Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale is still live: Shop the biggest doorbusters

The big-box store's first Holiday Deals event runs from Tuesday, Oct. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 13.
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UPDATE: Oct. 10, 2024, 11:30 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the best live deals on day three of Walmart's Holiday Deals event.

Amazon isn't the only major retailer hosting a huge sale this week.

Walmart is jumpstarting its holiday shopping season with a six-day Holiday Deals event that began on Tuesday, Oct. 8, running through Sunday, Oct. 13. It certainly set up some strong competition for Prime Big Deal Days, its rival's 48-hour "October Prime Day" sale that took place on Oct 8 and 9. (Best Buy and Target have also joined the fray.) This marks the earliest-ever start to Walmart's holiday programming and the first in a series of deals events it has planned for the fall in the lead-up to Cyber Weekend.

Looking for all our live coverage of Prime Day and competing sales? Head to our live blog for the best deals and news about the events.

The Holiday Deals event kicked off at 12 a.m. ET on Walmart.com on Oct. 8 on the Walmart app for members of its Walmart+ program, who got 12 hours of early access to its doorbusters before they opened to the general public at noon ET. (And that's just paid Walmart+ members; you didn't get first dibs unless you had a trial membership.) The offers were made available in Walmart stores starting on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at local open time.

Of note: Walmart also opened its preorders for the PlayStation 5 (Slim) Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle during the event this morning (Thursday, Oct. 10.) Early access began at 10 a.m. ET for paid Walmart+ members.

The bundle is priced at $499 and includes a disc drive-free PS5 Pro Slim with a retro gray shell, plus a matching DualSense controller, a disc drive cover, a vertical stand, and several collectibles. It previously sold out at PlayStation Direct, and it has been going fast at Walmart, too. For the best chance to buy one should more appear, consider signing up for Walmart+.

What are the best anti-Prime Day deals at Walmart?

According to a press release, this first Holiday Deals event includes "deep savings across electronics, home, fashion, toys and more." In other words, a little bit of everything. One day one of the sale, we're seeing a pretty wide variety of discounts, from steep savings on TVs to cheap vacuums.

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Here's a look at some of the best deals during Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale. We'll be updating it throughout the savings event, so check back for more soon.

TV deals

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What is Walmart+?

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Walmart+
$12.95/month or $98/year

Walmart+ is the big-box store's membership program, in the same vein as Amazon Prime. For $98 per year (or $12.95 per month), members get several hours' worth of early access to deals during the retailer's major sales throughout the year, on top of other perks. These include free shipping (with no order minimum), fuel and travel discounts, a free Paramount+ Essential plan, and mobile Scan & Go checkout.

It's free to try for 30 days, but keep in mind that early access during sales is restricted to paid members. Check out Mashable's guide to Walmart+ for more intel.

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Haley Henschel
Senior Shopping Reporter

Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons.

Haley received a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and honed her sifting and winnowing skills at The Daily Cardinal. She previously covered politics for The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, investigated exotic pet ownership for Wisconsin Watch, and blogged for some of your favorite reality stars.

In her free time, Haley enjoys playing video games, drawing, taking walks on Lake Michigan, and spending time with her parrot (Melon) and dog (Pierogi). She really, really wants to get back into horseback riding. You can follow her on X at @haleyhenschel or reach her via email at [email protected].

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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.

Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.

When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.

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Samantha Mangino
Shopping Reporter

Boston-based Shopping Reporter, Samantha Mangino, covers all things tech at Mashable, rounding up the best products and deals. She’s covered commerce for three years, spending extensive time testing and reviewing all things home, including couches, steam irons, and washing machines. She thoroughly vets products and internet trends, finding out if those cozy gamer chairs are really as comfortable as TikTok claims.

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