Karthik Iyer is a writer at 9to5Toys, serving recommendations and deals on PC, games, computing parts, and other gaming accessories. When he’s not fishing around for products and deals to improve your computing and gaming experience, you can find him playing games, or building gaming rigs and mechanical keyboards. Contact him directly at karthik@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, feedback, and more.
As part of a wider sale on Baseus charging gear, Woot is offering the brand’s 10,000mAh Picogo power bank with a built-in USB-C cable for $17.99 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). This is originally a $50 battery pack which is now fetching $40 at Amazon. Today’s deal at Woot delivers a 55% markdown on its usual going rate, marking the return of the lowest price we can find for this model. It’s a great option to consider if you’re on the hunt for a tiny power bank that is easier to carry around, and you can learn more about it below along with deals on other Baseus gear.
We just spotted a deal at Amazon that drops Razer’s Viper V3 Pro Faker Edition gaming mouse down to $147.59 shipped. This special edition variant of the standard Viper V3 Pro model hit the scene earlier this year in February carrying a $180 price tag, and it’s now seeing an 18% markdown. Today’s deal takes $32 off its original price to deliver the steepest discount we’ve tracked for it so far. This mouse is now fetching $6 less than its previous all-time low, and you can learn more about it below.
If you’re looking to pick up a new controller for your Switch 2, 8Bitdo’s latest Ultimate 2 model is down at $62.99 shipped. Don’t forget to clip the on-page 10% off coupon to see the discounted price during checkout. This is a new model that launched last month with a $70 price tag. Today’s deal matches the lowest price we first tracked for this model last month, making this a great time to snag if you missed out on the previous offer. It comes in black and white, and they’ve both hit the $63 low today. Read on for more details.
We just spotted a deal at Amazon that drops HyperX’s Pulsefire Haste 2 gaming mouse down to $38.77 shipped. This is regularly a $50 unit that has fetched as much as $60 in recent months, so you’re looking at a solid $21 discount right now. Today’s 35% markdown drops it down to the lowest price we’ve tracked for this model to date. You can also get this in white, though it’s currently going for $49.99 shipped with a lighter 17% discount on its listed price. Head below for more details.
We just spotted a deal at Amazon that gets you SanDisk’s Ultra Luxe 1TB USB 3.2 flash drive for $79.99 shipped. This particular model originally hit the scene carrying a $105 price tag and has lately been sitting at the $90 mark. Today’s 24% discount on its listed price shaves $10 off its usual going rate, marking the return of the lowest price we’ve tracked for it to date. Head below for more details.
The official Sharge storefront over at Amazon is now offering its Disk M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure for $33.14 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. This is originally a $60 unit that’s been fetching $39 since the beginning of this month. Today’s 15% discount marks the return of the lowest price we first tracked for it earlier this year. It’s available in Yellow and Gray colorways, and they’re both down to $33 today. Head below for more details.
Woot has kicked off yet another big PC sale, featuring a wide range of gear – from monitors and peripherals to Copilot+ PCs and gaming accessories. Prices start as low as $40, including deals on headsets and more. Most items are in brand new condition, but there are also factory reconditioned options available at even steeper discounts. Hit the jump to catch some of our favorites from the sale, and be sure to grab them before they’re gone.
We are now tracking a deal at Amazon that drops the Alienware 25 FHD IPS gaming monitor down to $249.99 shipped. This is regularly a $350 display which is currently fetching its full price directly at Dell, and it’s now seeing a solid $100 discount. Today’s deal makes this already affordable gaming monitor with a 360Hz panel even easier on your pocket, and it’s now down to the lowest price we’ve tracked for it. This is a great option to consider if you’re looking for a budget gaming display or simply want a speedy and responsive panel to play competitive titles, and you can learn more about it below.
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For only $20, you’re getting a great value combo that includes a full-sized keyboard with dedicated media controls for play, pause, and volume adjustments. The keyboard features 6-zone RGB lighting as well to add a touch of color to your setup, and it’s paired with a matching mouse that offers an optical sensor, ambidextrous design, and its own RGB lighting. If you’re shopping for new peripherals without spending much, this RGB combo is hard to beat at this price point.
Over at Amazon, you’ll find Sony’s INZONE M10S 27-inch 480Hz QHD OLED gaming monitor down at $714.99 shipped. Originally launched at $1,100, this display has recently been selling for around $880 on Amazon. Today’s deal – also available at Best Buy – knocks an extra $165 off that price, bringing it down to $715, which is a whopping $385 less than the original launch price. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this QHD monitor, and you can learn more about it below.
