Discounts Were Offered on Bayonetta 2, Devil May Cry, and Other Action Games
In mid-2015, a sale featured discounts on character action games like Bayonetta 2 for Wii U, the Devil May Cry HD Collection, and Metal Gear Rising Revengeance.
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In June 2015, Amazon implemented price drops on several character action games for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles. The discounts highlighted titles from established franchises, including PlatinumGames’ Bayonetta 2 and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Key Action Game Discounts
The Wii U exclusive Bayonetta 2 was listed with a 25% discount. This physical release was notable for including a separate disc with a port of the original Bayonetta, which was previously unavailable on a Nintendo platform. The Devil May Cry HD Collection, which bundles the first three games in the series for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, was available for up to 57% off its list price.
Also from the same franchise, DmC: Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One received a 13% price cut. This version was an enhanced port of the 2013 series reboot. The steepest discounts were for older seventh-generation titles. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance on PS3 and Xbox 360 was reduced by up to 65%, while Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge on the same platforms was discounted by 83%.
Other Notable Games and Hardware
The sale extended beyond character action games. FromSoftware’s Bloodborne, a recent PS4 exclusive at the time, was marked down by 29%. Other major releases saw price reductions, including Battlefield Hardline and Dragon Age: Inquisition, both of which were offered at 33% off. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was available for up to 40% off.
Hardware was also part of the promotion. The PlayStation TV microconsole was sold for 50% off its standard price. For accessories, the PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset saw a significant 61% discount.
Pre-Orders for Upcoming Titles
Alongside the deals on existing games, several major upcoming titles were highlighted with pre-order bonuses. Pre-orders for Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection on PS4 included The Nathan Drake Pack, which contained character skins and weapon customizations. Those who pre-ordered Star Wars Battlefront were offered one week of early access to the Battle of Jakku DLC. Pre-orders were also open for titles like Fallout 4 and Halo 5: Guardians.
Frequently asked questions
What was included with the Wii U version of Bayonetta 2?
The initial physical release of Bayonetta 2 for the Wii U in North America included a second disc containing a complete port of the original Bayonetta. This made it the first time the original game was officially available on a Nintendo console, adding significant value to the package for fans of the series.
Which games were in the Devil May Cry HD Collection?
The Devil May Cry HD Collection, released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, bundles the first three titles from the series. It includes Devil May Cry (2001), Devil May Cry 2 (2003), and Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition (2006). All three games were remastered with high-definition graphics.
Is DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition a sequel?
No, DmC: Devil May Cry is a reboot of the series that exists in a separate continuity from the mainline games. The Definitive Edition, released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, is an enhanced version of that 2013 reboot. It includes all previously released DLC, improved graphics, and gameplay adjustments based on player feedback.
Who developed Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance?
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was developed by PlatinumGames, the studio known for creating Bayonetta and Nier: Automata. While Kojima Productions handled the original concept and story, PlatinumGames was brought in to develop the game's signature fast-paced, stylish action gameplay, which differs significantly from the mainline Metal Gear Solid series.