Best Buy has better gaming deals right now than Amazon's early Prime Day sale

• Current price: $323 (41% off)
• Original price: $550

A top-tier CPU built with content creation and competitive gaming in mind. It features a 4.7GHz base clock speed that can be boosted to 5.6GHz when you need extra power for rendering 3D animations and 4K video files or ultra-smooth gaming. It also supports up to 128GB of RAM for animation and serious gaming.

• Current price: $699 (24% off)
• Original price: $920

A high-end DDR5 RAM kit with two 32GB sticks that have been tested and matched at 5200MHz to instantly expand your PC's memory for faster loading and rendering times. And the lack of RGB lighting makes it a perfect choice for workstations or PCs that pull double duty as a gaming rig.

• Current price: $2,540 (28% off)
• Original price: $3,540

One of the top choices for gaming desktops, this version of the Alienware Aurora is built with an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, 32GB of RAM, an RTX 5070 graphics card, and 2TB SSD. It also uses a liquid cooling system for better heat dissipation and more consistent performance.

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• Current price: $1,849 (46% off)
• Original price: $3,450

A powerful laptop for serious gaming and content creation that features a 16-inch, 2.5K resolution display capable of a 240Hz refresh rate. The Legion Pro 5 is built with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics card, and a 1TB SSD.

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• Current price: $999 (41% off)
• Regular price: $1,700

This ultrawide monitor features a curved design to help cut glare and give you better color accuracy at wider viewing angles. The OLED display produces ultra-accurate colors that are bright and bold, as well as near-perfect blacks for sharper contrast and detailing. The LG UtlraGear OLED 45 has a max refresh rate of 240Hz and 1440p resolution for crisp, clean images and smooth motion while support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR prevent screen tearing.

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• Current price: $70 (59% off)
• Regular price: $170

A solid wireless gaming headset with plug-and-play compatibility for PC, Mac, and the PlayStation 5. The integrated microphone uses ANC technology for crystal clear Discord calls and in-game chat while the 30-hour battery life is perfect for weekend raids with friends.

• Current price: $199 (39% off)
• Regular price: $330

Sony's very own premium gaming headset is tailor-made for use with the PlayStation 5, but is also backwards compatible with the PS4 and can also be connected to your PC. With ANC and 7.1CH virtual surround sound, you'll get ultra-clear spatial audio to give you an edge in online matches and solo play. And the 32-hour battery gives you plenty of time to trophy-hunt before you need to think about plugging in.

• Current price: $70 (46% off)
• Regular price: $130

A mid-range gaming mouse with a simplified design that's perfect for office work as well. It connects to your PC or Mac via Bluetooth, USB, or 2.4GHz for flexible options and up to a 139-hour battery life. And with 5 programmable buttons, you can create a custom input layout for your most-played games.

• Current price: $599 (12% off)
• Regular price: $680

The Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock at Best Buy, and this bundle includes a physical copy of Pokemon Z-A, a protective travel case, and screen protector. The Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch LCD screen capable of 1080p resolution in handheld mode, but if you prefer to play on a TV, it supports 4K resolution at 120fps when in docked mode. It also has 256GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD Express and a longer battery life than the original Switch console.

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• Current price: $299 (14% off)
• Regular price: $350

The PlayStation Portal lets you take your favorite PS5 games on-the-go with remote access to your home console. An 8-inch LCD screen replaces the touchpad on a split DualSense controller for 1080p resolution and 60fps gaming. It also manages to pack Sony's Tempest 3D Audio inside for clean virtual surround sound. 

This bundle includes the PlayStation Portal handheld console, protective cover, screen protector, charging station, carrying case, thumb stick covers, a pair of wired earbuds, and a $25 gift card for the PlayStation Store.

When is Amazon Prime Day? 

 Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26. 

How did we choose these Best Buy deals?

ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. 

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.