PSN Weekly Deals - 3/26: Huge Square Enix Game/DLC, THQ, PixelJunk, and Worms Sales!

FriskyTanuki · Mar 13, 2012

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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.

KirbyLovesTacos · Feb 26, 2013

Is Dawnguard coming today?

FriskyTanuki · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='KirbyLovesTacos']Is Dawnguard coming today?[/QUOTE]
Yes.

wtsutton · Feb 26, 2013

Are the tracks on Urban Trials Vita the same as the PS3 version or are they different? Trying to decide if it is worth the double dip.

Blaan · Feb 26, 2013

I will say, I like PSN+ as I have reupped for the second year and always look forward to see what they offer. That being said, for my personal gaming preferences, I really prefer the EU offered games to the games that NA gets. It does get me to try new games that I haven't heard of/wouldn't have bought without it, but when I see the games that Europe get I just shake my head because they're games that I actually want.

FlyingMonkey9 · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='wtsutton']Are the tracks on Urban Trials Vita the same as the PS3 version or are they different? Trying to decide if it is worth the double dip.[/QUOTE]

Same game but graphics on vita toned down and less going on in background

GT · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Blaan']I will say, I like PSN+ as I have reupped for the second year and always look forward to see what they offer. That being said, for my personal gaming preferences, I really prefer the EU offered games to the games that NA gets. It does get me to try new games that I haven't heard of/wouldn't have bought without it, but when I see the games that Europe get I just shake my head because they're games that I actually want.[/QUOTE]

This can't possibly be true because someone here argued that EU+ gets those games because their tastes are different [/sarcasm]

Apparently EU gaming tastes prefer very recent AAA titles and NA tastes like more vintage and niche stuff.

WNYX585AM · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='FlyingMonkey9']Same game but graphics on vita toned down and less going on in background[/QUOTE]

Urban Trials Vita version does still have pretty good graphics and a good amount of action even though it may be toned down, however, I don't see why someone would want both versions if the tracks and challenges are all the same. The tracks are re-used in the game itself, so having a duplicate game with re-used tracks seems like it could get pretty old, pretty fast.

I'm loving the Vita version. I could see myself getting the PS3 version if it ever goes on sale below $10 since I like it so much. I'm hoping they will add some future content such as more tracks and a track editor, but it seems unlikely from some of the info i've read. Apparently a 3DS version comes out later this year that has more stuff in it.

Blaan · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='GT']This can't possibly be true because someone here argued that EU+ gets those games because their tastes are different [/sarcasm]

Apparently EU gaming tastes prefer very recent AAA titles and NA tastes like more vintage and niche stuff.[/QUOTE]

Ha. Yea, I feel like a lot of the conflict over this sort of thing is moot. People see a game, and want to play it and have a reaction to it.

I'm not sure how Sony determines which games are released in what region, but I'll bet it has more to do with partnerships with publishers than surveying the wants of each region (though I'm sure there's a bit of that in there).

I'm personally not psyched about PvZ, as I have played it previously and there are new games that I'd like to try instead of replaying it on a different device, but I have been extremely pleased with the overall Vita offerings to this point. Especially considering the small catalog of games that have been released.

Havok83 · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Pravado']Just wished they had separate ps+ memberships for vita and ps3. or you could buy one that combines the two. I just feel like we get more free vita stuff than ps3 stuff, and all the ps3 stuff is old games most people have played already, or really obscure titles that nobody wants. I'm overall satisfied with what i've gotten through ps+ in deals and whatnot, just wished it was geared more towards ps3 than vita.[/QUOTE]
No offense, but I think thats a dumb idea. So you pay $50 for PS3+ and then what at least $30 extra for Vita+. It makes more sense to have one combined program for both and it works out better for us the consumer.

[quote name='Pravado']PS all stars for $18 with ps+? When games go 66% off within 4 months it's no wonder the industry is tanking. Nobody's going to pay full price for a game if they can just wait a little bit and get it for that cheap[/QUOTE]
most games are overpiced anyway. Not every game warrants a $60 pricetag and many dont sell at that pricepoint until they've dropped. I enjoy PS AS, but it wasnt a $60 quality game to me. I think it should have launched at $40

MSUHitman · Feb 26, 2013

For those with a Family Video near them, they are selling PS All Stars on PS3 used for $20. Most stores only have 1 copy to sell though.

Also, what is the last day to buy PS Plus and get 3 months free? If I did it today, would I get the 3 months plus $10 back?

Zonic505 · Feb 26, 2013

Get $10 back for every $50 that you spend on PSN in March

tylerh1701 · Feb 26, 2013

^Damn it, that makes 15 months of PS+ for $40 now, I don't think I'm going to be able to resist that, even with the uncertainty of what will happen with PS+ for PS4, and if it will still support PS3.

filmthedead · Feb 26, 2013

might have to buy a $10 psn card and use that deal.

rpg · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='MSUHitman']
Also, what is the last day to buy PS Plus and get 3 months free? If I did it today, would I get the 3 months plus $10 back?[/QUOTE]
offer ends 3/4/13

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

crunchewy · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']^Damn it, that makes 15 months of PS+ for $40 now, I don't think I'm going to be able to resist that, even with the uncertainty of what will happen with PS+ for PS4, and if it will still support PS3.[/QUOTE]

Almost. You're 1 penny short, so you're going to have to buy something else as well.

