Today Gamestop has an Xbox Series X Bundle in stock. The price will probably turn away plenty of prospective buyers, but if you were planning to buy the included accessories anyways (and the included accessories are very good), there's no price markup to be found. In other deal news, the excellent Hisense 55" H9G 4K TV has dropped to under $500, and you can pick up a nice discount on a Nintendo Switch Online membership and memory card combo. These deals and more below.
The H9G was Hisense's flagship (top-end) 4K TV of 2020. It has phenomenal HDR image quality thanks to it's quantum series ULED panel with 120Hz native refresh rate, full-array LED backlighting with 120 local dimming zones, and 1,000-nit peak brightness rating. It's certainly the best looking TV at this price point.
If you're itching for an Xbox Series X console and you don't mind scoring a pricey bundle, Gamestop has one in stock right now. In addition to the next-gen console, you get an Xbox Series X Elite wireless controller, 12-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a $50 Gamestop gift card.
The Nintendo Switch OLED model is back in stock on Amazon, and in both colors. This Switch features a larger, more vibrant OLED touchscreen display, an upgrade to the atrocious kickstand, an ethernet port on the docking station, and of course new Joy-Con colors.
Best Buy is offering a free 128Gb Micro SDXC Memory Card when you pick up a 12 month Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership. Nintendo Switch Online is required for online play in games like Super Mario Kart or Splatoon, downloading custom maps in Super Mario Maker 2, playing free retro SNES games, saving your game data to the cloud, and much more. The "Family" membership allows for up to 8 different account holders, not necessarily in the same household. The 128GB memory card is basically required as well; it will increase your storage capacity by quadruple the stock amount.
DMC 5 Special Edition is one of the few PlayStation 5 games that can be played at a blistering 120Hz at 4K. This is absolutely the best experience for this game (especially if you play in 1.2x mode), but keep in mind that your TV needs to support 120Hz at 4K. This is only possible if your TV has an HDMI 2.1 input. If not, you're stuck with 4K @ 60Hz, which is not really a problem because it still looks and feels amazing.
Demon's Souls is a remake of the original PlayStation classic. It's completely rebuilt from the ground up, and even if you were good enough to beat the original, this will feel like a completely novel experience. You can play in full 4K at 30fps, but the 1440p at 60fps "performance" mode is even more impressive; there's very little drop in visual quality, but the feel of playing a game that relies so much on iframes and dodging in glorious 60fps is something that everyone should experience.
Do you want to work out but simply don't enjoy working out? Ring Fit Adventure is one way to get around this hurdle. Ring Fit incorporates a huge variety of excellent workout exercises disguised as an RPG game. An epic adventure awaits you slaying monsters and dragons, tackling new levels, traversing different environments, acquiring powerups and skills, all the while toning your abs and burning calories.
This PC is equipped with an 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, 1TB HDD, and an RTX 3060 Ti video card. The RTX 3060 Ti can easily handle gaming at 1080p, even up to 144Hz. It can definitely handle 1440p gaming as well. It's about as powerful as the previous generation's RTX 2080 SUPER.
This PC is equipped with an 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 3060 video card. The RTX 3060 is no slouch; its performance is superior to the RTX 2060 SUPER and almost matches the RTX 2070 SUPER in some games. It's a solid card for 1080/60p gaming, although you might want to opt for the RTX 3060 Ti if you're looking for 1080p gaming at 144fps.
This Black Friday deal is back. The XPG Gammix S70 Blade is one of the more recently released SSDs that's specifically designed for your PS5 storage upgrade. It also happens to be the lowest priced PS5-compatible 1TB SSD with heatsink available. In fact, it's even less expensive than most compatible SSDs without heatsink. The S70 Blade boasts transfer rates up to 7,400 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface. It includes a PS5-compatible low-profile aluminum heatsink. It's not beefy, but it works and it fits.
Walmart is offering an excellent price on a pair of NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells, far lower than comparable brands like Bowflex and Power Bloack. If there's any one piece of exercise equipment you should decide on, free weights would be a very good investment. These super popular dumbbells haven't been discounted for months. Investing in some exercise equipment at home means there's less of a reason to take the risk (and the extra cost) of going to your local gym. Because these dumbbells are adjustable, you don't need a rack of individual weights lying around. Each dumbbell can be adjusted from 10 to 55 pounds.
