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Best video game deals for January 2023: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

No matter your console of choice, we’ve got a lot of gaming deals for you. While the attention is now on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, there are still some highly anticipated titles in the pipeline for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, in addition to the Nintendo Switch. For those who have already upgraded to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, you should take advantage of video game deals to build your collection, while those on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch should be on the lookout for offers that will tap into their established libraries. We’ve rounded up some of the best bargains across the different consoles right here — hurry and avail them as we’re not sure when the discounts will end.

Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 5) — $20, was $40

Franklin from Grand Theft Auto 5

Why Buy:

  • Updated for PlayStation 5
  • Take part in the GTA Online experience
  • Compelling Story Mode
  • Use an arsenal of vehicles of weapons

Grand Theft Auto V arrives to the latest generation of consoles with support for 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, better draw distance, more detailed textures, HDR, ray tracing, better loading times, haptic feedback, and 3D audio. The same improvements will be seen in GTA Online, which is an open-world, online universe where you can rise through the ranks all the way to the kingpin of your own criminal empire. The Story Mode of Grand Theft Auto V brings together a young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath, as they try to pull off a series of heists to survive in a ruthless city. Drive different vehicles and wield powerful weapons in this long-running but still popular title from Rockstar Games.

Red Dead Redemption 2 (PlayStation 4) — $20, was $60

Why Buy:

  • Explore the end of the Wild West era
  • Rob, steal, and fight with the Van der Linde gang
  • Master different kinds of weapons
  • Carve your own path in Red Dead Online

Red Dead Redemption 2, which is actually a prequel to 2010’s Red Dead Redemption, places you in the boots of Arthur Morgan. As a member of the Van der Linde gang at the end of the Wild West era, rob, steal and fight your way through America at the end of the 19th century to survive, while evading federal agents and dealing with internal strife within the group. There’s unmatched attention to detail from Rockstar Games, including the weapons that you can use and the wildlife that live on the habitats and climates that you will come across. The open-world game also comes with Red Dead Online, where you can carve your own path on the frontier by choosing one of various roles, including bounty hunter, trade, collector, moonshiner, and more.

Madden NFL 23 (Xbox One) — $29, was $60

Madden NFL 23 Review

Why Buy:

  • Improved gameplay and animation
  • Take complete control of your team in Franchise mode
  • Step into the shoes of an NFL player in Face of the Franchise: The League
  • Play with friends online or offline

Take to the field with your favorite NFL teams and players in Madden NFL 23, which features improved gameplay and animation compared to its predecessor, and several modes to choose from. Franchise mode will let you plan and strategize like a head coach, and call the shots with contract negotiations and trade offers like you’re in the front office. In Face of the Franchise: The League, you can create a player in any position who will be seeking a fresh start with a new team on his fifth year. You can play Madden NFL 23 with your friends online or offline, with additional modes such as The Yard, which features backyard-inspired 6 vs. 6 gameplay in locations around the globe, and Superstar KO, where Superstar X-Factor abilities are always on.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo Switch) — $40, was $60

Why Buy:

  • Still one of the best Nintendo Switch games
  • Explore an open-world Hyrule
  • Live off the land for weapons and items
  • Hundreds of challenges to conquer

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a launch title for the Nintendo Switch when it was rolled out in 2017. Nearly six years later, it’s still a widely played game for the hybrid console as one of the best Nintendo Switch games of all time. Take control of Link in this open-world adventure where you’ll discover Hyrule as never before. You’ll have to live off the land to acquire weapons, cook food, and brew elixirs that will help you with your quest to reclaim the kingdom from darkness. You’ll encounter hundreds of challenges through the Shrines, utilize unique abilities to solve them, and travel through lands of different climates to find them. You have complete freedom in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

The Callisto Protocol – Day One Edition (PlayStation 5) — $50, was $70

A Biophage from The Callisto Protocol.

Why Buy:

  • Third-person shooter with sci-fi horror story
  • Use hand-to-hand and ranged combat
  • Fight through grotesque creatures
  • Day One Edition gives skins, items

The Callisto Protocol is a third-person horror shooter that’s set in the year 2320, on Jupiter’s dead moon Callisto. You’ll control Jacob Lee, a space freighter pilot who was arrested and thrown into a cell in the Black Iron Prison, right before the moon is thrown into chaos by a mysterious outbreak. You’ll have to master hand-to-hand and ranged combat using a variety of weapons if you want to survive against the grotesque creatures that you’ll encounter, as you unravel the secrets of Callisto and the United Jupiter Company. The game’s Day One Edition includes Retro Prisoner skins for your character and weapons, and the Contraband Pack of items that you can trade in to upgrade your weapons faster.

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HP flash sale sees laptops, gaming PCs available from just $250
The HP Omen 16-inch gaming laptop on a desk with gameplay action on the screen.

There's a massive flash sale happing at HP right now, giving you the chance to grab a cheap laptop, Chromebook, or even gaming PC. HP is one of the most popular computer manufacturers in the world, and for good reason. Even the cheapest Chromebook on this list is built well, has reasonable power and will last for years. This is a flash sale, so it won't last for long. We've helped cut your decision making time down by pulling the best deals on our favorite HP desktops and laptops. Check them out below.
HP Chromebook 14 -- $250, was $330

Chromebook deals are generally more affordable than offers for traditional Windows-based laptops because their components are cheaper. However, that doesn't mean devices like the HP Chromebook 14 are slow, because Chromebooks promise smooth performance even with low-end hardware as their operating system, Chrome OS, is dependent on web-based apps instead of installed software. The HP Chromebook 14 features a 14-inch display and a 32GB eMMC for storage, and it's equipped with the Intel Celeron N4500 processor, integrated Intel UHD Graphics, and 4GB of RAM.

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One of our favorite gaming laptop is $550 off at Best Buy
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Always a reliable option for gamers, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop is currently on sale at Best Buy. One of the best gaming laptop deals around, you can buy it for $1,100 right now, saving you $550 off the original price of $1,650. If you've been waiting to save big on laptop deals, this may just be the one for you. Here's why it comes so highly recommended.

Why you should buy the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14
Asus is one of the best laptop brands around, particularly where gaming is concerned. With this Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop, it's well-designed to suit most gaming needs. It has an AMD Ryzen 9 processor with 16GB of memory along with 1TB of SSD storage. That's just what we love to see at this price with the storage particularly nice given how large game installs keep getting. There's also an AMD Radeon RX 6700S graphics card. While many favor the GeForce RTX 30 or 40-series cards, the Radeon RX6700S is a high-end card that outperforms the GeForce RTX 2080 laptop GPU so it's worth considering in this price range.

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Another day, another Alienware sale: Save on gaming PCs and laptops
The side of the Alienware Aurora R15 desktop.

It feels like we keep seeing laptop deals and gaming PC deals from Alienware and Dell, and that's because we kind of are. Fortunately, as the maker of some great setups, such sales are always worth checking out. Here's a look at the latest great deals including some deep discounts on popular gaming laptops and the latest in gaming desktop technology.
Alienware Aurora R14 Ryzen Edition Gaming PC (RX 6600XT) -- $1,000, was $1,760

Ideal for anyone looking for a stylish gaming desktop that also packs a decent punch for the price, the Alienware Aurora R14 Ryzen Edition is a reliable option. It has an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor, 8GB of memory and 256GB of SSD storage. For the graphics card, there's an AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT which should keep you up to date with many of the latest games. To play some games like Hogwarts Legacy, you'll need to tweak the detail level a little but that's to be expected at this price. You still gain a good gaming desktop with a great case which means you can easily upgrade it without the need for tools.

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