Want to score some fantastic gaming bargains? Here’s a roundup of the week’s top deals just for you:
Kick back and enjoy the cool breeze from your air conditioner while diving into some awesome savings on games and consoles, all thanks to the summer season. The PlayStation Store is running its massive Summer Sale until August 14. Meanwhile, Xbox gamers can enjoy discounts on game upgrades and Ubisoft titles, and the My Nintendo Store has slashed prices on multiplayer games through August 11. Not to be left out, Walmart and Target are helping last-gen console users save on select models just before the holiday shopping rush starts.
No need to stress about sifting through all the deals yourself — we’ve gathered the cream of the crop for this week, starting August 7.
Best PlayStation Deal
Why We Love It:
Here’s a rare chance to snag the standard edition of "Baldur’s Gate 3" at its most discounted price yet. Even if you miss this deal, know that its full price is worth every penny. Larian Studios crafted a masterpiece in this RPG, Mashable’s second-favorite game of 2023. According to assistant editor Chance Townsend, "No two playthroughs will ever be alike, captivating both experienced and casual gamers alike in ways unparalleled by other titles." Plus, the digital deluxe edition, which offers goodies like a Divinity Bard Song Pack and exclusive themes, is also on sale at the PlayStation Store.
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Best Xbox Deal
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Forget the sticker price on this Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from Woot!, attached to Amazon. With Microsoft recently hiking the subscription fee to $19.99 monthly, this three-month plan is truly worth almost $60. Enter the promo code VIDEOGAMES at checkout for a savings boost, bringing the total discount to 44%. (That’s an extra $3 off the discounted price.) Want long-term savings? Stack up to 36 months’ worth of prepaid Game Pass Ultimate for consistent savings.
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Best Nintendo Switch Deal
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Walmart has an exclusive offer featuring a turquoise, leaf-themed Nintendo Switch Lite paired with a digital copy of "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" — a steal at $199.99. The console alone sells for that. From Walmart’s earlier anti-Prime Day sale, this bundle now comes in at just $159 — a 20% discount! If you haven’t yet hopped on the Switch bandwagon, this is an unbeatable starter pack.
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