Another December weekend is coming to a close, meaning we are inching closer and closer to the holiday season. If you’ve yet to purchase a gift or look through the latest deals, this weekend is the perfect time to do so. These deals are already going out of stock quickly, so it’s best to act fast if possible. We’ve compiled the best gaming and tech deals available this holiday season to make shopping as easy as possible! Here are the deals you don’t want to miss out on.
Save $50 on Meta Quest 2 and Get $50 Credit
While the Meta Quest 3 has released, the Quest 2 is still an exceptional VR headset available at a very reasonable price. That especially applies to this deal, which is $50 off either the 128GB or 256GB model. Additionally, purchasing either model will give you $50 of digital credit for Amazon, so you’re really saving $100 in total on a new Quest 2.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $39.99
Great news for stealth action fans: Walmart has listed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 at $39.99, which matches the previous low we saw during Black Friday. This is a great package with the first three Metal Gear Solid games, in addition to Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. If you’ve yet to play through the Metal Gear series, the Master Collection is how to do so on modern platforms.
Xbox Series X for $349
It’s back! Walmart has the Xbox Series X Diablo 4 console bundle is only $349. We saw this on sale briefly last week but it sold out quickly. This is far better than the $439 price we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We expect it to go out of stock very quickly.
Note: The Diablo 4 bundle is only available in select locations. If it’s not available for you, there’s also an Xbox Series X console (non-bundle) that’s also available for $349. It’s not as good as the Diablo 4 bundle, but it’s still better than any Xbox deal we saw during Black Friday.
Link (Tears of the Kingdom) amiibo for $10.99
One of the newest amiibo figures is on sale for a limited time at Best Buy! You can save $5 and pick up the Link (Tears of the Kingdom) amiibo for only $10.99. If you use this amiibo inside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you will receive a ton of mushrooms, a chest with weapons, and potentially a new paraglider pattern.
Arcade1Up Video Game Cabinets Starting at $299.99
For those of you who want to recreate retro arcade gaming at home but don’t have the time, expertise, or money to set up your own MAME cabinet, Arcade1Up cabinets offer an easy-to-assemble, slick-looking package at a reasonable price. These cabinets are 3:4 scale replicas of the original product, complete with officially licensed artwork and preloaded with multiple games. Some games even support Live WiFi, which means you can play co-op online with other Arcade1Up gamers.
PS5 Slim Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for $499
For those of you who have been holding out on the newer, more compact PlayStation 5 gaming console, well your wait is over. Amazon currently has your choice of either the PS5 Slim Disc Edition Spider-Man 2 console bundle or the PS5 Slim Disc Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 console bundle for only $499.99 each. Not only are you getting a brand new console that’s 30% smaller in volume and 18% lighter than the original, you’re also getting a free and recently released AAA title while you’re at it.
Nintendo Switch OLED Super Smash Bros Ultimate Bundle for $349.99
The best Switch deal of Black Friday is still available. Amazon is offering a Nintendo Switch OLED console packaged with a digital download of the incredible Super Smash Bros Ultimate game for $349.99. That basically means you get the game (which normally retails for $60) for free. This is the first time the Switch OLED has officially gone on sale for Black Friday or the holiday season, and in my opinion worth getting over the rather stale Switch (non-OLED) holiday console bundle.
Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gaming Mouse for $109.99
Save over 30% off this amazing wireless gaming mouse. The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT weighs less than 63 grams, making for a significant weight reduction from the standard G PRO. Although it is not Bluetooth enabled, the wireless connection runs off of a standard USB A receiver. Battery life is also very strong, with up to 70 hours of battery before a charge is needed.
30% Off the LEGO UCS Star Wars The Razor Crest 75331
This Cyber Monday deal is back! Amazon has the LEGO UCS Star Wars The Razor Crest 75331 for only $419.99. That’s 30% off the original $600 MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen for this set by a considerable margin. This deal only lasted a few hours on Cyber Monday before it went kaput..The Razor Crest 75331 is a UCS, or Ultimate Collector Series, kit. It consists of 6,187 pieces, which makes it the third largest Star Wars set in brick count. The resulting build is impressively large at 20″ long, 29″ wide, and 10″ high. According to LEGO, “the LEGO Ultimate Collector Series represents the very best in collectible LEGO sets. Featuring hard to find, exclusive, and impressively-large LEGO sets, made especially with adult collectors in mind.”
Crash Bandicoot 4 for $19.99
Crash Bandicoot 4 is a great time, and so is this deal! For $19.99, you can pick up the Switch version of the game to bring Crash wherever you go. We gave the game a 8/10 in our review, stating: “Its fresh new ideas, from big gameplay additions like new playable characters to supplementary but no less enjoyable aspects like the N. Verted mode to quality-of-life improvements like the shadow circle under Crash’s jumps, all now feel as natural to Crash as though they’d been there all along.”
Apple Watch Series 9 45mm for $339
This is better than any Apple Watch Series 9 deal we saw during Black Friday. Unlike most of the other Apple Watch updates before it, the Series 9 is actually a rather decent upgrade over the Series 8. The biggest change is the new Apple S9 SiP processor, which is significantly more powerful than previous models. Other improvements include a display that can get both brighter and dimmer than previous models, a longer 18 hour battery life, and a new “double tap” feature that lets you perform functions with simple hand gestures.
Grab Sonic Superstars for Half Off
If you haven’t checked out the latest Sonic title yet, this is a excellent time to pick it up. For $29.99, take on the newest 2D Sonic title and play as characters like Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and more. Superstars also has co-op features to play with friends locally or online.
Get a 1 Year Sams’ Club Membership for Only $20
From now until January 31, Sam’s Club is offering 60% off its 1-year general membership. The membership normally costs you $50, so right now you’d only be paying $20. The promotion is reserved for new memberships only. Sam’s Club is owned and operated by Walmart. Like Costco, this is a warehouse-style retail and online storefront that offers low prices on bulk products and boutique consumer goods.
