I've just scrolled through all of this year's Memorial Day sales for gamers - these are the 21 deals I'd actually buy

1. Assassin's Creed Mirage | $49.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $24.99 - Assassin's Creed: Mirage has dipped to just $24.99 in this week's Memorial Day sales. That's a half price rate on the latest AC title, a record-low even if this is a cheaper release.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a smaller open world
✅ You prefer stealth mechanics
✅ You enjoyed previous entries

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're expecting a large open world

Price check: Best Buy $24.99 | Walmart $40.65

2. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Prince of Persia has also dropped to a record low price at Amazon, with $20 off the final rate. That means you're getting one of the year's biggest games so far for just $29.99 all in. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like platformers
✅ You prefer 2D sidescrolling
✅ You want melee combat

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're expecting more puzzle options

Price check: Best Buy $29.99 | Walmart (out of stock)

3. Asus ROG Ally official charger dock | $64.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Save $35 - The Asus ROG Ally charging dock is the perfect travel companion, and I've never seen it this cheap before. The 65W brich has only just started to hit sales prices in the $40 region, so today's $29.99 record-low is certainly a surprise.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to easily dock to a TV
✅ You travel with an Ally or Steam Deck
✅ You still want to play with a gamepad

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a PC docking solution

4. 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4GHz wireless controller with charging dock | $49.99 $37.20 at Amazon
Save $12 - The 8BitDo Ultimate is just $4 away from its lowest ever price here, but you're still getting a solid 2.4GHz controller for PC, handhelds, and mobile for a great price. Before this week's sales this was a $45 gamepad. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to dock a handheld
✅ You play PC but prefer buttons
✅ You don't want to worry about battery

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need a Bluetooth connection

Price Check: Walmart: $49.99 | Best Buy: $49.99

5. Genki Covert Dock Mini | $49.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $5 - This is a smaller saving, but it's still in record-breaking territory. Nintendo Switch players on the hunt for an easily portable dock alternative will benefit most from this $5 discount on the Genki Covert Dock Mini. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to dock your Switch on the go
✅ You want to easily play on different TVs
✅ You need a separate charger

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want high-speed charging

6. Genki ShadowCast 2 | $49.99 $44.99 at Amazon
Save $5 - Another small saving on a Genki Switch gadget, but the ShadowCast 2 opens you up to big-screen play on whatever device you have handy - from a laptop to iPad. That's excellent functionality, and with a handy $5 off at Amazon this week. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play on more screens
✅ You want to start streaming
✅ You have an iPad

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want the best capture quality

7. Super Mario Bros. Wonder | $59.99 $46.20 at Walmart
Save $13 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder has dropped to within just a couple of bucks of its lowest ever price at Walmart this Memorial Day weekend. While I did see it at $44 earlier in the month I'm not complaining about a $13 discount on a relatively recent Nintendo title. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want classic platforming action
✅ You need a new multiplayer game
✅ You like the new mechanics

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer 3D Mario

Price Check: Amazon: $52.99 | Best Buy: $59.99

8. Princess Peach Showtime | $59.99 $49.14 at Walmart
Save $10 - Princess Peach Showtime is a newer release, so this $10 saving is all the more impressive. I don't see first party Ninty releases taking these kinds of discounts all the time (older releases still struggle to hit this price). That makes Walmart's record-low all the more intriguing.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're buying for kids
✅ You prefer an easier experience
✅ You want lots of variety

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want classic Mario platforming precision

Price Check: Amazon: $51.75 | Best Buy: $59.99

9. Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse | $149.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - The Razer Viper V2 Pro is still my favorite gaming mouse on the market, even though we've now got the V3 to play with as well. That makes this $99.99 record-low price all the more impressive, with a full $50 off the $149.99 launch rate. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You prefer a skinny form factor
✅ You still want a focus on speed
✅ You want a lightweight mouse

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need more side buttons

Price Check: Best Buy: $99.99 | Walmart: $132

10. Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight stick | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight stick is the best value joystick on the market right now, and it just got cheaper. Amazon's Memorial Day sales have this Xbox / PC option available for just $99.99. Considering I've only ever seen it drop to $109.99 in the past that's a fantastic offer. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're just getting into flight sims
✅ You want an easy Flight Simulator gadget
✅ You like onboard display options

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're after an enthusiast-level stick

Price Check: Walmart: $129.99 | Best Buy: OOS

11. Rode X XCM-50 USB condenser microphone | $149 $109 at Amazon
Save $40 - With $40 off the final price, the Rode X XCM-50 is down to its lowest price yet. Yes, I've been seeing this discount on the shelves for the last week or so, but considering it had only ever hit $120 before then this is still a solid offer. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a natural sounding mic
✅ You need 3.5mm output
✅ You want a simple plug and play design 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need a compact tripod footprint

