Upscalers, 8BitDo controllers, and Atari handhelds - Woot's latest sale is actually looking pretty decent for retro gamers

C64 Mini, 8BitDo 64 controller, and mClassic retro upscaler on a wooden desk — (Image credit: Future)

Woot's having itself a little gaming sale this week, and as soon as I started wandering these digital aisles it was obvious who these discounts are serving. Retro gamers are going to have a field day with this latest roster of savings, hitting everything from our go-to upscaler to nostalgic controllers, retro console remakes to miniature arcade machines.

I cover a lot of savings events, but these shelves feel like a hit list of our top-rated gadgets and gizmos. That's rare in a market pretty much defined by price increases and stock shortages at the moment, so I'm getting in while it's good. These discounts are already looking refreshing, but you can also take an additional 20% off at checkout with promo code GAMER20.

Some of Woot's more popular offers have already run out of stock, but if you're revving up that Analogue 3D or itching for some more modern visuals there's still time to score some record-low prices. Everything listed below is at its lowest price yet, with other retailers often listing the same devices for well over Woot's current rates.

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I'm sad to say it, but I haven't been this excited about a sale in a few months now. We've had a handful of larger events from a few retailers this year so far, and there have certainly been some nice picks among them, but these offers feel like classic, back-in-the-day discounts.

Woot's generally one of my go-tos for heavier savings, but it's rare to find so many highlights in one go. There are a few misses in there, some cheaper Bionik and Numskull Switch and PS5 accessories that aren't worth their salt, a bizarre 3DS charger for $5, a GameSir controller that's been far cheaper in the past, and some bargain bucket games. If you're digging for gold, though, you'll likely be rewarded.

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More modern platforms are a little harder to buy for right now, but we're rounding up all the latest PS5 deals and Nintendo Switch bundles on the market.

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, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.