Prime Day might be Amazon's showcase, but Best Buy isn't letting Bezos take all the headlines this week. The site is running its own competing Tech Fest sales right now, matching a bunch of the etail-giant's best rates and throwing in a few offers of their own as well. With no need for a Prime membership, it's the go-to for non-subscribers right now.
I'm seeing offers hitting Switch, PS5, and PC kit the hardest, with a few rare gaming laptop deals among them. While games themselves are taking a little time to drop their prices (many were actually cheaper a few weeks ago) I'm expecting more software discounts to follow in the coming days.
There are still some gems in this treasure trove, and I've plucked all the Best Buy anti-Prime Day deals gamers actually need to know about straight from the shelves. That means this is the kit we recommend every day, sitting at prices at (or near) record-low rates. That's a winning combination indeed.
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- GTA 6: check for pre-orders
- PS5: games from $9.99
- Switch: games from $7.99
- Controllers: starting from $27.99
- Headsets: starting from $9.99
- Monitors: Asus from $67.99
- Keyboards: Womier from $20.99
- Laptops: starting from $699
- Mice: starting from $15.99
- Handhelds: starting from $28.99
- PCs: MSI from $999.99
Top anti-Prime Day deals at Best Buy
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Best Buy does price match Amazon, but Prime Day can be a pain
Best Buy does have a price matching system in place, but Prime Day is where it starts to get squeaky. By default, the retailer will be levelling to Amazon's prices for most items straight away - but if you do spot something cheaper on Bezos's side of the playground there's a chance that Best Buy will co-operate and still offer up its collection benefits as well. That's as long as it's not a true Prime Day deal.
The retailer's price match guarantee states that it won't match prices set by marketplace sellers (so double check your deal is 'sold by Amazon') but more importantly for this event, it doesn't cover "pricing only available to select groups of customers" - that includes Prime subscriptions.
If the offer you're looking at is available for everyone, you're in the clear. If it's only available to Prime subscribers you won't be able to secure a price match at Best Buy.
Do you need a membership for Best Buy anti-Prime Day deals?
Like Amazon, Best Buy is keeping some of its anti-Prime Day deals back for its Plus and Total members. However, from what I'm seeing so far, this isn't as widespread across the site. Instead, I'm seeing discounts spreading across the aisles right now, with a few extra further savings available for subscribers. That means you don't need a membership to take part, but having one means you'll make the most of this week's sales.
This Switch 2 controller can wake the console (that's rare at this price)
The GameSir Super Nova is a mainstay on Best Buy's shelves when the sales come to town. It's also one of my favorite discounts to highlight for sheer value.
The wireless Switch 2 controller packs impressive wake functionality - that's tough to find outside of ultra-premium gamepads. The Hall effect model is down to just $29.99 in Best Buy's anti-Prime Day deals right now, $20 off its original $49.99 MSRP. Even at full price it's punching below competitors.
The 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 has a 'shake to wake' feature, but its $69.99 MSRP generally only ever gives way to today's $49.99 sales price.
GameSir Super Nova | $49.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
PSA: Keep an eye on open box kit
Best Buy has been pulling some big moves with open box PS5 kit over the last few weeks. With the console price stacked up to $600 minimum these days, we've been crying out for some refurbished discounts. The brand overtook Sony with its own open-box savings a couple of weeks ago, while also dropping the DualSense Edge down to the low $100s.
Things have settled slightly since, but it's always worth keeping a close eye out. Gaming hardware prices are soaring right now, and this is one of that last true ways to save on sought after devices from handhelds to consoles.
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The best way to buy a Switch 2 this Prime Day
The Nintendo Switch 2 is another gadget facing its own price increases, though we thankfully still have another couple of months before those rates jump up to $499. In the meantime, the brand has launched a choose-your-own-game bundle, with the choice between Pokemon Pokopia, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Mario Kart World. That's all for the usual bundle price of $499.99 - that's right, the same rate the console by itself will be come September.
If you're buying a Switch 2 in 2026 now's the time to do so and this bundle is as good as it gets.
