Ars Technica
Today’s Dealmaster is highlighted by a notable deal on the Nintendo Switch Lite. At the time of this writing, those who purchased Nintendo’s portable video game console for the recommended price of $ 199 can receive another $ 20 in-store credit at no extra cost.
At GameStop and Best Buy, this comes in the form of an electronic gift card that will be sent to you by email after purchase. At Amazon, you will need to use the code “8RLOZI4Z5INC” to redeem a $ 20 promotional credit, either at checkout or through a drop-down list on the Switch Lite product page. Amazon will then apply the credit to your account within seven days. Please note that Amazon’s terms and conditions say the credit will expire 60 days after being applied, so you will want to spend it right after taking advantage of the deal. Either way, this is a good opportunity for those interested in the console to earn a nifty bonus along the way, as traditional discounts on Switch Lite have been extremely rare since the device’s launch in late 2019.
To keep you cool, Switch Lite is the lightest and most portable version of Nintendo’s ultra-popular gaming machine. It offers a 5.5-inch screen compared to the 6.2-inch panel of the standard Switch and weighs about 30 percent less. The main functional difference is that it is a fully portable machine – its “Joy-Con” controllers are not removable, it does not have a vibration motor or support and it cannot be attached to a TV or monitor. The smaller size means that it loses some of the battery life compared to the latest model of the normal Switch, too – about 3-7 hours here, compared to 4.5-9 hours on the larger model. But the rest of its internal hardware is virtually identical to the regular Switch, which means that it can play the same game library without a drop in performance (games that require a disconnected Joy-Con to play).
In addition, the Lite screen has the same 720p resolution as before, adds a genuine d-pad (which is much more comfortable), and its front buttons are smoother and less noisy. Most notably, the whole thing comes out $ 100 cheaper than the larger model. That said, Kyle Orland, senior game editor at Ars, called Switch Lite “the best portable system Nintendo has ever made” in our launch review, so if you don’t plan on using the Switch on your TV, save some money , and I’m not waiting to see what Nintendo’s supposed “Switch Pro” model will look like, it’s a worthwhile purchase.
If you’re not looking to buy a new switch, however, we also have offers on our preferred choice of noise-canceling wireless headsets, excellent indoor security cameras and gaming headsets for those on a budget, Roku’s latest high-end media streamer, Lego kits and more. You can take a look at our full summary below.
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The 10 best deals of the day
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Offers for laptops and desktop PCs
- Apple MacBook Pro (Late 2020) Laptop – Apple M1, 13.3 inch 2560×1600, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD for $ 1,149.99 on Amazon (discount seen at checkout – usually $ 1,299).
- Google Pixelbook Go Laptop – Intel Core i5-8200Y, 13.3 inch 1920 x 1080, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD for $ 791.87 on Amazon and Best Buy (usually $ 849).
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Laptop – Intel Core i5-1130G7, 13 inch 2160 x 1350, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD for $ 1,150 at Lenovo (use the code: THINKDEAL– normally $ 1,350).
- Lenovo 2-in-1 Duet Chromebook Tablet – MediaTek Helio P60T, 10.1 inch 1920 x 1200, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB eMMC for $ 249 at Best Buy (usually $ 299).
- Dell S2721D 27-inch monitor – 2560 x 1440, 75 Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $ 199.99 Dell and Amazon (typically $ 250).
- LG 27GN800-B 27-inch game monitor – 2560 x 1440, 144 Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $ 346.99 on Amazon and BuyDig (usually $ 385).
- SK Hynix Gold P31 (500 GB) internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 NVMe for $ 67.49 on Amazon (10% coupon clip– normally $ 75).
- SK Hynix Gold P31 (1TB) internal PCIe Gen 3 NVMe SSD for $ 121.49 on Amazon (10% coupon clip– normally $ 135).
- Crucial P5 (500 GB) PCIe Gen 3 NVMe internal SSD for $ 61.99 on Amazon (usually $ 72).
- Samsung 980 Pro (1 TB) PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD for $ 199.74 on Amazon (usually $ 230).
- Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 desktop computer speakers for $ 89.99 on Amazon (usually $ 121).
