Top Weekend Deals: Big Savings on Switch 2, Final Fantasy, and More

Looking to score some massive gaming upgrades this weekend without completely emptying your wallet? Saturday, August 22 is serving up some seriously tempting discounts across major consoles, hit games, and collectibles. Whether you need fresh hardware or are hunting down your next epic adventure, there are plenty of bargains ready for the taking right now.

If you have been waiting to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2, you might want to act fast. The console is set to increase in price in just a few weeks, but Woot currently has Grade A Refurbished units listed for $399.99. According to Woot, these systems have been thoroughly inspected to ensure like-new functionality, minimal cosmetic wear, and full removal of previous user data. Best of all, all original accessories like the Dock are included, so you get the complete setup right out of the box.

Switch 2 players can also fill out their RPG library on a budget. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is marked down to $34.99 at Amazon, and this physical edition comes packed with an exclusive Zack Fair Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy card for collectors. If you still need to start the saga from the very beginning, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is also discounted to $29.99 on Switch 2. It lets you guide Cloud Strife and the crew out of Midgar, making it the perfect way to prep before Final Fantasy VII Revelation lands next year.

Horror and action fans have great options on the table too. Target is offering Resident Evil Requiem for $53.99 this weekend. You can team up with Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy against a sinister threat, mixing tense horror with brutal combat ahead of future DLC releases. Meanwhile, if you are playing on PS5, Best Buy is knocking $30 off Nioh 3. In our 9/10 review, we praised the title for delivering "best-in-class combat that revitalizes the established formula with a fantastic split between Samurai and Ninja styles, as well as a triumphant move to an open-world structure."

Prefer grand strategy on your screen? Amazon has physical copies of Civilization VII discounted by $20, bringing the price down to just $19.99. While our 7/10 review noted interface simplifications that may divide longtime fans, it still provides plenty of "reasons to keep clicking one more turn late into the night" thanks to improved warfare and narrative touches.

Finally, if you want something relaxing to build off-screen, Woot has the LEGO Tropical Aquarium set for $399.99, saving you $70 off its typical price. Packing over 4,000 pieces, it features multiple fish, coral plants, a crab, and a hidden treasure chest. Which of these weekend deals will you be picking up?