The 20 best Memorial Day sales for gamers in 2026: how to hide from the sun this holiday weekend

PS5 discounts are exceedingly hard to find these days, what with Sony upping the price to $600 for even the cheapest model. That's why this refurbished version of the OG console is my go-to recommendation for anyone looking for a new console this Memorial Day. You're spending significantly less than you would a new Slim and only sacrificing a little storage and footprint.

Pros:

✅ Powerful, fast, quiet, and cool
✅ Fantastic UI
✅ Controller a genuine game-changer

Cons:

❌ Design won't be for everyone
❌ Less storage than Slim

Read the full PS5 review

Alan Wake 2 has returned to its lowest price yet in Amazon's Memorial Day sales, at just $29.99. That's a $10 saving on the previous sale price, but this one launched at the full $69.99.

Pros:

✅ Ambitious creative concept
✅ Beautiful visual fidelity
✅ Imaginative mission design

Cons:

❌ Combat lacks variation
❌ Inconsistent performance issues

Read the full Alan Wake 2 review

Best Buy has the Chroma Indigo version of the Sony DualSense controller at $10 off this Memorial Day. That's not going to mean much if you think back to the original MSRP before price hikes landed, but it's still the best rate on the web right now.

Pros:

✅ Subtle haptic feedback
✅ Satisfying adaptive trigger
✅ Bold design

Cons:

❌ No customization features

Read the full DualSense review

This is hands down the best deal I've seen on the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro yet, and considering it's a mainstay in my setup it's well worth investigating. This is the PS5 and PC version, with $85 off the final price leaving us at $164.99 - I've only ever seen it at $209.99 in previous sales.

Pros:

✅ Fantastic space in the low ranges
✅ Solid ANC
✅ Comfortable earcups
✅ Simultaneous wireless connections
✅ Textured, vibrant audio quality

Cons:

❌ Less padding in the headband
❌ Lower battery life on console

Read the full Razer BlackShark V3 Pro review

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is one to watch this Memorial Day. That's because there's a new Omni model on the shelves - so we expect some serious discounts to this, the best headset we'd tested until its predecessor came along. It's been $30 in the past, but so far in 2026 it's only ever dropped to $289.99.

Pros:

✅ Incredible audio quality
✅ DAC doubles as hot-swappable battery charger
✅ Superb build quality and design
✅ Excellent connectivity options

Cons:

❌ One of the more expensive options at MSRP

Read the full SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless review

Nintendo was originally set to launch this choose-your-own game bundle in June, but Amazon has got in there first. You'll find the console (currently $449.99, but jumping to $499 in September) and one of three games; Pokemon Pokopia, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Mario Kart World in here. That's all to the tune of $499 - around $20 off the game.

Pros:

✅ Significant performance updates
✅ Premium look and feel
✅ Mouse sensor has strong potential

Cons:

❌ Faster battery drain
❌ Some HDR issues

Read the full Nintendo Switch 2 review

The PowerA Advantage controller is an excellent find, but I generally only recommend it when it's on sale. At full price it's a little light on build quality and features, but at today's record-low price it makes a fantastic budget option for those who prefer a more traditional controller.

Pros:

✅ Much cheaper than the competition
✅ Extra audio controls
✅ All the standard Switch 2 controls
✅ Hall effect thumbsticks

Cons:

❌ Very hollow feel
❌ Middle buttons moved to the bottom
❌ No NFC, rumble, or gyro

Read the full PowerA Advantage Wired Controller review

It might not be the GTA you're looking for, but it's certainly an excellent way to get prepped for 6. The GTA Trilogy on Switch is $19.99 in Amazon's Memorial Day sales, a record-low price I've only seen on Black Friday previously.

Read more: 5 things you need to know about your return to the GTA Trilogy

You'll need to roll the dice on this one. GameStop is offering Metroid Prime Beyond for half price this Memorial Day, but there's a catch. Your local store needs to have the stock in the first place. It's worth putting your digits into the stock checker, though, this is an excellent deal.

Pros:

✅ Incredible atmosphere
✅ Gorgeous on Switch 2
✅ Immersive level design

Cons:

❌ Psychic powers feel clunky
❌ Overworld adds bloat
❌ Back and forth more annoying than past games

Read the full Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review

Like the Metroid Prime offer above, you'll need to hope your local GameStop has the stock to accommodate it. If so, you can score one of the biggest Switch 2 games to date for half price. That's a record-low price.

Pros:

✅ Real-time combat offers a major overhaul
✅ A slice-of-life that feels closer to the anime than ever before
✅ Memorial characters
✅ Incredible music

Cons:

❌ Urban setting can feel samey at times
❌ Lack of interactive buildings

Read the full Pokemon Legends: Z-A review

Best Buy's Memorial Day sales has nearly $20 off Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment this weekend. That's the best price on the web right now, on a title that doesn't see savings all too often.

