I've tracked down the best 4th of July gaming deals for you, from PC to tabletop
Jul. 4, 2024There are some bargains floating around if you know where to look
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1.Laptops & PC2.Monitors & TVs3.Components & storage4.Keyboards & mice5.Handhelds6.Retro7.Tabletop
I’ve spent literal years sifting through sales on the lookout for a bargain, and I often find that 4th of July gaming deals are… well, they’re not great. But this year’s offerings? There are a few diamonds in the rough.
First up to the plate is the MSI Katana 15, a 4070 gaming laptop that very rarely dips below $1,200. And here it is, sitting pretty at$1,199.99 via Best Buyinstead of $1,600. Similarly, theAsusROG Ally has been slashed as part of the 4th of July gaming deals too. It’s now$399.99 at Best Buyagain, a full $100 less than normal. Even tabletop has gotten some love; the enormous MTG Bloomburrow Play Booster box is available for its lowest ever price right now, while the next Age of Sigmar launch box is already tumbling in cost ahead of release.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. To save you time and effort hunting all these offers down, the GamesRadar+ team and I have rustled up the best 4th of July gaming deals below.
Today’s best gaming deals at a glace
MSI Katana 15 |$1,599$1,199.99 at AmazonSave $400 -It’s unusual to see this laptop dip to $1,200. Actually, it only does that every few months. That’s why this 4th of July gaming deal is so eye-catching.Specs:13th gen Intel Core i7| 16GB RAM | RTX 4070 | 1TB SSD | Windows 11Buy it if:✅ You want excellent 1080p performance✅ You’re looking for a 144Hz screenDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d like a little extra storage❌ You want an faster displayPrice check:💲Best Buy | $1,499💲Walmart | Out of stock
Asus TUF Gaming A15 |$1,299.99$1,099.99 at AmazonSave $200 -That is this versatile gaming laptop’s lowest ever price, and it doesn’t normally stay at that level for long. If you want to save as much as possible, now’s the time to strike.
Specs:AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS| 16GB RAM | RTX 4060 | 1TB SSD | Windows 11
Buy it if:✅ You want good gaming specs✅ You’ll use 165Hz refresh rate✅ You have a small Steam libraryDon’t buy it if:❌ You need more than 512GB❌ You’d rather invest in a better GPUPrice check:💲Best Buy | $1,099.99💲Walmart | Out of stock
HP Omen 25L|$1,649.99$1,349.99 at Best BuySave $300- This is pricier than we’d typically recommend a 4060 Ti gaming PC, but the reason this deal stands out is that you don’t usually see 32GB of DDR5 and 2TB of SSD included in entry-level machines.
Buy it if:✅ You want lots of storage✅ You need lots of RAM for content creation tasks✅ You mainly want to play games at 1440pDon’t buy it if:❌ You have a 4K monitor
Lenovo Legion Tower 5|$1,229.99$1,129.99 at Best BuySave $100- This is pretty reasonable value, and it’s thanks to some decent AMD components. The Ryzen 7 7600 CPU is enough, but the Radeon RX 7600 will give you decent frames per dollar, especially since this is a build from Lenovo, which is a well-known brand in the space.Buy it if:✅ You want decent performance for the money✅ You don’t mind paying over a grand with Prime Day around the corner✅ 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is enoughDon’t buy it if:❌ You’d be alright with a lesser-known brand with a cheaper price tag
iBUYPOWER RDY Slate|$1,499$1,299 at iBUYPOWERSave $200- For a gaming PC touting a 14th Gen Intel Core i7 and a capable RTX 4060 Ti, this is at a super reasonable price. If you’re looking for a reasonable entry-to-mid-level gaming PC with up-to-date parts, this is a solid choice for the money.Buy it if:✅ You’re on a budget✅ You can’t wait until Prime Day✅ You want an affordable DDR5 machineDon’t buy it if:❌ You’re on a smaller budget (Prime Day could bring better deals)
Acer Predator Orion|$1,749.99$1,549.99 at Best BuySave $200- This is a really decent price for an RTX 4070 Super build, especially since it’s from a well-known brand and it houses 32GB of DDR5. You also get an up-to-date 14th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, not bad for under $1,600.Buy it if:✅ You don’t mind Acer’s proprietary motherboard✅ You don’t mind a loud chassis✅ You want 32GB of DDR5Don’t buy it if:❌ You need a quiet PC
Acer KC242Y 23.8-inch |$117.99$79.99 at WalmartSave $38-Want a budget friendly 1080p screen? This offering from Acer just tumbled back to a record low price. It’s probably one of the cheapest you’ll find this 4th of July, and will perform admirably when hooked up to a handheld like the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch.Buy it if:✅ You want a reliable 1080p screen✅ You play using lower spec hardware✅ You need a screen for a small spaceDon’t buy it if:❌ You want something bigger than 24-inch❌ You’re using a PS5 or Xbox Series XPrice check:💲Best Buy | $129.99💲Amazon | $89.99
65-inch Samsung Neo QLED 4K QN90C |$2,799.99$1,597.99 at WalmartSave $1,200 -Seeing as the Samsung QN90C is so highly regarded in the tech community (we’ve seen five-star reviews at the likes of our sister-site, TechRadar), being able to save more than $1K on it for the 4th of July gaming deals isn’t an opportunity to miss.Buy it if:✅ You want excellent color and quality✅ You want a very reliable brandDon’t buy it if:❌You’re happy with cheaper brandsPrice check:💲Amazon | $1,597.99💲Samsung | $1,599.99
65-inch LG Neo LED 4K UT75 |$529.99$479.99 at Best BuySave $50 -Sure, that’s a mere $50 off the sticker price. But elsewhere, this panel is being sold for $699. As such, this discount is a contender this 4th of July.Buy it if:✅ You want a big TV for less✅ You’re looking for a reliable brandDon’t buy it if:❌You’re happy with smaller sizesPrice check:💲Amazon | $699💲Walmart | $699
Intel Core i5-13600K|$329$259 at AmazonSave $70- Just eight dollars off its lowest-ever price at Amazon, our favorite pound-for-pound CPU is at a great price right now. This i5 punches so far about what you’d expect of a mid-range or entry-level CPU and is all most gamers will ever really need.
