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The next Tom Holland Spider-Man has been delayed by one week, and probably for good reason.

Sony updated its release calendar today and shared that the fourth Spider-Man movie will now be released on July 31, 2026, a week later than its previously announced July 24, 2026 release. The likely reason is to give the next Spider-Man movie some breathing room from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

Thanks to the date shift, the fourth Spider-Man movie is now coming out two weeks after The Odyssey hits theaters, whereas before it would only be one week removed. Not that Tom Holland would complain considering he’s starring in both movies.

This buffer will give both films a chance to premiere on Imax screens, something we know Christopher Nolan loves to do.

Marvel announced that a fourth Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland is officially in the works and will be the next Marvel movie following Avengers: Doomsday which is coming out on May 1, 2026. The next Spider-Man film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton who directed Shang-Chi for Marvel and was previously set to direct the next Avengers movie before storylines changed as a result of the situation around the Kang character.

Now the Russo Brothers are back to direct Avengers: Doomsday with Robert Downey Jr. stepping in as Doctor Doom. Wild. Check out our complete list of upcoming MCU projects here and get ready for the Oddy-Man 4 or whatever combo word people will come up for The Odyssey Spider-Man 4 double feature.

Matt Kim is IGN’s Senior Features Editor.

Iconic horror novelist Stephen King has had a ton movies adapted from his work — and that’s not counting TV shows and miniseries. And there’s simply no sign of slowing down, what with the recent Salem’s Lot movie, the new adaptation The Monkey, and more adaptations in the pipeline.

With so many films to choose from, what are the best Stephen King adaptations? We’ve whittled this massive catalogue down to 13 movies. From ghosts to psychics to… ghosts wanting to feed on psychics, these are truly the movies that not only captured the best of King’s work, but also became cinema classics in their own right.

Here are the top Stephen King movies ever, ranked from #13 counting down to #1. Keep scrolling for the list or view the slideshow for a visual countdown!

How Many Stephen King Movies Are There?

There are 54 film adaptations of Stephen King stories, according to the author’s official website. The first King adaptation was Carrie in 1976, while the most recent is The Monkey.

The Best Stephen King Movies, Ranked

13. The Dead Zone (1983)

Director: David Cronenberg

Long before Stephen King’s 1979 novel The Dead Zone served as fodder for a TV series, it inspired a 1983 film from director David Cronenberg. Cronenberg, who’d already made a name for himself with surreal horror films like Videodrome and Shivers, brought that signature touch to this gripping psychological drama.

The Dead Zone starred Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith, a humble school teacher who is injured in a car accident, trapped in a coma for five years, and awakens to discover he can psychically glimpse into a person’s past, present, and future with a mere touch. Less grotesque and violent than many of Cronenberg’s horror efforts of the day, Dead Zone was a bleak and unsettling film that made full use of Walken’s peculiar presence and gravity as an actor.

12. Gerald’s Game (2017)

Director: Mike Flanagan

For years it was thought King’s 1992 outing Gerald’s Game, which involves a woman handcuffed to a bed fighting to free herself after her husband has a heart attack, was un-adaptable. But then writer/director Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass) came along and knocked it out of the park. Starring Carla Gugino as the trapped, desperate Jessie, Flanagan’s Netflix horror movie is superb small-scale suspense and features an immensely captivating performance by Gugino. Taking place mostly in one room, Gerald’s Game is a set of tightly wound gears that cranks out dread.

Read IGN’s review of Gerald’s Game.

11. The Monkey (2025)

Director: Osgood Perkins

A premise as deceptively simple as “if you wind up the monkey, someone brutally dies” leaves a lot of room for error, or for the gnarly kills to be the only things anyone remembers. But from that setup, director Osgood Perkins builds a multifaceted rollercoaster of a midnight movie that elicits as many laughs as shocks or gross-out gags, and succeeds at both animating and skewering the power that death holds over us all.

