Gaming on PlayStation has become an essential pastime for many. From the unassuming original, grey PlayStation to the imposing tower that is the PlayStation 5, these consoles are home to some of the best games of all time, whether they are first-party, second-party, or third-party titles.
Starting with the PlayStation 3, Sony introduced PlayStation Plus; a premier subscription service that grants access to online multiplayer for games (although there are some that do not require it), and the added bonus of adding new games to member’s library every month.
Luckily, this excellent subscription often goes on sale, making a great deal even better. What’s more, becoming a member of PlayStation Plus will also grant PlayStation 5 owners access to the PlayStation Plus Collection, which contains exceptional games like God of War, Batman: Arkham Knight, Bloodborne, Monster Hunter: World, and more.
If there are any PlayStation Plus discounts to be found, you’ll find them here. If not… well, better luck next time.
Looking to upgrade your desk? You’ve come to the right place then. This page is dedicated to bringing you the absolute best deals on desks found during Prime Day 2020. We’re not limiting things to just Amazon though, so expect to see deals from all of the biggest retailers in our listing.
If there are any new Prime Day deals on computer desks, they’ll appear below.
Of course, if you have a shiny new desk, you’ll want to see if there are any Prime Day PC deals to go with it. It’d be a shame to waste all that desk-potential. While your at it, why not grab a deal on Amazon devices? Or just check out all the best Prime Day deals.
Amazon Prime Day 2020 is finally here. It’s a few months later than usual, but when the deals are good, who cares? Prime Day can be a chaotic experience for the unprepared, so we’ve gone ahead and pulled out all the best deals on computers for your perusal. Below, you’ll find all the best deals on laptops and desktops, including both PCs and Macs.
Some of the deals will be live for the entirety of Prime Day, which runs October 13-14. Others are Lightning Deals that come and go quickly. We’re keeping this page updated throughout the event, so you can always check back to find the best deals available at any given time.
It’s worth noting that many of these items are likely to sell out, so if you see something you want on sale, you probably don’t want to wait too long to pick it up.
Also note that only Prime members can take advantage of these discounted prices. You can sign up for Prime here. If you’ve never done the free trial, you can take advantage of the deals at no cost. You can even cancel your subscription before the first bill arrives. If you’ve used the free trial, you can subscribe for either a month for $12.99 or a year for $119. And if you’re interested in more than just PC deals, you can check out all the best Prime Day deals in our mega-post.
If any of the sections below appear empty – check back soon. We’re adding new deals as soon as they pop up and removing them when they die or sell out. And it’s not just Amazon. We’ll be adding Gaming PC, laptop, and PC accessory deals from Best Buy, Newegg, and plenty of other retailers all week long too.
If you’re new to Prime (sign up here), you might be wondering what sorts of benefits you get with your membership. The big one is free one- or two-day shipping on most products the online retailer sells. As long as the item’s listing has the Prime logo on it, you’ll get fast and free shipping.
Additionally, Prime members get access to a number of digital services. Prime Video is a streaming service (like Netflix) that offers a library of free movies, TV shows, documentaries, and comedy specials you can watch on a wide variety of devices. You also get access to Prime Music, which is like a light version of Spotify (you can upgrade to Music Unlimited for access to a library as large as Spotify’s).
Apple is known for its premium “Apple tax” prices, but if you’re patient and know where to look, you can score some solid deals. Amazon Prime Day Apple deals are in full effect right now, but they aren’t quite the mind-blowing Apple sales you might have expected.
That’s not to say there aren’t solid opportunities for Apple savings. But if you were hoping to score the new iPhone for half-off, I think you may have set your expectations a little to high. I’m sorry. I didn’t want to have to break it to you. We’re monitoring Amazon Prime Day all week long (as well as competing sales at Best Buy and other retailers) and any excellent deals on AirPods, Macs, iPAds, Apple Watches or any other Apple products we will add right here, so keep checking back.
Computers are the premier tool of the information age. From word processing and keeping track of email to ordering supplies, provisions, and playing games, they truly are devices with nearly limitless potential. Since the advent of the computer, most of them have been immobile behemoths, but significant advances in technology mean that we can have incredibly powerful, portable computers that can fit in our pockets or bags.
Of all the portable computing tech, Apple’s iPad is one of the most versatile, and the most impressive. Game on the go, stream your favorite shows, and keep on top of your email and social media accounts easily and, with Amazon Prime Day deals, you may be able to save a ton of cash while you do it. What’s more, since it’s part of the Apple ecosystem, it will pair and sync effortlessly with your MacBooks, iPhones, AirPods, and so much more.
If there are any deals on any model of iPad, you’ll see them listed below. If you don’t see anything, don’t lose hope! Tons of deals will be popping up from time to time, so refresh to your heart’s content, as we’ll be adding to this list throughout the sales event.
For more information on Amazon’s massive deals extravaganza, check out all the best Amazon Prime Day 2020 deals, and if you want more of the latest tech, check out the entire list of Electronics Prime Day deals.
If you want to keep it locked in the Mac ecosystem, check out the entire list of Apple Prime Day discounts.
Amazon’s annual deals bonanza is back, though it’s arriving three months later than usual due to COVID-19. Normally held in July, Amazon Prime Day 2020 will instead run through October 13 and 14, and the huge sale is live now on the retailer’s website.
