This week’s US PlayStation Store update is chockablock with demos for a variety of high profile titles, and also serves up plenty of great deals on a wide range of compelling software.

PlayStation Plus members receive the biggest savings on a slew of EA titles released in 2011, with up to 30% off games like Crysis ($10.49) and Burnout Crash! ($4.89). PS Plus subscribers also have the luxury of downloading the latest episode of Qore for free. This month’s episode features a behind-the-scenes scoop on Twisted Metal and takes a closer look at Sony’s upcoming portable marvel - the PS Vita.

If you’re looking for a new PSN title to play then you’d do well to consider the classic arcade adventure Choplifter HD ($14.99). On the PSone Classics front, Square Enix continues to support this section of the Store with the release of Final Fantasy Origins ($9.99) - a compilation of the first two games in this iconic series.

Of course the main highlights of this week’s update are the six new demos and trials which include samples for the likes of Asura’s Wrath, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Grand Slam Tennis 2. I spent some time with the latter two this morning and both seem well worth the download.

The Final Fantasy XIII-2 demo offers at least two hours of gameplay, including side-quests, dozens of NPCs to interact with and plenty of combat to get you familiar with the game’s slightly modified battle system.

The sample for Grand Slam Tennis 2 is a little more limited as it only features one three-game match played between Nadal and Djokovic at Wimbledon. Thankfully you can adjust the difficulty of the AI and even use PlayStation Move to control your swings.

Which of these six demos will be first in your download queue? Let us know in the comments section below.

PlayStation Plus

• minis:

  • Stick Man Rescue
  • Mecho Wars

• Full Game Trials:

  • Toy Story 3: The Video Game
  • Sports Champions

• Media: Qore Episode 44 – January

• Avatars and Themes:

  • Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Felyne Fighter Avatar
  • Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Lance Avatar
  • Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Poogie Avatar
  • Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Avatar Bundle 3 (PS+ Price $0.99)

• PSN Games:

  • Burnout Crash! – 30% off (PS+ Price $4.89)
  • Crysis – 30% off (PS+ Price $10.49)
  • Deathspank – 30% off (PS+ Price $6.99)
  • Fancy Pants Adventure – 30% off (PS+ Price $4.89)
  • Gatling Gears – 30% off (PS+ Price $4.89)
  • Risk Factions – 30% off (PS+ Price $4.89)

• Add-Ons:

  • Dante’s Inferno DLC Bundle – 30% off (PS+ Price $10.49)
  • Dead Space 2 DLC Bundle – 30% off (PS+ Price $10.49)
  • Dragon Age 2 – Legacy Pack – 20% off (PS+ Price $6.39)
  • Need For Speed Hot Pursuit DLC Bundle – 30% off (PS+ Price $20.99)
  • Shift 2 Unleashed DLC Bundle: PSN Price: $24.99, Plus discount: 30% off – price: $17.49
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 – Birdie Pack – 30% off (PS+ Price $7.69)
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 – Eagle Pack – 30% off (PS+ Price $17.49)

• PS3 Full Games:

  • Dante’s Inferno Super Bundle – 25% off (PS+ Price $14.99)
  • Dead Space 2 Super Bundle – 20% off (PS+ Price $35.99)
  • Shift 2 Unleashed Bundle – 20% off (PS+ Price $39.99)
  • Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Super Bundle – 20% off (PS+ Price $39.99)

PSN Games

• Crazy Machines Elements + Trial ($9.99)

  • Hundreds of totally wacky chain reactions are just waiting to be created! Experience the latest chapter in the international, multi award-winning Crazy Machines series: “Elements”. This time with next gen visuals!

• Choplifter HD ($14.99)

  • A classic arcade adventure, reimagined in stunning HD! Pilot your chopper through frantic war zones to rescue survivors and rain down destruction! Requires 300K free space on your hard disk. To use the vibration function, a DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller is required.

PS3 Full Games

• Sports Champions ($29.99)

  • Sports Champions will let you and your friends physically engage in an array of competitive sporting activities as you go head to head in six events. With the easy to use PlayStation Move motion controller, anyone can crush, spike and smoke the competition in the ultimate sports showdown.

• Toy Story 3: The Video Game ($19.99)

  • In the Toy Story 3: The Video Game help Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the toys ensure no toy gets left behind. Dive into all new heroic adventures in Story Mode or let your imagination run wild in the exciting new open world of Toy Box Mode. Download the full game now.

PSone Classics

• FINAL FANTASY ORIGINS ($9.99)

  • Explore the beginnings of the popular FINAL FANTASY series. This collection contains the first two titles. Download this PS one Classic today!

