The 25 best Memorial Day sales for gamers in 2026: live PS5, Switch, Xbox and PC deals to hide you from the sun this holiday weekend

Memorial Day sales have already begun

While the actual holiday isn't until Monday May 25, Memorial Day sales are already off to a flying start. This is when I normally see discounts heating up for the main event - hint: this weekend is actually when the vast majority of deals are up for grabs.

Will there be more Memorial Day sales over the weekend?

Retailers could well drop a handful of extra Memorial Day sales over the weekend, but the vast majority of this year's offers will already be on the shelves. I've been on this carousel before, and it's rare to find major discounts on high-flying products landing much closer to the big day. If you spot a price you like before the big day, it's worth jumping on.

When will Memorial Day deals end?

Memorial Day sales generally come to an official close at midnight on Monday, but I often see retailers running the event for a couple of days after the fact. While I don't tend to see too many of the biggest discounts running out of stock these days, it can happen on high-flying products, especially if they're limited to begin with. I still wouldn't recommend waiting too much longer to dive in.

Best Buy says it's added new tech deals to its Memorial Day sale

There isn't too much for gamers in the new batch - you can save $50 on the AirPods Pro 3 or grab a free $200 gift card with the LG B5 OLED TV but other than that this is patio furniture and appliances. The new travel tech section could help some player out with power banks and car chargers, though, so it's worth having a skim through - especially if you're stuck with Switch 2 charging woes. In fact, that Ugreen 20,000mAh model looks like a winner - that's a great price for double the capacity I usually see for these numbers.

Ugreen 20,000mAh power bank | $56.99 $39.99 at Best Buy

Maingear's Memorial Day sale warns of upcoming price increases

Maingear has supplied some of our favorite gaming PCs over the last few years, but its high prices have pushed it out of favor among more recent reviews. The brand is getting involved in Memorial Day sales, but that also comes with a warning, though.

Nestled in the site's Memorial Day landing page is a 'notice of upcoming component price increases' that claims 'all pre-configured MG-1s [the brand's base range] and laptops will soon incur a $150+ price increase' due to current component shortages. That's a little spicy considering the already-high price tags of these machines - that $2,000 saving only applies to Maingear Apex rigs worth $14,000 or more after all.

See the full Memorial Day sale at Maingear

Don't spend $600 on a PS5 this Memorial Day

Sony put PS5 prices up to $600 minimum earlier this year, which poses a serious problem for those hunting down console deals this weekend. There's still a way to save on a device, but the best offer sits on the OG console rather than the new Slim models.

Sony is offering refurbished PS5s for $399 right now - and that's for a disc edition. It's easily the best way to grab a console these days, but if you can't spare the shelf space you'll also find $100 off the PS5 Slim and PS5 Slim Digital.

PS5 (Certified Refurbished) | $399 at PS Direct

A closer look at that Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 keyboard deal

The Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 is the best gaming keyboard I've had my hands on so far, so today's record-low price is well worth investigating. It's a nearly-full-sized magnetic keyboard that vastly improves on the woolly feeling of Corsair's previous Hall effect decks. This is a smooth typing feel at a price usually reserved for cheaper, stiffer keyboards.

Sure that display panel could be doing a lot better, and it's not a particularly spacious implementation of the 96% form factor. But considering the Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE (the top of the range magnetic keyboard) is only down to $295.99 (was $359.99) in today's Memorial Day sales Corsair is winning on value.

Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 | $229.99 $159.99 at Best Buy

Still quiet for PC controllers, barring one secret discount at Amazon

The Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded above is still the way to go for most players, but the Flydigi Apex 5 also has something to say this Memorial Day. The gamepad is kind of, secretly, on sale.

That's because Amazon has a discount code nestled on its product page that will net you 20% off this $159.99 MSRP. That means you're getting the wireless controller for $127.99 - just a few bucks off its lowest price yet.

Duncan gave this gamepad 4.5/5 stars in his Flydigi Apex 5 review just a couple of months ago, citing is excellent back buttons and paggles, comfortable, precise thumbsticks, slick onboard menus, and adaptive trigger resistance as high flying features.