While you can still grab Microsoft’s regularly $1,500 Surface Pro 11 2-in-1 down at $990 today, we just spotted another deal on ASUS’ ZenBook Copilot+ PC that’s worth considering. Best Buy is currently offering ASUS’ ZenBook A14 OLED Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC in beige down at $749.99 shipped. Regularly $1,000, this lightweight notebook is now seeing a 25% markdown. Today’s deal takes $250 off this laptop’s usual going rate to land at the lowest price we can find. This is among the lightest Copilot+ laptops out there, and you can learn more about it in detail below.
These are among the smallest USB-C chargers out there – perfect for stowing them away in your EDC for travel kit. What we particularly like about these units is that they’re all super compact and have foldable prongs. You can also get them in few different colors, all down to their lowest prices at just $10. These aren’t the fastest chargers out there, but they get the job done while adding a splash of color to your charging setup.
Over at Amazon, you’ll find UGREEN’s official Amazon storefront offering Prime members its Uno 2-in-1 Qi2 wireless charging dock for $45.59 shipped. This is regularly a $70 unit which is now going for $24 less. Today’s 35% discount at Amazon knocks it down to one of the lowest prices we have tracked for it to date, and it’s now within $4 of its all-time low. This is definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for a new Qi2-certified charging stand, and you can learn more about it below.
We are now tracking a deal at Amazon that gets you Corsair’s wireless K70 CORE TKL mechanical gaming keyboard for $99.99 shipped. This is regularly a $150 gaming keyboard, which is now seeing a straight-up $50 discount. Today’s deal marks the return of the lowest price we tracked for it last month, and it’s now going for the full retail price as the wired model which is also down at $69.99 shipped right now. This is a good option to consider if you’re looking to pick up a new keyboard for your battlestation, and you can learn more about it below.
We are now tracking a deal at Amazon that drops Microsoft’s Surface Pro 11 Copilot+ PC in the Platinum colorway down to $990.19 shipped. The model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD discounted today regularly goes for $1,500, so you’re looking at a solid 34% markdown. We saw the same machine in the Sapphire colorway drop to $900 earlier this year in April, but this is the first time we’ve seen the Platinum one fall below the $1,000 mark. Today’s deal saves you $510 on this model which can go towards Microsoft’s Flex keyboard or other accessories that’ll improve the overall experience of using this machine, so be sure to secure your unit while you can. Head below for more details.
As part of its updated video game sale, Woot is once again 8Bitdo’s Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller in white for $26.99 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). This is regularly a $50 gamepad which is currently fetching full price at Amazon. It hit the $27 mark for the first time earlier this year in April, and today’s deal marks the return of that price a 46% markdown. This is the lowest price we have seen this unit fetch, and you can learn more about it below.
Over at Amazon, you’ll find Baseus’ official Amazon storefront offering its 100W 20,000mAh power bank for $39.99 shipped with the promo code 5RFDN4KM which auto-applies at checkout. This is regularly a $100 battery pack which is now seeing a solid 60% markdown. Today’s deal shaves $60 off its usual going rate to match the lowest price we briefly tracked for it a couple of months back at Woot. This is the first time this unit has dropped below the $53 mark at Amazon, so be sure to snag it after you get more details below.
Unlike most power strips on the market, this one’s a compact model that takes very little space. Despite its small foot-print, though, it comes with as many as 8 AC outlets – four on the top and two on each side. They’re also neatly separated from the USB array on the front, which includes a 20W Type-C port. This even offers surge protection and comes in both black and white colors.
Seagate has debuted a 4TB variant of its storage expansion card for the Xbox Series X and S consoles. This new model will join the 1TB and 2TB units that originally hit the scene back in 2021. It’s ideal for Xbox users who want to upgrade their storage without the hassle of managing multiple smaller cards. This 4TB model is now up for grabs for $429.99 shipped at Best Buy with a $70 launch deal, making this a great time to snag it if you were eyeing one. Head below for a closer look along with more details.
As part of its Deals of the Day offers, Best Buy is offering Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PC powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite down at $799.99 shipped. That’s straight up a $400 discount on a machine that hit the scene last year alongside a bunch of Snapdragon Copilot laptops carrying a $1,200 price tag. Today’s 33% discount marks the return of the lowest price we first tracked for it earlier this year, making it a great time to snag if you missed out on the previous offer. Head below for more details.
As part of its updated Video Game Super sale, Woot is now offering 8Bitdo’s Retro 87 Xbox Edition mechanical keyboard down at $74.99 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). This model from the brand’s popular Retro TKL lineup hit the scene just ahead of Black Friday last November with a $120 price tag. Today’s deal offers a 38% discount to knock $45 off the regular price. This is the lowest price we’ve tracked for this keyboard outside the limited app-only offers that briefly had it for $67.50. The same model, in case you’re wondering, is currently fetching its full price at $120 at Amazon, and you can learn more about it below.
Alongside the long list of games announced during its first Xbox Developer Direct showcase of 2025, Microsoft officially announced its rumored Xbox gaming handheld. The brand has partnered with ASUS to announce them as ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and these will be available to purchase later this year during the holidays. Microsoft has announced two new handhelds – the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These new models essentially build upon the existing ROG Ally handhelds and you can learn more about them in detail below.
Welcome to 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly – your go-to spot for the notable deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. We just wrapped up a huge week with Nintendo’s Switch 2 stealing all the spotlights, but there were also plenty of great deals making rounds across retailers. Samsung’s Discover Summer sale brought in some fresh deals for folks looking to upgrade their battlestation, and the brand is still offering huge discounts and freebies like a 32-inch 4K M7 Smart monitor with select gaming displays and storage solutions. All of the best Samsung deals – alongside a bunch of other deals on keyboards, gamepads, SSDs, and more – are waiting for you down below.
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This is one of the more unique cables Baseus has in its lineup, and it’s a pretty useful one with a built-in LED on the connector that lets you monitor power output in real time. It’s a 6.6-foot cable which is fully braided for enhanced durability, and it supports up to 100W power delivery and data transfer speeds of up to 480MB/s.
We just spotted a deal that gets you an Xbox Series S 1TB in the Robot White colorway down at $379.99 shipped at Walmart via Antonline. This is one of the first deals we’ve seen for this console since Microsoft announced a significant price hike on Xbox consoles last month, which raised the price of the 1TB Series S to $430. Although it briefly dropped to $360 at Amazon after the price increase, it’s now selling there for around $400. However, Walmart currently has the best deal if you’re looking to grab one without paying full price. Head below for more details.
Amazon is now offering the best price we have tracked for 8Bitdo’s officially licensed Jade Green Ultimate wireless gamepad down at $49.99 shipped. This particular model hit the scene carrying a $70 price tag earlier this year, and it’s now seeing a 29% markdown. Today’s deal shaves $20 off its usual going rate, landing it $13 below its previous low and our mention from last month. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this model, and you can learn more about it below.
We just spotted a deal at Amazon that drops Ray-Ban’s Meta Wayfarer smart glasses in the Shiny Black colorway down to $239.20 shipped. This is regularly a $299 pair, which is now seeing a rare deal with $60 off. Today’s 20% markdown lands this model back to its lowest price we first tracked during Black Friday last year, making this a great time to snag if you missed out on the previous deals and were waiting for a new wave of deals. You can get the same Wayfarer style in different colors, and they’re all seeing a 20% discount right now. Head below for more details.
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It’s hard to go wrong with this $19 carrying case to protect your new console. It comes with a “pressure-resistant” hardshell case with dense “waterproof” fabric. What I particularly like about this unit is that it comes with space to store up to 10 cartridges as well, along with a pouch for cables, chargers, and more.
We are now tracking a deal at Amazon that drops Microsoft’s new 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC Platinum colorway to $899.99 shipped. This is originally a $1,300 machine that has fetched as much as $1,205 in recent months at Amazon. Today’s deal delivers a solid $400 discount on its original price, landing it $50 below its previous all-time low. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this particular model to date, and you can learn more about it below.
As part of its ongoing Discover Summer sale, Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook Plus in Neptune Blue colorway is currently going for $624.99 shipped. That’s $125 off its usual going rate and the best we have tracked for it this year. This model originally launched at $750, and today’s deal brings it down to one of the lowest prices we’ve seen since its debut in October of last year. It has only dropped below today’s discounted rate once before, and the current price is just $25 higher than that all-time low. Today’s deal is also matched at Best Buy, and you can learn more about this machine below.
