Monitor prices for video games

Monitoring video game prices is a great way to track discounts, sales, and new releases. There are several strategies and tools you can use to stay updated on video game prices:

1. Price Tracking Websites & Apps

Several websites and apps specialize in tracking video game prices across different platforms and retailers:

• CheapShark: A comprehensive tool for tracking video game prices on multiple platforms like Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and others.

• IsThereAnyDeal: Primarily focused on Steam games, it tracks discounts and bundles across various digital platforms.

• GG.deals: A price comparison tool for digital PC games, showing discounts and historical price trends.

• PriceSpy: Helps track the prices of video games from various stores, both physical and online.

2. Set Alerts for Price Drops

Websites and apps like Honey and PriceRunner let you set up price alerts for specific games. Whenever the game hits a certain price, you’ll get a notification.

3. Sales Periods to Watch

Several major sales occur throughout the year, which often offer big discounts:

• Steam Sales (Summer, Winter, Spring, etc.) for PC games

• PlayStation Store Sales

• Xbox Store Sales

• Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

• Nintendo eShop Sales (often seasonal discounts)

4. Track Digital and Physical Prices Separately

Sometimes digital versions are cheaper than physical copies, and vice versa. If you’re open to both, make sure to compare both types of prices across different platforms.

5. Follow Online Communities

Subreddits like r/GameDeals or r/CheapGames on Reddit are great places to catch ongoing sales, hidden deals, and recommendations from fellow gamers. Many stores also have deals on social media.

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