Getting into gaming doesn't have to be as expensive as you think.
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SAVE $100: As of May 12, the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop with and Intel Core i5-13420H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is on sale for just $699.99. That's 13% off its list price of $799.99.
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Looking for a gaming laptop that performs well, but won't cost over $1,000? Your search ends with this Acer Nitro V 15 deal.
As of May 12, the 2025 Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop with 8GB RAM and 512GB of storage is still on sale for just $699.99 at Amazon. That's $100 off its list price (about 13% in savings) and it includes a free month of Xbox Game Pass. While it's been chilling at this sale price for a week or so, it won't stick around forever. So if you're in the market, we recommend grabbing it sooner rather than later.
Consider this laptop your gateway into gaming. It's not a premium machine, but it handles the basics well at a budget-friendly price. It packs a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a 16:9 ratio and speedy 165Hz refresh rate, as well as plenty of ports for your gaming accessories (HDMI 2.1, USB-C Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2, Ethernet E2600). Under the hood, you'll find a Intel Core i5-13420H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, and 512GB of solid-state storage.
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While it won't win any major awards, it's a great beginner-friendly option for those just getting their feet wet in the gaming world or a solid on-the-go setup for those on a budget. Mashable tested the previous iteration of this laptop and called it "arguably one of the best cheap gaming laptops you can get." Grabbing it for $100 cheaper than usual is honestly a steal.
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
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