almost never What better time to buy a new console or pick up some games than Cyber Monday — if you can find them in stock. Here, we’ve rounded up the best deals we’ve found on controllers, headsets, games, and the occasional console we can find.
Update 11/27: We’ve added Logitech’s new gaming headset and Xbox gift card, plus we’ve updated prices and links.
We test products throughout the year and handpick these deals.Products that are sold out or are no longer discounted will be available at launch cross out. We will be updating this guide throughout Cyber Monday.
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It’s rare for something we review to score a perfect 10/10, but the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless headset does.Through meticulous and restrained engineering, the company has managed to create a headset that 300 hours Battery life, while most other headsets barely manage 30. Not only that, but they’re comfortable, have handy controls, and they’re cheaper than ever in this sale.
The Logitech G735 is one of our favorite headphones. It connects via a 3.5mm cable, Bluetooth, or the included wireless dongle. The plush earcups and lightweight construction make these headphones super comfortable to wear, even for extended periods of time—a rare feature to find in wireless headphones.
It’s not common to see one of our favorite gaming laptops fall into the budget category, but it’s welcome. This 14-inch laptop features an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and built-in Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics, which is pretty solid performance for a sub-$1,000 laptop right now.
Corsair’s K100 is one of our top picks for mechanical keyboards. It has many of the gaming-centric features we like on other keyboards, such as programmable macro keys and, of course, RGB LEDs. But its most unique feature is the customizable scroll wheel at the top left of the panel, which can be used to browse media or control the lights on the keyboard.
The Razer Huntsman Mini is our favorite mechanical keyboard for gamers who like 60% boards. It has the compact frame you’d expect from a mini keyboard, but still has the features you’d expect from a gaming keyboard, like customizable keycaps and Razer’s Chroma software to customize your keys.
The Logitech G915 is one of product writer Eric Ravenscraft’s favorite keyboards. It has a sleek aluminum frame, a handy volume scroll wheel, and five customizable macro keys on the left side of the panel. Logitech’s G Hub software is one of the best customization tools out there, making it easy to set up each app or game profile with the shortcuts you need.
The phrases “budget” and “gaming laptop” are hard to put together, but there are some good ones, and the HP Victus is one of our favorites. This model is slightly smaller than our favorites, but with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti inside, there’s nothing to scoff at. Especially at this price.
The Acer Nitro 5 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our top pick for budget gaming laptops. It has a 1080p screen at 144 Hz — though you might want to keep it at 60 fps for more graphical games. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics.
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Nintendo Switch rarely sees direct sales, but bundles are the next-best thing, and this one is solid.Standard consoles come with excellent Mario Kart 8 Deluxeand only pay the price of the console if you don’t already have one.
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If you’re already planning to buy an Xbox game or accessory, you can take $5 off with Target’s gift card offer. It can be applied to your Microsoft account or available in the Microsoft Store.
There are few extras that are more important to a console than another controller. The standard price for these things is usually $60, and the price doesn’t drop much, except during a sale like this one. So now is a great time to buy a spare.
The Xbox Series X is hard to find in inventory, but for most games, the Series S will do just fine. This model doesn’t have an optical drive, but can play games at up to 4K or 120 frames per second (though not both at the same time). Target is selling the console for slightly more than Amazon, but is throwing in a $50 Target gift card that you can spend on a game or two. However, it’s currently out of stock there.
Xbox Game Deals
Now that the new PS5 has an M.2 slot, upgrading your internal storage has never been easier. This SSD from WD_Black adds 1 TB of additional storage without adding any extra bulk or peripherals to your console. Just pop off the cover and plug it in.
The SteelSeries Arctis 9X is our top pick for Xbox gamers, but the regular Arctis 9 is also a great headset if you game on PlayStation or PC. It’s comfortable, has great sound quality, and the retractable mic sounds great and disappears when you don’t need it.
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Blue makes some of our favorite USB microphones, and they’re great for everything from Zoom calls to starting a podcast. The Yeti Nano is an excellent mid-range microphone that sounds better than most USB mics for a fraction of the cost.
We say it’s the best budget option in our guide to the best monitors. It has the lowest specs we recommend for a gaming monitor, and one of the most attractive prices you’ll find for a truly premium product. It goes on sale relatively often, but not usually for such a low price.
GameSir X2 is one of the best mobile controllers for gaming on Android phones. It fits into your phone’s USB-C slot and basically turns your phone into a tiny console.It works with games that support controllers, including games like call-of-duty and stardew valley.
If you spend a lot of time playing mobile games on your iPhone, the Backbone One (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a great accessory. Just plug the Lightning connector into your phone, pull the controller over it, and you’re all set. It also supports Xbox Remote Play, Steam Link, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PS Remote Play, Google Stadia, and GeForce Now.
If you play games on a Nintendo Switch, Mac, Windows (Steam), Android or iOS device, then you may want to add a compatible controller such as the 8Bitdo Pro 2 to your accessories.This ergonomic handheld gives you a good grip, satisfying buttons, and an analog stick so you can glide through a round with ease Mario Kart. Even more interesting, the Android and iOS apps let you customize the buttons to create and shape your favorite gaming experience.
The Hisense U8H (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the best TVs for the price. It’s one of our gamer favorites thanks to its 120 Hz display and AMD FreeSync support, perfect for fast-paced gaming.
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Cyber Monday Retailer Sales
Want to browse the sales for yourself? Here are some of the top retailers participating in Cyber Monday deals.
