Best gaming deals in September 2023
Upgrade your gear with today's epic gaming deal

The best gaming deals on the road to Black Friday are quite impressive at the moment. We're seeing solid pre-holiday discounts on gaming laptops, monitors, arcade cabinets, video games, select consoles and gaming accessories.
Frugal gamers typically look for the best gaming deals during big sales events like Prime Day or Black Friday. However, you can score solid deals on all things gaming throughout the year. And now, is one of the best times to save.
So whether you're looking for a new gaming notebook, console or want to stockpile video games, we have your back. We're sharing the best prices on all things gaming right here. From gaming laptops to arcade cabinets, see today's best gaming deals below.
Best gaming deals — Quick links
- Amazon: save up to 55% on gaming accessories
- Best Buy: save up to $500 on select gaming laptops
- Target: save up to 50% on select video games and accessories
- Walmart: save up to 60% on select video games and accessories
- Steam: save up to 80% off during the SEGA Wonderland sale
- GameStop: save on new and pre-owned video games
Best gaming deals right now
- Logitech G502 Hero Gaming Mouse:
$79$34 @ Amazon via on-page coupon - Microsoft Xbox Controller w/ Watch Dogs Legion Deluxe:
$129$47 @ antonline - MSI Pulse 15 RTX 4070:
$1,899$1,799 @ Newegg - Mortal Kombat 1 (PC Steam Code):
$69$59 @ Newegg via coupon, "LCHXPSEP" - Starfield Xbox Series X|S, PC (Code):
$69$64 @ Newegg via coupon, "5STARFLD" - Lenovo Legion Go (Coming Soon): $699 @ Best Buy
PC gaming
Logitech G502 Hero Gaming Mouse: $79 $34 @ Amazon
Save $45 on the Logitech G502 Hero via Amazon's on-page coupon. This wired gaming mouse has 11 programmable buttons for custom gaming and adjustable weights which allows the user to control how movement feels.
Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition (PC Steam Code): $109 $99 @ Newegg via coupon, "LCHXPSEP"
Save $10 on Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition for PC at Newegg via coupon code, "LCHXPSEP" at checkout. This premium edition MK1 game includes: 6 new playable characters, 5 new Kameo characters, 1 week early access to DLC characters, and the Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage.
Mortal Kombat 1 (PC Steam Code): $69 $59 @ Newegg via coupon, "LCHXPSEP"
Save $10 on Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition for PC at Newegg. Apply via coupon, "LCHXPSEP" at checkout. to drop the price to $59.
Lenovo Gaming PCs: up to $600 off @ Lenovo
Save up to $600 on select Lenovo gaming PCs like the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 with RTX 4080 CPU. Prices start at $665 for the top-rated RTX 3050-charged Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop.
Gigabyte G5 RTX 4060: $1,099 $949 @ Amazon
Save $150 on the Gigabyte G5 with the powerful RTX 4060 GPU inside. For under $950, you get a 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz display, Intel Core i5-12500H 12-core CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3: $99 $59 @ Amazon
Save $40 on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 gaming headset. It features custom-made high fidelity drivers, an AI-assisted noise cancelling mic, dual-zone RGB lighting and a lightweight design. It works with PC, Mac, Switch, PlayStation and mobile devices via USB-C. This is the headphone to buy if you want superior audio quality, a comfortable fit and broad compatibility. Grab it now for just under $60, its lowest price yet.
HyperX Cloud II Wired Gaming Headset: $99 $74 @ Best Buy
Save $25 on the HyperX Cloud II Wired Gaming Headset. With its sleek aluminum frame, memory foam ear cups, and 7.1 Surround Sound, the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is one of the best gaming headsets you can get. The HyperX Cloud II Wired Gaming Headset work with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Price check: Amazon $79
HyperX Pulsefire Haste: $49 $39 @ Amazon
Save $10 on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse. This lightweight 6-button mouse features a honey-comb design, Pixart 3335 optical sensor with customizable DPI settings of up to 16,000 DPI. That's just techy talk for this mouse is fast, precise, and has smooth tracking. Pick it up now for its lowest price yet. This is one of the best HyperX deals you can get.
HyperX QuadCast S: $159 $126 @ Amazon
Save $33 on the HyperX QuadCast S. This premium USB- condenser microphone greatly enhances your vocals for gaming, streaming, and podcasts. It features RGB lighting, an anti-vibration shock mount, a pop filter, gain control. The HyperX QuadCast S works with PC, Mac, PS4, and PS5.
Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: $39 $29 @ Amazon
Save 50% on Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope, the latest adventure in the franchise. Team up with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, and their friends on a galactic journey to defeat a malevolent entity and save your Spark companions.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: $69 $53 @ Walmart
Save $17 on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This Nintendo Switch exclusive game is the sequel to "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild". Shape your destiny as you explore the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and mysterious islands floating in the skies above.