Pros:

✅ Zelda is a great lead
✅ Tech performance is great
✅ Story additions work well

Cons:

❌ Boring battlefield design
❌ Missions overly linear
❌ Shooter sections are an odd addition

Read the full Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 is already particularly well priced for a wireless gaming headset, and it's just dropped back down to its lowest ever price at Woot. This Amazon-owned company is the only retailer I ever see offering a $59.99 sales price - it's usually only ever discounted to $80.

Pros:

✅ Still impressive SteelSeries audio quality
✅ Bluetooth and 2.4GHz support
✅ Simplified onboard controls
✅ Lightweight and comfortable
✅ Impressive compatibility

Cons:

❌ Less powerful audio before EQ customization

Read the full SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 review

The PDP Riffmaster has a limited appeal in 2026, but if you're a Fortnite Festival fan looking for that classic Guitar Hero experience it's a must-see. At $99.99 we're back down to a record-low price in Amazon's Memorial Day sales.

Pros:

✅ Quality of life improvements from older devices
✅ Foldable design
✅ Fret buttons feel excellent
✅ Plays great

Cons:

❌ Hollow feel
❌ Strumming bar could be clickier
❌ Fairly plain design compared to competition

Read the full PDP Riffmaster review

The Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded is a slightly tweaked version of our favorite Xbox controller of all time. While the older model can drop into double-figures when the time is right (though it's rare), this version has only ever hit $169.99 in previous offers. We're an extra $20 off this weekend.

Pros:

✅ Modular design for great customization
✅ Versatile across genres
✅ Sturdy battery life
✅ Wireless on Xbox
✅ Added visual flair

Cons:

❌ Hall sensor tech isn't included

Read the full Victrix Pro BFG Xbox review

Forza calls, and so does this $200 discount on the Turtle Beach VelocityOne KD3 racing wheel. At just $249.99 we're at a record-low price on this setup in Amazon's Memorial Day sales, a saving I've only started seeing in the last couple of months.

Pros:

✅ Direct Drive at an accessible price
✅ Reasonable force feedback feel
✅ Full bundle with pedals and desk clamp
✅ Swappable wheels
✅ F-RX is a delight

Cons:

❌ Compatibility issues
❌ Force feedback can get funky
❌ Included wheel could be better
❌ Cramped pedals

Read the full Turtle Beach VelocityOne KD3 review

The Razer Basilisk V3 is a standout every sales event. It's cheap, sturdy, and packed with all the features the majority of players need - that's a recipe for success. It's been a few bucks cheaper in the past, but we're close to 2026's $36 record this weekend.

Pros:

✅ Thoughtful additional features
✅ Super fast sensor
✅ Comfortable ergonomic design
✅ One of the cheaper options

Cons:

❌ Not light enough for competitive players

Read the full Razer Basilisk V3 review

This is the best price I've seen on the best gaming keyboard I've tested. That's a winning formula, especially when the Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 offers up solid Hall effect switches and a smart 96% form factor.

Pros:

✅ Great typing feel
✅ Improved Hall effect switches
✅ Still fairly compact for a full num pad layout
✅ Thick, textured PBT keycaps
✅ Plenty of extra controls
✅ Super comfortable wrist rest

Cons:

❌ Squished arrow buttons
❌ Display is under-utilised

Read the full Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 review

The Corsair TC100 is back down to the lowest price we've seen so far, with a $90 discount at Best Buy taking the lead over Amazon and Walmart. Other stores are still stuck at $199.99 here.

Pros:

✅ Comfortable cushioning
✅ Competitive price
✅ Great armrests

Cons:

❌ Limited design options
❌ Lumbar support is a little firm
❌ Casters can feel a bit rigid

Read the full Corsair TC100 review

Intel's Arc B570 GPU keeps this iBuyPower Slate's MSRP cheaper than most, while Best Buy is doing its part with a modest $100 discount as well. That means this is one of the few reasonably priced gaming PC deals available this Memorial Day.

Pros:

✅ Great value
✅ Minimal prebuild bloat
✅ Fairly quiet for an air-cooled PC
✅ Nice case aesthetics

Cons:

❌ Weaker SSD in test build

Read the full iBuyPower Slate review

The HP Omen Max 16 is the top gaming laptop I've tested so far, but its price hasn't been as friendly in the last few months. Best Buy currently has $350 off this RTX 5080 configuration, though you're not getting the OLED panel in this model.

Pros:

✅ Excellent performance
✅ Streamlined design
✅ Crisp white chassis
✅ Vibrant RGB
✅ Smart port placements

Cons:

❌ Low battery life

Read the full HP Omen Max 16 review