We just spotted a deal at Amazon that drops Lenovo’s Legion Go PC gaming handheld down to $499.99 shipped. This is the base variant with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage that has fetched as much as $649 in recent months. The same model, in case you’re wondering, is currently going for $600 at Best Buy. Today’s deal at Amazon shaves $149 off its usual going rate to mark the lowest price we have tracked for it this year. This also happens to be one of the lowest prices we have tracked for it to date, and it’s now within $27 of its all-time low from Black Friday last year. Head below for more details.
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You’re getting a great deal here, considering that just one of these chargers typically goes for $26. On top of that, you’re also getting included Type-C cables, each 3.3 feet long. These chargers support 45W fast charging for your new iPhone and are compact enough to slip into your bag with ease.
As part of its ongoing Discover Summer sale, Samsung is offering its 2TB 990 Pro heatsink SSD down at $149.99 shipped. This $210 drive has lately been sitting at the $180 mark at Amazon, but today’s deal at Samsung shaves $30 off its usual going rate to land it at one of the lowest prices we have tracked so far. We’ve seen this drive go for less in the past, but today’s deal marks the lowest price we have tracked for it this year outside of Samsung’s limited EPP/EDU offers. Head below for more details.
Anker’s official Amazon storefront is offering its MagGo power bank with an Apple Watch charger for $49.99 shipped. This battery pack debuted at IFA last year in September carrying an $80 price tag, and you can save a solid $30 on it by cashing in on today’s deal. This is a limited-time Lightning Deal and it’s already selling fast. The price will go back up once the discounted stock runs out, so be sure to grab it while you can. It’s available in four different colors, but only the black one is down to the $50 mark today, while the white, green, and pink ones are going for $54.99 shipped. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this versatile power bank, and you can learn more about it below.
This Black Myth: Wukong edition of the Ultimate 2C controller delivers serious value at this price with features like Hall Effect triggers and joysticks, a 1,000Hz polling rate, a tactile D-pad, and remappable Fast Bumpers (R4/L4), among other things. The highlight here has to be the custom design which makes it stand out from other models, and it’s compatible with Windows and Android.
Dell is currently offering its popular 32-inch Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED gaming monitor for $899.99 shipped. This is regularly a $1,200 monitor which is seeing a $300 discount right now. Today’s 25% markdown lands this 240Hz 4K monitor within $50 of its all-time low price, making this a great time to snag and upgrade your battlestation. Head below for more details.
We are now tracking a deal at Amazon that drops Elgato’s Stream Deck MK.2 down to $129.99 shipped. This 15-key macro pad normally sells for $150, but it’s now available with a solid $20 discount. While we’ve seen it dip lower in the past, today’s deal matches the lowest price we’ve tracked this year, making it a great time to strike. You can also get it in white, though it’s currently going for $139.99 shipped with a lighter 7% discount. Head below for more details.
We just spotted a deal at Amazon that drops Lexar’s 1TB NM790 SSD with heatsink down to $67.49 shipped. This particular drive has fetched as much as $95 in recent months, so you’re looking at a solid $27 discount right now. This is the lowest price we have tracked for this drive this year, and it’s now fetching $1 less than its previous 2025 low. The 2TB and 4TB variants of this drive are also discounted right now, so be sure to check them out after you get more details below.
We just spotted a deal at Best Buy that gets you Lenovo’s IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook for $299 shipped. This is regularly a $499 machine which is now seeing a solid $200 discount. Today’s 40% discount marks the lowest price we can find for this 2-in-1 notebook in brand-new condition, and it’s now fetching $30 less than its previous all-time low. This is a great time to snag one if you’re looking for a 2-in-1 Chromebook with a keyboard, and you can learn more about it below.
Update: Samsung’s officially licensed Switch 2 Express microSD card is now up for pre-order at Target for $59.99 shipped. Folks who don’t want to wait can also snag either PNY’s $45 Express microSD cards or Onn’s Express memory cards starting at $35.88 shipped. More details below.
Nintendo’s new Switch 2, in case you missed it, supports only microSD Express cards – same size as regular microSDs, but with much faster speeds. While the format has existed for a while, it’s gaining more traction now thanks to the Switch 2. According to Nintendo, you’ll need a microSD Express card to play games off the Switch 2 console, and the standard microSDs will only let you load screenshots and videos. Only a few manufacturers have released Express microSD cards so far, but we expect more to show up with the Switch 2 becoming the first mainstream gaming device to support them. Here are the ones available now – perfect to grab one alongside your Switch 2 pre-order.