There's a new $100 discount on one of the most popular treadmills on Amazon. The Nordictrack T 6.5 S treadmill features a 20" x 55" tread belt with speeds of up to 10mp, incline up to 10%, and a weight capacity up to 300lbs. It also folds up and away when not in use. Note that you can use this treadmill without an iFIT membership (which costs money) so make sure you opt out of that or skip activation altogether when you set the treadmill up.
This set includes both theatrical and extended editions of all three movies: An Unexpected Journey, Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies in glorious 4K Ultra HD. Digital copies are included as well.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition and the Outer Wilds are both excellent games for the Xbox console and they'll be playable for free for Xbox Game Pass users starting January 6. Currently you can sign up for 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $1 (normally $14.99). Ultimate gives you access to both Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live.
Save up to 41% off these popular Mario and Zelda titles for the Nintendo Switch. Sure they aren't as cheap as the prices we saw during Black Friday, but that ship has long since sailed. These are the lowest prices you'll see for a while, at least until Mario Day (March 10) or E3.
Amazon Prime Gaming is offering this game for free for everyone who has an Amazon Prime account. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an outstanding game created by Respawn Entertainment, the same studio that crafted other excellent titles like Titanfall and Apex Legends. Fallen Order isn't that old of a game (it was released in November of 2019), so it sports some very impressive graphics even when judged against today's standards. The sound quality and voice acting are top notch, the story is engaging, and there's a lot to do in the world including light saber battles, gunfights, platforming, exploration, collecting loot, upgrading, and much more.
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55" Hisense H9G 4K Quantum Series ULED TV
The H9G was Hisense's flagship (top-end) 4K TV of 2020. It has phenomenal HDR image quality thanks to it's quantum series ULED panel with 120Hz native refresh rate, full-array LED backlighting with 120 local dimming zones, and 1,000-nit peak brightness rating. It's certainly the best looking TV at this price point.
Xbox Series X Bundle in Stock at Gamestop
If you're itching for an Xbox Series X console and you don't mind scoring a pricey bundle, Gamestop has one in stock right now. In addition to the next-gen console, you get an Xbox Series X Elite wireless controller, 12-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a $50 Gamestop gift card.
Nintendo Switch OLED Back in Stock
The Nintendo Switch OLED model is back in stock on Amazon, and in both colors. This Switch features a larger, more vibrant OLED touchscreen display, an upgrade to the atrocious kickstand, an ethernet port on the docking station, and of course new Joy-Con colors.
Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership and 128GB Memory Card
Best Buy is offering a free 128Gb Micro SDXC Memory Card when you pick up a 12 month Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership. Nintendo Switch Online is required for online play in games like Super Mario Kart or Splatoon, downloading custom maps in Super Mario Maker 2, playing free retro SNES games, saving your game data to the cloud, and much more. The "Family" membership allows for up to 8 different account holders, not necessarily in the same household. The 128GB memory card is basically required as well; it will increase your storage capacity by quadruple the stock amount.
50% Off Devil May Cry 5 SE for PS5
DMC 5 Special Edition is one of the few PlayStation 5 games that can be played at a blistering 120Hz at 4K. This is absolutely the best experience for this game (especially if you play in 1.2x mode), but keep in mind that your TV needs to support 120Hz at 4K. This is only possible if your TV has an HDMI 2.1 input. If not, you're stuck with 4K @ 60Hz, which is not really a problem because it still looks and feels amazing.
40% Off Demon's Souls for PS5
Demon's Souls is a remake of the original PlayStation classic. It's completely rebuilt from the ground up, and even if you were good enough to beat the original, this will feel like a completely novel experience. You can play in full 4K at 30fps, but the 1440p at 60fps "performance" mode is even more impressive; there's very little drop in visual quality, but the feel of playing a game that relies so much on iframes and dodging in glorious 60fps is something that everyone should experience.
