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It’s time for another Dealmaster! Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a new low price on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Gamepad, which is Down to $42.50 on Amazon. If you prefer to shop elsewhere, it is also available for 50 cents more at Best Buy. The wireless gamepad usually retails for $50, so this isn’t a huge discount, but it’s the best price we’ve tracked.
we Pro 2 gave a positive review When it was launched last year, it was described as “more useful, more comfortable and customizable.” Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Although it costs less than $20. The console works across Switch, PC, macOS, Android, iOS, and Raspberry Pi devices. Compared to Nintendo’s “Pro” pad, its biggest plus is its two programmable back buttons. these can make withdrawal Some inputs in faster, competitive-minded games are more convenient because you won’t have to physically move your hands like you normally would. The console is well-designed and ergonomic, with large face buttons, joysticks with a satisfactory level of tension, and an even weight balance. Unlike the Pro Controller, the Pro 2 also has analog triggers; This means that they will respond to varying levels of pressure, which can be useful, for example, in gradual acceleration in a racing game, rather than continuing to depress the gas pedal fully. The D-pad is a bit more powerful than what you’d find on a PS5 or Xbox console, as it takes after the old Super Nintendo, but the taps look crisp and distinct, so it works well for 2D consoles or old-school puzzle games like tetris. 8BitDo also has a fairly extensive companion app that lets you reset inputs, create and assign macros, and adjust the sensitivity of the joysticks and triggers. These mods can be saved, among other things, via three separate profiles.
The Pro 2 does not work with PlayStation or Xbox consoles. On the Switch, it lacks amenities like the NFC reader for Support Amiibo And the ability to wake the console from sleep mode. The Switch Pro console also has better battery life, lasting about 40 hours compared to the Pro 2’s 20, although the latter is by no means poor. However, if you want a feature-rich console that you’ll use across platforms, the Pro 2 is a solid choice, and this bargain price only increases its value.
If you’d rather use a mouse and keyboard than a gamepad, our roundup includes the best price we’ve tracked for Razer’s Viper Ultimate, Which went down to $52. We previously called this The best wireless gaming mouse you can buyAnd while it’s now two years old, it’s an exceptionally lightweight (74g) and responsive option for both competitive FPS games and everyday action. It’s not the most unique thing – Razer’s Synapse application It can be a pain at times — and it charges via microUSB instead of USB-C, but it’s as left-friendly as it is right. It also allows you to save settings that are modified on the mouse, and the cable that comes with it is very flexible. It usually retails for around $90 in recent months, but this deal is more handy for anyone looking for a high-performance gaming mouse. If you don’t like the relatively low profile Viper Ultimate, Razer’s Basilisk Ultimate is a good alternative also for salealbeit for $19 as of this writing.
Beyond that, we also have good deals on The latest iPad Air from AppleAnd the Recommended Bluetooth Speakers And the Shipping Equipment who denied plural Card crafting board game 7 wondersfor us Best video game of 2021, and much more. You can take a look at the full curated list below.
