The long weekend is finally here, and Presidents' Day gaming sales 2026 have officially kicked off with some of the most aggressive pricing we’ve seen since Black Friday. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are responding to a slow January by slashing prices on hardware that was full price just months ago. From the first significant price cuts on NVIDIA’s powerhouse RTX 50-series laptops to surprise discounts on fresh releases, this weekend offers a perfect storm for gamers looking to upgrade. Perhaps most shocking is the immediate deal available on the just-announced God of War: Sons of Sparta.

RTX 50-Series Laptops Hit First Major Price Drops

It has been roughly a year since NVIDIA unleashed its Blackwell architecture on the mobile market, and patience is finally paying off for PC gamers. We are seeing RTX 5070 gaming laptop deals dropping well below the $1,300 mark for the first time. Machines from MSI and ASUS, which debuted with sky-high MSRPs last spring, are now seeing 15-20% instant rebates.

The standout offer this weekend is on the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025 model). Equipped with the RTX 5070 and the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, it’s currently sitting at a record low. For those needing raw power, several RTX 5080 configurations have also dipped by $300, making 4K portable gaming far more accessible than it was during the holiday season. If you held off upgrading your rig last year, these best Presidents' Day tech deals are the signal you’ve been waiting for.

PlayStation 5: God of War and Assassin's Creed Deals

Sony stunned the industry yesterday with the shadow drop of God of War: Sons of Sparta, a 2.5D side-scrolling prequel following a young Kratos and Deimos. In an unprecedented move, PlayStation Plus members can already snag a 10% launch discount, bringing the price down to $26.99. This release has triggered a wider sale on the franchise, with the God of War Ragnarök PC port also seeing a price cut.

Historical Lows for AAA Ubisoft Titles

Beyond the hype of new hardware, software deals are stealing the show. The Assassin’s Creed Shadows discount is the headline stealer here. After its delayed release last March and a year of updates, Ubisoft’s feudal Japan epic has hit the bargain bin at $29.99—a full 50% off its launch price. Retailers are clearly clearing stock to make way for 2026’s upcoming spring slate, making this the perfect time to finally step into the shoes of Naoe and Yasuke if you skipped the launch window.

PS5 Hardware Bundles

We are also tracking excellent PS5 hardware deals February brings to the table. The PS5 Pro, while still premium, is seeing its first subtle bundles, coming with a free controller or selected game at major outlets. The standard Slim model is seeing direct price cuts of $50 at participating retailers, signaling Sony's aggressive push to maintain dominance against the Switch 2.

Xbox Series X and Silent Hill f Sales

Microsoft isn't sitting this one out. Cheap Xbox Series X games are plentiful this weekend, with a focus on horror and RPGs. Silent Hill f, which terrified players when it launched last September, is now down to $39.99. This is the first major price drop for Konami's critically acclaimed 1960s Japan horror entry, and it’s a must-play for genre fans.

Game Pass subscriptions are also seeing their traditional holiday dip, with 3-month Ultimate codes selling for roughly $35 at mass merchants. For those who prefer physical media, keep an eye out for clearance prices on 2025 hits like Doom: The Dark Ages, which is seeing clearance pricing at multiple vendors.

Nintendo Switch 2: First Bundle Deals Appear

Since its launch in June 2025, Nintendo's new console has been notoriously hard to find at a discount. However, this Presidents' Day marks a shift. We are finally seeing Nintendo Switch 2 bundle deals that offer genuine value. Retailers like Target are bundling the console with Mario Kart World or the 2025 blockbuster Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the standard MSRP of the console alone ($399). effectively giving you a $70 game for free.

While the hardware itself hasn't seen a direct price cut, these soft bundles are the best entry point we've seen since launch. With Super Mario Bros. Wonder 2 slated for next month, jumping in now with a free game is a smart play for families.