said, I'm actually strongly considering picking up the GoD version of BC2. I'm a Battlefield nut and have put in tons of time into the disc version so I already have the lame VIP access and the Vietnam expansion. How cool would it be to essentially turn this into another Battlefield arcade game and be able to boot up a quick match or two at any time? That might be worth 1200 points to me.

My only concern would be the size of the remaining online community for BC2 with BF3 out now. I usually play during crazy hours so I need there to be Conquest games available around the clock. Does anyone here know how BC2 is still holding up online? If not I'll pop in at the Battlefield dedicated thread. BF3 is a great online experience but I'm not sure I didn't enjoy BC2 more.
 
[quote name='intoxicated662']On my 360 dashboard, it had an ad for Crysis 2 on sale...wait for it...........$34.99![/QUOTE]
Yeah it does that for both crysis games I get excited thinking its a sale and they're both regular price.
 
[quote name='reddjoey']I'm thinking about making a new thread for 2012.[/QUOTE]

With almost 4500 posts it would not be a bad idea.
 
[quote name='star65']what do you mean on physical media?[/QUOTE]
XBLA compilation discs contain several XBLA games on a single disc, but the DRM license embedded within each title is locked to that specific disc. "Worms" is another example of a game that was available on 512mb MU's as a promo, but only licensed for play from that MU. See OP's list by clicking "XBLA Discs" under the question "Q: I noticed some talk about "compilation discs?" What is that and is it cheaper?".
 
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