Tons of video games are on sale for the holidays, including hit titles across PS5, Xbox, and Switch. Whether you're trying to clear your backlog or pick up this year's hottest releases, there's bound to be something with a discounted price tag that catches your eye. A handful of games could also be in your hands before Christmas--though some of these deals will arrive closer to the beginning of January. A good number of the offers rival Black Friday prices, so you have a second chance to pick up games you missed out on last month.

　　From Final Fantasy 16 and Resident Evil 4 to Street Fighter 6 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, here's a look at the best game deals ahead of the holidays. But before we dive in, here's a quick look at the incredible console deals available now--in case you need to pick up a PS5, Xbox Series X|S, or Nintendo Switch for the holidays.

　　Xbox Series X -- $349 ($500)Xbox Series S + 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate --$239 ($300)PS5 Slim + Marvel's Spider-Man 2 -- $499 ($560)PS5 Slim + Modern Warfare 3 -- $499 ($560)Nintendo Switch OLED Super Smash Bros. Bundle -- $300Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundle -- $300Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Bundle -- $200

Best PS5 game deals

Plenty of great PS5 games are on sale right now, with some of the best deals being offered on Armored Core 6 ($40), Dead Space ($35), and God of War Ragnarok ($40). And while The Last of Us is no longer getting a competitive multiplayer mode, you'll find The Last of Us Part 1 for $40. Folks looking for a deep RPG to sink their teeth into should consider Octopath Traveler 2, as the sprawling and absolutely gorgeous game is down to just $30--and it'll get you over 60 hours of tactical fun.

　　Armored Core 6 -- $40 ($60)Assassin's Creed Mirage -- $35 ($50)Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora -- $50 ($70)Dead Island 2 -- $40 ($70)Dead Space -- $35 ($70)Demon's Souls -- $50 ($70)Diablo 4 -- $55 ($70)EA Sports FC 24 -- $35 ($70)Final Fantasy 16 -- $40 ($70)Forspoken -- $25 ($50)God of War Ragnarok -- $40 ($70)Horizon Forbidden West -- $30 ($70)Hot Wheels: Rift Rally -- $60 ($130)Hot Wheels: Rift Rally Collectors Edition -- $80 ($150)Lego 2K Drive -- $30 ($60)Lies of P -- $50 ($60)Lords of the Fallen: Deluxe Edition -- $60 ($80)Madden NFL 24 -- $35 ($70)Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition -- $40 ($70)Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection -- $48 ($60)Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 -- $40 ($60)Mortal Kombat 1 -- $50 ($70)NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition -- $35 ($70)NHL 24 -- $35 ($70)Octopath Traveler 2 -- $30 ($60)Persona 5 Royal: 1 More Edition -- $109 ($120)Persona 5 Tactica -- $40 ($60)Resident Evil 4 -- $30 ($60)Sonic Superstars -- $30 ($60)Star Wars Jedi: Survivor -- $35 ($70)Street Fighter 6 -- $45 ($60)Super Bomberman R 2 -- $20 ($50)The Crew: Motorfest -- $35 ($70)The Last of Us Part 1 -- $40 ($70)The Nioh Collection -- $42 ($70)

Best Xbox game deals

Xbox Game Pass continues to pose a great value to Series X owners, but there are many exciting holiday deals you won't find in the Game Pass library. The recently released Assassin's Creed Mirage is $35 (down from $50), Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is $45 (down from $70), and Diablo 4 is just $45 (down from $70). The latter is expected to kick off Season 3 towards the end of January, so consider picking it up now if you want to learn the ropes and complete the campaign ahead of the highly-anticipated event.

　　Armored Core 6 -- $40 ($60)Assassin's Creed Mirage -- $35 ($50)Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora -- $50 ($70)Dead Island 2 -- $40 ($70)Dead Space -- $35 ($70)Diablo 4 -- $45 ($70)EA Sports FC 24 -- $35 ($70)Lego 2K Drive -- $50 ($60)Lies of P -- $50 ($60)Lords of the Fallen: Deluxe Edition -- $60 ($80)Madden NFL 24 -- $35 ($70)Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 -- $40 ($60)Mortal Kombat 1 -- $50 ($70)NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition -- $35 ($70)NHL 24 -- $35 ($70)Persona 5 Tactica -- $40 ($60)Resident Evil 4 -- $45 ($60)Sonic Superstars -- $30 ($60)Star Wars Jedi: Survivor -- $45 ($70)Street Fighter 6 -- $43 ($60)The Crew: Motorfest -- $35 ($70)

　　

Best Nintendo Switch game deals

Now's the time to snag a discounted Switch exclusive, as you'll find a bunch of great games on sale for $40. This includes Metroid Dread, Luigi's Mansion 3, and Super Mario Odyssey. Keep in mind that many of these deals already sold out at Amazon, so you'll want to move fast before other retailers start selling out, too. Tears of the Kingdom is also seeing a nice price cut (down to $56 from its usual $70), and as one of the best games of 2023, any Switch owner should be able to find dozens of hours of fun in its inventive open world. But if you've already played Tears of the Kingdom, a few older Zelda games are on sale for even bigger discounts.

　　Bayonetta 3: Trinity Masquerade Edition -- $60 ($90)Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (Woot) -- $30 ($60)Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon -- $40 ($60)Bluey: The Video Game -- $30 ($40)Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged -- $35 ($50)Kirby: Star Allies -- $45 ($60)Kirby's Return to Dreamland: Deluxe Edition -- $41 ($60)Lego 2K Drive -- $30 ($60)Luigi's Mansion 3 -- $40 ($60)Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope -- $20 ($60)Mario Golf: Super Rush -- $40 ($60)Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $45 ($60)Mario Strikers: Battle League -- $41 ($60)Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 -- $40 ($60)Metroid Dread -- $40 ($60)Mortal Kombat 1 -- $40 ($70)Octopath Traveler 2 -- $40 ($60)Persona 5 Tactica -- $40 ($60)Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Double Pack -- $100 ($120)Sonic Superstars -- $30 ($60)Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury -- $45 ($60)Super Mario Maker 2 -- $40 ($60)Super Mario Odyssey -- $40 ($60)Super Mario RPG -- $52.60 ($60)Yoshi's Crafted World -- $40 ($60)Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- $49 ($60)Zelda: Link's Awakening -- $40 ($60)Zelda: Skyward Sword HD -- $40 ($60)Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom -- $56 ($70)Best Gaming & Tech Deals This Week

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