Best gaming deals this week: Save on the Xbox Series S, Ubisoft titles, ‘Hades,’ and more

UPDATE: Dec. 16, 2022, 1:30 p.m. EST This list has been updated with the latest and greatest gaming deals across the internet. Here’s a quick look:

• BEST PLAYSTATION DEAL: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4 and PS5) is sitting at an all-time-low price during Ubisoft’s Winter Sale — $19.80 $59.99 (save $40.19)

• BEST XBOX DEAL: The Xbox Series S just hit a new record-low at… Verizon? — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70)

• BEST NINTENDO SWITCH DEAL: Hades was our 2020 game of the year; it’s never been this cheap before, either — $12.49 $24.99 (save $12.50)

• BEST PC DEAL: The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 is a fantastic place to start for those who want to try a curved monitor — $299.99 $379.99 (save $80)

Gaming is a pricey hobby to keep up with. Not only do a staggering number of must-play titles release 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

Why we like it

The latest entry in Ubisoft’s acclaimed franchise, 2020’s Valhalla is a superb Viking epic that “brings back classic stealth with a host of shiny new tricks for the best Assassin’s Creed game of this era,” per former senior entertainment reporter Alexis Nedd. It’s on sale for a mere $19.80 (its lowest price to date) as part of the Ubisoft Store’s Winter Sale, which brings discounts of up to 80% on select titles through Jan. 5, 2023. Pro tip: Add another game to your cart and enter HOLIDAY22 at checkout — that promo code takes an extra $10 off any order of $19.99 or more.

PlayStation games

• Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (PS4) — $9 $29.99 (save $20.99)

• The Last of Us Part II (PS5) — $9.99 $39.99 (save $30)

• Watch Dogs Legion (PS4 and PS5) — $15.20 $39.99 (save $24.79)

• Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS4 and PS5) — $16 $39.99 (save $23.99)

• Far Cry 6 (PS5) — $18.50 $59.99 (save $41.49)

• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Ultimate Edition (PS4) — $20 $119.99 (save $99.99) with code HOLIDAY22

• Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (PS4) — $24.97 $59.99 (save $35.02)

• NBA 2K23 (PS4) — $24.99 $59.99 (save $35)

• FIFA 23 (PS5) — $29.97 $69.99 (save $40.02)

• Dying Light 2 (PS5) — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut (PS5) — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Resident Evil Village (PS5) — $34.99 $39.99 (save $5)

• Final Fantasy VII: Remake (PS5) — $39.97 $59.99 (save $20.02)

• Horizon Forbidden West Launch Edition (PS5) — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

• Elden Ring (PS5) — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)

• Gotham Knights (PS5) — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

• The Last of Us Part I (PS5) — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

PlayStation hardware and accessories

• Astro Gaming A10 — $19.99 $59.99 (save $40)

• DualSense wireless controller (pre-owned) — $44.99 $54.99 (save $10)

• SteelSeries Arctis 7P Plus — $98.99 $149.99 (save $51) at checkout

• PlayStation 4 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider System Bundle (GameStop Premium Refurbished) — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45) at checkout

Xbox deals

Why we like it

There’s really no better budget console on the market right now than the Xbox Series S (and Verizon has it on sale at a new all-time-low price). It’s affordable, compact, and boasts almost all of the same great features as its fancier sibling, the Xbox Series X. That includes lightning-fast load times, 120 FPS and HDR support, raytracing, and more. The only things you won’t get are the built-in disc drive or true 4K resolution of the Series X, but you’ll be able to play games in 1440p, which still looks fantastic.

Xbox games

• Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (Xbox One) — $9 $29.99 (save $20.99)

• Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Xbox One) — $12.24 $59.99 (save $47.75)

• Gears Tactics (Xbox One) — $14.39 $39.99 (save $25.60)

• Watch Dogs Legion (XSX/S and Xbox One) — $15.20 $39.99 (save $24.79)

• Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Xbox One) — $15.98 $59.99 (save $44.01)

• Immortals Fenyx Rising (XSX/S) — $16 $39.99 (save $23.99)

• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (XSX/S) — $19.80 $59.99 (save $40.19)

• Red Dead Redemption II (Xbox One) — $19.80 $59.99 (save $40.19)

• Grand Theft Auto V (XSX/S) — $19.85 $39.99 (save $20.14)

• Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Ultimate Edition (Xbox One) — $20 $119.99 (save $99.99) with code HOLIDAY22

