HP Victus 15.6": was $879 now $514 @ Best Buy For just over $500, you can get a start in PC gaming with this capable, portable laptop. It packs 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, which may be too low for hardcore gamers, but at this price it's ideal for the casual gamer.

I've tested and reviewed scores of gaming laptops and desktops for PCMag, so I can easily spot a good deal. Look out for this trio during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

You'll find my top seven picks just below, but be warned that these discounts might not last through the week. Amazon's own sale comes to an end on Wednesday October 9, so I'd recommend jumping in sooner rather than later if you're after some of the biggest anti- Prime Day gaming deals. Controllers: starting from $26.99 Headsets: Razer from $39.99