Cyber Monday might have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the savings are gone. Retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart are still running extended deals on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles, accessories and even items like the Meta Quest 3S. You’ll also find strong discounts on PC peripherals and other gaming must‑haves. Grab the best prices now before the rush wipes out the top picks.
CNET’s experts are tracking the latest offers, and we’ll update this list whenever a standout bargain appears. Be sure to check back often -- these post‑Cyber Monday sales won’t last long.
Best Cyber Monday gaming console deals
Our reviewer Scott Stein called this one of the best VR headsets around, especially as a budget option, sitting around $300. Currently, Walmart has knocked $50 off the price, making it a good time to snag one ahead of the holidays. This one comes with Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Horizon Plus.
Best Buy is offering $100 off the slim PS5 right now, and Amazon has it for $101 off. At this price, you get the digital edition of the slim gaming console, a wireless controller and 1TB of storage. Plus, Best Buy has a trade-in program where you can potentially save hundreds off.
- PlayStation 5 slim console: $400 (save $100). If you're looking for the PS5 that can also take physical games, it's also on sale for $100 off at Best Buy. The trade-in program can save you up to $400, depending on what you're swapping.
- PlayStation 5 gold limited edition Ghost of Yōtei bundle: $500 (save $100). Not only do you get the latest PlayStation along with a superb game, but you can also take advantage of Best Buy's trade-in program to save up to $400.
Best Cyber Monday gaming PC and laptop deals
Walmart slashed the price of this fast gaming laptop, bringing higher-end performance to a midrange price. You get an Intel Core i5-13420H processor and 16GB of RAM, with 10 hours of battery life.
CNET's Lori Grunin called the Alienware Aurora "the best gaming PC with a novel design." She noted the sleek and fairly compact design, along with its surprising quietness, as positives. However, among the cons was cost, especially because there are nearly a dozen versions of the Aurora right now. The starter version is on sale for $450 off, but if you want to upgrade to something closer to what Lori tested, you can pick up a Core Ultra 9 285, RTX 5070 Ti configuration for $2,450, which is $950 less than the regular price.
- M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16-inch (2024): $2,189 (save $350). Lori Grunin called this the best gaming laptop for Apple users, owing largely to its massive screen, beautiful picture quality and impressive speed.
- Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16-inch gaming laptop: $1,300 (save $360). This Lenovo Legion combines an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and an AMD Ryzen 7 processor with a big screen.
- Sony PlayStation VR2 Call of the Mountain bundle: $300 (save $100). Sony's virtual reality headset can be on your noggin for $100 less this season.
- HP Omen 16L Gaming Desktop: $550 (save $450). Keep the scores high with Intel core ultra 7 processor.
- Asus Tuf Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop: $599 (save $401). Take your gaming to the next level with the Nvidia Geforce RTX 4050 Laptop.
Best Cyber Monday game deals
Pick up the latest update of the ultimate NFL game for half off. Versions for the PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 are all currently on sale.
- God of War Ragnarök for PS5: $20 (save $50). Immerse yourself in the world of Norse mythology with this epic deal.
- Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5: $30 (save $40). Travel across Marvel's New York with different storylines as Miles Morales or as Peter Parker.
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure for PS5: $20 (save $40). This is your next couch co-op platformer with adorable characters.
- Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch: $48 (save $2). Live out your Hogwarts fantasies and master all your spells.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for PS5: $20 (save $30). Experience the beautiful and diverse open world with this remastered version.
- Star Wars Outlaws for Nintendo Switch 2: $40 (save $20). Immerse yourself in an original story set in the Star Wars universe.
- Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut for PS5: $30 (save $40). Save the island of Tsushima as the honor-bound samurai, Jin Sakai.
- Gran Turismo 7 for PS5: $30 (save $40). Experience racing as if you actually were on the track as this edition comes with Haptic feedback.
- Assassin's Creed Shadows for PS5: $47 (save $23). Immerse yourself in feudal Japan as a hardened Samurai or a stealthy Shinobi in this latest edition of Assassin's Creed.
Best Cyber Monday accessory deals
The HyperX QuadCast 2 wired microphone is easy-to-use and offers a clean sound. It has customizable RGB lighting for a nice touch and comes with a shock mount, pop filter, tap-to-mute button and multiple recording modes that work well across devices.
My son's best friend brings his Xbox Series S over to our house all the time so that they can -- as they explained with an eyeroll -- "play the same game without split screen." This is the perfect, padded case to get him for Christmas. It also doubles as regular storage as needed, and can hold the Series S console and two controllers and their cords.
It's always handy to have a spare controller around and the Sony model for the PS5 is a responsive, wireless controller that's affordably priced and comes in several colors.
- Xbox wireless controller: $50 (save $14). If you opt for either black or white, you can pick this controller up for a nice discount. Other colors are on sale but not by as much.
- Xbox wireless headset: $96 (save $24). These headphones from the Microsoft Xbox franchise offer clear chat, easy pairing and a battery life of up to 30 hours.
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless gaming headphones: $350 (save $90). A top-notch headset compatible with Xbox, PS5, PC, Switch and mobile.
- DualSense Edge wireless controller for PlayStation: $170 (save $30). Create your own custom controls for the ultimate playing experience.
- Elgato Stream Deck MK.2: $120 (save $30). Packing 15 macro keys, the Elgato Stream Deck lets you trigger actions in apps and launch software with ease.
Best Cyber Monday gaming gift card deals
A one-month game pass like this will set you back $20 at most retailers but CDKeys has it on sale for just under $12. Note that this deal is non-stackable, and can only be used when there are no other memberships active on your Xbox Live account.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month pass: $55 (save $24). Get three months of gaming at a 33% discount.
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When was Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday fell on Dec. 1 this year, which means it’s officially over. The shopping day always lands on the Monday right after Black Friday, and as expected, hundreds of price cuts and major online sales went live across the biggest retailers. The good news is that many of those discounts are still available today.
Is Cyber Monday a good time to shop for gaming deals?
Yes. Cyber Monday is one of the best times to find deals on gaming consoles and games. Some of the strongest discounts are on accessories like headsets, controllers and keyboards. Outlets like Best Buy, Target and Amazon continue to offer Cyber Monday‑level prices on gaming gear, even after the event.
Will tariffs affect remaining deals?
Many CNET readers are concerned about tariffs and how they could affect holiday shopping. It’s possible tariffs could impact prices, as we’ve seen related hikes in the past, including on Nintendo Switch consoles. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find great deals on tech and other items. The best way to determine if you’re getting a good deal is to track the item’s price history before making a purchase. Tools like CamelCamelCamel and Price Tracker, or the Keepa browser extension can help. We’ve rounded up several useful shopping tools, and we’ll highlight the best deals we find throughout this extended sale period.
Best retailers still offering Gaming deals
- Amazon: One of the world’s largest online retailers, Amazon continues to roll out massive discounts with significant savings on tech, home appliances and gaming gear.
- Walmart: Save big on TVs, laptops, consoles and more with Walmart’s extended Cyber Monday pricing.
- Best Buy: Historically one of the best places to buy TVs, Best Buy still has strong gaming discounts live.
- Home Depot: Eyeing home improvement tools? Home Depot continues to offer deals on tools, appliances and even grills.
- Target: While not the biggest Cyber Monday player, Target still has solid discounts on toys, gifts and board games.
