Star Wars Zero Company, one of the best games of the year so far, is finally on sale. Amazon has cut 20% off both PS5 and Xbox Series X physical copies of the game ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days sale, which starts tomorrow. The PS5 version drops to $47.97 and the Xbox Series X version drops to $47.99.
That saves you $12 on the PS5 copy, or just over on the Xbox Series X copy. It’s a new all-time low for both versions at the retailer. What’s more, neither version is marked as an Early Prime Deal, so anyone can buy it without a Prime membership.
The Deal at Amazon
The discount arrives just weeks after the game launched in late August. It’s a welcome move for players who have been waiting on a price drop. The game itself is an XCOM-style strategy title set in a galaxy far, far away, with a story that focuses on non-Force users and a non-traditional villain.
Dan Stapleton wrote about the game in IGN’s 9/10 review, calling it “an excellent tactical game that does a fantastic job of slathering on the same cinematic look and feel we saw in Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi games, incorporating strong characters and a storyline that’s refreshingly centered on non-Force users and a non-traditional villain.”
Best Buy’s Match
Amazon isn’t the only place getting in on this deal. Best Buy is running its own Techtober Sale, and it has knocked the game down to $47.99 across PS5 and Xbox Series X. That means buyers have two options for the same price.
The Techtober Sale also includes other game deals worth checking out. It runs until October 11, so there’s still time to browse. Prime Big Deal Days starts tomorrow and is worth keeping an eye on for more video game deals.
What This Means for Buyers
The timing is tight. The Amazon discount is only available until October 7, so anyone interested should act quickly. The Best Buy deal runs longer, but the Amazon version has the advantage of being available to everyone, not just Prime members.
This is a solid entry point for a game that critics have praised. The IGN review’s 9/10 score suggests the game holds up well against bigger titles in the genre. The discount makes the risk smaller.
The Bottom Line
Star Wars Zero Company is a game worth owning, and now it’s cheaper than ever. The Amazon discount is the first major price cut since launch, and it’s available to everyone. The Best Buy option offers the same price with a longer window.
The game has already earned its reputation, and this discount extends it to players who might have waited on a lower price. At $47.97 or $47.99, it’s a fair ask for a game of this quality.
Key Facts Box
– Game: Star Wars Zero Company
– Discount: 20% off
– PS5 price: $47.97
– Xbox Series X price: $47.99
– Save: $12 (PS5), just over (Xbox Series X)
– Amazon sale ends: October 7
– Best Buy sale ends: October 11
– Prime Big Deal Days: Starts tomorrow
The discount is real, the price is low, and the game is good. There’s no reason to wait.
Source material: “Star Wars Zero Company Gets Its First Big Discount at Amazon Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days,” IGN.
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