Who cares about GTA 6? Im not bitter about the lack of a PC version, and neither will you be with these great gaming laptops

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:31:24 +0000

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Forget GTA 6, the PC is the best place to play (other) games, and these Prime Day gaming laptop deals prove my point.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Amazon Prime Day is running throughout this week, and I've been checking Amazon , as well as its rivals, which are also running sales, for the best gaming laptop deals. As Managing Editor of Core Tech for TechRadar, I've spent nearly two decades writing
about laptops and covering major sales events, so I have a pretty good idea
of what makes a great gaming laptop deal and it's not just about finding the very lowest price.

Browse the full Amazon Prime Day sale

What you need is a gaming laptop that balances both price and performance. There's no point spending money on a cheap gaming laptop if it struggles to play modern games, so sometimes it's better to invest a little more.

All the gaming laptops I've picked below for both US and UK readers will be able to run modern games without issue, and they'll also set you up nicely
for the inevitable PC version of GTA 6 , which will hopefully be announced in the near future.

So, fellow PC gamers, let's not just sit and watch jealously while console gamers preorder GTA 6 ; let's go out and buy some exciting new rigs, safe in the knowledge that Rockstar's upcoming game will one day play best on PC. Today's best gaming laptop deals in the US Acer Nitro V Slim 16: was
$1,299.99 now $999.99 at Bestbuy Graphics card : RTX 5070 Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 RAM : 16GB Storage : 512GB

It's been a long time since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop go for this cheap, but this Acer Nitro V Slim 16 is hitting a rock-bottom price at Best Buy today. Almost unbelievably, I believe this one is incorrectly listed with a "Ryzen 2000 series" chipset rather than a Ryzen 7-260, since you get 16GB
of DDR5 RAM. Regardless, this is a rare example of a budget RTX 5070 gaming laptop. Read more Read less View Deal Alienware Aurora 15 gaming laptop: was $1,349.99 now $999.99 at Dell Intel Core 5 210H | 16GB DDR5 RAM | 512GB SSD | RTX4050

Save $350 on the Alienware Aurora 15 gaming laptop. This system strikes a sensible balance between gaming proficiency and affordability. For less than $1,000, it's a capable workhorse for both casual and professional tasks. Also check out these coupons: Dell: Claim 20% off your purchase by adding this coupon code Dell: Claim an extra 12% off sitewide by adding this promo code Enjoy 10% off your first purchase when you join the newsletter at Dell Read more Read less View Deal MSI Cyborg 15: was $1,599 now $1,089 at Walmart Graphics card : RTX 5070 Processor : Intel Core 7-240H RAM : 16GB Storage : 1TB

This MSI Cyborg 15 at Walmart is one of the cheapest gaming laptops I've seen in recent months to feature an RTX 5070 graphics card. That's usually a
pretty pricey component, but surprisingly, you're also getting a decent chipset and a 1TB SSD here. Annoyingly, you do only get 16GB of RAM, which will somewhat hamper your performance headroom. Also check out these coupons:
25% off orders with this Walmart discount code Enjoy 20% off orders using this Walmart discount code Walmart: Save $20 on your initial 3 grocery
orders of $50+ by entering this discount code Read more Read less View Deal Gigabyte A16 gaming laptop: was $1,499.99 now $1,169.99 at Walmart Graphics card : RTX 5060 Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 260 RAM : 16GB Storage : 1TB

A great choice if you're looking for a gaming laptop without completely blowing the budget, this Gigabyte A16 gets you everything you need for smooth gaming right out of the box. The combination of an RTX 5060 graphics card and Ryzen 7 chipset means decent chops for 1080p gaming, while a 1TB SSD also provides plenty of storage space. While not a super high-end laptop, this one is still a cut above the more budget-oriented sub-$1,000 machines. Also check out these coupons: 25% off orders with this Walmart discount code Enjoy 20% off orders using this Walmart discount code Walmart: Save $20 on your
initial 3 grocery orders of $50+ by entering this discount code Read more
Read less View Deal Acer Nitro V Slim 16: was $1,379 now $1,199.99 at
Bestbuy Graphics card : RTX 5070 Processor : Intel Core 7 Series 2 RAM : 16GB Storage : 512GB

The Acer Nitro V Slim 16 also comes in an Intel-based configuration, which is also a decent buy today. It's a little pricier, but you get an Intel Core 7 Series 2 chipset and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. These should, on paper at least, give you a decent boost in performance. Read more Read less View Deal Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S: was $1,724.99 now $1,399.99 at Bestbuy Graphics card : RTX 5060 Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 RAM : 16GB Storage : 1TB

This Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S might seem like it's a little on the pricey side for a machine with an RTX 5060, but this is a great price on this
premium model. Not only do you get a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset
under the hood here, but this Predator Helios Neo 16S also features a
high-end OLED display, which is a notch above the usual panels you find on cheaper machines. Read more Read less View Deal Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptop: was $2,099 now $1,599 at BHPhoto Graphics card : RTX 5070 Processor : Intel Core Ultra 9 RAM : 32GB Storage : 1TB

I've seen a fair few deals on Lenovo Legion 5i gaming laptops over the past few weeks, but none of those touch this listing at B&H Photo. Not only are
you getting a great price on this machine, considering it features an RTX
5070 graphics card and Ultra 9 chipset, but you also get a 1TB SSD and 32GB
of RAM. Combined, this is one impressive deal indeed, thanks to the
retailer's massive $500 price cut today. Read more Read less View Deal Today's best gaming laptop deals in the UK Acer Nitro V15: was 849.99 now 679.99 at Amazon Graphics card : RTX 5050 Processor : Intel Core i7-13620H
RAM : 16GB Storage : 512GB SSD