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Today’s special deals
- 8BitDo Pro 2 Switch / PC Wireless Game Controller for $43 (
$50) at AmazonAnd the best buy - Razer Viper Ultimate Wireless gaming mouse for $52 (
$90) at AmazonAnd the best buyAnd the Jim Stop - 7 wonders board game $29 (
$41) at AmazonAnd the targeting - Psychology Pioneers 2 (Xbox, PC) for $36 (
$50) at X-BoxAnd the Humble (also on Game Pass) - Apple iPad Air (2022) 10.9 inch tablet for $560 (
$599) at Amazon - Apple Smart Keyboard For iPad Pro 11 inch + iPad Air For $100 dollars (
$160) at AmazonAnd the Walmart - Game and watch Nintendo: The Legend of Zelda about $43 (
$50) at AmazonAnd the Jim Stop - Anker Soundcore Motion + portable bluetooth speaker for $84 (
106 dollars) at New (use the code: MKTCV8T24) - Anker Powerport Strip 3 USB power strip (5 feet, 3x AC, 3x USB-A, total USB output 18W) for 13 dollars (
$24) at Amazon (use the code: ANK9131M2) - in stock: Microsoft Xbox Series X + Extra Xbox Wireless Controller + Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Xbox) for $574 (
$580) at Microsoft
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Electronics Deals
- 8BitDo Pro 2 Switch / PC Wireless Game Controller for $43 (
$50) at AmazonAnd the best buy - Apple iPad Air (2022) 10.9 inch tablet for $560 (
$599) at Amazon - Anker Soundcore Motion + portable bluetooth speaker for $84 (
106 dollars) at New (use the code: MKTCV8T24) - Game and watch Nintendo: The Legend of Zelda about $43 (
$50) at AmazonAnd the Jim Stop - LG C1 (2021) 55 inch 4K OLED TV for 1197 USD (
$1,355) at AmazonAnd the WalmartAnd the targetingAnd the best buy - Hisense U7G (2021) 55 inch 4K LED TV for $553 (
$645) at ebay (use the code: Shopping 15) - Samsung QN90A (2021) 85 inch 4K LED TV for 3000 Dollars (
3350 USD) at SamsungAnd the AmazonAnd the best buy
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Laptop and Desktop Deals
- Samsung 970 Evo Plus (500GB NVMe) Internal PCIe 3.0 Hard Disk Drive for $60 (
$69) at Amazon - WD elements (14 TB) Desktop hard drive for files $260 (
310 bucks) at New (use the code: 93XSR77) - AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Hexa-core / 12-thread desktop processor for $229 (
$285) at AmazonAnd the Walmart - LG 34GN850-B 34-inch curved gaming monitor (3440 x 1440, IPS, 160Hz, FreeSync, G-Sync compatible) $750 (
$990) at Adorama (discount in cart) - Gigabyte G34WQC 34″ Curved Gaming Monitor (3440 x 1440, 144Hz, VA, FreeSync) for $390 (
$420) at AmazonAnd the best buy - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 13.5 inch 2-in-1 Laptop (Core i7-1160G7, 2256 x 1504, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,189 (
1500 dollars) at Lenovo (use the code: titanover)
Jeff Dunn
Video game deals
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Switch) for 55 dollars (
$60) at AmazonAnd the Walmart (discount in cart) - inside (Switch) for 3 dollars (
$15) at Nintendo eShop (5 dollars in GOGAnd the epic) - Axiom Verge (Switch, computer) for 6 dollars (
$15) at Nintendo eShopAnd the epic - Psychology Pioneers 2 (Xbox, PC) for $36 (
$50) at X-BoxAnd the Humble (also on Game Pass) - take two (Xbox, PS4, PC) for $16 (
$25) at AmazonAnd the X-BoxAnd the PSN (also on Game Pass) - Legendary Edition Mass Effect (Xbox, PS4, PC) for $25 (
$35) at targetingAnd the X-BoxAnd the PSN (also on Game Pass) - Yakuza Remastered Collection (PS4) for $16 (
$25) at PSN - Metal Gear Solid V: The Ultimate Experience (PS4) for 4 dollars (
$15) at PSN - lost judgment (PS5) for $27 (
$35) at Amazon - Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (PC, PS4) for 10 bucks (
$15) at HumbleAnd the PSN - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC, Xbox, PS4) for 10 bucks (
$20) at AmazonAnd the X-BoxAnd the PSNAnd the epic (also on Game Pass)
- Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (computer) for 14 dollars (
$30) at GogAnd the steam - encryption (computer) for 14 dollars (
$19) at GogAnd the HumbleAnd the epic - death door (PC, PS5, PS4) for 14 dollars (
$19) at GogAnd the HumbleAnd the epicAnd the PSN (also on Game Pass) - Prophet (computer) for 8 dollars (
$15) at GogAnd the HumbleAnd the epic - Control: Ultimate Edition (computer) for $12 (
$20) at GogAnd the epic - monkey outside (computer) for 5 dollars (
10 bucks) at GogAnd the HumbleAnd the epic - hero ring (computer) for 7 dollars (
$12) at GogAnd the HumbleAnd the epic - Hades (computer) for $16 (
$20) at epic (also on Game Pass) - Olija (computer) for 7 dollars (
$12) at GogAnd the HumbleAnd the epic (also on Game Pass) - sable (computer) for $17 (
$22) at GogAnd the epic (also on Game Pass) - untitled goose game (computer) for 10 bucks (
$15) at epic
