You can still save on gaming laptops, SSDs, and consoles at Best Buy

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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is over, and while you can still find markdowns on a variety of tech, the gaming deals have been few and far between. If you can't find what you need to upgrade your setup, or if you'd rather get your gaming gear elsewhere, Best Buy is running its own sale, with huge discounts on new and refurbished consoles, high-end gaming monitors, laptops, and more.

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To help you find the best fit for both your budget and your gaming space, I put together a list of the very best deals I could dig up. My favorite is the massive 62% discount on the WD Black SN850P 2TB SSD, bringing the price down to just $330 (and a bit closer to pre-AI-hype costs). While it's officially licensed for use with the PS5, it can also be used in PCs and desktops. You can keep reading below to find out more about the SN850P as well as the other top Best Buy gaming deals.

Best Buy gaming deals

• Current price: $1,447 (34% off)
• Original price: $2,220

This mid-range gaming laptop features a 16-inch display capable of 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate for enhanced detailing, color accuracy, and smoother motion during fast-paced gameplay. It's built with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU, Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

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• Current price: $800 (18% off)
• Original price: $960

An entry-level gaming laptop with plenty of power to handle everything from cozy indie games to action-packed triple-A titles. The 15.6-inch display gives you 1080p resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate for great picture quality and smoother motion. The AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series CPU and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card provide all the power and performance you need for every game in your library while the 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD are perfect for pulling double-duty as a work laptop.

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• Current price: $90 (60% off)
• Original price: $150

This compact mechanical keyboard features optical switches for near-zero latency so you get almost instant on-screen reactions to your inputs. The mechanical switches give clicky feedback but also feature sound dampening, making it a good choice for pulling double-duty as a work keyboard or for use in shared spaces where loud typing can get annoying. And with enough on-board memory to program 5 different profiles, you can set up custom layouts for your favorite games or quickly switch from work to play.

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• Current price: $450
• Original price: $550

This Geek Squad certified refurbished PS5 console has been tested and inspected to ensure that it performs just as well as a new-in-box model. This version features a disc drive for playing physical copies of games as well as DVDs and Blu-Rays, a 1TB SSD for faster loading times, support for HDR, and 3D spatial audio support.

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• Current price: $330
• Original price: $1,070

This SSD is officially licensed for use with the PlayStation 5, but can be dropped into a gaming laptop or desktop with a little reconfiguration. With 2TB of storage space, you'll have plenty of room for large game downloads, save files, screenshots, and more. You'll get read and writes speeds up to 7300 and 6600 MB/s, respectively for faster loading times and quicker access to your most-used apps and favorite games.

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• Current price: $650
• Original price: $700

This Nintendo Switch 2 bundle includes the console, a copy of Mario Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a download code for Mario Kart World, a carrying case, screen protector, and game cartridge storage case.

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• Current price: $450
• Regular price: $805

This rugged external SSD has an IP65 rating for water and dust resistance and a durable case that can withstand drops up to 10 feet. You can also take advantage of integrated password protection and 256-bit AES encryption to keep your personal data safe.

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• Current price: $320
• Regular price: $550

A high-end CPU built for creative professionals and serious gamers featuring 12 cores, 24 threads, and a base clock speed of 4.7GHz that can be boosted to 5.6GHz for extra performance.

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More Best Buy gaming deals

• Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Switch OLED: $270 (save $130): This pre-owned Switch OLED has been tested and inspected to ensure it works just as well as a new-in-box model.
• PlayStation 5 Ghost of Yotei Gold Edition: $720 (save $202): A special edition of the PS5 disc console that features a gold design inspired by the map in Ghost of Yotei.
• HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless: $120 (save $80): My absolute favorite gaming headset boasts an impressive 300-hour battery life as well as multi-platform audio support.
• WD Black SN850X 4TB: $600 (save $1,125): Instantly expand storage capacity in your gaming laptop or desktop and get faster loading times over HDD.
• WD Black SN770M 2TB: $350 (save $351): An SSD designed for use in handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
• LG UltraGear OLED 39-inch: $900 (save $700): A premium-grade gaming monitor featuring a curved design, support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium VRR, and a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.

Best Buy PlayStation 5 game deals

• Alan Wake II Deluxe Edition: $30 (save $10): This version includes the base game as well as both the Night Springs and Lake House expansions and in-game cosmetics.
• Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut: $42 (save $28): This award-winning game sends players on a sprawling quest for honor and revenge in Mongol-occupied Japan. The Director's Cut edition includes the base game and all story and cosmetic DLC.
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Collector's Edition: $98 (save $32): The classic skateboarding game series is back with remasters of THPS 3 and 4, and the collector's edition includes a full-sized skateboard deck featuring the iconic wings graphic and printed autograph.

When is Amazon's Spring Sale?

Amazon's Big Spring Sale returns March 25-31, 2026.

Is Best Buy running its own spring sale?

Best Buy ran its Tech Fest sale, which ended on March 22. But you can still find steep discounts on gaming accessories and PC components as the brand competes with Amazon.

How can I find discounted PC components during the Amazon Spring Sale?

The best way to find deals on the tech you actually want is to get specific with your searches. Deals hubs and sale pages are all well and good when you're browsing, but the very best sales are often lost in a sea of cheap junk and impulse buys. If you're looking to upgrade your storage space with a high-capacity SSD, it's best to search by the brand name and then use search filters to only show products on sale. You can then pick out a few of your favorites to compare to other retailers like Best Buy and B&H Photo to see if you're really getting the best price on tech.

When is the next Prime Day?

Amazon has been fairly consistent over the years with Prime Day sales typically happening in July. The company hasn't made any official announcements yet as to when Prime Day 2026 will be, but you'll be able to take advantage of savings in the meantime with the Big Spring Sale as well as competing events at other retailers like Best Buy.

How did we choose these gaming deals?

ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.

We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.