It's a rare thing these days to see a gaming laptop for under 700, and better yet, this Acer Nitro V15 actually features a recent RTX 5050 graphics card.
If you're looking for the basics, then this machine is definitely going to cover you well for a great price. The RTX 5050, in combination with the Core i7 chipset, is going to play all the latest games and should do well,
granted you're willing to tweak a few settings here and there on the most demanding titles. Also check out these coupons: Amazon: Claim 30% off Haul orders with this discount code Up to 70% off daily deals in the Amazon sale Get up to 60% off orders during the Prime Week sale at Amazon Read more Read less View Deal MSI Thin 15 RTX 4050 B13VE: was 829 now 749.99 at Amazon The MSI Thin 15 RTX 4050 B13VE might be the most affordable gaming laptop anyone will come across during Prime Day. This is an entry-level gaming laptop, around the same price as a modern handheld such as Valve's Steam Deck, with much better performance using Nvidia's RTX 4050 GPU. Also check out these coupons: Amazon: Claim 30% off Haul orders with this discount code Up to
70% off daily deals in the Amazon sale Get up to 60% off orders during the Prime Week sale at Amazon Read more Read less View Deal Medion Erazer Scout 15: was 999.99 now 799.97 at Laptopsdirect Graphics card: RTX 5050 Processor: Intel Core i5-13420H RAM: 16GB

Moving up in price will get you a decent budget machine with the latest RTX 5050 graphics card like this Medion Erazer, for example. You can expect a decent level of performance with this machine for the money, especially if you're just aiming to play on this laptop's modest 1080p display. Medion laptops tend to be quite workmanlike in terms of design, but they do provide decent performance for the money. Read more Read less View Deal Acer Nitro V15 gaming laptop: was 986.86 now 799.99 at Amazon Graphics card : RTX 5060 Processor : Intel Core i7-13620H RAM : 16GB Storage : 1TB SSD

This mid-range RTX 5060 Acer Nitro gaming laptop is really hitting that sweet spot in terms of bang for the buck, in my opinion. The chipset is a little on the older side, and you're only getting 16GB of RAM, but I still think this one is a real bargain for 799. If you're just looking to play all the latest games smoothly at 1080p, then this particular listing is definitely worth considering. Getting a more spacious 1TB SSD is also a meaningful upgrade. Also check out these coupons: Amazon: Claim 30% off Haul orders with this discount code Up to 70% off daily deals in the Amazon sale Get up to 60%
off orders during the Prime Week sale at Amazon Read more Read less View
Deal Alienware Alienware 16 Aurora: was 1,319 now 899 at Amazon We've spotted an excellent price drop on the Alienware 16 Aurora with RTX 5060, Intel Core 7-240H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 16-inch WQXGA 120Hzdisplay. Grab it now at Amazon before it's gone. Read more Read less View Deal Asus V16 gaming laptop: was 1,099.99 now 999.99 at Amazon Graphics card: GeForce RTX 5060 Processor: Intel Core 7-240H RAM: 16GB Storage: 1TB SSD

My favourite gaming laptop deal this week has to be this discounted Asus V16 at Amazon. Not only are you getting a great price for a machine with an RTX 5060 graphics card, but this one also features a spacious 1TB SSD and an
Intel Core Ultra 7 chipset. If you want smooth gaming for a few years down
the line, then this one is a decent choice, and great value thanks to today's discount. Read more Read less View Deal Acer Nitro V15: was 1,499.99 now 1,299.99 at Amazon Graphics card : RTX 5070 Processor : AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
RAM : 32GB Storage : 1TB

Wow, it's been a while since I've seen an RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM hit this kind of price. The Acer Nitro V15 is still a relatively budget machine, but in terms of specs, this higher-end configuration really ticks
all the boxes today. You get a great GPU, an up-to-date chipset, and 32GB of RAM right out of the box. Also check out these coupons: Amazon: Claim 30%
off Haul orders with this discount code Up to 70% off daily deals in the Amazon sale Get up to 60% off orders during the Prime Week sale at Amazon Read more Read less View Deal More Prime Day deals in the US Amazon Devices
: Fire Sticks & Echo from $18 Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99 Apple : MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags from $29 Beauty: 50% off toothbrushes & hair tools Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 Garden: tools, mowers, planters from $24.99 Headphones : 50% off Beats, Bose & Samsung Laptops: Apple, HP & Dell from $199 Mattresses: Sealy, Serta & more from $186 Patio: outdoor furniture, rugs & decor from $19.99 Sports: 50% off fitness gear, treadmills & clothing Vacuums : Dyson, Shark & Bissell from $34 More Prime Day deals in the UK Amazon Prime : get a 30-day free trial Amazon Devices : Fire, Ring & Blink from 13.99 Amazon Haul : up to 30% off Apple :
up to 33% off AirPods & Apple Watch Appliances : up to 45% off Ninja & Tefal Beauty : up to 60% off Philips & Oral-B Essentials : household goods from 5 Fans : from 20 Fashion : up to 50% off Gaming : 90 off PlayStation 5 Headphones : up to 50% off Beats & Sony Laptops : from 149 Tablets : Samsung
& Lenovo from 79.99 Toys : up to 25% off Lego and Tonies TVs : from 129.99 Vacuums : up to 40% off Shark & Roborock Wearables: up to 30% off Garmin & Oura



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