Nintendo Switch 2 Choose-Your-Own bundle | $499.99 at Best Buy
Watch out for a $2,500 price tag on this RTX 5080 gaming laptop
This is a deal I've seen time and time again, and with the rising prices of gaming laptops it's one I'm holding out for this Prime Day. Best Buy often drops the RTX 5080 configuration of the HP Omen Max 16 (aka the best gaming laptop I've tested so far) down to $2,499.99. While that would have been a so-so offer a few months ago, the way these rates are going it's a solid discount today.
That $2,849.99 MSRP is still holding firm, but should it drop it's going straight into my top list.
HP Omen Max 16 | $2,849.99 at Best Buy
Already got a Meta Quest?
Best Buy is discounting Meta Quest gift cards ahead of Prime Day this week. That means you can grab a bunch of games, apps, and experiences and keep a little cash in your back pocket.
These kinds of gift card deals are usually reserved for the end of the event, but it's likely that Best Buy only has a limited number of discounted codes to hand out this week.
Savings run all the way from $15 cards up to $100, with the largest offering obviously coming from those chunkier amounts.
Meta Quest gift cards | up to $15 off at Best Buy
Best Buy outlet coming through on the PS5 front
PS5 prices have surged in the last few months, but the original (non-Slim) console can still be found for a decent price if you know where to look. While PS Direct was selling these refurbished units for $399 a while back stock has now run out. Best Buy has just dropped a new lot, though, with $50 off the $549.99 previous rate.
You're paying $499.99 for the older console here - but considering the Slim will set you back $650 that's not bad at all.
PS5 (Geek Squad Refurbished) | $549.99 $499.99 at Best Buy
Grab Flying Fairy HD Remaster for less than $20
The Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is down to $19.99 in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale. That's among the cheapest Switch 2 titles on the site right now, and it's available in both physical and digital format. This was never a massively expensive game, but with a $39.99 MSRP you're saving a good chunk of change here.
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster | $39.99 $19.99 at Best Buy
I come to Best Buy looking for this keyboard deal every Prime Day
The Asus ROG Falcata is still looking pretty exclusive to Best Buy, for the most part - but its original $429.99 MSRP had me running in the opposite direction last year. That rate seems to have calmed down a little now and we're down in the low $200s ahead of Prime Day.
The split-design Hall effect keyboard is among the best I've tested so far, and it's only just started to make sense from a value perspective. That $430 MSRP has given way to a $349.99 day-to-day price point, and I've seen it sitting in the realm of the $200s over Memorial Day.
Why is it so impressive when it's on sale? The Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE is my favorite magnetic deck so far, but that's a $360 deck (currently on sale for $319.99). The Falcata uses the same switches that contributed so much to my glowing review of the Azoth, keeps wireless connectivity, and adds a nifty one-handed mode for FPS players as well.
Asus ROG Falcata | $349.99 $214.99 at Best Buy
PSA: Best Buy's Tech Fest sale lasts a little longer than Prime Day
Not spotting anything on your list in Best Buy's current roster of discounts? Don't worry, I'm fully expecting new offers to land inline with Amazon's Prime Day deals tonight / tomorrow - but it's also worth noting that the retailer's competitor sale actually runs a lot longer.
Tech Fest ends on Sunday, whereas Prime Day only runs through to the end of Friday, so there's an extra two days of offers to take advantage of here.
My top gaming keyboard at its lowest price yet
The Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 has generally stuck to a $159.99 sales price in its life so far - and that's been pretty good. After all, this is a Hall effect magnetic deck that's topped my list of the best gaming keyboards since I reviewed it late last year. Now it's taken an extra $10 off its final price in Best Buy's Tech Fest sale.
That means you can grab the five-star keyboard for just under $150 - that's cheap for a Hall effect deck.
It's got a typing feel that should belong on a far more expensive model (no stuffy, woolly switches here) with a nicely compact 96% layout still offering up that number pad flexibility. Those arrow buttons are a little squished and the display is lacking, but this is a fantastic all-rounder for those moving past mechanical offerings.
Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 | $229.99 $149.99 at Best Buy
This Turtle Beach controller has been $10 cheaper, but not this year
The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra packs some excellent haptic features, solid triggers, and keeps everything healthy with Hall sensor tech. It's also one of the more expensive third party controllers on the market.
Thankfully, Best Buy has the 4.5/5 star gamepad down to its best price of the year so far. We're at $149.99 for this model right now, $70 off the $219.99 MSRP. That's a great price for a feature-stacked controller with a charging dock included. The only time I've seen it cheaper was back in February of last year, when an extra $10 fell away from the price tag. This is the best we've seen for a while.
