Best gaming deals in April 2025: Save big on laptops, handhelds, and games

Now $370 off, the HP Victus 15-fb2063dx is one of the best sub-$500 gaming laptop deals available now. Don't let the modest cost fool you, it's configured to deliver a solid gaming experience without you having to spend a small fortune. Ideal for casual gamers and students who want a laptop that can handle light gaming, the HP Victus is a budget-friendly choice.

Features: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080) 300-nit 144Hz anti-glare display, AMD Ryzen 7535HS 6-core CPU, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX 6550M GPU w/ 4GB VRAM, 512GB SSD. Windows 11 Home

Walmart is slashing $195 off the 2024 MSI Thin 15 gaming laptop for a limited time. We didn't get our hands on this exact laptop for a review. However, we've tested several MSI laptops. We're fond of the MSI Raider GE78, GT77 HX Titan, and Katana 15 and find that MSI laptops generally deliver powerful graphics and overall performance.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display, Intel Core i5-13420H 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 512GB SSD, 720p HD webcam with microphone, 99-key keyboard with Anti-Ghost key and red-backlight, Windows 11 Home

Save $91 on the AMD-charged Acer Nitro V if you want outstanding gaming performance without paying a fortune. We didn't test this exact configuration, however, in our review of the Intel i7 RTX 4050 version, we liked its solid performance and decent battery life.

Features: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS 6-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvdia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home

The Lenovo LOQ 15 with the RTX 4070 used to be $1,199, but it's got a hefty price cut down to $899. We didn't test it, however, the Lenovo LOQ earned a solid rating of 4 out of 5 stars from our sister sites TechRadar and T3. Toting solid gaming performance and fast refresh rate for AAA games, it's an exceptional value for the price. It's a wise choice if you want a fast and responsive laptop that runs cool and quiet. Beyond gaming, it's perfect for video editing and day-to-day multitasking.

Features: 15.6-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 350-nit 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen 7435HS 8-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, RTX 4070 GPU w/ 12GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

You can now save $300 on the AMD Ryzen AI 9-charged Asus TUF Gaming A14 with 32GB of RAM via Antonline. Even at Walmart, it's down a whole lot from its previous price of $1,799.

In our Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2024) review we awarded this laptop a 4.5 out of 5 stars and Editor's Choice ratings. We were shocked by how lightweight this thing is. Weighing in at just under 3 pounds and measuring 0.7 inches thick, it's nearly on par with an ultrabook. If you're on the hunt for a super-portable yet powerful laptop for gaming, creating, and productivity, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 is a wise choice.

Features: 14-inch 2.5K WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 400-nit 165Hz display, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 12-core CPU, AMD xDNA NPU, Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU w/ 8GB VRAM, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Home

Price check: Antonline $1,399

Save $17 on the Sky Cipher Special Edition Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller. It pays homage to the retro clear Xbox controller with its transparent blue design, silver interior, and metallic features. The Xbox wireless controller easily pairs and switches between multiple devices. It works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, and iOS.

Save $15 on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse. This lightweight 6-button mouse features a honeycomb design and a 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.

New HSN customers can take $10 off the Nintendo Switch Pro controller with coupon, "HSN2025" at checkout. This must-have Switch accessory features motion controls, HD rumble and built-in Amiibo functionality. I own one myself and it's lightweight, comfortable and the battery lasts for 40 hours.

Cheaper option: 8bitDo Pro 2 Gamepad for $39 from 8bitDo via Walmart

Sonic x Shadow Generations, the latest version of Sonic Generations which features a standalone campaign revolving around Shadow the hedgehog facing off against Black Doom, is now discounted for just $29. Considering the game is still so new, this is an excellent deal, and if you're a fan of Sonic, you can get one of the best games in the franchise now.

Now seemingly permanently discounted from its MSRP of $59 down to $38, Unicorn Overlord is an epic tactical fantasy RPG from legendary development company Vanillaware, which is responsible for beloved titles like 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, comes a gorgeous game featuring an expansive cast of over 60 characters to make up in your party.

Save $20 on the 7-in-1 Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics for Nintendo Switch. This is a particularly excellent deal since you're getting seven games all in one. Jump into crossover action combat with heavy hitters like X-men VS. Street Fighter, and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 New Age of Heroes. You'll also get the mash buttons with a rare beat 'em up game, The Punisher.

Price check: Nintendo eShop 49 | Walmart $29| Best Buy $49

Save 70% on Ubisoft's Just Dance 2025 for Nintendo Switch. Dance to chart-topping hits, pop party anthems, all-time classics, viral internet phenomena, and more, including: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter, “Lunch” by Billie Eilish, “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga, and “Unstoppable” by Sia.

Price check: Amazon $25 | Best Buy $50

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now $51 at Amazon, down from $59, and this is hands down one of my favorite Switch deals right now. This game is a Switch staple, and it's endlessly entertaining. Whether you play by yourself or with a group of friends, hours will fly by just as fast as the cute little racing cars you'll find yourself driving across all the different tracks.

