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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WNYX585AM · Mar 11, 2013

Other than Rayman, the Vita sale seems disappointing.

tylerh1701 · Mar 11, 2013

Hmmm....I was wrong, I definitely thought Joe Danger would be near the end of the month. No big deal though.

I think I'll jump on I Am Alive this time, I passed last time and kind of regretted it. Considering Rayman Origins for Vita, but sub-$10 would be so much nicer. Maybe I'll sell my PS3 copy to make up the difference (assuming my 32GB Vita memory card from ATT comes through and I have somewhere to download Rayman...)

FriskyTanuki · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='LazyTriangle']not a bad sale, I will probably grab the Vita version of Rayman Origins and maybe AC Bloodlines if its playable on my vita[/QUOTE]
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316058

Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines, Driver '76, Michael Jackson: The Experience, Petz Dogz Family, Petz Hamsterz Bunch, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Prince of Persia: Rival Swords, Tom Clancy’s EndWar, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2, and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials are all directly purchasable on Vita. Brothers in Arm D-Day is the only one that has to be transferred from PS3, though you may be able to buy it on the web store and download on Vita from the download list.

Stellar Inertia · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='PimpLimp']YES!!!! I missed out on Rayman Origins for Vita when it was on sale a while back for around the same price. That I will be getting for sure. And I do believe that's the cheapest I've seen Lumines as well. I might end up getting that too.[/QUOTE]

Im pretty sure Rayman Origins was down to $9.79 for Vita for the holidays cause I got it then. So it was actually ~$4 cheaper.

tylerh1701 · Mar 11, 2013

^It wasn't, or else I would have bought it.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/17/holiday-essentials-huge-discounts-on-40-must-have-games/

PimpLimp · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']^It wasn't, or else I would have bought it.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/17/holiday-essentials-huge-discounts-on-40-must-have-games/[/QUOTE]Tylerh with the backup before I can even respond.

And Rayman Origins is probably the only Vita game out right now that I want and don't currently have. So $12 and some change for the game is fine with me.

Stellar Inertia · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']^It wasn't, or else I would have bought it.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/12/17/holiday-essentials-huge-discounts-on-40-must-have-games/[/QUOTE]

Whoops got it confused with the PS3 price I guess. My bad.

handsomepete · Mar 11, 2013

Lumines GET

Incidentally, it is absolutely amazing that MJ The Experience (vita) has retained its price for so long since the 'accidentally free' debacle.

admiralvic · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='Woocls']This update is way past due. Most people won't bother with it. Even discounted... had this come out months ago when it went on PS+ it would have sold a lot better.

Also Blog updated: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013...-danger-2-free-for-members-huge-ubisoft-sale/[/QUOTE]

While I would probably consider it at $1 dollar (with trophies), I am not paying that much to play with no one. I really can't see this doing well either, since most people got the game for free with plus.

new1 · Mar 11, 2013

I like how the Ubisoft sale does not include any AC dlc : /

Rohsiph · Mar 11, 2013

Annoyed with the price of the Scott Pilgrim dlc, since I bought the "complete" version before it was free on Plus and from the looks of it my "complete" version won't be updated for free. Entitlement, I know, I know . . .

Anyone have experience with the Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD? Worth $20?

tylerh1701 · Mar 11, 2013

I got quite a laugh from this PS Blog comment, just thought I'd share.

Overall, the mood there seems to be pretty positive, which is nice.

affa · Mar 11, 2013

VITA
Asphalt: Injection - $18.89 PSN - $13.22 PS+
Rayman Origins - $18.89 PSN - $13.22 PS+

Darn it... both are $3.22 over my buy price. BUT.. I think i'd end up qualifying for the $10 back. hrm.

Lumines Electronic Symphony - $18.89 PSN - $13.22 PS+

Bought it at around $18 or whatever the last sale was for, and it was worth it.

FriskyTanuki · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='new1']I like how the Ubisoft sale does not include any AC dlc : /[/QUOTE]
None of those games are on sale. The only add-ons there are those with games that are also on sale.

ChunLiBarbie · Mar 11, 2013

Getting Asphalt! Yay!

new1 · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='FriskyTanuki']None of those games are on sale. The only add-ons there are those with games that are also on sale.[/QUOTE]

Yeah I done goofed... Still gonna be looking at Origins and psp AC!

GT · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']I got quite a laugh from this PS Blog comment, just thought I'd share.

Overall, the mood there seems to be pretty positive, which is nice.[/QUOTE]

I also think it's funny how much people think the monthly/weekly announcement change is responsible for the better blog mood. Sure, it does make a diff and the role of psychology is true, but the GAME SELECTION is really the difference maker. I know most people are just stupider than sheep, but really? If the monthly announcement said this month's + game was NBA2k12, that place spew more lava than Krakatoa.