The Monkey marches to the beat of its own bloodstained drum – and it’s an irresistible rhythm to groove to. Perkins and cast balance the horror and comedy inherent in the movie’s silly premise exceptionally well, and the surreal, absurd touches the Longlegs director adds to a world sketched out by Stephen King only help to set it apart from less imaginative, body-count-obsessed movies. The evil influence of the titular, cursed toy results in blockbuster showcases for fantastic gore effects that, when paired with the film’s surprisingly gentle stance on the inevitability of death, affirm how potent horror-comedy can be when executed with a strong perspective and a willingness to get weird.

Read IGN’s review of The Monkey.

10. The Mist (2007)

Director: Frank Darabont

The Mist is based on a King short story found in the 1985 collection Skeleton Crew. Ostensibly a monster movie, The Mist finds a group of people trapped in a remote grocery store after a strange fog envelops the region and terrifying, dinosaur-like creatures begin appearing. But the core of this horror/sci-fi fusion is survival, and the lengths some will go to ensure theirs.

The movie benefited from a solid cast (including stars Tom Jane and Marcia Gay Harden) and director Frank Darabont — who’s one of three directors on this list who’ve had the most success with King’s work — actually garnered praise with a revised ending that deepened the dark tone of the story.

Read IGN’s review of The Mist.

9. Creepshow (1982)

Director: George A. Romero

Horror legends Stephen King and George Romero teamed up for 1982’s Creepshow, which was conceived as an homage to the Golden Age of horror comics in the 1950’s, including E.C. Comics’ infamous releases and DC books like House of Secrets and House of Mystery.

That anthology legacy is reflected in the execution of Creepshow, which revels in its juvenile, B-movie status. The film also has the distinction of featuring original material written by King, rather than a script wholly adapted from his prose work. While two of the five vignettes are based on his short stories, the remaining three are unique to Creepshow. These vignettes are cleverly glued together with animated sequences and a framing sequence starring King’s son, Joe (now an accomplished horror writer in his own right).

8. The Green Mile (1999)

Director: Frank Darabont

Because director Frank Darabont had crafted what many consider to be the definitive Stephen King movie with The Shawshank Redemption (more on that film later) some feared he was revisiting overly familiar territory when he returned to adapt another of King’s prison dramas, The Green Mile.

Like Shawshank, The Green Mile is a period piece set largely within a prison and centered on a wrongly convicted felon. In this case, the prison is the Depression-era Cold Mountain Penitentiary, and the felon is John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan). The corrections officer in charge of the death row inmates (Tom Hanks) is enthralled by Coffey’s gentle nature and apparently supernatural healing powers, causing great emotional turmoil as he debates whether he can allow such a marvelous and obviously innocent man to be executed. The Green Mile is easily one of the most emotionally gripping King films (or books, for that matter) and further proof that his non-horror tales are often the ones most ideally suited for film.

Read IGN’s review of The Green Mile.

7. Stand By Me (1986)

Director: Rob Reiner

Frank Darabont isn’t the only director with a real knack for bringing Stephen King tales to life on screen. Before Misery, Rob Reiner also directed this coming-of-age tale based on King’s novella “The Body”, collected in the 1982 book Different Seasons.

Stand By Me featured narration by Richard Dreyfuss and a “who’s who?” lineup of up-and-coming teen actors at the time – including Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell. This quartet played a group of friends who hear a rumor about a dead body being discovered and venture out to track it down and find small-town glory. Along the way, they battle some ruthless bullies and learn a thing or two about each other. This was another King film with a deceptively simple formula that really thrived on the strength of the performances. King himself even labeled it as the first truly successful adaptation of his work.

6. It: Chapter One (2017)

Director: Andy Muschietti

Fittingly, one of King’s most iconic novels is also one of his most successful adaptations, shattering box office records. But more than just being a moneymaker, IT is a very effective horror film that pits a group of intrepid middle schoolers against the terrifying, inhuman killer lurking beneath the streets of an idyllic Maine town. It’s filled with ample spookiness, devilish scares, and a horrifying performance by Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.