Much like Mario, Donkey Kong is an absolute Nintendo staple that many of us might have played growing up. I was surprised to find it on discount, as these Nintendo hits don't often get marked down, but you can now buy it at 28% off at Amazon.

If there's one game you're going to play on the Switch, it should be a Mario game -- I say this as someone who grew up playing these! This bundle includes: A Nintendo Switch OLED Console with Blue and Red Joy-Cons, a full free game download of Super Mario Bros. Wonder (valued at $67), and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership .

Save $2 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.

Save $11 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.

Madden NFL 25 for Xbox Series X is now available 60% off. From EA Sports: Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE powered by BOOM Tech on Xbox Series X|S. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions and new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball.

Price check: Best Buy $39

The recent NBA 2K25 game is currently discounted to $19 for a limited time. Live your best basketball-loving life in The City and dive into a host of features, including the return of MyCOURT, iconic NBA 2K MyPARKs, and the Boulevard of the Stars. Also new to the series as a paid add-on is the fast-paced multiplayer game called Gravity Ball. In this intense futuristic game, you can play with your quad in 3 vs 3 and 5 vs 5 game modes.

Love Star Wars? Love Ubisoft's open-world games? Look no further than Star Wars Outlaws, an adventure game where you can travel throughout a galaxy of unique cities and landscapes, and live as an outlaw as you take on intense missions.

The excellent Microsoft Xbox Series X is the world's most powerful gaming console. It features 12 teraflops of processing might (the PS5 has 10.28 teraflops) supports 4K gaming at up to 120fps, and is 8K ready future-proof.

Features: Blu-Ray disc player, 8-core 3.8-GHz AMD Zen 2-based CPU, 12 teraflops of power, supports 4K at up to 120fps (8K ready future-proof), backward compatibility, 1TB custom SSD

Buy the Xbox Series X for just $299 at Best Buy. This next-gen system offers 4K gaming and lightning-fast load times in a small, compact design. We recommend you grab it while it's still in stock.

Amazon takes $30 off the 1TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S. This is a great deal considering it sold for $220 at launch. 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.

Price check: Best Buy $149

Save $17 on the Sky Cipher Special Edition Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller. It pays homage to the retro clear Xbox controller with its transparent blue design, silver interior, and metallic features. The Xbox wireless controller easily pairs and switches between multiple devices. It works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, and iOS.

This snazzy Xbox wireless controller is now on sale, priced at just $45 with a 31% discount. I own this one myself (mine is purple, though) and it's been great. You can connect it to the Xbox Series X|S, but also to a Windows PC or an Android/iOS device -- and the battery holds for ages.

Amazon takes $5 off the PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S with Lumectra. Featuring multi-zone RGB lighting including 4 lighting zones and 3 lighting modes, this controller is super customizable.

Features: Multi-zone RGB lighting, integrated IR, share button, 2 mappable buttons, 3-way trigger locks, dual rumble motors, analog sticks, 3.5mm stereo headset jack

Playing online in a wired headset is no fun, especially on an Xbox. Those games can get pretty heated, and cables just get in the way. This Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 headset is now just $161, and it sports 60mm drivers, AI noise cancellation, and an impressive battery to keep you gaming for ages. We've dubbed it the best all-around Xbox Series X|S headset in our roundup of the best Xbox headsets.

It's rare to see a discount that big, but that's what happens to sports games - once the season ends, those price cuts start rolling in. EA Sports College Football 25 is now just $23, down from $69, and it serves up updates such as the new wear & tear system that increases realism and adds a bit of a challenge.

Save $24 on the game Lies of P for PS5 — a dark fantasy action game inspired by Pinocchio. From the Developer: In this grim reimagining of Carlo Collodi's treasured tale, Pinocchio is trying to find the mysterious Mr. Geppetto. His journey takes him to Krat, a Belle Époque-inspired city whose humanity has been lost to madness and killer puppets.

If you're looking to go on a bit of a nostalgia trip all the while battling it out on your PlayStation 5, you're in luck. This title, belonging to the timeless Dragon Ball franchise, is now 36% off and will only cost you $45. There's practically no better way to unwind after a long day than to beat up some enemies and master earth-shattering attacks.

Elden Ring for PS5 has dropped in price since its release, and it now costs just $49. It's also the best open-world game we've played. In our Elden Ring review, we found the game's striking, open-world environment and breathtaking sense of scale impressive. We were also fond of the game's challenging bosses. We gave Elden Ring an overall rating of 4 out of 5-stars and our Editor's Choice award.

Call of Duty is a staple if you're a fan of shooters, and if you are, then Black Ops 6 doesn't need any introduction. You can now get Black Ops 6 at a $7 discount if you shop at Walmart. Don't forget to pair this one with one of the best gaming mice - you'll need it.

Price check: Amazon $69 | Best Buy $69 | Target $69

If you prefer disc-less gaming, the Sony PS5 Slim digital console is for you. It supports 4K graphics, backward compatibility, and affords you 1TB of storage. Expect lightning-fast load times thanks to a high-speed SSD as well as deeper immersion haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D audio.

Price check: $449 at Amazon.

