We're not even 10 days into 2025, and the gaming deals are heating up already. At the tip of that spear are the cheapest preorder prices for the next big upcomings on my radarMonster Hunter Wilds, Sniper Elite Resistance, and Kingdom Come Deliverance II. Without saying too much too soon, I've played parts of at least two of those three titles, and I think they're coming along quite well. And now I'll shut right up.In retro news, Im celebrating the 22nd birthday of Street Fighter Alpha 3 on GBA, a pretty incredible port of the PS One version. Though the BGMs and voice SFX werent always authentic, and the fighters had fewer animation frames, Crawfish Interactive otherwise shoryukened this shoehorned-down port out of the park. I got much RSI of the thumbs playing this on the go (especially using the portable only fighter additions of Yun, Eagle, Ingrid, and Maki). That progressed to early-onset arthritis when a mate got his own cart and a Ryu/Ken rivalry ensued via Game Link Cable.As a general rule, I Maki no friends with Dan. (Note: this is a PSP version screen.) This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games.- Street Fighter Alpha 3 (GBA) 2003. Redux- Story of Seasons (3DS) 2016. GetTable of ContentsNice Savings for Nintendo SwitchSlay the Spire9/10, Amazing. Slay the Spire takes some of the best parts of deckbuilding games, roguelikes, and dungeon crawlers, and mixes them into a wholly new and extremely satisfying package.It Takes Two (-43%) - A$34Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-15%) - A$68Prince Of Persia: TLC (-43%) - A$28.89The Messenger (-80%) - A$6Wolfenstein II: TNC (-85%) - A$8.24Expiring Recent DealsOr gift a Nintendo eShop Card.Switch Console PricesHow much to Switch it up?Switch OLED + Mario Wonder: $539 $499 | Switch Original: $499 $448 | Switch OLED Black: $539 $479 | Switch OLED White: $539 $479 | Switch Lite: $329 $299 | Switch Lite Hyrule: $339 $299See itBack to topPurchase Cheap for PCMeta Quest 3S + BatmanTake it from a more than happy owner of one of these. The 3S a brilliant bit of kit and Batman is more or less a killer app (although you dont actually kill as him).Elite Dangerous (-79%) - A$6.20Monster Hunter Wilds (-18%) - A$104.95Civ VII (-12%) - A$105.55Helldivers 2 (-23%) - A$49.85Logitech G502 X PLUS (-40%) - A$178 Expiring Recent DealsBorderlands Pandoras Box Col. (-94%) - A$52.28Chess Ultra (-70%) - A$5.55Road Redemption (-88%) - A$4.34FFVII Rebirth (-30%) - A$73.46Star Wars Bounty Hunter (-50%) - A$14.75Far Cry 5 (-85%) - A$13.49Far Cry 5 Gold (-85%) - A$20.24Far Cry 5 + New Dawn (-85%) - A$22.49Or just get a Steam Wallet CardPC 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 Xbox256GB version!Metaphor: ReFantazio9/10, Amazing. The Archetype system and all the new wrinkles Atlus has added to the turn-based battles build upon a strong foundation, and the social elements are streamlined to better deliver the most important aspects of the stories they tell.Monster Hunter Wilds (-17%) - A$99CoD: BLOPS 6 (-20%) - A$89Undisputed (-37%) - A$57Metal Gear Solid: Master Col. (-41%) - A$50.39Expiring Recent DealsOr just invest in an Xbox Card.Xbox Console PricesHow many bucks for a 'Box? Series X: $799 $729 | Series S Black: $549 $545 | Series S White:$499 $471 | Series S Starter: N/ASee itBack to topPure Scores for PlayStationMonster Hunter WildsPlay as a professional monster hunter, protecting the balance of the ecosystem (by...er, slaughtering monsters). Use the resources you gain from hunts to craft ever more powerful weapons and armor in your quest to unravel the mysteries of the new lands.Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion (-22%) - A$66.34Top Spin (-66%) - A$34F1 24 (-46%) - A$59.95CoD: BLOPS 6 (-20%) - A$88Granblue Fantasy: Relink (-45%) - A$47Expiring Recent DealsPS+ Monthly FreebiesYours to keep from Jan 7 with this subscriptionSuicide Squad: KTJL [PS5]NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered [PS4]The Stanley Parable: Ultra [PS4/5]Or purchase a PS Store Card.What you'll pay to 'Station.PS5 Slim Disc:$799 $759 | PS5 Slim Digital:679 $678 | PS VR2: $899 | PS VR2 + Horizon: $899 | PS5 Pro $1,199 | PS Portal: $329See itBack to topLegit LEGO DealsLEGO Botanicals SaleAmazon AU seems to have a few of these flower sets (Cherry Blossoms, Sunflowers, or Daffodils) that are all going for the same price. And heythey beat the hell out of having to water plants.Animal Crossing: Dodo Airlines (-45%) - A$33Technic: Mercedes-Benz G 500 (-38%) - A$249Architecture: London (-27%) - A$43.95Expiring Recent DealsSonic: Knuckles Emerald Shrine (-42%) - A$35City: Fire Station (-34%) - A$99Botanicals Wreath (-29%) - A$119.95Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube.