Deals | The VergeThe Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.2026-05-02T13:56:12+00:00https://www.theverge.com/rss/good-deals/index.xmlhttps://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1Sheena Vasani<![CDATA[Shokz’s bassy OpenRun Pro 2 are $40 off thanks to a new Mother’s Day promo]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9226162026-05-01T20:09:10-04:002026-05-03T11:00:00-04:00
The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 come in a variety of colors, including a traditional black hue. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge
If you’re looking to pick up a pair of open-ear headphones for yourself — or your mom — Shokz is running a Mother’s Day sale. Now through May 10th, the company’s best pair of bone conduction headphones, the OpenRun Pro 2, are available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Shokz for around $139.95 ($40 off), their lowest price of the year. If you purchase direct, you’ll also receive a free waist bag (a $29.99 value).
While traditional headphones tend to block out the world, open-style headphones provide a safer alternative, letting you listen to music and podcasts while remaining vigilant. After testing the OpenRun Pro 2, The Verge’sVictoria Song said using them felt “like the stars finally aligning.” Unlike many open-ear headphones, they don’t skimp on bass or clarity thanks to a dedicated air conduction speaker, though they still won’t rival a traditional pair of in-ears when it comes to sound quality. Still, they’re more comfortable than earlier Shokz models, with flexible ear hooks and a lightweight neckband that creates a secure, natural fit, even for those who wear glasses.
The fact that the Pro 2 vibrate significantly less than other models is another highlight, as is battery life. They offer up to 12 hours on a single charge, which was enough for us to go nearly a week without plugging them in (they charge incredibly fast via USB-C, too). They also include AI-powered noise cancellation for calls (though results were mixed in our testing) and an IP55 rating, making them well-suited for both sweaty workouts and outdoor use.
The OpenFit 2 Plus are nearly identical to the OpenFit 2 we tested in June. The wireless earbuds feature the same open-style design, a set of onboard controls, and dedicated bass speakers, but they also support wireless charging and Dolby Audio.
The standard OpenRun are a lighter option than the newer OpenRun Pro 2, with a streamlined wraparound design, up to eight hours of battery life, and an IP67 rating for better water resistance. However, they don’t offer the same bass performance or USB-C charging.
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Andrew Liszewski<![CDATA[These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9170672026-05-01T14:35:25-04:002026-05-03T09:00:00-04:00
You can update this photo as often as you want.
I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers, and other fun moments. But I don’t love the idea of schlepping around a clunky instant camera or paying a premium for instant film with hit-or-miss results. That’s why I’m infatuated with these magnetic digital Polaroids from a small company called VidaBay. They look like instant photos, but use NFC tech and color E Ink screens so you can change the image as often as you want without ever having to charge a battery.
At roughly 4mm thick and 2.5 inches in size, the VidaBay NFC E-Paper Fridge Magnet — also known as the Snap — reminds me of Xteink’s tiny X3 e-reader, but it doesn’t have any buttons, ports, or connectors. The Snap is more like a very tiny version of the Aura Ink digital photo frame you can stick to your fridge.
The Snap uses the same kind of NFC chip that lets your smartphone double as your credit or debit card. Using an accompanying mobile app images are wirelessly transferred by aligning your smartphone’s NFC antenna to the one located inside the lower left corner of the Snap.
Changing the photo the Snap displays takes about 25 to 30 seconds. While the actual image transfer is a 10-second process, the rest of the time is used to refresh the Snap’s E Ink screen. Unlike devices such as the Kindle Colorsoft that use a black and white e-paper screen overlaid with a color filter so screen refreshes happen almost instantly, the Snap uses e-paper with multiple color pigments that take much longer to refresh. The results look better, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for them.
The process of updating the Snap with a new image using NFC is easy once you master it, but it can take a few attempts to get there. Out of the box the device comes with a plastic screen protector that’s printed with a guide so you know exactly how to position your smartphone to ensure the NFC antennas line up. But the guide only works for the iPhone. Android is also supported, but its up to you to figure out exactly where your device’s NFC chip is located which can take some trial and error. The Snap and your smartphone also need to be held very close for the NFC pairing to work – closer than a case allows. The process doesn’t work with my iPhone 16 Pro inside a leather Nomad case, and even the thin silicone case protecting my OnePlus 12 was too thick for the NFC transfers to succeed.
One of the many advantages of E Ink’s display tech is that, similar to an Etch A Sketch or Magna Doodle toy, once an image is formed it remains on screen without any additional power. That’s why e-readers have such excellent battery life. The Snap comes with a 2.5-inch E Ink screen, and while it uses color technology similar to what you’ll find in large, vibrant, and expensive E Ink posters, it’s actually a repurposed Spectra 3100 screen that E Ink specifically developed for retail use as an electronic shelf label.
They’re cheaper, but the Snap’s color screen is also limited to only displaying black, white, red, and yellow, which limits its ability to accurately reproduce colors. It’s a big tradeoff, but not necessarily a dealbreaker. The VidaBay mobile app lets you crop, zoom, rotate, add filters, and make basic brightness, contrast, and color saturation adjustments to images selected from your phone’s camera roll. Because the transfer process can take upwards of 30 seconds, the app also generates a preview of what the image will look like on the Snap’s four-color screen.
After using the Snap for a couple of weeks I have a better idea of what images will look good on its E Ink screen, and which won’t. Brighter photos with lots of contrast work well, as do photos with color palettes leaning toward reds and yellows. Blue and green areas in an image end up completely desaturated instead of disappearing, but the results aren’t entirely unpleasant. The limitations of the Spectra 3100 screen actually result in color images reminiscent of the lo-fi aesthetic of classic Polaroid photos.
The Snap has no screen lighting so it looks best in a place with lots of ambient light. The device also features a non-removable plastic cover over the E Ink panel, which protects it but also produces a lot of glare and reflections. Removing that for future versions would definitely improve viewing angles and image quality.
At $35.99 each (currently discounted to $29.99), the VidaBay Snap comes close to impulse purchase territory. When I first covered them earlier this year I was skeptical of how effective repurposing the screens many grocery stores now use to display prices could be for displaying photos and memories. But the price, and the fact that the Snap never needs to be charged, more than makes up for its color fidelity limitations. Instant photos might still be cheaper per shot, but the Snap is a good alternative if you don’t have an endless budget for film. Either way, your fridge is a blank palette just waiting to be decorated with memories.
Photography by Andrew Liszewski / The Verge
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Sheena Vasani<![CDATA[Aura’s delightful Aspen photo frame is on sale for $30 off this weekend]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9225132026-05-01T19:33:29-04:002026-05-02T13:00:00-04:00
The Aura Aspen offers a bright, vivid display that looks surprisingly lifelike for a digital photo frame. | Image: Aura
Aura’s digital frames are kind of like living photo albums that get better with time, which is why we often recommend them for Mother’s Day. They’re gifts that keep on giving, in a way, and right now, a number of Aura’s connected frames are on sale ahead of the holiday. One of the best deals is on the Aura Aspen, which is available for $199 ($30 off) from Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura, matching its all-time low.
Although you can preload Aura’s 12-inch LCD frame with photos before it arrives, what really makes the Aspen special is that loved ones around the world can add new images to the frame using the Aura app (or by text message). It also supports Live Photos and can play 30-second video clips — providing a personal touch that traditional frames and albums can’t offer — and allows you to add captions to each photo.
The digital frame is designed to make it easy to display and manage those memories, too. It features adjustable slideshow speeds, automatic brightness that adapts to the room, and an in-app scanner that lets you digitize older printed photos. There are no subscription fees either, meaning you can upload unlimited photos via the Aura app or sync albums from iCloud, Google Photos, and other cloud-based services.
Despite its connected functionality, the Aspen still looks and feels like a traditional picture frame, complete with an adjustable metal stand. The antiglare, paper-like display gives photos a more lifelike quality, and you can display images in either landscape or portrait mode. It’s 1600 x 1200 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio match most smartphone photos, too, so images fill the screen naturally without awkward cropping.
The Aura Carver Mat features a 10.1-inch HD (1280 x 800) landscape display with a paper-like matted border. It displays photos, Live Photos, and 30-second video clips, all of which you can upload for free. It also includes portrait pairing, so you can showcase two vertical photos side by side.
The Walden is Aura’s largest digital photo frame, with a 15-inch HD (1600 x 1200) display. It uses a 4:3 aspect ratio and works in both portrait and landscape orientation. It also includes wall mounting and unlimited uploads via the Aura app and other services.
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Cameron Faulkner<![CDATA[Anker’s discounted 2-in-1 USB-C cable is a great way to spend $15]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9222882026-05-02T09:56:12-04:002026-05-02T09:56:12-04:00
I’ll never stop gushing about 2-in-1 USB-C cables. They’re really nice to have because, at this point, I’ve amassed so many devices that charge via USB-C. It’s also common for more than one to need to be recharged at a time, which is where they come in handy. I can charge my Nintendo Switch 2 and work-issued MacBook Air, or my Google Pixel 9 Pro and Kindle, without taking up more than one port on the power adapter.
A couple of models that offer up to 140W passthrough charging speeds are currently matching their lowest price to date — including Anker’s braided option, which is available from Amazon and Anker in black or white starting at $14.99 ($3 off). If you don’t mind paying a bit more for a slightly longer cable, Native Union’s recycled 6.5-foot Belt Cable, which features an animal-free leather strap, is down to $23.99 ($6 off) in black or a zebra-like pattern directly from the manufacturer.
While the two cables are slightly different lengths, functionality is identical. Both cables support USB 2.0 speeds topping out at 480 Mbps when connected to a data source, and only the first device connected to the two-headed cable can transfer data. They can also automatically allocate power across devices, depending on the speed of your wall adapter, sending more wattage to the higher-powered of the two devices you have plugged in.
There are plenty of wall adapters that pair well with these cables, too, the kind that deliver zippy charging speeds to your connected devices. One example is Anker’s own four-port 140W charger, which offers three USB-C ports and a USB-A port. Normally $99.99, it’s currently down to $79.99 at Amazon for Prime members.
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Cameron Faulkner<![CDATA[Splatoon Raiders preorders for the Switch 2 are nearly 20 percent off]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9208482026-05-01T20:21:12-04:002026-05-01T18:31:00-04:00
Nintendo recently announced a new pricing policy, which knocks $10 off the cost of digital versions of future first-party titles exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Splatoon Raiders, for instance, is available for preorder ahead of its July 23rd release for $49.99 digitally or $59.99 for the physical edition. However, Amazon and Walmart are the exception in how they’re pricing preorders for the cartridge version. Right now, you can reserve the upcoming title at both retailers for $49.94, which is a few cents cheaper than the digital version. Raiders isn’t a sequel to Splatoon 3, but rather a spinoff that has similar third-person, paint-splatting gameplay set in new locales.
The same $10 discount is in effect for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a side-scrolling adventure with a gorgeous storybook art style that comes out on May 21st. The price of the physical version is $69.99, but Amazon and Walmart are currently offering it for $59.88, which is similar to the digital edition’s price. Given that prices on many tech and gaming-related products are increasing, it’s nice to see notable discounts on physical Switch 2 games. If you’re looking for other gaming deals, we’ve pulled together the best discounts from Amazon’s weeklong Gaming Week sale.
Update, May 1st: Updated price and availability to reflect the fact that Amazon is now matching Walmart’s preorder promotion on both Switch 2 titles.
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Sheena Vasani<![CDATA[Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother’s Day]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9221652026-05-01T14:42:24-04:002026-05-01T14:42:24-04:00
From crafting machines to smart calendars, a number of unique gifts are already on sale in the run-up to Mother’s Day, May 10th. Birdfy smart feeders are another discounted option to consider, particularly the new Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), which is on sale for $259.99 ($50 off). If you’re looking to spend less, you can also grab the basic Birdfy Feeder for just $99.99 ($100 off) from Amazon or Birdfy, with the latter retailer throwing in a free botanical gift bag and greeting card.
