Month: October 2024

Cameron Faulkner/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.You can make any home theater instantly better with a new TV and a booming sound system. I mean, of course you can — heaps of money are great at solving problems like these. But here’s a savvy recommendation that’ll cost you less than $100: Give Govee’s smart TV lights a try, which add a reactive splash of ambient light behind your TV, matching the action that’s happening onscreen. Some of its models are discounted for October Prime Day, so you can get a set at a cheaper-than-usual price ahead of the colder months when it’s most fun to snuggle in front of the TV.Related:Best lighting kits for gamingBoth models I�…

Cameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.When Sony unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro in September, it snuck in another bit of news, which is that it’d begin selling refurbished PS5s — both the original disc drive edition and the digital edition that launched in 2020. After a few weeks with a “Coming Soon” banner attached to them, they’re now available to add to cart and purchase.Related:The 25 best PlayStation 5 gamesThe PS5 consoles with a disc drive costs $399.99, while the disc drive-less digital edition is $349.99. For those who aren’t interested in the $699.99 PS5 Pro, it’s great that the option exists for gamers to get in to the PS5 generation for the cost of a Nintendo Swi…

Cameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Discounts on the PlayStation Portal, Sony’s remote player for the PS5 with an 8-inch screen, are nearly impossible to come by. We’re surprised that Amazon has one for October Prime Day (and that is has lasted through day 2), but there’s a catch. The company has a large stock of “like new” units that were returned, and it’s clearing out its stock at the more reasonable price of $141 (these are normally $199.99 new) for Prime members. All you need to do to get this discount is add it to your cart, then watch the list price of $176.52 fall to $141.Related:The best gaming deals from day two of October Prime DayWe normally don’t feel comfort…

Photo: Ross Miller/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Amazon’s October Prime Day is a great opportunity to save on big ticket tech and gaming products. It’s also a time to get deals on affordable gadgets that can make life a bit easier. One such example is a compact fold-up keyboard, which we think should be part of any Steam Deck owners repertoire. We’ve found three great deals during day 2 of Prime Day, starting with the model that’s featured in our guide to the best accessories for Valve’s Steam Deck handheld PC, the iClever BK08 Bluetooth keyboard that includes a trackpad. It’s just $41.33 (was $52.99).iClever foldable Bluetooth keyboard with built-in trackpad$4…

Activision / BlizzardAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.For one day only, Woot is offering three-month Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions for just $29 (was $49.99). While the retailer is advertising about $36 for a three-month pass, if you use the code SAVE20 at checkout, you can knock an additional 20% off your total. If you want to stock up, Woot will let you pick up three passes at once and save around $60 for nine months of Xbox Game Pass.Three-month subscriptions of Game Pass Ultimate are regularly discounted to around $45 at places like Target and Amazon, but this is easily the best discount we’ve seen in some time. One-month subscriptions are also on…

Photo: Triton NoirCharlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 10-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy.Lots of folks say they want to get started painting miniatures, but they’re just not overly fond of Space Marines or anything else that Games Workshop is selling at the moment. That’s okay, because there are plenty of miniatures-based games out there for you to get excited about — including loads that you’ve likely never even heard of. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood of Venice is on sale right now as part of Amazon’s October Prime Day, and it’s an excellent example of how a small purchase can start you down the road to an amazing new hobby.Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood of Venice…

Image Composition: Ross Miller/PolygonRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.We’ve formally said our goodbyes to October Prime Day, where we’ve spent countless collective hours sifting through literally thousands of deals to find a few hundred we think are worth your time across video games, board games, Lego, and more. And from there, we’ve noticed a few that stood out as the best of the best, according to our favorite tastemakers out there — you, dear reader.Looking at the most popular deals among our readers, it’s clear that folks are gearing up for the changing of the seasons. Board games like Azul, Mysterium, Whitehall Mystery, and Spirit Island have domin…

ElgatoAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The Atomic Purple-colored Elgato Stream Deck Mk. 2 is currently discounted during Amazon’s October Prime Day for just $122.99 (was $159.99), the lowest price yet for the transparent purple desktop accessory.The Stream Deck (not to be confused with the Steam Deck) is a versatile accessory with 15 customizable buttons that can be programmed for use with content creation, productivity, gaming, and many other applications. The Stream Deck Mk. 2 is an improved model of the original, featuring a fixed-angle stand, a detachable USB-C connection, support for animated screensavers, and an interchangeable faceplate.Elgato St…

Image Composition: Ross Miller and Will Joel/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Amazon’s October Prime Day is almost over, having lasted the past two days. Many of these deals will last for the rest of the day (and some may surprise us and last even longer). To be safe, consider this your last chance to score great deals ahead of Black Friday in late November.Whether you’re looking for upgrades for your PC or Steam Deck, or you want some games and accessories for your Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation 5, this roundup is full of deals on the products we know you’ll like. Of note, Steam Deck owners might want this fold-up keyboard that we recommend while it’s…

Image Composition: Will Joel and Ross Miller/PolygonRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.It’s the final night of October Prime Day, and we know why you’re here. I mean, it’s kind of obvious from the headline you clicked on — you’re here to find the best deals on Magic: The Gathering for October Prime Day. And we aim to please!Compared with July Prime Day, this week’s sales follow a “less is more” motto, i.e. fewer picks but steep discounts. The big winners this time have been booster boxes like The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Set booster box for $115 and Foundations Play booster box for $90 — if past is prologue, then these are sure to move quickly. (We’…