Best Buy Tech Fest vs. Amazon Spring Sale: Gaming Deals and What to Expect

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is approaching, but gamers looking for immediate discounts don’t have to wait. Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale, running through Sunday, March 22, 2026, offers significant savings on consoles, gaming monitors, laptops, and accessories. Here’s a breakdown of the best deals currently available and what to anticipate when Amazon’s sale begins on March 25, 2026.

Current Best Buy Tech Fest Gaming Deals

• Gaming Laptop (Mid-Range): Currently $1,200 (originally $1,750), this laptop features a 16-inch 2K display with a 144Hz refresh rate, an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU, Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
• Gaming Laptop (Entry-Level): Priced at $650 (originally $960), this laptop includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7000 Series CPU, Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
• Gaming Desktop: Available for $999 (originally $1,200), this desktop is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F processor, Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
• Mechanical Keyboard: Now $80 (originally $150), this keyboard features optical switches with sound dampening and customizable profiles.
• OLED Monitor: On sale for $750 (originally $1,000), this 480Hz OLED monitor offers a 0.03ms response time, 1440p resolution, and support for HDR, Nvidia G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
• Refurbished PS5: A Geek Squad certified refurbished PS5 with a disc drive is available for $390 (originally $550).
• WD Black SN850P 2TB SSD: Discounted by 62% to $400 (originally $1,100), this SSD is officially licensed for PS5 and compatible with PCs.
• Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle: Currently $650 (originally $700), this bundle includes the console, Mario Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a Mario Kart World download code, a carrying case, a screen protector, and a game cartridge storage case.

When are the Sales?

• Best Buy Tech Fest: Runs from March 16 through March 22, 2026.
• Amazon Spring Sale: Scheduled for March 25-31, 2026.

How ZDNET Chooses Deals

ZDNET focuses on deals for products its experts would personally purchase. Deals are selected based on at least a 20% discount (or infrequent sales), verified using price comparison tools, and informed by customer reviews. Recommendations are also based on ZDNET’s own product testing and research.