Best Labor Day Deals on Video Games

Labor Day sales are rolling in, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools before they’re over. You can also subscribe to our shopping newsletter, Add to Cart, for the best sales sent to your inbox.

Gamers, rejoice: Labor Day doesn’t only mark the end of summer, it kicks off prime gaming season. The temperature is about to drop to “too damn cold to go out,” and winter’s long nights are perfect for marathon gaming sessions, so I’ve rounded up the best deals on games and gear to keep you gaming until the sun warms the Earth again.

Best Labor Day deals on video game hardware

Whether you’re looking for a new gaming laptop, a single solution for all you retro gaming needs, or a vast improvement to your racing game experience, you can get it on the cheap during Labor Day.

ASUS Tuf Gaming Laptop: Battle-ready without breaking the bank

This ASUS Tuf gaming laptop boasts an AMD Ryzen 6-core, 12-thread processor for solid gameplay and multi-tasking, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, and 8 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM, and a 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) display. Plus, it’s designed for durability as well as performance, so dropping it shouldn’t be an issue. All that for $649.99, 19% off the list price of $799.99. While I haven’t used one, its Amazon rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars, and this is matches the lowest price Amazon has ever offered for this product.

Retro gaming console: just about every old game, instantly

If you’re into older games, but you don’t want the hassle of installing a million emulators on your PC, consider this retro gaming console. It will let you play over 20,000 games, pre-installed on a 64GB TF card. Whether you like coin-op game cabinets of the 1980s, outdated PC games, or classic Nintendo titles, this console has you covered. It comes with two wireless controllers, so you can share. 12-year-old me would have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for instant access to every game in existence, but 2025 me only needs to cough up $39.99, marked down from $64.99.

Thrustmaster T248 racing wheel

If you like playing racing games on your Xbox S/X series console, take the adrenaline up a few notches with this Thrustmaster T248 dedicated racing wheel. It features force-feedback so you’ll feel the road, 25 re-mappable buttons, magnetic paddles for fast shifting, a digital dashboard display, and a ton more. And it’s on sale for Labor Day for $289.99, a saving of $60 off the list price.

Best Labor Day deals for PS5 gamers

PlayStation 5 gamers: here are some suggestions on new games you can pick up at cheap-as-chips prices.

WWE 2K25

Get into the ring with WWE 2K25 on PS5. The newest WWE wrasslin’ fest features a roster of over 300 superstars, new match types, and the return of intergender bouts. Relive iconic moments in the Bloodline Showcase, take your fury online, and explore the new open-world “Island” mode. WWE 2K25 has received critical raves, and it can be yours for only $34.99, half-off the regular $69.99 price.

It Takes 2

My favorite kind of game is couch co-op—there’s nothing like teaming up with a real-life friend—but the genre just isn’t that populated these days. There are a few great couch co-op games, though, like It Takes 2, a whirlwind platformer, where you and Player 2 are a couple turned into dolls. You have to work together on every level—no single player allowed—to save your relationship. Packed with creativity, charm, and the kind of teamwork-based puzzles I love, It Takes 2 is as much a bonding experience as a game, and it’s currently on sale for $19.99 (down from $39.99).

Best Labor Day Deals for PC gamers

If you’re into PC gaming, I have some nice deals to wrap your mouse and keyboard around, including a ridiculous 95% off on Battlefield 2042.

Battlefield 2042

This is one of those sale-prices that are so low it might as well be “free.” The PC version of EA’s Battlefield 2042 is currently on sale on Steam for $2.99, a full 95% off the list price of $59.99. You can also pick up the “Elite” edition for $13.49, which is 85% off the list price. While 2042 hasn’t gotten the best reviews, it has its hardcore fans, and it costs less than a cup of coffee to find out if you’re among them.

Forza franchise sale

Racing series Forza has been around since Forza Motorsport was released in 2005 for the original Xbox. That’s 20 years of iteration and improvement on the racing game genre. If you want to get into it for half price, Steam is offering a 50% off deal on a ton of Forza games, including 2023’s Forza Motorsports, Forza Horizon 5, and Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels.

Best Labor Day deals for Switch 2 gamers

Bargains on games for the Switch 2 are rare, and price-chops on the console itself are even harder to find, but there are a few deals out there for Labor Day.

Donkey Kong Bananza

In this inventive 3D platformer, Nintendo OGs Donkey Kong and Pauline tunnel through destructible subterranean worlds to reclaim the stolen Banandium gems from the nefarious VoidCo. This adventure blends two of my favorite video game things: smashing and exploration, and can be played solo or co-op. Donkey Kong Bananza is a must-have, and it’s currently available at Walmart for around $69, down from the list price of $79.99.

innoAura Switch 2 Carrying Cases

The Nintendo Switch 2 is undoubtedly the most stylish console, and these hard shell carrying cases can make it even more chic. They offer a snug fit for all ports, joy-cons, and buttons, and they deliver shock, drop, and dust protection, plus a soft inner lining to prevent scratches. Best of all, they come in a ton of color and design options to keep you and your Switch 2 looking fly. These cases are on sale for only $18.99, 30% off the list price.

Best Labor Day deals for Xbox gamers

Last, but never least, Xbox gamers! Here are a couple don’t-miss-em deals on games for the Series X and S.

Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil Village is an excellent survival-horror game. You are Ethan Winters, thrust into a twisted nightmare after his daughter’s kidnapping, forced to venture into a superstition-shrouded village full of werewolves, vampires, and other spooky creatures. The eighth full entry in the Resident Evil saga features beautiful, haunting graphics and Dolby Atmos sound. And it’s so cheap: $9.99, down from a regular price of $39.99.

Stray

If you’re in the mood for something a little different, check out Stray, a quirky adventure where you play as a cat in a dystopian sci-fi future city. With the help of a robot companion, you’ll use stealth and brains to navigate dark, dangerous streets, hack future tech, and overcome obstacles on your quest to get back home. Stray is a one-of-a-kind game, and it’s on sale for $17.99, down from $29.99.