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The Science Fiction Archivesbest gaming deals of the week at a glance:

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Best PlayStation Deal 'Final Fantasy XVI' $29.99 at Amazon (Save $20)

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Best Xbox Deal 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' $24.98 at Amazon (Save $25.01)

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Best Nintendo Switch Deal 'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door' $49.99 at Woot! (Save $10)

School may be in session, but that doesn't mean the fun and games have to come to an end — video games, at least. Whether you just sent the kids back to school or you're taking classes yourself, gaming is a great way to unwind after a long day of learning. And there are plenty of awesome deals to take advantage of right now in the best gaming deals of the week.

You can save big on huge Nintendo Switch hits right now, like the recently released Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, bringing the hype all the way back from its GameCube debut to new audiences. There's also the sprawling Final Fantasy XVIfor PlayStation gamers, and Xbox fans can look forward to adventuring with the Prince in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

No matter which platform you play on, there's a deal for you. Check out our favorite picks of the week below.

Best PlayStation deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Final Fantasy XVI' $49.99 at Amazon

Why we like it

The darkest Final Fantasy yet is a massive, cinematic adventure that shouldn't be missed. Final Fantasy XVIdigs deep into its roots and comes away with a new twist on the series with a dark fantasy. Journey to the continent of Valisthea and take on the role of Clive Rosfield, who finds his kingdom destroyed, his brother Joshua missing, and a mysterious drought known as Blight taking over the land. This gritty twist on the normally plucky series is a stark departure, but an excellent one that fans won't want to pass up, especially at this price.

More PlayStation deals

Games

• Assassin's Creed Mirage Deluxe Edition — $14.99$59.99(save $45)

• Cyberpunk 2077— $29.99$49.99(save $20)

• God of War Ragnarök— $39.99$69.99(save $30)

• Hades— $12.49$24.99(save $12.50)

• The Last of Us Part IIRemastered — $39.99$49.99(save $10)

• Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth— $45.49$69.99(save $24.50)

• Madden NFL 25(preorder) — $69.99+ free $10 Best Buy gift card

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2— $49.69$69.99(save $20.30)

• Octopath Traveler II— $24.99$59.99(save $25)

• Red Dead Redemption 2Ultimate Edition — $29.99$99.99(save $70)

• Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorDeluxe Edition — $44.99$89.99(save $45)

Consoles and accessories

• Sony INZONE H3 — $78$99.99(save $21.99)

• Sony INZONE H5 — $129.99$149.99(save $20)

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P — $159.99$179.99(save $20)

• Seagate Game Drive PS5 NVMe SSD (2TB) — $199.99$259.99(save $60)

• Sony INZONE H9 — $229.99$299.99(save $70)

• PlayStation 5 (Slim) — $459.99$499.99(save $40) with College Football 25purchase and Target Circle

Best Xbox deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown' $49.99 at Amazon

Why we like it

The Prince is back in this Metroidvania that introduces a new protagonist: Sargon. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownfinds Sargon running, dashing, and jumping through the cursed city of Mount Qaf to rescue Prince Ghassan. A member of The Immortals, a warrior clan, Sargon is a skilled adventurer that you'll love taking control of, especially if you love to zip through challenging levels that'll have you stretching your parkouring muscles. And the fresh coat of paint for thePrince of Persia series isn't half-bad, either.

More Xbox deals

Games

• Assassin's Creed Mirage— $24.99$49.99(save $25)

• Assassin's Creed Odyssey Gold Edition — $19.99$99.99 (save $80)

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla— $14.99$59.99(save $45)

• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora— $34.99$69.99(save $35)

• Far Cry 6Deluxe Edition — $19.99$79.99(save $60)

• Madden NFL 25(preorder) — $69.99+ free $10 Best Buy gift card

• Skull & Bones— $27.99$69.99(save $42)

Consoles and accessories

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• Xbox Series X Console Wrap (Mineral Camo or Arctic Camo) — $22.50$44.99(save $22.49)

• Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black or Robot White) — $43.91$59.99(save $16.08)

• Xbox Wireless Controller – Sky Cipher Special Edition (preorder) — $69.99

• Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 — $144.99$179.99(save $35)

• Xbox Series S — $268$299.99(save $31.99)

• Xbox Series X — $448$499.99(save $51.99)

• Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System — $499.99$649.99(save $150)

Best Nintendo Switch deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door' $49.99 at Woot!
$59.99 Save $10

Why we like it

This Nintendo Switch remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doortakes the 2004 GameCube cult classic and gives it a fresh coat of paint for a new generation of players. It includes updated graphics and animation, music, and additional quality of life changes to help keep it in line with modern releases, as well as a new fast travel system and additional boss encounters. Meanwhile, the story is still the same: Mario and Princess Peach find themselves searching for a lost treasure and Peach is kidnapped (surprise). Mario has to set off on a journey to save Peach from aliens called X-Nauts while seeking out a piece of that treasure, too. If you loved it back on the GameCube, it's even better now. If this is your first time, you'll have a blast.

More Nintendo Switch deals

Games

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild— $39.99$59.99(save $20)

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe— $49.95$59.99(save $10.04)

• Princess Peach: Showtime!— $44.99$59.99(save $15)

• Super Mario Bros. Wonder— $44.99$59.99(save $15)

• Super Mario Party Jamboree(preorder) — $59.99+ free 3-month Nintendo Switch Online membership

• Trombone Champ— $8.24$14.99(save $6.75)

Accessories

• PowerA Wireless Controller — $34.99$44.99(save $10)

• PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller — $38.99$59.99(save $21)

• Hori Split Pad Pro — $42.99$49.99(save 7)

• Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe — $94.99$109.99(save $15); extra $6 offwith paid My Best Buy membership

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