Memorial Day weekend is here, and if you’ve been holding off on upgrading your gaming or home office setup, now might be the perfect time to strike. With ongoing concerns about tariffs, inflation, and potential price hikes in the U.S., many shoppers are opting to make big purchases now rather than later. I’ve personally been putting off a full gaming setup overhaul for years—my current chair is literally held together by an old pair of sweatpants—but this weekend feels like the right opportunity to finally pull the trigger.
Where to Start: The Wayfair Memorial Day Sale
When it comes to furniture, especially desks, chairs, and storage units like bookcases, the Wayfair Memorial Day sale has been my go-to starting point this year. It’s not just about the volume of deals—there are thousands of items on sale—it's also about how easy the site makes it to filter out non-sale items and drill down by size, material, color, and price range. Whether you're looking for a minimalist desk or a large entertainment unit for your games and consoles, Wayfair offers a great way to visualize what works best for your space. I've used them before for shelves, tables, and even rugs, and have generally had solid experiences with their mid-tier furniture offerings.
Invest in Comfort: Splurge on Your Chair
If there’s one piece of furniture worth splurging on, it’s your chair. Since I spend hours both working and gaming, comfort is non-negotiable. I’m still weighing whether to go with a dedicated gaming chair or a high-end ergonomic office chair. Right now, the Secretlab Titan Evo is on sale during the Secretlab Memorial Day event, and after reading IGN’s glowing review, I’m seriously tempted to take the plunge. If you're serious about long-term health and posture, investing in a premium chair could make all the difference.
Accessorize Your Setup with Amazon Deals
Once the big-ticket furniture is sorted, it’s time to personalize your space. Accessories like RGB lighting, mouse pads, headset stands, Steam Deck docks, and laptop risers can really bring your gaming station to life. For these types of items, Amazon’s Memorial Day sale has consistently offered some of the best prices across a wide variety of products. While I wouldn’t recommend buying large furniture from Amazon without seeing it in person first, smaller accessories and electronics are often a safe bet here. And yes, while I'm not shopping for a TV myself, I did notice that the LG C4 OLED dropped to a record-low price—perfect for next-level console or PC gaming.
Ready for a New Gaming PC? Shop Memorial Day Sales
I currently game on a Steam Deck and Switch, which works well for portability but doesn’t offer top-tier performance. A powerful gaming PC with something like an RTX 5090 would be a dream, but budget constraints and the possible arrival of a new Switch generation mean that’s not happening this year for me. That said, if you’re in the market for a new desktop or laptop, Memorial Day is actually one of the best times to buy. Major retailers like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Best Buy are all running competitive sales:
- Dell Memorial Day Sale – Great selection of high-performance desktops and laptops
- Lenovo Memorial Day Sale – Affordable yet powerful options for gamers and creators
- HP Memorial Day Sale – Reliable builds with strong customer support
- Best Buy Memorial Day Sale – One-stop shop for tech, appliances, and bundled deals
Final Thoughts
Whether you're building a new battle station from scratch or just adding finishing touches, this Memorial Day offers some of the best opportunities to upgrade at significant savings. Start with furniture on Wayfair, invest in a quality chair for long-term comfort, grab accessories on Amazon, and explore PC deals if you’re ready to level up your hardware. Happy shopping—and may your FPS stay high!