It’s first chapter works well not just because it’s frightening, but because it does something that so few horror films ever manage – it makes audiences care for these heroes as they face down the unimaginable. Just like the book, the half of the story featuring our main characters as kids is the more engrossing part, which is why only Chapter One is here on our list.

Read IGN’s review of It: Chapter One.

5. Doctor Sleep (2019)

Director: Mike Flanagan

Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep is a modern horror miracle. Adapting King’s sequel novel to The Shining, about a grown-up Danny Torrence (Ewan McGregor), Flanagan had to merge the world of King’s prose and Kubrick’s cinematic vision. Since Kubrick’s The Shining took many liberties with King’s book — so much so that King himself disavowed the film — Flanagan had to bring both worlds together in a way that felt genuine, gripping, and scary.

Visually, most everything we associate with The Shining comes from Kubrick (the hedge maze, the “twins,” the various ghouls, etc) and Doctor Sleep is a beautiful, brutal blend of it all. On top of that, it’s a fantastic film created by one of the best new masters in the horror game. Also see our video for Doctor Sleep: How the Shining Sequel Handles the Legacy of Jack Torrance

Read IGN’s review of Doctor Sleep.

4. Carrie (1976)

Director: Brian De Palma

“If you’ve got a taste for terror… invite Carrie to the prom!”

That was the Grindhouse-worthy tagline for Carrie, and it said all that needed to be said about this teen horror drama. Carrie was King’s big break as a writer in 1974, and a mere two years later, it also became fodder for one of the best films based on his work. The titular character — Sissy Spacek — a prototypical awkward teenage girl who suffers from bullying at school and an overbearing, fanatically religious mother (Piper Laurie) at home. She also happens to manifest destructive, psychokinetic powers when she’s upset, so you can imagine what happens when Carrie becomes the victim of a cruel prank at her prom.

Carrie was praised both because of its terrifying qualities and its serious exploration of a very troubled character, easily still ranking as one of the very best of the traditional Stephen King horror movies.

3. Misery (1990)

Director: Rob Reiner

Misery operates on a very simple formula. It features only two main characters who spend most of the film locked away in a remote cabin in winter. But both the 1987 novel and Rob Reiner’s 1990 adaptation really made the most of this formula.

As with so many of King’s stories, Misery features a troubled writer as the lead protagonist. James Caan starred as novelist Paul Sheldon, a man who is rescued from a car crash by a nurse named Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates). Unfortunately, as Sheldon’s “number one fan” Wilkes uses her unique opportunity to trap Sheldon in her cabin and force him to write a new book that will resurrect his most famous character, Misery Chastain. It was a great premise that allowed for Hitchcock levels of tension as Sheldon struggled to placate his demanding host and find a way to escape her clutches. Bates won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Wilkes, a character who still ranks as one of the all-time great horror villains.

2. The Shining (1980)

Director: Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining was born from what might be King’s most famous novel, which told the tale of a man named Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) – another of King’s struggling writers with a pronounced dark side. Torrance serves as winter caretaker for the remote, luxurious Overlook Hotel in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. A combination of cabin fever and a strong supernatural influence compels Jack to try and murder his family and join the many restless souls trapped within the Overlook’s walls. The only thing standing in the hotel’s way is Jack’s young son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), whose psychic gifts the hotel both craves and fears.

In a twist, King has always been very adamant in his dislike of this adaptation, which he chalks up to Kubrick downplaying the family themes and the supernatural nature of the hotel, but both elements are now among the film’s more praised qualities. The Shining is a technically brilliant film, with innovative camera work (particularly the tracking shots of Danny on his tricycle) and the use of physically impossible building layouts to create a subtle but very unsettling feeling. The Shining is so good that it manages to almost remain separate from King’s name, ranking simply as one the best horror movies of all time.

