How Astro's Hard Levels are Gonna Kick Some Serious Bot, Best Prices Available, and More!
I went into my Astro Bot hands-on hoping it would be absolutely delightful. To my complete lack of surprise, it was. Chances were always going to be high here; Astro's Playroom may have been a truncated pack-in, but it gacha-captured many a heart with its whimsical visuals, on-point cameos, and music that still lives rent-free in my melon. (All of that returns with a vengeance, by the way.)
What did catch me by surprise, multiple times and more often than I'd like to confess, was how delightfully devious this full-botied sequel is. If you crave something tougher than a walk in the (gorgeously rendered and reactive) park of pink PSPosies, Astro Bot has got you sorted. An impressive 3D platformer pantsing awaits you here, in the ominous outer-rims of these unlockable planetoid/level galaxies.
I'm going to talk a bit more about that in a sec, but for now, let's get the best prices out of the way. You can skip right past all the window shopping by clicking here.
Astro Bot Deals
PS5
Preorder at Mighty Ape - $89
Preorder at JB Hi-Fi - $89
Get it digital on PS Store - $109.95
Astro Bot Hands-on
Before we talk more about the deep end of this sequel, let me first assure the novice paddlers among you: there's plenty of wading pool stuff to enjoy. Chill players and younger kids will totally have a blast with what is still, at its core, the same enemy punchin' and gap hoppin' collect-a-thon you're expecting.
And I say that with zero contempt, because I am not immune to the charms of the low-stress sections of this package. Even on a basic level, Astro Bot impresses with that endearing, playable-Pixar-picture aesthetic of its sumptuous and remarkably physics-filled levels. Exactly like I once did, way back on the 2020 launch day of PS5, I spent far too much time marvelling at Team Asobi's dedication to grass and mud tech minutiae.
That, and there was my insistence on haymaking every living (and non-living) thing in sight, to see if the dev has keyed a comical reaction animation to it. 95% of the time, it's a yes.
Speaking of simple pleasures and stupid compulsions, too many of my minutes were also spent re-walking across metal floors, just because their haptic texture and DualSense speaker 'tinking' tickled my hands and brain just so. Even after all of these years, I still maintain that Team Asobi has the best grasp on "DualSensations" of any first-party developer. Absolute artisans
And hey, all of this isn't to say that there aren't some deaths to be copped in the early-to-mid-game levels. Astro Bot still unleashes a horde of beasties who require specific tactics to dispatch. In minimum real estate areas, often within very tight proximities and over bottomless pits, you must quickly remember to punch /spin punch/ laser-boot foes correctly.
There are also a bunch of new hires who must be eliminated with swift combinations of the above tactics. Personally, my new favourite is a chonky sumo wrestler type who thwarts your double jumps and tries to E. Honda slap you with metal hands. If you try to "El Toro" past his charges and punch his aft section, your only reward will be some hilariously gelatinous wobble-physics applied to his g-stringed behind.
Some hilariously gelatinous wobble-physics applied to his g-stringed behind.
If I'm being completely honest, there are still a few deaths (and mercifully short checkpoint reloads) to be suffered in the Normal rated levels, typically whenever a new power-up arrives. I sampled a few of these palate cleansers in my 7 mission playthrough, and I'm happy to report that they filter in and out as you pass through short sections. At this stage in the game, I don't think they overstay their welcome.
These included basic jump enhancers, like holding R2 to balloon Astro out and then upward to effectively triple his typical vertical reach. From there, his floatiness will slowly decay, or you can manipulate his descent with strategic R2 taps that blurt air out.
I more enjoyed the lateral leap / charge attack enhancers. Astro can acquire a new backpack dog who, for some reason, has a jet turbine for a posterior. In stark contrast to the balloon power-up, there's no granular control to a trigger burst of this. Basically, you'll punch out like a robo-missile in whatever direction you've selected. On tighter scaffold affairs, and with little or no restraint, you can get out of pocket and down a pit in no time.
Interestingly, it seems that Astro-transforming power-ups largely take a back seat during the moments that I'm going to live for (read: die during) in this sequel—the Hard levels. The first thing you should know is that you can kiss mid-level checkpoints goodbye. Quick example: after five minutes of gruelling leap-frogging, I got to the last gap to my end goal, then my lizard brain suddenly forgot that two X button taps do not equal a double jump. It just halves your jump and sends you to hell.
Boom. Toast. Do it all again.
Though these challenges don't yet rise to the level of, say, Crash's 'Stormy Ascent' stage, even my veteran Bandicoot self was blindsided by their exacting nature. The first layer of complexity is pure platforming stuff—very little (or disappearing) terra firma to land upon, or do battle in, once you've barely made the hover-jump over. The second layer of pain comes in the form of limited access to "throwable time manipulation cans," a pretty nefarious double edged sword.
