Make a resolution to play more games: Save $451 on the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop

Save $450.99: Fed up with trying to track down a new console? It's time to take up PC gaming. Get the Acer Nitro 5 17.3-inch gaming laptop for $1,349 at Walmart — that's 25% off — as of Jan. 6.

Having trouble tracking down a next-gen gaming console? Gaming laptops have plenty of benefits. For one thing, they're much easier to find in stock. And if you want a good balance of performance and portability, this premium Acer laptop has pretty much all the features you'll need.

The Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop is on sale for $1,349 at Walmart. That's $450.99 off the regular price and is cheaper prices at both Amazon and Newegg. It also qualifies for free shipping, and should arrive fast enough so you can take advance of the latest Steam deals.

The Acer Nitro 5 boasts plenty of power that will keep up with today's most demanding games. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8-core processor that allows you to run multiple apps at once while still staying responsive. It's also packed with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCle solid-state drive to provide plenty of space for all the games from your next shopping spree.

You'll enjoy your new games on a 17.3-inch FHD IPS display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay. It promises up to five hours of battery life, although this will depend on your settings. Other useful features include the quad exhaust port and twin fans for efficient cooling, as well as dual 2W speakers for immersive sound with DTS:X Ultra technology for a 3D spatial soundscape.

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Acer Nitro 5 17.3-inch gaming laptop

$1,349 at Walmart (save $450.99)

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