Black Friday PC gaming deals 2026: the best discounts on the best gaming gear

The integrated graphics on this processor won't get you gaming at higher resolutions or higher settings in modern games, but it's a great way to get into some light 1080p gaming. This gaming PC mainly acts to get you up and running, and you can then upgrade with a (relatively low-power) discrete GPU down the line, though bear in mind if you want the latest and greatest specs, including processor and RAM, you'll have to upgrade the entire PC, motherboard, too. Also note that you won't be able to keep many games installed at the same time on that 500 GB drive. Key specs: Ryzen 5 5600GT | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 512 GB SSD

Don't expect to have a good time doing any intensive productivity tasks, but when it comes to entry-level gaming at 1080p or even 1440p with settings lowered, it'll do just fine thanks to the RTX 5060. Just bear in mind there's little room for upgrading the CPU and RAM down the line, as it's an older platform with DDR4. Key specs: Core 5 120 | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD

There is a caveat to this one, which is that it's running just 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and judging by the picture, it's just a single stick. However, you're getting an RTX 5060 Ti in here for not too far north of $1,000, which is better than I've seen at this price point for quite some time. A future RAM upgrade will be in order, but for starters this is great. Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD Price check: Newegg OOS | Best Buy $1,549.99

Gaming PCs with Nvidia GPUs in are getting more and more expensive, so you're not getting quite as good value as you can find for an RX 9070 XT build. But if you're looking to stick to Team Green for a mid-range rig, I'd say this is a good bet for the right side of $2,000. Even if that is just a single stick of DDR5 in there. Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

It's wonderful to see a gaming PC with such a high-end GPU going for this kind of price. Even for pre-memory shortage prices this would be a good deal, but in 2026 it's fantastic. You're only getting 16 GB of RAM, but this will be a perfect platform for an upgrade, too—perhaps to a new X3D chip and 32 GB of DDR5, if you can stomach the memory cost. Key specs: Ryzen 5 9600X | RX 9070 XT | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD Price check: Walmart $1,899.99

RX 9070 XT gaming PCs below the $2,000 mark are the ones to keep your eyes peeled for in the current market. They're kind of a last bastion of high-end builds for reasonable prices during the memory shortage. This one only has 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, but for gaming it'll do very well if you keep background apps closed. Key specs: Ryzen 7 7700X | RX 9070 XT | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD

Sub-$1,000 gaming laptop deals are seriously hard to find at the moment. However, this MSI Cyborg is still worth considering if money's tight. The 70 W power limit of its RTX 5050 GPU isn't too bad, and while the SSD is small, the eight-core Intel chip should be pretty nippy, too. It's got caveats, but it's also the only gaming lappy under a grand I'd really consider right now. Key specs: RTX 5050 (70 W) | Core i5 13420H | 15.6-inch | 1080p | 144 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD

This Lenovo machine has one big bonus for the cash, and a couple of caveats. The bonus is the wattage of its RTX 5060 mobile GPU, which is 115 W. Paired with a 1200p screen, that's a great combo for gaming. The caveats? A tiny SSD, and just the one module of RAM. That shouldn't make too much difference to gaming performance, though, and this is still a deal well worth your attention. Key specs: RTX 5060 (115 W) | Ryzen 7 250 | 16-inch | 1200p | 165 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 512 GB SSD

This is a power-limited RTX 5060 laptop—but you do get 32 GB of DDR5 for your cash, which is increasingly rare in 2026. The processor is decently beefy, too, although you will need to lean on upscaling to make the most of its 1600p 165 Hz screen. If you want 32 GB of RAM in a gaming laptop, this is about the cheapest I'd consider. Key specs: RTX 5060 (85 W) | Ryzen AI 7 350 | 16-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

