Hold up, did Walmart just win Prime Day? These are the 7 early gaming deals I didn't expect to see

1. Rise of the Ronin | $69.99 $53 at Walmart
Save $16 - It's a smaller saving, but Rise of the Ronin has only been out for a few months - and Amazon has never been close to this $53 record-low. The best I've seen on this PS5 exclusive before this week was $65, making this a particularly impressive discount. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like hack-and-slash combat
✅ You want a good exploration adventure
✅ You want an in-depth system 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prioritize visuals

Price check: Amazon: $63.99 | Best Buy: $69.99

2. Super Mario Party | Red / Blue Joy-Con | $99.99 $69 at Walmart
Save $30 - Not only is this a super cheap way to get your hands on a new set of Joy-Con (usually around $79 by themselves), but you're also getting a copy of Mario Party included. This bundle only appears during major sales events, so it's looking pretty strong a week away from Prime Day proper. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want more multiplayer options
✅ You have Joy-Con drift
✅ You enjoyed previous Mario Party games 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer other colors 

Price check: Best Buy: $99.99 | Amazon: OOS

3. PS5 Pulse 3D headset | $99.99 $87.99 at Walmart
Save $12 - Discounts on the official Pulse 3D headset are few and far between, with the cups holding firmly onto their $99.99 MSRP day to day. In fact, I've only seen this headset drop its price once this year so far, for a single day back in March. That makes this $12 discount all the more enticing. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want official Sony tech
✅ You want to make the most of Tempest Audio
✅ You want to keep the PS5 aesthetic going 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want the best audio quality possible 

Price check: Amazon: $92.95 | Best Buy: $99.99

4. Logitech G713 gaming keyboard | $169.99 $99 at Walmart
Save $70 - This really is a surprise. While the Logitech G713 (and its adorable cloud-shaped wrist rest) has been on the shelves for a little while now, I've never seen it drop below $100 before. In fact, I've only ever seen those numbers trickle down to $137 in the past. This is a new record-low price on a solid deck.

Buy it if: 

✅ You like the pastel aesthetic
✅ You want a fast but satisfying keyboard
✅ A wrist rest is a must

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need a number pad 

Price check: Amazon: $149.99 | Best Buy: $149.99

5. Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199.99 $159 at Walmart
Save $40 - $40 doesn't sound like a massive saving, but not only are you picking up a rarely discounted console in the Switch Lite, but you're also getting a free copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. That's insane value, especially a full week away from Prime Day - plus, considering Amazon doesn't even stock this bundle, it's unlikely to be beaten.

Buy it if: 

✅ You only play in handheld mode
✅ You don't want to play couch co-op
✅ You're buying for kids 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to dock to the TV

Price check: Amazon: $179.99 (no game)

6. Samsung Odyssey G7 28-inch 4K 144Hz gaming monitor | $599 $329.99 at Walmart
Save $269 - The Samsung Odyssey G70B was already well-priced at Walmart for $599.99 (it originally launched at $699.99). That makes today's $269 discount all the more surprising, especially knowing that Amazon is stuck at $457.49 right now. This is the lowest price I've seen on this 28-inch model, and a fantastic rate for a 4K panel. 

Buy it if: 

✅ 4K is a priority
✅ You don't want to sacrifice speed
✅ You want a good-sized screen 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer a larger, curved model 

Price check: Amazon: $457.49 | Best Buy: $699.99

7. Meta Quest 3 | $499.99 $429 at Walmart
Save $70 - The Meta Quest 3 has taken a record-breaking price drop at Walmart this week, with a $70 saving on its $499.99 MSRP. Amazon actually launched this offer yesterday but it's already run off the shelves so we certainly wouldn't wait too long here. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're economical with your downloads
✅ Mixed reality is a priority
✅ You don't want to be tied to a PC

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You play PS5 and would prefer the PSVR 2

Price check: Best Buy: $499.99 | Amazon: OOS