Labor Day sales are upon us, and while it's not traditionally the holiday for gaming gear I've spotted some record-low prices at Amazon that can't go ignored. From my favorite gaming keyboards and headsets to Switch accessories everyone should have in their arsenal, there's something for everyone on those shelves this weekend.
The official Labor Day holiday kicks off on Monday September 2, but year after year I see retailers launching their biggest offers over the weekend before. That means we're already looking at some of this year's heaviest discounts, and Amazon is leading the charge. Not only are many of these gaming gadgets and gizmos at their lowest prices yet, but other retailers like Walmart and Best Buy haven't quite kept pace. That's either through low stock or simply higher prices.
Amazon's the place to be if you're sacking off buying that refrigerator and focusing on what really matters. I've scrolled through the retailer's entire Labor Day sale to find the top discounts I'd be buying this weekend. If you just can't wait until Black Friday gaming deals at the end of the year, you'll find all my top picks just below.
Amazon Labor Day sales at a glance
- Components: GPUs from $169.99
- Controllers: third party from $14.99
- Chairs: GTPlayer from $99.98
- Desks: L-shaped desks from $54.99
- Handhelds: ROG Ally from $439.99
- Headsets: over $100 off Razer
- Keyboards: Logitech from $49.99
- Laptops: budget rigs from $598
- Lego: Marvel from $9.59
- Mice: up to $65 off Logitech
- Monitors: curved displays from $79.97
- PCs: up to $240 off Asus rigs
- PS5: games from $21
- Racing: up to $120 off Logitech
- Switch: games from $18.49
- TVs: QLED TVs from $298
- Xbox: games from $17.99
When do Labor Day sales start?
Labor Day officially takes place on Monday, September 2 this year - but the sales portion of the event is already fully underway. While some retailers may be holding back some discounts until Monday, I generally see most stores launching their biggest savings in the weekend ahead.
When do Labor Day sales end?
Of course, Labor Day ends at midnight on Tuesday September 3, but I generally see some of those sales lasting a little longer. If you happen to miss out, you might still have a few days after the event to catch some last minute discounts - though the biggest savings tend to run out faster.
What is best to buy during Labor Day?
Labor Day is traditionally the realm of the appliance, with retailers prioritizing items like kitchen gadgets, laundry, and refrigerators for the biggest discounts. However, TVs and laptops have been sneaking their way up the pecking order over the last few years as well, with larger savings last year than I've seen before. That's not to say you won't find any Labor Day gaming sales on the shelves this weekend, though. Stores are generally keen to capture as many interests as possible while they've got more eyes on their stock, which leaves us with extra savings on plenty of gaming gadgets, tech, and entertainment.
If you're after something a little larger, check out our guides to this year's Labor Day TV sales and Labor Day laptop sales.