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Director: Frank Darabont

The first of Frank Darabont’s feature-length Stephen King adaptations, The Shawshank Redemption also remains his best. The movie was adapted from the lesser-known novella “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption” (also Different Seasons collection that spawned Stand By Me). The movie starred Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, a banker convicted of murdering his wife and her lover based on circumstantial evidence and doomed to spend the rest of his days within the cold walls of Shawshank Penitentiary. Morgan Freeman co-starred as Red, the wise, world-weary smuggler of contraband.

While Shawshank often veered into dark territory, the movie was ultimately an uplifting tale about one man’s refusal to give up hope in even the most depressing circumstances. Robbins played a capable everyman hero, but often it was Freeman who stole the show, both in person and through his now iconic narration.

Upcoming Stephen King Movies

We love the classics, but you may be anticipating what Stephen King releases are coming next. For movies, you can look forward to:

• The Running Man – Release Date: Nov. 7, 2025
• The Long Walk – Release Date: TBD

What are your fav Stephen King movies ever? Let us know in the comments.

This article has been updated with streaming information and upcoming Stephen King release information for 2025.

There are very few young adult novels as successful as the Hunger Games books. Suzanne Collins released the first book in 2008 and has since released three more books and a total of five movies. And it doesn’t stop there as just last year Collins announced yet another book in the series with a movie already in the works.

The next Hunger games book, titled Sunrise on the Reaping, is set to come out on March 18, 2025. Despite only being a preorder, the hardcover edition has already jumped into the top five on Amazon’s best-sellers list of books. It has officially surpassed Onyx Storm on this list, which had a wildly successful debut last month and topped last year’s Amazon charts ahead of its release.

The hardcover edition of Sunrise on the Reaping is currently receiving a 30% discount on Amazon, dropping the price under $20. You can find a similar discount on the Kindle version of the book.

Sunrise on the Reaping Preorder Deal

The new Hunger Games novel is the fifth book in the series, but it will be taking place in an entirely different place on the timeline. Sunrise on the Reaping is set about 40 years after the events of The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes and 24 years before we reach Katniss’ story in the original Hunger Games novel. The story will be taking place during the Second Quarter Quell, which was won by Haymitch Abernathy. If you’ve read the original novels, you’ll know that Haymitch was the mentor for District 12 and portrayed by Woody Harrelson in the films.

If you’d prefer to wait for the film adaptation of this novel, it already has a release date of November 20, 2026.

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What Is Amazon’s Preorder Price Guarantee?

If you’ve never actually preordered anything from Amazon before, it’s worth noting that if you purchase this book, it includes Amazon’s preorder price guarantee. According to Amazon’s own help page, this means that if the price decreases between now and when the item ships, you’ll pay the lowest price. So in this case, if there ends up being an even bigger discount than the one we’re seeing right now, that’s what you’ll pay. Though, it is unlikely that the preorder price will drop much lower than it is right now with the 30% discount.

When you want to escape to virtual worlds, having a VR headset that connects to a great gaming PC can unlock even more possibilities. Some of the top VR games work on standalone headsets, but those devices are few and far between. Most games look and play better if your VR headset is hooked up to a capable PC.

TL;DR – The Best VR Headsets for PC:

The best VR headsets for PC offer sharp displays, comfortable designs, accurate tracking, and a seamless connection to a gaming PC or gaming laptop. Admittedly, finding a headset with all these capabilities doesn’t come cheap. However, the Meta 3S, an alternative to the Meta Quest 3, is a great cheap VR headset for PC for those on a tighter budget. But if you have a little more wiggle room, the Valve Index is the simplest option for Steam integration and even PS VR2 supports PC VR with minimal caveats.

Unfortunately, you often don’t get to try out these headsets for fit and functionality before purchasing. So, our experts have done the hands-on testing and research for you, ensuring you get the best VR headset for PC that suits your needs. Whether you’re after versatility or something ready to push graphics to the extreme, one of our five picks will fit your PC VR needs.

