These are the best Cyber Monday gaming deals 2023: what to expect

Cyber Monday gaming deals with a DualSense, Xbox Wireless controller, and Nintendo Switch OLED
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Cyber Monday gaming deals will return to our shelves in just a few months time, so if you do miss out on the main Friday action you can bet you'll have another shot at some of the year's biggest discounts. This year we're primed for some fantastic offers across all the consoles, and with new RTX 40-Series GPUs and Intel 13th generation processors starting to shave their price tags we can expect some excellent savings in the PC arena as well. 

No, these Cyber Monday offers aren't going to be as widespread as Black Friday gaming deals the week before, but we do often see record low prices and valuable bundle offers running well into the final week of November. While we wouldn't recommend holding out for post-weekend sales, they can certainly help anyone who didn't quite make the most of the first round. 

We're rounding up everything you can expect from this year's Cyber Monday gaming deals right here, from the products we anticipate will see the biggest discounts to the retailers you'll need to keep a close eye on. When the time comes, we'll be bringing you all our favorite discounts right here - we've been covering these annual sales for years now, so we know a good deal when we spot one. Stay tuned for more, but for now it's time to get prepping. 

When will Cyber Monday gaming deals start?

Cyber Monday gaming deals tend to kick off around the Sunday after Black Friday. While the official date in Monday November 27 this year, we often see retailers switching their Black Friday offers to Cyber Monday over the course of the weekend.

Where will I find the best Cyber Monday gaming deals?

You'll find a number of retailers offering Cyber Monday gaming deals, but there are a few that bring extra value and plenty of stock to the party. You'll find our favorite stores listed below.

USA

Amazon: Usually the best for gaming discounts overall
Dell: Sales on a good variety of accessories and hardware
Best Buy: Offers surprisingly good PC peripheral deals
Walmart: Great for game discounts
Microsoft: Save on PC and Xbox games and accessories
CDKeys: Regularly offers big savings on digital games
Newegg: Excellent for PC component deals
Gamestop: Great for merch, bundles, and games

UK

Amazon: Traditionally the most reliable for variety and price-cuts
Currys: A source of regular console bundle discounts
Dell: Good variety on accessories and gaming hardware
Very: Console bundles often stay in stock longer here
Argos: Best for budget accessories with same day delivery
The Game Collection: Physical games receive excellent discounts
CDKeys: Super cheap digital PC games
Game: Save on merch, pre-owned games, and accessories

What to expect from Cyber Monday gaming deals in 2023

The easiest Cyber Monday gaming deals to find are usually games themselves, and even though a few old favorites are sure to be discounted again in 2023 (we're looking at you, Witcher 3), the best offers will be on titles a little less long in the tooth. Big hitters like Hogwarts Legacy, Final Fantasy XVI, and Baldur's Gate 3 will likely see some of their lowest prices yet - especially if they were released at the start of the year. Meanwhile, newer titles like Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2 might be a little more resistant to larger savings (but should still see a few pennies off). 

If you're after a new console, though, we'd recommend keeping a close eye on Black Friday PS5 deals and Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals. This is when we expect the larger offers to land, and they might not stick around for Cyber Monday. We're expecting PS5 deals to return to a record low price set over the summer ($449 / £399), and Nintendo Switch bundles to drop back to that $299 / £259 price point with free games and accessories included. 

The Xbox Series X will likely take part in its own Cyber Monday Xbox deals as well, potentially dropping its MSRP to $449 / £429 with the Series S returning to last year's price of $219 / £189. 

SteelSeriesArctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset

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If you're after Cyber Monday gaming headset deals, we'd recommend keeping an eye on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro and Razer BlackShark V2 models for the highest value discounts. The former usually runs at a hefty $349 / £329, but dropped to $249 in the US last year, giving us plenty of hope for a return to a record low price. The BlackShark V2 is better suited to the everyday player looking to invest in a sturdy headset. It's a little older, but that $99.99 / £99.99 MSRP has been wavering for some time, even dropping as low as $59.99 / £54.99 in the past. This is where we're hoping to find it come Cyber Monday. 

For Cyber Monday monitor deals, we'll be watching the Samsung CRG9 for some premium action, but MSI Optix, LG UltraGear, and Alienware ranges offer up some good action as well. These brands are all responsible for some of the best gaming monitors on the market, and some of these displays have spent enough time on the shelves to be primed for some heavier discounts.

What about controllers? Well, we're expecting both Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals and Cyber Monday Xbox Series X deals to offer up some savings on official gamepads. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con sets have started dropping $10 or so off their MSRPs over the last couple of years, so look set for a slightly larger saving in November. 

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core review image showing the white face of the controller

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Meanwhile, on Microsoft's side, the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller released for Xbox Series X and S has already seen some significant discounts since its first year of release. Even during 2022's Black Friday Xbox controller deals, this model dropped down to $99.99, so we're keeping our fingers crossed for a return to a record low price this year. 

