Buying new video games, hardware, and accessories for your preferred console doesn’t need to make a massive dent in your wallet. In fact, deals happen all the time for items like these, so you can save money while investing in your favorite hobby.
TL;DR – Our Favorite Video Game Deals
These sales even occur outside of events like Prime Day, Black Friday, or publisher events like Nintendo’s eShop sale in the summer or PlayStation’s Days of Play. And while we’ll always keep you up to date on those sales and what’s included in them, here, we’ll provide you with year-round deals that are worth taking advantage of. Whether you play on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC, you’ll find the very best deals listed below.
Save on Xbox Console Bundle Deals
Select console bundles are still available right now for both the Series X and S. One of our favorite deals is on the Diablo IV Xbox Series X bundle, which you can get for $443.97 at Walmart. This was a big hit over the holiday season, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and is starting to sell out. Grab it quick before it’s gone!
Perfect Switch SD Card for $25.99 (and More Deals)
The best Switch SD card should be fast, reliable, and as future-proof as possible. That last one is important, as it’s quite likely we’ll be getting a Switch successor / the next Nintendo console within the next year or so (if rumors are to be believed). Therefore, you’re going to want to opt for the latest in SD card tech, which is a micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 memory card. That’s a lot of random letters, so to save you a bit of time we’ve left our top suggestions and deals just below for your convenience.
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Enjoy Discounts On Select Xbox Controllers
In need of another Xbox controller? Well, you’re in luck, as there are quite a few discounted right now at Amazon. In my opinion, you can never have too many controllers. You never know when someone will pop on by and want to play Overcooked or It Takes Two, or any local multiplayer game.
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Get Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 on PS5 for $49.99 & More Game Deals
One of our favorite deals right now is on the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 for PS5, which has dropped down 17% to $49.99. You can also pick up Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s Launch Edition for Xbox Series X at a discount on Amazon for $39.49, 21% off its usual price of $49.99, and Super Mario RPG is discounted at Walmart to $47.95. Check out the links below for even more great deals.
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How to Avoid Xbox’s Game Pass Price Hike ($44.99 for 3-Months of Ultimate)
By securing 3-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $44.99, you can actually avoid the hiked up Game Pass price. We recommend securing your current subscription for as long as possible. You can stack up to a maximum of 36 months of Game Pass, meaning you have the option to accumulate 3-month subscriptions up to 12 times.
Admittedly, this approach might put a strain on your wallet, totaling $539.88 if you purchase the 3-month package from the link above. However, when you compare it to the new cost of Game Pass Ultimate for 36 months at $16.99 per month, amounting to $611.64, you’ll realize you’re saving $71.76 on your subscription for the next three years. Otherwise, secure your membership for at least a year to lock in at least some savings overall.
Amazing 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $179.99
Could your PS5 use more storage? Prices have been dropping since Sony started letting people upgrade their SSDs. Right now you can get a WD Black SN850P 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 7300MBps) with Heatsink for $179.99, $90 off its usual price of $269.99. To see even more SSD deals, check out the links below.
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Get 27% Off the Anker 737 Power Bank
If you’ve been looking to pick up a power bank to use with your favorite devices, you can never go wrong with options from Anker. To see even more excellent power bank options, check out our picks below.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Official Guide for $27 (Save $18)
With these, you’ll have a detailed overview of Hyrule, a helpful walkthrough to get you through the game, and much more. Not only that, but they have gorgeous covers as well, especially the Collector’s Edition. The Standard Edition has an MSRP of $29.99 but is on sale for $18.74, and the Collector’s Edition normally runs for $44.99, but you can get it for $26.85. Plus, if you want to complete the set, the Breath of the Wild guidebook is also down to just $22.49 right now as well.
With how expensive gaming is getting in 2023, we’re trying to save you as much money as possible on the games and other tech you actually want to buy. We’ve got great deal roundups available for all major platforms such as Switch and Xbox, and keep these updated daily with brand new offers. If you’re trying to keep costs down while maintaining your favorite hobby, stay tuned for more incredible discounts.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.