Gaming tech is pricier than ever, so it’s nice to see some good discounts at Amazon as well as other retailers.
Gaming tech is pricier than ever, so it’s nice to see some good discounts at Amazon as well as other retailers.
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Amazon’s annual Gaming Week is bringing discounts on video games, accessories, and PC components through May 4th. This event is smaller than Amazon’s other sales, but there are some genuinely good deals. This year, we’ve found deals on popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign, plus rare discounts on the Nex Playground console and on top-notch Nintendo Switch 2 controllers like the EasySMX S10. We’ve also found discounts on an assortment of laptops, monitors, and other gaming gear, some of which are happening at Amazon and other retailers, too.
$239
The Nex Playground is a motion-controlled console that uses its built-in camera to track your movements as you play on the TV. Designed for ages five and up, it comes with games like Fruit Ninja and Whack-a-Mole Deluxe. You can download more games, including titles featuring popular characters like Elmo, with a paid Play Pass subscription.
- You can buy the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor for $324.99 ($125 off) at Amazon, which is its second-best price to date. The impressive eight-core processor can handle multitasking without slowing down, with fast clock speeds, surprising efficiency when under pressure, and a lot of cache memory compared to other models at this price point. AMD’s 3D V-Cache specializes in helping games run smoother and possibly faster, depending on the capabilities of your other components. Read our review.
- Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is on sale for $129.99 ($30 off), its second-best price, at Amazon and Best Buy. The accessory features a 35K DPI optical sensor, which lets gamers achieve more precise aim no matter their sensitivity preferences. It offers 13 programmable buttons, while Razer’s HyperScroll tilt wheel lets you lets you choose between controlled scrolling and quicker, free-spin scrolling. As a bonus, you also get customizable RGB lighting.
$30
The middle game in Square Enix’s trilogy of remakes, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the reimagining of the classic PS1 RPG with modern visuals, an expansive open world, new gameplay elements, and even better character development.
- Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Gold Edition for PlayStation 5 includes the base game and all major DLC for just $15.99 ($14 off) at Amazon. The game was the series’ first attempt at delivering scares in a first-person perspective, though it doesn’t betray its survival horror roots. Set partly in a rundown Louisiana home, players take on the role of Ethan Winters as he tries to find his missing wife. Read our Resident Evil 7 review.
- The white Razer Raiju V3 Pro wireless controller is on sale for $169.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, marking its second-best price so far. Designed for the PlayStation 5 and PC, it’s built with competitive games in mind, offering low-latency wireless performance plus the ability to be wired for lower latency. It also features six remappable buttons and customizable triggers so you can tweak the controls to your liking, while the TMR magnetic joysticks are designed to resist drifting over time.
$27
FromSoftware’s co-op title, Nightreign, pairs the visual flair and challenging combat of Elden Ring with a host of multiplayer elements, resulting in an ever-changing take on the beloved title. The Deluxe edition includes the game along with a digital artbook, The Forsaken Hollows DLC, and a soundtrack. If you buy it from Amazon, you also get a free poster. Read our review.
- You can buy Kirby Star Allies at Amazon for $39.99 ($20 off) for $5 shy of its all-time low, making it one of the better prices we’ve seen for the whimsical Nintendo Switch title. Like most Kirby games, it’s simple and charming, with the co-op action and puzzles being the main draw. You can play with up to three other people, making it a great family-friendly option that’s easy to pick up and fun even for younger players. Read our review.
$42
The EasySMX S10 is our favorite Switch 2 controller for people who don’t want to spend twice as much on Nintendo’s option. It offers an excellent take on HD rumble, along with amiibo support and the ability to wake the Switch remotely. It features a swappable eight-way (circular) D-pad, and can also work with PC, Steam Deck, and mobile devices.
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses is available for $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon. The strategy RPG combines thrilling turn-based battles with a more personal, story-driven approach compared to most of its predecessors. You play as a professor at a monastery, guiding students to become better in the classroom and on the battlefield, and it’s especially rewarding to build a bond with them over time (that is, unless you play on classic mode where your students die permanently in battle). Read our review.
$1300
The Asus ROG Strix G16 should be able to run most games at high settings on its 1200p screen thanks to its Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU. The laptop also offers a 16-inch 165Hz display, nine ports, and loads of RGB lighting.
- The Razer Barracuda X is down to $64.99 ($35 off) at Amazon, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen on the wireless headset. In his hands-on impressions from 2021, my colleague Cameron Faulkner noted that it sounds great for the price, while its lightweight design and breathable ear pads make it comfortable to wear for hours. It doesn’t support Bluetooth, but it does include a USB-C wireless transmitter, making it easy to use with devices like PC, Nintendo Switch 2, or the PlayStation 5.
$340
AOC’s 27-inch QD-OLED display offers a sharp 1440p resolution with a snappy 240Hz refresh rate. Its panel delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, while the fast 0.03ms response time helps reduce motion blur in games.
- You can pick up the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 gaming laptop for $1,639.99 ($560 off) at Amazon, marking one of its better prices to date. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX chip and an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, the duo can make short work of graphics-intensive games. The vibrant 16-inch WQXGA (1600p) display supports up to a snappy 240Hz refresh rate, and its 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD deliver fast loading times and solid multitasking capabilities.
$1230
MSI’s Cyborg 17 is a huge gaming laptop for those on a budget. It features a 17.3-inch display with a fast 144Hz refresh rate, along with an Intel Core 7 240H processor, RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Like the smaller MSI Cyborg 14, it also sports MSI’s semi-transparent design.
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