PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC: The Week's Best Gaming Deals In The US
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Lots of video game sales have gone live this week, which makes now a good time to tally them up and find the best games in all the sales that are available for the lowest prices. So whether your platform of preference is your PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or PC, you'll find some great discounts if you keep reading.
We've already highlighted some of the best games on sale on the Nintendo Eshop and the coolest (and weirdest) Nintendo gear discounted at ThinkGeek. We've covered sales at retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop, as well as on digital storefronts like Steam, Microsoft Store and PlayStation Store.
Before diving into the deals, though, you'll want to pick up any free games you're eligible to receive. PC gamers can download a free copy of For Honor: Starter Edition between now and August 27. If you're a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscriber, you should make sure you've downloaded August's batch of free games on your console. PS Plus members get games like Mafia III and Dead by Daylight on PS4. Xbox Live Gold members can grab Forza Horizon 2, For Honor, and Disney Epic Mickey 2. And if you have an Amazon Prime account, don't forget to grab your seven free games from Twitch this month.
But it's not all good news this week for gamers on the lookout for money-saving deals. Amazon announced it will stop offering 20% off video game pre-orders to Prime members. Instead, like Best Buy before it, Amazon will offer a $10 credit on select games.
OK, enough preamble. Here are the best deals of the week on games across all platforms.
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Switch)
In this adorable puzzle-action game, you help Toad unlock all the secrets hidden in cleverly constructed levels. It's on sale for 25% off this week.
- Buy it from Amazon -- $30
Steamworld Dig 2 (PS4)
Steamworld Dig 2 is a swashbuckling underground Metroidvania that has you collecting treasure and fighting subterranean beasts in order to improve your abilities.
- Buy it from Amazon -- $15
Overwatch: Legendary Edition (PS4, Xbox One)
If you haven't given this endlessly enjoyable online shooter a shot before, there's no better time than when it's on sale for half price.
- Buy it from GameStop -- $30
Persona 5 (PS4)
Not only is this JRPG drenched in stylish art direction from its combat encounters to its menus, but it will also keep you coming back for dozens of hours.
- Buy it from the PlayStation Store -- $35 ($30 with PS Plus)
Puyo Puyo Tetris (Switch)
Puyo Puyo Tetris takes two timeless (and endlessly replayable) puzzle games and combines them into a single game. It's also great for two players.
- Buy it from Amazon -- $24 (digital copy)
Ryse: Son of Rome (PC)
Hack and slash your way through ancient history in this bloody tale of revenge. And hey, it's only $4.
- Buy it on Steam -- $4
Until Dawn (PS4)
With developer Supermassive Games having just unveiled the horror anthology series The Dark Pictures Anthology, now is a great time to brush up on the brilliant game that inspired it.
- Buy it on PlayStation Store -- $6 ($5 with PS Plus)
GamesAid Charity Bundle (PC)
You get 50 Steam games, including several Metal Gear Solids and Castlevanias, plus Rage and a ton of indies, for $50. And a portion of your money goes to help kids in need.
- Buy it from Green Man Gaming -- $50
New Colors for DualShock 4 PS4 Controllers
This one's not quite a deal, but if you want to add a splash of color to your PS4 setup, you can pre-order these gorgeous new DualShock 4 controllers, coming in September.
- Pre-order Berry Blue -- $65
- Pre-order Sunset Orange -- $65
- Pre-order Blue Camouflage -- $65
- Pre-order Copper -- $65