A three-store sales mashup just dropped: PS Direct, Amazon and Best Buy all have one-hit deals

Why this matters right now

Three different retailer promos – PlayStation Direct’s ongoing PS5 sale, Amazon’s surprise monitor markdown, and Best Buy’s game-clearance moves – have collided to create a tidy, time-limited window for anyone hunting for hardware, a few big-name PS5 discounts, or a cheap Switch racer. These aren’t all equal: some are true bargains, some are restock bait, and a few only look good if you clip a coupon or meet a membership requirement. Still worth opening the wallets? Yes – selectively.

Key takeaways

• Amazon’s 27″ Samsung Odyssey G5 QD‑OLED is at a record low: $349.99 and includes a Resident Evil: Requiem code redeemable on release (Feb 27) — real value if you want a QD‑OLED for under $400.
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Nintendo Switch) drops to $31.99 with an Amazon coupon — the best cheap way to grab a new Sonic racer with the extras.
• PlayStation Direct’s accessory and PS5 game sale runs through March 9 and includes high-impact discounts (PSVR2 for $299, discounted DualSense and faceplates) but excludes some items like PS Portal.
• Best Buy and Amazon are echoing the discounts on big PS5 titles and peripherals — check clip coupons and membership gates before assuming sticker price reflects the total saving.

What’s actually worth buying

Start with the monitor. The 27″ Samsung Odyssey G5 QD‑OLED at $349.99 is the kind of hardware deal you don’t see often: QHD, 180Hz, G‑Sync compatibility, 0.03ms response and a game code for Resident Evil: Requiem tacked on. If you’ve been watching OLED prices and don’t need a 32″ or ultrawide, this is a clean win — especially because the game code drops the perceived cost further on launch day (Feb 27).

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ Amazon Exclusive Edition at $31.99 is the best cheap way to get in on the new Sonic racer without waiting for a bigger sale. IGN’s own review praised the roster and customization, so this isn’t fluff — it’s an inexpensive, full-fat release that’s actually worth a look if you like party racers.

PlayStation Direct’s sale is the broad brushstroke: PSVR2 at $299 (matching previous Black Friday lows), discounted DualSense controllers, faceplates, and a handful of top-tier PS5 games at reduced rates. The caveat: some items are excluded and the sale has a hard stop (March 9). If you’ve been postponing a VR purchase or need a controller, it’s the right moment — but don’t assume every “discount” here beats third-party retailer prices.

The uncomfortable observation

Retailers love the appearance of a broad sale because it drives urgency, clears slow-moving stock, and pushes customers into adjacent purchases (SSD add-ons, faceplates, subscriptions). A lot of these “deals” are either targeted (clip a coupon) or temporary price matching — not wholesale, permanent markdowns. The PlayStation Plus 12‑month Premium cut to $99.99 is real value, but it’s limited to new subscribers or upgrades. So read the fine print before you click “buy.”

The question nobody’s asking — are retailers clearing inventory or actually competing?

When three big retailers line up overlapping discounts, it’s tempting to call it a price war. Often it’s not: it’s tactical clearing (old inventory, last-gen colors, peripherals with slow turnover) plus marketing bundling (free game codes to make a monitor look juicier). If you care about long-term value — warranties, burn‑in coverage on OLEDs, or the ability to return — prioritize retailers with straightforward support (Amazon, Best Buy) over flash-limited drops from third parties.

What to watch next

• March 9 — PlayStation Direct sale end date. If you’ve been waiting on the PSVR2 or an extra controller, this is the deadline.
• Feb 27 — Resident Evil: Requiem launch and the redemption window for the Samsung monitor game code — make sure the code is applied in your cart and ties to your platform.
• Inventory and coupon availability — Amazon clip coupons and Best Buy memberships sometimes disappear overnight; if a deal looks good, don’t assume it will return.
• Price parity checks — compare PS Direct prices with Amazon and Best Buy; some “official” discounts are matched elsewhere, and third-party bundles can add meaningful extras.

If I were on a call with PR, I’d ask: is this coordinated to drive subscriptions and accessories, or is it genuinely intended to give gamers a rare, wide-ranging savings window? Either answer is useful — the difference is whether the discounts will repeat or are one-off inventory moves.

TL;DR

Amazon’s Samsung G5 QD‑OLED at $349.99 with a free Resident Evil: Requiem code is the standout hardware steal, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at $31.99 is a low-friction buy for Switch owners, and PlayStation Direct’s sale (through March 9) is a good window for PSVR2 and controller savings — just read the coupon and eligibility rules before you buy.