The best Presidents Day sales for gamers in 2024 - the biggest deals available now
Jan. 31, 2024Presidents Day sales are here, and we’re rounding up all the biggest gaming deals available now
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Presidents Day sales are here with plenty of gaming deals lining the shelves. We’re seeing each console taking its own price cuts this week, from PS5 Slim and Nintendo Switch bundles to straight discounts on the Xbox Series X itself. On top of that there’s a whole host of games and accessories sitting at record low prices right now to boot.
While Presidents Day sales tend to cater to those after large appliances or furniture, we’ve started seeing gaming tech included on the clearance shelves far more frequently in recent years. Bigger purchases tend to take the brunt of these discounts, with gaming PCs, laptops, and monitors running up the largest cash savings. However, retailers are all vying for your attention this February so we’re expecting smaller deals on controllers, headsets, games and more as well.
You’ll find all the biggest Presidents Day sales for gamers just below and all our tips and tricks for making the most of the sale further down the page.
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- PS5 Slim | Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 |$559$499 at WalmartSave $60 -This bundle is hanging on at Best Buy, after running out of stock in the new year and only showing up very rarely these days. You’re getting a completely free copy of the latest Call of Duty here - solid value considering stock has been short.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re a Call of Duty fan✅ You want PlayStation exclusives✅ You want a smaller console
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You don’t need a disk drive❌ You want a Game Pass machine
Price Check:Amazon: $499.99|Best Buy: OOS
- Xbox Series X |$499.99$449.99 at Best BuySave $50 -Best Buy has slashed $50 from the final price of the Xbox Series X ahead of Presidents Day. That’s certainly impressive for right now - even if we have seen it $10 cheaper at Walmart in the past.
Buy it if:
✅You need a disk drive✅ You want to make the most of Game Pass✅ You want full power for your games
Don’t buy it if:
❌You want to play Sony’s exclusives❌You just want a Game Pass machine
Price Check:Walmart: $499|Amazon: $499.99
- Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |$349.99 at WalmartYou’re dropping the three months of Nintendo Switch Online we saw in these kinds of bundles before, but still picking up a rare discount on both the Nintendo Switch OLED and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe when bought together. This is essentially throwing in a free game - something we certainly don’t see everyday.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re a kart racing fan✅ You want multiplayer options from day one✅ You’re upgrading from a launch edition model
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’d prefer the white OLED Joy-Con
- Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons |$199 at WalmartYou’re getting a completely free copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons with a Nintendo Switch Lite at Walmart right now. That’s fantastic news for anyone looking to try out Ninty’s catalog for as little as possible.
Buy it if:
✅ You’ll only play in handheld mode✅ You’re buying for younger players✅ You’re a fan of the franchise
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want to dock your console❌ You’d value a boosted screen
- Asus ROG Ally Z1 |$599.99$399.99 at Best BuySave $200 -The cheaper Z1 version of the Asus ROG Ally is down to just $399.99 ahead of official Presidents Day sales. Best Buy has a $200 discount on this model, but if you’re playing anything larger than indie titles we’d recommend taking a look at the$599.99Z1 Extreme version (was $699.99).
Buy it if:
✅ You only play lighter games✅ You don’t want to be limited to Steam✅ You want portable PC play
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want to play Triple-As (get the Z1 Extreme)❌ You only play Steam games
Price Check: Only available at Best Buy
- Resident Evil 4 |$59.99$29.99 at AmazonSave $30 -Resident Evil 4 is half price at Amazon right now, dropping its $59.99 MSRP for a particularly cheap $29.99 in this week’s Presidents Day sales. That’s a return to the cheapest we’ve ever seen the remake - and a price that’s only appeared a few times in the last couple of months.
Buy it if:
✅ You enjoyed the original✅ You liked Resident Evil 8✅ You want more action in your survival horror
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’re expecting Resident Evil 7 style gameplay
Price Check:Walmart: $39.88|Best Buy: $41.99
- Assassin’s Creed: Mirage |$49.99$29.99 at AmazonSave $20 -Amazon has the latest Assassin’s Creed title back down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen. This $29.99 position has only ever appeared once before at Amazon, when the game took a brief dip over the holidays.
Buy it if:
✅ You prefer more linear gameplay✅ You’re a fan of the franchise
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want open world action
Price Check:Best Buy: $29.99|Walmart: $34.99
Buy it if:
✅ A wireless connection is a priority✅ You’ll use the extra mappable buttons✅ You still need motion control
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You can spring the extra cash for the Pro Controller
Price Check:Walmart: $39.99|Best Buy: $39.99
Buy it if:
✅ You’re a Potter fan✅ You like open world gameplay✅ You enjoy crafting mechanics
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want to play through Harry Potter’s adventures
Price Check:Best Buy: $39.99|Walmart: $54.99
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder |$59.99$48.25 at WalmartSave $10 -Super Mario Bros. Wonder has just hit its lowest ever price at Walmart, dropping below $50 for the first time. That’s excellent news, especially considering we generally don’t see releases like this going below $49.99.