Are games discounted on Cyber Monday?

Video games themselves rule the roost on Cyber Monday. This is where you'll find the majority of download discounts and even some record low prices on physical copies as well. We've seen this time and time again, so while we don't recommend waiting past a record low price on a new release over Black Friday, you're likely going to have plenty to choose from if you do miss out on the main event. 

Do consoles go on sale on Cyber Monday?

Consoles are a little trickier to predict than games. After all, this is the first year we're heading into Cyber Monday gaming deals with both the PS5 and Xbox Series X having already dropped to record low prices in the past. We would expect these consoles to go on sale for Black Friday, but we anticipate stock might not hold out for Cyber Monday. 

Is Black Friday or Cyber Monday cheaper?

Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday are cheap, as retailers often run pretty much the same deals for both events. However, there's far more choice available on Black Friday - stock hasn't run out yet and retailers are attempting to compete in a much more cutthroat arena. The sale is far more popular, which means flash sales, bundle offers, and extra gift card temptations will be more widespread. That tends to make Black Friday the cheaper sale overall, even if many prices stay the same over Cyber Monday. 

Last year's best Cyber Monday gaming deals in the US

Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $399 $299 at Walmart
Save $100 - The Switch's mega bundle was back with a vengeance for 2022, and it was packing an aggressive $299 sales price. Because it came with one of the console's most popular games and an online membership that allows you to play with family or friends remotely, this was by far and away the best of the Switch Cyber Monday gaming deals.

Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $399 $299 at Walmart
Save $100 - The Switch's mega bundle was back with a vengeance for 2022, and it was packing an aggressive $299 sales price. Because it came with one of the console's most popular games and an online membership that allows you to play with family or friends remotely, this was by far and away the best of the Switch Cyber Monday gaming deals.

Xbox Series X (Refurbished) | $499.99 $469.99 at Microsoft
Save $30 – Wanted to save on the Series X? This was the only way to do it last year, and that was a pretty decent offer all-round for Cyber Monday gaming deals.

Xbox Series X (Refurbished) | $499.99 $469.99 at Microsoft
Save $30 – Wanted to save on the Series X? This was the only way to do it last year, and that was a pretty decent offer all-round for Cyber Monday gaming deals.

WD BLACK SN850 PS5 SSD (1TB) | $239.99 $136.99 at Best Buy
Save $103 - As the most popular PS5 SSD, and potentially one of the best, this reduction was one of the highlights of the sales season.

WD BLACK SN850 PS5 SSD (1TB) | $239.99 $136.99 at Best Buy
Save $103 - As the most popular PS5 SSD, and potentially one of the best, this reduction was one of the highlights of the sales season.

Xbox Series S + Xbox Wireless Controller | $359.99 $289.99 at Walmart
Save $70 - Wanted a bonus controller to go with your console, perhaps so you could get down to some couch co-op? Walmart's offer had you covered, and it was an incredibly good discount so far as Xbox Cyber Monday gaming deals went.

Xbox Series S + Xbox Wireless Controller | $359.99 $289.99 at Walmart
Save $70 - Wanted a bonus controller to go with your console, perhaps so you could get down to some couch co-op? Walmart's offer had you covered, and it was an incredibly good discount so far as Xbox Cyber Monday gaming deals went.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | $99.99 $69 at Walmart
Save $31 - You could get what is easily one of the best headset for PS5 at its lowest ever price in last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals, but you needed to move quickly. The offer didn't last for long, and we'd already seen it yo-yo around the weekend.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | $99.99 $69 at Walmart
Save $31 - You could get what is easily one of the best headset for PS5 at its lowest ever price in last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals, but you needed to move quickly. The offer didn't last for long, and we'd already seen it yo-yo around the weekend.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 14-inch RTX 3060 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - 2021's Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 was having a great Cyber Monday thanks to this offer. You were getting one of the best laptops around with a Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB RAM, and an RTX 3060 GPU for $500 off the MSRP. That was a fantastic discount.

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 14-inch RTX 3060 gaming laptop | $1,399.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - 2021's Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 was having a great Cyber Monday thanks to this offer. You were getting one of the best laptops around with a Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB RAM, and an RTX 3060 GPU for $500 off the MSRP. That was a fantastic discount.

Elden Ring | $59.99 $35 at Walmart
Save $24.99 – Elden Ring had been hovering around $49.99 for quite a while, so seeing it drop to $35 in last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals was impressive. That was its lowest ever price, too.

Elden Ring | $59.99 $35 at Walmart
Save $24.99 – Elden Ring had been hovering around $49.99 for quite a while, so seeing it drop to $35 in last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals was impressive. That was its lowest ever price, too.

