Best gaming deals in December 2024

Save $320 on the Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop with RTX 4070. 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 $400 on the AMD Ryzen AI 9-charged Asus TUF Gaming A14 with 32GB of RAM via Antonline. 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

One of the best Cyber Monday gaming deals knocks $250 off the Dell G16 Gaming Laptop. This gamer laptop series is known for impressive gaming performance, sturdy build quality, and outstanding productivity potential.

Features: 16-inch QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 240Hz display, Nvidia G-Sync, Intel Core i7-13650HX 14-core CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU w/ 6GB VRAM, 1TB SSD, 720p RGB camera with dual-array microphones, dual speakers, Windows 11 Home

Save $25 on the Ghost Cipher Special Edition Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller. By design, the Dream Vapor Special Edition's pink and purple color swirl is unique to every controller. It easily pairs and switches between multiple devices. It works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, and iOS.

Price check: Amazon $65 (see buying options) | Best Buy $49

Save $20 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 conroller easily pairs and switches between multiple devices. It works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, and iOS.

Save $10 on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse. This lightweight 6-button mouse features a honeycomb 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.

New HSN customers can take $10 off the Nintendo Switch Pro controller with coupon, "HOLIDAY24" 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

Save $20 on the Japanese version Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition console from top-rated seller Pro Distributing via Newegg. I bought the Japanese version of Nintendo Switch Scarlet & Violet two years ago and have had no issues. It works just the same as the US version and plays all games, so fret not.

Get your ink on with the squid-inked Nintendo Switch Splatoon version. While the game isn't included, you still get to live, breathe, and play as a squidling thanks to the vibrant ombre-colored joycons, and cute squidling and octoling patterns on both the front and back of the device.

Beat the holiday rush and buy the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle for $349 at Best Buy. This bundle includes: A Nintendo Switch OLED Console with White Joy-Cons, a full free game download of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (valued at $60), and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership (valued at $20).

Save 58% 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 $20 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.

Price check: B&H $42

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 just launched, 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 $20 off, 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.

Madden NFL 25 for Xbox Series X is now available 50% 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 $35

The latest NBA 2K25 game is currently discounted down to $30 for a limited time. Live your best bastketball-loving life in the 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 mutlitplay game called Gravity Ball. In this intense furistic game you can play with your quad in 3 vs 3 and 5 vs 5 game modes.

New QVC customers save $20 on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout. To get this deal, create an account and apply coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout to see your savings. Quantities are going fast so if it sells out, HSN has a similar offer for first-time patrons. Take $20 off your first order and use coupon code, "HOLIDAY24" to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for $49.

Price check: HSN $49 w/ code, "HOLIDAY24" (new customers only) | Amazon $69 | Best Buy $69 | Target $69 | Walmart $69

From the manufacturer: Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower.

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 $249 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 $10 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 $20 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 conroller easily pairs and switches between multiple devices. It works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, and iOS.

Save $25 on the Ghost Cipher Special Edition Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller. By design, the Dream Vapor Special Edition's pink and purple color swirl is unique to every controller. It easily pairs and switches between multiple devices. It works with PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Android, and iOS.

Price check: Amazon $65 (see buying options) | Best Buy $49

Amazon takes $10 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

The Sony PSVR 2 headset is now available for $200 off its original price, and 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 $499, 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

Sony PS5 Slim Console (Digital): $449 $374 @ Walmart
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: $374 at Amazon.

The Sony PS5 Slim is one of the best game consoles around. It packs powerful components, stunning 4K graphics, backward compatibility, and 1TB of SSD 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: $424 at Amazon.

New QVC customers save $20 on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout. To get this deal, create an account and apply coupon, "HOLIDAY20" at checkout to see your savings. Quantities are going fast so if it sells out, HSN has a similar offer for first time patrons. Take $20 off your first order and use coupon code, "HOLIDAY24" to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 for $49.

Price check: HSN $49 w/ code,"HOLIDAY24" (new customers only) | Amazon $69 | Best Buy $69 | Target $69 | Walmart $69

Save $40 on Elden Ring for PS5, 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. Elden Ring for Xbox Series X is on sale for the same price.

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.

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

A small but welcome saving can be found on this ultimate Meta Quest 3S bundle, offering everything you get with the 256GB model (including a free copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and a 3-month trial of Meta Quest+) with the Elite Strap and Quest Link cable included.

The Elite Strap adds a new layer of customizable comfort to the Quest's mixed-reality experiences, and the Quest Link Cable is a fantastic choice for using your Meta Quest headset for PCVR gaming, unlocking an entirely new platform with thousands of games to enjoy.

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

Now $50 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.

Price check: Meta $999

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 | Best Buy $99

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 $15 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 Target.

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

Best Buy is discounting the base model of the Asus ROG Ally by $150, making it now $349, which is an absolute steal for this excellent gaming handheld.

Features: 7-inch 1080p 120Hz display, AMD FreeSync Premium, AMD Ryzen Z1 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

Price check: Asus $399

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.

Save $40 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.

Lowest price! Save $200 with coupon, "LEGIONGOPROMO" and enjoy console-level gaming on the fantastic Lenovo Legion Go. 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 $549