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[PS5] Balatro: Special Edition $36 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

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[PS5] Balatro: Special Edition $36 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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Pretty good game, got a lot of awards recently.

It's a bit of an internet darling.

It's fun, typical deck-building game where you make poker hands with wild joker modifiers.

Hours will go by and you won't realise it.

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

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  • bargainatoraah on 03/12/2024 - 23:38
    +9

    Gonna clean up at the game awards

  • jjsu on 03/12/2024 - 23:41
    +4

    Same price at EB Games for PS5 and Switch versions.

    • Valkian24 on 04/12/2024 - 05:42

      Aww dammit, I just got it on the eShop recently. (Haven't played it yet though)

  • Freestyle on 03/12/2024 - 23:42
    +3

    Ah a game now for gambling addicts

    • FujinShu on 04/12/2024 - 00:50
      +6

      No wonder it was rated R18+ because it simulates a casino and is NOT encouraging gambling with real money.

        • FujinShu on 04/12/2024 - 18:15

          It's related to the new ACB laws regarding lootboxes and gambling in games.
          It's just REALLY stupid that lootboxes are rated LOWER than simulated gambling, when arguably it should be the opposite, since simulated gambling often doesn't have an option for inserting real-world money into the game.

    • Nalar on 04/12/2024 - 11:39

      As opposed to all those gatcha games, or anything with a loot crate

    • mrjaytee on 04/12/2024 - 19:38

      There is no wagering in Balatro

  • PainToad on 03/12/2024 - 23:44
    +1

    FYI this has been ported to Portmaster so most retro handhelds can plays this (not that I personally have any interest in it).

  • Sr1993e on 03/12/2024 - 23:48
    +3

    Man I was playing this game non stop once it got released I wasn’t working then and I would literally open my eyes and get to playing it and do the same thing at night .. so glad I got rid of my addiction lol

    • SeanConnery on 03/12/2024 - 23:52

      Is it a "good" addiction game where you feel like you've achieved something worthy or a "bad" addiction where you feel like you've wasted your life? (Note: I have over 1000 hours in Dota 2 which I now consider a waste of time).

      • PainToad on 03/12/2024 - 23:57
        +3

        Both sound like bad addictions to me. If it just leaves you feeling like you’ve achieved something but actually haven’t and you burnt a bunch of time, it’s the same result.

        Video games should be for enjoyment. If they start feeling like work that needs to be done, I see that as a problem

      • Sr1993e on 03/12/2024 - 23:57

        I mean it’s a very fun game but definitely not the “good” type of addiction you’re talking about .. never felt this with any game I ever played

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 03/12/2024 - 23:55
    +12

    Me: oh nice 1:50 am, I can fit in a quick 10 min game of balatro before sleep for 4 hours and wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the work day.

    Me at 6am: oh nooooooo

      • maxo84 on 04/12/2024 - 08:43
        +4

        Dude wtf

        • YoursTruly on 04/12/2024 - 14:38
          +1

          Ooof! so, so many negs - wow lol.
          All good anyways. Take it easy mates.

          Playing this game takes your mind off things until you realise how much time has passed, then remember why you played it in the first place (i.e to take your mind off things for a bit)

  • maverickjohn on 04/12/2024 - 00:04
    +2

    I play it casually but don't rate it as much as many of the ozb community. I think it's not worth it. Just buy it on your mobile for $15 and try.

    • Windows7forever on 04/12/2024 - 10:46
      +1

      It's fun but it's just souped up Poker to me. I don't get the hype.

  • fastnbulbous on 04/12/2024 - 00:30
    -1

    So the physical edition comes with some physical cards as well?
    Otherwise the digital editions switch/ps are reasonably cheaper ($21 and $17.95) - even as a default price
    https://www.dekudeals.com/items/balatro

    • hobo123 on 04/12/2024 - 08:16
      +1

      You can resell a physical copy right?

      • typhoonadventure on 04/12/2024 - 17:33
        -1

        you also can't have it taken away when it's rights change over, content is found that they don't want out there, they decide something isn't pc or a dev gets cancelled.

  • kekw on 04/12/2024 - 00:42
    +8

    Just buy Dave the diver, you get to dive, fish, farm, run a restaurant, seahorse racing and then play this too.

