Square Enix Kicks Off Massive Xbox Live Sale

For the next week Square Enix is offering almost its entire catalogue of Xbox 360 games and DLC for 50 percent off their standard prices.

It seems that every week a new, impressive sale crops up on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Publishers love the digital distribution scheme because it completely negates distribution costs. As a result, even massively discounted titles will generate a profit. Knowing this, it comes as little surprise to see publisher Square Enix offer a swath of generous discounts, but few could have anticipated the size and scope of the firm’s latest promotion.

We’ll get to the full, extensive list in just a moment, but first a few highlights.

While most discounts in this sale are a simple 50 percent off, a few titles have received even deeper discounts. The excellent Deus Ex: Human Revolution, for instance, is now available as an Xbox Live On-Demand title for a mere $15 — that’s 60 percent less than its standard price. Likewise, virtual Hong Kong action flick Sleeping Dogs has been marked down to a very tempting $20, while Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days can be yours for only $10.

But it’s not just full games seeing huge discounts. This sale also applies to downloadable content issued by Square Enix. All of the DLC for Sleeping Dogs has been discounted by half, along with offerings for Just Cause 2 and Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.

Have a look at the full scope of the deal and try not to go too overboard on your purchases. The sale ends on March 18, so you’ve got a few days to decide which games and DLC are really worth it. All prices are listed in terms of Microsoft Points, unless otherwise noted.

XBLA

? Mensa Academy – 400 MSP
? Mini Ninjas Adventures – 400 MSP
? Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light – 600 MSP
? All Zombies Must Die! – 400 MSP
? Puzzle Arcade – 400 MSP
? Geon: Emotions – 400 MSP

Games on Demand

? Deus Ex: Human Revolution – $14.99/£8.99/€14.99 (60% Off)
? Tomb Raider: Underworld – $9.99/£8.99/€9.99 (50% Off)
? Tomb Raider: Anniversary – Now $9.99/£8.99/€9.99 (50% Off)
? Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – Now $9.99/£8.99/€9.99 (25% Off)
? Mini Ninjas – $14.99/£8.99/€14.99 (50% Off)
? Supreme Commander 2 – $14.99/£8.99/€14.99 (50% Off)
? Dungeon Siege III – $9.99/£8.99/€14.99 (50% Off)
? Sleeping Dogs – $19.99/£8.99/€14.99 (44% Off)

DLC Packs

Deus-Ex-Human-Revolution

? The Missing Link in Deus Ex: Human Revolution – 600 MSP
? Explosive Mission Pack – 120 MSP
? Explosive Mission Pack & Tactical Add On – 320 MSP

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

? A Hazardous Reunion – 200 MSP
? Raziel and Kain – 200 MSP
? All the Trappings – 200 MSP

Just Cause 2

? Black Market Aerial Pack – 80 MSP
? Black Market ‘Boom’ Pack – 80 MSP

Tomb Raider: Underworld

? Beneath the Ashes in Tomb Raider: Underworld – 400 MSP
? Lara’s Shadow in Tomb Raider: Underworld – 400 MSP

Battlestations: Pacific

? Carrier Battles Map Pack in Battlestations: Pacific – 280 MSP
? Mustang Unit Pack – 80 MSP
? Volcano Map Pack – 280 MSP

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

? Alliance Weapon Pack – 120 MSP
? Multiplayer Masks Pack – 80 MSP
? The Doggie Bag in Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days – 280 MSP

Sleeping Dogs

? Tactical Soldier – 80 MSP
? Street Racer Pack – 160 MSP
? The Swat Pack – 160 MSP
? The Movie Masters Pack – 80 MSP
? Nightmare in North Point Pack in Sleeping Dogs – 280 MSP
? Police Protection Pack – 120 MSP
? Martial Arts Pack – 120 MSP
? GSP Pack – 120 MSP
? Deep Undercover Pack – 120 MSP
? Triad Enforcer Pack – 120 MSP
? The Dragon Master Pack – 320 MSP
? Square Enix Character Pack – 80 MSP
? Top Dog Silver Pack – 80 MSP
? Top Dog Gold Pack – 120 MSP
? Red Envelope Pack – 120 MSP
? Retro Triad Pack – 80 MSP
? The High Roller Pack – 120 MSP