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[Brianâ˜]

I've seen people made threads about Canadian and European threads, and here I was, thinking to myself, where is the Australian one? I know we have an AusGaf thread, but I could barely find any deals. So here we are.
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Welcome to the Australian Gaming Deals & Discussion Thread! Fancy graphics aside, this thread will keep you notified with all the latest Australian gaming deals.
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If you spot any deals, you can post them using this format.

Wii U Basic Console + Epic Mickey 2 - $299
http://bit.ly/exampleofadeal

If a deal is online only, please put that in the post
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EcoGamer.com.au - However, this includes European online shops.
OzBargains.com.au (Gaming) - May include European online shops and digital stores (Steam, Humble Bundles)
Playstation Store (Deals and Offers) - The Australian Link
OzGameShop - However most of it's premises are located in the UK.
Dick Smith - Best option so far.
EBGames - Money stealers.
CashRewards - However, includes American and European stores.
CompareGames - True Blue
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We don't have Black Fridays ('cept for EB Games) and even the store has limited sales, you will have to wait it out until December - New Years section. We also have some mid year sales. So if your stuck in January - May, you basically have to wait it out.
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/Export
DS are region free, Wii, 3DS and Wii U are region-locked to PAL regions (European).
PS3 and PS4 are region free (however developers can region lock games).
Some XBOX360 games are region free.
XBOX One isn't region locked (however Chinese games will not work with it)

If you wish to import from Europe, check out the Cheap Arse Gamer thread.
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I've tried to find an existing thread and have yet to find one. Slap me if old.

 

[tuna_love]

Xbox one isn't region locked here

 

[Brianâ˜]

Xbox one isn't region locked here

woops, my bad, typo.

 

[subtleglitch]

ozgameshop.com is a good website, and what I use when I want to buy console games if I can't price match at EB's

 

[tuna_love]

woops, my bad, typo.

Sometimes mightyape has good prices

 

[Brianâ˜]

ozgameshop.com is a good website, and what I use when I want to buy console games if I can't price match at EB's

Will add, however it's premises are located in the UK.

 

[subtleglitch]

Will add, however it's premises are located in the UK.

I've never had an issue when buying 360/PS3/PS4 games and accessories from them. If something is for a specific region they usually list it on the page and let you know, so they're really good like that.

 

[bodyboarder]

ozgameshop.com is a good website, and what I use when I want to buy console games if I can't price match at EB's

They aren't cheap anymore, haven't used them in ages. Not with all the launch prices being awesome as late, $59 etc from big w and the like.

 

[Card Boy]

I don't bother anymore with importing when Dick Smith have being killing it on day 1.

Also Ozgameshop and Mighty Ape suck now with their prices.

 

[_Clash_]

OP should include sales for Alienware Alpha. Being owned by Dell some sales can occur all year round in AUS.


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[mrpookles]

They aren't cheap anymore, haven't used them in ages. Not with all the launch prices being awesome as late, $59 etc from big w and the like.

Agreed. JB usually beats them on release, or is at least close enough to not warrant a week of waiting.

 

[NinjaCatfish]

I am screaming at the cursive font in OP, nice work!

 

[reptilescorpio]

Most bargains get posted in AusGAF (or on Twitter) but there hasn't been much around lately.

Importing is medicore these days with the dollar dropping and prices have gone up, along with postage costs.

Even places like BeatTheBomb aren't competitive. Day one prices are usually best at Dick Smith, looking forward to more $55 posted pre-orders in the future

In any case you are better off checking OzBargain religiously as every deal you can think of ends up there quickly.

 

[subtleglitch]

They aren't cheap anymore, haven't used them in ages. Not with all the launch prices being awesome as late, $59 etc from big w and the like.

I'd say they're comparable (and sometimes still cheaper than most launch titles), but lately I have been price matching Big W and Target at EB's because they have had decent prices. I'd still buy my accessories from ozgameshop though--unless EB's or somewhere else has an amazing sale/discount. Either way it's good to have options.

