Best Buy's fighting Prime Day early with its latest sale, these are the deals I'd grab today (and three I'd avoid)

Turtle Beach Recon Controller | $59.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - Best Buy Total / Plus members can save $30 on the cheaper Turtle Beach Recon Controller this week. This gamepad is a regular during major sales events, but I still generally only ever see it drop down to $39.99.

Buy it if:

✅ You want extra audio controls
✅ You need a cheaper gamepad
✅ You like additional grip

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want more modern pro features

Price check: Walmart: $44.99 | Amazon: $52.63

PowerA Wireless Controller (Kirby) | $49.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Save $20 - There's some good news for non-members here. Both Walmart and Amazon are also honoring this $20 discount on the Kirby PowerA Wireless Switch controller. What's more, this one's only ever been $2 cheaper in the past and that was Black Friday last year.

Buy it if:

✅ You just need a cheap controller
✅ You want a fun colorway
✅ You prioritize a wireless connection

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a rechargeable battery

Price check: Amazon: $29.99 | Walmart: $29.99

PowerA Wireless Xbox controller (Pac-Man) | $99.99 $69.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - Best Buy has a record-low price on this wireless Xbox controller, all decked out in glorious Pac-Man regalia. Non-members don't need to despair, though, Amazon has the same price up for grabs.

Buy it if:

✅ You don't want to rely on a wire
✅ You'll use the back buttons
✅ You're a retro fan

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want more customization options

Price check: Amazon: $69.99 | Walmart: No stock

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 | $99.99 $89.99 at Best Buy
Save $10 - The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 is solid value, especially with $10 off for Best Buy members. Amazon is matching this price and has only been just over $10 cheaper in the past (and not since February).

Buy it if:

✅ You want a simple wireless headset
✅ You need a sturdy battery life
✅ You tend to play in shorter stints

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prioritize plush headband cushioning

Price check: Amazon: $89.99 | Walmart: $99.99

Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller | $149.99 $129.99 at Best Buy
Save $20 - The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller has been cheaper in the past, but that was a good few months ago now and it only dropped down to $110. We're far from the $94.99 record-low we saw two years ago, but I don't think we're going back there any time soon.

Buy it if:

✅ You want individual game profiles
✅ You want the option to upgrade later
✅ You prioritize a wireless connection

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want all the spare parts from day one

Price check: Amazon: $129.99 | Walmart: $129.99

Elden Ring Nightreign (PS5) | $39.99 $34.54 at Amazon
Save $5 - We're talking pennies here, but both Walmart and Amazon have better prices than Best Buy on Elden Ring Nightreign, and considering this is the first time I've seen it taking any savings at all that's well worth celebrating.

Buy it if:

✅ Your friends are also Elden Ring fans
✅ You like cooperative games
✅ You enjoy roguelikes

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want a solo experience

Price check: Walmart: $34.99 | Best Buy: $34.99

Assassin's Creed Shadows (Xbox) | $69 $43.04 at Walmart
Save $26 - Walmart has come out swinging with this $26 discount on Assassin's Creed Shadows, where Best Buy is only offering members $17 off. This deal only sits on the Xbox version, though.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoy open world games
✅ You prefer the stealthier AC titles
✅ You don't mind a bit of grinding

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd prefer a shorter, more dense game

Price check: Best Buy: $52.99 | Amazon: $69.99

Razer Kishi Ultra | $149.99 $127.53 at Amazon
Save $22 - Amazon is $2 cheaper than Best Buy on the Razer Kishi Ultra right now, so if you're after high-end mobile gaming I'd ditch these Member Deals. The gamepad has seen lows of between $100 and $120 this year so far, but this is the best price I've seen since May.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a mobile power player
✅ You want full controls for streaming
✅ Your phone has a USB-C

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have an older iPhone

Price check: Best Buy: $129.99 | Walmart: $149.90