BWOzar · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Zonic505']Get $10 back for every $50 that you spend on PSN in March[/QUOTE]

You get the $10 (or more) back in early April (preempting those who will inevitably complain when they buy $50 worth of stuff today).

Personally, I'd wait until the store fully updates this evening before buying anything. The store has been inconsistent, at best, and I wouldn't want to be stuck without the credit because I bought something a few hours early...

Backlash · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']^Damn it, that makes 15 months of PS+ for $40 now, I don't think I'm going to be able to resist that, even with the uncertainty of what will happen with PS+ for PS4, and if it will still support PS3.[/QUOTE]

I was thinking that, too, but there is a huge question of whether buying a year of PS+ actually gets you $10 back. It only costs $49.99, so it seems likely Sony won't actually give you the $10 back.

Edit: Beat by crunchewy.

tylerh1701 · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='crunchewy']Almost. You're 1 penny short, so you're going to have to buy something else as well.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='Backlash']I was thinking that, too, but there is a huge question of whether buying a year of PS+ actually gets you $10 back. It only costs $49.99, so it seems likely Sony won't actually give you the $10 back.

[/QUOTE]

There's no possibly way I could go a whole month without buying at least one game from the PS Store. There's 2 Vita games going on sale this week that I'm going to get. So I'll be set. But yes, it is a good reminder for others that don't frequent the PS Store as much as I do.

affa · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Blaan']
I'm not sure how Sony determines which games are released in what region, but I'll bet it has more to do with partnerships with publishers than surveying the wants of each region (though I'm sure there's a bit of that in there).
[/QUOTE]

The point hadn't been that Sony surveys (or even cares), the point was that if every region got the same either Japan or the US would be upset because we have blatantly different gaming tastes as can be seen in pretty much every month's sales charts.

WNYX585AM · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']Am I the only one interested in Unit 13 for the sale? Thought demo was pretty tight for dual stick shooter, probably the better one on vita.[/QUOTE]

It was on sale for a similar price a couple of months ago. I was tempted then and may go ahead and bite now.

affa · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']Am I the only one interested in Unit 13 for the sale? Thought demo was pretty tight for dual stick shooter, probably the better one on vita.[/QUOTE]

I played demos for Little Deviants, Unit 13, Escape Plan, Super Stardust, and (last week) Hustle Kings.

Super Stardust is a definite buy, but i already knew that from the PSN release.
I agree Unit 13 was a superb demo. Did not expect to like it, but did. Now i just have to decide on that price point. But yea, i liked it a lot too.

Little Deviants -- absolutely disappointing.

Escape Plan - curious... but only if the puzzles get harder, and i didn't get a feel for that in the demo. passing.

Hustle Kings - demo didn't give me enough gameplay. i went through the tutorial, then couldn't even play a whole game. seems like a solid pool game if you like those, though. maybe?

Sound Shapes is a solid game for those that don't have it. Beat that and enjoyed it. Also syncs for a double plat ps3/vita.

kouleefoh · Feb 26, 2013

I'm going to buy Smart as and renew to qualify.

MSUHitman · Feb 26, 2013

Any good cheap purchases for those without a Vita to get over $50 with PSN Plus renewal? PSP will work.

Zonic505 · Feb 26, 2013

Uncharted 3's multiplayer is now free to play

argyle · Feb 26, 2013

All I wanna know is how much will Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires cost. :\

Sir_Fragalot · Feb 26, 2013

Anyone know the winners of gamers choice 2013?

Soma_Cruz · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='argyle']All I wanna know is how much will Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires cost. :\[/QUOTE]

No one knows for sure, $50 seems to be the top estimate. I'm hoping it'll be 40.

I'm guessing the winners haven't been announced yet since this thread is so far down on the main page.

Zonic505 · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Sir_Fragalot']Anyone know the winners of gamers choice 2013?[/QUOTE]They'll be revealed later today, most likely once PSN updated.

thefurrypanda · Feb 26, 2013

So excite for it

Blaan · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Soma_Cruz']No one knows for sure, $50 seems to be the top estimate. I'm hoping it'll be 40.

I'm guessing the winners haven't been announced yet since this thread is so far down on the main page.[/QUOTE]

Me too. But now I'm going to have to wait until March to buy it to get the PSN savings.

Blaan · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='affa']The point hadn't been that Sony surveys (or even cares), the point was that if every region got the same either Japan or the US would be upset because we have blatantly different gaming tastes as can be seen in pretty much every month's sales charts.[/QUOTE]

Ok. I guess my thought is that no matter what you release, no matter where you release it, there is going to be people who are happy about receiving that specific game, and people who aren't. I was just trying to express that the EU releases were more patterned after games that I actually want, as an individual.

thefurrypanda · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Blaan']Me too. But now I'm going to have to wait until March to buy it to get the PSN savings.[/QUOTE]
the get 10 dollars back thing starts today actually when the store updates, so even if it came out today you'd be good.