Buy it if:
✅You prefer 2D style gameplay✅You want multiplayer action✅You want classic Mario with a spin
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You prefer 3D Mario❌ You don’t enjoy precise platforming
Price Check:Amazon: $51|Best Buy: $59.99
- Super Mario RPG |$59.99$48.80 at WalmartSave $10 -We haven’t seen Super Mario RPG taking too many price cuts in its short life so far, but Walmart is celebrating Presidents Day with a solid $10 saving. That’s about as much as we can expect to see off this remake in the near future.
Buy it if:
✅ You enjoyed the original✅ You like turn based combat✅ You want something different from Mario
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’re after classic Mario platforming
Price Check:Amazon: $52|Best Buy: $59.99
- Xbox Wireless Controller |$64.99$49 at AmazonSave $15 -We don’t tend to see too many discounts on the Xbox Wireless Controller day to day, so we’ve been waiting for Presidents Day sales to hit this one. This offer can save you $15 on the Shock Blue model at Amazon, dropping that price down to $49.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re replacing an old controller✅ You want a new colorway for the collection✅ You want to maximize compatibility
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You need extra back buttons❌ You want more customization
Price Check:Walmart: $59.75|Best Buy: $64.99
- Razer Basilisk V3 |$69.99$49.99 at AmazonSave $20 -TheRazer Basilisk V3is thebest gaming mousefor most players right now, and at $20 off it’s looking particularly solid at Amazon. You’re getting plenty of additional buttons as well as a super slick RGB underglow effect.
Buy it if:
✅You play a wide range of genres✅ You don’t need a wireless connection✅ You want a larger design
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want competition level speeds❌ You need a lightweight device
Price Check:Best Buy: $49.99|Walmart: $69.99
- HyperX Alloy Origins 65 |$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $30 -TheHyperX Alloy Origins 65is one of our favorite gaming keyboards, and at $69.99 this linear model is just $10 away from its lowest ever price at Amazon. This is a fantastic piece of kit for anyone after a speedy experience.
Buy it if:
✅You prefer tactile keycaps✅Speed is a priority✅You want more space on your desk
Don’t buy it if:
❌You need plenty of onboard memory❌You want dedicated media controls
Price Check:Best Buy: $69.99|Walmart: $79.99
- Asus ROG Azoth gaming keyboard |$249.99$199.99 at AmazonSave $50 -The best gaming keyboard we’ve tested so far is back down to just $199.99 in Amazon’s Presidents Day sales this week. That’s a return to last year’s Black Friday price - even if we did see those numbers dip just below $180 in January.
Buy it if:
✅ You want hot-swappable switches✅ You need dedicated media controls✅ You still want plenty of space on the desk
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You won’t use all the extra features
Price Check:Walmart: $235.99|Best Buy: OOS
- Astro A50 wireless gaming headset |$299.99$199.99 at AmazonSave $100 -Amazon has the Astro A50 wireless headset back down do its lowest ever price - with a full $100 off the $299.99 MSRP. We were impressed with a $209.99 cost last week, but today’s Presidents Day sales are doing us one better.
Buy it if:
✅ You don’t want to worry about plugging in✅ Comfort is a priority✅ You don’t swap between consoles
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You also play Xbox (wait for the X)
Price Check:Best Buy: $199.99|Walmart: $219.99
Presidents Day sales start on Monday February 19 this year, though we’re expecting official discounts to start from a couple of weeks before the event. These will ramp up significantly over the weekend before, however.
Presidents Day sales generally run for a few days after the actual holiday, before tapering out towards the end of the month. However, supplies can start to run low on more popular offers by the time even the big day arrives.
Presidents Day sales are best known for their heavy discounts on larger items like kitchen and laundry appliances, TVs, and laptops. However, we’re seeing more and more gaming tech featured in these annual discounts, with PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo all getting involved. Laptops and PCs are also particularly well served, as they are often featured within the same sites that run larger Presidents Day sales across general purpose devices.
While larger offers like high-value console bundles are a little optimistic for smaller events like Presidents Day sales, we generally see prices falling across PCs and gaming laptops as well as larger accessories like monitors, desks, chairs, and TVs. That’s not to say you’ll need bags of cash to take advantage of this year’s discounts, though.
We’re also rounding up all the latestPS5 bundlesandNintendo Switch dealsfor those after a specific console. Or, take a look at thebest Meta Quest dealson the shelves right now for more savings.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I’ve written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i’m focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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