12. Corsair K65 Plus 75% gaming keyboard | $159.99 $129.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The Corsair K65 Plus feels like a cheaper version of the Asus ROG Azoth. It still manages to pack a fantastic typing feel and hot-swappable switches while maintaining a $159.99 MSRP. Of course, Amazon's Memorial Day sales have that rate down to $129.99 this week for even better value. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like a soft switch feel
✅ You need plenty of extra controls
✅ You want hot-swappable switches

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want high-end build quality

Price Check: Best Buy: $129.99 | Walmart: $129.99

13. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max gaming headset | $179.99 $129.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max is an older headset, but it's still a fantastic multiplatform option. At $129, we're at a record-low price here - impressive considering this has been a $170 headset for well over a year and this is the first time I've seen it buckle in a while.

Buy it if: 

✅ You play across multiple platforms
✅ Comfort is a priority
✅ You need surround sound

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You think Superhuman Hearing is a silver bullet

Price Check: Best Buy: $149.99 | Walmart: $149.99

14. Nacon Revolution 5 Pro controller | $199.99 $174.99 at Best Buy
Save $25 - We tested the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro controller late last year and loved its massive roster of features. At $199.99 it's a tall order, but Best Buy's $25 discount can get you there a little easier this week. We've only ever seen it $5 cheaper in the past. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want long-lasting sticks
✅ You don't want to worry about battery
✅ You want plenty of control 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer high-tension sticks

Price Check: Amazon: $174.99 | Walmart: $199.99

15. Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $199 at Walmart
I'll hold my hands up and say this bundle offer has been around for far longer than this week's Memorial Day sales. However, it's the cheapest way to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch console right now, and the best value to boot. That's because of the free copy of Animal Crossing included in the box. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You only play handheld
✅ You don't need to dock to a TV
✅ You're buying for younger kids

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to play on the TV

Price Check (console only): Amazon: $197 | Best Buy: $199.99

16. Meta Quest 2 | $249.99 $199 at Amazon
Save $50 - The Meta Quest 2 is back down to its previous record low price of $199.99 at Amazon this weekend. That's excellent news for anyone looking to test the waters with VR without delving too deep into the Quest 3's price tag. 

Buy it if: 

✅ This is your first VR headset
✅ You don't want to spend Quest 3 money
✅ You still want to play VR classics 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want mixed-reality

Price Check: Walmart: $199 | Best Buy: $199.99

17. Boulies Ninja Pro gaming chair | $399.99 $259.99 at Boulies
Save $140 - Boulies has a massive sale on for Memorial Day, dropping its Ninja Pro chair down to just $259.99. That's an excellent result considering this is our favorite gaming chair right now and it usually scrapes far closer to $400. Be sure to use promo code MS140 for the full saving.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want high-end features
✅ Comfort is a priority
✅ You like to sit cross-legged 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need a very firm seat

Price Check: Amazon: $359.99

18. Rode Streamer X | $399.99 $349.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - Streamers will want to take note of this record low price on the Rode Streamer X all-in-one capture card at Amazon right now. The retailer has only ever had it at $371 in the past, so today's $50 saving is particularly impressive. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're capturing in 1440p
✅ You want an all-in-one for video and audio
✅ You want extra customization options 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need 4K60 captures

Price Check: Walmart: $377.95 | Best Buy: $399.99

19. Hisense U8N 55-inch Mini LED ULED 4K TV | $1,099.99 $799.99 at Amazon
Save $300 - $799.99 is a fantastic price for a Mini LED TV, especially considering this model only just hit the market. It goes without saying this is a record-low price, and a particularly strong one for a full 144Hz refresh rate. 

Buy it if:

✅ You want full console compatibility
✅ Picture quality is a priority
✅ You want local dimming features

Don't buy it if:

❌ You’d rather invest in OLED

20. Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 | $1,199.99 $799.99 at Amazon
Save $400 - The massive Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor has just dropped back down to its lowest price since March. This is normally a $1,000+ panel, but today's $400 discount beats last year's Black Friday rates. 

Buy it if:

✅ High contrast is a priority
✅ You don't want to sacrifice speed
✅ You're after a curved monitor

Don't buy it if:

❌You want bigger than 32-inch

Price check: Best Buy $799.99 | B&H Photo $799
 

21. Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 16-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,449.99 $999 at Best Buy
Save $450 - This RTX 4060 configuration of last year's Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 has just hit a new record-low price in Best Buy's Memorial Day sales. We were previously celebrating a $1,049.99 sales price here, but we'll certainly take $999 instead. 

Specs: Intel i7-13620H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 165Hz FHD display

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a full 16-inch display
✅ You play moderately demanding games
✅ You want to play on medium settings 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a newer OLED panel