This weekend brings a variety of deals across games, home media, and collectibles. Players can find discounts on titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, alongside a significant sale on the Criterion Collection.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, considered the definitive version of the first part of the Final Fantasy VII remake series, is available for $29.99 on Nintendo Switch 2 and $19.99 on PlayStation 5. This title follows Cloud Strife and his companions from the beginning of their journey through their escape from Midgar, serving as a starting point for those looking ahead to future installments.
Barnes & Noble is hosting a 50% off sale on the Criterion Collection, presenting an opportune time to acquire 4K Blu-rays. These releases often feature director-overseen transfers and include substantial bonus content. This sale is highlighted as one of the best opportunities of the year for collectors.
Amazon has discounted Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake to $39.99. This collection offers ambitious remakes of the classic titles, with Dragon Quest II in particular receiving significant story enhancements, making this edition the definitive version. The remakes have been praised for beautifully recapturing the retro magic of the originals with a modern presentation.
For those in need of audio equipment, the Elgato Wave:3 USB microphone is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon, a $60 reduction. The Wave:3 is designed for clear speech, featuring a noise shield to mitigate plosive sounds. Its companion Wave Link app allows for easy audio mixing and adjustments.
Nioh 3 is available for $47.49 on PlayStation 5, a $20 discount from its release price in early February. The game has been lauded for its best-in-class combat, which revitalizes its established formula with a distinct split between Samurai and Ninja styles, and its successful transition to an open-world structure.
Fans of art and LEGO can find the LEGO Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night set on sale for $136 at Amazon. This 2316-piece set allows builders to recreate the iconic painting in brick form and includes a Vincent Van Gogh minifigure, offering a unique way to incorporate art into a display.
Silent Hill f is also available for $29.83 this weekend. This entry in the series is noted for its unique story, penned by Ryukushi07, with contributions from composer Akira Yamaoka. The Amazon edition includes a two-sided poster and a Day One items pack.
Movie enthusiasts can purchase the Batman 4K Film Collection for $32.99 on Amazon. This bundle includes Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin, offering a discount of over 20%.
Storage solutions are also part of the deals, with a 256GB Samsung microSD Express Card priced at $39.99 on Amazon. This card is noted as being compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 and is particularly relevant given the substantial storage requirements of modern games, such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth which can exceed 100GB.
Finally, the Tokyo Ghoul manga box set, containing all 14 volumes, is available for $77.74, a saving of over $100. The set, featuring the classic series by Sui Ishida, also includes an exclusive double-sided poster. The author of this report, Noah Hunter, is a freelance writer and reviewer with experience in Japanese gaming journalism.