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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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.

DemonsMaster · Jan 21, 2013

Traded in my black friday copy of LBP karting (that I also recently price matched for the dotd yesterday) for $16 (with GCU) today. Combined with a $5 shopkick and picked up a fresh $20 PSN and I'm more than ready for this sale to go live.

affa · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='Pasicho']I suppose the vita version of Jet Set Radio isn't getting a sale?[/QUOTE]

wasn't that part of the IGC? Most people probably already have it for free - if it was a sale item this soon people would just complain.

admiralvic · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='affa']wasn't that part of the IGC? Most people probably already have it for free - if it was a sale item this soon people would just complain.[/QUOTE]

What logic is that?

We get it for free first and then it goes on sale, so people get screwed how?

chuckie88 · Jan 21, 2013

What a great list of games at great prices! Looks like I may finally have to cave and buy something digital on PSN (although I did buy Walking Dead) and not just play the IGC titles! :applause:

gettinmoney662 · Jan 21, 2013

I wonder if this is a new pricing trend for 2013: 50% off for regular users and 75% for PS+? Probably not, but that'd be cool.

Jello1996 · Jan 21, 2013

I'm so pissed that I bought Unfinished Swan on Saturday and never even started it cause I fell asleep before it finished downloading. :wall:

Woocls · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']What logic is that?

We get it for free first and then it goes on sale, so people get screwed how?[/QUOTE]
If anything this is a great way for sales to go. Helps those who may have missed it as free. Unfortunately it also means people who got it for free can't buy it to keep forever. But that's a much better trade-off than paying for something and getting it free later.

KJAZZ · Jan 21, 2013

Any idea if The Cave will be discounted at all for Plus members?

whitereflection · 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]

You posted the $2.50 price yourself in the deleted thread for this sale. So you confused yourself and probably a few other people on the site.

Velo214 · Jan 21, 2013

yeah damn id much rather have it be 50%/75% than 30%/50%.
it seems like for a year after they started plus they just lowered the sale discounts for normal members. i remember stuff for regular used to be 50% off, then when ps+ came around it was more like 30/50%. it would be great it they went back legit and actually 50/75%. idk, any savings are good savings.

adamgould · Jan 21, 2013

I'm sure this has been posted somewhere but I can't seem to find it, but, are any of these able to be downloaded now as the "demo," then if we purchase it tomorrow can we just download the unlock key?

tylerh1701 · Jan 21, 2013

[quote name='Velo214']yeah damn id much rather have it be 50%/75% than 30%/50%.
it seems like for a year after they started plus they just lowered the sale discounts for normal members. i remember stuff for regular used to be 50% off, then when ps+ came around it was more like 30/50%. it would be great it they went back legit and actually 50/75%. idk, any savings are good savings.[/QUOTE]

I think the 30%/50% was actually a way for them to make a little bit of money back for PS+. At first it kind of sucked that you had to be a paid member to get the 50% off, but it does make sense. I still struggle to understand how they make money on PS+, but they were able to make a little bit here.

Like gettinmoney said, it'd be awesome if 50%/75% was the new standard, but I highly doubt it.

[quote name='adamgould']I'm sure this has been posted somewhere but I can't seem to find it, but, are any of these able to be downloaded now as the "demo," then if we purchase it tomorrow can we just download the unlock key?[/QUOTE]

You can definitely do this with the vast majority of games with demos, as long as them demo isn't a separate demo from the main game (it usually isn't, I don't think there's any way to tell before purchasing).

I did it with Quantum Conundrum a couple months ago. It's really a smart strategy if you know there's something you want to play right away tomorrow.

KrazyGunner · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Rollobobo']Anyone think House of the Dead Overkill would be worth it WITHOUT having the PS3 Move controller?[/QUOTE]

No. I believe they're a must. A pair of Move controllers with a pair of Sony Sharpshooters are a must I would say. And if possible a second player. I played it with friends and it's awesome with Move controllers. Like a home arcade cabinet of House of the Dead.

Green Card200 · Jan 22, 2013

I know there are a lot of vita owners in here so has anyone had any experience sending their vita back for a replacement? I got the AC bundle and I have a speck of dust under my screen in the center and Amazon is out of stock so I would have to do it through Sony.

tylerh1701 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='KrazyGunner']No. I believe they're a must. A pair of Move controllers with a pair of Sony Sharpshooters are a must I would say. And if possible a second player. I played it with friends and it's awesome with Move controllers. Like a home arcade cabinet of House of the Dead.[/QUOTE]

I don't think a pair of Move controllers or Sharpshooters are a must at all, but I think a single Move controller is probably essential to get some enjoyment out of the game. Playing on-rails shooters with a controller is really lame.

Deleted member 182844 · Jan 22, 2013

Unfinished Swan is tempting me, but last time I bought a game like this on PSN (Closure), it was ported to PC and part of a Humble Bundle, but at least Unfinished Swan is half the price. For Nights, Jet Set Radio, and Warp, I'll probably pick them up on PC, but LittleBigPlanet Karting seems like a worthy purchase at $10.

