Save $50 on a great PS5 SSD expansion, plus more gaming deals this week

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UPDATE: Jan. 22, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest and greatest gaming deals from across the web.

Overview

Best Nintendo Switch deal

Gaming is a pricey hobby to keep up with. Not only are a staggering number of must-play titles released each year, but they’re also expensive. (Yes, games cost $70 now.) That’s why each week, we’re bringing you the best gaming deals we can find, so you can stay in the know about the hottest new games without stressing over video game-induced debt. Whether you’re looking to catch up on your backlog with discounted titles or are hoping to freshen up your setup with some new hardware, we’ve got you covered.

PlayStation deals

Why we like it

Nobody likes doing the storage shuffle, a.k.a having to carefully select which games you’re going to delete from your console to make room for new ones. This SSD expander from Western Digital is the key to all of your storage woes, and it’s $50 off the original price at the moment. If you’ve got a massive games library, you’re going to want one of these.

PlayStation games

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — $46.89 $69.99 (save $23.10)

Control: Ultimate Edition — $9.99 $39.99 (save $30)

Dead Space Digital Deluxe Edition — $39.99 $79.99 (save $40)

FC 24 Ultimate Edition — $39.99 $99.99 (save $60)

Life is Strange Remastered Collection — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

Persona 5 Royal Ultimate Edition — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Digital Deluxe Edition — $39.99 $79.99 (save $40)

Resident Evil Village Gold Edition — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

Sonic Frontiers — $23.99 $59.99 (save $36)

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre — $31.99 $39.99 (save $8)

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

PlayStation hardware

Consoles

PlayStation 5 Slim (non-bundle) — $499.99

PlayStation 5 Slim + Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle — $499.99 $559.99 (save $60)

PlayStation 5 Slim + Call of Duty Modern Warfare III Bundle — $499.99 $559.99 (save $60)

Controllers

We haven’t found any deals on PlayStation 5 controllers at the moment, but check back later.

Headsets

HyperX CloudX Stinger Core gaming headset — $27.95 $39.99 (save $12.04)

HyperX Cloud PlayStation headset — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

Astro A10 Gaming Headset Gen 2 — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

Razer Kraken Tournament Edition — $64.95 $99.99 (save $35.04)

Corsair HS80 — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)

Logitech G Astro A30 Lightspeed gaming headset — $178.73 $229.99 (save $51.26)

Subscriptions

We haven’t found any deals on PlayStation Plus memberships at the moment, but check back later.

Misc.

PS5 Controller Charger Station — $24.99 $30.99 (save $6)

Razer PS5 controller charging stand — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

TotalMount wall mount for PS5 — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

Xbox deals

Why we like it

If you’re looking to pick up an Xbox Series X, we always recommend getting a bundle. This one comes with the console, a controller, and a copy of 2023’s Diablo IV — it’s also almost $100 off the original price. Oh, and pro tip: Add on an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Xbox games

Cult of the Lamb — $14.99 $24.99 (save $10)

FC 24 Ultimate Edition — $39.99 $99.99 (save $60)

Grand Theft Auto V — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

Madden NFL 24 Deluxe Edition — $29.99 $99.99 (save $70)

Marvel’s Midnight Suns Enhanced Edition — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

Party Animals Deluxe Edition — $20.99 $29.99 (save $9)

Redfall — $9.99 $69.99 (save $60)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

UFC 5 — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)

Xbox hardware

Consoles

Xbox Series S (Certified Refurbished) — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

Xbox Series S Gilded Hunter bundle — $299.99

Controllers

Xbox Wireless Controller — $54.99 $29.99 (save $5)

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller — $150.99 $179.99 (save $29)

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller (Core) — $122.99 $129.99 (save $7)

Headsets

Xbox One Chat Headset — $13.97 $24.99 (save $11.02)

HyperX CloudX Stinger Core gaming headset — $27.95 $39.99 (save $12.04)

Logitech G Astro A30 Lightspeed gaming headset — $178.73 $229.99 (save 51.26)

More Xbox deals

Subscriptions

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 14-day subscription — $1.00 ($16.99 per month after)

Nintendo Switch deals

Why we like it

Star Wars fans, if you haven’t jumped into one of the many LEGO Star Wars games, you’ve been severely missing out. Luckily, you still have time to extend your fandom into the gaming space with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. It’s the most expansive LEGO Star Wars game to date, featuring vast open areas, engaging gameplay fit for all ages, cooperative play, and most importantly, lighthearted adaptations of every iconic mainline Star Wars film.

Nintendo Switch games

Bayonetta 3 — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

Cuphead — $24.98 $39.99 (save $15.01)

Just Dance 2023 Edition — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45)

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — $59.99 $69.99 (save $10)

Mortal Kombat 1 — $41.99 $69.99 (save $28)

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

Pokémon Shining Pearl —  $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

Super Mario Maker 2 — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

Yoshi’s Crafted World — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

Nintendo Switch hardware

Consoles

Nintendo Switch (Geek Squad Certified Refurbished) — $269.99 $299.99 (save $30)

Nintendo Switch Lite (Refurbished) — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)

Nintendo Switch Lite (Isabelle’s Aloha Edition) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle — $199.99 $259.98 (save $59.99)

Nintendo Switch Lite (Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle — $199 $259.98 (save $60.98)

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (Geek Squad Certified Refurbished) — $314.99 $349.99 (save $35)

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition (Geek Squad Certified Refurbished) — $319.99 $359.99 (save $40)

Controllers and accessories

PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grips for Nintendo Switch — $10.52 $14.99 (save $4.47)

PowerA Enhanced Nintendo Switch Controller — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

Memory cards

Mashable Deals

SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Card — $14.99 $34.99 (save $20)

SanDisk 512GB microSDXC Card — $54.99 $59.99 (save $5)

PC gaming deals

Why we like it

The first-generation Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is the comfiest gaming headset we’ve tested: With FlowKnit memory foam ear cushions and a padded headband, you can wear it for hours at a time without getting a headache. It comes equipped with immersive THX Spatial Audio, intuitive on-ear controls, and a crystal-clear mic, and it works with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles in addition to PCs.

PC gaming peripherals

Monitors

Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G55A gaming monitor — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)

Samsung 49-inch Odyssey CRG9 120Hz QLED curved gaming monitor — $845.62 $1,199.99 (save $354.37)

LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED curved gaming monitor — $1,299.99 $1,699.99 (save $400)

Headsets

Logitech Astro A30 (The Mandalorian Edition) — $179.99 $249 (save $69.01)

Razer BlackShark V2 X — $54.99 $59.99 (save $5)

Keyboards

Logitech G413 TKL SE — $44.99 $69.99 (save $25)

Razer Huntsman Mini (Clicky Optical Switch) — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)

Logitech G915 TKL — $159.99 $229.99 (save $70)

Mice

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra wireless — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

Logitech G502 Hero — $48.99 $79.99 (save $31.99)

Gaming laptop deals

Gaming laptops under $500

Acer Nitro 5 (Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $199.99 $999.99 (save $800)

Asus TUF Gaming A15 (AMD Ryzen 7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $344.99 $1,079.99 (save $735)

Gaming laptops under $1,000

Asus TUF Gaming A16 (AMD Ryzen 7, AMD Radeon RX7600S, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $979.99 $1,099.99 (save $120)

Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i5-13450HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,199.99 (save $200)

Gaming laptops $1,000 and up

Corsair Voyager a1600 (AMD Ryzen R9 6900HS, AMD Radeon RX 6800M, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $2,299.99 (save $1,000)

Razer Blade 14 (AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99 $2,399.99

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

When he’s not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].

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