Bundles

• Dante’s Inferno Super Bundle ($29.99)
• Dead Space 2 Super Bundle ($49.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Super Bundle ($59.99)
• Shift 2 Unleashed Super Bundle ($59.99)

Game Demos (free)

• Choplifter HD Demo (1.43GB)
• Asura’s Wrath Demo (718MB)
• Crazy Machines Elements Trial (340MB)
• Grand Slam Tennis 2 Demo (1.14GB)
• Final Fantasy XIII-2 Demo (1.74GB)
• Wanted Corp. Trial (1.97GB)

Add-on Game Content

• LittleBigPlanet 2 New Year Fireworks Costume (free)
• Dante’s Inferno DLC Bundle ($17.99)
• Dead Space 2 DLC Bundle ($21.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit DLC Bundle ($34.99)
• Shift 2 Unleashed DLC Bundle ($34.99)
• Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - Brawler Pack ($3.99)
• The King Of Fighters XIII Mr. Karate ($4.99)
• The King Of Fighters XIII Nests-Style Kyo ($4.99)
• Disgaea 4 - Battleship Gargantua (PSN Exclusive) ($1.99)
• Disgaea 4 - Celestial Host (PSN Exclusive) ($2.99)
• Disgaea 4 - Gargantua Bridge Map (PSN Exclusive) ($0.99)
• Disgaea 4 - Pirate Survival Duel (PSN Exclusive) ($5.99)
• Disgaea 4 - Prism Ranger (PSN Exclusive) ($2.99)
• Magic 2012 Deck Pack 3 ($2.99)

Rock Band 3

• “Private Eyes” – Hall & Oates ($1.99)
• “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” – Hall & Oates ($1.99)
• “Maneater” – Hall & Oates ($1.99)
• “A Prophecy” – Asking Alexandria ($1.99)
• “Ziltoidia Attaxx!!” – Devin Townsend ($1.99)
• “Hold Me In Your Arms” – The Trews ($0.99)
• “Easy Days” – Free Spirit ($1.99)
• “Just a Game” – The Blue News ($0.99)
• “Private Eyes (Pro Guitar)” – Hall & Oates ($0.99)
• Hall & Oates Pack 01 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game album: Hall & Oates Pack 01. This pack includes “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” “Maneater,” and “Private Eyes” by Hall & Oates.

Updates

• Shift 2 Unleashed (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
• Dante’s Inferno DLC Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $17.99)
• Dead Space 2 DLC Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $14.99, original price $21.99)
• Dragon Age 2 - Legacy Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $9.99)
• NCAA Football 12 - All Dynasty Time Savers (Sale) (PS3) (now $7.99, original price $14.99)
• NCAA Football 12 - NCAA 12 Power Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $12.99, original price $24.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit DLC Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $29.99, original price $34.99)
• NHL 12 - Skater Slap Shot Power Boost 3 (Sale) (PS3) (now $0.99, original price $1.99)
• Shift 2 Unleashed DLC Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $24.99, original price $34.99)
• Mass Effect 2 -­ Arrival DLC (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $6.99)
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 Birdie Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $10.99, original price $14.99)
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 Eagle Pack (Sale) (PS3) (now $24.99, original price $34.99)
• The King Of Fighters XIII Nests Style Kyo (Sale) (PS3) (now $2.99, original price $4.99)
• Burnout Crash! (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
• Dante’s Inferno Super Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
• Dead Space 2 Super Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $44.99, original price $49.99)
• DeathSpank (Sale) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
• Dragon Age II (PS3 Full Game) (Price Change) (PS3) (now $19.99, original price $29.99)
• Fancy Pants Adventures (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
• Gatling Gears (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
• NBA Jam On Fire Edition (Sale) (PS3) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
• Need For Speed Hot Pursuit Super Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $49.99, original price $59.99)
• Risk: Factions (Sale) (PS3) (now $6.99, original price $9.99)
• Shift 2 Unleashed Super Bundle (Sale) (PS3) (now $49.99, original price $59.99)
• Max & The Magic Marker - Gold Edition (Sale) (PS3) (now $4.99, original price $9.99)
• Army Of Two: Fortieth Day Digital Voucher Only (Price Change) (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
• Burnout: Dominator Legacy (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $14.99)
• Dante’s Inferno Digital (Price Change) (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
• Dante’s Inferno French Digital (Price Change) (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
• Fifa Soccer 11 Digital - English/Spanish (US And Mexico Store) (Price Change) (PSP) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
• Fifa Soccer 11 Digital English/French (Canada Only) (Price Change) (PSP) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
• Fight Night Round 3 (Price Change) (PSP) (now $9.99, original price $19.99)
• Madden NFL 11 Digital - Public Release (Price Change) (PSP) (now $29.99, original price $39.99)
• NCAA Football 2010 Digital (Price Change) (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)
• Need For Speed Shift Digital (Price Change) (PSP) (now $14.99, original price $39.99)
• Need For Speed: Pro Street UMD Legacy (Price Change) (PSP) (now $14.99, original price $19.99)
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 -­ Digital (Price Change) (PSP) (now $19.99, original price $39.99)

Avatars

• Blue Toad Murder Files Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)
• Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Avatars (x10) ($0.49 each)

Game Videos (free)

• Jak and Daxter Collection Announcement Trailer
• Escape Plan Features Trailer
• Duke Nukem Forever - The Doctor Who Cloned Me Trailer
• The Darkness II - Vendettas Co-­Op Trailer
• NFL Blitz Gameplay Sizzle Trailer
• Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Ancestors Character Pack Trailer

PS3 Themes

• Twisted Metal Theme (Qore D/L Center Only) (free)
• Glowing Jellyfish Dynamic Theme ($2.99)

Source: PlayStation Blog