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Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a nice discount on HyperX’s Cloud Stinger gaming headset, which is currently available for just under $30 at Amazon. Normally retailing in the $50 range, this discount marks the second-best price we’ve seen outside of a brief drop to $26 this past March.
The Cloud Stinger was our top budget pick in a past guide to the best gaming headsets. It’s an old-fashioned wired pair that HyperX has sold for several years, but it continues to provide a commendable blend of comfort and audio quality at a wallet-friendly price. It has a lightweight design that doesn’t clamp too harshly on the head. Its ear cups are spacious enough, its headband is highly adjustable, and it cushions both with ample memory foam. It doesn’t have an especially detailed or balanced sound profile, but its hyped-up bass and treble give it an exciting quality and bring a little more oomph to in-game effects. Its built-in mic is a plus, too, lending voices greater clarity than a typical wireless headset.
The Cloud Stinger is still a budget-level gaming headset, so it has its share of shortcomings. That microphone isn’t detachable, nor is the included 3.5mm cable. Its earcups don’t fold up for easier storage. A simple volume slider is all it has in terms of built-in controls. And its plastic-heavy build makes it feel like an inexpensive device. Still, the Cloud Stinger does well where it matters most. Because it’s a wired headset, it’ll have no problem working with any console or PC, either, the upcoming PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X included. It’s a solid value at its usual going rate, so if you’re in the market for a new headset on the cheap, this deal is well worth a look.
If you don’t need any more gaming gear, though, we also have deals on the AirPods Pro, SSDs, 4K TVs, and more. Have a look at our full rundown below.
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Top 10 deals of the day
- HyperX Cloud Stinger wired gaming headset for $29.88 at Amazon (normally $50).
- Crucial MX500 (500GB) 3D NAND SATA III internal SSD for $57.99 at Amazon (normally $67).
- Super Mario Maker 2 (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
- Ghost of Tsushima (PS4, used) for $39.99 at GameFly (normally $60).
- Fitbit Charge 4 activity tracker for $129.95 at Amazon (normally $145).
- PowerA Protection Kit (Red Super Mario Bros. Checkerboard) case + screen protector for Nintendo Switch Lite for $8.98 at Amazon (normally $20).
- Aukey PA-D3 USB-C wall charger – 60W total, 60W USB-C PD, USB-A, GaN for $17.11 at Amazon (clip $5 coupon and use code: 84O2K6UE – normally $30).
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 256GB SSD for $902.49 at Lenovo (use code: EXTRAFIVE – normally $1,000).
- Apple AirPods Pro true wireless noise-cancelling earphones for $199 at Amazon, Walmart, and Staples (normally $235).
- Apple Watch Series 5 (40mm) smartwatch for $299 at Walmart and Costco (normally $380).
Enlarge / Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook.
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Laptop and desktop PC deals
- Apple MacBook Pro (2020) laptop – 1.4GHz Intel Core i5-8257U, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,599.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout – normally $1,700).
- Apple MacBook Air (2020) laptop – 1.1GHz Intel Core i5-1030NG7, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $1,199.99 at Amazon (normally $1,300).
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 256GB SSD for $902.49 at Lenovo (use code: EXTRAFIVE – normally $1,000).
- 27-inch Dell S2721QS monitor – 3840×2160, 60Hz, IPS for $339.99 at Dell (normally $450).
- Crucial MX500 (500GB) 3D NAND SATA III internal SSD for $57.99 at Amazon (normally $67).
Enlarge / Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the gaming highlights of 2020.
Video game deals
- Super Mario Maker 2 (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $60).
- Mario Tennis Aces (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
- The Wonderful 101: Remastered (Switch, PS4) for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $35).
- Hades (Switch, digital) for $19.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $25).
- Persona 5 Royal (PS4) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $45).
- Ghost of Tsushima (PS4, used) for $39.99 at GameFly (normally $60).
- The Last of Us Part II (PS4, used) for $29.99 at GameFly (normally $60).
- Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4, used) for $24.99 at GameFly (normally $50).
