Gaming laptops are a great way to play PC games without being tied down to a dedicated gaming desktop. However, they are expensive, so deals on gaming notebooks should not be overlooked.

For example, you can get the Lenovo Legion Y540 gaming laptop for $899 at Walmart. That's $400 off the regular price of $1,299.

The Lenovo Legion Y540 may now have a one-generation processor and graphics card, but the specs offered (9th generation Intel Core i7-9750H processor, 16GB RAM, 512G SSD storage, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU) are more than enough to run the latest games at high 1080p settings on a 15.6-inch display.

The thin bezel makes the display nearly indestructible, and whether you're playing a timeless indie classic or an overwhelming blockbuster, you're sure to stand out from the crowd when playing games on this machine.

For laptop gamers, cooling a gaming machine is always a concern. However, the included Legion Coldfront technology utilizes four heat-dissipating holes for improved airflow, so the Y540 actually won't get too hot when used on the lap.

These make it possible to get many gaming laptops for under $1,000.

If you want to check out what other options are available, read our guide to the best gaming laptops. Then check out our compilation of the best PC games you can play on any machine.