Best Buy's gaming deals are still live after Prime Day - Nintendo Switch, PS5, and more
Prime Day might have ended, but Best Buy is running its competing Tech Fest sale through Sunday. You'll find everything you need to upgrade your PC and kit out the ultimate gaming space. Everything from mice and keyboards to laptops and consoles is on sale right now, letting you save hundreds on top brands like HyperX, Asus, and more. And if you've been putting off laptop or desktop upgrades due to high RAM costs, you can even find discounts on DDR5 kits.
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As an avid gamer who also reviews gaming gear, I put together a list of the biggest discounts I could find on the most well-known gaming brands. You can keep reading below to find out more about my favorite gaming deals at Best Buy.
Top Best Buy gaming deals
- Current price: $322 (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: $899 (47% 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: $179 (40% 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: $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.
- Current price: $1,200 (20% off)
- Regular price: $1,500
A solid mid-range gaming desktop built with an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics card. If you need more memory down the line, it supports up to 128GB so you can tackle everything from serious gaming to animation and 3D modeling.
- Current price: $950 (36% off)
- Regular price: $1,475
HP's entry-level gaming laptop got even cheaper with a 36% markdown during Best Buy's Tech Fest sale. This version is built with an AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS CPU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card. The 15-inch display gives you 1080p resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate while the 12-hour battery life means you can work and game all day before you need to charge.
- Current price: $2,839 (30% off)
- Regular price: $4,059
This high-end PC is built for serious gaming and content creation with an Intel Ultra 7 265 processor, 64GB of RAM, 4TB of storage, and an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti graphics card. This bundle also includes a mouse, keyboard, and 1TB dock.
- Current price: $1,599 (41% off)
- Regular price: $2,700
A solid mid-range gaming laptop that is built with an AMD Ryzen 7 AI Max processor, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics card. The 16-inch display gives you 2560 x 1600 resolution, a max refresh rate of 240Hz, and a 3ms response time.
- Persona 3 Reload Switch 2: $30 (save $30): A from-the-ground-up remaster of Persona 3 for the current console generation, featuring updated visuals and gameplay as well as brand new story elements.
- Nintendo Switch OLED: $369 (save $31): A "pro" version of the original Nintendo Switch that features an OLED screen for better color accuracy, detailing, and contrast in handheld mode as well as a longer battery life and more internal storage than the standard Switch.
- Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch: $40 (save $20): The long-awaited latest installment of the beloved Pikmin series has players controlling new and familiar Pikmin to solve puzzles and rescue fellow explorers.
- Silent Hill f PlayStation 5: $30 (save $20): Return to the classic psychological horror series with Silent Hill f, set in 1960s Japan and following the story of Hinako as she untangles her madness from reality.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World: $599 (save $56): This bundle includes a Nintendo Switch 2 console and a digital download code for Mario Kart World so you can start playing right out of the box.
- The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition Xbox Series X|S: $48 (save $41): The Deluxe Edition includes the base game, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions, digital artbook, soundtrack, and in-game cosmetic items.
- PlayStation VR2: $470 (save $149): Take your PS5 games to the next level with this beginner-friendly VR headset.
- Grand Theft Auto VI PS5: $79.99 (pre-order): Pre-orders are finally live for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the long-awaited GTA 6.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day runs from Tuesday, June 23 to Friday, June 26.
Do Amazon Prime members get free games?
Yes! Amazon Prime members get access to a selection of free digital titles through the Amazon Luna service. Prime members can also claim exclusive perks and bonuses through Twitch, like in-game items and discounts. This month, Amazon Luna is offering Mafia III Definitive Edition, Tomb Raider IV/V/VI Remastered, and XCOM Enemy Unknown Complete Pack, along with a slew of indie titles from GOG.
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.
What are the best Prime Day deals so far?
ZDNET's experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals we've found:
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