Ring Fit Adventure for Switch
Do you want to work out but simply don't enjoy working out? Ring Fit Adventure is one way to get around this hurdle. Ring Fit incorporates a huge variety of excellent workout exercises disguised as an RPG game. An epic adventure awaits you slaying monsters and dragons, tackling new levels, traversing different environments, acquiring powerups and skills, all the while toning your abs and burning calories.
Dell XPS RTX 3060 Ti Gaming PC for $1549
This PC is equipped with an 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, 1TB HDD, and an RTX 3060 Ti video card. The RTX 3060 Ti can easily handle gaming at 1080p, even up to 144Hz. It can definitely handle 1440p gaming as well. It's about as powerful as the previous generation's RTX 2080 SUPER.
Dell XPS RTX 3060 Gaming PC for $1299
This PC is equipped with an 11th gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and an RTX 3060 video card. The RTX 3060 is no slouch; its performance is superior to the RTX 2060 SUPER and almost matches the RTX 2070 SUPER in some games. It's a solid card for 1080/60p gaming, although you might want to opt for the RTX 3060 Ti if you're looking for 1080p gaming at 144fps.
Cheapest PS5-Compatible SSD with Heatsink: XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD
This Black Friday deal is back. The XPG Gammix S70 Blade is one of the more recently released SSDs that's specifically designed for your PS5 storage upgrade. It also happens to be the lowest priced PS5-compatible 1TB SSD with heatsink available. In fact, it's even less expensive than most compatible SSDs without heatsink. The S70 Blade boasts transfer rates up to 7,400 MB/s and a PCIe Gen4 interface. It includes a PS5-compatible low-profile aluminum heatsink. It's not beefy, but it works and it fits.
NordicTrack Select-A-Weight 55 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells (Pair)
Walmart is offering an excellent price on a pair of NordicTrack adjustable dumbbells, far lower than comparable brands like Bowflex and Power Bloack. If there's any one piece of exercise equipment you should decide on, free weights would be a very good investment. These super popular dumbbells haven't been discounted for months. Investing in some exercise equipment at home means there's less of a reason to take the risk (and the extra cost) of going to your local gym. Because these dumbbells are adjustable, you don't need a rack of individual weights lying around. Each dumbbell can be adjusted from 10 to 55 pounds.
$100 Off Nordictrack T-Series Treadmill
There's a new $100 discount on one of the most popular treadmills on Amazon. The Nordictrack T 6.5 S treadmill features a 20" x 55" tread belt with speeds of up to 10mp, incline up to 10%, and a weight capacity up to 300lbs. It also folds up and away when not in use. Note that you can use this treadmill without an iFIT membership (which costs money) so make sure you opt out of that or skip activation altogether when you set the treadmill up.
The Hobbit: Motion Picture Trilogy (4K + Digital)
This set includes both theatrical and extended editions of all three movies: An Unexpected Journey, Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies in glorious 4K Ultra HD. Digital copies are included as well.
Xbox Game Pass in January 2022: Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Outer Wilds, and More
Mass Effect Legendary Edition and the Outer Wilds are both excellent games for the Xbox console and they'll be playable for free for Xbox Game Pass users starting January 6. Currently you can sign up for 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $1 (normally $14.99). Ultimate gives you access to both Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live.
$39.99 or Less Nintendo Switch Games
Save up to 41% off these popular Mario and Zelda titles for the Nintendo Switch. Sure they aren't as cheap as the prices we saw during Black Friday, but that ship has long since sailed. These are the lowest prices you'll see for a while, at least until Mario Day (March 10) or E3.
Get Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order for PC for Free
Amazon Prime Gaming is offering this game for free for everyone who has an Amazon Prime account. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an outstanding game created by Respawn Entertainment, the same studio that crafted other excellent titles like Titanfall and Apex Legends. Fallen Order isn't that old of a game (it was released in November of 2019), so it sports some very impressive graphics even when judged against today's standards. The sound quality and voice acting are top notch, the story is engaging, and there's a lot to do in the world including light saber battles, gunfights, platforming, exploration, collecting loot, upgrading, and much more.
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