Getting into gaming doesn’t need to be as pricey as you might think.
By Christina Buff on May 12, 2026
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SAVE $100: As of May 12, the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop with an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is on sale for $699.99. That’s 13% off its list price of $799.99.
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 includes a free month of Xbox Game Pass. While it’s been at this sale price for a week or so, it won’t last 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 features a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a 16:9 ratio and a 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, it has an Intel Core i5-13420H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, and 512GB of solid-state storage.
While it won’t win major awards, it’s a great option for beginners venturing into the gaming world or a solid on-the-go setup for those on a budget. Mashable has 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 definitely a steal.
Topics: Amazon, Gaming.