Buy it if:✅ You want a DDR5 compatible processor✅ You want amazing performance for the money✅ You need a strong processor content creationDon’t buy it if:❌ You’ve got the budget for an i7 and want the extra headroomPrice check:💲Newegg | $269.99
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB SSD with heatsink |$264.99$194.99 at Amazon (with coupon)Save $70 -Want extra storage space on your PS5? This isn’t necessarily the best price we’ve ever seen on Samsung’s speedy SSD, but it’s still a good deal by all accounts.
Corsair K60 Pro TKL keyboard |$99.99$79.99 at Best BuySave $20 -That may not be the K60 Pro’s lowest ever price, but itisaggressively good compared to the deck’s average cost.Buy it if:✅ You want a small-form keyboard✅ You’re looking for a reliable brandDon’t buy it if:❌You want a full-size deckPrice check:💲Amazon | $79.99💲Walmart | $93.82
Razer Viper V2 Pro |$149.99$99.99 at AmazonSave $50 -This is the price we’d been hoping to see for Prime Day, so it appearing in the 4th of July gaming deals is a very pleasant surprise.Buy it if:✅ You want speed and precision✅ A low weight is a priority✅ You play competitive gamesDon’t buy it if:❌ You need on-the-fly FPI shifting
Corsair K60 Pro TKL keyboard |$59.99$39.99 at Best BuySave $20 -Want a cheap gaming keyboard that’s still able to deliver the goods? This is a very tempting offer on the Razer Cynosa V2, which is pretty difficult to get hold of these days.Buy it if:✅ You want a quiet gaming keyboard✅ You want to save cashDon’t buy it if:❌You’d rather have a mechanical deckPrice check:💲Amazon | Out of stock💲Walmart | Out of stock
Asus ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1) |$499.99$399.99 at Best BuySave $100 -This popular handheld has dipped back to its Black Friday price as part of the 4th of July deals, and I’m certainly not complaining. As mentioned in our5-star review, it now represents one of the best ways to play.Buy it if:✅ You prefer to play with a controller✅ You can play plugged in most of the time✅ You want to play as many games as possibleDon’t buy it if:❌ You mainly play Steam games❌ You want superior fpsPrice Check:💲Walmart | Out of stock💲Amazon | Out of stock
Lenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme, 512GB) |$699.99$619.99 at AmazonSave $80 -That’s not a lowest-ever price for the Lenovo handheld, but itisa lot better than the batting average. If you don’t want to risk waiting for potential offers during Prime Day, it’s a discount worth considering.Buy it if:✅ You want QHD visuals✅ You like a fast refresh rate✅ You’re looking for PC compatibilityDon’t buy it if:❌ You’re only going to play Steam❌ You’re happy to wait until Prime DayPrice check:💲Walmart | $628.99💲Best Buy | $629.99
Razer Edge |$399.99$299.99 at AmazonSave $100 -It’s $50 short of its lowest ever price, but if you’re looking for an Android handheld to use as a makeshift PS Portal or emulation device this 4th of July, the Edge will provide excellent AMOLED visuals and punchy performance.Buy it if:✅You want to use cloud streaming✅You need a Remote Play device✅You fancy trying some emulationDon’t buy it if:❌You’ve already got a Portal❌You’d rather upspend on a handheld PCPrice check:💲Razer| $399.99💲Best Buy | Out of Stock
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Skaventide |$265$225.99 at Miniature MarketSave $39 -Looking to get into Warhammer’s new Age of Sigmar edition? Miniature Market has slashed the price of the Skaventide launch box ahead of release, and you’d be lucky to find it for less.Buy it if:✅You want to get into Age of Sigmar✅ You’re keen to collect Stormcast or SkavenDon’t buy it if:❌You aren’t interested in either faction❌ You’d rather wait for the cheaper starter setPrice check💲Games Workshop | $265
MTG Bloomburrow Play Booster Box |$170$139.99 at AmazonSave $30 -So far as I can tell, that’s the cheapest the Bloomburrow Play Booster Box has ever been… and the thing’s not even out yet.Buy it if:✅You want to build your own decks✅ You’re all in on the cute themeDon’t buy it if:❌You’re not fully committed
Want more discounts? Keep an eye out for this year’sPrime Day gaming deals, or the upcomingPrime Day PS5 deals.
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