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Xbox sale round-up August 15th, 2023

  • zDrUnKeNMoNkEyzzDrUnKeNMoNkEyz2,283,456
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 05:54
    More than a few solid titles on sale, no clue what all the bitching is about.
    Monkey/s
  • PirateRyanGPirateRyanG229,013
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 06:12
    zDrUnKeNMoNkEyz said:
    More than a few solid titles on sale, no clue what all the bitching is about.
    Have you never been in one of these threads before?

    People here would complain the games are too expensive or it is a "crap sale" if every game on the list was free.
  • Posted on 15 August 23 at 06:26
    every game i want is for gold sub xd
  • Posted on 15 August 23 at 06:26
    every game i want is for gold sub xd
  • Posted on 15 August 23 at 06:26
    every game i want is for gold sub xd
  • JestingmeatJestingmeat703,953
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 06:27
    What is this DJMax everyone is talking about? Is it just a guitar hero style game but instead of a guitar you're on the one's and two's?
  • YuumedaYuumeda847,542
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 06:46
    Veedrock said:
    YO! DJMax 80% off on its first sale? Sold! And a bunch of DLC on equally steep discount, wow. It almost feels like an error, that's cheaper than it's even been on Steam, but it seems Playstation has had prices that low so I'ma trust it. I wonder how the DLC ratios will fluctuate between new players and new unlocks.

    Gonna buy Death Stranding too, leaves Game Pass tomorrow so last chance for the 20% discount. Windows games really don't see sales that often, not worth waiting for a deeper sale that may never come just for a few extra dollars off.

    EDIT: $82 for DJMax plus most DLC (anything 70%+ minus the song unlock pack). One of those $2 DLCs doesn't seem to have achievements but it's just $2 for 8 more songs, may as well indulge. Definitely gonna have to pick up an extra shift at work to justify this...

    EDIT 2: FML Ty 1 and 2 are on sale again too! I've been wanting them...anybody saying this week is bad sucks!
    DJMAX Respect V often goes -80% on steam, like really often...
    Apex Pro Player | Paladins 5x Rank #1 and Pro Player | Taiko 2x Rank #1 | DJMAX Rank #1 | Tetris E:C Rank #1 | Chess 1950 Elo | @Yuumeda_ on Twitter.
  • YuumedaYuumeda847,542
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 06:47, Edited on 15 August 23 at 06:57 by Yuumeda
    One out of 2 DJMAX Respect V Completionists here, if you want more details about what to expect for a completion, i made a small lists of additional infos on an other thread DLC Ratio Tracking from 8/14 sale

    And for anyone wondering what the game looks like, here is what could be considered a 7/10 difficulty chart (hi Jestingmeat said:
    What is this DJMax everyone is talking about?
    )
    https://www.trueachievements.com/gameclipembed.aspx?clipid=2...
    Apex Pro Player | Paladins 5x Rank #1 and Pro Player | Taiko 2x Rank #1 | DJMAX Rank #1 | Tetris E:C Rank #1 | Chess 1950 Elo | @Yuumeda_ on Twitter.
  • Nave SutlefNave Sutlef280,021
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 07:02
    Jo12danJames said:
    Also I recommend 80s overdrive, fun throw back to those old racing games. Its cheap, fun amd a pretty fast 1000 also.
    Was just looking into that the other day, apparently quite a few people had issues with achievements.
  • CenosisCenosis321,433
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 07:20
    Rogue Legacy is a great buy at only a buck fifty. Very fun game!
    The first time I've seen part 2 on sale but I can wait till it gets a little bit cheaper.

    Beholgar looks pretty good for three bucks so I might pick that up.
  • zDrUnKeNMoNkEyzzDrUnKeNMoNkEyz2,283,456
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 07:22
    PirateRyanG said:
    zDrUnKeNMoNkEyz said:
    More than a few solid titles on sale, no clue what all the bitching is about.
    Have you never been in one of these threads before?

    People here would complain the games are too expensive or it is a "crap sale" if every game on the list was free.
    Oh, I have. Sadly, it still surprises me. Seems to be getting worse and worse. Could’ve sworn way back, it use to be more positive/fun around here. Now, it’s just bitch,bitch,bitch,gimme,gimme,gimme (kinda like what I’m doing right now I suppose.laugh)
    Monkey/s
  • PirateRyanGPirateRyanG229,013
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 07:31
    Cenosis said:
    Rogue Legacy is a great buy at only a buck fifty. Very fun game!
    The first time I've seen part 2 on sale but I can wait till it gets a little bit cheaper.

