Overview
- On Monday, August 10, 2026 Intel launched its Q3 “Gamer Days” promotion that requires purchases between August 10 and September 13 and allows game redemption through October 31.
- Qualifying Intel purchases come with two bundled games that together are worth about $120 and have later release dates of October 6, 2026 and February 12, 2027.
- Major retailers have layered steeper, short‑term discounts on top of the promotion, with Amazon listings showing the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus at about $153–$154 and the Core Ultra 5 225F at $99, both the lowest observed prices since launch.
- Intel had raised MSRPs on some Core Ultra models last month citing rising supply‑chain costs, and the Gamer Days offers plus retailer cuts now return many SKUs to at‑or‑below their original launch price.
- The combined manufacturer bundle and retailer markdowns could shift the short‑term value comparison with rival AMD chips, benefit buyers who act quickly, and are likely to be limited by seller stock and regional participation.