Even without a discount, this machine still offers a lot of hardware that's difficult to find for reasonable cash right now. 32 GB of DDR5 and a 1 TB SSD, for a start. Its RTX 5060 has been limited to 85 W within a slim and sleek chassis design, but it should still do just fine with a 1200p, 180 Hz display. The eight-core, 16-thread AMD CPU is decently punchy, too. Key specs: RTX 5060 (85 W) | Ryzen 7 260 | 16-inch | 1200p | 180 Hz | 32 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

While this is still a lot of money for an RTX 5060 machine, there are two main points to consider. One, it's got a 100 W GPU power limit, which is better than most. And two, it's got a 165 Hz OLED display, which means you get some of the best screen tech around crammed within a 15.1 inch frame. The CPU is plenty punchy, and it's also got a proper 1 TB SSD. The RTX 5060 will need a fair bit of DLSS help to push pixels at 1600p resolution, but this lappy is still well worth considering for the cash. Key specs: RTX 5060 (100 W) | Core i7 14700HX | 15.1-inch | 1600p | 165 Hz OLED | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

This is one of Acer's slimmer S-line Nitro machines, which means it's got a more svelte chassis design that's easier to slip in a backpack. The RTX 5070 has been limited to 85 W, which means it'll need a bit of DLSS assistance to make the most of its 1600p, 180 Hz display, but it's still a pretty powerful customer. The eight-core AMD chip is decently chonky, and you get a proper 1 TB SSD thrown into the deal, too. Key specs: RTX 5070 (85 W) | Ryzen AI 7 350 | 16-inch | 1600p | 180 Hz | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD

It may not be OLED but this handheld pairs a lovely bright screen with a comfortable design and strong battery life. And it's not that far off its launch price, which is a surprise given the memory crisis. Key specs: AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | 8 inch 120 Hz 1080p IPS | 512 GB SSD | 16 GB

While many handheld gaming PCs are priced out of reasonable consideration at the moment, it's time for the return of the OG Claw. It's got a Meteor Lake Intel chip with eight Xe cores, which should do just fine for indie gaming—and some more demanding stuff with XeSS upscaling assistance. Plus, it's considerably cheaper than the Steam Deck right now, especially with a 1 TB SSD. Out of the two? The MSI is much better value. Key specs: Core Ultra 7 155H | 7-inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 16 GB LPDDR5x | 1 TB SSD

The RX 9070 GRE is the latest entry in AMD's RX 9000-series, and for the money, you're getting a great mid-range graphics card. If it stays at this price, then it will be the sensible choice over the 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti. Let's hope that there's enough supply, as stocks are already looking a bit thin. GOES LIVE AT 9AM PT, NOVEMBER 9 Key specs: 3072 shaders | 2920 MHz boost | 12 GB GDDR6 RX 9070 GRE price check: Best Buy OOS | Amazon $730.64

Although it can be really fast in some games, the B580 isn't as consistent as AMD and Nvidia's offerings. However, the one thing it is consistent at is sporting an increased price tag and a reduction in stock levels. Only worth considering if you want more than 8 GB of VRAM or Intel's excellent video encoders. Key specs: 2560 shaders | 2670 MHz boost | 12 GB GDDR6 Arc B580 price check: Walmart $349.98 | Best Buy OOS

Nvidia's lowliest member of the RTX 50-series family isn't going to win many awards. Well, that was before prices for all GPUs went up and while the RTX 5050 is only a little faster than the Arc B570, its performance is more consistent. As things currently stand, it's actually the best budget graphics card around. Key specs: 2560 shaders | 2587 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR6 RTX 5050 price check: Amazon $467.69 | Best Buy OOS | Newegg OOS

The RTX 5060 isn't massively faster than its predecessor, the RTX 4060, but having full support for DLSS 4.5 is certainly a plus. It's not a bad graphics card, by any means, but it should really be cheaper than this. Key specs: 2048 shaders | 2535 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR7 RTX 5060 price check: Amazon $459.99 | Newegg $459.99

