Getting into gaming doesn't have to be as expensive as you think.  By  Christina Buff Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl. Read Full Bio  on  May 12, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Acer SAVE $100 : As of May 12, the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop with and Intel Core i5-13420H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is on sale for just $699.99. That's 13% off its list price of $799.99. $699.99 at Amazon $799.99 Save $100 Looking for a gaming laptop that performs well, but won't cost over $1,000?…