Holiday shipping times will be shorter this year than ever. WIRED will cover all things Black Friday, Cyber Monday and more. However, we are keeping an eye out for early-bird deals on the tried-and true gear we love to ensure that your loved ones receive their gifts in time. We found many price drops this week on gaming accessories and video games.
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Gaming peripheral deals
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This headset is our most loved corded gaming headset. Although it doesn't appear to be made for gamers, it can still be used with any console or PC. Blue, the makers of Blue Yeti USB microphones, designed the microphone to be large and soundstage-like.
Although it was removed from our Top Gaming Mice list, this mouse is still a great choice. The wireless design makes it very responsive and there is no cord to block your path. It has several buttons that can be used to create shortcuts or macros. Razer's RGB lighting is also available. This is the best discount we have ever tracked. It comes in at $10 less than the lowest price we've seen on the mouse. The standard Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is also available for $35 (25 off). This deal might be better if you don’t care too much about the onboard buttons and the lowest latency.
You can adjust the mechanical switches on each key with the Apex Pro, which allows for faster responses and more personalized typing. There are many color options to choose from, as well as an OLED display that displays system alerts, volume and other settings. SteelSeries software can also be used to modify these settings. This price is only $5 higher than our lowest ever.
Razer Blade 15 is a favorite gaming laptop. This edition packs a few more features into the same size. It comes with a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 512 GB solid-state storage and 16 GB RAM. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX2070 GPU is also included. Although we have seen better deals, this model is still among the lowest priced in recent months.
This NVMe drive is lightning fast and great for almost any gaming computer. You can expect fast loading times for your games due to its superfast read/write speeds. This drive has impressed a few members of the WIRED Gear team (it will be included in our How to Build a PC guide shortly!). The 2-TB model offers more storage. Both models are at their lowest prices ever.
Video game deals
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This is $2 more than the lowest price we have seen for this game. This is for a physical copy. Breath of the Wild may not be the most recent title, but it is one of the best Nintendo Switch games. It's also a must-try for the Switch OLED.
In one package, you get Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana and Trials of Mana. This is a great gift for those who love the SNES and these titles. But, really, everyone should at least play these games once in their lives. We've only seen it at a lower price a few times before.
Although the price of this game has dropped in the past, it is still an excellent deal. Kingdom Hearts III is receiving great reviews on the internet. Perhaps you are feeling inspired by the announcement that Sora will become the last character in Super Smash Bros. Or maybe you're stuck in winter hibernation and have limited entertainment options. This is a great way for you to pass the time.
This new release, set in Shibuya in Tokyo, combines street style with storytelling. The object of the game is to overcome negative emotions and explore your environment. This sounds like a great time.
Although building your own computer is expensive, the simulator is free. This simulator is a great tool to help you plan your rig before you start assembling it. It makes use of real-world components that will help you build a desktop. It can be used in conjunction with PC Part Picker or our guide How to Build a Desktop PC.
Humble Bundle is a pay-what-you want program that offers different game bundles. A portion of the profits go to charity. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation receives a portion of this week's bundle. It includes a number of PC games that match their board counterparts. You can also get more games, such as Carcassonne with the $9 bundle.
This game is unique in its gameplay mechanics and creepy setting. It's one of the top games of 2019, but it's still a great title that you should try if this is your first time. You get Jedi-like powers of telekinesis and a lot more.
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