Nvidia's RTX 5060 has superior upscaling and frame generation technologies, but AMD's little RX 9060 XT has it beat on raw GPU power, including ray tracing. It probably isn't worth paying that much more more for the 16 GB version, though, even though the extra VRAM can make a big difference in some games. Key specs: 2048 shaders | 3320 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR6 RX 9060 XT 8 GB price check: Best Buy OOS | Amazon $499.99

The 8 GB version of the new RTX 5060 Ti is a lot cheaper than the 16 GB one, and while the extra VRAM will be useful in the future, it's absolutely not worth paying $200+ more for it, despite the clear benefits. Key specs: 4608 shaders | 2602 MHz boost | 8 GB GDDR7 RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB price check: Newegg $499.99 | Amazon $529.99 | Best Buy OOS

This is the cheapest 1080p monitor we'd actually recommend right now. It's a tad small, and VA panels are dated, but you're getting solid specs for the cash here. Key specs: 22-inch | 120 Hz | 1 ms | VA

Though not called a gaming monitor, this MSI Pro panel has what you'd want out of it, with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. Key specs: 24-inch | 144 Hz | 1 ms | IPS Price check: Newegg $79.99 | Walmart $79.99

Though this certainly isn't cheap for a 1080p gaming monitor, you're getting a hurtling-fast 240 Hz refresh rate, snappy 0.5 ms response time, and a reasonably sized 27-inch panel in return. The pick above is better for refresh rate, but this is the largest 1080p panel we'd recommend right now. Key specs: 27-inch | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | IPS Price check: Best Buy $139.99 | Newegg $119.99

Our Jacob is a fan of this competitive-level budget gaming monitor, giving it 85% in his review. It's reasonably priced, incredibly smooth, and has solid HDR too. Naturally, 1080p is a bit low for casual gaming, but you can get started as a competitive gamer for cheap here. Key specs: 25-inch | 1080p | 320 Hz | 0.03 ms | IPS Price check: Walmart $189.99 | Newegg $249.99

Though the refresh rate isn't killer, the size is decent, and the resolution is a sweet middle ground between 1080p and 4K. Importantly, it's one of the most budget 1440p picks available. Key specs: 27-inch | 120 Hz | 1 ms | IPS Price check: Best Buy $199.99 | Newegg $135.99

Down by $50, Acer's Nitro 27-inch monitor offers a speedy refresh rate, great response time, and an IPS panel. It even comes with speakers in the monitor itself. Key specs: 27-inch | 200 Hz | 0.5 ms | IPS

It's a fair chunk of cash for a slow SSD but if you're looking for lots of storage and don't need a blazing fast NVMe drive, then this is the cheapest way of putting a 1 TB SSD in your gaming PC. Just don't expect it to sustain full speed under heavy workloads and you'll be fine. Key specs: 2.5-inch | 560 MB/s read | 500 MB/s write

With 6,000 MB/s read speed and 5,000 MB/s write speed, this is slower than the best but not as slow as the rest. It's still going to feel plenty fast for most use cases, particularly if you're replacing a Gen3 drive or using it as some extra backup space. Great for the cash, I reckon. Key specs:NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 6,000 MB/s read | 5,000 MB/s write Price check: Newegg $179.84

This may not be the fastest drive, but in the midst of the memory supply crisis, it is at least relatively cheap compared to some. Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 4,500 MB/s read | 5,000 MB/s write Price check: Amazon $164.99 | Walmart $164.99

Okay, so our tests demonstrate it's slightly slower than the advertised speeds, but the actual sequential performance still isn't bad. Couple that with a very reasonable price point, plus its practically frosty temps, and you might well be looking at your next upgrade. Key specs: NVMe |PCIe 4.0 |7,400 MB/s read | 6,500 MB/s write

This DRAM-less drive is well-suited for stashing your operating system alongside a few games from your ever-growing Steam backlog. This is the version without a heatsink, which means you can slot it straight into a console, too. Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,100 MB/s read | 6,000 MB/s write Price Check: Newegg $198.99

