Best Buy is offering a free $50 credit with select video games — here’s how to get it

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Best Buy Member Deal Days is here, and there are some huge savings to be had for gamers. The 7-day event features deals for paying My Best Buy members only. (You can sign up from $49/year at Best Buy). 

Regardless of your platform of choice, there's something for you, from $29 off the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller or a new SSD for your PS5 for $72 off. If you're shopping for new games, you can also score a free $50 credit with you spend $125 or more. Below, I've rounded up the best gaming deals in Best Buy's sale. 

My Best Buy: from $49/year @ Best BuyMy Best Buy PlusMy Best Buy Total

My Best Buy: from $49/year @ Best Buy
My Best Buy members get access to special deals. Although there is a free tier, this week's sale is for paying members only. My Best Buy Plus ($49/year) offers free 2-day shipping, exclusive access to member-only deals, access to launch events, and an extended 60-day return/exchange window on most products. My Best Buy Total ($179/year) offers all of the above benefits along with extended protection plans (AppleCare+), 24/7 tech support, 20% off repairs, and discounts on in-home installations and haul aways.

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Video games: spend $125, get $50 reward @ Best Buy

Video games: spend $125, get $50 reward @ Best Buy
Heads up, gamers. When you spend $125 or more on video games at Best Buy, members will get a free $50 promotional credit. The sale includes a variety of Xbox, Switch, and PS5 games such as Super Mario Party, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Elden Ring, and more. 

SanDisk 256GB microSD card: was $37 now $26 @ Best Buy

SanDisk 256GB microSD card: was $37 now $26 @ Best Buy
Add a chunk of storage to your Nintendo Switch with this Mushroom Kingdom-branded microSD card that offers "plug and play" storage expansion.

Xbox Wireless Controller: was $59 now $46 @ Best Buy

Xbox Wireless Controller: was $59 now $46 @ Best Buy
Looking for a second controller for a friend, or just want a new color? Best Buy's Plus Member discount applies to a series of color options for Microsoft's excellent controller.

Blue Yeti X Mic: was $169 now $123 @ Best Buy

Blue Yeti X Mic: was $169 now $123 @ Best Buy
My favorite podcasting mic, the Yeti X from Blue is pretty chunky, but can be attached to a mount with ease. It comes with Blue's VO!CE software for broadcast-quality audio.

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: was $179 now $150 @ Best Buy

Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller: was $179 now $150 @ Best Buy
The best Xbox controller around, the Elite Series 2 comes with an internal battery and swappable components to customize it per game. It also has a carry case that can be used to charge it.

Crucial 2TB SSD: was $228 now $156 @ Best Buy

Crucial 2TB SSD: was $228 now $156 @ Best Buy
The PS5 doesn't offer a storage card like the Xbox does, but this SSD expansion is a relatively easy way to more than triple your available space, especially with games getting larger every year.

65" 4K TV: free $50 credit w/ purchase @ Best Buy

65" 4K TV: free $50 credit w/ purchase @ Best Buy
There's never been a better time to go big screen. When My Best Buy members buy an eligible 65-inch TV (or larger), they'll get a free $50 Best Buy credit. You'll receive your credit about 15 days after your TV is delivered. Even better, may of the TVs are on sale with deals from $299.

Arcade 1Up Cabinet: was $499 now $362 @ Best Buy

Arcade 1Up Cabinet: was $499 now $362 @ Best Buy
This multi-game cabinet offers a variety of Pac-Man titles to play, as well as Galaga, Dig Dug, Galaxian, and more, all with authentic arcade controls and visuals.

Lloyd Coombes

A freelance writer from Essex, UK, Lloyd Coombes began writing for Tom's Guide in 2024 having worked on TechRadar, iMore, Live Science and more. A specialist in consumer tech, Lloyd is particularly knowledgeable on Apple products ever since he got his first iPod Mini. Aside from writing about the latest gadgets for Future, he's also a blogger and the Editor in Chief of GGRecon.com. On the rare occasion he’s not writing, you’ll find him spending time with his son, or working hard at the gym. You can find him on Twitter @lloydcoombes.