Nintendo
Video game offers
- Hitman 3 (PS5, Xbox) for $ 49.94 on Amazon and Walmart (usually $ 60).
- Fenyx Rising Immortals (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch) for $ 29.88 on Amazon (usually $ 40).
- Devil May Cry 5 – Special Edition (PS5) for $ 29.99 on Amazon (usually $ 40).
- Resident Evil 2 (PS4) for $ 17.99 on Amazon (usually $ 22).
- Death Stranding (PS4) for $ 19.99 on GameStop (usually $ 30).
- Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition (Xbox, digital) for $ 4.49 at Microsoft (also on Xbox Game Pass – usually $ 10).
- Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Xbox, PS4, digital) for $ 31.99 on Microsoft and PlayStation Store (also on Xbox Game Pass – usually $ 40).
- Final Fantasy VII (Xbox, PS4, digital) for $ 7.99 on Microsoft and PlayStation Store (also on Xbox Game Pass – usually $ 16).
- Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remastered (PS4, digital) for $ 12.49 on PlayStation Store (usually $ 20).
- Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate (PS5, PS4, digital) for $ 29.99 on the PlayStation Store (usually $ 45).
Game Deals
Jeff Dunn
TV offers and home entertainment
Jeff Dunn
Electronics Deals
- Sony WH-1000XM4 Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $ 278 on Amazon and Adorama (usually $ 321).
- Bose 700 noise-canceling headphones (soapstone) Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $ 299 on Amazon and Walmart (usually $ 365).
- Sony WH-1000XM3 (model 2018) Bluetooth headphones with noise cancellation for $ 199.99 on the Focus Camera (use the code: BDTHANKS– normally $ 330).
- Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $ 169.99 on eBay and Best Buy (usually $ 270).
- Jabra Elite 45h Bluetooth on-ear headphones for $ 69.99 on Amazon (usually $ 95).
- Jabra Move Style Edition Bluetooth headphones for $ 24.99 on eBay via Jabra (usually $ 80).
- Aukey EP-T32 true wireless sports earbuds for $ 27.49 on Amazon (45% coupon clip– normally $ 47).
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- SanDisk Extreme (500 GB) external portable SSD for $ 89.99 on Amazon (usually $ 95).
- Samsung T7 (500 GB) external portable SSD for $ 79.99 on Amazon and Best Buy (typically $ 85).
- Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II wireless keyboard for $ 77.39 at Lenovo (use the code: XTRA10ACC– normally $ 86).
- Logitech MX Master 2S wireless office mouse for $ 49.99 at Lenovo (use the code: MXMASTER50– normally $ 70).
- Apple Watch Series 6 smartwatch (44 mm, red) for $ 379.99 on Amazon (usually $ 410).
- Unlocked smartphone TCL 10L (64GB) for $ 174.99 on Amazon ($ 75 coupon clip– usually $ 250).
- Aukey DR02 1080p car dash cam for $ 48.98 on Amazon (usually $ 70).
Jeff Dunn
Smart home device offerings
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Miscellaneous accessories and businesses
Corey Gaskin
- Apple MagSafe Charger 15 W Wireless Charger for iPhone 12 for $ 34 on Amazon and Walmart (usually $ 39).
- Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation) and iPad Air (4th generation) for $ 199 on Amazon (usually $ 289).
- Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd / 4th generation) for $ 249.99 on Amazon (discount seen at checkout – usually $ 330).
- Apple Smart Folio Case (white) for 10.9-inch iPad Air (4th generation) for $ 39 on Amazon (usually $ 79).
- DJI Osmo Pocket portable camera – 12 MP, 4K @ 60 Hz for video for $ 199 on Amazon (usually $ 270).
- Jackery Explorer 500 – 500 W, 518wH, 3x USB-A, AC power station, 12 V car socket for $ 419.99 on Amazon and Jackery ($ 80 coupon clip– normally $ 500).
- Logitech Slim Folio keyboard cover for iPad (8th / 7th generation) for $ 84.99 on Amazon (usually $ 97).
- LapGear Sidekick lap table with phone holder for $ 14.99 on Amazon (fits up to 15.6-inch laptops – usually $ 20).