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These are the best Cyber Monday gaming deals I’ve found so far

Two Xbox controllers, one blue and one black, being held by wooden mannequin hands.
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Cyber Monday is just brimming with great deals on new games, including older titles you can purchase for pennies on the dollar and recent hits that might be hard to justify at full price. You can also find great deals on gaming accessories, from controllers and headsets to expanded storage for consoles like the Xbox Series X / S and PS5.

We’ve combed through all of the Cyber Monday deals to bring together the best of the bunch in one convenient spot. Tons of games are discounted right now, including previous Game of the Year contenders like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You can also find discounts on lesser-known gems like Metaphor: ReFantazio, which is on sale for $49.99 in one of its first major sales.

Hardware discounts can be rare, but there are sizable savings to be had across the board, whether you’re after a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or even a Steam Deck alternative like the Asus ROG Ally X. You can also save a good chunk on superb board games like Azul and Catan, along with accessories like Seagate’s 2TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox consoles.

The best video game deals

  • NBA 2K25 is down to an all-time low of $29.99 ($40 off) at Amazon for the Xbox Series X / S. That deal is timely for those currently enjoying the first quarter of the pro basketball season. Overall, the simulation dribbler will feel familiar to longtime series vets, but among other key tweaks, MyPlayer’s improved Neighborhood experience cuts back on required travel, and you’ll no longer lose badge levels while taking extended breaks from the game.
  • You can get a PS5 or Xbox Series X /S copy of Madden NFL 25 for $34.99 ($35 off) at Best Buy, which is one of its lowest prices to date. The latest in the beloved football series features multiple commentary teams for the first time, a new presentation with an improved lighting engine, and physics-based tackling and movement.
  • Bluey: The Videogame is on sale at Amazon for a record low of around $19.99 (50 percent off) at Amazon for the Xbox Series X / S and Nintendo Switch, and $24.99 for PS5. Based on the animated show, Bluey is a game the whole family can enjoy thanks to co-op play that puts you in control of the titular character and her loving family members, Chilli, Bingo, and Bandit.
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land is down to one of its best prices to date, selling for $30 ($20 off) at Walmart. The adorable platformer for the Nintendo Switch is filled with puzzles and clever mechanics, including local co-op and an amusing “Mouthful Mode” that lets Kirby manipulate large objects with — you guessed it — his mouth. Read our review.
  • The PS5 version of Gran Turismo 7 has dropped to $29.99 ($40 off) at Best Buy, its lowest price to date. The sim racer has elegance and reverential regard for racing culture. It features hundreds of cars that you can deeply customize with fully tunable vehicles and unique liveries. You can also race in virtual reality with a PlayStation VR2 headset. Read our review.
  • If you enjoyed HBO’s fantastic adaptation of The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part I is on sale for the PlayStation 5 at Best Buy, Target, and GameStop starting at $29.99 ($40 off), an all-time low. It’s a remarkable remake of the classic title from 2013, with faster load times, better visuals, and other welcome tweaks. Read our review.
  • Insomniac’s Wolverine could be years away; however, if you have yet to play the studio’s other superhero title, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has fallen to a new low of $39.99 ($30 off) at Best Buy and Target. It’s a terrific sequel to the 2018 open-world title, with new mechanics, more baddies, and the ability to play as two — count ‘em, two — spider-men. Read our review.
  • The PS5 version of Helldivers 2 is on sale for an all-time low of $29.99 ($10 off) at Best Buy and Target. The Starship Troopers-esque third-person shooter was a bonafide hit when it launched in February, and has since been updated with new game modes, enemies, and mission objectives.

The best console deals

  • The Xbox Series S is down to $249 ($50 off) at Best Buy and Target (shipping only). It’s the most affordable option in Microsoft’s latest console generation, namely because it features less processing power and caps gaming at 1440p resolution. It also lacks a disc drive and only has 512GB of storage instead of 1TB. However, it’s still capable of playing all the same games as the Series X. Read our review.
  • One of Best Buy has the Asus ROG Ally, matching its all-time low of $499.99 ($150 off) with a Z1 Extreme processor and 512GB of storage (My Best Buy Plus and Total members can save another $50). The handheld lets you play PC games on the go thanks to its seven-inch 1080p display, and while there are faster alternatives, it’s still serviceable for esports shooters, indie gems, and other lightweight titles. Read our review.
  • You can also get the Lenovo Legion Go with 512GB of storage for around $484 ($215 off) at Amazon and $499.99 at Best Buy, and Lenovo’s site (you can get a 1TB model for $549.99 at Best Buy, too). The handheld isn’t as fast or lightweight as the ROG Ally, but it does offer a larger 8.8-inch 144Hz display, so it can double as a decent Windows tablet. It also has detachable controllers and even a kickstand. Read our review.

