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Best video game deals: PlayStation 5, Xbox S and X, Nintendo Switch

Gaming on a console can sometimes be a lot easier and more straightforward than on a PC, but one thing that you may miss out on is the big deals that aren’t as frequent on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch. That doesn’t mean that you can’t find any deals, of course, and there are actually quite a few great ones that you can take advantage of across pretty much all platforms. That’s why we’ve gone out and collected our favorite PS5 games, best Xbox Series X games, or best Nintendo Switch games to save you the hassle, so be sure to check out all the options below.

On the other hand, if you’re just doing a bit of window shopping, then check out some of our other favorite PS5 game deals, Xbox game pass deals and Nintendo Switch deals for more specific offers.

Best PS5 game deals

Deathloop — $25 $60 58% off

Colt from Deathloop aiming his pistol.
DeathLoop

Deathloop uses the classic Groundhog Day conceit of a time loop and turns it into a first-person shooter. You’ll explore and fight your way through the map, looking for the locations of various items, weapons and bosses. When you inevitably die, you’ll respawn and use the knowledge you just gained to get through the level faster and prepare for battles better.

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Final Fantasy XVI — $33 $51 36% off

A screenshot of Final Fantasy XIV running on Xbox.
Square Enix

Final Fantasy XVI, the newest entry in the long-running RPG series, has some new things to offer to the franchise. While FFXV tried to blend real-time action and turn-based elements, FFXVI leans much more into the hack-and-slash territory of games like Devil May Cry. It has the same epic scope and grand feel that the series is known for, but the combat and RPG elements are toned down considerably to give a more action-heavy experience.

Dead Space — $38 $70 46% off

A promotional image from Dead Space 2 of Isaac Clarke holding a plasma cutter.
Motive/EA

If you’ve never played the original Dead Space, then you’re missing out on one of the best horror games out there. Luckily, you don’t have to try and figure out how to run a game that’s over a decade old, as the Dead Space remake just came out recently and it’s still excellent. Not only were the graphics updated to something you can run on a modern machine, but the gameplay has also been slightly altered to conform to modern gaming standards while still maintaining the vibe and feel of the old game.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — $53 $69 23% off

Cal wielding his blue lightsaber and walking with BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.
EA / EA

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor picks up where Cal and the team left off in Jedi: Fallen Order. Cal keeps a majority of his force powers and builds up new ones as he searches for a safe haven for the surviving Jedi. Jedi: Survivor is a Star Wars take on the souls-like genre that fans of both franchises can enjoy. You’ll solve Zelda-like puzzles, fight brutal bosses and travers several large planets from the Star Wars universe.

Diablo IV — $56 $70 20% off

Diablo IV poster.
Blizzard Entertainment / Diablo

The long-awaited sequel is finally here! Jump back into the dark fantasy role-playing game with this newest installment. You’ll fight evil in all its grotesque forms across an expansive map. Diablo IV keeps the classic isometric look of the previous games while updating them to current-gen graphics and controls. There’s a single-player campaign as well as an extensive post-game multiplayer world.

Best Xbox Series S and X game deals

Dead Island 2 Day 1 Edition (pre-owned) — $23 $70 67% off

Dani lights a cigarette as zombies attack her from behind in Dead Island 2 key art.
Deep Silver

Sometimes, you don’t want a deep game with a narrative or to play a sports game; you just want some insane action where you can have a lot of fun beating things up. That’s where Dead Island 2 comes in, the latest installment in the franchise, and it’s great to get your frustrations out on a bunch of zombies. The world is very detailed, and the crafting menu for weapons is pretty expansive, giving you a lot of weirdly gross satisfaction in trying out different combinations when taking down zombies.

It Takes Two — $30 $40 25% off

Cody and May in It Takes Two.
Hazelight Studios

There aren’t a ton of great co-op games that are made for two people, with probably the most well-known one being A Way Out. Well, now we have a new contender that’s highly rated, and is not only great for friends, but also great for couples, and an excellent gateway into gaming in general. You play as either Cody or May while going on a wild adventure that includes a bit of platforming, a bit of puzzle-solving, and a lot of truly heartwarming scenes. So, if you’ve been looking for a great two-player game, this deal is perfect.

Forza Horizon 5 — $39 $71 45% off

The box art for Forza Horizon 5.
Xbox

If you’re a fan of hyper-realistic racing sims, Forza Horizon 5 is the game for you. The Forza series has long been a benchmark for a console’s graphical ability, largely in part due to many of them shipping in package deals with Xbox consoles. This newest entry does the Xbox Series X’s power justice, with next gen graphics and tight but realistic controls.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 — $57 $70 16% off

Five main characters from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
Call of Duty

How many times has this game released again? Never mind — it’s worth buying again. As tons of video game remakes are releasing, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 takes things in a different direction by being more a spiritual successor than a remake. You’ll still get hints of nostalgic levels, guns and characters, but it’s altogether a new experience and befits the newest generation of consoles.

Best Nintendo Switch game deals

Bayonetta 3 — $44 $60 27% off

Bayonetta posing in the air with red background.
Nintendo

Bayonetta is back for hair-whipping hack and slash action. This time Bayonetta is battling the multiverse in a chaotic and sometimes nonsensical parade of incredible set pieces. The fighting mechanics are smooth and fine-tuned, the culmination of everything the developers learned over the past two games. The number of new moves and combos you can learn is surprisingly deep. If you’re a perfectionist, you’ll spend hours diving into all the possibilities. If you’re just here for a good time, the controls and combat are simple and friendly for casual players as well.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus — $53 $60 12% off

Some pokemon in Arceus.
Nintendo

I think a lot of us have wished for more immersive, 3D Pokémon game since we got our first taste of it in Pokémon Snap in 1999. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is here to scratch that itch. You’ll wander around a fully rendered open world while you research the first ever Pokédex. That means there’s a lot less battling and a lot more exploration (and marveling at cute Poké-critters).

Super Mario Odyssey — $54 $60 10% off

Mario throws his hat.
Nintendo

Super Mario Odyssey is the most fully-realized Mario game to date. It follows in the footsteps of other classic 3D Mario games like Super Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy, while having its own unique gameplay mechanics and twist. In this case, the major gameplay gimmick is Mario’s ability to throw his hat and control whatever it lands on. This adds a lot of new platforming and puzzle opportunities as you turn into dinosaurs, goombas, and normal, non-Mario-looking humans.

Pikmin 4 — $55 $60 8% off

A red Pikmin looks around in Pikmin 4.
Nintendo / Nintendo

Control a legion of little plant men in this new entry to the classic strategy series. You’ll command various types of Pikmin to accomplish complex tasks in a more player-friendly experience than the previous three games. Playing Pikmin 4 can feel like herding cats, and that’s part of the appeal. But if you learn how to play your strategy early and execute at the right time, you’ll have your Pikmin working like a well-oiled machine.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $59 $60 17% off

Wii Rainbow Road in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Nintendo

If you are a big fan of gaming with friends on the Switch, then it’s hard not to recommend Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, one of the most popular racing games out there and probably one of the most fun. You can play with up to four players locally as well as online with up to 12 players, and with so many different levels to pick from, it’s always going to be a lot of fun. That said, it did receive its last DLC last year, so it’s no longer getting new content, although that’s not necessarily a dealbreaker, given how much content there already is.

Noah McGraw
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