Flydigi Apex 5 | $159.99 $127.99 at Amazon

Promo code: D48Z1ZWPMBPI

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is now our #1 gaming headset, but its predecessor is stealing the limelight

While the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni has taken the crown, it's the Nova Pro Wireless that's in the spotlight this Memorial Day. The older release is seeing its own discounts in the wake of the new model's launch, and it's currently at its best price of the year.

I have seen this premium headset hop down to $249.99 in the past, but those kinds of savings have been non-existent in 2026 so far. In the year of the price increase, the lowest numbers I've seen here were $289.99. That's where most retailers find themselves this week - but Best Buy is a full $10 cheaper.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | $379.99 $279.99 at Best Buy

GameStop's excellent Switch 2 game deals are region-reliant

GameStop has two major discounts on its shelves this Memorial Day, halving the price of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A. The catch here, though, is that you'll need to make sure your local store has the stock to spare. It's looking tighter and tighter the longer these offers stay on the table, though, so this isn't one to sleep on.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | $69.99 $34.99 at GameStop

Pokemon Legends: ZA | $69.99 $34.99 at GameStop

How to spot a fake Memorial Day deal

We all know not all Memorial Day sales are created equally, but there are a few tricks you can use to arm yourself against untrustworthy offers. These usually take the form of seemingly heavy discounts that try to dazzle with large savings (either by sheer amount or percentages). The easiest way to double check whether a discount is legitimate is to check your price history. There are a number of tools that allow you to dig into Amazon's own prices over time, but Waybackmachine also works for a bunch of product pages at other retailers as well.

If the price you're seeing is more than the average over the last few weeks, you've found yourself a fake.

The next step you can take is to price check against other retailers, especially if you're buying off a site that uses third party marketplace systems (Walmart, Newegg, and Amazon). These are hotbeds of inflated prices that can easily catch shoppers out. Checking with a multitude of other stores can keep you safe from both resellers and dodgy listings.

Of course, I've already done all that for the Memorial Day deals above.

Reminder: You absolutely do need 16GB RAM in a gaming laptop deal these days

As is tradition in the year 2026, I'm seeing a number of retailers trying to pass off gaming laptops with 8GB RAM as bonafide deals this Memorial Day. So much so that it bears repeating, while you could have got away with half the memory a few years ago many of the games you're likely to be playing really do need the full 16GB these days.

With RAM shortages continuing, stores and brands are cutting costs in entry-level configurations to keep their prices competitive - and this happens far more during larger sale events. In previous years that meant dropping back a CPU generation or only taking 512GB of storage space - sometimes a worthwhile endeavour depending on the price. Sacrificing your RAM, however, simply isn't in your best interests.

Amazon's just dropped the price on this Logitech racing wheel, but that discount's still not enough

This one won't be making it into my top picks, but I'll highlight it here to show just how important that price history I was on about earlier is.

Yesterday, the Logitech G RS50 was holding firm at full price ($699.99). I've just checked back - this is the best Xbox steering wheel we've tested after all - and it's shifted itself a little further down the price range. At first glance, that $70 discount to $629.99 doesn't look too shabby, this is a top-rated piece of gear after all.

However, I've seen that wheel down at $524.99 in the last few days of April. It was even repeatedly cheaper than $629.99 earlier in the year, making multiple trips down to $599 for extended periods of time.

This is one to watch for further discounts rather than jumping straight in.

Watchlist:

Logitech G RS50 | $699.99 $629.99 at Amazon ($524.99 record-low)

Another fake deal spotted

Here we have another example, this time on the SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds. Again, I keep a close eye on these numbers - they're the best gaming earbuds we have in our arsenal at the moment. Amazon's not wrong in its '30-day low price' banner here - $179.99 is, in fact, the cheapest they've been in the last month.

What Amazon isn't telling you, though, is that this is a pretty high rate for the Xbox set based on previous price trends. These buds were solidly available for between $150 and $160 from January to April, with only a very quick blip up to $195. Sure, they've been at (pretty much) full price for the last four weeks - but they're likely to drop back down to much lower positions come Prime Day.

