Best Buy has just launched its first major gaming flash sale of the season, dropping prices on everything from PS5 and Nintendo Switch accessories to keyboards, mice, headsets, and even full handheld systems. That means there's plenty to play for right now, with record-breaking discounts hitting a wide range of gadgets. I use a lot of this kit every day, so I've scoured those virtual shelves for the biggest discounts on the tech I can personally recommend. There are eleven deals amongst this sale that fit this criteria, and you'll find them all just below.
It's important to note that Best Buy's flash sale seems to be focusing on slightly older accessories. While there are some exceptions, a lot of these featured offers are on products that hit the market last year. That's not to say they're outdated - in fact, even Black Friday gaming deals are often at their hottest when targeting these higher value items. You'll still find up to date specs and features, but with more time under their belts these accessories often pack far better value than their newer counterparts.
For example, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 is currently down to $99.99 (was $189.99) at Best Buy - that's cheaper than the newer but lower-rung Nova 5 model. Similarly, the Asus ROG Ally X stormed onto the shelves this year, offering a better battery and more RAM than the original - but it's not going to match the Ally Z1E's $549.99 (was $649.99) sale price any time soon.
This is a sale for those who have held off on upgrading their tech for long enough, now it's time to cash in on some particularly impressive prices. Just get in there fast, the official event closes out on Sunday.
Jump straight to Best Buy's flash sale
- Games: up to 30% off PS5 and Switch
- Controllers: up to 25% off Nacon
- Handhelds: up to $150 off Asus and Lenovo
- Headsets: up to $100 off SteelSeries
- Keyboards: up to $60 off Razer
- Laptops: up to $500 off HP
- Mice: up to $50 off Alienware
- Monitors: up to $720 off Samsung
- PCs: up to $400 off HP
Should you wait for Black Friday?
We've got a whole host of official Black Friday deals heading our way next month, so jumping on any flash sales now can feel risky. I've seen years worth of holiday sales, though, and I've noticed a pattern creeping in over the last few events. Retailers are moving their discount periods to earlier in the year, starting around mid-October and running frequent weekend sales in the lead up to the main event. These flash sales often look incredibly similar to the kinds of deals we'll see on the big day itself. While there's always a little wiggle room (a $50 mouse might be $45 on Black Friday, for example), the prices we see in these weeks will generally set the precedent for the main sale.
I'd be comfortable buying any of the deals above ahead of Black Friday - while some cheaper options may have a further $10 to drop (and more premium gadgets like the Asus ROG Ally could kick an extra $50 off the final price), nothing is set in stone. I've waited for a record-low price I knew hit the shelves over the summer, only for Black Friday to offer up a regular discount on the day itself. If you're in the market for some new tech and the prices above make sense, you likely won't be losing out too much by jumping in early.
We're also getting you prepped for all the upcoming Black Friday PS5 deals and Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals. Or, for something more PC shaped, check out the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals we expect to see this year.
