Let’s be honest: gaming is expensive, but the holiday season is a good time to take advantage of deals and sales and buy more than one game. Whether you are adding games to your personal library for your backlog, or you are planning to buy some games for a friend or family member, retailers like Amazon, GameStop, and Target have various discounts on titles.

If you are planning to buy a PS5 or an Xbox Series X / S during this time, please keep in mind that both are in high demand, limited supply, and are receiving irregular restocks at retailers. But if you are looking for games on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, there are many deals available right now. If you own a next-gen console, several of these games on PS4 and Xbox One are either backward compatible or include a free upgrade.

If you are looking for more deals on tech and gadgets, check out our article where we highlight the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals worth your time and money.

Nintendo Switch game deals

Luigi’s Mansion 3

Prices taken at time of publishing.

A sequel to Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Luigi’s Mansion 3 has players controlling the titular character as he explores a haunted hotel and rescue his brother and friends.

• You can get a $50 Nintendo eShop gift card for only $45 at Amazon (usually $50)
• Metro Redux is $20 at GameStop (usually $30).
• Paper Mario: The Origami King is $50 at Amazon (usually $60).
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses is $27 at GameStop (usually $60).
• Just Dance 2021 is $30 at Best Buy and Target (usually $50), its lowest price so far.
• Super Mario 3D All Stars is $55 at Adorama (usually $60)
• Luigi’s Mansion 3 is $40 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (usually $60), lower than the best-ever price.
• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is $40 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (usually $60), its lowest price.
• A digital copy of Hollow Knight is $7.50 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (usually $15), the lowest price it’s been.
• Mario Tennis Aces is $30 at GameStop (usually $60), lower than best price.
• New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is $35 at Best Buy and Target (usually $50), the lowest price ever.
• NBA 2K21 is $27 at GameStop (usually $60), its lowest price.
• Splatoon 2 is $35 at Best Buy, and Target (usually $60), the lowest price we’ve seen.
• Sonic Mania Plus and Team Sonic Racing Double Pack is $25 at Target (usually $40), the lowest price ever.
• Super Mario Maker 2 is $40 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (usually $60), its lowest price.
• Yoshi’s Crafted World is $27 at GameStop (usually $60), matching the lowest price ever.

PlayStation game deals

PlayStation Plus membership (one year)

Prices taken at time of publishing.

One year of PlayStation Plus allows PS4 and PS5 gamers to play their games online and receive perks such as free games each month and exclusive discounts on the PlayStation Store.

• One year of PlayStation Plus is $45 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Newegg (usually $60).
• You can get a full year of PlayStation Now for $45 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Newegg.
• A 2TB external hard drive is $70 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Newegg, and Target. This is a great way to store older games if you plan to upgrade / own a PS5 so you don’t use limited space on your SSD on older titles.
• NBA 2K21 is $30 at GameStop and Amazon (usually $60), the lowest price we’ve seen. The PS5 version of NBA 2K21 is on sale for $61 at Amazon (usually $70). Unfortunately if you buy the PS4 version of the game you will not get a free next-gen upgrade, unless you buy a specific version of the game.
• Watch Dogs Legion is $30 at Amazon and Best Buy (usually $60), the lowest price ever. The PS5 version is also on sale. If you buy the PS4 version and upgrade to that console’s successor, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge.
• Persona 5 Royal Steel Book Launch Edition is $25 at GameStop (usually $60)
• Doom Eternal is $17 at GameStop (usually $60), its lowest price ever.
• Final Fantasy VII Remake is $25 at Target (usually $60), its lowest price.
• FIFA 21 is $27 at GameStop (usually $60), the lowest it’s been. If you buy the PS4 version and upgrade to the PS5, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until FIFA 22 releases.
• Madden NFL 21 is $27 at GameStop (usually $60). If you buy the PS4 version and upgrade to the PS5, you will receive the next-gen version, free of charge until Madden 22 releases.
• The Last of Us Part II is $30 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (usually $60), the lowest price ever.
• Ghost of Tsushima is $40 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart (usually $60), its lowest price.
• Star Wars Squadrons is $17 at GameStop (usually $40), the lowest price ever.
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is $25 at Amazon (usually $40)

Xbox game deals

NBA 2K21 (Xbox Series X/S)

Prices taken at time of publishing.

The next-gen version of NBA 2K21 takes advantage of Microsoft’s next-gen console. Unfortunately, NBA 2K21’s Xbox One version does not include a next-gen upgrade, unless you buy the $100 Mamba Forever edition.

• You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $19 at Target (usually $45). Or for $22 at Best Buy and Newegg.
• You can get a $50 Xbox gift card for only $45 at Amazon and Best Buy (usually $50). This gift card can be used to buy games, add-ons, and even devices on the Microsoft Store, this includes a new controller or a new Xbox console.
• If you are looking for more funds, you can get a $100 Xbox gift card for only $90 at Amazon and Best Buy (usually $100)
• Xbox wireless controllers are $39 each (usually $50 to $60 each). These controllers are compatible with PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
• Western Digital’s 1TB P10 Game Drive for Xbox One with two-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is $55 at Microsoft (usually $65)
• You can buy a 2TB external hard drive for $70 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Newegg, and Target . This is a great way to store your older games if you plan to upgrade / own an Xbox Series X / S so you do not use limited space on your SSD.
• Western Digital’s 3TB P10 Game Drive for Xbox One with two-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is $100 at Microsoft (usually $110). This is a great way to store your older games if you plan / own an Xbox Series X / S so you do not use your limited SSD.
• NBA 2K21 is $27 at GameStop and Amazon (usually $60), the lowest price ever. The Xbox Series X / S version of the game is on sale at Amazon for $61 (usually $70). Unfortunately, NBA 2K21 does not include a next-gen upgrade unless you buy a specific version of the game.
• Watch Dogs Legion is $30 at Amazon and Best Buy (usually $60), its lowest price ever. If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to that console’s successor, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge.
• Star Wars Squadrons is $17 at GameStop (usually $40), the lowest price we’ve seen.
• Ori and the Will of the Wisps is $13 at Best Buy (usually $30), the lowest price ever. If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S, you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery.
• FIFA 21 is $27 at GameStop (usually $60), the lowest price ever. If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to the Series X / S, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until FIFA 22 releases.
• Madden NFL 21 is $27 at GameStop (usually $60), the lowest price ever. If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to the Xbox Series X / S, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until Madden 22 releases.
• Doom Eternal is $17 at GameStop (usually $60), its lowest price.
• Gears 5 is $5 at Best Buy (usually $30), the lowest price ever. If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S, you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery.
• You can get a $100 Xbox gift card for only $89 at Newegg if you enter code 23BKFCYMB63 (usually $100).
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is $25 at Amazon (usually $40)
• Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War cross-gen bundle for Xbox is $60 at Newegg with code EMCGGFN37 (usually $70). This version includes digital copies for both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X / S versions of the game.

PC game deals

Watch Dogs: Legion

Prices taken at time of publishing.

A sequel to 2016’s Watch Dogs 2. Players have the chance to play as multiple different characters that can be recruited and control at any time as you complete missions around London.