The Sony PSVR 2 headset is now available at $59 off compared to its original price, and you're also getting the Horizon Call of the Mountain game in this bundle, too! The PSVR2 is compatible with laptops via a PSVR 2 PC adapter (sold separately for $59). In our PSVR 2 review, we rated it 4 out of 5 stars and gave it our Editor's Choice Award. We recommend the PSVR 2 for its cool, futuristic design, fast, easy setup, and interesting catalog of games.

Features: Eye tracking, adaptive triggers, Tempest 3D Audio Display: 4K OLED, 2000 x 2040 per eye Refresh rate: 90Hz, 120H Field of view: 110 degrees Sensors: 6-axis motion sensing system, IR camera, capacitive controller sensors, IR LED position tracking Feedback: Haptics on controllers and headset Connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 Weight: 19.8 ounces

At $479, the Sony PS5 NBA 2K25 Console Bundle(Digital Edition) is an excellent value. This bundle includes: PlayStation 5 disc-less console, DualSense wireless controller, and a full game download of NBA 2K25 (valued at $70).

Features: New slim disc-less design, ray-tracing, 4K gaming at up to 120 fps, HDR support

At just under $300, this Meta Quest 3S Batman: Arkham Shadow Bundle is an excellent value. In our Meta Quest 3S review, we gave it a 4 out of 5-star rating for its solid passthrough and hand tracking. It's the most affordable Editor's Choice virtual reality headset.

This bundle includes a Meta Quest 3S headset 128GB, 2 Meta Quest Touch Plus Controllers (with AA batteries included), 2 x Wrist Straps), Batman: Arkham Shadow, and a 3-month trial of Meta Quest (valued at $70 total).

Price check: Best Buy $299 | Meta $299 | Target $299 | Walmart $299

In our Meta Quest 3 review, we rated it a solid 4 out of 5 stars for its lightweight design, seamless virtual/mixed reality experiences, and full-color passthrough mode. We also praise its great audio and large game library — it's the Editor's Choice VR headset

Features: Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Dual RGB cameras at 10x the resolution of the Quest 2 for incredible passthrough visuals, adjustable pancake lenses offering 4K+ Infinite Display visuals with a 110 x 96 degrees field of view, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 3D spatial audio from built-in speakers, 8GB of RAM, and TruTouch haptics through the new Touch Plus controllers, 512GB of storage

Price check: Best Buy $499 | Meta $499 | Target $499 | Walmart $499

HTC might not be the go-to for VR headsets, but the discount here is hard to pass up on. Now $499 (down from $699), the HTC Vive Pro 2 brings you 5K imagery, a 120-degree field of view, and a 120Hz refresh rate combined with a solid battery life. We haven't tested this one ourselves, but a $200 discount is a great deal.

Now $65 off at Amazon, the Meta Quest Pro VR headset is $550 less than when it first launched. The Meta Quest Pro features dual LCD panels with 1800 x 1920 pixel resolutions, Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Platform SoC, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. If you want to enter the world of mixed reality, the Quest Pro may be worth the splurge.

Keep your Quest 3 powered up and ready to go with this handy charging station. It has mounting points for the headset and both controllers, and it even includes some rechargeable batteries for the latter. It’s also a nice stand to display your headset on, instead of just leaving it lying around on your desk like a savage.

Price check:  Meta $129

While all available models of Meta Quest headsets offer a second-to-none standalone VR experience, there are two main hang-ups with the platform: battery life and wireless PCVR experiences.

A good Link cable like the, INIU Oculus Link Cable (now 36% off for a limited time), can offer solutions to both, providing a steady charge to your headset, while also offering smooth and reliable data transfer when streaming PCVR games. As a bonus, it's also far cheaper than Meta's official Quest Link Cable.

Save a little bit and customize your Meta Quest 3 with these nifty colored head straps. Available in Elemental Blue and Blood Orange, these replace the existing facial interface and head strap, giving your headset a touch of style while still offering the same great support and comfort.

Price check: Meta $49

Pac-Man is a classic arcade game enjoyed by generations of players. In this challenging and rewarding game, you'll guide Pac-Man through a maze, eating all the dots while avoiding the ghosts. The Pac-Man Pocket Player Pro is a must for Pac-Man fans and retro game collectors.

While we're not huge fans of the MSI Claw, those who have already decided they want to purchase the handheld gaming device for themselves can currently get it for a steep discount from Amazon.

Features: 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 500-nit 120Hz touchscreen, Intel Core CU5 135H CPU, Intel Arc graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GBSSD

Asus has cut down the price of the ROG Ally, making it now $399, which is an absolute steal for this excellent gaming handheld.

Features: 7-inch 1080p 120Hz display, AMD FreeSync Premium, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6-core processor, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon RDNA 3 GPU w/ 4GB VRAM, 512GB of storage, Dolby Atmos support, 1 x USB-C port, Windows 11

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.

The Lenovo Legion Go is slightly discounted, giving you an extra $30 to spend on games. One of the best PlayStation Portable alternatives, it supports remote play, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net and more. To get you started, it includes 3 free months of Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming service which affords you access to more than 100 games.

Features: 8.8-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 500-nit 144Hz touch screen, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11

Price check: B&H $699