The best Memorial Day video game deals, starting at just $1
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Don't look now, but gaming is having a moment. A big moment: Thanks to amazing new consoles, handhelds and games, playing has never been more popular. It’s a great escape: Immersing yourself in another world lets you take a break from this one. Just what a holiday weekend is for!
If you’re a committed gamer, chances are you’re ready for some fresh challenges. And if you’re new to this world, well, now is the perfect time to give it a shot. Retailers from across the web are doling out incredible gaming deals left and right — and we sorted through the vast array to round up the very best sales from Amazon, Walmart, GameStop and more.
Whether you have an Xbox, Sony PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, you'll find something to snap up among these next-level deals:
Best Xbox deals
On sale for $35 (was $60), Red Dead Redemption 2 for Xbox One has established itself as a classic among hardcore and casual gamers alike. Play as outlaw Arthur Morgan and the Van Der Linde gang make their mark on the Wild West circa 1899. The game has earned countless awards and accolades, and even if you’re not a big-time gamer, you’ll love Morgan’s action-packed story and the painstaking detail with which his world is rendered.
“I cant even begin to describe how much I love this game!” a delighted customer shared. “It’s the best game I have ever played. From the beginning to the end this game is perfection, it is so detailed. The game is so big it will take you months to see and do everything.”
Check out more Xbox deals:
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (one-month), $1 (was $15), mircosoft.com
Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB with Xbox Game Pass and Accessories, $600 (was $700), qvc.com
Razer Wolverine Tournament Edition Gaming Controller, $80 (was $120), microsoft.com
Xbox Series X/S
Madden NFL 21: Next Level Edition, $43 (was $70), amazon.com
The Falconeer: Day One Edition, $18 (was $40), amazon.com
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Deluxe Edition, $15 (was $40), bestbuy.com
Just Dance 2021, $31 (was $50), walmart.com
1500 Gems, $20 (was $25), microsoft.com
F1 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition, $17 (was $70), microsoft.com
Gods & Monsters, $30 (was $60), amazon.com
NBA 2K21: Mamba Forever Edition, $50 (was $100), amazon.com
Gears Tactics, $25 (was $60), amazon.com
Xbox One
Save up to half on Xbox One games, gamestop.com
The Sims 4, $5 (was $50), cdkeys.com
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, $50 (was $85), cdkeys.com
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, $13 (was $35), cdkeys.com
Minecraft, $11 (was $30), cdkeys.com
Mafia: Definitive Edition, $30 (was $40), amazon.com
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, $15 (was $60), microsoft.com
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, $15 (was $50), microsoft.com
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, $30 (was $60), amazon.com
Dying Light: Anniversary Edition, $25 (was $40), bestbuy.com
It Takes Two, $30 (was $40), bestbuy.com
NBA 2K21, $30 (was $60), walmart.com
Madden NFL 21, $18 (was $60), amazon.com
Little Nightmares II, $20 (was $30), bestbuy.com
MLB The Show 21, $50 (was $60), bestbuy.com
EA Sports UFC 4, $23 (was $60), amazon.com
Assassin's Creed Origins: Deluxe Edition, $14 (was $70), microsoft.com
F1 2020, $15 (was $60), microsoft.com
PGA Tour 2K21, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
Astro A10 XB1 Headset, $50 (was $81), walmart.com
Cyberpunk 2077, $30 (was $32), amazon.com
Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia, $15 (was $40), amazon.com
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon — Breakpoint, $15 (was $60), amazon.com
Best Sony PlayStation deals
On sale for $30 (down from $60), The Last of Us Part II for PlayStation 4 is set five years after the first game and follows Ellie and Abby as they continue their action-packed fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic United States. This is one of the most popular games around, and now it’s 50 percent off at Walmart!
“I have played it three times now,” shared a delighted gamer. “On each play-through, I found something new, which I most likely missed because of the insane attention to detail in this game. It all started to make sense after my second play-through. I think that The Last of Us Part II is one of the best storytelling masterpieces out there.”
