Thank your own personal deitypossibly Morninglordit's Friday. I'll be honest with you, it's been a bloody awful week for me, but I know I can find quick respite in a big stash of games to play (and the deep satisfaction of finding discounts for you). In case I don't see you, stay safe, save often, and catch you Monday. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 28th birthday of what was once called "The Sonic's Ass Game," Crash Bandicoot. I have crystal clear memories of chasing its white "100% gems" at a mate's place as we swore our way through especially fiendish levels like Sunset Vista and Slippery Climb. Visually, this was also seen as a stunner for '96 with its "Tazmanian Devil cartoon come to life" chic. If you want to get your butt handed to you, old school style, the platforming here is timeless and got spit-shined well in 2017's N. Sane Trilogy. This Day in Gaming - Sonic the Hedgehog (MS) 1991. eBay- Crash Bandicoot (PS) 1996. Redux- Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS) 2000. Redux- Sega GT (XB) 2002. eBay- GTA: Vice City (PS2) 2002. Redux- Blinx: The Time Sweeper (XB) 2002. eBay- LOTR: The Two Towers (PS2) 2002. eBay- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii) 2007. eBaySunset Vista. It'll kill you. Repeatedly.Table of ContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchSuper Mario Bros. WonderWonder looks and plays like the true next step for 2D Mario platformers. Wonder effects change each stage in both surprising and delightful ways, the Flower Kingdom makes for a vibrant and refreshing change of pace, and Elephant Mario rocks. 9/10.Lego Skywalker Saga Galactic (-75%) - A$28.73Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-21%) - A$62.95Detective Pikachu Returns (-23%) - A$53.95West of Loathing (-64%) - A$5.76Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (-90%) - A$6.99No More Heroes (-70%) - A$8.98Expiring Recent DealsOr gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch Zelda: $629 $509 | Switch Original: $499 $428 | Switch OLED Black: $539 $489| Switch OLED White: $539 $489 | Switch Lite: $329 $293 | Switch Lite Hyrule: $339 $309See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCBaldurs Gate 3The ideal mix of crunchy, tactical, old-school RPG combat, an epic and well-written story with complex characters and lots of meaningful choices, and a level of polish and cinematic presentation. A 10/10 masterpiece.Disney-Pixar Cars (-100%) - FREE w/PrimeDishonored: Definitive Ed. (-100%) - FREE w/PrimeBioShock: The Collection (-80%) - A$15.99Metro 2033 Redux (-90%) - A$2.99Metro Last Light (-90%) - A$2.99Metro Exodus (-90%) - A$4.49Battlefield 2042 (-92%) - A$7.19Expiring Recent DealsTrine: Ult. Col. (-77%) - A$16.09Gris (-80%) - A$4.45Talos Principle Gold (-85%) - A$9.29Limbo (-75%) - A$3.79Persona 5 Tactica (-54%) - A$43.67Humankind (-86%) - A$9.79Or just get a Steam Wallet Card.PC Hardware PricesSlay your pile of shame.Official launch in NovSteam Deck 256GB LCD: $649 | Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $899 | Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $1,049See it at SteamBack to topExciting Bargains for Xbox1TB SSDTypically going for $300 and beyond, this bad boy (along with an Xbox Game Pass subscription) will be your gateway to a ridiculous amount of entertainment, sitting right at your fingertips.Metaphor: ReFantazio (-14%) - A$99FF XII: The Zodiac Age (-56%) - A$35.53Suicide Squad: KTJL (-69%) - A$36Jedi Survivor (-38%) - A$ 67.99The Quarry (-91%) - A$9The Outer Worlds (-67%) - A$14.95Expiring Recent DealsGTA V (-53%) - A$28Park Beyond (-77%) - A$9Remnant II (-52%) - A$36EA Sports FC 25 (-23%) - A$85Assassin's Creed Mirage (-65%) - A$ 28Or just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box?Series S Black: $549 $513 | Series S White:$499 $481 | Series X: $799 | Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationPS5 SlimWell, because the new kid is in town (the PS5 Pro) this older model has been reduced to clear. Forty bucks off a damn fine and more diminutive console? Yes, please. Worth a look for a forthcoming holiday gift.Dragon's Dogma 2 (-45%) - A$59Suicide Squad: KTJL (-69%) - A$36NBA 2K24 Kobe Ed. (-87%) - A$15Resi 4 Gold (-40%) - A$41.97Rayman Legends (-80%) - A$4.99Limbo/Inside Bndl (-75%) - A$10.23Expiring recent dealsSystem Shock (-50%) - A$29.98Hogwarts Legacy (-55%) - A$49Mortal Kombat 1 (-53%) - A$36EA Sports FC 25 (-23%) - A$85Or purchase a PS Store Card.PS5 Pro Enhanced BargainNeed a cheap Pro showcase title?EA Sports F1 24 - $109.95 / $59.95Sadly, I'm not rich or connected enough to have the TV needed to test out the biggest addition here: 8K at 60 fps. Mind you, it was hard to feel miffed with the results of an upgraded "Quality" mode with on-track, PSSR-based ray tracing running at 4K/60Hz, plus a Performance mode at double the pixel count of base PS5 at 4K/120Hz. This entry in the list is a true jewel in the PS5 Pro, best seen in wowfactor improvements like new on-track shader response with superior rain VFX, pit lanes lined with reflective glass (not to mention impact reflections from glass and puddles, too). Currently, this is in the pole position for most impressive Pro Enhancements.PlayStation Console PricesWhat you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 Pro $1,199 | PS5 Slim Disc:$799 $795 | PS5 Slim Digital:$679 $639 | PS VR2: $879 | PS VR2 + Horizon: $959 $949 | PS Portal: $329See itBack to topLegit LEGO DealsTechnic Mercedes-AMG F1At this price, I say make room for some vroom.Minecraft The Frog House (-40%) - A$59.97Animal Crossing: Julians Birthday (-40%) - A$12Star Wars C-3PO (-19%) - A$159Expiring Recent DealsBack to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.