Cyber Monday is here, and there’s never been a better time to grab some new gaming gear. Retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart have slashed prices on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories and even items like the Meta Quest 3S. You’ll also find strong savings on PC peripherals and other gaming must-haves. Grab the best prices now before the rush wipes out the top picks.
CNET’s experts are tracking the latest offers and we’ll update this list whenever a standout Cyber Monday bargain appears, so don’t forget to check back often.
Best Cyber Monday gaming console deals
Microsoft Xbox One S console: $185
It’s not a huge discount, but considering that Xbox gaming consoles don’t tend to go on sale often, any savings are a win if you’re in the market. This price gets you the Series S console, a wireless controller and 1TB of storage.
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MetaQuest 3S 128GB VR gaming headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow: $249
Our reviewer Scott Stein called this one of the best VR headsets around, especially as a budget option, sitting around $300. Currently, Walmart has knocked $50 off the price, making it a good time to snag one ahead of the holidays. This one comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Horizon Plus.
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PlayStation 5 slim console (digital edition): $400
Best Buy is offering $100 off the slim PS5 right now, and Amazon has it for $101 off. At this price, you get the digital edition of the slim gaming console, a wireless controller and 1TB of storage. Plus, Best Buy has a trade-in program where you can potentially save hundreds off.
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PlayStation 5 slim console: $400 (save $100). If you’re looking for the PS5 that can also take physical games, it’s also on sale for $100 off at Best Buy. The trade-in program can save you up to $400, depending on what you’re swapping.
Playground interactive family game system: $200 (save $50). This little gaming console encourages physical games and active play during screen time. Comes with five free games.
Legion Go S 8-inch handheld gaming console: $450 (save $200). A vibrant 8-inch screen, ergonomic design and 120Hz refresh rate make this handy little device a delight to play during your daily commute or long plane trips.
PlayStation 5 gold limited edition Ghost of Yōtei bundle: $500 (save $100). Not only do you get the latest PlayStation along with a superb game, but you can also take advantage of Best Buy’s trade-in program to save up to $400.
Best Cyber Monday gaming PC and laptop deals
HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $599
Walmart slashed the price of this fast gaming laptop, bringing higher-end performance to a midrange price. You get an Intel Core i5-13420H processor and 16GB of RAM, with 10 hours of battery life.
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Asus ROG Strix G16: $1,424
This 16-inch gaming laptop has 16GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 5060 along with a 1TB SSD. It’s not top-end, but it’s a very solid choice for pretty much everyone who wants to game on the go and still enjoy solid specs.
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Alienware Aurora gaming PC: $1,450
CNET’s Lori Grunin called the Alienware Aurora
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