The holiday shopping hangover has finally cleared, and retailers are wasting no time heating things up again with massive early President's Day gaming deals 2026. In a move that has stunned industry analysts, major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have launched their sales days ahead of the federal holiday, offering some of the aggressive price cuts we've seen on current-gen software. While hardware bundles for the PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X remain steady, the real headlines are in the software aisle, where two of last year's biggest hits—Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Elden Ring Nightreign—have crashed to record-low prices.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Tactical Edition Drops to $29.99

In what is arguably the standout offer of the week, Konami's critically acclaimed remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, is currently available for just $29.99. This marks a 57% discount from its standard $69.99 MSRP and is the first time the title has dipped below the $40 mark since its release in late 2025. The Metal Gear Solid Delta sale applies to both the Standard and Tactical Editions at participating retailers, making this the perfect time to jump into the jungle.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, MGS Delta has been praised for its stunning visual fidelity while retaining the soul of the 2004 classic. Whether you prefer the "Legacy Style" fixed-camera controls or the modernized third-person "New Style" gameplay, this remake delivers the definitive Big Boss experience. At this price point, players who hesitated at launch are clearing out stock rapidly, so digital codes and physical copies are expected to sell out before the weekend is over.

Elden Ring Nightreign Hits Unprecedented $19.99 Price Point

If tactical espionage isn't your speed, FromSoftware's standalone co-op survival experience is seeing an even steeper cut. The Elden Ring Nightreign discount has brought the game down to a staggering $19.99 across all platforms. Unlike the massive open-world RPG of the base game, Nightreign focuses on tight, intense cooperative survival mechanics set in a dark, alternate timeline of the Lands Between.

Since its launch last May, Nightreign has built a dedicated community of "Nightfarers" who brave the procedural challenges of Limveld. This cheap video game today offers hundreds of hours of replayability for less than the cost of a movie ticket. It is rare to see a FromSoftware title discounted this heavily less than a year after release, suggesting a push to expand the player base ahead of the rumored "Forsaken Hollows" DLC expansion expected later this spring.

First Major Nintendo Switch 2 Game Sales

This President's Day also marks the first significant sale event for the Nintendo Switch 2 since the console's highly anticipated arrival. While the hardware itself remains at full price due to high demand, we are finally seeing Nintendo Switch 2 game sales that make the upgrade worth it. Retailers are offering "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" promotions on select enhanced titles that utilize the new system's 1080p 120Hz display and DLSS capabilities.

Look out for discounts on cross-gen bundles. Games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Turbo Edition and the 4K-enhanced patch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are seeing modest price drops of $10-$15. While not as deep as the PlayStation or Xbox discounts, these are the best offers we've seen for Nintendo's new powerhouse handheld to date.

Best PS5 and Xbox Series X Deals for February 2026

Beyond the headline grabbers, there are plenty of other best PS5 deals February 2026 to consider. Sony's DualSense Edge controller has dropped to $179.99, and 2TB NVMe SSDs compatible with the PS5 are trading for under $120—essential for gamers juggling massive install sizes. On the Microsoft front, Xbox Series X game deals include significant price cuts on Game Pass Ultimate 3-month codes, dropping to $35 at Target and Amazon.

Quick-Fire Digital Deals

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) - $34.99
  • Starfield: Shattered Space Edition (Xbox) - $24.99
  • Hades II (Switch 2/PS5/Xbox) - $19.99

With inventory moving fast, these early President’s Day 2026 gaming deals are unlikely to last through the actual holiday. Whether you are looking to survive the Nightreign or sneak through the Soviet jungles of 1964, now is the time to click "Add to Cart."