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 3050 Ti gaming laptop | $999.99 $549.99 at Best Buy
Save $450 - Another superb entry-level gaming laptop crashed down in price for last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals, and because you were getting the RTX 3050 Ti for a massive $450 less, it really was superb value!

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 3050 Ti gaming laptop | $999.99 $549.99 at Best Buy
Save $450 - Another superb entry-level gaming laptop crashed down in price for last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals, and because you were getting the RTX 3050 Ti for a massive $450 less, it really was superb value!

PS5 DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) | $74.99 $49 at Amazon
Save $21 - Getting your hands on an extra controller had never been cheaper! You could pick up a spare or replacement DualSense for a record low price, which is always a very welcome thing considering how expensive these tend to be nowadays.

PS5 DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) | $74.99 $49 at Amazon
Save $21 - Getting your hands on an extra controller had never been cheaper! You could pick up a spare or replacement DualSense for a record low price, which is always a very welcome thing considering how expensive these tend to be nowadays.

Last year's best Cyber Monday gaming deals in the UK

Xbox Series S | £249 £189 at Currys
Save £60 - Sure enough, the Amazon listing of this deal did sell out. But fear not, as Currys had your back! We'd not seen a better offer on the console for a long time, so you had to move quick on this one.

Xbox Series S | £249 £189 at Currys
Save £60 - Sure enough, the Amazon listing of this deal did sell out. But fear not, as Currys had your back! We'd not seen a better offer on the console for a long time, so you had to move quick on this one.

Xbox Series X | £449.99 £429.99 at Very
Save £20 – £20 off a brand-new Xbox Series X was good no matter how you sliced it, and we'd never seen a reduction on the console since it launched. That made this Cyber Monday gaming deal an essential addition.

Xbox Series X | £449.99 £429.99 at Very
Save £20 – £20 off a brand-new Xbox Series X was good no matter how you sliced it, and we'd never seen a reduction on the console since it launched. That made this Cyber Monday gaming deal an essential addition.

PC Specialist Tornado R3 GTX 1650 gaming PC | £699 £599 at Currys
Save £100 - This entry-level build has a very respectable Ryzen 3 processor and GTX 1650 GPU, which isn't the most powerful but will definitely get your started at low to mid settings. You're also getting a solid 512GB SSD in here, where we would usually only see 256GB. A thoroughly decent entry to Cyber Monday gaming deals.

PC Specialist Tornado R3 GTX 1650 gaming PC | £699 £599 at Currys
Save £100 - This entry-level build has a very respectable Ryzen 3 processor and GTX 1650 GPU, which isn't the most powerful but will definitely get your started at low to mid settings. You're also getting a solid 512GB SSD in here, where we would usually only see 256GB. A thoroughly decent entry to Cyber Monday gaming deals.

Nintendo Switch OLED + Switch Sports | £341.99 £299 at Very
Save £42.99 - This was one of the best offers we'd seen for the Switch in last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals. Besides getting you the newer, nicer OLED model of console, you were also getting Switch Sports thrown in for less than the price of the console by itself. That was absolutely ridiculous by anyone's standard.

Nintendo Switch OLED + Switch Sports | £341.99 £299 at Very
Save £42.99 - This was one of the best offers we'd seen for the Switch in last year's Cyber Monday gaming deals. Besides getting you the newer, nicer OLED model of console, you were also getting Switch Sports thrown in for less than the price of the console by itself. That was absolutely ridiculous by anyone's standard.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | £89.99 £69.99 at Currys
Save £20 - This was the best price we'd ever seen on the Pulse 3D in the UK, taking a steady £20 discount at Currys.

PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | £89.99 £69.99 at Currys
Save £20 - This was the best price we'd ever seen on the Pulse 3D in the UK, taking a steady £20 discount at Currys.

Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | £259.99 at Very
Because this bundle only ever shows up during Black Friday, it's absolutely not one to sleep on. When you consider the standard £50 price of Mario Kart and the price of a £7 Switch Online subscription, you were saving a whole load of cash on this offer.

Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | £259.99 at Very
Because this bundle only ever shows up during Black Friday, it's absolutely not one to sleep on. When you consider the standard £50 price of Mario Kart and the price of a £7 Switch Online subscription, you were saving a whole load of cash on this offer.

Xbox Wireless Controller | £54.99 £29.99 at Box
Save £25 - Frankly absurd value on the controller to go with the absurd value on the Series S above - this was an incredible price for the ever-popular pad - a lowest ever!

Xbox Wireless Controller | £54.99 £29.99 at Box
Save £25 - Frankly absurd value on the controller to go with the absurd value on the Series S above - this was an incredible price for the ever-popular pad - a lowest ever!


We're also rounding up all the Cyber Monday gaming PC deals and Cyber Monday Meta Quest deals we expect to see, as well as everything we can anticipate from Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals as well. 

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

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 and mice that come with them), and tracking everything that suggests VR is about to take over our lives.

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