Month: November 2020

The Razer Kraken Tournament edition is a fantastic universal gaming headset that’s on sale for an even better price. Normally $100, Amazon is releasing the Kraken for only $55. It boasts 7.1 surround sound and has a noise-canceling mic. The cushions are infused with cooling gel to help them remain comfortable throughout lengthy gaming sessions. The Kraken Tournament edition is compatible with every major platform, including PS5 and Xbox Series X.

SteelSeries makes some of the highest performing and most comfortable gaming headsets on the market today. The Arctis 5 wired headset is no exception. It boasts 7.1 virtual surround sound that pinpoints audio to provide an immersive listening experience. The Arctis 5 also has RGB lighting on the ear cups to give it some extra style points. The Arctis 5 is compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC and is available for $30 off at Best Buy for Black Friday.

Another headset that supports every major platform, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro is a great choice for those looking for stellar sound without spending a ton of money. Best Buy has knocked $30 off the price of the Alpha Pro for Black Friday. HyperX’s Alpha series has unique drivers that help differentiate sounds to keep everything crystal clear. The Alpha Pro is compatible with PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X/Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

The Astro A40 is one of the best universal headsets around. Not only does it feature studio-quality stereo sound, but it’s extremely comfortable thanks to its soft ear cushions and well-designed headband. The A40 TR is on sale for $30 off at Amazon, dropping it down to a great price for those looking for a top-of-the-line headset for PS5 or Xbox Series X.

PC gamers searching for a great wireless headset can save $50 on the Logitech G935 at Amazon. The G935 has high-quality 50mm drivers and headphone-optimized surround sound with positional audio. It can run for 12 hours on a full charge or 8 hours if you have RGB lighting enabled. The included Logitech G hub software lets you customize sound and lighting settings to your liking.

If you’re a Turtle Beach fan, you can pick up the Recon 200 for only $30 at Amazon. Considering this wired headset with solid sound quality is compatible with both of the new consoles–Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5–this is a really nice deal that’s worth scooping up.

Ghost of Tsushima was the last PS4 exclusive to release before the PS5’s launch, and this epic samurai adventure is down to $40 for Black Friday. The stealth-action game is set during the Mongol invasion of Japan and follows samurai Jin Sakai as he fights to reclaim his homeland.

Though divisive, The Last of Us Part II was undoubtedly one of the most anticipated releases of 2020. This post-apocalyptic sequel brings the story of Ellie and Joel to a violent, emotional conclusion, and it’s on sale for just $30 this week.

Captain America and Iron Man may be household names at this point, but this year’s Marvel’s Avengers game put a lesser-known protagonist, Kamala Khan (aka Ms. Marvel), front and center. However, you’ll be able to play as not only Ms. Marvel but also favorites like Black Widow and the Hulk, and more heroes are being added to the game post-launch. Marvel’s Avengers is on sale for $27, which is more than worth it to experience the game’s fantastic single-player campaign.

Ubisoft’s hacker-adventure franchise is back with Watch Dogs Legion, which released in October. Set in a post-Brexit London, Watch Dogs Legion lets you recruit any NPC–yes, anyone–to your team, with each character bringing a unique backstory and skillset. Legion is just $30 this week, and that includes the PS5-specific version of the game as well.

Horizon Zero Dawn was one of the best games of the PS4 console generation, and with Horizon Forbidden West on the way sometime in 2021, now’s a great time to pick it up and see what this post-apocalyptic action game with robot dinosaurs is all about. Several PlayStation hits are going for $10 on Amazon this week, but Horizon is one of the few not included for free in the PlayStation Plus Collection, so it’s worth snagging on sale. This Complete Edition gets you the excellent Frozen Wilds DLC as well.

This is probably one of the most underrated game deals you’ll see this Black Friday. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim released worldwide in September and tells one of the most fascinating, intriguing stories we’ve seen in a video game this year. Combining real-time strategy battles with visual novel-esque adventure segments where you explore different characters’ stories, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a must-play for fans of narrative-driven games.

Sega’s speedy blue hedgehog is about to celebrate his 30th anniversary next year, so why not celebrate early with the Sonic Mania + Team Sonic Racing double pack? On sale for $30 during Black Friday, the double pack combines two great Sonic games. Sonic Mania delivers a classic Sonic platforming experience with gorgeous pixel graphics, while Team Sonic Racing lets you race as your favorite characters from the series.

A slew of Razer peripherals are on sale for Black Friday, and one of the best deals available so far is for the popular BlackWidow Elite mechanical gaming keyboard. The version with tactile and clicky green switches is on sale for just $85–its best price ever on Amazon. This is a great keyboard option for PC gamers, featuring an ergonomic wrist pad, programmable macros, and customizable RGB lighting.

One of Razer’s most popular gaming mice, the Razer Viper, features in Amazon’s Black Friday sale as well. The wireless Razer Viper Ultimate features a low-latency wireless connection, an ambidextrous design, and optical mouse switches for greater precision and speed. It’s $50 off this week only.

The Razer Kraken gaming headset comes in multiple shades and styles, but during Black Friday, you can save 30 bucks on the Quartz Pink Kraken headset. While the shade is perfect for those with a pink- or pastel-themed gaming setup, the Kraken is also a fantastic solid gaming headset in its own right, delivering great sound and a comfortable fit for an affordable price.

PowerA makes some of our favorite third-party accessories, and its line of enhanced wireless Switch controllers are great budget alternatives to the pricey Switch Pro Controller. These wireless controllers come in dozens of eye-catching designs, and six of them are on sale for Black Friday. They feature Bluetooth connectivity, button mapping, and a comfortable ergonomic design, but keep in mind they use AA batteries. If you need a backup controller or one to pull out for multiplayer sessions, this is a great option.

The recently released 4th generation Echo Dot is on sale for a new low price this Black Friday. You can get the model with the digital clock for only $39, which is more than $20 off. That’s a stellar deal for a versatile smart speaker that happens to have the best Echo Dot design yet–the spherical shape helps sound travel throughout the room. Alternatively, you can get the same Echo Dot without a clock for $29.

If you’re looking for a TV to pair with your new PS5 or Xbox Series X, this Samsung model is a fantastic option. The Samsung 55-inch QLED 4K Smart TV has a stunning true 4K picture with HDR. It also has Alexa built-in and features instant and convenient access to streaming services.

Amazon has a really good deal on one of the cooler Marvel Lego sets. Right now, you can save $30 on the Avengers Ultimate Quinjet kit. The 838-piece build comes with six minifigures: Rocket, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and a pair of Chitauri. The ship has multiple shooters as well as a functional cockpit and passenger seat.

While used as storage for a variety of devices including cameras, microSD cards are a particularly vital Nintendo Switch accessory. With an onboard storage capacity of only 32GB, most Switch users are bound to run out of space. That’s where a microSD card comes in. Amazon has SanDisk Ultra 128GB microSD cards discounted to only $15.

Sega’s mini retro console is down to $50 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale, and though this isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen it at, it’s still a solid buy for those who want to replay the classic games of their childhood. The Genesis Mini comes preloaded with 42 games, such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Castlevania: Bloodlines, and includes two wired controllers as well.