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra | $219.99 $149.99 at Best Buy
When that Victrix Pro BFG is gone, it's gone
The Victrix Pro BFG is still the best PS5 controller we've had our hands on, and this gamepad has been around for some time. It's even seen in a new generation, a Reloaded model that made its way to the shelves in the last year.
Now Best Buy is discounting the original we fell in love with, but this is a clearance sale. That means once stock's up it's up and there's no coming back.
If you're in the market for a pro controller, it's well worth considering. The swappable face plate modules initially drew our attention, but the excellent comfort and speed made this a longtime favorite.
Victrix Pro BFG | $199.99 $139.99 at Best Buy
One of our favorite gaming headsets for under $20
The Turtle Beach Airlite Fit wowed us in testing, despite its measly price point. The wired cups aren't doing anything flashy in the features department, but they sound great, don't need charging, and work with pretty much everything. For a sub-$30 MSRP, there's not much more you could ask for.
Apart from maybe a sub-$20 price tag.
This is one of the best gaming headsets we've had on the test bench so far, and it's now down to $17.99 in Best Buy's anti-Prime Day deals.
Turtle Beach Airlite Fit | $27.99 $17.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy's pulled through on Switch 2 games
I've just seen a new banner pop up at Best Buy, claiming up to 50% off on Nintendo Switch titles. We'll see what that's all about then.
There are a few gems in here to be fair. Street Fighter has taken a plunge down to $29.99, Super Mario Odyssey is back at $39.99, and Luigi's Mansion 3 joins it with a $20 discount as well.
We're not quite at headline news yet on these prices, but they do represent good savings if you're stocking up your collection and recognize some missing titles.
Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 | $59.99 $29.99 at Best Buy
Super Mario Odyssey | $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Luigi's Mansion 3 | $59.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
The Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom is $20 off
If somehow you've not played Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, then now's a great time to get caught up. This iconic title got a Switch 2 upgrade, and that's what this deal gets you. It's the Switch 2 physical edition too for the collectors among us, complete with graphical enhancements, additional features, and more, for just $59.99, which is just 11 cents more than the digital edition on Amazon right now.
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2 | $79.99 $59.99 at Best Buy
The GameSir G7 Pro is a great alternative to the Steam Controller, and it's $16 off
Valve's just announced pricing and dates for its Steam Machine and Steam Controller bundles, and ho boy it's expensive. If you're looking for something that has some of the features of the Steam pad, then take a look at the GameSir G7 Pro. It's got microswitch buttons for a glorious click, four extra mappable buttons, and TMR thumbsticks. And, best of all, Best Buy has it for $16 off, while Amazon still has it full price. It's usually $79.99, but right now is down to $63.99.
GameSir G7 Pro Controller for Xbox Series X / PC | $79.99 $63.99 at Best Buy
One of the best budget gaming mice somehow got even more budget
The Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless mouse is still one of our top picks for the best wireless gaming mouse, especially if you're on a budget. This stable lil' clicker is just $49.99 at full price, but Best Buy has it for just $30.99, which is just a dollar more than its record low price. It comes with six programmable buttons, a 12,000 DPI sensor, and it's fully wireless too. And for that price, it's a real steal. Plus, you can get it black or white to fit your setup. It's just a shame that lovely lilac is out of stock.
Logitech G305 wireless gaming mouse | $49.99 $30.99 at Best Buy
Cheeky $100 off an open box ROG Xbox Ally X
I won't lie, this one is really tempting. I love my Steam Deck, but getting anything else but Steam to run on it is just such an effort. Having a Windows-based handheld designed for Game Pass is basically music to my ears - apart from the price. However, Best Buy might have lured me in with this deal on an open box ROG Xbox Ally X. What that means is that it's been opened and returned, but accessed and prepared for resale so it's all good to go.
The excellent condition ones are $100 off right now, bringing them down to $899.99. It's getting harder and harder to find any kind of discounts on handheld PCs right now, so getting any savings is definitely worth snagging. It's our top pick for the best gaming handhelds out there for a reason.
Open box ROG Xbox Ally X | $999.999 $899.99 at Best Buy