There's a weird wrinkle here in that you're buying this SSD from a Hong Kong reseller on Newegg rather than its American counterpart, but the shipping is free and the seller has a high rating score on the marketplace. If you're willing to roll the dice on delivery, this is a banging price for a PCIe 5.0 drive—check out our full review from last year. Key specs: NVMe | PCIe 5.0 | 11,000 MB/s read | 9,500 MB/s write Price check: Amazon $220

We've been fans of the Razer Enki line-up in the past and this model is a high-quality unit. The 4D armrests, recline and lumbar support all help to get it snugly fitted around your frame, which we like to see for this sorta money. Key Specs: 4D armrests | reactive seat tilt | 21-inch seat base | 152-degree recline | Synthetic leather

The FlexiSpot E7L impressed us in a big way, and our very own Jacob Ridley dubbed it the best way to make use of an awkward corner. Trust me, it's better than a houseplant. We liked its remarkably smooth motors and handy controls, and now, with a new price, this one's a must-buy. Key specs: 64" x 47" | L-shaped | Reversible corner design | 4 programmable memory presets | 1" thick desktop | Price check: FlexiSpot $549.99

If you've got your heart set on something more affordable, this nice-looking desk should do the trick. Cubiker's desk is smaller than FlexiSpot's, but it's way cheaper, and it still does the obvious job of getting you off the chair and onto your feet at a moment's notice. Key specs: 48" x 24" | 176lbs capacity | 28.3" to 46.5" lifting range | Tested for up to 100,000 lift cycles | 3 memory presets |

For a happy medium between the FlexiSpot and the Cubiker, check out this ErGear standing desk. It comes in a variety of sizes and colors, so you'll easily make it fit your office. A quick glance at Amazon tells me that just about every variation of this desk is currently on sale while Prime Day deals last, so I've got my work cut out for me as I try to pick between beige and slightly less beige. Yes, I'm basic. Key specs: 48" x 24" | Height adjustment from 28.35" to 46.46" | 4 programmable settings | 100,000 lift cycles | 176lbs capacity

I had the chance to test this webcam out last year, giving it an 82% in my review. It's not only well-priced, but easy to set up, with very smart features and a genuinely pretty good microphone. With it being almost half its original price, I've yet to try a 4K webcam that can beat it on value. Key specs: 3840 x 2160 @ 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps | 73° FOV | Sony 1/2.55-inch sensor | USB Type-C

With a tiny half-inch sensor and a grouping of very cute colorways, you'd be forgiven for thinking the Obsbot Meet 2 couldn't also carry its weight in the recording quality department. You'd be wrong, as this is a genuinely great little webcam with some equally strong software to go alongside it. Key Specs: 4K 60 fps | half-inch sensor | 40.5 g Price check: Amazon $99

There's a handful of reasons to go for Corsair's Sabre V2 Pro (sensors, polling, look, shape etc), but arguably the best is how it balances feel with weight. Despite being a miniscule 36 g, it's sturdy and great for competitive play. And a great deal with a $40 discount. Key specs: 33,000 DPI | 8,000 Hz polling | 70 hours of battery life | Wireless | 36 g

This rodent is perfect as a starter or low-budget option, with a list of useful features like 6 programmable buttons, Lightsync RGB effects and a ton of customisation via Logitech's G Hub software. This mouse proves that you don't need to go fancy to get a great gaming peripheral. Key specs: Wired | 8,000 DPI | Right-handed Price check: Best Buy $39.99 (White)

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is our favorite budget wireless mouse—it's nothing fancy, but it's lightweight, has great battery life, and uses a killer sensor. The only thing to note is that this deal isn't necessarily that out of left field—the G305 hasn't been at full price for a while, but it's still worth snagging if you need a nice budget option with no frills. Key specs: Wireless | 12,000 DPI | Right-handed Price check: Best Buy $44.99 (White)