    Beholgar looks pretty good for three bucks so I might pick that up.
    Yeah. Rogue Legacy is a fantastic pick. I own it on 3 platforms now, and don't regret a single purchase of it. Always fun to play through. I've only ever 'completed' it on Steam, but about 75% of the way through on Switch, then I'll finish on Xbox One.
  • Escaflowne01Escaflowne011,102,821
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 07:33, Edited on 15 August 23 at 07:38 by Escaflowne01
    Strong sale for me I brought:

    The end is nahual: If I may say so (£2 Looks like a fun adventure game)
    NEScape! (£2 Looks bizarre, not sure what it's about, lol)
    World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap (£2 Had it on GWG but rather own it)
    From Heaven To Earth (£4 Looks like an achievement game ;) )
    The Sexy Brutale (£4 Heard good things about it)

    Backbone (£5 Played it on gamepass, Very good game)
    de Blob 2 (£6 Played the 360 version, remaster should be good)
    Skydrift Infinity (£6 Don't get many of this type of game now, looks good)
    Monster Jam Steel Titans (£7 Bargain)
    Xuan Yuan Sword 7 (£16 Big drop, Looks like a great RPG)
    COGEN: Sword of Rewind (£12 Strong looking Megaman inspired title)
    Aztech Forgotten Gods (£10 Interesting looks adventure/hack'n'slash, No reviews yet O.O)

    Very good.
  • TitianDanTitianDan1,351,868
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 08:40
    Highly recommend the game “in sound mind”, and for £2.99, its a bargain
    D Jones
  • MasterWolf5MasterWolf5280,413
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 08:41
    Saw monster prom on sale and got pretty excited. Played it a couple times with my partner and some friends and have been wanting to pick it up myself so I can play it.
  • Incr3dibleBmanIncr3dibleBman1,265,676
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 09:04
    TitianDan said:
    Highly recommend the game “in sound mind”, and for £2.99, its a bargain
    Rockhard second!
  • SilentJay76SilentJay76862,617
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 09:06
    PirateRyanG said:
    Loch Doun said:
    PirateRyanG said:
    Loch Doun said:
    PirateRyanG said:
    Loch Doun said:
    This sale sucks. A lot of these games were cheaper in past sales.
    https://www.easypeasyfinance.com/inflation-for-kids-beginner...

    (My site choice isn't meant to be mocking, it literally is one of the better explanations)

    Basically, inflation. Game prices are going to go up (not that they have ever tracked with inflation anyway). Companies do have staff to pay, after all. The economy is tough.
    Explain why sales are often cheaper on PlayStation. Is that inflation too? ??
    Probably because more players, means more potential sales, so the price can be lower.

    Xbox fans may have more disposable income too, which could push the price up slightly.

    But it's actually flicked between the two over the years.

    A few years back, PlayStation fans were complaining the games were always cheaper on Xbox.

    I guess it would depend on what game you're looking at? From a very quick glance, I can't think of any games that were drastically cheaper on PlayStation compared to Xbox.
    Wavetale, for example, is $11.99 on PSN right now, $17.99 on Xbox.
    There no excuses for this shit; it's simply Microsoft being greedy.
    Gotta fund that Activision buyout.
    Publishers set the prices, not Microsoft...

    Wavetale is only $11.99 if you have PS Plus.

    It is $16.49 without PS Plus, so just $1 behind Xbox.
    Wavetale isn't on sale in the European PlayStation store at all. So I feel like I'm required to complain about Sony being greedy. "Gotta fund those CMA/FTC bribes." /s
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  • I8ITackyticsI8II8ITackyticsI8I1,027,659
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 10:00
    Children of morta left games pass a year ago and I've been waiting really patiently for it to go on sale since. I've never purchased anything so fast. Absolutely loved what I played of it with my partner and can't wait to go back to it.
  • Unpredictable DUnpredictable D1,320,955
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 10:15
    Tervissimo said:
    DJ MAX!!!!!!!
    great !
    "I'm proud of you Sheldon" "yeah, I'm proud of me too" - lol
  • Unpredictable DUnpredictable D1,320,955
    Posted on 15 August 23 at 10:17
    zDrUnKeNMoNkEyz said:
    More than a few solid titles on sale, no clue what all the bitching is about.
    sometimes it can be an hobby, complaining for complaining's sake wink
    "I'm proud of you Sheldon" "yeah, I'm proud of me too" - lol
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