Guides

Short, sourced guides to buying games and gear on sale. No invented prices; every fact links to where it came from.

• Black Friday 2026 PC game sale dates explained

  Steam has no Black Friday sale in 2026. Here's what Steam, Epic, Xbox and the big retailers have actually announced, in MST, with a source for every date.

• How to tell if a game deal is actually good

  A big discount isn't the same as a good price. How to use a game's all-time low price history, reviews and edition to judge a deal, with Steam's and the FTC's pricing rules.

• Budget PC gaming gear to watch this holiday

  When Newegg, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and Costco run 2026 holiday sales, the price-match and return policies that protect early buyers, and a checklist for monitors, SSDs and more.

Prices checked Sun Nov 15, 1:01 AM MST. Prices and end times change fast: confirm on the store page before you buy.