On the one hand, hoiking one of these to create a short window of molasses-slow time is a benefit. It can ease your passing around electrified conga lines of foes who would otherwise be impossible to leap. Better yet, you might still have enough juice left to put the brakes on those spinning PlayStation symbol platforms lying just beyond. More likely, all of this Zemeckis-ing with time has given you enough rope to hang yourself with.
The use-time of this mechanic is often *just* long enough to get you into the last few metres of the platforming section you wish to circumvent. As a result, you may have to make a clutch-kill or clutch-leap on an enemy group/spinning platform that's now rapidly accelerated back. Worse, the act of trying to use these cannisters at slightly different moments can wreak havoc on building a recognisable platforming "flow" for yourself, to better step-by-step your way through subsequent retries.
All of this Zemeckis-ing with time has given you enough rope to hang yourself with.
Admittedly, it's early hours yet, but I'm hoping Team Asobi continues to ante up higher with thumb-taxing concepts like these. And, hey, it sure seems we'll have a long time for that escalation to occur—Astro Bot has a whopping 80 levels across 6 galaxies. From the sample I saw, that's a very decent number of hours, even without taking into account the added time needed to sniff out every secret Bot and puzzle piece.
Bot-tom line: I was always going to make time to play the sequel to the positively lovely Astro's Playroom / Playroom VR. But now, after getting my Astro whipped, I'm carving out a much larger chunk of my calendar for a more serious assault on my thumbs than expected. Bring on September 6th.
Adam Mathew has clocked every 3D platformer that matters. He's stoked that the genre is getting another AAA entry that isn't made by the mastercrafters at Nintendo.
How Astro's Hard Levels are Gonna Kick Some Serious Bot, Best Prices Available, and More!
I went into my Astro Bot hands-on hoping it would be absolutely delightful. To my complete lack of surprise, it was. Chances were always going to be high here; Astro's Playroom may have been a truncated pack-in, but it gacha-captured many a heart with its whimsical visuals, on-point cameos, and music that still lives rent-free in my melon. (All of that returns with a vengeance, by the way.)
What did catch me by surprise, multiple times and more often than I'd like to confess, was how delightfully devious this full-botied sequel is. If you crave something tougher than a walk in the (gorgeously rendered and reactive) park of pink PSPosies, Astro Bot has got you sorted. An impressive 3D platformer pantsing awaits you here, in the ominous outer-rims of these unlockable planetoid/level galaxies.
I'm going to talk a bit more about that in a sec, but for now, let's get the best prices out of the way. You can skip right past all the window shopping by clicking here.
Astro Bot Deals
PS5
Preorder at Mighty Ape - $89
Preorder at JB Hi-Fi - $89
Get it digital on PS Store - $109.95
Astro Bot Hands-on
Before we talk more about the deep end of this sequel, let me first assure the novice paddlers among you: there's plenty of wading pool stuff to enjoy. Chill players and younger kids will totally have a blast with what is still, at its core, the same enemy punchin' and gap hoppin' collect-a-thon you're expecting.
And I say that with zero contempt, because I am not immune to the charms of the low-stress sections of this package. Even on a basic level, Astro Bot impresses with that endearing, playable-Pixar-picture aesthetic of its sumptuous and remarkably physics-filled levels. Exactly like I once did, way back on the 2020 launch day of PS5, I spent far too much time marvelling at Team Asobi's dedication to grass and mud tech minutiae.
That, and there was my insistence on haymaking every living (and non-living) thing in sight, to see if the dev has keyed a comical reaction animation to it. 95% of the time, it's a yes.
Speaking of simple pleasures and stupid compulsions, too many of my minutes were also spent re-walking across metal floors, just because their haptic texture and DualSense speaker 'tinking' tickled my hands and brain just so. Even after all of these years, I still maintain that Team Asobi has the best grasp on "DualSensations" of any first-party developer. Absolute artisans
And hey, all of this isn't to say that there aren't some deaths to be copped in the early-to-mid-game levels. Astro Bot still unleashes a horde of beasties who require specific tactics to dispatch. In minimum real estate areas, often within very tight proximities and over bottomless pits, you must quickly remember to punch /spin punch/ laser-boot foes correctly.
There are also a bunch of new hires who must be eliminated with swift combinations of the above tactics. Personally, my new favourite is a chonky sumo wrestler type who thwarts your double jumps and tries to E. Honda slap you with metal hands. If you try to "El Toro" past his charges and punch his aft section, your only reward will be some hilariously gelatinous wobble-physics applied to his g-stringed behind.
Some hilariously gelatinous wobble-physics applied to his g-stringed behind.