Birdfy’s standard bird feeder uses a 1080p camera with a 155-degree field of view and color night vision to capture birds in clear detail as they stop by. It then sends real-time alerts to the Birdfy mobile app for Android and iOS, where you can watch live feeds or browse recorded clips, whether you’re at home or away. Birdfy saves 20-second clips in the cloud for free for up to 30 days, too, so you can revisit old footage or share your newfound observations with friends later.
The app also includes a handful of AI-powered features, which are free for a week, after which they require a premium Birdfy subscription ($4.99 a month or $69.99 for lifetime access). The tools allow you to identify more than 6,000 bird species, share fun facts, and receive daily highlights and monthly summaries. You can also set alerts for specific bird species, just in case you’re trying to capture that elusive summer tanager or the occasional gray flycatcher that happens to pass by.
What’s more, the Feeder is relatively easy to set up and maintain, given that it comes with a flip-up roof and all the mounting attachments you need for affixing it to a pole, wall, or tree. It offers an IP65 weather-resistant rating and features a large 50-ounce seed container, so you don’t need to refill it as often as some other models. It also runs on a 5,200mAh rechargeable battery that can last up to three months, or indefinitely with the optional solar panel, which starts at $29.99.
If you’re willing to spend more, the higher-end Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K) takes things a step further with a sharper 4K camera and a more durable metal design. It also comes with a built-in solar cell and AI bird recognition, so you don’t need to pay extra for a subscription. It’s one of the first models to support Birdfy’s forthcoming advanced OrniSense AI system, too, which will provide additional information about visiting birds, including health insights and details such as gender.
Other Birdfy Mother’s Day deals
Birdfy Bath Pro with Stand
The Birdfy Bath Pro is a solar-powered smart birdbath with a built-in fountain and dual-lens camera system. It features a 1080p wide-angle lens, a 2K portrait lens, and AI-powered recognition software that can identify more than 6,000 species. Additional features include color night vision, two-way audio, and an IP66 waterproof rating.
The Birdfy Feeder Rookie is an entry-level feeder with a built-in 1080p camera that sends real-time alerts to your phone and displays live feeds. It can capture HD video in slow motion with color night vision, while a paid subscription lets you identify visiting bird species via AI. The feeder also holds up to 1.3 liters of seed and offers an IP66 rating.
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Brandon Widder<![CDATA[Aurzen’s tiny trifold projector is almost 40 percent off right now]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9216862026-05-01T13:43:13-04:002026-05-01T11:00:46-04:00
Not all trifolds are created equal — just ask our own Allison Johnson, who recently spent time with Samsung’s ill-fated Galaxy phone. Aurzen’s Zip projector is the kind of trifold gadget we can fully get behind, though, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon for $259.99 ($140 off). You can also pick it up in several colors directly from Aurzen for the same price, or in the gold shade for a new low of $249.99.
While not nearly as powerful as Anker’s Nebula P1 and other portable projectors we’ve recently tested, the Zip is surprisingly capable despite its small stature and battery-powered operation. The snake-like 720p projector offers up to 100 lumens of brightness — meaning it will work best in dark environments, or in brighter rooms when viewing a smaller image — while its built-in battery should last about 80 minutes based on our real-world testing. That’s not exactly marathon battery life, but it’s easy enough to top off the Zip using a power bank or wall adapter.
In terms of support, the Zip can quickly connect to iPhones via AirPlay and to Android devices over Miracast, Smart View, and similar standards, allowing you to wirelessly mirror everything you can see on your phone. You can use it to watch any movies you’ve downloaded on your device, peruse your social feeds, or get in a quick session with your favorite game. It works in both landscape and portrait orientations, too, and supports Bluetooth, letting you listen privately with headphones or pair it to your favorite speaker.
The biggest downside to the Zip, at least for some folks, is that you won’t be able to use it to watch content from services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max due to copyright restrictions. Aurzen does make a USB-C dongle that allows you to stream DRM-protected content, if you truly can’t get by without watching the latest episode of Euphoria. You’ll have to pay a whopping $109 for the privilege, or find another way.
As part of Garmin’s ongoing Mother’s Day celebration, the Venu 4 is currently on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and REI in both the 41mm and 45mm configurations for $499.99 ($50 off), matching its best price to date. The Venu 4 is essentially a refreshed version of the Venu 3, only with expanded sleep tracking, the ability to log lifestyle habits (like caffeine intake), and extra accessibility features. Typically, the smartwatch is $100 more expensive than the last-gen model, meaning this limited-time promo takes the sting out a bit.
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is still available at Woot for $16.09 with code FIRE30, but if you want a more capable streaming device, Google’s speedy TV Streamer (4K) is available at Amazon and Best Buy for $76.99 ($23 off). That’s nearly the best price we’ve seen for the terrific set-top box, which offers built-in Google Assistant, serves as a Matter-ready smart home hub, and pulls together recs from across your favorite streaming services. Read our review.
Microsoft’s latest Xbox Wireless Headset is down to $89.99 ($40 off) at Amazon and Target, which is about $10 shy of its lowest price to date. The first-party gaming headset features Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth 5.3 support, as well as similar ear cup dials to the original model, which we found fantastic. You also get a solid 20 hours of battery life and better mics, which sound just as good with Xbox consoles and mobile devices as they do on PC.
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Sheena Vasani<![CDATA[Cricut’s Joy 2 makes creating stickers easier for beginners, and it’s on sale]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9213552026-04-30T12:45:06-04:002026-04-30T12:45:06-04:00
The Cricut Joy 2 doesn’t take up much desk space and looks pretty cute. | Image: Cricut
If you’ve ever thought about making your own stickers for Etsy or just for fun but don’t know where to begin, I’d recommend taking a look at the Cricut Joy 2. I’ve been testing one for a couple of weeks now, and as someone completely new to the Cricut ecosystem, I’ve found it to be a relatively beginner-friendly way to get started. It also costs less than most Cricut models and is currently discounted as part of the company’s sale. While the machine itself is $99, the bundles offer better value right now: the Essentials Bundle starts at $119 ($20 off) at Amazon and Cricut and includes supplies for 35 projects, while the Ultimate Bundle is down to $169 ($50 off) at Amazon and Cricut, and adds extra tools — including an iron press — for over 75 projects right out of the box.
Designed for smaller, everyday projects, the Cricut Joy 2 brings the company’s Print Then Cut feature to its entry-level lineup. That means you can print full-color designs using your home printer and then have the machine precisely cut them out, making it possible to create sticker sheets. In my testing, that’s been one of the most satisfying activities — and once you get the hang of it, it’s fairly quick and straightforward. (Just note that while you can use a laser printer, you’ll need to supply your own compatible sticker paper, as Cricut’s are designed for inkjet printers.) Beyond stickers, it can also create custom cards, simple vinyl decals, labels, bookmarks, and iron-ons, which I’ve found useful for both creative projects and more practical things like planner templates and drawer labels.
Setup is relatively straightforward, though Design Space — Cricut’s app for creating your design — does come with a bit of a learning curve. I struggled to get the hang of it, but after a few days of tutorials and using pre-made templates, it started to click and projects came together much more quickly. A big part of that was the free 30-day trial of Cricut Access subscription, which I used to experiment with a much larger library of templates, images, and fonts than what’s available for free. Just keep in mind it auto-renews after the trial, starting at $9.99 per month unless you cancel.