1. Valve Index

Best VR Headset for PC

Our review of the Valve Index might be a few years old, but we still stand by our opinion that it is one of the most uncompromising PC VR headsets on the market. The 120Hz refresh rate and 1440×1600 resolution mean apps and games look crisp as you move around and turn your head – super handy when you’re dodging headcrabs in Half-Life Alyx or spotting sneaky xenomorphs in Alien: Rogue Incursion. The Index is also flush with premium padding and comfort dials that you can manipulate to create a snug fit. Even though it weighs 1.79lb, you rarely feel uncomfortable thanks to the well-constructed frame and ergonomic considerations.

Convenient and comfortable flip-down speakers flank your ears, and an easy-to-use passthrough system lets you quickly dip in and out of VR at will. The Index’s ties to Steam also make it a formidable choice for serious VR gamers who want access to an enormous library of games.

Unlike other options on our list, the Valve Index uses external ‘lighthouse’ towers to map the room for hyper-accurate tracking and roomscale VR. Naturally, this summons extra playspace considerations, but the results are worth it. Valve’s ‘Knuckles’ controller solution also deserves praise, offering peerless hands-free immersion finger tracking. The only downside is the price point, but in this case, you certainly get what you pay for – and the platform’s system seller (Half-Life: Alyx) comes bundled in.

2. Meta Quest 3S

Best Budget VR Headset for PC

VR gaming on PC doesn’t always need to be prohibitively expensive, and the Meta Quest 3S is proof of this. The Meta Quest 3S takes the Meta Quest 3 – which we reviewed and loved – and drops a few features along with the price while keeping everything else intact. Of course, the headset is primarily used as a standalone device that works seamlessly with games and entertainment found on Meta, making it seem like an odd pick for PC VR. But access to a Steam VR library or other PC VR titles is as simple as purchasing a link cable or using streaming apps like Steam Link or Air Link with a solid home Wi-Fi connection.

Furthering the case for using the Meta Quest 3S as a PC VR headset is its lighter, slimmer design, weighing a nimble 1.13lbs. It’s also easy to manipulate the headset’s fit using a fabric Y-strap. However, in IGN’s Meta Quest 3S testing, our reviewer found the strap would come a little loose with too much movement. Still, it’s comfortable enough on the head for longer periods.

The lenses are the biggest downgrade when comparing the Quest 3 to the Quest 3S. Rather than pancake lenses, the Quest 3S has 1832×1920, 20ppd Fresnel lenses, sacrificing clarity and causing distortion. At least full-color passthrough, well-balanced controllers, and top-notch head tracking are major upgrades over the Quest 2 (and a whole slew of other headsets). Given the Quest 3S is equipped with the same GPU, CPU, and RAM as the Quest 3, its performance is also similar, if not better for a seamless and snappy VR experience on a PC or standalone.

3. HTC Vive Pro 2

Best VR Visuals

The HTC Vive Pro 2 keeps everything looking sharp and detailed with minimal screen door effect thanks to its 2448×2448 per-eye resolution. That’s paired with a butter-smooth 90 to 120Hz refresh rate ready to make the most of vibrant vistas and realism in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Its fast-switch LCD panels even support a 120-degree field of view for deeper immersion in all the action. However, these optics are demanding, so a beefy gaming PC is required to keep up.

The HTC Vive Pro may offer an impressive 5K resolution, but its design isn’t as revolutionary. Don’t get us wrong: This VR headset is comfortable enough, keeping weight well-balanced and offering supportive cushioning, an excellent adjustable head strap, and the ability to tweak the distance between lenses; it’s just a little bit clunky and a pain to set up. The headset requires two base stations and several cords just to get it powered on and working with your PC. Guess that’s the price you pay for unmatched fidelity.

Though the main focus of a VR headset may be visual, the HTC Vive Pro also excels in audio performance, so investing in a gaming headset isn’t necessary. Instead, headphones are built-in, producing booming hi-res audio to place you at the center of the action.

