Hump Day Deals: Big W Tech Sale, Cheap PlayStation 4, Showbag Sale

Hump day (AKA Wednesday) is arguably the most boring day of the week. So why not liven things up by grabbing one of these nifty online bargains? Deals that caught our eye this week include: Big W’s big tech sale, cheap Xbox and PlayStation bundles, the latest free courses from Udemy.

Games/software

  • Big W is selling the 1TB Playstation 4 with Horizon Zero Dawn for $393.10 (a saving of $155.90)
  • You can also get The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Special Edition on PS4 and Xbox One for $23.20 (save $51.20) and The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for $63.20 (save $15.80). More deals here.
  • TNT Stream Unblocker gives you unfettered access to Netflix libraries from around the world. You can currently snag a lifetime plan for as low as $45 AUD. Here are the details.
  • The PlayStation Store is having a games big sale. Click here for the highlights.
  • This week’s Humble Bundle focuses on sci-fi RTS, adventure and strategy games. Normally, the total cost for these products is as much as $219. On Humble Bundle, you choose the price of $1 or more. As always, you can divvy up what you spend between the developers, Humble Bundle and the nominated charity.
  • You can also still get the PlayStation THQ Nordic bundle. Normally, the total cost for these products is as much as $334. On Humble Bundle, you choose the price of $1 or more. As always, you can divvy up what you spend between the developers, Humble Bundle and the nominated charity.
  • It’s not just retailers that are getting into the spirit of the season by throwing huge discounts on games. Xbox has gotten in on the act as well, and there are plenty of solid deals available. Here are the highlights.
  • Here are the cheapest copies of Yooka-Laylee in Australia.
  • Origin has knocked up to 60% off PC games. Take a look here.
  • Udemy is offering another 22 online courses for free. Topics include O7 Scientifically Proven Steps to Increase Your Influence, Become an Android Developer from Scratch and Learning Python. Click here to see the full list.

Computers/Gadgets

  • Big W’s eBay store is having a big clearance sale across all categories; including televisions, cameras, video games, consoles, tablets, home appliances, smartphones and Lego. Click here for the best deals.
  • Catch Of The Day is throwing a Top 250 Tech Buys sale, including Nintendo products and heaps of headphones. Click here to start browsing.
  • The Sony Xperia X is a 5-inch Android smartphone boasting a Full HD display, 23-megapixel camera and 32GB of integrated storage. For a limited time, you can get it from JB Hi-Fi for $399 – that’s $200 off the RRP. Here are the details.
  • When you pre-order an LG G6 through Telstra, you’ll also be signing up for a free 43-inch 1080p LED TV worth $1099. Gizmodo has the details.
  • Kogan is selling a 65-inch curved 4K TV for $1199. Click here for details.
  • Keen to pick up a Samsung Galaxy S8? Here’s the best plan from every Australian telco.
  • And here’s a corker Samsung Galaxy S8 deal from Wooloworths.
  • Here’s a list of eBay’s best retailer deals, including tech sites PC Byte, The Good Guys and Harvey Norman.
  • Dick Smith is having a clearance sale on items across multiple categories.
    Here are the deals.

Food/Drink

  • KFC is selling 30 chicken nuggets, two large chips and four dipping sauces for $15.95. Details here.
  • Looking to up your home cooking skills? This free cookbook has tons of tasty recipes that will save you cash without sacrificing flavour.
  • Time for a groceries run? Here are this week’s best deals from Coles.

Miscellaneous

  • Catch of the Day is throwing an Easter show bag sale. Click here to start shopping!
  • The Australian taxi-booking app Ingogo has upped the number of Qantas points customers earn to up to 1000 points for the first five rides. In addition, Ingogo customers can join the Qantas Frequent Flyers program for free by downloading the app – a saving of $89.50. Details here.
  • Kogan is selling the Komodo 8 Person Screened Tent for $219 with free shipping. Click here for details.
  • The Humble Bundle is having a sale on Python ebooks. Here’s what’s on offer.
  • Each Wednesday, Aldi runs a ‘Special Buys’ sale on a range of heavily discounted items. Today’s deals focus on kitchen appliances, furniture and eco bathroom gear. Click here to see the full range of deals.

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