Blaan · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='thefurrypanda']the get 10 dollars back thing starts today actually when the store updates, so even if it came out today you'd be good.[/QUOTE]

Awesome. Thanks for the heads up!

tylerh1701 · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='alwayscheaper']Am I the only one interested in Unit 13 for the sale? Thought demo was pretty tight for dual stick shooter, probably the better one on vita.[/QUOTE]

I bought it when it was on sale for $12.94 in December. I've only played a few missions but it's pretty fun. I like the idea and the controls work real well.

Josh1billion · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Kotomine']Well that sucks. Do you think it could vary on a game-to-game basis?[/QUOTE]
Hmm, I'm not sure. If nobody has an answer by the end of the week, feel free to PM me and I think I can test it personally, because I just bought the Japanese version of Ni No Kuni (will have it in-hand on Friday) and so I could try the free DLC on it. This is assuming Ni No Kuni has free DLC in Japan, but the U.S. is getting some, so I'm guessing so.

affa · Feb 26, 2013

sony mods have confirmed on the blog that a 49.99 ps+ purchase WILL qualify for the $50/$10 credit.

quoting:
+ Pierre Gravereau on February 26th, 2013 at 9:45 am said:
$49.99 will cut it. No worries.

in response to someone asking.

Kotomine · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Josh1billion']Hmm, I'm not sure. If nobody has an answer by the end of the week, feel free to PM me and I think I can test it personally, because I just bought the Japanese version of Ni No Kuni (will have it in-hand on Friday) and so I could try the free DLC on it. This is assuming Ni No Kuni has free DLC in Japan, but the U.S. is getting some, so I'm guessing so.[/QUOTE]

Will do, thanks for the help.

Soma_Cruz · Feb 26, 2013

I don't remember exactly how this worked last time. Money in my wallet now will count if I don't spend it until the store updates, correct?

thefurrypanda · Feb 26, 2013

yup. should be that way.

wrencrest · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Soma_Cruz']I don't remember exactly how this worked last time. Money in my wallet now will count if I don't spend it until the store updates, correct?[/QUOTE]
Money in your wallet means nothing until spent for these promos. So your good.

Some people will also ask this "will i get a $10 credit if I put $50 in my wallet"? The answer is NO. You have to buy something with that $50.

Soma_Cruz · Feb 26, 2013

Good because I already added funds with PSN cards(I always add them right away, worried about my codes turning up in random code generators) for the sales/releases this week. That would sting if it didn't count.

wrencrest · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='Soma_Cruz']Good because I already added funds with PSN cards(I always add them right away, worried about my codes turning up in random code generators) for the sales/releases this week. That would sting if it didn't count.[/QUOTE]
Always a good idea to do that. Whenever i get gift cards at any store I immediately call the number on the card or log onto their website to ensure it shows the credit I am supposed to have on it.

akathatoneguy · Feb 26, 2013

Ugh, I see why you guys try to avoid the comments on PS blog entries.

SO MANY PEOPLE asking for retroactive credit for things they bought 2-3 days ago. So much whining. Good gravy.

Let me say though, that I'm pretty impressed by Sony here. Having a promotion like this run when some pretty good sales are starting today (plus the extra three months of PS+ promotion) is awesome. Good for them and even better for us.

[quote name='Zonic505']Get $10 back for every $50 that you spend on PSN in March[/QUOTE]

[quote name='thefurrypanda']the get 10 dollars back thing starts today actually when the store updates, so even if it came out today you'd be good.[/QUOTE]

I checked and it actually began at 12:01am PST today! Don't even have to wait until March (or for the store update).

[quote name='crunchewy']Almost. You're 1 penny short, so you're going to have to buy something else as well.[/QUOTE]

Mods on the PSN site confirmed that $49.99 will cut it, no add'l purchase necessary.

[quote name='alwayscheaper']Am I the only one interested in Unit 13 for the sale? Thought demo was pretty tight for dual stick shooter, probably the better one on vita.[/QUOTE]

I actually am, too. I know it's a bare-bones thing where you take on various missions without a real storyline, but that's fine with me. It sounds kind of fun, so I'm dl'ing the demo.

Blade3D · Feb 26, 2013

I just want to know what games are getting discounts!!!

pummy84 · Feb 26, 2013

The winners can be found here, along with their sale prices.

http://us.playstation.com/psn/gamers-choice-awards/

Blade3D · Feb 26, 2013

[quote name='pummy84']The winners can be found here.

http://us.playstation.com/psn/gamers-choice-awards/[/QUOTE]

Wow very disappointing...

gettinmoney662 · Feb 26, 2013

Wooo, Walking Dead won, super stoked about that. I just hope having the first two episodes through Plus doesn't lock me out of the Season Pass.

chicagocubsfan · Feb 26, 2013

Terrible picks.

pummy84 · Feb 26, 2013

The only game I was wanting to win didn't. Oh well, no cheap Persona 3 for me.

ShinSolidus · Feb 26, 2013

Only game I wanted was Walking Dead. Now I get to use that credit Sony gave me to get it! Woohoooo!!!!

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