Although we haven’t reviewed the HTC Vive Pro 2 ourselves, we did go hands-on with the original HTC Vive Pro and were overall impresed by the image quality and comfort it provided.

4. HTC Vive XR Elite

Best VR Headset for Work and Play

Adaptability is a massive bonus when picking a PC VR headset, and the HTC Vive XR Elite is a smart choice if you’re looking for an HMD that suits both professional and casual settings and offers virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality experiences. If you want to get some work done at a virtual desk and experience the intensity of PC VR gaming, the XR Elite is worth considering.

The main caveat with the XR Elite is that you’ll have to use a link cable or the Vive Streaming app to access the PC VR library. The tradeoff here is the device’s portability and viability for working environments versus the raw power offered by true PC VR headsets like the Valve Index.

The HTC Vive XR Elite’s wireless design and unobtrusive speakers make it a great traveling companion, a solution for business trips and play sessions on the road. Although it’s not best in class, the 1920×1920 resolution per eye and 110-degree field of view provide bright and clear visuals. Like its HTC Vive Pro sibling, the XR Elite also offers multiple lens and band adjustments for a secure fit.

5. PlayStation VR2

Best VR for Console and PC

That’s right: The PlayStation VR2 works on PC. The VR headset, once exclusively for PlayStation 5, now can connect to another device with a PC adapter for $59.99. The setup is fairly simple: You just need to connect the adapter to the single USB-C cord that comes on the PS VR2. A DisplayPort 1.4 cable is also required and, like most headsets, you’ll need a gaming PC that meets the minimum requirements to run. Luckily, most budget gaming PCs fit the bill. From there, with a Steam account, you can play Steam’s impressive library of VR games.

There is a catch, as not all of the PS VR2 features will work when playing on PC. You will no longer get HDR support on the 2000×2040 per-eye OLED panels, but action should still look crisp in 4K with no screen door effect and feel immersive with the 120Hz refresh rate and 110-degree FOV. Other features like eye-tracking, adaptive triggers, headset feedback, and controller haptics won’t be available. Though these extras would be nice, we don’t think they’re deal breakers. You can still enjoy a comfortable fit, finger-touch detection, rumble, 3D audio, and see-through view when PC gaming.

Beyond a few caveats, our hands-on testing of PS VR2 shows that it’s a great option for PC VR. If you’ve got a PS5 and are on the fence about buying the VR headset, we think this new functionality makes a great case for the purchase. It’s expensive, costing over $600 with the adapter, but it’s still a steal compared to many of our other PC VR headset picks.

How to Choose the Best VR Headsets for PC

We’ve chosen these PC VR Headsets based on our expertise and experience with VR, as well as IGN reviews and consumer feedback. When buying a VR headset, there are more than just digital specifications to consider, with physical comfort being an essential facet of the experience. For example, comfort dials, airflow, and build quality impact how the headset will feel when used. However, it’s also necessary to consider the technology under the hood, with the efficacy of a headset’s parts correlating with performance in the games you wish to play.

Then there are quality-of-life features to consider, like the efficacy and style of a headset’s tracking solution or passthrough and refresh rate, which governs the fluidity you experience inside a given game.

PC VR FAQ

Do I need a powerful PC to use VR?

Like PC games, VR headsets and VR games have minimum and recommended system requirements that you’ll need to meet to get the associated applications working smoothly. If you’re jumping into PC VR to play a specific set of games, it’s worth investigating the system requirements before making any big purchases to ensure you’ll be able to make the most of your proposed headset. Generally speaking, you will need high-end hardware in your gaming rig, such as potent graphics cards and processors, to play the most demanding VR games. If building a gaming rig for PC VR is out of your budget, it’s worth considering some of the standalone headsets on the market, which work wirelessly without needing an external computer.

What VR headsets don’t require a PC?