• The Quarry (XSX/S) — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (XSX/S and Xbox One) — $30 $59.99 (save $20.99)

• Resident Evil Village (XSX/S) — $34.99 $39.99 (save $5)

• Madden NFL 23 (XSX/S) — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

• Gotham Knights (XSX/S) — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

Xbox hardware and accessories

• Xbox Wireless Controller — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• HyperX CloudX Flight — $89.99 $159.99 (save $70)

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — $154.99 $179.99 (save $25)

• Xbox Series S + Extra Xbox Wireless Controller — $289.99 $359.99 (save $70)

Nintendo Switch deals

Why we like it

“I haven’t met a single person who hasn’t loved Supergiant Games’ Hades,” wrote former Mashable Kellen Beck, referring to the rogue-like dungeon crawler that ran away with our 2020 Game of the Year nod. Players assume the role of Hades’ son Zagreus as he attempts to fight his way out of the underworld — an “intoxicating” journey packed with fantastic characters and “perfect” action, to quote Beck again. Grab a copy at its lowest price to date (thanks, Critically Acclaimed Partner Sale in the My Nintendo Store) ahead of its sequel’s forthcoming release.

Nintendo Switch games

• What Remains of Edith Finch — $4.99 $19.99 (save $15)

• Hollow Knight — $7.50 $15 (save $7.50)

• Stardew Valley — $9.99 $14.99 (save $5)

• Untitled Goose Game — $9.99 $19.99 (save $10)

• Ori and the Will of the Wisps — $10.19 $29.99 (save $19.80)

• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 — $15.99 $39.99 (save $24)

• Immortals Fenyx Rising — $16 $39.99 (save $23.99)

• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• Life is Strange: True Colors — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• Just Dance 2023 Edition — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) + free enamel pin set

• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope — $30.19 $59.99 (save $29.80) with code HOLIDAY22

• Nintendo Switch Sports — $33.99 $49.99 (save $16); discount reflected in cart

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Sonic Frontiers — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons — $49.94 $59.99 (save $10.05

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10); discount reflected in cart

• Fire Emblem: Three Houses — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10)

• Monster Hunter Rise — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

Nintendo Switch hardware and accessories

• SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Card — $17.79 $34.99 (save $17.20)

• PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller and Slim Case, Pikachu High Voltage — $29.88 $43.99 (save $14.11)

• PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller and Slim Case, Mario Fireball — $29.88 $43.99 (save $14.11)

• Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro — $39.98 $49.99 (save $10.01)

• Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Mario Set — $68.99 $99.99 (save $31)

PC gaming deals

Why we like it

Curved gaming monitors may not seem like game-changers right away, but they certainly can be. Samsung’s curved 100R panel attempts to replicate the curvature of the human eye to cut down on strain and increase immersion, which just makes playing feel better. The monitor also features a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response times, AMD FreeSync Premium support, WQHD resolution, and HDR10 compatibility.

PC gaming monitors

• Aopen by Acer 27HC5R 27-inch Curved Gaming Monitor — $159.99 $219.99 (save $60)

• Samsung CRG9 49-inch Curved Gaming Monitor — $849.99 $1,199.99 (save $350)

PC gaming headsets

• Logitech G432 — $34.90 $79.99 (save $45.09)

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X — $48.99 $59.99 (save $11)

• ASUS ROG Strix Go — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Razer Kraken Ultimate — $64.99 $129.99 (save $65)

• Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• ASUS ROG Delta — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

• ASUS ROG Strix Go 2.4 Electro Punk — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• ASUS ROG Strix Go BT — $139.99 $249.99 (save $110)

PC gaming mice

• Logitech G203 Wired Gaming Mouse — $19.88 $39.99 (save $20.11)

• Razer Viper Mini Ultralight Gaming Mouse — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $34.98 $59.99 (save $25.01)

• ASUS ROG Chakram Core Wired Gaming Mouse — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30)

• Logitech G Pro Hero Wired Gaming Mouse — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)

• Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60)

PC gaming keyboards

• Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard — $37.98 $69.99 (save $32.01)

• Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $89 $129.99 (save $40.99)

• Razer Huntsman Mini 60% Gaming Keyboard — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $159.99 $229.99 (save $70)

• ASUS ROG Claymore II Wireless Modular Gaming Mechanical Keyboard — $185.99 $269.99 (save $84)