The best controller deals

  • Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target in a variety of colors starting at $39.99 ($20 off). You can save on the special edition models, including the translucent ghost cipher and blue cipher models, which start at $45 ($25 off) at Best Buy and Target. All of them are compatible with the Xbox One and Series X / S, too, or with Windows PCs and mobile devices using Bluetooth or USB-C.
  • The Hori Split Pad Pro, our favorite Nintendo Switch controller for handheld mode, is on sale for $38.99 ($11 off) at Walmart and Target. The comfortable Joy-Con alternative is outfitted with large triggers, analog sticks, and a set of easy-to-reach buttons, along with more than enough grip that it shouldn’t pose any problems over long gaming sessions.
  • Amazon’s Luna wireless controller has reached an all-time low of $39.99 ($30) at Amazon. The gamepad is designed for the retailer’s cloud gaming service, exclusively enabling features like server-side low-latency control and automatic screen switching on Amazon Fire TVs and devices. That said, you can use the controller with other games and platforms, including Windows, macOS, and mobile devices via Bluetooth and USB-C.
  • Many Nintendo-themed PowerA Wireless Controllers are available starting at $24.99 ($20 off) at Amazon, which is a record low. There’s a little something for everyone, too, including one in Kirby pink, a bright red Mario model, an eggshell-esque Zelda version with blue accenting, or a menacing red-on-black Bowser controller.
  • PowerA’s GameCube-style Wireless Controller for the Nintendo Switch is down to a new low of $35.99 ($24 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. It offers a familiar design and button layout — including the oversized A button and the iconic C-stick — for those who want to play Nintendo classics or fighting games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with something that offers more authenticity and comfort. The only downside is that it doesn’t support Amiibo, rumble, or motion controls, but that’s forgivable at this price.

The best headset deals

  • The Sony Pulse Explore wireless earbuds are selling for $169.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Audio comes through planar magnetic drivers, an uncommon variety that promises better distortion handling compared to typical neodymium drivers. They also support lossless, ultra-low-latency audio on the PS5, PC, macOS, and even the Nintendo Switch using the included PlayStation Link dongle. Read our hands-on impressions.
  • Sony’s InZone Buds for PC and PlayStation have dropped to a new low of around $168 ($32 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The gaming-centric wireless earbuds come with a USB-C dongle and deliver great sound, namely because they use the same drivers and offer the same noise cancellation capabilities as Sony’s WF-1000XM5 — our pick for the best wireless earbuds; they also offer robust customization via Sony’s InZone Hub software.

The best storage deals

  • The 2TB WD_Black SN850P SSD is on sale with a PS5-ready heatsink for $159.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and SanDisk’s online store. While it misses the all-time low mark by $30, it’s still a good price for a package that makes it easy to add storage to your PS5. With traditional external SSDs and hard drives, you’d still need to transfer games to the PS5’s internal storage. You can also slot it into an available M.2 slot in your gaming PC, and its 7,300 megabytes per second read/write speeds enable fast load times and an overall smoother gaming experience.

The best board game deals

  • Azul, a four-player puzzle game that challenges you to tile mosaics in a palace, is down to $13.19 (about $27 off) at Amazon thanks to an on-page coupon, which is a new low. It’s easy to learn and suitable for ages eight and older, but it has just the right amount of depth and competitiveness to keep family and friends coming back for more.
  • Ticket to Ride is another classic board game that’s $25.49 (about $19 off) at Target. That’s one of the better prices lately on a cutthroat card game, which challenges you to build the longest locomotive route across classic America before your other tycoon opponents.
  • Happy Salmon is on sale for just $6.49 (about $6 off) at Amazon and Target. It’s one of the best icebreakers at social gatherings, for both adults and parents alike, and it takes just minutes to learn and play this card game. Up to eight players can get in on the action, which gets you out of your seats and has you doing fun stuff like giving each other high-fives and “fish bumps.”

Other miscellaneous gaming deals

  • If you have a wireless mouse that supports it, Logitech’s G PowerPlay Wireless Charging System is on sale at Amazon for $86.62 ($34 off), which is an all-time low price. Mice like the G502 X Lightspeed support the wireless charging pad, as does the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, both of which will grant you infinite playtime without a single second of tethering.
  • Logitech’s G29 racing wheel for PlayStation is down to $199.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is just shy of its all-time low. You can also find a similar discount on the Logitech G920 — which is nearly identical but compatible with Xbox consoles — at Amazon, where you can currently grab it for $188.71 (about $111 off). The wheels are wrapped in stitch leather for that premium prize car feel, with a strong force feedback motor that helps you feel the torque in compatible racing games. Each one comes with a three-pedal floor unit, too, and works with the optional Logitech G Driving Force Shifter (on sale for $44.99 right now).

Update, December 2nd: Updated to reflect current pricing/availability and several board game deals, including those for Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Azul.