If I'm being completely honest, there are still a few deaths (and mercifully short checkpoint reloads) to be suffered in the Normal rated levels, typically whenever a new power-up arrives. I sampled a few of these palate cleansers in my 7 mission playthrough, and I'm happy to report that they filter in and out as you pass through short sections. At this stage in the game, I don't think they overstay their welcome.
These included basic jump enhancers, like holding R2 to balloon Astro out and then upward to effectively triple his typical vertical reach. From there, his floatiness will slowly decay, or you can manipulate his descent with strategic R2 taps that blurt air out.
I more enjoyed the lateral leap / charge attack enhancers. Astro can acquire a new backpack dog who, for some reason, has a jet turbine for a posterior. In stark contrast to the balloon power-up, there's no granular control to a trigger burst of this. Basically, you'll punch out like a robo-missile in whatever direction you've selected. On tighter scaffold affairs, and with little or no restraint, you can get out of pocket and down a pit in no time.
Interestingly, it seems that Astro-transforming power-ups largely take a back seat during the moments that I'm going to live for (read: die during) in this sequel—the Hard levels. The first thing you should know is that you can kiss mid-level checkpoints goodbye. Quick example: after five minutes of gruelling leap-frogging, I got to the last gap to my end goal, then my lizard brain suddenly forgot that two X button taps do not equal a double jump. It just halves your jump and sends you to hell.
Boom. Toast. Do it all again.
Though these challenges don't yet rise to the level of, say, Crash's 'Stormy Ascent' stage, even my veteran Bandicoot self was blindsided by their exacting nature. The first layer of complexity is pure platforming stuff—very little (or disappearing) terra firma to land upon, or do battle in, once you've barely made the hover-jump over. The second layer of pain comes in the form of limited access to "throwable time manipulation cans," a pretty nefarious double edged sword.
On the one hand, hoiking one of these to create a short window of molasses-slow time is a benefit. It can ease your passing around electrified conga lines of foes who would otherwise be impossible to leap. Better yet, you might still have enough juice left to put the brakes on those spinning PlayStation symbol platforms lying just beyond. More likely, all of this Zemeckis-ing with time has given you enough rope to hang yourself with.
The use-time of this mechanic is often *just* long enough to get you into the last few metres of the platforming section you wish to circumvent. As a result, you may have to make a clutch-kill or clutch-leap on an enemy group/spinning platform that's now rapidly accelerated back. Worse, the act of trying to use these cannisters at slightly different moments can wreak havoc on building a recognisable platforming "flow" for yourself, to better step-by-step your way through subsequent retries.
All of this Zemeckis-ing with time has given you enough rope to hang yourself with.
Admittedly, it's early hours yet, but I'm hoping Team Asobi continues to ante up higher with thumb-taxing concepts like these. And, hey, it sure seems we'll have a long time for that escalation to occur—Astro Bot has a whopping 80 levels across 6 galaxies. From the sample I saw, that's a very decent number of hours, even without taking into account the added time needed to sniff out every secret Bot and puzzle piece.
Bot-tom line: I was always going to make time to play the sequel to the positively lovely Astro's Playroom / Playroom VR. But now, after getting my Astro whipped, I'm carving out a much larger chunk of my calendar for a more serious assault on my thumbs than expected. Bring on September 6th.
Adam Mathew has clocked every 3D platformer that matters. He's stoked that the genre is getting another AAA entry that isn't made by the mastercrafters at Nintendo.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Daily Deals: 43% Off Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones, 4K-Ready CyberPowerPC Gaming PC, Lowest Price Ever on iPad
Here are today's best daily deals, including Sony noise cancelling headphones, CyberPowerPC gaming PC (equipped with a rare AMD X3D gaming CPU), Apple iPad and AirTags, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Elite wireless controller, a PS5-compatible SK Hynix SSD, and more.
43% Off Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Headphones
Starting today, Amazon has dropped the price of the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones by 43% off. It normally retails for $348, but right now you can grab one for only $198. This matches the best price we saw during Amazon Prime Day. There's a newer model out - the WH-1000XM5 - but it's currently "on sale" for $328 and certainly not worth the $130 price price premium for an incremental update. Sony's headphones are considered by many to be the best noise cancelling headphones under $400 let alone $200, beating out stiff competition like the Bose QuietComfort.
CyberPowerPC RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Gaming PC for $1699
Amazon is currently offering a CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme RTX 4070 Ti SUPER gaming PC for only $1699.99. This is a great price for a 4K capable gaming PC equipped with an RTX 4070 TI SUPER, but what makes this particular deal stand out above the rest is the CPU; the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming processors on the market, and we rarely see it as part of a pre-built config.
2021 9th Gen Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB for $224
Amazon is offering the 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $229. This is the best price we've ever seen for this particular model, and right now it's $70 cheaper than the newest 10th gen model. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty.
