This Memorial Day weekend, I'm planning to do some serious shopping. While I don't typically take advantage of Memorial Day sales, concerns about potential tariff impacts and rising prices in the U.S. have convinced me it's smarter to purchase now rather than wait. After years of putting it off, I'm finally prioritizing an upgrade to my gaming setup – it feels like the right moment.
Most Memorial Day discounts launched last week, and I've been focusing my search on Wayfair's furniture sale. I need a new ergonomic office chair, spacious desk, and quality bookcase for my game collection. Wayfair's user-friendly interface makes it my top choice so far, though I've also been checking IGN's recommendations for premium gaming chairs and desks to explore other brands.
If you're considering upgrading your gaming or work space during these sales, here's my strategic approach:
Begin With Wayfair's Extensive Selection

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Wayfair Memorial Day sale
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While Amazon dominates in sheer variety, Wayfair specializes in furniture discounts. Its intuitive filtering system lets you easily isolate Memorial Day deals and refine searches by dimensions, materials, colors, and budgets. Even if you don't purchase there, it's excellent for narrowing down preferences. I've successfully bought bookshelves, rugs, lamps, and tables from Wayfair – great for standard furniture needs.
However, Wayfair doesn't always carry premium brands. For specialized gaming desks or high-end ergonomic chairs, you might want to look elsewhere.
Invest Wisely in Comfort
When upgrading your setup, prioritize spending on your chair. While I haven't finalized my choice yet, I know this will be my biggest investment. My current chair is literally falling apart – held together with sweatpants – so anything would be an improvement. Since I'll be using it for both work and gaming, I'm carefully considering options. The Secretlab Titan Evo, currently discounted in Secretlab's sale, is particularly tempting after IGN's recommendation.

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Secretlab Memorial Day Sale
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Complete Your Setup With Amazon Accessories
The finishing touches – RGB lighting, mouse pads, headset stands, Steam Deck docks – personalize your gaming space. Amazon consistently offers the best prices for these accessories. While Wayfair might have novelty items like a Darth Vader cutout, Amazon remains my go-to for practical upgrades.

The Biggest Sale
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While I'm not TV shopping, Amazon currently has standout Memorial Day deals on gaming displays, including LG's C4 OLED at its lowest-ever price – ideal for console and PC gamers.
Consider PC Upgrades Now
As a primarily mobile gamer using Steam Deck and Switch, I'd love a powerful gaming PC with RTX 5090 capabilities. However, with rising GPU prices and potential Switch 2 plans, it's not feasible now. That said, Memorial Day brings exceptional discounts on gaming laptops and PCs. Dell's sale deserves first look, but HP, Lenovo, and Best Buy also offer compelling deals.

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