Best gaming deals this week: The Xbox Series S is back at its Black Friday price, plus more

UPDATE: Jan. 6, 2023, 4:30 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: This WD BLACK SSD is a great add-on if you find yourself wanting more storage space on your PS5 — $229.99 ~~$359.99~~ (save $130)
BEST XBOX DEAL: The Xbox Series S just hit its Black Friday price once again — $249.99 ~~$299.99~~ (save $50)
BEST NINTENDO SWITCH DEAL: This Nintendo Switch Online and microSD bundle includes two must-have accessories for our favorite handheld console — $49.99 ~~$75.98~~ (save $25.99)
BEST PC DEAL: The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 is a fantastic place to start for those who want to try out a curved monitor — $589.99 ~~$799.99~~ (save $210)

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

Credit: Western Digital

Our pick: WD BLACK SN850 2TB Internal SSD

$229.99 at Best Buy (save $130)

Why we like it

It's a harsh truth, but the PlayStation 5 simply did not launch with enough storage. It's a frustrating reality considering how expensive they are (not to mention how difficult they've been to track down), but it's where we're at. So that's why we highly recommend picking up an extra SSD to pair with your shiny new console. This one from Western Digital is top-tier, and it's $130 off during Best Buy's sale.

PlayStation games

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (PS4) — $9 ~~$29.99~~ (save $20.99)
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition (PS4) — $24.97 ~~$59.99~~ (save $35.02)
Resident Evil Village (PS5) — $39.99 ~~$69.99~~ (save $30)
Final Fantasy VII: Remake (PS5) — $28.65 ~~$59.99~~ (save $31.34)
Elden Ring (PS5) — $52.99 ~~$59.99~~ (save $7)
Gotham Knights (PS5) — $49.99 ~~$69.99~~ (save $20)

PlayStation hardware and accessories

Astro Gaming A10 — $29.99 ~~$59.99~~ (save $30)
DualSense wireless controller (pre-owned) — $44.99 ~~$54.99~~ (save $10)

Xbox deals

the xbox series s with an xbox wireless controller

Credit: Microsoft

Our pick: Xbox Series S

$249.99 at Best Buy (save $50)

Why we like it

There's really no better budget console on the market right now than the Xbox Series S, especially when it comes to new-gen (that's right, we aren't saying "next-gen" anymore). It's affordable, compact, and boasts almost all the great features that its fancier sibling, the Xbox Series X, does. That includes lightning-fast load times, 120 FPS and HDR support, ray tracing, 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. Add on an Xbox Game Pass subscription, and you have a pretty amazing combo for the price.

Xbox games

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (Xbox One) — $9 ~~$29.99~~ (save $20.99)
Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Xbox One) — $11.95 ~~$59.99~~ (save $48.04)
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Xbox One) — $15.98 ~~$59.99~~ (save $44.01)
The Quarry (XSX/S) — $29.99 ~~$69.99~~ (save $40)
Resident Evil Village (XSX/S) — $34.99 ~~$39.99~~ (save $5)
Madden NFL 23 (XSX/S) — $39.99 ~~$69.99~~ (save $30)
Gotham Knights (XSX/S) — $49.99 ~~$69.99~~ (save $20)

Xbox hardware and accessories

Xbox Wireless Controller — $53.99 ~~$59.99~~ (save $6)
HyperX CloudX Flight — $89.99 ~~$159.99~~ (save $70)

Nintendo Switch deals

Credit: Nintendo

Our pick: Nintendo Switch Online + microSD bundle

$49.99 at Best Buy (save $25.99)

Why we like it

If you want to play Switch games online with your friends, you're going to need a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. Annoying, we know, but at least this bundle comes with an extra 256GB microSD card so you don't have to play the "storage shuffle" with your downloads anymore.

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)
Ori and the Will of the Wisps — $7.49 ~~$29.99~~ (save $22.50)
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — $29.99 ~~$59.99~~ (save $30)
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
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)

PC gaming deals

Credit: Samsung

Our pick: Samsung Odyssey 32-inch G7 gaming monitor

$589.99 at Amazon (save $210)

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 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response times, AMD FreeSync Premium support, WQHD resolution, and HDR10 compatibility.