Best gaming deals this week: Snag a PS5 Slim bundle for the holidays

The best gaming deals for Dec. 2023 include plenty of console bundles, games, accessories, and more.

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Best gaming deals this week: Snag a PS5 Slim bundle for the holidays
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UPDATE: Dec. 5, 2023, 3:15 p.m. EST This list has been updated with new deals and current pricing.

The best gaming deals of the week at a glance:
Best PlayStation deal
'Battlefield 2042'
$10 at GameStop (save $59.99)
box art for Battlefield 2042 on ps5
Best Xbox deal
'Elden Ring'
$39.97 at GameStop (save $20.02)
box art for elden ring on xbox
Best Nintendo Switch deal
Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
$299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store (save $68.98)
box art for the Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
Best PC gaming deal
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
$119.99 at Amazon (save $60)
the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

Gaming is a pricey hobby to keep up with. Not only are a staggering number of must-play titles released each year, but they're also expensive. (Yes, games cost $70 now.) That's why each week, we're bringing you the best gaming deals we can find, so you can stay in the know about the hottest new games without stressing over video game-induced debt. Whether you're looking to catch up on your backlog with discounted titles or are hoping to freshen up your setup with some new hardware, we've got you covered.

PlayStation deals

box art for Battlefield 2042 on ps5
Credit: Electronic Arts
Our pick: 'Battlefield 2042'
$10 at GameStop (save $59.99)

Why we like it

This dystopian first-person shooter has received some much-needed updates since its rough launch in the fall of 2021, and a free-to-play weekend from Oct. 12 to 16 resulted in its highest concurrent player count on Steam since release. If you enjoyed that trial (or missed out and want to play for cheap), GameStop has the PS5 version on sale for only $10. That's a whopping $60 off its MSRP and one cent away from its record-low price on Amazon.

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We haven't found any deals on PlayStation Plus memberships at the moment, but check back later.

Misc.

Xbox deals

box art for elden ring on xbox
Credit: FromSoftware
Our pick: 'Elden Ring'
$39.97 at GameStop (save $20.02)

Why we like it

FromSoftware's fantastic fantasy action RPG from 2022 has nabbed more Game of the Year nods than any other title. If you somehow haven't played it yet, there's never been a better time to add it to your collection.

Read Mashable's review of Elden Ring.

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More Xbox deals

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Nintendo Switch deals

box art for the Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
Credit: Nintendo
Our pick: Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
$299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store (save $68.98)

Why we like it

Another steal at $299.99 (or the price of the standalone console), Nintendo's go-to holiday bundle gets you a standard (non-OLED) Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership; you'd spend almost $370 if you bought each component separately. The bundle went live two months earlier than usual this year, and it's still in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store. That will probably change as we get further into December, FYI.

Nintendo Switch games

Nintendo Switch hardware

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PC gaming deals

the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Credit: Razer
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
$119.99 at Amazon (save $60)

Why we like it

The first-generation Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is the comfiest gaming headset we've tested: With FlowKnit memory foam ear cushions and a padded headband, you can wear it for hours at a time without getting a headache. It comes equipped with immersive THX Spatial Audio, intuitive on-ear controls, and a crystal-clear mic, and it works with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles in addition to PCs.

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Gaming laptop deals

Gaming laptops under $500

Gaming laptops under $1,000

Gaming laptops $1,000 and up

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