    • chimpler on 04/12/2024 - 05:26

      I love Dave the diver!

  • Andrew87 on 04/12/2024 - 01:20
    +1

    This game is like cigarettes. One round is too many, and a million is not enough.

  • Fredfloresjr on 04/12/2024 - 01:54
    +3

    If you don’t love your kids download this.

  • chimpler on 04/12/2024 - 05:25

    I've been afraid of trying this game

    • smartProverble on 04/12/2024 - 21:28

      Me too. But with Spiderman 2. And I'm not afraid of trying that game.

  • chimpler on 04/12/2024 - 05:28

    18$ on the PSstore any real upside to getting this other than getting a physical copy?

  • Stoibs on 04/12/2024 - 05:42
    +1

    Out of the loop here who has only heard about this game for most of the year since it's release; I can't imagine it's a great game to play on a non-handheld platform though right?
    Like wouldn't Steamdeck/Switch be the go? Man I wish this had a demo or something so I could seemingly lose sleep and generate an addiction like so many testimonials are claiming 😅

    • adamshere on 04/12/2024 - 06:58
      +1

      If you have an android just download the APK and play it and it you like it purchase it. That's what I did and loved it and now have it on phone, PC and PS5 haha

    • IPYF on 04/12/2024 - 12:57
      +1

      I've got a cartoonish amount of hours on PC, and that's been just fine. I tend to play it while I'm listening to a pod or a show as a dual wield for my ADHD. I probably wouldn't want it for PS5 though, because there'd no benefit to playing it on a big screen.

  • bashar20 on 04/12/2024 - 05:45

    Warning very addictive game. It’s the only game I play on Apple Arcade.

  • DingoBilly on 04/12/2024 - 05:56
    +5

    Pretty good game doesn't give this justice.

    This is game of the year for many. So well designed and an absolutely brilliant fun game.

  • SS625 on 04/12/2024 - 06:23
    +9

    Perfect for mobile. Not sure if I wanna play this Infront of a TV

    • MambaZone on 04/12/2024 - 10:06
      +1

      Agree 100%

      I bought on mobile to try it and it's been great.

  • jdreamer on 04/12/2024 - 07:10
    +4

    Great game but it’s better to play on handheld.

  • Caped Baldy on 04/12/2024 - 08:14
    +3

    It's on Android and iPhone now. I got it for $15… Not sure the differences would be worth the money.

    • WorstAgreeableRadish on 04/12/2024 - 11:57
      +1

      The game is great on Android. Touch is intuitive, and you can resume your game even if the OS kills your game in between your morning and evening commute.

  • emblurr on 04/12/2024 - 08:34
    +2

    This game is $17.95 on PSN store. Yeah I see you get some cards with the physical copy. A small sized game like this makes it very accessible by when it's digital instead of getting the disc each time you want to play. Maybe a physical copy is better seeing how addictive it is.

  • nosytt on 04/12/2024 - 08:37
    +4

    Friends don't let friends play Balatro

  • JaredS87 on 04/12/2024 - 09:20
    +6

    WARNING: Sitting on the toilet playing Balatro for a long period of time can cause pins and needles in your feet.

    • dealsforlife on 04/12/2024 - 10:20

      Do you have a PS5 in your toilet?

      • JaredS87 on 04/12/2024 - 10:41
        +1

        Lol valid. Switch.

  • roseyhead on 04/12/2024 - 11:07
    +1

    Killer game but I wouldn't play it on a TV. I sunk a few dozen hours into it on my phone with a hacked Android app before it officially released then I bought it and sunk another few dozen hours into it. A physical game disk on console seems like a great collector's item but less good to actually play.

  • Bargainendorphins on 04/12/2024 - 12:34

    This game is amazing. Highly recommend to anyone. I was hesitant to buy as it was my first "deck building" game and I wasn't sure if I would like it, now 60 hours later, I can't stop! GOTY

  • Alcaro on 04/12/2024 - 13:47

    Balatro's success genuinely baffles me. I bought Balatro in February before the hype hit and I am dead center in the theoretical target market: Roguelike, Deck builder and Poker player and it bored me to tears. There was never came a point I felt like I was had to make anything but the most rudimentary analyses of what happened to be on offer and very little agency is offered at all. This isn't like Slay the Spire where you can squeeze out a win with disciplined drafting and tactical pathing you just get what you get and I found it boring even when winning with large numbers on screen. I would not get this if you have a low threshold for repetition when not actively improving at or being challenged by something.