Welcome to 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly – your go-to spot for the notable deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This week we’re tracking some solid deals on Samsung’s Odyssey gaming monitors, with a bunch of currently down at their lowest prices with up to $850 off. The brand’s latest 2025 Odyssey OLED and 3D monitors are also on sale right now, and they’re worth considering if you missed out on its Memorial Day BOGO offers from last week. We also spotted some solid deals over the last few days on gaming peripherals like mechanical keyboards, gamepads, and more – making it a great week overall for anyone looking to upgrade their setup. Many of them are still live, so hit the jump to get all the details.
Sharge already has some of the most unique power banks on the market, and it just added another one to its lineup. The brand just unleashed the new Flow Mini 2 5,000mAh power bank at Amazon, which is an updated version of the original Flow, and it’s seeing a nice launch deal at $23.92 Prime shipped. Don’t forget to clip the on-page 20% off coupon to see the discounted price during checkout. Also, folks without a Prime membership can dodge the shipping fee by checking out with items worth over $35 in the cart. This brand-new model just hit Amazon carrying a $30 price tag, but you can use the coupon to save $6 on it right now with the launch offer. Head below for more details.
One of the more noticeable omissions on the Switch 2 is the lack of Hall effect sticks on its Joy-Cons. The same goes for Nintendo’s new Pro Controller for the Switch 2, which also doesn’t appear to include Hall effect sticks – at least there are now mentions of it on the official site. If you’re looking for a more durable and drift-resistant alternative, PowerA’s new Advantage Wired Controller is definitely worth considering. This is the brand’s latest release which is now up for pre-order starting at $39.99 shipped. It comes in a few different finishes, but only the white one has Lumectra lighting and is priced at $49.99 shipped. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details.
Several manufacturers, including Lexar and Samsung, have released new Express microSD cards in the months following the Switch 2 announcement. Now, PNY is joining them with its new offerings, and it’s latest memory cards come with 128GB and 256GB storage, both capable of delivering read and write speeds of up to 890MB/s. The prices for these start at $44.99 shipped, and you can grab them now from Amazon. Head below for a closer look and more details.
Update: Nintendo has officially confirmed via a statement that the Switch 2 only supports VRR in handheld mode. A Nintendo spokesperson shared this information with the folks over at Nintendo Life. The brand removed the mentions of VRR in docked mode from its official website, and confirmed the same via a statement with an apology for the confusion. More details about its processor are in the original post below.
It’s no secret that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be a major step up in performance, but what’s actually under the hood? Nintendo’s official specs sheet says it has a “custom processor made by Nvidia,” but what exactly is this new chip and what can we expect from it? A recent deep dive from Digital Foundry sheds light on the hardware powering Nintendo’s next-gen console. Hit the jump for more details and a quick side-by-side comparison of the original Switch and the Switch 2’s specifications.
After days of teasing, 8Bitdo has officially unveiled its new all-button arcade controllers. The company has introduced two versions: one compatible with the Nintendo Switch and PC, and an officially licensed Xbox Edition designed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows. Both models are now available for pre-order on Amazon starting at $89.99 shipped, with a release date scheduled for July 15. These listings also fall under the Amazon pre-order Guarantee, meaning you’ll be charged the lowest price if they fall to a lower price between now and release. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details.
Sandisk just unleashed the new WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with cutting-edge PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, which it says is the world’s fastest PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD on the market. This sleek storage drive is said to deliver read speeds up to 14,900MB/s and capacities up to 4TB (8TB coming later this year), making it a great option to consider if you’re looking to upgrade your battlestation or working setup for gaming, content creation, and more. Both regular and heatsink variants of the new 8100 SSD are now up for grabs, and prices for these start at $179.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details.
The ESR MagMouse, which launched on Kickstarter just over a week ago, aims to solve a specific problem: making your mouse easier to carry. While you can always toss it into your backpack, what about those moments when you’re quickly moving between meetings or classes and want to carry it more conveniently with your laptop? According to the brand, its new $36 MagMouse (now $26 for early backers) – which I’ve been testing for about a week – is designed specifically for that purpose. The mouse works as advertised and I’m here to tell you all about it. Hit the jump for more details.