Watchlist:

SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds | $199.99 $179.99 at Amazon (record low $129.99)

Three new deals to add to the pot

In between those fake discounts, I've found three more savings that are actually worth your time today.

First up, Kirby Air Riders is seeing a rare $10 discount at Woot. This is the retailer I go to for most game discounts - the Amazon subsidiary seems to be able to drop titles (especially tricky Nintendo releases) far lower than its competitors. Today that means adorable surf racing for $59.99 rather than $69.99.

Next up we have the FlexiSpot E7 Plus - Phil's everyday standing / gaming desk. Note it's just the frame included in this offer, but at $499.98 ($100 off), it's back down to the lowest price we've seen yet.

Finally, it's good old Resident Evil 4 Remake, returning to a Memorial Day deals roundup like an old friend. This is an aging release, so its original launch price has already been significantly marked down to $19.99, but Best Buy is going $5 cheaper this weekend for a full $14.99 sales price.

Corsair's $75 discount goes under the microscope

Corsair's launched its own Memorial Day sales on a bunch of kit and accessories, with an additional $75 off every spend over $350. That's pretty compelling if you're looking to upgrade your setup with a single brand so I've done a deep dive into the best way to actually secure that discount this weekend.

Say you're outfitting an existing PC with some new peripherals. The cheapest way to do that and still meet the threshold at Corsair is to bundle up the Virtuoso RGB Wireless headset, Vanguard 96 keyboard (the mechanical one not the magnetic Pro model), Ironclaw Wireless SE mouse, and - to reach that $350 - the MM700 RGB Extended mouse pad. With the final $75 off, you're spending $294.96 for all that kit.

Taking everything separately at Amazon you're looking at $404.96.

Corsair fans celebrate, then! This offer is actually verified to be worth your while.

Unfortunately, if you're just trying to build the cheapest setup possible, things don't work out so well. Taking our top recommended budget products across all the same categories, the final cost comes out to $97.72. Of course, you're not getting the same kinds of features as may be present in Corsair's products, but you're still getting the job done for a third of the price.

Turtle Beach Airlite Fit headset | $27.99 $19.99 at Amazon

Newmen GM326 keyboard | $23.99 $22.79 at Amazon

Logitech G203 mouse | $34.99 $24.99 at Amazon

SteelSeries QcK mouse pad | $34.99 $29.99 at Amazon

Don't head to the eShop without some extra store credit

Granted, it's not a massive discount - but I thought I'd bring it to the attention of anyone going it alone in the Nintendo eShop this weekend. Amazon is discounting its $10 gift cards down to $8.98 right now - hey, it's a few bucks in your pocket if you stack them.

$10 Nintendo Switch eShop Gift Card | $10 $8.98 at Amazon

My favorite gaming tablet just dropped to its best price yet, but it's still a premium pick

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a pretty special piece of tech, but it won't be for everyone. That AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 certainly pulls its weight (I was running pretty demanding games on this thing and you wouldn't have guessed there was no dedicated GPU inside), and the 32GB RAM is also contributing to the price point. However, there's no better gaming tablet out there right now, especially if you don't want to be beholden to app stores.

The only problem I've had is this thing has been stuck at a $2,169.99 sales price for the last few events in a row now. That's all changed, with Amazon kicking us down below that $2,000 barrier this Memorial Day. Those looking to invest in a high-end tablet can now grab the Max configuration for $1,977. This one's made the top list.

Asus ROG Flow Z13 | $2,299.99 $1,977 at Amazon

Still no Razer DAV4 discounts

I've been keeping a close eye on the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro over the last few months, what with the Viper V4 Pro hitting the market and the more ergonomic alternative growing older with each passing day. We're talking about a $169.99 gaming mouse first launched back in July 2025, here, though - I would have expected at least something by now.

Unfortunately, Memorial Day hasn't changed that - we're still stuck at $170 pretty much everywhere. You can bet I'll be watching it like a hawk, though.