Tsel · Mar 11, 2013

It seems like I've been waiting forever for I Am Alive to hit that $5 point. Also, why is the TinTin game so expensive? Seems oddly high.

admiralvic · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='GT']I also think it's funny how much people think the monthly/weekly announcement change is responsible for the better blog mood. Sure, it does make a diff and the role of psychology is true, but the GAME SELECTION is really the difference maker. I know most people are just stupider than sheep, but really? If the monthly announcement said this month's + game was NBA2k12, that place spew more lava than Krakatoa.[/QUOTE]

No it would have to be something really weak, like Soul Calibur 4.

On topic though (is this really on topic though?), I have mixed feelings about the monthly updates. While I am glad to know this month sucks up front, I now find myself counting the days till the next month comes. At the very least, I could always hope for better with the weekly updates and accept disappointment with new found hope in a smaller time frame.

Woocls · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']I got quite a laugh from this PS Blog comment, just thought I'd share.

Overall, the mood there seems to be pretty positive, which is nice.[/QUOTE]
How I read it: "I liked everything about plus but this *first* tiny update to a 2 yr old game made me quit my PS+ sub." Proof that the Blog comments will still find a way to be negative about something...

Joker13z · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='GT']I also think it's funny how much people think the monthly/weekly announcement change is responsible for the better blog mood. Sure, it does make a diff and the role of psychology is true, but the GAME SELECTION is really the difference maker. I know most people are just stupider than sheep, but really? If the monthly announcement said this month's + game was NBA2k12, that place spew more lava than Krakatoa.[/QUOTE]

Oh dear lord...if they announced any yearly sports game that wasn't this current year's, then the negative comments would overload the blog and spew hate all over the internet...oh wait it's already all over.

FlyingMonkey9 · Mar 11, 2013

I ALMOST bought I Am Alive this weekend but thought, wait for the next sale

Booya

MrNinjaSquirrel · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='Rohsiph']Annoyed with the price of the Scott Pilgrim dlc, since I bought the "complete" version before it was free on Plus and from the looks of it my "complete" version won't be updated for free. Entitlement, I know, I know . . .

Anyone have experience with the Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD? Worth $20?[/QUOTE]

Apparently they cut multiplayer, and it doesn't look that good. I love the xbox versions though, so if you've never played them it might be worth it (though if you have an xbox you can probably find the whole series for $10 or less).

waldo21212 · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='Rohsiph']

Anyone have experience with the Splinter Cell Classic Trilogy HD? Worth $20?[/QUOTE]

They aren't terrible, but seeing how a new disc copy can be had for $20 or less i would not consider this a deal by any means.

They are good games, but the HD doesn't really add anything if you have played them before.

Also there was a complaint about no inverted controls IIRC, but I think they patched that issue.

tylerh1701 · Mar 11, 2013

^The inverted controls have definitely been patched in for the retail version, I'd assume the digital version received the same patch.

[quote name='Woocls']How I read it: "I liked everything about plus but this *first* tiny update to a 2 yr old game made me quit my PS+ sub." Proof that the Blog comments will still find a way to be negative about something...[/QUOTE]

My favorite part of that comment was that he lamented that Scott Pilgrim is a constant PS+ filler and repeatedly being on sale, then went on to say that he'd LOVE to see repeat sales on Journey because "that is one game I don’t think anyone would mind seeing repeatedly put on sale" whatever the hell that means.

WNYX585AM · Mar 11, 2013

Is Rayman Origins the same version for PS3 and Vita or are there differences like Lego Batman 2?

tylerh1701 · Mar 11, 2013

^Pretty similar, I believe they added a new touch-screen collectible and they removed local multiplayer (for obvious reasons). There's no online multiplayer either, I don't remember if there is online in the console versions.

wrencrest · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='tylerh1701']
My favorite part of that comment was that he lamented that Scott Pilgrim is a constant PS+ filler and repeatedly being on sale, then went on to say that he'd LOVE to see repeat sales on Journey because "that is one game I don’t think anyone would mind seeing repeatedly put on sale" whatever the hell that means.[/QUOTE]
Its exactly what you think it means.

I will be downloading another free plus game (Joe Danger) to add to the pile that I wont ever play. Althogh this game is arcadey enough I will probably play it for a bit at some point.

Saix_XIII · Mar 11, 2013

What is the opinion of Dungeon Hunter Alliance? I am a fan of dungeon crawlers to an extent. $13.22 is the cheapest I've seen it. I own it on PS3, but wouldn't mind a crawler on the Vita.

wrencrest · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='Saix_XIII']What is the opinion of Dungeon Hunter Alliance? I am a fan of dungeon crawlers to an extent. $13.22 is the cheapest I've seen it. I own it on PS3, but wouldn't mind a crawler on the Vita.[/QUOTE]
I only played it for an hour or so but its pretty standard. Not great, not horrible. Just a time waster.

judicar · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='Saix_XIII']What is the opinion of Dungeon Hunter Alliance? I am a fan of dungeon crawlers to an extent. $13.22 is the cheapest I've seen it. I own it on PS3, but wouldn't mind a crawler on the Vita.[/QUOTE]

It's a good time waster if you like dungeon crawlers. It's like Diablo-lite. Definitely worth $13.

affa · Mar 11, 2013

is the best way to figure out my current spending for the 50/10 sale to go through transaction history and just add up anything between the 26th and now?