- Doom Eternal (PS4, XB1, used) for $19.99 at GameFly (normally $40).
- PS Plus only: Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4, digital) for $26.39 at PlayStation Store (normally $40).
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4) for $32.97 at GameStop (normally $45).
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $48).
- Undertale (Switch, digital) for $9.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $15).
- Catherine: Full Body (Switch) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
- 1-2 Switch (Switch, digital) for $34.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
- Pre-order: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4, XB1) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
- Pre-order: Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4, XB1, PC) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).
Enlarge / The HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset.
Gaming deals
- HyperX Cloud Stinger wired gaming headset for $29.88 at Amazon (normally $50).
- SteelSeries Arctis 7 wireless gaming headset for PS4/PC for $125 at Amazon (normally $145).
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller + Super Mario Odyssey (Switch, digital) for $99.99 at Walmart (normally $130).
- Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed wireless gaming mouse for $44.99 at Amazon (normally $55).
- Wingspan board game for $47.95 at Amazon (normally $60).
- PowerA Protection Kit (Red Super Mario Bros. Checkerboard) case + screen protector for Nintendo Switch Lite for $8.98 at Amazon (normally $20).
- Pre-order: Sony DualSense Wireless Controller for PlayStation 5 for $69.99 at Amazon.
Enlarge / TCL’s new 6-Series QLED Roku TVs come with mini-LED backlights.
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TV and home entertainment deals
- 65-inch LG OLED CX (2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV for $2,249.99 at Amazon (discount seen at checkout – normally $2,500).
- 65-inch TCL R635 (2020 model) 4K HDR QLED mini-LED Roku TV for $840.17 at Amazon (normally $900).
- 82-inch Samsung RU8000 (2019 model) 4K LED TV for $1,499.99 at Best Buy (normally $2,000).
- Amazon Fire TV Recast (500GB) over-the-air DVR for $149.99 at Amazon (normally $230).
- Amazon Fire TV Cube 4K media streamer + smart speaker for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $120).
- Chernobyl (complete series) for $9.99 at Amazon and Apple iTunes (normally $20).
Enlarge / Apple’s AirPods Pro are great noise-cancelling true wireless headphones.
Electronics deals
- Apple AirPods Pro true wireless noise-cancelling earphones for $199 at Amazon, Walmart, and Staples (normally $235).
- Apple Watch Series 5 (40mm) smartwatch for $299 at Walmart and Costco (normally $380).
- Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) smartwatch for $169 at Amazon (normally $180).
- Fitbit Charge 4 activity tracker for $129.95 at Amazon (normally $145).
- Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth noise-cancelling on-ear headphones for $199.95 at Amazon (normally $260).
- Jabra Elite 75t true wireless earphones for $149.99 at Amazon (normally $170).
- Tribit StormBox Micro portable Bluetooth speaker for $39.99 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon – normally $50).
- TP-Link Kasa HS200 smart Wi-Fi light switch for $14.99 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon – normally $18).
- Eufy RoboVac 30 robot vacuum for $179.99 at Amazon (normally $230).
Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 5 was replaced this week by the new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, but it’s now $100 cheaper than the former and, unlike the latter, comes with an always-on display.
Valentina Palladino
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
- LapGear Smart-e Lap Desk for up to 15.6-inch laptops for $17.92 at Amazon (normally $24).
- Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C hub – 85W USB-C PD, USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, microSD, SD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $26.99 at Amazon (clip 10% coupon – normally $38).
- Anker PowerPort PD 2 USB-C wall charger – 30W total, 18W USB-C PD, USB-A for $18.64 at Amazon (normally $22).
- Aukey PA-D3 USB-C wall charger – 60W total, 60W USB-C PD, USB-A, GaN for $17.11 at Amazon (clip $5 coupon and use code: 84O2K6UE – normally $30).
- DJI Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone gimbal for $98 at Amazon and B&H (normally $118).
- Twelve South BookArc vertical desktop stand for Apple MacBooks for $50.99 at Amazon (normally $60).