RPGs discounted heavily during holiday sales

Multiple RPG titles are seeing significant discounts across platforms like PS5, Switch, and Xbox as part of holiday and Black Friday promotions. Highlights include remasters and new releases priced as low as $17. These deals offer opportunities to build physical collections of classic and modern JRPGs.

Overview of Deals

Holiday shopping brings deep discounts on RPGs, evoking nostalgia for unwrapping games during winter breaks. Sources highlight sales on both new entries and remastered classics, available at retailers like Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy. Prices have dropped notably since Black Friday, with many titles 40-60% off their original MSRP.

Key RPG Discounts

  • Visions of Mana: The action-RPG sequel is $20 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S physical copies, praised for reinvigorating the Mana series.
  • Final Fantasy XVI: A 2023 GOTY contender at $20 across stores, noted for its music, performances, and cinematic action despite some repetition.
  • Unicorn Overlord: Vanillaware's strategy RPG is $25 on PS5 and Switch, lauded for exceptional art and hybrid combat, though the story is convoluted.
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: The 2025 open-world immersive sim is $40 on PS5 and $30 on Xbox, a Game Awards nominee improving on the original.
  • Fantasian Neo Dimension: Mistwalker's turn-based adventure, rooted in Final Fantasy origins, is $30 on PS5 and Switch, transcending its mobile roots.
  • Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Konami's collection of PS1 classics is $30 (down from $50) on Switch, PS5, and Xbox, with HD upgrades, QOL features, and Suikoden II hailed as one of the best RPGs ever.
  • Persona 3 Reload: The remake is $17 on PS5 at Amazon, favored for its melancholy teen narrative over flashier series entries.
  • Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age: Underrated dense entry at $25 on PS5 and Switch, with polished visuals and MMO-like job systems.
  • Super Mario RPG: Switch remaster with improved combat is $25, a affordable alternative to rare SNES originals.

Other deals include Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake at $35 and Octopath Traveler 2 at $35-$37. PC options via Steam are also discounted, like Suikoden for $26.49. These promotions emphasize physical editions for collectors, with stock varying at GameStop.

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As 2025 draws to a close, retailers like Amazon and Fanatical are slashing prices on gaming accessories and software bundles. Key offers include docks for portable handhelds, special-edition controllers, VR game collections, monitors, and mini PCs, all aimed at enhancing holiday gaming setups. These discounts, published on December 22, provide significant savings on popular products from brands like UGREEN, Microsoft, Samsung, and GMKtec.

The HD remaster of Bravely Default Flying Fairy, a classic JRPG from the Nintendo 3DS era, is now available at a reduced price on Amazon. Exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title, the game offers updated visuals and new features for both newcomers and returning players. Amazon Prime members can purchase it for $30, down from $40, in a limited-time deal.

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Continuing Switch 2 holiday promotions—following Micro Center's recent $50 discount on the standalone console—Nintendo launched its official Holiday Sale on December 22, with up to 75% off eShop games like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and a $50 cut on the Mario Kart World bundle, available until January 5 amid end-of-year value hunting.

Green Man Gaming is running a holiday sale until January 9, featuring discounts on over 500 titles, including several Steam Deck verified games priced under $10. This event provides Steam Deck owners with affordable access to popular games, though new releases are not included in the budget range. Additional bundle options from other retailers like Fanatical and Humble enhance the value for handheld gamers.

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This week marks the launch of several Japanese video games, with Code Vein II and Makaism: Frenzy of the Netherworld standing out as major titles. Code Vein II arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, while Makaism: Frenzy of the Netherworld launches on PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Switch. Other notable releases include mystery adventures Dark Auction and DUSK INDEX: GION.

Video game hardware sales in the United States plummeted in November 2025, marking the worst performance for the month since 1995 despite the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2. Only 1.6 million units sold, with the PlayStation 5 outselling the newcomer. Rising prices and economic factors contributed to the downturn.

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A limited-time deal on the PlayStation Store allows PS5 owners to purchase the acclaimed 2017 first-person shooter Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus for just $5.99. The 85% discount ends on January 22 and requires no PlayStation Plus subscription, though the game is already part of the Extra and Premium tiers.

 

 

 

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