Deleted member 182844 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Rollobobo']Anyone think House of the Dead Overkill would be worth it WITHOUT having the PS3 Move controller?[/QUOTE]

It's hard to recommend for $5 even with Move. It's such a short game and isn't nearly as fun (and challenging) as older House of the Dead titles. The only things I liked more were the better visuals and intentionally cheesy dialogue.

gettinmoney662 · Jan 22, 2013

Anyone wanna play the Earthworm Jim co-op levels tomorrow?

biledriver · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Rollobobo']Anyone think House of the Dead Overkill would be worth it WITHOUT having the PS3 Move controller?[/QUOTE]

Have you ever played light gun games without a gun before? My first taste of House of the Dead was on Dreamcast without a gun and I took to it right away. It's more fun with the gun because of the ease of play, but I still like the controller just as well.

Personally I'd say go for it for a good price.

realit3y · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='admiralvic']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.[/QUOTE]

any one having problems with shank 2 hit me up, I will reactivate my ps+ just to help with that , for me survival mode is easy as pie.

I just need someone that knows the basics and is accostumated just to use the shop, otherwise it's easy, I always use the BUM guy.

realit3y · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='gettinmoney662']Anyone wanna play the Earthworm Jim co-op levels tomorrow?[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't mind that today even though I still haven't started the game pm me, to say at which time remember I'm from EU so GMT -7

trabbahabba · Jan 22, 2013

Anyone know when this 13 for '13 will go live? Just logged on and no sale prices yet.

clonesniper666 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='trabbahabba']Anyone know when this 13 for '13 will go live? Just logged on and no sale prices yet.[/QUOTE]

Whenever the store updates today which is normally around 4-6 EST I think.

pimpster4183 · Jan 22, 2013

I know Hot Shots doesn't have trophies, but does anyone know for the most part do all of the other games on the sale have them?

tylerh1701 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='pimpster4183']I know Hot Shots doesn't have trophies, but does anyone know for the most part do all of the other games on the sale have them?[/QUOTE]

Psychonauts doesn't have trophies either, because it is a PS2 classic. The rest do.

CaptainEnforcer · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='pimpster4183']I know Hot Shots doesn't have trophies, but does anyone know for the most part do all of the other games on the sale have them?[/QUOTE]

Yes, besides psychonauts, the rest of the games have trophies. www.PS3Trophies.org

Guimengo · Jan 22, 2013

In for Nights Into Dreams

eldergamer · Jan 22, 2013

Little Big Karting worth $10/ I haven't even touched the demo yet.

snakeinthegrass · Jan 22, 2013

After yesterdays Best Buy coupon mishap I was able to get a 2TB hard drive, my first year of psn and $50 psn credit for $80 out of pocket (after rz points). I am ready for this sale!

Brother Daz · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='eldergamer']Little Big Karting worth $10/ I haven't even touched the demo yet.[/QUOTE]

I asked this in a different thread, the consensus is yes

guardian_owl · Jan 22, 2013

I was thinking there was something odd about the LBP: Karting multiplayer at release, but couldn't remember what it was when I was looking it up recently. No local multiplayer?, no online multiplayer? or am I thinking of a different carting game?

tylerh1701 · Jan 22, 2013

^For some reason there was a rumor going on around here (and maybe elsewhere) that this game doesn't have local multiplayer. It definitely does, there are plenty of YouTube videos proving this. A quick Google search suggests that there *might* be an issue with 3rd party controllers, though that sounds like an extremely weird issue. It also may be possible that the different game modes support different amounts of players.

TooPoor · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='guardian_owl']I was thinking there was something odd about the LBP: Karting multiplayer at release, but couldn't remember what it was when I was looking it up recently. No local multiplayer?, no online multiplayer? or am I thinking of a different carting game?[/QUOTE]

[quote name='tylerh1701']^For some reason there was a rumor going on around here (and maybe elsewhere) that this game doesn't have local multiplayer. It definitely does, there are plenty of YouTube videos proving this. A quick Google search suggests that there *might* be an issue with 3rd party controllers, though that sounds like an extremely weird issue. It also may be possible that the different game modes support different amounts of players.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it was totally confusing at one point. It does support 4 player local multiplayer right, 100% positive? TIA.

MPoWeRM3 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='bshirk']It's hard to recommend for $5 even with Move. It's such a short game and isn't nearly as fun (and challenging) as older House of the Dead titles. The only things I liked more were the better visuals and intentionally cheesy dialogue.[/QUOTE]
I have to agree with you on this game, except it's still worth $5-$10. I mean, what can you buy for $5 these days? A hamburger, 30 mins of parking in San Francisco, an avatar dlc on a console? I'll be repurchasing it at $5. I have the Wii version and bought the PS3 version at launch but sold it shortly after. At $5, I won't even hesitate to rebuy it.

