XBLA Sales 2011 - Closed!

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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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Bangai O DS was awful. Not a fan of the XBLA demo.

Hard Corps Uprising is easily my favorite Contra game by a wide margin. It's fast and tight as hell. You just have to get comfortable with the dash toggle and bullet dodge moves which aren't explained at all. That said, the worst Metal Slug is still superior to the best Contra. Plus, the uprising mode is a good idea with weird execution. It starts out far harder than the arcade version and gives you full control over how hard you want to make it but tge more you unlock, the more the game becomes a joke unless you nerf yourself. It would've been nice if you could get Uprising progress grinding arcade mode.

Plus that surfboard highway level is just boring on replay but that seems to be a common Contra thing.

In my defense, I've not played Hard Corps 1.

Radiant Silvergun demo didn't impress and I can't make myself buy Guwange. Still, not a bad sale.

Bloody Good Time is a pseudo sequel to The Ship and it just doesn't work.
 
[quote name='bardockkun']Got everything, but Hard Corps: Uprising (already own it). Probably going to get Sonic CD tomorrow as well if 400 points.[/QUOTE]

Apparently it is, which makes it an insta-buy for me as well
 
[quote name='Rsmobile']Bloody Good Time is a pseudo sequel to The Ship and it just doesn't work.[/QUOTE]

which is really too bad because The Ship was a really good game that just never caught on

Assassin's Creed multiplayer is similar to it at least
 
[quote name='dark_inchworm']Why am I ever so slightly upset I didn't buy Bloody Good Time? I really shouldn't be...[/QUOTE]

Because it was only $2.50 (even less if you get points cards on the cheap) and it's good stupid fun for $2.50. :) (to me, anyway)

My biggest regret ever was passing on Castlevania: SOTN. I bought like 7 games the time it went on sale, so I passed on it cuz of "the graphics" and had to wait over a year before it went on sale again, by that time I was DYING for it.

Not really relevant, but thought I'd share.
 
[quote name='gospelman']I've been having fun with otomedious excellent lately. Is Radiant Silvergun a similar kind of shump?[/QUOTE]

Radiant silvergun is a vertical shmup. Otomedius is side-scrolling. The premise is the same, navigate a plane/dodge bullets/beat end boss/Get high score. If you want similar to Otomedius, Trouble Witches Neo and Deathsmiles would be a closer match.

I'd say Radiant Silvergun is closer to Eschatos.
 
Shoot em' Ups aren't my thing so pass for me, but glad everyone's enjoying a good sale. I will say I'm all over Rock of the Ages. The demo was just plain FUN and I've been waiting for it to go on sale.
 
I already have half-off on Hard Corps Uprising on PS3, and it's pretty good, it not difficult.

Twice as difficult for Radiant Silvergun, so I'm on the fence on that.

Still want a Bastion deal, though.

And 400 for Sonic CD? Nice.
 
[quote name='MrNEWZ']Joy indeed.

And Rock of Ages is next week! Sweet![/QUOTE]

Sweet deal! In Rock of Ages too! And that's not even part of the specials starting next week. Starting to get excited.
 
400 points for Sonic CD might just make it an insta-buy for me. Had no intention of getting it before, but it's hard to argue with that price.
 
Sorry to have to ask a stupid noob question... but how do I find Sonic CD? I searched for it on my computer (searching for things on xbox is too freaking hard for me) and found the game page but I don't see any game to buy, just a "Announcement Trailer" video...

BTW, I freaking hate the new Xbox interface... more commercial than what I fucken want to find... on the previous interface, I can quickly find a list of "full games" I have, but now that button is gone... fucking assholes...
 
[quote name='Asgardian']Sorry to have to ask a stupid noob question... but how do I find Sonic CD? I searched for it on my computer (searching for things on xbox is too freaking hard for me) and found the game page but I don't see any game to buy, just a "Announcement Trailer" video...

BTW, I freaking hate the new Xbox interface... more commercial than what I fucken want to find...[/QUOTE]

I don't think it's out yet
 
[quote name='Asgardian']Sorry to have to ask a stupid noob question... but how do I find Sonic CD? I searched for it on my computer (searching for things on xbox is too freaking hard for me) and found the game page but I don't see any game to buy, just a "Announcement Trailer" video...

BTW, I freaking hate the new Xbox interface... more commercial than what I fucken want to find... on the previous interface, I can quickly find a list of "full games" I have, but now that button is gone... fucking assholes...[/QUOTE]

That's the right page, but it's not being released until tomorrow. Check back there in the morning.
 
[quote name='Asgardian']Sorry to have to ask a stupid noob question... but how do I find Sonic CD? I searched for it on my computer (searching for things on xbox is too freaking hard for me) and found the game page but I don't see any game to buy, just a "Announcement Trailer" video...

