The Top 5 PS3 Bargains

In these times of economic uncertainty, every dollar counts. That means that how you spend your few available entertainment dollars is more important than ever. It’s not only important to pick quality titles, but also games that will give you as much gameplay as you can get for as little money as possible. Well, at the PlayStation Monger we’re here to help. This weeks Top 5 takes a look at the games that will get you the most bang for your buck, ensuring that while the economy may be crashing around you, there is still plenty for you to play.

5. Fallout 3

The post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. portrayed in Fallout 3 offers a huge sandbox for gamers to play around in, even if it is teeming with radioactive mutants. This large world offers dozens of hours of gameplay, as it would take quote a while to explore the entire area. Even better, the game begs for multiple playthroughs, as you can get a totally different experience based on whether or not you play as a good character, a bad one, or somewhere in between. The only downside is that it is a full price release.

4.WipEout HD

It’s no secret that we are big fans of WipEout HD, and there’s good reason for it. Not only is it one of the best racers on the PS3, it is also a steal at just $19.99. And with 8 different circuits and some great online multiplayer, it’s a game that will last you well into the new year.

3. The Orange Box

Now it’s really hard to deny this deal. Take one of the best first-person shooters of all time, Half-Life 2, add in the great multiplayer mayhem of Team Fortress 2 and the awesomeness that is Portal, and you have possibly the best gaming box set on the market. The best part is that most retailers are now offering The Orange Box pretty cheap, so you can grab all of these great games for $29.99 and under.

2. Burnout Paradise

Sure, it may be just a racer, but it’s a racer with a metric ton of content to go along with it. When you pick up Burnout Paradise (which, by the way, is available for download on the PlayStation Network) not only do you get the excellent retail release, but also all of the content that Criterion Games has released since its launch. This includes a bunch of new cars, the addition of motorcycles, and a few new game play modes. Not bad for $29.99.

1. LittleBigPlanet

But when it comes to bang for your buck, it is really tough to beat the value of LittleBigPlanet. This absolutely charming platformer offers a plethora of new content every day thanks to the magic of user generated content. This ensures that there is always new levels for you to try, a lot of which are quite good. Sure, it’s a full priced game, but it’s one you can play almost infinitely.