The MSI Cyborg 15 is a 'solid budget gaming laptop' — and this RTX 5050 model with an Intel i5 and 16GB of RAM is now $899 at Walmart

(Image credit: Future) Walmart isn't usually the first retailer I think of when shopping for a gaming laptop, but it has surprised me with a deal on this budget option. So, if you need a well-priced mid-range gaming laptop, then definitely consider this MSI Cyborg 15 at Walmart for $899 (was $1,299).Let's dig into the specs, then, to see why I think this is such a good value gaming laptop. The important ones to point out are the Intel i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, RTX 5050 graphics card, and 15.6-inch display at 144Hz for smooth performance.Obviously, not the highest-end components, but more than capable of running less-demanding games, indies, or older titles such as Fortnite, Roblox, and League of Legends in 1080p. If those are the types of games you need this laptop for, then I can't think of a better buy right now.I think the 512GB SSD is a little stingy in 2026, but it's enough space to keep a good number of modern titles installed at once. You might have to delete a few games every so often that you're no longer playing, but again, if you'll only be using the laptop for a few key titles, it's more than enough space.Overall, as a budget gaming laptop for under $1,000, I think it's a solid choice.Today's best budget gaming laptop dealWe've tested previous versions of this gaming laptop and awarded it a very respectable four stars in our MSI Cyborg 15 review. We concluded that it is "a solid budget gaming laptop," which is exactly what you want to hear considering the specs and price.Of course, you'll have to drop down the graphics settings in some games to get smooth performance, but that's to be expected, given the components. If that will suit your needs, though, then you do get an ideal 1080p gaming laptop. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.