Video Game Console Deals

This Nex Playground is $60 off its regular $299 price and the best price we've seen for it. It uses a built-in camera to track body movement instead of controllers, letting up to 4 players join in at once, and comes with 5 starter games including Fruit Ninja and Whac-a-Mole. Buy Now at Amazon

Best Buy has an open-box version of the ROG Xbox Ally X for just $790 in "fair condition". This condition is rated as working like new but may show dents or scratches and could be missing parts, accessories, or packaging. (You can pay a little more to get it in "good" or "excellent" condition. It's a good deal, if you don't mind some cosmetic wear as you'd pay a few hundred bucks more for it in similar condition at Amazon (there are "used" models selling for over $1,000 there.) The handheld includes 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 120Hz display, along with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Premium. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Best Buy

For members, this Lenovo Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC is down to $999.99 at Costco, bringing it down to half what you'd pay Best Buy. (Non-members pay an $85 surcharge.) It includes 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, along with an 8.8" OLED touchscreen that runs at a 144Hz refresh rate. The detachable Legion TrueStrike controllers and included carrying case round out the package. This deal ends October 11. Buy Now at Costco

Best Buy is bundling Gears of War: E-Day with an Xbox console and the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Limited Edition controller, with Series X packages saving $150 and Series S packages saving $100. Prices across the lineup range from $619.97 to $899.97 depending on the console and edition chosen. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). Deal ends October 11. Shop Now at Best Buy

This My Arcade Pocket Player Pro Ms. Pac-Man console is dropping to just $21 right now at Urban Outfitters. That's $14 cheaper than what you'd pay at Amazon. Shipping will add $7.50, or is free on orders over $60. It has a 2.75" full-color display and a built-in speaker for on-the-go arcade play. Buy Now at Urban Outfitters

Alibaba offers the R36S 64GB Mini Retro Handheld Game Console for $17.33 plus $7.84 for shipping.  Buy Now at Alibaba

Best Buy is bundling Gears of War: E-Day with an Xbox console and the new Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Limited Edition controller in transparent red. Series X packages save $150, with pricing as low as $819.97, while Series S packages save $100, starting at $619.97. Items may ship separately, and some packages are available for pre-order ahead of the game's October 2026 release. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy

This Link Retrorush handheld is $75 at Target. It's a 50% savings. It comes loaded with 128GB of storage and more than 20,000 classic games spanning several retro gaming systems. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Target

This R36TMAX handheld game console drops to $50 with a coupon applied at checkout, down from $80. It includes 64GB of storage, a 4.0" IPS screen, and a 4000mAh battery rated for 6-8 hours of play. Shipping is free.  Buy Now at Amazon

Xbox's Sales & Specials event covers digital games, controllers, headsets, and accessories, with discounts reaching up to 90% off on select console and PC titles. Standouts include Battlefield 6 at $34.99 and the Middle-earth: The Shadow Bundle at $6.99, down from $69.99. Controllers and headsets are discounted too. Shop Now at Xbox Store

A pocket-sized handheld console with a 5" 854x480 display, this suits buyers looking for a budget portable gaming device. It's $4 off the usual price.  Buy Now at Alibaba

This Grade A refurbished Nintendo Switch 2 console comes at $399.99 with a 90-day Woot limited warranty. It's the best deal we've seen for the Nintendo Switch 2 in any condition. It includes the full set of OEM accessories, such as the dock, Joy-Con 2 controllers, AC adapter, and HDMI cable, and has been inspected and tested for like-new functionality. Only one unit is available per customer while supplies last. Deal ends August 22. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company

Alibaba offers the R36S 64GB Mini Retro Handheld Game Console for $17.33 plus $7.84 for shipping.  Buy Now at Alibaba

Best Buy is offering a $50 trade-in bonus toward a new PlayStation 5 Slim, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, or PlayStation 5 Pro when you trade in an eligible used game console. Shoppers can also receive a gift card worth up to $325 depending on the traded-in console's model and condition, with the PS5 Pro priced at $899.99 and the PS5 Slim starting at $649.99. Shop Now at Best Buy

Xbox's current sales and specials cover a wide range of digital games, controllers, and headsets. DOOM: The Dark Ages drops to $23.09 from $69.99, while older titles like Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands fall to just $4.99.  Shop Now at Xbox Store

The Nintendo Switch 2 bundle drops to $449.99 on select accounts at Amazon, the biggest discount we've seen since release. You'll see an option in green for the discount on the product page if you're eligible. The bundle includes the console plus a choice of one digital game, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia. The system features a 7.9" LCD touch screen with HDR support and up to 120 fps, along with 256GB of internal storage that can be expanded with microSD Express cards. Buy Now at Amazon

At Woot, use promo code "GIFT26" to get the Nintendo Switch 2 Console for $427. It's the best deal we've seen for the Nintendo Switch 2. The bundle includes the dock, Joy-Con 2 controllers, grip, strap, and an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, giving buyers everything needed to start playing right away. Deal ends July 25.

If you're new to shopping at Woot, the same coupon takes $50 off, dropping the Switch 2 to $399. Buy Now at Woot! An Amazon Company

Apply promo code "BUYMORELENOVO" on the SteamOS Lenovo Legion Go S to drop the price to $834.99. That's $80 less than Best Buy's doorbuster deal. It pairs a 120Hz, 500-nit 8" touch display with 16 GB of memory and a 512 GB SSD, and runs on SteamOS rather than Windows. Buy Now at Lenovo

Coupon code "USAFF5" knocks an extra $5 off, putting it at the best price we've seen this year. The RG35XX is a Linux-based retro emulation handheld built around a 3.5" IPS screen with dual microSD slots, one for the system and one for extra games. It supports HD output for connecting to a TV and runs games from the NES through PlayStation 1 era. Buy Now at AliExpress