SanDisk 256GB Memory Card:$53 $25 @ Amazon
Save $28 on this officially licensed 256GB SanDisk MicroSD card for Nintendo Switch. It delivers incredible read and write speeds of 100MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively for faster game transferring.
SanDisk 512GB Memory Card: $129 $47 @ Amazon
Save $83 on the 512GB SanDisk MicroSD card for Nintendo Switch offers high-capacity storage for games. This high-speed memory card delivers incredible read and write speeds of 100MB/s and 90MB/s, respectively for fast file transfers. If it sells out, you can get it at B&H for $49 ($80 off).
Nintendo Switch OLED Model: $349 @ Best Buy
Best Buy currently has the Nintendo Switch OLED in stock. Play at home on the TV or on the go with the Nintendo Switch OLED. In addition to the screen with vivid colors and sharp contrast, the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model includes a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port for TV play, 64GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio.
Nintendo Switch Lite w/ 128GB microSD: $234 $214 @ Amazon
Save $20 with this Nintendo Switch Lite with 128GB SanDisk microSD card bundle at Amazon. Compact and lightweight with a sleek, unibody design, the Switch Lite is great for handheld gaming anywhere. Unlike the other Switch consoles which have detachable Joy-Con controllers, the Switch Lite has fully integrated controls and a built-in D-pad. It's outfitted with 32GB of Switch game storage which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD.
Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Seagate Storage Expansion Card: $219 $149 @ Best Buy
Save $70 on the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S. It adds 1TB of storage to your game drive without compromising graphics, latency and load times. If you're on the brink of maxing out your storage or want to prevent it, the Seagate Storage Expansion Card is a must.
Xbox Wireless Controller (Stellar Shift): $69 $49 @ Target
Save $20 on this space-themed Xbox Stellar Shift Special Edition wireless controller. it features a color-shifting, blue-purple shimmer and purple swirl design textured grips for enhanced comfort. It works with Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs and laptops.
Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: $129 $99 @ Amazon
Save $30 on the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller. It features interchangeable thumb-sticks, paddles and D-pads, adjustable tension thumb-sticks, rubberized palm grips, the ability to save up to three custom profiles and a rechargeable battery with charging dock.
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller (Electric Volt): $64 $51 @ Walmart
Save $14 on the Xbox Wireless Controller in Electric Volt. It features triggers and bumpers and Hybrid D-pad. Button mapping and improved responsiveness of dynamic latency input elevate your gameplay. It works with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One.
NBA 2K23 Xbox Series X: $39 $13 @ Best Buy
Save $26 on NBA 2K23 for Xbox Series X. Rise to the occasion and realize your full potential and prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCareer mode. Or, take on NBA or WNBA teams in Play Now mode to experience true-to-life gameplay.
Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle: $559 $469 @ antonline via eBay
The Xbox Series X is a stellar console for anyone who wants a library of games without paying a fortune. Diablo IV is an amazing game for people who love RPGs and class-build systems.
PS4|PS5
Sony PS5 Console: $499 @ Best Buy
The best-selling Sony PS5 console packs powerful components, stunning 4K graphics, and backward compatibility. Expect lightning-fast load times thanks to a high speed SSD as well as deeper immersion haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D audio.
Samsung 990 Pro SSD 2TB: $289 $134 @ Amazon
Save 53% on the PS5 compatible 2TB Samsung 990 Pro M.2 SSD. This is a worthy investment if you want to add lightning fast storage space your gaming PC or console. Its read/write speeds are 40%/55% faster than the Samsung 980 Pro at up to 7,450/6900 MB/s.
WD Black 1TB SN850X SSD: $179 $79 @ Newegg
Save $100 on the 1TB WD Black SN850X Internal M.2 2880 SSD. For most people, 1TB is the sweet spot in terms of expanded storage size. It hits speeds of up to 7,300MB/s for seamless gameplay. It works with PC and PS5 consoles.
Sony PS5 HD Camera: $59 @ Best Buy
The Sony PS5 HD camera features dual lenses for capturing yourself in smooth, sharp 1080p imagery. It lets you quickly create a recording or live broadcast of your gameplay via your DualSense wireless controller’s dedicated Create button.
VR Headsets
Meta Quest 2: $399 $299 @ Meta
The Meta Quest 2 is now $100 less — permanently. Fromerly known as the Oculus Quest 2, the Meta Quest 2 is the best VR headset for the price. It enhances everything we loved about the original Oculus Quest with its lightweight, comfortable fit, crisp graphics and expanded social and sharing features. You can get it from Best Buy for the same price.
Meta Quest Pro VR Headset: $1,499 $949 @ Amazon
Save $50 on the Meta Quest Pro VR headset, that's now $550 less than when it first released. It features dual LCD panels with 1800 x 1920 pixel resolutions, Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Platform SoC, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It you want to jump into the world of mixed reality, the Quest Pro may be worth the splurge.
