Star Wars Outlaws Drops to $12 on PS5 as Best Buy Anniversary Sale Brings Major Gaming Deals

Best Buy's Anniversary Sale has dropped Star Wars Outlaws to $12 on PS5, a price point that transforms the open-world action-adventure from a debated purchase into an impulse buy. The game, which sits chronologically between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, puts players in control of a scoundrel as she pulls off an intergalactic heist adventure across multiple planets. For anyone who passed on the title at its $70 launch price — whether due to the mixed reception or simple backlog fatigue — this discount removes virtually all financial risk.

The sale runs through the weekend and includes in-store-only offers on Saturday, making it worth a trip to a physical location if you live near one. Beyond the Star Wars deal, the promotion spans hardware, collectibles, and other software discounts that collectively represent one of the stronger retail events of the month. Players should note that the $12 price applies specifically to the PS5 version at Best Buy, and stock may vary by store.

Star Wars Outlaws at $12: What You're Actually Getting

At its core, Star Wars Outlaws delivers an open-world action-adventure set in the criminal underworld of the galaxy far, far away. The narrative unfolds between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, a timeline placement that lets the game reference major film events without being constrained by them. You play as a rookie scoundrel attempting a high-stakes heist that naturally spirals into a larger conflict involving crime syndicates, Imperial forces, and a companion droid.

The gameplay loop blends third-person shooting, stealth, space combat, and planetary exploration across distinct worlds. Each location offers side activities, reputation systems with different syndicates, and environmental storytelling that rewards curiosity.

"It's a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration."

Tristan Ogilvie, IGN

The exploration part really drives the experience—when you’re zipping between settlements on a speeder, uncovering hidden caches, or choosing to slip past a patrol or blast through it, the game feels alive. Every path you take pays off fast.

For $12, the value proposition is straightforward. Even if the main campaign lasts only a modest number of hours and the side content doesn't hook you, the cost-per-hour lands well below a movie ticket. The game also appears to have received post-launch patches addressing performance issues and quality-of-life complaints, so the version on sale today likely plays better than the one reviewers encountered at launch. If you own a PS5 and have any affection for Star Wars' grittier corners — think Rogue One or The Mandalorian — this is an easy purchase.

Hardware Highlights: Samsung Odyssey OLED and Hisense 4K TV

The monitor deal might actually be the weekend's technical standout. Woot is selling the 2026 model 27-inch Samsung Odyssey QHD-OLED G6 (model LS27HG610SNXZA) for $278.59 for new customers using code SUPERSAVING, while returning customers pay $318.39 at 20% off. This panel uses QD-OLED technology, which combines quantum dot color conversion with OLED's per-pixel lighting for deep blacks, vibrant colors, and near-infinite contrast. The 0.03ms response time and 240Hz refresh rate at QHD resolution make it a legitimate competitive gaming display, not just a pretty panel for single-player immersion.

For console players building a bedroom or dorm setup, Best Buy's 58-inch Hisense 4K Hi-QLED Roku TV at $189.99 deserves attention. The 2026 model supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG, with Roku's smart platform baked in. The 60Hz refresh rate aligns perfectly with the Switch 2's output ceiling and the reality that most PS5 games struggle to sustain 120Hz anyway. At this price, it's effectively a disposable display — cheap enough to replace in a few years without guilt, but capable enough to serve as a primary screen for casual gaming and streaming.

Storage seekers should also note the 1TB KingSpec XG7000 PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD on AliExpress via Newegg's official storefront for $136.39 (login required). With 7,400MB/s read and 6,600MB/s write speeds, it exceeds the PS5's requirements comfortably. The catch: you'll need to supply your own heatsink, as the drive doesn't include one. Factor that $10–15 addition into the total cost and it remains a strong value for doubling your console's internal storage.

Collectibles and Software: Pokémon TCG, and More

Target has the Pokémon TCG: Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection for $44.99, slightly below current market value. The set includes:

• a foil promo card
• an oversized lenticular promo card
• a tech sticker — all featuring Mega Zygarde ex
• eight booster packs

Those eight packs alone justify the price for collectors or players chasing pulls, and the promo cards add display value. Amazon also lists several Pokémon TCG restocks if your local Target is sold out.

The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition 3-Movie Bundle in 4K UHD digital is $14.99 on Amazon, saving roughly $30 over the usual price. For anyone without HBO Max or a 4K physical collection, this is the cheapest permanent access to the extended cuts. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake have also returned to their lowest prices ever across PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S, with both earning 9/10 scores from IGN.

Star Wars Outlaws Hits $12—Best Buy’s Bombshell Deal

The Star Wars Outlaws discount is the story here not because it's the deepest cut, but because it reframes a game that "received a bit of hate" at launch into a no-brainer purchase. The discourse around the title focused on technical roughness, repetitive mission design, and a protagonist who didn't immediately click with every player. At $70, those flaws felt weighty. At $12, they become quirks in an otherwise ambitious sandbox that lets you be a scoundrel in the Star Wars universe — something games have surprisingly rarely offered.

More broadly, this sale weekend reflects a market where publishers and retailers are aggressively clearing inventory ahead of the holiday slate. The 2026-model hardware appearing at launch-year discounts (Samsung monitor, Hisense TV) suggests manufacturers are pushing volume early. For players, the strategy is simple: buy the games you'll actually play now, and treat hardware purchases as upgrades only if your current setup is genuinely limiting your experience. The $12 Star Wars Outlaws purchase requires no justification. The monitor and TV require honest assessment of your actual needs.

Best Buy's Anniversary Sale continues through the weekend with Saturday in-store exclusives still to come. The Star Wars Outlaws deal alone justifies a checkout click, but the monitor and TV discounts are rare enough on 2026 hardware that they warrant serious consideration if you're in the market. Check stock at your local store for the in-store-only offers, and remember that Woot's monitor code applies only to new customers.