[quote name='Saix_XIII']What is the opinion of Dungeon Hunter Alliance? I am a fan of dungeon crawlers to an extent. $13.22 is the cheapest I've seen it. I own it on PS3, but wouldn't mind a crawler on the Vita.[/QUOTE]

well, you own it... give it a whirl?
imo it's a subpar diablo-ish game that i bought on my ipad hoping my wife would like (she likes diablo) but she got bored of it fairly quickly. i also bought it on psn hoping we'd have something to coop but she was meh to it.

not buying it a third time, but that's just me.

Saix_XIII · Mar 11, 2013

Hmm...not sure if it's worth paying $13 to waste time when I have at least 300-400 PS3/360/Vita games to waste time with already.

tylerh1701 · Mar 11, 2013

To me Dungeon Hunter Alliance was a very average dungeon crawler. It plays totally fine, just never does anything remarkable. If you're a trophy hunter, it does take 4 playthroughs for the Platinum.

warreni · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='Saix_XIII']What is the opinion of Dungeon Hunter Alliance? I am a fan of dungeon crawlers to an extent. $13.22 is the cheapest I've seen it. I own it on PS3, but wouldn't mind a crawler on the Vita.[/QUOTE]

My 2p: I played it about halfway-through and it got really tedious, but it might be a more entertaining experience as co-op. All my playtime was SP.

Saix_XIII · Mar 11, 2013

Sounds like this isn't for me. I appreciate the info. Thanks all.

Razorblood · Mar 11, 2013

Probably can't say no to Lumines and Rayman Vita as it will count towards the 50/10 promotion. Good deals.

fluffyfingers · Mar 11, 2013

Oh, sweet, Lumines: Electronic Symphony is on sale! I missed out on getting it for $10 at any nearby Sony stores, so I guess $13 or so will have to do.

guardian_owl · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='affa']is the best way to figure out my current spending for the 50/10 sale to go through transaction history and just add up anything between the 26th and now?[/QUOTE]
I've been putting the "thank you for your purchase" emails in their own folder to make it easier to add them up as I get closer to the end of the month.

So we have 2 more store updates of unknown content before the end of the month, can't decide whether to pick up Knytt underground or not, Got 30.43 I need to spend before the end of the month.

humidore · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='guardian_owl']I've been putting the "thank you for your purchase" emails in their own folder to make it easier to add them up as I get closer to the end of the month.

So we have 2 more store updates of unknown content before the end of the month, can't decide whether to pick up Knytt underground or not, Got 30.43 I need to spend before the end of the month.[/QUOTE]

I use the transaction history menu of my SEN account (accessible on the Vita, PS3 or online) and set the dates to 3/1 through the rest of the month.

FriskyTanuki · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='affa']is the best way to figure out my current spending for the 50/10 sale to go through transaction history and just add up anything between the 26th and now?[/QUOTE]
Yeah. Just go to the link below and add up all of the numbers between the parentheses from 2/26 to now.

https://account.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/cam/account/transactions/history-list.action

Clown069 · Mar 11, 2013

Well I guess i'll just grab Stranger's Wrath before it goes off sale, hope Mortal Kombat goes on sale somewhere cheap.

Luxuria · Mar 11, 2013

Stranger's Wrath is totally worth it. Get it! >:]

captaintek3304 · Mar 11, 2013

Got Dokuro, Knytt, and Oddworld for Vita. Haven't had much to play since I finished P4G.

judicar · Mar 11, 2013

Thoughts on Street Fighter X Tekken for the Vita? Worth the $20?

Dranakin · Mar 11, 2013

Sine Mora worth $5 for the Vita? The last bullet-hell game I played was Ikaruga.

handsomepete · Mar 11, 2013

Yes, Sine Mora is worth $5. Very impressed so far.

SFxT is only worth $20 if you like fighting games with a lot of characters and can handle semi awkward controls. I've had a lot of fun with it. I can't hang online at all, like not even a little bit. Have yet to win a match.

jedimario · Mar 11, 2013

If i have Rayman Origins for PS3, is the Vita one much different?

whoknows · Mar 11, 2013

Nope. It's the same game minus multiplayer.

I have it on both systems. It's a really good game.

wilflare · Mar 11, 2013

[quote name='jedimario']If i have Rayman Origins for PS3, is the Vita one much different?[/QUOTE]

try the demo, it is really lovely

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