Hijinx · Jan 22, 2013

Was there a scheduled maintenance today? Every time I try to get onto the store I keep getting a message that its currently under maintenance. Weird

DemonsMaster · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Hijinx']Was there a scheduled maintenance today? Every time I try to get onto the store I keep getting a message that its currently under maintenance. Weird[/QUOTE]

They're more than likely updating the store with all the deals/changes.

guardian_owl · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']^For some reason there was a rumor going on around here (and maybe elsewhere) that this game doesn't have local multiplayer. It definitely does, there are plenty of YouTube videos proving this. A quick Google search suggests that there *might* be an issue with 3rd party controllers, though that sounds like an extremely weird issue. It also may be possible that the different game modes support different amounts of players.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the clarification, another one to add to the list.

eldergamer · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='Brother Daz']I asked this in a different thread, the consensus is yes[/QUOTE]

Just played the demo. I wasn't overwhelmingly impressed. Is there much of a story mode? And the level with the dragon-monster truck thing was a little too busy. Couldn't quite tell what was going on.

Backlash · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']^For some reason there was a rumor going on around here (and maybe elsewhere) that this game doesn't have local multiplayer. It definitely does, there are plenty of YouTube videos proving this. A quick Google search suggests that there *might* be an issue with 3rd party controllers, though that sounds like an extremely weird issue. It also may be possible that the different game modes support different amounts of players.[/QUOTE]

I myself was confused when I got LBP: Karting in the mail after Black Friday, because it clearly states on the box that it supports multiple players online, and only 1 player locally. The box is a lie!

On the other hand, I am having all kinds of problems staying logged in and downloading content online. I would say it's my router settings or something, except EVERY OTHER game works fine online.

tylerh1701 · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='TooPoor']Yeah, it was totally confusing at one point. It does support 4 player local multiplayer right, 100% positive? TIA.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately I can't say that I'm personally 100% positive. Google searches of message boards suggest that it does, but it may be restricted to certain modes. (Like Mario Kart, where you can do the campaign with 2 players, and then versus and battle with 4 players). I don't have the slightest idea which modes allow which amounts of players.

[quote name='Backlash']I myself was confused when I got LBP: Karting in the mail after Black Friday, because it clearly states on the box that it supports multiple players online, and only 1 player locally. The box is a lie![/QUOTE]

Oh wow the box is wrong? That was stupid of them.

Woocls · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']Oh wow the box is wrong? That was stupid of them.[/QUOTE]
Could have been patched in.

pimpster4183 · Jan 22, 2013

I know Mod Nation Racers does not have multiplayer support on Vita because I personally own it and a lot of people were upset with that. Not sure about Mod Nation on the PS3 though, haven't heard on LBP karts

LazyTriangle · Jan 22, 2013

The Last of Us special editions announced, coming out on May 7

Survival Edition
Hardcover Artbook (170 pages)
Steelbook case
American Dreams #1 Comic
Sight & Sounds DLC Pack (OST, dynamic theme, PSN avatars of Joel and Ellie)
Naughty Dog sticker sheet

Post-Pandemic Edition
12" Premium Statue by Project Triforce
Steelbook case
American Dreams #1 Comic
Survival DLC Pack (Multiplayer bonuses, Bonus Joel & Ellie skins)
Sight & Sounds DLC Pack (OST, dynamic theme, PSN avatars of Joel and Ellie)
Naughty Dog sticker sheet

Saix_XIII · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='LazyTriangle']The Last of Us special editions announced, coming out on May 7

Survival Edition
Hardcover Artbook (170 pages)
Steelbook case
American Dreams #1 Comic
Sight & Sounds DLC Pack (OST, dynamic theme, PSN avatars of Joel and Ellie)
Naughty Dog sticker sheet

Post-Pandemic Edition
12" Premium Statue by Project Triforce
Steelbook case
American Dreams #1 Comic
Survival DLC Pack (Multiplayer bonuses, Bonus Joel & Ellie skins)
Sight & Sounds DLC Pack (OST, dynamic theme, PSN avatars of Joel and Ellie)
Naughty Dog sticker sheet[/QUOTE]

Wrong topic me thinks.

gettinmoney662 · Jan 22, 2013

To me, the Survival Edition is a waaaay better value than the Post-Pandemic Edition. Half the price and instead of a statue and a multiplayer DLC pack, you get a sweet artbook.

ryosnk · Jan 22, 2013

My bro was going to get psn+ and get some of those deals but was wondering can these purchases from psn+ be shared?

admiralvic · Jan 22, 2013

[quote name='ryosnk']My bro was going to get psn+ and get some of those deals but was wondering can these purchases from psn+ be shared?[/QUOTE]

They can, but perks can't.

kouleefoh · Jan 22, 2013

haha gettinmoney is temp banned again.

tylerh1701 · Jan 22, 2013

LOL gettinmoney.

BetaDemo · Jan 22, 2013

POP QUIZ: Which of the games featured in the 13 for '13 deal are most likely to end up being given away free via PS+ over the next three months?

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