 

[reptilescorpio]

Also Vita is region free for physical copies of games. Vita PSN accounts/stores/digital games are locked 1 region per memory card.

I'd say they're comparable (and sometimes still cheaper than most launch titles), but lately I have been price matching Big W and Target at EB's because they have had decent prices. I'd still buy my accessories from ozgameshop though--unless EB's or somewhere else has an amazing sale/discount. Either way it's good to have options.

Make sure to double check 365games (which is the original version of OzGameShop before they added an AU frontend) as they tend to have cheaper prices than OGS sometimes.

 

[Kritz]

australian bargin thread with no deals octopus = no sale

 

[reptilescorpio]

australian bargin thread with no deals octopus = no sale

Shame no great bargains around atm though, aside from that PS4 deal. Captain Toad is the most recent game one but good luck at finding stock lol

 

[Brianâ˜]

EBGames are having a sale rn btw.

 

[elfinke]

Good idea, even if it just ends up aggregating OzBargain posts! Fingers crossed for another $399 PS4 deal soon. Kicking myself for talking myself out of that one, doubly so with Grim Fandango just around the corner and The Swapeer free this month.

 

[Randy Monk]

I know Ozgameshop is not that great with prices anymore but for the next day use code BLUES for 10% off everything

 

[Fredescu]

Ozgameshop have some good Wii U prices. $57 for Donkey Kong, $60 for Bayo 1+2, $64 for Lego City. They used to have Pikmin 3 for $57 but ran out of stock. Add the 24hr 10% off deal and the're looking pretty good.

And we pretty much do have black friday now. Not that it's that great.

Actually, overall our prices are awesome these days. We definitely don't pay anywhere near double anymore. As a result, the bargains are kind of anemic now, since the margins are a lot thinner. Which is why heaps of stores have pulled out of gaming, like Myer, Toys r Us, soon to be KMart, etc.

 

[Fredescu]

Might be worth adding Cashrewards to the OP: https://www.cashrewards.com.au/toys-and-gaming#list

Get a few % rebate from Playstation Store, Microsoft Store, Ozgameshop, GMG, and others.

 

[Renpatsu]

Not strictly a deal website, but http://comparegames.com.au/ might be a good one to have in the OP for folks who want to check on the price history of games they're interested in.

 

[nephilimdj]

EBGames are having a sale rn btw.

Nearly all the prices are worse then the xmas sale, I regret not picking up fantasia xbox one for 37 :/

 

[Brianâ˜]

Nearly all the prices are worse then the xmas sale, I regret not picking up fantasia xbox one for 37 :/

this ^^, the xmas sale is the holy grail of sales for games in australia.

 

[TheBear]

Blockbuster games I think is one of the cheapest places for games on the net.

http://www.blockbuster.com.au/games

I've got a few WiiU games through them and usually pay around $50 per game. Shipping is a little slow but no more so than the other importers. They also have a 20% off sale at the moment.

 

[Fusebox]

The best place to buy games as an Aussie:

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/home/games

 

[toastyToast]

Kind of late since the 10% code is dead but OGS had Guilty Gear Xrd Limited Edition for $83-ish which is about as cheap as it gets anywhere. Without discount it's $92.99 which is still less than what it'd cost elsewhere with shipping.

 

[mrpookles]

Driveclub's $54 at JB: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/games-consoles/platforms/ps4/driveclub/319266/

Not a bad price off the shelf for a fairly new game.

 

[shikamaroooo]

Driveclub's $54 at JB: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/games-consoles/platforms/ps4/driveclub/319266/

Not a bad price off the shelf for a fairly new game.

Tempting, might pick get it this weekend.

 

[Fredescu]

Posted in AusGAF by Octopus, but you can get the new 3DS for $189 and $219 from Target Ebay at the moment: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/179269

 

[2SeeKU]

Tempting, might pick get it this weekend.

I believe it's $37.95 on the SEN store:

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...pass/cid=EP9000-CUSA00003_00-DRIVECLUBSEASONP

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/179238

But I'd probably pick up a physical copy too..