Price check: Meta $999
Varjo Aero VR Headset: $1,990 $990 @ Adorama
Save $1,000 on the Varjo Aero VR Headset thanks to a permanent price cut. In our Varjo Aero review, we gave it 3.5 out of 5-stars for its stunning visuals, comfortable, lightweight design and built-in 200Hz eye tracking. The Varjo Aero is a pro-grade headset for anyone who want the best virtual reality has to offer.
Acade1Up
Arcade1Up Pac-Mania Legacy Edition: $499 $399 @ Best Buy
Save $100 on the Pac-Mania Legacy Edition arcade cabinet with 14 retro games. It includes Pac-Mania, Pac-Man Pac & Pal, Super Pac-Man, Pac-Man, Plus Pac=Land, Galaga, Galaxian, Galaga '88, Dig Dug, Dig Dug II, Rompers, and Rolling Thunder. This arcade cabinet features a 17-inch color LCD screen, molded coin door, matching riser, and light-up marquee.
Arcade1Up NFL Blitz Legends: $599 $499 @ Amazon
Upgrade your game room with the Arcade1Up NFL Blitz Legends 3-in-1 arcade machine. It includes NFL Blitz, NFL Blitz ‘99, and NFL Blitz 2000: Gold Edition. Originally released by Midway in the late ‘90s and officially licensed by the NFL, this was the iconic, showboatin’ football title that featured every pro team during that time and legendary players in their over-the-top best.
Handheld consoles
Nintendo Switch Lite w/ 128GB microSD: $234 $213 @ Amazon
Save $21 with this Nintendo Switch Lite with 128GB SanDisk microSD card bundle at Amazon. Compact and lightweight with a sleek, unibody design, the Switch Lite is great for handheld gaming anywhere. Unlike the other Switch consoles which have detachable Joy-Con controllers, the Switch Lite has fully integrated controls and a built-in D-pad. It's outfitted with 32GB of Switch game storage which is expandable up to 2TB via microSD.
Asus ROG Ally: $699 @ Best Buy
Purchase the Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming console for $699. In our Asus ROG Ally review, we gave it solid 4 out of 5-star rating for its smooth gaming performance, bright, vivid 120Hz 1080p touch screen and lightweight, comfortable design. Simply put, the Asus ROG Ally is an exciting addition to the handheld gaming world.
Valve Steam Deck: $399 @Steam
Purchase the Valve Steam Deck, one of the best handheld gaming consoles around. The base model features a 2.4-GHz AMD Zen 2 quad-core CPU, 8-core RDNA 2 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage. If you require more storage, you can get the Steam Deck with 256GB SSD or 512GB SSD for $529 and $649, respectively.
Logitech G Cloud: $349 $299 @ Amazon
Save $50 on the Logitech G Cloud gaming handheld. It supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now, Xbox Remote Play and Steam Link. Access libraries of AAA of PC and console game titles from the cloud — anywhere.
Powkiddy RGB20S: $89 $69 @ Powkiddy
Save $20 on the Powkiddy RGB20S handheld game console via coupon, "POWKIDDY" at checkout. The 32GB base model ships with 3000+ pre-installed retro games. The 64GB and 128GB storage models comes with 15,000 and 25,000 games, It features a 3.5-inch (640 x 480) IPS display and runs on a 1.5-GHz ARM 4-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Its 3500mah built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 8 hours on a full charge. You may also buy it from the Powkiddy Official Store on AliExpress
Powkiddy V90: $59 $34 @ Powkiddy
Save $25 on the Powkiddy V90 via coupon, "POWKIDDY" at checkout. This Nintendo Gameboy Advanced SP-like handheld ships with 3500+ games and has a flip-open, clam-shell design, 3-inch (320 x 240) IPS display and 4 hour battery life. The 64GB or 128GB storage models comes with 15,000 and 25,000 games. You may also buy the Powkiddy V90 from the Powkiddy Official Store on AliExpress
Haopapa Retro Plus: $35 @ Amazon
The Haopapa Retro Plus features 218 classic games across several categories including: sports, puzzle, arcade, shooting, racing, adventure and more. It features a 3.5-inch LCD screen and can connect to your TV with the included AV cable. Its bult-in rechargeable battery last provides 4-6 hours of gameplay.
My Arcade Go Gamer Classic: $19 @ Amazon
For just $19, you can get the My Arcade Go Gamer Classic is a mini retro handheld gaming device. It's loaded with 300 fun and easy to play video games including puzzles, soccer, tennis and much more. This compact little player fits in your pocket, purse, bag or backpack! It features a full color 2.5-inch screen, illuminated buttons, built-in speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack. It's powered by 3 AAA batteries (not included).
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Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets and bargain shopping to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and 11 years of tech and entertainment journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV shows and pro-wrestling matches.
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