VR headsets for PC are mighty capable, but if you’d like to play away from home or even in a different room from your computer, you’ll need to find another option. The Meta Quest 3S and the entire Quest lineup are great hybrid options that excel as standalone VR headsets. The Pico 4 works similarly to the Meta Quest and is great for those who don’t want a tether. We’d be remiss not to mention the Apple Vision Pro; it’s wildly powerful solo, and it seamlessly integrates into the Apple ecosystem, proving an innovative way to work on the best MacBooks.

PlayStation VR2 doesn’t require a PC. However, you’ll need the PS5 to enjoy the truly spectacular VR experience. Some ultra-cheap VR headsets also use the screen of your smartphone for a fun, more immersive experience that’s especially well-suited for children.

How do you ensure the best VR headset for PC experience?

Beyond having a powerful gaming PC and a capable, comfortable VR headset, consider these other factors too. A well-lit space ensures you have the most accurate tracking. You’ll also want the freedom to move around the area you’re playing in, so the space should be free of obstacles or furniture that could trip you up or get tangled in wires. It may be helpful to place a rug or other objects that indicate when you’re leaving the dedicated play area. Luckily, some headsets come with their own indicators.

When do VR headsets usually go on sale?

Almost all of the best VR headsets that are PC compatible will drop in prices a few different times every year. One of the overall best shopping events for VR discounts is Amazon Prime Day, which takes place in July every year. After that, Black Friday and Cyber Monday tend to have the best overall deals consistently. Both events tend to primarily offer Meta Quest deals, but sometimes other headsets are available at a discount.

Sarah Thwaites is a freelance tech writer at IGN, with bylines at GameInformer, TrustedReviews, NME and more.

Danielle Abraham is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history.

If you’re in the market for a new Switch console, here’s a deal worth consideration. AliExpress is currently offering a Nintendo Switch OLED console for only $223.61 after coupon code: USAFF30 is applied during checkout. This product is also stocked in a US warehouse, so it ships free and arrives within about a week. AliExpress has a 15-day free return policy and guarantees a refund if your order doesn’t arrive within 20 days.

This is a brand new, genuine Nintendo Switch console, but keep in mind that it is imported from either Japan or Hong Kong. What that means is that the warranty it comes with will most not likely be valid in the United States. The packaging and materials (like the manual) might also be written in another language). Functionally, however, Switch consoles are region unlocked so you’ll be able to play them in the US without any problems. You’ll be able to select English as your default language just like any console you buy here. A US power plug adapter is also supplied.

Nintendo Switch OLED for $223.61

If you can afford the small price premium of the Switch OLED over the non-OLED model, then I think it’s worth the upgrade. The Nintendo Switch OLED features an OLED display that offers better image quality than the original LCD display. That includes deeper blacks, more vibrant colors, and a better color gradient. The text is sharper and easier to read as well. The screen isn’t that much bigger (7″ on the OLED vs 6.2″ on the non-OLED), but it does feel a lot bigger thanks to a thinner bezel. Other upgrades worth mentioning are a new and improved kickstand, a hard-wired ethernet port on the docking station, and an exclusive white Switch shell and matching Joy-Cons.

$39.99 Nintendo Switch Video Games

Best Buy has dropped several must-have Nintendo Switch video games from $59.99 to $39.99, a savings of 33%. Several of them are available in your choice of a physical copy or digital download. You won’t lose out even if you plan to upgrade to the Switch 2, since the new console has been confirmed to be backwards compatible with nearly all Switch games.

The “Switch 2” Isn’t Out Until June or Later

If you’re holding out on the next generation Switch 2 console, be prepared to wait for a while longer. It’s possible that the console update might not be released until after June of 2025. We suspect the price of the Switch will be at least $400, so you’d be paying hundreds more than a Switch OLED console right now. Basically, if you don’t own a Switch, now is still a good time to join the family. The games are still as amazing as when they were first released, and they’re on sale more often than ever before. If you’re looking for deals on accessories, check out the best Switch deals of 2024.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.