 

[Jonesy7707]

Driveclub's $54 at JB: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/games-consoles/platforms/ps4/driveclub/319266/

Not a bad price off the shelf for a fairly new game.

Pretty good price for a retail copy but people may find new copies on Gumtree for $25-$30 as there are heaps around. Just depends if it's close by to pick up or not.

 

[elfinke]

Gone now, so don't rush to click, but Target were selling the New 3DS for $177 on their eBay store, using the 'CBACK2SCHOOL' code.

Out of stock now (they seemingly only had 10 or 12), but maybe it'll come back?

 

[mrpookles]

Anyone seen any good deals for Forza Horizon 2 (X1)? Cheapest I've seen is $69, which I'm not keen on.

 

[Cilla]

What a shame I didn't see the deal!

 

[elfinke]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Nintendo-3DS-Console-New-From-Target/181646530968

CBACK2SCHOOL code = $177 New 3DS in white, delivered. Pretty great deal I'd say.

 

[Brianâ˜]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Nintendo-3DS-Console-New-From-Target/181646530968

CBACK2SCHOOL code = $177 New 3DS in white, delivered. Pretty great deal I'd say.

still available gogogo!

 

[popyea]

I believe it's $37.95 on the SEN store:

https://store.sonyentertainmentnetw...pass/cid=EP9000-CUSA00003_00-DRIVECLUBSEASONP

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/179238

But I'd probably pick up a physical copy too..

That's just the season pass though right?

 

[doofy102]

Are there any stores in Melbourne that sell some of the rarer good DS games (besides Dungeon Crawl)? EB games is out of stock for things like Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow.

 

[jobrro]

That's just the season pass though right?

Yep that link was to the Season Pass, though the game is still at $37.95 if you're a Plus member atm.

DRIVECLUB™ PlayStation®Plus Edition Full Game Upgrade

 

[elfinke]

still available gogogo!

Yeah, I finally pulled the trigger on a 3DS XL, even though the deal wasn't quite as low as I'd like. I'm finding I'm spending more and more time playing mobile games, namely iPad, so this was as good as any other deal I had seen, especially on the new 3DS.

Now hunting bargains on a couple games! Pretty great backlog to catch up on.

 

[Card Boy]

Gotta stay strong and wait for the free PSN+ Edition. I have being burned on car games and i want to see if i like Driveclub before buying it.

 

[Bishop89]

If you pre-order at dicksmith you can get 'The Order' for $59

http://catalogues.dicksmith.com.au/offer/ps4-games/the-order-1886/51ghzzp5u.html

 

[moonbeam]

If you pre-order at dicksmith you can get 'The Order' for $59

http://catalogues.dicksmith.com.au/offer/ps4-games/the-order-1886/51ghzzp5u.html

When I try to pre-order, the price comes up as $79.98. ??

 

[stryke]

If you pre-order at dicksmith you can get 'The Order' for $59

http://catalogues.dicksmith.com.au/offer/ps4-games/the-order-1886/51ghzzp5u.html

Aren't Dick Smith notorious with their preorders? I've heard stories of them not fulfilling their preorders day 1.

 

[shink]

When I try to pre-order, the price comes up as $79.98. ??

Might have to do it in-store it seems.

 

[Bishop89]

When I try to pre-order, the price comes up as $79.98. ??

I'd probably do it instores. Thats how I usually do it.

Aren't Dick Smith notorious with their preorders? I've heard stories of them not fulfilling their preorders day 1.

I've only had an issue a couple of times where they weren't aware of the preorder price, but that was mostly because of ignorant workers who didnt know about it more than anything else.

Just make sure you have some sort of evidence in case they try and screw you.

 

[flipswitch]

When I went go buy a game from them I told them of the price on the DSE website , but they said they have nothing to do with the website's price. Is this true?

 

[Bishop89]

When I went go buy a game from them I told them of the price on the DSE website , but they said they have nothing to do with the website's price. Is this true?

no,
its in their latest catalogue as well.