http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/kotaku.com.png http://kotaku.com/tag/cheap ass gaming http://kotaku.com/tag/cheap ass gaming

Well, that didn't take long. GameStop's weekly ad reveals that the games retailer is moving copies of Haze for the low price of $39.99, a $20 drop from the suggested retail price it launched with less than three weeks ago. That could be very telling of its retail performance if GameStop is already slashing prices on the game, but publisher Ubisoft may be behind the move to get rid of some copies of the PlayStation 3 shooter. Even at forty bucks, I'd find it hard to recommend, but you'll have to decide for yourself. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5014115&view=rss&microfeed=true

Mega importer Play-Asia is slashing prices on just about everything with its Easter Egg sale. Everything (not released in the past 30 days) has been reduced 20% or more, with a handful of exceptions. The better news? You don't have to be an Japanese import enthusiast to save, as plenty of Play-Asia's stock is domestic and Asian stuff. That means you can snag deals like Ouendan 2 for $24 as well as recent releases like Devil May Cry 4 for well below retail. You could even secure one of those DualShock 3's for a song (read: cheaper than US retail). Yes, you can even get a deal on The IDOLM@STER. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=373083&view=rss&microfeed=true

Sony's attempt to penetrate the handheld market has been, comparatively, pretty darn successful. Sony expects to ship some 13 million PSPs by the end of fiscal year 2007, alongside 54.9 million pieces of software. Even though numbers are going up for the PlayStation Portable, Sony wants to make it more attractive to developers. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=352481&view=rss&microfeed=true

We're not sure whether to be amused or saddened by Sony's announcement that the stylistically sexy rhythm game Patapon for PSP is getting the unusual budget price of twenty bucks. On the one hand, we very much like cheap combined with our rhythm games. On the other, it's quite clear that someone in charge of making things cost a certain amount realizes that Patapon, no matter how favorably it has been previewed and may be reviewed, will be met with plenty of consumer head-scratching and dandruff shedding. Hopefully, the budget part of the brain will win out over the disapproval of a game that has no cars, no guns and a weird name. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=347340&view=rss&microfeed=true

Many of the already revealed Amazon "up to 50% off" deals are still active, but the online retailer isn't done slashing prices yet. If you're still looking for something on the cheap—and don't mind blowing cash on one-day shipping to get it before Christmas—or you're looking to make your post-Christmas merrier, new deals have been popping up over the past few days. Like what? Like Puzzle Quest for the Wii or PSP, now just $14.99 US, for example. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=336353&view=rss&microfeed=true Want to experience Rapture on the cheap? How about the slightly less expensive? BioShock is Amazon's current lightning deal, meaning, for the next 90 minutes, shoppers can pick up the Xbox 360 version of the game for $39.99 US. We don't expect it to drop to that price at regular retail for some time, so snap it up already! Thanks, budget minded tipsters. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=333272&view=rss&microfeed=true

Super Cheap Time Crisis 4 Alert! Want a second GunCon 3 for Time Crisis 4 multiplayer fun? If you balked at the $89.99 US asking price for Namco's latest gun shooter, maybe $49.99 is a bit easier to swallow. It's Amazon.com's current Lightning Deal and it's going fast. Proof that people still like shooting at things, regardless of nauseating the character design. Thanks to our tipsters for the heads up! More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=331520&view=rss&microfeed=true

Looking for something a little more affordable for the gamer in your life? If so, or if you're in possession of a bit of walkin' around money, Amazon has slashed prices on a good portion of this season's possible underperformers. Price drops on Beautiful Katamari, Lair, Stranglehold, Viva Pinata Party Animals, Manhunt 2 and Halo 3 LE lead the list of deals. Incidentally, I just picked up Cruis'n for the Wii. Yes, I'm serious. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=330400&view=rss&microfeed=true

If you've somehow managed to avoid catching Guitar Hero fever until only recently, the Guitar Hero Dual Pack may be right up your alley. The new edition of the Harmonix developed franchise packs in the original Guitar Hero and Guitar Hero II for the PlayStation 2 in a $60 package which, while not exactly cheap, does come in cheaper than buying the first two games separately. Reader Edward spotted it on Best Buy's site recently, but Activision makes it official today, as the game should be on store shelves as you read this. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=320187&view=rss&microfeed=true

It may not have had the damning consumer re-branding of "Tard Pack", but the original entry level model of Sony's PlayStation 3 was unquestionably deemed by PlayStation fans the ugly sister to its chrome-stripped $599 60 GB variant. Now, the 20 GB PlayStation 3, currently in stock at retailers Gamestop/EBgames, is starting to look like a worthwhile purchase at $379 USD. Featuring full backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 titles, plus four USB ports—perfect for a complete Rock Band set up—the only thing it lacks in comparison to its slightly pricier sister model, the recently announced 40 GB version, is wireless networking out of the box and extra storage space. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=313694&view=rss&microfeed=true The Halo 3 Legendary Edition is Amazon's deal of the day. If 130 bones was too rich for your blood, you can protect your cat's head and enjoy the end of the Halo trilogy for a lot less. Free shipping, too. I'm seriously tempted... Halo 3 Legendary Edition [Amazon] More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=311065&view=rss&microfeed=true

Starting tomorrow, a huge number of EA titles are going to see substantial price drops, across virtually every system. Only the Wii and PS3 will continue to see EA published games stay at current prices. The drop affects a number of next-gen priced Xbox 360 games, including Fight Night Round 3, The Godfather, and Battlefield 2 Modern Combat, bringing them to saner MSRPs. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=226202&view=rss&microfeed=true

Sure, it may be sixteen years old, but you're not going to look FREE in the face and deny it, are you? More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=216242&view=rss&microfeed=true

It may not have the cheap ass appeal of the rumored $100 Xbox 360, but Micro Center is now giving customers a $100 rebate by mail if you purchase an Xbox 360, Core or Premium. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=214538&view=rss&microfeed=true

Today's the day! Nintendo fashion victims, screen brightness afficionados, and those of us too cheap to import our Lites are now rushing to stores to snag the umpteenth iteration of the Game Boy. But wait! Warm up your printers before you venture to your local brick and mortar electronics mecca. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=179881&view=rss&microfeed=true

According to uber-news site IGN, the GBA gets its first "greatest hits" budget releases next month, when Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, Super Mario Advance (aka Super Mario Bros. 2), and Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 drop to a very cheap ass $19.99. Woot! If you were unlucky enough to deprive yourself of M&L:SSS until now, I really feel for you. It's not only the funniest game I've ever played, but one of the most refreshing RPG's of the 21st century. More »
]]> http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=159793&view=rss&microfeed=true