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The Best Time to Buy Video Games

Did you know there's a best time to buy video games? Learn exactly when to purchase in order to save the most money.

The best times to buy video games are 4th of July, 4th of July Weekend, Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Presidents' Day, Presidents' Day Weekend, and holiday season.

Video games are almost never on sale—about 13% of the year, or an average of 1-in-7.4 days.

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The best months to buy video games are February, May, July, August, September, November, and December.

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The best holidays to buy video games are 4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Presidents' Day.

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When is the best time to buy video games?

The best times to buy video games are 4th of July, 4th of July Weekend, Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Presidents' Day, Presidents' Day Weekend, and holiday season.

4th of July

The 4th of July is a great time to buy new video games due to the abundance of holiday sales, allowing consumers to take advantage of discounted prices and potentially save money on their purchase.

4th of July Weekend

The 4th of July Weekend is a great time to buy new video games due to the abundance of holiday sales, allowing consumers to take advantage of discounted prices and potentially save money on their purchase.

Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day is a great opportunity to purchase new video games because of the significant discounts and promotions offered. It is an ideal time for gamers to upgrade their gaming experience.

Black Friday

Black Friday is a good time to buy video games because retailers often offer significant discounts and promotions, allowing consumers to save money and get more value for their purchase.

Black Friday Weekend

Black Friday Weekend is a good time to buy video games because retailers often offer significant discounts and promotions, allowing consumers to save money and get more value for their purchase.

Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is a good time to buy video games because retailers often offer significant discounts and promotions, allowing consumers to save money and get more value for their purchase.

Holiday Season

The holiday season is a good time to buy new video games because many retailers offer special deals and discounts, making it more affordable for consumers to purchase the latest and most popular consoles.

Labor Day

Labor Day is a good time to buy new video games because many retailers offer special discounts and promotions during this holiday, making it an opportune time to save money on a new console.

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend is a good time to buy new video games because many retailers offer special discounts and promotions during this holiday, making it an opportune time to save money on a new console.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a good time to buy new video games because retailers often offer sales and discounts on electronic devices during this holiday, making it a great opportunity for gamers to save money on their desired console.

Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is a good time to buy new video games because retailers often offer sales and discounts on electronic devices during this holiday, making it a great opportunity for gamers to save money on their desired console.

Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day is a good time to buy video games because it typically falls during the winter holiday sales, offering discounts and deals on popular consoles and games.

Presidents' Day Weekend

Presidents' Day Weekend is a good time to buy video games because it typically falls during the winter holiday sales, offering discounts and deals on popular consoles and games.

How often are video games on sale?

Video games are almost never on sale, approximately 49 days each year, spanning 13 distinct sale periods—that's 13% of the year.

What are the best months to buy video games?

The best months to buy video games are February, May, July, August, September, November, and December.

What are the best holidays to buy video games?

The best holidays to buy video games are 4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Presidents' Day.

What's the best place to buy video games?

The best place to buy video games is at Amazon.

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