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Festive portable deals take off from Xbox Ally, Nintendo, PlayStation and Evercade

This page started for black Friday but has moved on as the deals come and go. I will update across the festive sales, as new portable hardware deals appear. I won't hype them as "pocket change" or "fire sale" like some sites, because that's bollocks.  December deals :  Evercade has 30% off various hardware, depending on the store, check the blog for details .  PlayStation Portal is currently £20 off on Amazon UK  (another £10 off for refurbs)  Update: Valve has jumped in with 20% off the Steam Deck LCD 256GB model (down to £279 in the UK) Update: Xbox Ally has various deals (pretty short-lived, but likely getting cut again for the post Christmas sale).  Update: PlayStation Portal has £20 off the range, bringing the white and black models down to £179, and 30th Anniversary Edition to £189. (Look out for another 5% off at checkout!)  First up is  Evercade offering a clutch of offers on hardware and games on Amazon and across other stores in Europ...
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A 2024 Vita physical re-release, 1001 Spikes makes a prickly return

It is the year 2024, and the Vita is still getting physical releases, kinda! The only original copy of 1001 Spikes I see on eBay is listed for an insane £1,800 ($2,400) by an extreme optimist. 

If you're a Vita collector and really fast on your fingers, you might just be able to grab a copy for a more reasonable fee of the revamped physical release. It comes as part of Nicalis' effort to celebrate the game's 10 anniversary, with an exciting-looking book-style bundle. 

1001 spikes

Reasonably well received on its original release, 1001 Spikes was developed by 8Bits Fanatics and looks very retro, but packs in the challenge. Head over the pre-order page for when the bundles (PS4 or Vita) go live, with no idea of a production run. Bundle features include:

  • Authentic Key of Ukampa keychain in branded gift box with foam insert
  • Keychain unscrews to reveal a secret compartment, just like in the game
  • Exclusive Remix Soundtrack (2 audio CDs)
  • Retro two-color reversible English/Japanese instruction manual
  • Reversible cover sheet insert with retro box art 
  • Keepsake outer box with debossed faux leather cover and magnetic closure


Given Nicalis' spiky reputation for Vita physicals, with VVVVV an even rarer proposition, keep your eyes open for more news as the Vita continues to remain the underground gaming platform of choice for many. 

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