The best gaming deals of the week: Save on ‘Baldur’s Gate 3,’ Xbox Game Pass, and a Switch Lite bundle
Go ahead and park yourself in front of that air conditioner: The dog days of summer have ushered in a slew of discounts on popular video games and systems. The PlayStation Store’s huge Summer Sale is live until Aug. 14, Xbox is discounting game upgrades and Ubisoft titles until next week, and the My Nintendo Store is offering steep markdowns on multiplayer games through Aug. 11. Meanwhile, retailers like Walmart and Target are giving last-gen gamers the chance to save on select consoles ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Don’t worry about combing through every single offer yourself. Below, we’ve rounded up the absolute best gaming deals from across the web for the week of August 7.
Best PlayStation deal
Why we like it
This is the biggest discount we’ve ever seen on the standard edition of BG3 — it rarely goes on sale. But truth be told, we think it’s worth it even at full price: Larian Studios’ fabulously written RPG was Mashable’s second-favorite game of 2023. “No two playthroughs will ever be the same, with the game itself capturing a zeitgeist of experienced, casual, and non-gamers alike that no other game on this list can do,” wrote assistant editor Chance Townsend. Note that the digital deluxe edition that tacks on extras like a Divinity Bard Song Pack, an exclusive dice theme, an Adventurer’s Pouch, and other bonus content is also marked down in the PlayStation Store.
More PlayStation deals
Games
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Deluxe Edition — $ 14.99
$ 59.99(save $ 45)Cyberpunk 2077 — $ 29.99
$ 49.99(save $ 20)God of War Ragnarök — $ 39.99
$ 69.99(save $ 30)Hades — $ 12.49
$ 24.99(save $ 12.50)The Last of Us Part II Remastered — $ 39.99
$ 49.99(save $ 10)Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — $ 45.49
$ 69.99(save $ 24.50)Madden NFL 25 (preorder) — $ 69.99 + free $ 10 Best Buy gift card
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — $ 49.69
$ 69.99(save $ 20.30)Octopath Traveler II — $ 24.99
$ 59.99(save $ 25)Red Dead Redemption 2 Ultimate Edition — $ 29.99
$ 99.99(save $ 70)Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition — $ 44.99
$ 89.99(save $ 45)
Consoles and accessories
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 — $ 39.99
$ 49.99(save $ 10)Sony INZONE H3 — $ 78
$ 99.99(save $ 21.99)HyperX Cloud III — $ 79.99
$ 99.99(save $ 20)Sony INZONE H5 — $ 129.99
$ 149.99(save $ 20)SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P — $ 159.99
$ 179.99(save $ 20)Seagate Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD (2TB) — $ 199.99
$ 259.99(save $ 60)Sony INZONE H9 — $ 229.99
$ 299.99(save $ 70)PlayStation 5 (Slim) — $ 459.99
$ 499.99(save $ 40) with College Football 25 purchase and Target Circle
Best Xbox deal
$ 59.97 Save $ 26.48
Why we like it
Ignore the original list price on this Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offer from Woot!, an Amazon-owned deals site: Microsoft recently upped the price of its subscription service to $ 19.99 per month, so this quarterly plan is actually worth close to $ 60. You’ll save a total of 44% if you enter the promo code VIDEOGAMES at checkout. (That takes an extra $ 3 off the advertised sale price.) If you want to lock in those savings for the long run, keep in mind that you can stack a prepaid Game Pass Ultimate subscription for up to 36 months.
More Xbox deals
Games
Assassin’s Creed Mirage — $ 24.99
$ 49.99(save $ 25)Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Gold Edition — $ 19.99 $ 99.99 (save $ 80)
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — $ 14.99
$ 59.99(save $ 45)Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — $ 34.99
$ 69.99(save $ 35)Far Cry 6 Deluxe Edition — $ 19.99
$ 79.99(save $ 60)Madden NFL 25 (preorder) — $ 69.99 + free $ 10 Best Buy gift card
Skull & Bones — $ 27.99
$ 69.99(save $ 42)
Consoles and accessories
Xbox Series X Console Wrap (Mineral Camo or Arctic Camo) — $ 22.50
$ 44.99(save $ 22.49)Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black or Robot White) — $ 43.91
$ 59.99(save $ 16.08)Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition (preorder) — $ 69.99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — $ 144.99
$ 179.99(save $ 35)Xbox Series S — $ 268
$ 299.99(save $ 31.99)Xbox Series X — $ 448
$ 499.99(save $ 51.99)Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System — $ 499.99
$ 649.99(save $ 150)
Best Nintendo Switch deal
$ 199.99 Save $ 40.99
Why we like it
This Walmart-exclusive bundle includes a turquoise, leaf-patterned Nintendo Switch Lite and a digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s a great deal at its usual sticker price of $ 199.99; the Switch Lite itself is worth that exact amount on its own. But in a lingering deal from Walmart’s anti-Prime Day sale in early July, it’s now on sale for just $ 159 (or 20% off). For those who somehow don’t own a Switch console yet in the Year of Our Lord 2024, this is a fantastic starter pack.
More Nintendo Switch deals
Games
Chicory: A Colorful Tale — $ 9.99
$ 19.99(save $ 10)Cuphead — $ 13.99
$ 19.99(save $ 6)Dead by Daylight — $ 11.99
$ 29.99(save $ 18)Fae Farm — $ 41.99
$ 59.99(save $ 18)Grounded — $ 23.99
$ 39.99(save $ 16)Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edtion — $ 41.99
$ 59.99(save $ 18)The Jackbox Party Pack 10 — $ 20.99
$ 34.99(save $ 14)Just Dance 2024 Edition Ultimate Edition — $ 42.49
$ 84.99(save $ 42.50)Kirby’s Dream Buffet — $ 10.49
$ 14.99(save $ 4.50)Kirby Fighters 2 — $ 13.99
$ 19.99(save $ 6)Kirby Star Allies — $ 41.99
$ 59.99(save $ 18)The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — $ 39.99
$ 59.99(save $ 20)Lego Star Wars:The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition — $ 17.49
$ 69.99(save $ 52.50)Mario Golf: Super Rush — $ 39.99
$ 59.99(save $ 20)Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $ 49.95
$ 59.99(save $ 10.04)Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle — $ 13.99
$ 39.99(save $ 26)Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 — $ 23.99
$ 59.99(save $ 36)Mario Strikers: Battle League — $ 39.99
$ 59.99(save $ 20)Mario Tennis Aces — $ 39.99
$ 59.99(save $ 20)Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak Deluxe — $ 24.49
$ 69.99(save $ 45.50)Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 — $ 14.99
$ 49.99(save $ 35)Nintendo Switch Sports — $ 27.99
$ 39.99(save $ 12)Princess Peach: Showtime! — $ 44.99
$ 59.99(save $ 15)Super Mario Bros. Wonder — $ 44.99
$ 59.99(save $ 15)Super Mario Party Jamboree (preorder) — $ 59.99 + free 3-month Nintendo Switch Online membership
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble — $ 37.49
$ 49.99(save $ 12.50)Trombone Champ — $ 8.24
$ 14.99(save $ 6.75)Unravel Two — $ 5.99
$ 19.99(save $ 14)
Accessories
PowerA Wireless Controller — $ 34.99
$ 44.99(save $ 10)PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller — $ 38.99
$ 59.99(save $ 21)Hori Split Pad Pro — $ 42.99
$ 49.99(save 7)Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe — $ 94.99
$ 109.99(save $ 15); extra $ 6 off with paid My Best Buy membership