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Cameron Faulkner<![CDATA[$100 Nintendo gift cards are $20 off at Newegg today]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9211572026-04-30T11:19:43-04:002026-04-30T11:15:03-04:00
Nintendo eShop gift cards can be used to buy games, apparel, and even hardware or accessories from its online storefront. No matter what you want to get, you can save a fairly substantial amount by purchasing a twin-pack of $50 eShop gift cards from Newegg. Originally $100, you can get them for $80.50, and there’s a limit of 10 purchases per customer. Buying any more than one set of gift cards might seem outlandish, but it makes sense if you envision using the credit on purchases in the future. They can also be used to buy big-ticket items, like a Nintendo Switch 2.
If you’re considering a 15-inch smart calendar for yourself, or perhaps as a gift for Mother’s Day, you’ve got some options. For something slightly less expensive than Skylight’s $319.99 Calendar 2, the Cozyla Calendar Plus 2 is down to $279.99 for Amazon Prime members. The biggest advantage of the Cozyla model is it doesn’t require a subscription to access features like meal planning, chore tracking, and the ability to display photo and video screen savers. (In contrast to Skylight, which tucks them behind a $79 annual subscription.) The Cozyla model doesn’t include a wall mount like Skylight’s calendar, though.
It’s good to stay safe when you’re biking. That includes wearing a helmet, of course, but Garmin’s Varia Vue can illuminate the trails ahead with a peak 600 lumens of brightness and record footage in the case of an incident. Normally $549.99, the multi-function light is down to $449.99 at Amazon, its lowest price to date. The Varia Vue offers continuous 4K recording, though it’ll only be saved in the events leading up to an incident detected by its built-in accelerometer. From there, you can move the footage with the SD card, or with a paid subscription, footage can be automatically uploaded to the Garmin Vault cloud service over Wi-Fi.
Through late in the day on May 1st, Woot customers can save on an assortment of discounted PC gaming components. The catalog currently includes Nvidia RTX 30- and 50-series graphics cards, midrange motherboards for AMD or Intel builds, PC cases, and more. (The RAM that was on offer has sold out, unsurprisingly.) It’s worth checking out if you’re building a PC, or thinking of making some low-cost upgrades, and you can get 20 percent off (up to $20 off total) by using the code TWENTYOFFPC at checkout.
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Sheena Vasani<![CDATA[The best deals we found during Amazon’s Gaming Week]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9196712026-04-29T18:46:11-04:002026-04-29T11:14:53-04:00
The Deluxe edition of Elden Ring Nightreign comes with DLC and is on sale. | Image: Bandai Namco
Amazon’s annual Gaming Week is bringing discounts on video games, accessories, and PC components through May 4th. This event is smaller than Amazon’s other sales, but there are some genuinely good deals. This year, we’ve found deals on popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign, plus rare discounts on the Nex Playground console and on top-notch Nintendo Switch 2 controllers like the EasySMX S10. We’ve also found discounts on an assortment of laptops, monitors, and other gaming gear, some of which are happening at Amazon and other retailers, too.
Nex Playground
The Nex Playground is a motion-controlled console that uses its built-in camera to track your movements as you play on the TV. Designed for ages five and up, it comes with games like Fruit Ninja and Whack-a-Mole Deluxe. You can download more games, including titles featuring popular characters like Elmo, with a paid Play Pass subscription.
You can buy the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor for $324.99 ($125 off) at Amazon, which is its second-best price to date. The impressive eight-core processor can handle multitasking without slowing down, with fast clock speeds, surprising efficiency when under pressure, and a lot of cache memory compared to other models at this price point. AMD’s 3D V-Cache specializes in helping games run smoother and possibly faster, depending on the capabilities of your other components. Read our review.
Razer’s Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is on sale for $129.99 ($30 off), its second-best price, at Amazon and Best Buy. The accessory features a 35K DPI optical sensor, which lets gamers achieve more precise aim no matter their sensitivity preferences. It offers 13 programmable buttons, while Razer’s HyperScroll tilt wheel lets you lets you choose between controlled scrolling and quicker, free-spin scrolling. As a bonus, you also get customizable RGB lighting.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PlayStation 5)
The middle game in Square Enix’s trilogy of remakes, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the reimagining of the classic PS1 RPG with modern visuals, an expansive open world, new gameplay elements, and even better character development.
