Best Gaming Deals On PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, And PC This Week (US Only)
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One of the great things about being into video games is that you have so many options when it comes to buying games. With so many retailers selling games--both online and in brick-and-mortar stores--there's a lot of competition. And one of the best ways for a retailer to get a leg up is by putting on a sale. That's great for consumers, because you almost never have to pay full price for the titles you want, as long as you're willing to hold out for a deal. The only hard part is making sure you're getting the best price possible.
That's where we come in. We keep tabs on discounts on all the games at all the retailers so you don't have to. Already this week, we've covered gaming sales at GameStop, Best Buy, Steam, the Microsoft Store, the PlayStation Store, and more. In fact, the Xbox One Ultimate Game Sale is still going strong this week, and we've even highlighted some of the best games in it for under $10. And since we first published this week's highlights above, Best Buy kicked off its Black Friday in July sale.
That's a lot of deals. So we've combed through the sales to find the best games at the best prices, including Grand Theft Auto V, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, and more. So whether you play games on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, or even mobile, you can find a game worth playing at a fantastic price.
And that doesn't even factor in the wealth of free games that are available for members of the various video game services. If you really want to get the best bang for your buck, you can't beat subscribing to programs that give out free games each month. PlayStation Plus members, for instance, get six games for free in July. Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download four games this month, and Amazon Prime members can grab a number of PC games from Twitch.
The only problem with the freebies is that you can't pick which games you want. So let's take a look at the best deals on the best video games we could find this week. We highlight bargains on all major systems, so you're bound to find something you want to play.
Grand Theft Auto V (PC)
Green Man Gaming has a ridiculously good deal on Grand Theft Auto V, a game that has been appearing on bestselling games lists for five years now. If you still don't own it on PC, this is the best deal you're likely to find.
- Grand Theft Auto V -- $17
Middle-earth: Shadow of War + Season Pass (PS4)
This is an excellent deal, but you'll have to leave your house to get it because it's only available at GameStop's brick-and-mortar locations. Buy the game on sale for $20, and your receipt will have a code for the game's season pass printed on it.
- Middle-earth: Shadow of War -- $20 (includes season pass if bought in-store)
Batman: Return to Arkham (Xbox One)
Two of the best superhero games ever made on sale for $12 or less? Yes please. This game contains remasters of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.
- Batman: Return to Arkham -- $12 ($10 with Xbox Live Gold)
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con
It's not a great week for Nintendo Switch deals, but Best Buy is selling a pair of Joy-Con for $70 instead of the usual $80. Regularly priced, these things seem overpriced compared to other controllers, so saving $10 is always nice if you need a new pair. Note that not all colors are on sale.
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con -- $70
No Man's Sky (PS4)
No Man's Sky just got a huge update that includes multiplayer and the ability to control fleets of ships. It also came to Xbox One, but PS4 is the platform with the best No Man's Sky deal. You can get the game this week for $20 at Best Buy. If you'd prefer it on PS4 or PC, you can find the best deals here.
- No Man's Sky -- $20
Destiny 2 + Expansion Pass (Xbox One)
People love to complain about Destiny 2 on forums, but recent updates have given players plenty of reasons to keep coming back once they reach the endgame. You can get everything released for this game so far for just $24, or $20 if you have Xbox Live Gold.
- Destiny 2 + Expansion Pass -- $24 ($20 with Xbox Live Gold)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands (PS4)
Band up with friends and go hunting drug cartel members in this frequently-updated shooter.
Hitman: Game of the Year Edition (Xbox One)
Sneak around fabulous locations all across the world, dress up in silly costumes, and kill your targets with ruthless efficiency. That's the idea, anyway.
- Hitman: Game of the Year Edition -- $30 (requires Xbox Live Gold)
Final Fantasy IX (iOS)
Can you call a mobile game that costs $15 a deal? When it's this excellent port of Final Fantasy IX and it's down from $21 you can.
- Final Fantasy IX -- $15