Best Video Game Deals This Weekend In Australia

Here are the best video game deals this weekend

This is a curated list of discounted games I have personally played, finished, and would still recommend at their current sale prices. The deals are live across Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms in Australia.

All prices are in Australian dollars. The sales run through the weekend.

Notable game anniversaries this week

The synesthesia-driven rail shooter Rez turns 23 this week. Originally released for the Dreamcast in 2002, its blend of music and shooting remains compelling, especially in VR via Rez Infinite.

Several other notable games have Australian release anniversaries this week:

• Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2) - 2004
• Fire Emblem (GBA) - 2004
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II (PC) - 2009
• Street Fighter IV (PS3, Xbox 360) - 2009
• Persona 4 Golden (PS Vita) - 2013
• Dead or Alive 5 Last Round (PS3/4, Xbox 360/One) - 2015

Top Nintendo Switch deals

Significant discounts are available on both first-party and third-party Switch titles this weekend.

• Red Dead Redemption is 48% off at A$25.00. The port holds up well on Switch, with its writing and world-building remaining standout features.
• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is 40% off at A$47.80. Its tactical combat system offers more flexibility than its grid-based predecessor.
• Dead Cells is 50% off at A$18.70. The punishing but fair action roguelike remains one of the genre's tightest experiences.
• Unravel Two is 70% off at A$8.90. This cooperative puzzle-platformer is a short but charming experience built around coordination.
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered is 80% off at A$11.90, offering straightforward arcade racing and police chases.

Nintendo eShop gift cards are also available for purchase.

Best Xbox discounts right now

Major franchises and recent releases are discounted for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

For Xbox Series X|S:

• Assassin's Creed Mirage is 70% off at A$24. Its scaled-back, classic-style design benefits from the deep discount.
• Sonic Frontiers is 66% off at A$33.70. The ambitious open-zone experiment is uneven but carried by spectacle.
• Hogwarts Legacy is 65% off at A$39. The meticulously crafted school environment is the main attraction.
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is 33% off at A$55.90, offering a polished, if predictable, military shooter package.
• Mortal Kombat 1 is 62% off at A$29, delivering the series' signature visceral combat.

For Xbox One:

• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is 51% off at A$49.10. The game's standout character writing compensates for repetitive combat.
• Mass Effect Legendary Edition is 70% off at A$30.30. This package includes three seminal RPGs and nearly all their DLC.
• LEGO Worlds is 42% off at A$28.90, providing a less structured, creative sandbox experience.

Key PlayStation sales this weekend

PlayStation 5 and PS4 games are seeing substantial price cuts, including on recent major releases.

For PS5:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is 64% off at A$40, benefiting from the console's faster load times.
• Crimson Desert is 19% off at A$89. This new, ambitious open-world action RPG represents a significant investment.
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales is 48% off at A$48.90. It's a shorter, tighter experience than the original.
• Alan Wake II is 44% off at A$50.30. This bold horror sequel prioritizes atmosphere and narrative.
• Assassin's Creed Shadows is 55% off at A$49, finally bringing the series to feudal Japan.

For PS4:

• Trials of Mana is 44% off at A$43.20, a faithful remake of the classic action-RPG.
• It Takes Two is 80% off at A$11.90. It's a masterclass in cooperative game design, requiring a dedicated partner.
• Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is 75% off at A$14.90. This dense, narrative-driven RPG is essential at this price.

Major PC game discounts

Steam and other PC storefronts are hosting deep sales on everything from modern remakes to indie darlings.

• Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is 53% off at A$54.90. This remake modernizes the visuals of the stealth classic.
• It Takes Two is 80% off at A$9.90. The co-op masterpiece runs beautifully on PC.
• Death Stranding Director's Cut is 75% off at A$13.70. Hideo Kojima's meditative "strand game" is a unique experience.
• Metaphor: ReFantazio is 55% off at A$51.70. From the creators of Persona, this is a dense fantasy RPG with a long runtime.
• Spiritfarer is 85% off at A$6.50. This management sim about guiding spirits to the afterlife is a gentle, emotional journey.

Steam Wallet cards are also available for those who prefer store credit.