You aren't packing an incredibly high DPI or polling rate with this mouse, but you are getting strong performance for the price, as well as a lightweight, comfortable build, and solid software. Cheap and cheerful is the aim here. Key specs: 12,000 DPI | 300 IPS | 1,000 Hz | 55 g Price check: Amazon $29.99 (Black)

This is a substantial discount on a tried and tested Logitech gaming mouse, with a large amount of customisation. The G502 Hero uses the Hero 25K sensor for accuracy, 11 customizable buttons, and comes with five removable weights to adjust the feel for even the pickiest of competitive gamers. Key specs: Wired | 25,600 DPI | Right-handed Price check: Best Buy $79.99

Our James reviewed the 8BitDo Retro R8, giving it an 87%, and for good reason. It's a mouse with a super unique look, good specs for the price, and it even comes with a cute charging stand. The retro feel is definitely something to get used to, with buttons that are sunken into the mouse itself, but it's a joy to use regardless. The 10% discount comes in at checkout. Key specs: up to 8,000 Hz polling | 26,000 DPI | 77 g | up to 100-hour battery life Price check: Newegg OOS

An 8 KHz polling rate, Hall effect switches, rapid trigger, and nice double-shot PBT keycaps. The Gamakay x NaughShark NS68 is noticeably a cheaper keyboard in feel, but those internals truly are phenomenal. Key specs:Wired | 8,000 Hz | Hall effect

Okay, this one's not actually on sale, but we reviewed this new Razer budget keyboard very favourably when it launched recently, so it's worth highlighting what a good keyboard it is. It doesn't have the competitive gaming features of the Naughshark above, but if you just want an excellent keyboard for typing and regular ol' gaming action, the build quality on the Reclusa is hard to beat at this price. Key specs: Wired USB-A to USB-C | 1,000 Hz | RGB lighting | 65% size

A teeny-tiny keyboard with impressive credentials. You can customize the lighting to your heart's content with Razer's Chroma RGB lighting, but the headline feature here is the inclusion of optical-mechanical switches. It's also got PBT keys and Razer Hypershift for all your favorite macros. Key specs: Tenkeyless | Razer optomechanical switch (clicky or linear) | Chroma RGB lighting Price check: Amazon $69 (Mercury White) | Walmart $69 (Quartz Pink)

This is the full size (and wired) variant of one of our all-time favourite keebs. It's a bit of a desk dominator, but if you don't mind the size and dealing with a cable, it's got a very attractive price. It's got pre-lubed NX Snow V2 linear switches and the switch dampening pads we love so much, so the typing feel should be pretty ace. Key specs: Full-size | ROG RX pre-lubed linear linear switches | PBT doubleshot | sound-dampened | wired USB Type-C

This compact keyboard is especially affordable in this light purple colorway. We reviewed the wired Rapid version with magnetic switches a while back and thought it was a bit expensive for what you get—but this is the wireless version with standard keys for much, much less cash. Key specs: Wireless | Low-profile | PBT keycaps

This Logitech G Pro gives you all the functionality with less of the fuss. It comes with a choice of key switches, a detachable Micro USB cable for easy portability, 3-step angle adjustment and a lot of customization options in the G Hub software. Those backlit keys are on the subtle side of RGB lighting, and the Logitech comes off as a class act for less at this price. Key specs: Tenkeyless | Mechanical | Lightsync RGB backlit keys Price check: Best Buy $99.99 (Blue)

It's incredible to think you can spend so little and get a stick drift-resistant wireless controller that doesn't completely suck. Luckily for the GameSir Nova Lite, it does all of the above and manages to feel good and light in the hands, too. Key specs: Wireless (Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz) | Asymmetric | Hall effect Price check: Walmart $24.99

We've already raved about Hall effect joysticks and how they spell the end for the dreaded stick drift. In this wireless gaming controller, they're a welcome feature, but this handful of gaming hardware packs a few quirky surprises too. For instance, there are extra bumper buttons. Key specs: Hall effect sticks, triggers | 2.4G wireless | 19 h battery Price check: Best Buy $29.99 (Mint)