BTW, I freaking hate the new Xbox interface... more commercial than what I fucken want to find... on the previous interface, I can quickly find a list of "full games" I have, but now that button is gone... fucking assholes...[/QUOTE]
Don't worry, I'm excited about it too.
 
Shoot em' Ups aren't my thing so pass for me, but glad everyone's enjoying a good sale. I will say I'm all over Rock of the Ages. The demo was just plain FUN and I've been waiting for it to go on sale.
 
for Shmups this is a fantastic sale.. I am also pleased that they put an update to Guwange to allow for 'tate' mode (Vertical). in for All. I didnt realize how neat Hardcorp Uprising was.
 
[quote name='RollingSkull']Excitement for Rock of Ages? I've seen everything[/QUOTE]

Dude. Do you enjoy anything? Are you able to appreciate any game at all? I sometimes wonder why you frequent this place; even as an overwhelmingly negative chum drowning in my own seemingly inescapable depression, I find your posts distressingly negative. This isn't an attack, this is me almost being... worried.
 
[quote name='dark_inchworm']Dude. Do you enjoy anything? Are you able to appreciate any game at all? I sometimes wonder why you frequent this place; even as an overwhelmingly negative chum drowning in my own seemingly inescapable depression, I find your posts distressingly negative. This isn't an attack, this is me almost being... worried.[/QUOTE]

Rock of Ages isn't generic enough for him. Too "indie".
 
[quote name='Vegan']Rock of Ages isn't generic enough for him. Too "indie".[/QUOTE]

I don't think that's entirely fair...the game can seem a little bland, particular the story mode which is tedious and repetitive (and the AI really not much fun to play against). The Terry Gilliam-inspired animation is cute at least, but gets tiresome when you realize you can't skip the first 10 seconds when replaying a level.

Playing against human players is more fun, but it's still not a game I'd get excited about, more just a fun diversion. Worth 400 MSP, but it's not going to make anyone's Top 10 XBLA Games list.

For anyone who does plan to get it though, I recommend familiarizing yourself with the tracks via Time Trials first, so that you won't be trying to figure out each track *while* trying to attack and defend against the AI player (and thus not have to rewatch the opening scene so many times...).

 
[quote name='dark_inchworm']Dude. Do you enjoy anything? Are you able to appreciate any game at all? I sometimes wonder why you frequent this place; even as an overwhelmingly negative chum drowning in my own seemingly inescapable depression, I find your posts distressingly negative. This isn't an attack, this is me almost being... worried.[/QUOTE]

I think he just likes to be a contrarian
 
[quote name='Cheapskate']

Playing against human players is more fun, but it's still not a game I'd get excited about, more just a fun diversion. Worth 400 MSP, but it's not going to make anyone's Top 10 XBLA Games list.

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It would make my top 10 list. But I'm the type of guy who thinks Braid and Limbo are pretentious garbage.
 
[quote name='dark_inchworm']Dude. Do you enjoy anything? Are you able to appreciate any game at all? I sometimes wonder why you frequent this place; even as an overwhelmingly negative chum drowning in my own seemingly inescapable depression, I find your posts distressingly negative. This isn't an attack, this is me almost being... worried.[/QUOTE]

Seriously, His posts really irritate me. I'm not sure why he feels the need to say something negative about absolutly everything people discuss on these fourms, but I wish he'd stop.
 
[quote name='ZombiesWorld']Seriously, His posts really irritate me. I'm not sure why he feels the need to say something negative about absolutly everything people discuss on these fourms, but I wish he'd stop.[/QUOTE]

Cynicism can be wearying, alright.
 
Arkadian Warriors was not bad for the time it was released, but now there are far better options for dungeon crawlers. Just thinking about my girl playing Boogie bunnies is giving me a headache right now.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']Rock of Ages was showing as 800 points for me on the Xbox.

Are the families deals restricted to family accounts now?[/QUOTE]

Rock of Ages is the DotW for 12/20.
 
[quote name='seanr1221']Rock of Ages was showing as 800 points for me on the Xbox.

Are the families deals restricted to family accounts now?[/QUOTE]

read op, rock of ages goes on sale until next tuesday.
 
Thanks Red Joey, I'm a bit peeved though, just bought Radiant Silvergun for full price a few weeks ago...:bomb:

It was worth it, but I'm a full blood CAG, it hurts to know I coulda saved a few bucks.

Teaches me, I guess (I assume it's never been on sale prior to this?) probably going to pick up Bangai-O (love the DC version) and maybe Guwange, not as familiar with it as I should be.
 
[quote name='Strider Turbulence']It's showing up on the Dashboard with the rest of the December drops.

Arkadian Warrior
Boogie Bunnies
Texas Hold em
Zombie Wrangler
Interpol

All 400 points.[/QUOTE]

Hmm, tried to purchase one...but all revert back to the 800 pts. upon trying to purchase.
Maybe later in the day...
 
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