This week’s gaming deals see specials on just about everything you could ask for.
BT Games, Dion Wired and Takealot all have great deals, including mice, keyboards, consoles and games.
Diablo 3 console pre-order special (BT Games) – R456.00 each
BT Games has a special on the current-gen console editions of Diablo 3.
If you pre-order either the Xbox 360 or the PS3 version, you’ll pay only R465.00, while the normal price will be R629.90.
Keep in mind you have to make your pre-order before 14 July in order to qualify for the special price.
PS Vita bundle (Dion Wired) – R2,400
Dion Wired has a PS Vita WiFi Edition, 4GB memory card and four games on special.
The games include Uncharted: Golden Abyss, FIFA 13 and download codes for Wipeout 2048 and Motorstorm RC.
The special is valid until 9 July 2013.
PS3 console, controller and game bundle (Incredible Connection) – R4,299.95

PS Vita bundle (Dion Wired)
Risen 2 Dark Waters Collector’s Edition (Takealot) – R299
Takealot has slashed the price on its Risen 2: Dark Waters Collector’s Edition to R299.
The Collector’s Edition features the following additional content:
- Making of DVD – interviews with the developers from Piranha Bytes who delve deeper into the production of Risen 2
- Soundtrack CD – The gripping tunes of the Risen 2 soundtrack will immediately absorb the listener into this fantastic pirate world
- double-sided poster – a large sized map of the game world on one side and an epic artwork featuring the hero and his crew on board their impressive ship • Pirate Flag – with the skull motif from Risen 2
- Amulet – a pendant that every pirate and Risen 2 fan will be proud of
- The Art of Risen 2: Dark Waters – an exclusive collection of art cards on high quality-paper
- Three Risen 2 stickers
Available while stocks last.

Risen 2 Dark Waters Collector’s Edition (Takealot)
Mass Effect 3: N7 Collector’s Edition for PS3 (Takealot) – R299
The N7 Collector’s Edition of Mass Effect 3 has also seen a significant price drop.
The Collector’s Edition is priced at R299 and features the following:
- Premium metal case featuring commemorative artwork of Commander Shepard.
- 70-page hardbound art book featuring hundreds of unique and gorgeous illustrations from the BioWare development team.
- Limited edition Mass Effect comic by Dark Horse Comics, complete with unique cover artwork.
- Join the ranks of the N7 with the premium fabric N7 patch.
- Exclusive 4×6 lithographic print featuring a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.
- A full collection of in-game content that can’t be found anywhere else!
- N7 Arsenal Pack – Bring the firepower with the N7 Sniper Rifle, Shotgun, SMG, and Pistol.
- Access to an additional downloadable mission and character
- Mechdog Companion – A faithful sidekick to keep you company on board the Normandy.
- Squadipmate Alternate Outfit Pack – New appearances for your favorite squad members.
- N7 Hoodie – For Commander Shepard’s casual days on board the Normandy.
- Relive all the greatest moments of Mass Effect 3 with the digital soundtrack.
BT Games Winter sale
BT Games has kicked off its Winter Sales, and included are some pretty great deals on various Xbox 360, PS3, and PC games.
One of the big console specials includes a 12GB PS3 console, God of War Trilogy and God of War: Ascension for R2999.90.
In terms of games, the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Sleeping Dogs, Resident Evil 6, Far Cry 3, Hitman: Absolution, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel and others are going for R299.90 each.
Over on the PC shelf, you can pick up Tomb Raider for R299.90, Battlefield 3: Premium Edition for R199.90, Crysis 3 for R199.90 and even Rayman: Origins for R99.90.
There are some three-pack bundle games, such as Doom 3: BFG Edition, Bionic Commando and MX vs. ATV Reflex, all three for R99.90.
The sale runs until 14 July.
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