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The best gaming deals for October 2023, from 'Elden Ring' to the Nintendo Switch holiday bundle

Grab something new to play at a steep discount.
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Team Xbox can snag "Elden Ring" on sale at a record-low price this week. Credit: FromSoftware

UPDATE: Oct. 17, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This list has been updated with new deals and current pricing.

The best gaming deals of the week at a glance:
Best PlayStation deal
'Battlefield 2042'
$10 at GameStop (save $59.99)
box art for Battlefield 2042 on ps5
Best Xbox deal
'Elden Ring'
$24.99 at GameStop (save $35)
box art for elden ring on xbox
Best Nintendo Switch deal
Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
$299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store (save $68.98)
box art for the Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
Best PC gaming deal
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
$119.99 at Amazon (save $60)
the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

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

box art for Battlefield 2042 on ps5
Credit: Electronic Arts
Our pick: 'Battlefield 2042'
$10 at GameStop (save $59.99)

Why we like it

This dystopian first-person shooter has received some much-needed updates since its rough launch in the fall of 2021, and a free-to-play weekend from Oct. 12 to 16 resulted in its highest concurrent player count on Steam since release. If you enjoyed that trial (or missed out and want to play for cheap), GameStop just put the PS5 version on sale for only $10. That's a whopping $60 off its MSRP and one cent away from its record-low price on Amazon, where it was sold out at the time of writing.

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PlayStation hardware

We didn't find any great deals on PlayStation 5 consoles or accessories — check back next week.

Xbox deals

box art for elden ring on xbox
Credit: FromSoftware
Our pick: 'Elden Ring'
$24.99 at GameStop (save $35)

Why we like it

FromSoftware's fantastic fantasy action RPG from 2022 has nabbed more Game of the Year nods than any other title. If you somehow haven't played it yet, there's never been a better time to add it to your collection: GameStop has the Series X/S version on sale for just $24.99, or 58% off its $59.99 MSRP. That's $10 better than its previous all-time low on Amazon (where it's currently out of stock).

Read Mashable's review of Elden Ring.

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Nintendo Switch deals

box art for the Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
Credit: Nintendo
Our pick: Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle
$299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store (save $68.98)

Why we like it

Another steal at $299.99 (or the price of the standalone console), Nintendo's go-to holiday bundle gets you a standard (non-OLED) Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership; you'd spend almost $370 if you bought each component separately. The bundle went live two months earlier than usual this year, and it's still in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store. That will probably change as we get closer to December, FYI.

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PC gaming deals

the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Credit: Razer
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
$119.99 at Amazon (save $60)

Why we like it

The first-generation Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is the comfiest gaming headset we've tested: With FlowKnit memory foam ear cushions and a padded headband, you can wear it for hours at a time without getting a headache. It comes equipped with immersive THX Spatial Audio, intuitive on-ear controls, and a crystal-clear mic, and it works with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles in addition to PCs. Amazon has it on sale for $119.99, or 33% off — that's $10 better than its current sale price at Best Buy (unless you have a paid My Best Buy membership).

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Dylan Haas
Lead Shopping Reporter

Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, and sleep. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a Marketing and Management Assistant in the music industry.

When he's not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on Twitter at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].

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Haley Henschel

Haley is a Mashable shopping reporter based in Chicago. Before joining the team, she covered politics for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, wrote about exotic pet ownership for the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, and blogged for several Jersey Shore stars. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games and hanging out with her parrot (Melon) and dog (Pierogi). You can follow her on Twitter at @haleyhenschel or reach her via email at [email protected].

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