As usual, the sale features thousands upon thousands of deals across all of Amazon’s categories, including not only gaming and tech but also fashion, kitchen, beauty, and more. You’ll also find a ton of discounts on Amazon’s own hardware, such as Echos and Kindles. Prime Day is a great time to stock up on anything you need or want to buy for someone before the holidays, and it’s a good opportunity to snag any gaming gear on your wish list before the next-generation of consoles and new games release next month.
As usual, Amazon’s biggest competitors, including Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, are hosting their own anti-Prime Day sales this week and offering some serious discounts as well. Walmart’s Big Save event went live early and runs through Thursday, while Best Buy and Target‘s sales are only live on Tuesday and Wednesday, overlapping neatly with Prime Day. If you’re looking for deals on not only games but also collectibles and gifts, GameStop’s 1UP sale will be worth browsing. And for gaming laptop deals, check out the Microsoft Store early holiday sale.
Though Nier: Automata is over three years old at this point, its cast of characters live on in a myriad of crossovers with other games. The latest game to feature 2B, 9S, and A2 (or at least their cosmetics) is Phantasy Star Online 2–though it’ll cost you.
While you can get a full suite of cosmetics including outfits, hair, weapons, and accessories for Nier’s androids, each character requires the purchase of a separate $35 pack–though a female version of 9S’s cosmetics are included with the A2 pack. You can get Emil’s head as part of the 9S pack, while the A2 pack also includes a wearable machine lifeform head.
Nier: Automata’s popular characters have made appearances in a number of games outside their own. Most notably, 2B is available in the roster for fighting game Soul Calibur 6, mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and the now defunct Monster Hunter Frontier Z. A list compiled on Reddit counts nine games where 2B has made an appearance, with the PSO2 pack making it an even ten.
With Nier: Automata and PSO2 both being published by Square Enix, the collaboration makes sense–though it’s yet to be seen how many fans will pony up over $100 for the full set. PSO2 regularly hosts crossovers with other games, including a recent pack that added Persona items and characters.
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The busy holiday shopping season is nearly upon us–Amazon’s Prime Day begins October 13, with Black Friday coming in November before the holidays. Video games are expected to have a huge holiday at retail, and now NPD analyst Mat Piscatella has released his predictions.
In a blog, Piscatella says he expects total spending on video games in the US to reach $13.4 billion in November and December, rising 24 percent compared to last year and setting a new holiday season record. Console hardware is expected to drive the growth, which makes sense given that the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles are slated for release in November and are expected to be very popular.
Piscatella said the total amount of money spent on video games in the entirety of 2020 might surpass $50 billion, which would be a new all-time high for the US.
In terms of specific predictions for holiday 2020, Piscatella said he believes the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles will be “among the hottest holiday gifting items of 2020.” He said it might be tough to find a console. “Units will be tough to find with continued strong demand into 2021,” Piscatella predicted.
He also predicted that the Nintendo Switch, not the PS5 or Xbox Series X/S consoles, will be the best-selling console of holiday 2020. “The lack of available inventory of new PlayStations and Xbox systems will leave Switch as an appealing available option (although supply may still be difficult to find),” he said.
If you’re looking for a deal on hardware, you probably won’t find one this holiday, Piscatella said. “The surge in hardware demand seen throughout the spring and summer months of 2020 has left inventories for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles lean, leaving little incentive to price promote,” he said.” While some bundling for legacy hardware may exist, particularly around Black Friday, I do not see price promotion being a significant factor in the holiday 2020 market.”
In terms of games, Piscatella said he expects Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War to be the best-selling game of the holiday season and 2020 overall. If that happens, it would mark the 12th straight year that Call of Duty has been the top-selling game in the US.
Part of the marketing and hype lead-up to any tech launch, now, is a bespoke Twitter hashtag emoji. And now, ahead of its November 10 launch, Xbox Series X has its own.
Microsoft has chosen a Series X over the cuter Series S for its emoji series, and the image will now be attached to several Twitter hashtags. In a Twitter thread, Xbox announced the following hashtags will carry an image of the powerful rectangular console:
#XboxSeriesX
#Xbox
#SeriesX
#PowerYourDreams
#PYD
#JumpIn
Of course, in emoji form, the Series X is a tiny little thing–in real life, it’s quite large.
The Xbox Series X and Series S release worldwide on November 10–less than a month away. Here’s every launch title coming to the new Xbox, and GameSpot’s preorder guide for both Xbox systems.
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If you’re in Japan and searching for a new pair of Joy-Con controllers for your Nintendo Switch, you’re in luck. VGC is reporting that Nintendo has cut the consumer price of their tiny controllers within the country, bringing them down by over 16% after over three and a half years on sale.
Starting November 6, a single Joy-Con will cost 3740 yen (about $36) plus tax, down from 4480 yen (about $43) plus tax. This price cut is being applied across all controller colors, and will be available through Nintendo Japan’s online store as well as at retailers.
While Joy-Con were previously slightly more expensive in Japan than in the US (where a pair costs $80), now they cost a bit less.
Unfortunately, it’s not clear yet whether Nintendo will similarly cut prices in other regions, especially with the Switch selling extremely well. It’s also worth noting that Joy-Cons continue to suffer from “drift” issues, and Nintendo has been facing lawsuits as a result–including one from a child.
It’s worth keeping an eye on Amazon right now if you’re looking for a cheaper Joy-Con set, as last year the company discounted them for Prime Day. We’ll keep you updated on our Nintendo Switch Prime Day hub.
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