Refurb Sonos Arc Soundbar for $509
Sonos is offering a factory refurbished Sony Arc SL soundbar for only $509.00. That’s a $170 price drop from the normal refurb MSRP of $679.99 (a new Sonos Arc sells for $900). The Arc is Sonos’ flagship product. This is a premium 45″ soundbar with awesome sound quality thanks to the eleven precisely engineered internal speakers, including two dedicated height channels. The Sonos Arc can be wirelessly paired up with other Sonos speakers and subs to add even more sound distribution. This modularity is one of the main reasons why Sonos is so popular. The “SL” in the Sonos Arc SL means “silence”, and that’s because it’s not Google Assistant or Alex voice compatible.
Sonos refurb products go through pretty rigorous testing (probably more so than new). They come with all accessories, manuals, and documentation and are reshipped in “pristine” packaging. Most importantly of all, Sonos stands by their refurbs enough to grant them the same 1 year warranty as buying new.
Get $17 Off Pre-Ordering The Art of Final Fantasy XVI
After checking out the new Echoes of the Fallen DLC, why not pre-order a hardcover copy of The Art of Final Fantasy XVI? While this art book hasn’t released in the United States yet, Amazon currently has the pre-order discounted $17 off. For $22.99, you’re getting a 320 page art book with plenty of landscape, character portraits, and enemy art from the latest Final Fantasy title. It’s currently scheduled to release on March 19, so you will not be charged until then.
Super Bomberman R 2 for $19.99
Super Bomberman R 2 released under the radar this September, acting as a sequel to the original Bomberman R that launched alongside Nintendo Switch. There’s a story mode to complete in addition to the online modes where you can take on challenging battles. This is the lowest we’ve seen Super Bomberman R 2 so far, so act fast if this is a game you missed this year!
Google Pixel Buds Pro for $119.99
Best earbuds for Android
Google’s fourth generation wireless true wireless earbuds are a huge improvement over previous models. For Android phone users, this might actually be a best earbuds to get! They’re on par with the AirPods Pro in terms of sound quality, noise cancellation, and features at a price that is, as of now, $100 cheaper. Features include 11mm drivers (the same size as AirPods Pro), built-in Google Assistant, a whopping 11 hours of battery life, a USB Type-C charging case that’s also Qi wireless compatible, multi-point Bluetooth technology with fast pairing between Android devices, and a “Transparency Mode”.
Pick Up the JBL Clip 3 for $39
The JBL Clip 3 is currently on sale for $39.99, which is a discount of $30. JBL bluetooth speakers are known for their excellent sound quality, and this is no exception. With the portability of the Clip 3, you can attach it to a backpack, cooler, or bag with ease. Bring this with you on your next vacation or day trip for up to ten hours of listening without a charge.
Sony WH1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $228
Amazon is offering the popular Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones to only $228. This is easily one of the best noise cancelling headphones you can get. Sony’s WH-1000XM series of headphones have shaken Bose’s longstanding reputation for having the best noise cancelling headphones on the market. The WH-1000XM4 offers the coveted combination of outstanding sound quality and effective noise cancellation. They’re also very comfortable to wear with ample amounts of padding in the earcups and the headband. The WH-1000XM4 also boasts up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge. If you run out, charging for just 10 minutes will give you another 5 hours of playback. It charges via the newer universeal USB Type-C input, which is a welcome upgrade over the legacy Micro USB from previous models.
Huge Savings on the Latest Samba de Amigo Title
Released earlier this year, you can pick up the latest Samba de Amigo rhythm title for just $14.99 on Nintendo Switch. It’s been quite a while since the last entry, and this one packs a punch with dozens of new songs. Multiple DLC packs based on SEGA properties have already released for the game, including Like a Dragon, Persona 5 Royal, and Sonic.
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Collectors’ Edition 76405 for $349.99
Looking for an amazing gift idea for a LEGO fanatic. Amazon currently has the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express train set for $349.99. That’s $150, or 30%, off the original $500 MSRP. The LEGO Hogwarts Express is one of the most impressive Harry Potter sets out there. This 1:32 scale model of the Hogwarts Express train from the movie series measures 47″ long, 8″ wide, and 11′ tall. The set includes the train’s engine and two cars, plus platform 9 3/4. The three train compartments each depict a scene from the movie: Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s very first encounter, Professor Lupin saving Harry from the Dementor in the third movie. and Luna saving Harry from Draco’s spell in the sixth movie. The set also includes 20 minifigures including multiple versions of the main characters, Ron, Hermione, Remus, Ginny, Draco, and a Dementor.
9th Generation iPad for Only $249
Looking for an iPad to gift someone this holiday season? This is a great deal, running in with $80 of savings. For $249, you’ll get a 9th generation 10.2-inch model with 64GB of storage and Wi-Fi capabilities. Utilizing the A13 Bionic, this is the perfect device for kids or as a business tool.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug² 14oz of $99.99
The Ember Tempearture Control Smart Mug² is a one of kind Christmas gift. The mug keeps your drink at your preferred temperature (120°F – 145°F) for up to 80 minutes with the built-in battery. There’s also a coaster that charges the mug wirelessly. It’s a pretty awesome mug and perfect for the cold winter season.
Remnant 2 for $29.99
Remannt 2 is on sale for only $29.99 on Amazon, which is a solid 40% discount. This is a great time to pick up an often overlooked gem of 2023. We gave the game a 9/10 in our review, stating it “is a triumphant sequel that doesn’t just reimagine the soulslike genre as a co-op looter-shooter, but absolutely nails that concept in nearly every way.”
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