    • maverickjohn on 04/12/2024 - 16:54
      +2

      Completely agree. Vampire survivors on the other hand . I definitely had a problem

      • Alcaro on 04/12/2024 - 18:22

        Oh yeah, VS has jams.

  • secondsolution on 04/12/2024 - 13:57

    I bought this on Steam because I'd heard good things. Started playing it and was like "oh it's literally just a card game".

    I'm now 50 hours in and will consistently play at least one run a night. Only have one deck left to complete then will go through each difficulty. It gets really difficult on the harder difficulties.

    Side note, my partner thought I was playing online poker and was worried I was gambling away our savings. Had to explain it's fake money and just a game lol

  • Wuggle on 04/12/2024 - 18:52

    Not sure a console is the best platform to play it but still a good deal.

    Thanks OP, I was bit light on work this afternoon so thought I'd have a game of it. Opened it up on the PC….. 4 hours later….. well that was a productive afternoon.

  • Odin on 24/12/2024 - 21:46
    Merged from [PS5] Balatro: Special Edition $36 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

    Get yourself a new addiction:

    Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos

    • typhoonadventure on 24/12/2024 - 22:03
      +4

      Shal I pre-warm sir's crackpipe?

      • CascadeHush on 25/12/2024 - 08:27

        Yeah, the way people talk about it I'll be staying far away from this one. OTOH I'm pretty sure I played a demo quite some time ago, before all the hype, and I wasn't impressed.

      • Hunter9960 on 24/12/2024 - 22:48
        +1

        Bought it after the game awards and I’ve already put like 20 hrs in and only won twice lol. Super fun and addictive.

      • Freestyle on 25/12/2024 - 00:08
        -1

        love how people here mock mobile games and then end up playing games that were designed for mobile like Balatro and Vampire Survivors and then call them good games lol

        • Jaduqimon on 25/12/2024 - 00:46
          -1

          Balatro wasn't designed for mobile though? PC/Console version came out before android lol

        • HaventAKalou on 25/12/2024 - 02:00
          +1

          pretty sure both of those games are PC first and ported to mobile lol

    • annearj on 24/12/2024 - 22:15
      +2

      price matching eb games - switch version also available at eb games for $36

    • XVX on 24/12/2024 - 22:19

      Loving this game at the moment. It's not as addictive as people make it out to be though, at least not for me. Most the time I have a run and I end up getting stitched up just before finishing the run by an annoying boss, then I am happy to put it down there and come back to it later. I would say something like Vampire Survivors is way more addictive than this game. Personally I also feel like Inscryption is a far more enjoyable and fleshed out experience, which constantly makes me wonder why something like this is blowing up while Inscryption never did.

      Highly recommend this game though, none of that was a negative towards this game, just my thoughts. It is well worth the $36 and it's hard to not enjoy this one.

    • MambaZone on 24/12/2024 - 22:21
      +5

      Recommend on mobile $15 I think

      • Ezuku on 24/12/2024 - 22:32
        +3

        Agreed. Way better on mobile. Naturally the danger is that it's way more addictive when it's portable.

    • Maverick1002 on 24/12/2024 - 22:36

      Can anyone who owns the game or is familiar with it help clarify something for me?

      Is there any difference between the physical Balatro: Special Edition and the digital version on the PS5 store? I noticed that the PS5 store edition is on sale for $17.95, and I'm wondering if it's also the Special Edition or just the standard version.

      Thanks in advance!

      • Hunter9960 on 24/12/2024 - 22:47

        Exactly the same game but on a disc so you own it and comes with a case, cover and physical collector cards.

        • Maverick1002 on 24/12/2024 - 22:48

          Oh, so you get the actual playing cards? That's nice. Missed it this time.

          • XVX on 25/12/2024 - 10:21

            @Maverick1002: Still the same price at EB Games if you were still after a copy

            • Maverick1002 on 25/12/2024 - 10:33

              @XVX: Nice, will price match it at JB Hi-Fi. Thanks mate!

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