Resident Evil 7 BiohazardGold Edition for PlayStation 5 includes the base game and all major DLC for just $15.99 ($14 off) at Amazon. The game was the series’ first attempt at delivering scares in a first-person perspective, though it doesn’t betray its survival horror roots. Set partly in a rundown Louisiana home, players take on the role of Ethan Winters as he tries to find his missing wife. Read our Resident Evil 7 review.
The white Razer Raiju V3 Pro wireless controller is on sale for $169.99 ($50 off) at Amazon, marking its second-best price so far. Designed for the PlayStation 5 and PC, it’s built with competitive games in mind, offering low-latency wireless performance plus the ability to be wired for lower latency. It also features six remappable buttons and customizable triggers so you can tweak the controls to your liking, while the TMR magnetic joysticks are designed to resist drifting over time.
Elden Ring Nightreign (Deluxe Edition)
FromSoftware’s co-op title, Nightreign, pairs the visual flair and challenging combat of Elden Ring with a host of multiplayer elements, resulting in an ever-changing take on the beloved title. The Deluxe edition includes the game along with a digital artbook, The Forsaken Hollows DLC, and a soundtrack. If you buy it from Amazon, you also get a free poster. Read our review.
You can buy Kirby Star Allies at Amazon for $39.99 ($20 off) for $5 shy of its all-time low, making it one of the better prices we’ve seen for the whimsical Nintendo Switch title. Like most Kirby games, it’s simple and charming, with the co-op action and puzzles being the main draw. You can play with up to three other people, making it a great family-friendly option that’s easy to pick up and fun even for younger players. Read our review.
EasySMX S10
The EasySMX S10 is our favorite Switch 2 controller for people who don’t want to spend twice as much on Nintendo’s option. It offers an excellent take on HD rumble, along with amiibo support and the ability to wake the Switch remotely. It features a swappable eight-way (circular) D-pad, and can also work with PC, Steam Deck, and mobile devices.
Fire Emblem: Three Housesis available for $39.99 ($20 off) at Amazon. The strategy RPG combines thrilling turn-based battles with a more personal, story-driven approach compared to most of its predecessors. You play as a professor at a monastery, guiding students to become better in the classroom and on the battlefield, and it’s especially rewarding to build a bond with them over time (that is, unless you play on classic mode where your students die permanently in battle). Read our review.
Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025)
The Asus ROG Strix G16 should be able to run most games at high settings on its 1200p screen thanks to its Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU. The laptop also offers a 16-inch 165Hz display, nine ports, and loads of RGB lighting.
The Razer Barracuda X is down to $64.99 ($35 off) at Amazon, which is one of the better prices we’ve seen on the wireless headset. In his hands-on impressions from 2021, my colleague Cameron Faulkner noted that it sounds great for the price, while its lightweight design and breathable ear pads make it comfortable to wear for hours. It doesn’t support Bluetooth, but it does include a USB-C wireless transmitter, making it easy to use with devices like PC, Nintendo Switch 2, or the PlayStation 5.
AOC’s Q27GAZD QD-OLED gaming monitor (27-inches)
AOC’s 27-inch QD-OLED display offers a sharp 1440p resolution with a snappy 240Hz refresh rate. Its panel delivers vibrant colors and deep blacks, while the fast 0.03ms response time helps reduce motion blur in games.
You can pick up the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16gaming laptop for $1,639.99 ($560 off) at Amazon, marking one of its better prices to date. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX chip and an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, the duo can make short work of graphics-intensive games. The vibrant 16-inch WQXGA (1600p) display supports up to a snappy 240Hz refresh rate, and its 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD deliver fast loading times and solid multitasking capabilities.
MSI Cyborg 17
MSI’s Cyborg 17 is a huge gaming laptop for those on a budget. It features a 17.3-inch display with a fast 144Hz refresh rate, along with an Intel Core 7 240H processor, RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Like the smaller MSI Cyborg 14, it also sports MSI’s semi-transparent design.
