Where to find ‘The Last of Us’ in stock: Buy the game that inspired the HBO Max series

Translating a beloved video game franchise into television and film is notoriously a risky move. But so far, HBO seems to have accomplished the near impossible by adapting Naughty Dog’s 2013 masterpiece. Last of Us, produces an outstanding show with a stellar cast while staying true to the soul and mechanics of its source material. (For the full scoop, read his Belen Edwards review of his reporter for Mashable Entertainment.)

If you’re itching to fire up your PlayStation after watching the first episode, you’re not alone. The critically acclaimed third-person survival horror game and its sequel are beginning to sell out at major retailers after the show hits on Sunday, January 15th. premiere. Here’s a quick overview of all purchasing options (ordered by release date) and online availability at the time of publication.

Last of Us (2013)

PS3 version, original elephant It won numerous awards upon its release and quickly cemented its position as one of the greatest PlayStation exclusives of all time. (Read the review from the Mashable archive.) It’s a great collector’s item these days, with nice looking remasters and remakes available, but you can still play it if you have an older console.

Amazon has some used books(opens in new tab) About $26 last time I checked. You can also try your luck on eBay(opens in new tab).

The Last of Us Remastered (2014)

Naughty Dog got a minor facelift for PS4 a year after launch. elephant remasteredIt includes improved visuals, high-res character models, several gameplay updates, and a full 1080p single-player campaign called expansion packs. The Last of Us: Left Behind(opens in new tab) This adds several new chapters about Ellie and her friend Riley, as well as two bonus maps for the game’s faction multiplayer mode. (Reddit says it’s still alive and kicking for what it’s worth.)

PlayStation Plus Premium(opens in new tab) Subscribers can download elephant remastered For free.Otherwise get a new copy of the game From PlayStation store(opens in new tab) or best buy(opens in new tab) For $19.99, or save a few bucks on GameStop’s pre-owned version(opens in new tab) $17.99. (Amazon(opens in new tab) and target(opens in new tab)Both inventories of have been cleared within the last few days. )

The Last of Us Part II (2020)

Set five years after Joel and Ellie first traveled to the post-apocalyptic west. elephantThe grueling and gorgeous sequel has met players’ astronomically high expectations (and some) and won over 300 Game of the Year awards, making it the most awarded game of all time.it was just dethroned elder ring. Note that the first season of the HBO series only covers the events of the first game.

PS4 has two editions and PS5 has a free performance patch.

Standard version

base game of TLOU2 It retails for $39.99 but is available at Walmart.(opens in new tab) $19.96 or on Amazon(opens in new tab) $26.99.Currently stuck at full price at best buy(opens in new tab)game stop(opens in new tab)and PlayStation Store(opens in new tab)sold out at Target(opens in new tab).

digital deluxe edition

For an additional $10, you can upgrade to the Deluxe Edition from the PlayStation Store.(opens in new tab) Includes a digital soundtrack, a mini digital art book, a dynamic theme for consoles, and a set of 6 exclusive PSN avatars.

The Last of Us Part I (2022)

Naughty Dog first revisited elephant Last year’s PS5 remake featured a complete visual overhaul and modernized gameplay with new controls, new enemy AI, enhanced combat, haptic feedback, better audio, and more accessibility options. (PS: Coming to his PC in March 2023.) elephant remasteredwhich also includes left behind Single player DLC. Choose from his two editions:

Standard version

PS Plus Premium gets you a 2-hour free trial of the base game(opens in new tab) Subscribe, or buy at Best Buy, GameStop for $69.99(opens in new tab)the goal(opens in new tab), and the PlayStation store.sold out on amazon(opens in new tab).

digital deluxe edition

This edition unlocks skill upgrades, weapon upgrades, weapon skins, gameplay filters, and speedrun modes early to set players up for success. Available from the PlayStation Store for $79.99.