It may be vulnerable to stick drift (and that's a big downside), but it's hard to deny the quality on show with Microsoft's Xbox controller. Textured grips, clicky buttons, a nice weight and feel: it's got everything you need, ergonomically speaking. Key specs: Wireless | Asymmetric sticks Price check: Walmart $59.90 (Black) | Best Buy $53.99 (Black) | Newegg $58.99 (Black)

The X05 Pro doesn't look like a budget controller. It uses Hall effect for the thumbsticks, which makes it resistant to stick drift. Moreover, it's wireless and comes with a charging dock. It's an easy pick even at full price. Key specs: Wireless (2.4 + Bluetooth) | HE sticks Price check: Best Buy $45.99 (Black)

Though not the latest Ultimate controller to date, it is the best-priced right now, and with a cute included charging dock and stick-drift-resistant sticks, it's sure to last you a long time. The only real caveat to me is the 250 Hz polling (200 Hz wireless), which is better than Sony and Microsoft, but it means a 4-5 ms response time to your device. Key specs: Wired and Wireless | Hall effect joysticks and impulse triggers | 2 back paddle buttons | 3.5 mm jack | up to 250 Hz polling | 250 g Price check: Newegg $69.99 (Black)

This is the best wired controller for PC gaming because it's just so damn satisfying to use. Everything about it screams quality, from the clicky DPAD to thunky back paddles. And it's fairly modular and customizable, too. Key specs: Wired (USB-C) | Hall effect thumbsticks | 260 g Price check: Amazon $74.95 (Steel Gray) | Newegg $199.99 (Black)

When we reviewed the Xbox version of the 3P (the Nova 3X), we praised its solid audio, comfortable fit, strong battery, and sweet colourways. Bluetooth performance isn't great, and you don't have dedicated on-ear song skip or pause buttons, but it's an excellent performer, and even more tempting on sale. Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz | Closed back | Wireless

A stone-cold classic at this point, the Razer BlackShark V2 X delivers a huge whack of everything you might want in a wired gaming headset for a very reasonable price. For $40, you're getting 50 mm titanium drivers, a good microphone, comfy memory foam earpads, and a green cable. Yes, a green cable. Worth the price alone, if you ask me. Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired Price check: Best Buy $39.99

Quite literally our favourite wired gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Alpha has reigned supreme at the top of our guide for some time now, and looks to be staying there for a while longer. It's a powerful, punchy performer with superb comfort and a refined design, and even better, it regularly turns up on discount. Tough to beat, this one. Key specs: 50 mm drivers | 15-27,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired Price check: Best Buy $99.99

If you're wondering why you might pay a little more than the Razer headset above for, well, another Razer headset, the answer is comfort. Don't get me wrong, the BlackShark V2 X is a comfy thing to wear, but the plush, cushy memory foam cushions of the Kraken are well worth considering if you're looking for as much all-day usage as possible. It still sounds great, too. Key specs: 40 mm drivers | 20-20,000 Hz | Closed-back | Wired Price check: Best Buy $79.99

When we reviewed the Xbox version of the 3P (the Nova 3X), we praised its solid audio, comfortable fit, strong battery, and sweet colourways. Bluetooth performance isn't great, and you don't have dedicated on-ear song skip or pause buttons, but it's an excellent performer, especially on sale. Key specs: 40 mm | 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz | Closed back | Wired

Featuring the same comfy build and drivers as some of its more expensive cousins, you also finally get a detachable mic arm, too. The volume dial is much more fiddly, but it's a small price to pay if you're on a budget. Key specs: 50 mm drivers| 12-28,000 Hz | Closed back | Wireless | 70 hour battery life

The Meta Quest 3S may be two years old, but it's still the best entry-level route into VR gaming. That's especially true thanks to this Prime Day deal that pushes its price back under the original 2024 MSRP. Key specs: 1,832 × 1,920 per eye | Fresnel lenses | 96 degree field of view | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 SoC