Check out more PlayStation deals:
PlayStation Plus Membership (12 months), $40 (was $60), cdkeys.com
Playstation Plus Membership (three months), $20 (was $29), cdkeys.com
Sony PlayStation 5
Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5), $30 (was $60), amazon.com
Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla (PS5), $30 (was $60), amazon.com
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2, $45 (was $50), bestbuy.com
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2: Launch Edition (PS5), $28 (was $40), amazon.com
Godfall (PS5), $30 (was $70), amazon.com
Overcooked! All You Can Eat (PS5), $36 (was $50), amazon.com
Sony PlayStation 4
Save up to half on PS4 games, gamestop.com
Madden NFL 21: MVP Edition (PS4), $29 (was $100), amazon.com
Terra Trilogy, $20 (was $30), bestbuy.com
Persona 5 Strikers, $40 (was $60), bestbuy.com
Nioh, $10 (was $20), walmart.com
God of War, $10 (was $15), walmart.com
God of War III, $10 (was $20), walmart.com
Project Cars 3, $23 (was $60), walmart.com
Gran Turismo: Sport Hits (PS4), $10 (was $20), amazon.com
Slide Stars, $10 (was $20), bestbuy.com
Taxi Chaos, $15 (was $30), bestbuy.com
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint — Steelbook Gold Edition (PS4), $34 (was $50), amazon.com
NBA 2K21 (PS4), $20 (was $60), amazon.com
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, $20 (was $30), walmart.com
LittleBigPlanet 3, $10 (was $20), bestbuy.com
Bloodborne, $10 (was $20), bestbuy.com
Paw Patrol: On A Roll (PS4), $19 (was $30), amazon.com
Ratchet & Clank, $10 (was $20), bestbuy.com
Until Dawn, $10 (was $20), bestbuy.com
Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, $10 (was $20), walmart.com
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, $10 (was $20), walmart.com
Best Nintendo Switch deals
It's Memorial Day weekend: Time to kick back, cut loose and get down! Amazon is offering Just Dance 2021 for Nintendo Switch for $30 right now (was $50). That’s a 40 percent savings!
Just Dance 2021 comes with 40 songs to keep you moving — including “Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, “Adore You” by Harry Styles and “Don't Start Now” by Dua Lipa. The game is designed for up to six players — fun for the whole gang.
“I have all the Just Dance games — and...this may be my favorite,” shared a dancing fan. “The songs are a great mix of genres, and the choreography has enough familiar moves to make the game comfortable to jump into, but it also has some new moves that I don't think I've seen in the other Just Dance games. And the backgrounds — wow, they are amazing. It's crazy to think how far the game has come over the years. Five stars for sure!”
Check out more Nintendo Switch deals:
Save up to $40 on select Nintendo Switch games, gamestop.com
Animal Crossing: New Horizons, $61 (was $71), cdkeys.com
Nintendo Labo Variety Kit, $53 (was $70), amazon.com
Carnival Games, $15 (was $40), amazon.com
Miitopia, $46 (was $60), eBay.com
BioShock: The Collection, $20 (was $50), amazon.com
LEGO Disney Pixar's The Incredibles, $20 (was $40), amazon.com
Borderlands Legendary Collection, $20 (was $50), amazon.com
Paper Mario: The Origami King, $50 (was $60), walmart.com
Sid Meier's Civilization VI, $15 (was $20), amazon.com
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, $48 (was $60), amazon.com
Super Mario Party, $50 (was $60), amazon.com
Gear Club Unlimited 2, $22.50 (was $50), amazon.com
Pokemon Sword, $50 (was $60), walmart.com
Ring Fit Adventure, $70 (was $80), walmart.com
PGA Tour 2K21, $20 (was $60), amazon.com
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, $26 (was $60), amazon.com
Nintendo Switch Lite w/ Animal Crossing Carry Case and Accessories, $395 (was $435), qvc.com
Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Special Edition Console, $490 (was $500), hsn.com
PC gaming
Want to take your gaming to the next level (so to speak)? You'll need a mouse that offers the utmost in precision, accuracy and ease of navigating. This is it. The Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse, on sale for $29 (down from $50), has a top-of-the-line optical sensor that’s customizable for sensitivity, so its triggers will be as sharp as you please. Amazingly durable, it's rated for up to 10 million clicks, plus it’s backed with a two-year warranty for peace of mind.
“This is one of the best mice I've ever owned. It has a great feel and super quick and crisp button clicks,” wrote a delighted five-star reviewer. “The tracking is extremely smooth and precise. The software allows for excellent customization, especially the DPI button ranges. The color-changing stuff is neat.”
Check out more PC gaming deals:
Save up to $50 on PC gaming, gamestop.com
Save up to 40 percent on Atrix gaming gear, gamestop.com
Sid Meier's Civilization VI (PC), $12 (was $60), amazon.com
Vankyo Gaming Headset CM7000, $15 with on-page coupon (was $30), amazon.com
Jeecoo Xiberia USB Pro Gaming Headset, $26 with on-page coupon (was $33), amazon.com
Beexcellent Gaming Headset with Noise Canceling mic, $17 (was $40), amazon.com
WD_Black 5TB P10 Game Drive, $125 (was $150), amazon.com
Logitech 941-000121 G920 Dual-Motor Feedback Driving Force Racing Wheel, $236 (was $400), amazon.com
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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