New Price Drop: 4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99
Starting today, Amazon has a 4-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $73. That's 26% off MSRP and is better than the lowest price we saw during Prime Day. You're essentially paying about $18.50 per AirTag. This would make a great gift for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes.
Extended: 3 Months of Game Pass Ultimate for $33.49
Woot! (which is owned by Amazon) is offering the best deal on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Right now you can get a 3 month code for only $33.49 after a $3 off coupon code: "VIDEOGAMES". Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to $19.99 per month, so now you're saving 40% off a 3 month membership. Note that you can purchase multiple codes and apply them to your account, up to a maximum of 36 months, but the coupon code only works on one item. This deal expires on August 17.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $144.99
Includes component pack
Walmart is offering a 20% discount on the professional-grade Xbox Series X Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. Right now you can grab it for only $144.99 shipped (normally $180). This is the original Black model that includes the component pack. The newer Elite Series 2 Core controllers in White, Blue, and Red do not include the component pack and they normally retail for $140. The component pack by itself retails for $59.99.
SK Hynix P41 Platinum 2TB M.2 SSD for $135.99
Starting today, Amazon is offering the 2TB SK Hynix P41 Platinum PCIe 4.0 NVME solid state drive (SSD) for only $135.99 shipped. That's one of the best prices we've seen for a 2TB PS5-compatible SSD from a reputable brand. It also happens to be one of the fastest PCI-E 4.0 SSDs on the market right now. This is an outstanding candidate for your PS5 or gaming PC rig.
34" Alienware AW3423DWF QD OLED Monitor for $699.99
As part of the Dell Back to School Sale, Dell is taking $200 off the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, now only $699.99. This monitor was originally released in November of 2022 at an MSRP of $1099.99. It has since dropped to a retail price of $899.99, and now you're saving another $200 off on top. A variant of this monitor (the AW3423DW) made it into our roundup of the best OLED gaming monitors.
HP OMEN 40L GeForce RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $769.99
HP has discounted this HP OMEN 40L gaming PC equipped with the GeForce RTX 4060 GPU to only $769.99 after a $390 off instant discount. These is a solid budget gaming desktop PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, a current-gen RTX 40 series GPU, Kingston FURY RAM, WD Black PCIe SSD, and an 600W 80PLUS Gold power supply, all housed in an elegant tempered glass and steel case.
$1200 Off 55" Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 4K Gaming Monitor
Also get a free 27" gaming monitor and $100 in Samsung credit
The Odyssey Ark is Samsung's chonkiest gaming monitor, and not just horizontally; it boasts a more useful 16:9 aspect ratio than other huge super widescreen monitors and also has a native 4K 3840x2160 resolution to boot. It's normally priced at an eye-watering $2999.99, but right now you can get it for only $1799.99 after a $1200 instant discount. You'll also get a free 27" Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor and a bonus $100 credit good towards your next purchase at Samsung.com.
Get a Brand New Apple iPad for Only $224
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Deadlock, Valve's New Hero Shooter, Is Quietly Amassing Thousands of Playtesters
We've known since earlier this year that Valve was quietly working on a new game called Deadlock. Now, it looks like thousands of people are already playing the game in some sort of early play test, with the game reaching over 18,000 concurrent players earlier today.
Deadlock, Valve's New Hero Shooter, Is Quietly Amassing Thousands of Playtesters
We've known since earlier this year that Valve was quietly working on a new game called Deadlock. Now, it looks like thousands of people are already playing the game in some sort of early play test, with the game reaching over 18,000 concurrent players earlier today.
Save Over 40% Off Sony's Best Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
The best wireless noise cancelling headphones under $200
https://www.ign.com/articles/save-over-40-off-sonys-best-noise-cancelling-wireless-headphones
Fallout: London Becomes GOG's 'Fastest Redeemed' Game of All Time
GOG.com has revealed that Fallout: London has become its fastest redeemed game on its platform.
https://www.ign.com/articles/fallout-london-fastest-redeemed-game-ever-on-gog
One of the Fastest 2TB M.2 SSDs Is On Sale Today
PS5 Compatible
https://www.ign.com/articles/one-of-the-fastest-2tb-m2-ssds-is-on-sale-today
Save $650 Off Alienware's Thinnest and Lightest Gaming Laptop
The Alienware x14 R2 laptop measures only 0.57" thin and weights 4.2 pounds
https://www.ign.com/articles/save-500-off-alienwares-thinnest-and-lightest-gaming-laptop
Death to Short Seasons: House of the Dragon, The Acolyte & More Prove that Stories Need To Be Longer
TV seasons keep getting shorter, hiatuses keep getting longer, and audiences are having fewer and fewer chances to connect with shows and their characters.