Apply promo code "LONGWEEKEND" to get this price, with other stores charging around $46 more. Buy Now at eBay
Best Buy is offering Memorial Day deals on video games, VR, gaming controllers, headsets, storage, and more accessories. Shipping is free, although certain products may incur bulk surcharges. (Pickup is also available.) Shop Now at Best Buy
Target's video game sale spans over 700 games and accessories, with discounts across platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. EA Sports FC 26 drops to $30, down from $70, and Battlefield 6 falls to $40. Shop Now at Target
- 732 products on sale
- Covers PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2
- Discounts up to 57% off
- Free shipping on orders $35+
Double Pro Week has begun at GameStop. Here are the offers:
20% extra credit on trades
Buy 2, Get 1 Free Cardsmiths Currency Series 5 Collector Boxes
Buy 1, Get 1 50% off clothing, fashion accessories, board games, and more
10% off select digital games
$10 off 2 New Games
Up to 30% off select accessories
Extra 10% off pre-owned consoles
Free Logitech Driving Force Shifter when you buy a G920 or G923 racing wheel
Shipping is free on orders of $79 or more, and pickup may also be available. Sale ends May 30, 2026. Shop Now at GameStop
Apply promo code "TAKE8OFFSALE" to get an extra 8% off consoles, racing wheels, games, gaming headsets, gaming chairs, and more. We've pictured the Used Sony Rise of the Ronin for PS5 for $24.84 after code ($38+ elsewhere new). Shop Now at eBay
Save on hundreds of games, DLC, and demos. Sale ends May 31. Shop Now at Nintendo
PowerA offers its PowerA MOGA XP5-X Plus Cloud Gaming Wireless Controller for Smart TVs, Mobile, iOS and Android for $20 (reduced from $80) via promo code "DEALNEWS" with free shipping. Buy Now at PowerA
- Wired and wireless modes
- Compatible with many connected TV's like FireTV, Roku and many others
- Model: 1510705-01
At Newegg, get this Nintendo Switch Online 12-Month Family Membership for $31 when you apply promo code "EPF4586". That's a savings of $4. Buy Now at Newegg
Retro gaming consoles like this one tend to appeal to people who want plug-and-play access to older titles without hunting down original hardware, and at $35 you're paying about $206 below the list price of $241. Apply coupon code "F8LBERMB" for a savings of $206.35. Buy Now at Amazon
Save on video games, consoles, controllers, VR accessories, and more. My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It's free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35. Pickup may also be available.) Pictured is the Nex Playground Active Play System for $239 ($300 elsewhere). Shop Now at Best Buy
Get deals on a selection of video games, consoles, and accessories in this sale at Woot. We've pictured the The C64 Mini Black Edition for $69.99 (low by $41). Sale ends May 29. Shop Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale includes Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 physical game titles at discounts of up to 60% off. Just Dance 2026 Edition Limited Edition drops to $24.99 (down from $49.99), No Sleep for Kaname Date drops to $29.99 (down from $49.99), and Assassin's Creed: Rebel Collection + Assassin's Creed III Remastered is $19.99 (down from $29.99). My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). The sale ends May 25, 2026. Shop Now at Best Buy
- 207 items on sale
- Compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
- Physical game format
- Titles from Nintendo, Ubisoft, Spike Chunsoft, and more
Best Buy offers Street Fighter 6 Standard Edition for PlayStation 5 for $19.99. It's the best price we found by $3. My Best Buy members get free shipping. (It's free to join. Shipping is free for everyone over $35.) Buy Now at Best Buy
AliExpress offers the AYN Thor Handheld Android Dual Screen Gaming Device in Pro 12-256 for $376.40 (reduced from $436.40) via promo code "AEDN60" with free shipping from a U.S warehouse.Â
It's also available in Max 16-1T for $441.64 (reduced from $501.79) via prom code "AEDN70". Buy Now at AliExpress
- Dual screen clamshell 6" AMOLED primary and 3.92" secondary displays
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with 4nm process
- LPDDR5X RAM up to 16GB with UFS 4.0 storage
- Adreno 740 GPU with active cooling system
- 6,000mAh battery with 27W charging support
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, and DisplayPort output
A compact dock replacement worth considering if you travel with your Switch and want to charge or connect to a TV without hauling the bulky original dock. Apply coupon code "EAXXMJYN" for a savings of $10. Buy Now at Amazon
- USB-C to USB-C cable included
- built-in device protection chip
- Model: CD0303-6
The Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle pairs the console with a digital download code for one of three titles: Mario Kart World ($80 standalone), Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia (each $70 standalone). At $500, the bundle saves up to $30 compared to purchasing the system and game separately. Nintendo is also raising the Switch 2's standalone price after September 1, at which point the included game is effectively free. All three bundled games scored 9/10 from GameSpot reviewers.