Hey, it's only $5 off a record-low

I remember the glory days of the Xbox Wireless Controller. Give it a Black Friday and you could see those sale prices shimmy all the way down to $39.99. Unfortunately those kinds of savings are long behind us now, what with price increases across the board.

Best Buy is meeting us half way this Memorial Day, though, shedding $20 off the $64.99 MSRP of the base controller. That's the cheapest it's been in 2026 so far - not bad for a casual everyday gamepad with all the wireless Xbox functionality you could ask for.

Xbox Wireless Controller | $64.99 $44.99 at Best Buy

First no GTA 6 pre-orders, now GTA Trilogy is selling out?

No, we didn't get GTA 6 pre-orders this week - it still stings. Can I offer you a GTA Trilogy in this trying time? Well I could have done this morning.

I've been back to check on my treasure and found one missing in action. The GTA Trilogy previously on sale for $19.99 has been swept off the shelves at Amazon, replaced by price inflated marketplace options. This is a game that's been sitting in bargain bins (admittedly not for quite this cheap) for months now. With prices rising to the low $30s, this is a sad day for nostalgia.

If I had to pick one deal not to sleep on today it would be this

Let me throw two facts about the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 at you; it's got the one feature that had me raving about the far more expensive SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 and it's almost never seen at today's price point.

See, SteelSeries launched its Arctis app a few years ago and besides the usual controls and connection options, that mobile software came packed with hundreds of presets tailored to a whole roster of games. I'm not just talking your competitive FPS titles, I'm talking everything from Fall Guys to Fallout. It's easily my favorite feature and isn't talked about enough.

The Nova 3 fully supports it, but I only ever see this $59.99 sales price once in a blue moon - and only from Woot. Other retailers seem to have a hard cap at $79.99 here.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 | $109.99 $59.99 at Woot

Good morning and welcome to another day of deal hunting

It's officially the weekend, and with that sun heating up it's time to close the blinds, plug in, and enjoy some pixels - the way every long weekend should be spent. I'll be on hand throughout the day as I track down even more Memorial Day gaming deals for bargain hunters. But first, one large iced vanilla latte please.

Upgrading your TV for the World Cup? Make sure it does your console justice as well

There are a ton of Memorial Day TV deals out there vying for your attention - panel upgrades are big business this time of year. However, anyone looking for a refresh in time for the World Cup also needs to make sure their new screen is console friendly. Helpfully the majority of high end and mid range screens these days will accommodate a 4K 120Hz connection via an HDMI 2.1 cable (that's the main spec you need to know about).

Our top pick though? That's the LG OLED C-Series. You've got the C4 and C5 to choose from right now, but considering sales are putting the newer model at a similar price to the older right now I'd err on the side of the C5.

You'll find it for $1,400 off (though I haven't seen that full $2,699.99 MSRP in some time) at Best Buy right now, down to $1,299.99.

LG OLED C5 | $2,699.99 $1,299.99 at Best Buy

The Asus ROG Falcata is cheaper than ever, but is it worth it yet?

Short answer: Yes

Long answer: The Asus ROG Falcata actually launched at $429.99, then Best Buy dropped it down to the high $200s a couple of times, now it's down to $214.99. That's far more sensible, now we have a premium Hall effect keyboard that's actually in line with the rest of the market.

If you know you're ready to invest in a high-end magnetic deck, and you're a particularly competitive FPS player, I'd comfortably recommend the Falcata at this price. It uses ROG's HFX V2 switches, the smoothest magnetic options I've tested, and offers up a unique split design that makes mouse wielding infinitely better. Just snap off the right hand side whenever you don't need it.

At $215, the Falcata is also cheaper than the Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE right now. That's the best Hall effect keyboard I've tested so far - but it scores so highly largely due to the fact it was cheaper than the Falcata's launch price and offers a more generalist form factor. The two decks actually share a lot in common, and with the Azoth still stuck at $319.99, the Falcata is the way to go right now.

Asus ROG Falcata | $349.99 $214.99 at Best Buy