Buy this if: You've been planning to buy a Switch 2 and want one of its top-rated launch titles without paying extra for it. Shop Now at Amazon
- 7.9" LCD touch screen, HDR, up to 120fps
- 4K resolution output via included dock
- 256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD Express
- Three play modes: TV, Tabletop, Handheld
- GameChat: voice, screen share, and video chat
- Includes choice of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia digital download
Take up to 90% off over 300 titles at Newegg's Memorial Day Sale. That includes digital games and gift cards for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. We've pictured Middle Earth: Shadow of War for PC for $4.99 ($45 off). Sale ends May 25, 2026. Shop Now at Newegg
At eBay, get deals on a large selection of new. open-box, and refurb video gaming clearance items in this sale. Even better, you can use promo code "VIPOUTLETMAY26" to get an extra 10% off. Stock on select items may be limited. Shipping is free on all orders. Coupon expires June 1. Shop Now at eBay
Newegg offers the MSI Force GC30V2 Wireless Gaming Controller for $18.99. That's a $21 savings. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Newegg
- Supported on PC, Android devices and popular consoles
- 256-level control trigger
- Dual Vibration Motors
- Includes two D-pad covers with magnetic design
- Model: S10-43G0110-EC4
Bag this 28% discount right now. It's going for $60 or more at most other retailers today. Shipping is free. Deal ends May 29 2026. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company
Most stores charge at least $30 for this handheld device.
New Alibaba customers get free shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $10. A payment processing fee of around $1 applies. Buy Now at Alibaba
- 3.5" color display
- 640x480 screen resolution
- 3,500mAh battery
- 15,000+ built-in games
Video Games: The Basics
This category doesn’t include just the deals on games themselves; the resident deal experts here at DealNews are always on the hunt for a good deal on consoles and accessories, as well. We’ve compiled a list of advice and resources to help you dive into the world of gaming:
Consoles vs. PC Gaming
First, you have to decide just where you want to spend your gaming hours. One of the biggest debates among gamers often comes back to whether consoles or gaming computers are the superior choice.
Your answer depends on many different factors, including price, comfort, available titles, and more. For instance, gaming PCs often will pack a better graphical punch and offer smoother game performance — but at the cost of a heftier price tag. One also should consider whether a keyboard and mouse setup or a controller offers you a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. It’s also worth considering the types of games you’re interested in, as well as any specific franchises, since many titles are console-exclusive . If Mario Kart is your jam, then you probably shouldn’t be looking at a PlayStation or Xbox console.
Ultimately, your gaming platform choice comes down to personal taste, and what you can reasonably manage financially (no matter what passionate fans on the internet might insist). But no matter what your choice, you can often score cheap video game deals right here at DealNews.com.
Gaming Desktops vs. Laptops
How much space do you have to dedicate to gaming? If you have a permanent desk or home office set up, then a desktop might be the way to go. But if portability and/or travel is a concern, then you may lean towards a laptop . Keep in mind that desktop PCs will often come with better specs, such as more RAM, better audio, and more heavy-duty graphics cards.
Next Generation Game Consoles
The currently available major gaming consoles consist of the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Slim, and PlayStation 4 Pro; Xbox One and Xbox One S; and the Nintendo Switch. However, the next iteration of Sony and Microsoft’s consoles have been announced with release dates set for holiday 2020. Here’s what we know so far:
Release Date
- November 12 in US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea
- November 19 in the rest of the world
Preorders Open
- September 16 (currently already sold out most places)
Price
- $399.99 for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
- $499.99 for the PlayStation 5 including disk drive
Specs
- CPU: 8-core AMD Ryzen Zen 2 up to 3.5GHz
- GPU: AMD Radeon RDNA 2 up to 2.23GHz
- RAM: 16GB GDDR6
- SSD: 825GB
- 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive
- Tempest 3D AudioTech
- HDMI 2.1 input
- Backwards Compatibility: Most PS4 and PS4 Pro titles
Xbox Series X (formerly Project Scarlett)
Release Date
- November 10 in 36 countries
Preorders Open
- September 22
Price
- $499 or $34.99/month with 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Specs
- CPU: Custom 8-core AMD Ryzen Zen 2 up to 3.8GHz
- GPU: Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2 up to 1.825GHz
- RAM: 16GB GDDR6
- SSD: Custom 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
- 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive
- HDMI 2.1 input
- Dolby TrueHD with Atmos
- Backwards Compatibility: Xbox One, Xbox One S, and previously backwards compatible Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
Release Date
- November 10 in 36 countries
Preorders Open
- September 22
Price
- $299 or $24.99/month with 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Specs
- CPU: Custom 8-core AMD Ryzen Zen 2 up to 3.6GHz
- GPU: AMD Radeon RDNA 2 up to 1.565GHz
- RAM: 10GB GDDR6
- SSD: Custom 512GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
- HDMI 2.1 input
- Dolby TrueHD with Atmos
- Backwards Compatibility: Xbox One, Xbox One S, and previously backwards compatible Xbox 360 and original Xbox titles
Video Game Accessories
The gaming accessories you’ll be interested in will depend on your platform of choice. We’ve compiled tons of gaming essentials in our video game accessories category , but here’s a more general list to get you started:
A good keyboard is highly recommended for PC gamers. Not only can a good keyboard save your wrists some pain, but many often come with programmable buttons that help make things like QTEs (quick time events) and voice chat easier to navigate in-game.
Speaking of saving your wrists, a good mouse can be just as essential. Wired or wireless may be somewhat of a personal preference, but it can also mean the difference in a perfect shot or a slight miss, thanks to glide quality, sensor type, DPI, and tracking speed. You may also want to look for a mouse that also has programmable buttons and customizable software, if you want to get very specific about your shortcuts.
A good pair of headphones is crucial, whether you’re playing on PC or console (most controllers have a headphone jack, if you’re worried about playing at a distance from your machine). Not only do most games come with a killer soundtrack, but headphones can make or break stealth-based gameplay. Plus, if you’re interested in co-op gameplay with friends or family members, a good pair of headphones with a built-in microphone are a must have for voice chat.
Usually purchased on a monthly or yearly basis, membership cards often net players free and discounted games, plus online gameplay benefits. These can be a great way to pad your game library out, test new game demos, and bag even more cloud storage space, just to name a few perks.
Upcoming Game Releases We’re Excited About
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release Date: September 18, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Release date: October 29, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Release Date: November 6, 2020
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X (Timed exclusive)
Release Date: November 10, 2020
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Release Date: November 10, 2020 for Xbox Series S/X; November 12, 2020 for PS5
Platforms: Google Stadia, PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Release Date: November 10, 2020
Platforms: Google Stadia, PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Release Date: November 10, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Release Date: November 10, 2020 for Xbox Series S/X; November 13, 2020 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: November 12, 2020
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: November 12, 2020
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: November 12, 2020
Platforms: Google Stadia, PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Release Date: November 19, 2020
Video Games Blog Articles
Why It’s Important to Avoid Buying Game Keys from Sketchy Resellers
Game Developers Were Caught Inflating Prices for Steam’s Summer Sale
Trade and Professional Organizations
While professional gaming is indeed a thing, there are also a myriad of organizations out there for the professionals who develop, test, and rate games before they reach the general public. Here are some links to a few groups that may be of interest to you:
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences
The Entertainment Software Association
The Entertainment Software Rating Board
The Independent Game Developers Association
The Association for UK Interactive Interactive Entertainment
Popular Video Game Stores
Searching for video game deals now? Here are some links to our favorite game store pages. Check back often to see which stores are running gaming sales on consoles, games, and accessories.
Industry Statistics
We all know gaming is a growing industry, but just how big is it? We were curious as well, so we dug around a bit to see what we could learn:
- As of 2019, 54% of U.S. computer and video gamers identified as male, while 46% identified as female.
- While around 40% of video game players fell in the 18 to 35 year age range in 2019, a combined 39% spanned the 36 to 49 and 50 years or older brackets, showing that gaming is a hobby for anyone.
- The video games market is expected to surpass a net worth of over $ 90 billion in 2020 , up from $78.6 billion in 2017.
- Smartphone games have surged in popularity recently, with 60% to 70% of players saying they play app games commonly .
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy a digital or physical game copy?
Digital game downloads often come with midnight releases, the ability to pre-load titles before they release, and the added benefit of not being able to break or get lost. Digital games can, at times, make transferring saves between consoles a hassle. But with the increasing popularity of cloud saves, this is becoming less of a problem. Physical game copies come with case art for collectors, and they sometimes include pre-order bonuses. It’s worth checking into on a case-by-case basis.
Brittany has been working at DealNews since 2013; she started out on the coupons team, and now navigates the waters of deal writing. As a member of the Content team, she spends most of her time sussing out whether stores are actually offering a good sale, as well as being a stickler for all things grammar and formatting. She spends most of her free time at home entertaining her small shih tzu puppy, testing new recipes, and traveling other worlds via video games and novels.