The 9 best gaming deals from Woot’s end of summer sale
NintendoRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.For many in the US, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and the start of the fall season. School’s back in session. Fantasy football leagues have drafted ahead of the NFL season kickoff. Sunset gets earlier and earlier as darkness creeps in by dinner time. In celebration of this shift into cooler weather, Woot has launched a “Fall in Love with Video Games” sales event.Through Sept. 13 or while supplies last, you can save big on first-party Nintendo Switch games like the new Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remaster for $44.99 (was $59.99), controllers like the 8BitDo Arcade Stick for $74.99 (was $119.99) a…
Read moreWhere to pre-order Magic: The Gathering – Duskmourn
Wizards of the CoastAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Duskmourn, the latest expansion for Magic: The Gathering, is channeling every imaginable flavor of the impending spooky season. This new horror-themed set arrives on Sept. 27, and draws inspiration from cosmic, supernatural nightmares with an eccentric art style to match. As with previous sets for Magic: The Gathering, Duskmourn will launch with numerous products, including bundles, Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander Decks, and more. If you’d like to experience this new set, we’ve outlined the various formats below and where you can reserve some of these creepy cards.Duskmourn BundleWhile …
Read moreThe ninth-gen Apple iPad is on sale for its lowest price ever
Cameron Faulkner/Polygon | Source image: AppleAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The extremely capable 10.2-inch, ninth-generation iPad is currently matching its lowest price ever at multiple retailers. Originally priced at $329.99, Amazon, Best Buy, and Target have discounted the 64 GB model to just $199.99. This discount makes the versatile tablet more affordable than either the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, and the same price as a Nintendo Switch Lite. Its 64 GB of storage should be more than enough to accommodate a substantial library of mobile games, comics, books, or whatever media you’d like to enjoy away from your desk.Apple iPad (ninth generation)$200$…
Read moreLG’s 34-inch curved OLED gaming monitor is almost half off
LGCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.OLED gaming monitors are the real deal … for those who can afford them. Just like their TV counterparts, they typically command a premium price point because they deliver the goods with unbeatable color and lighting accuracy thanks to the display tech’s per-pixel control. As for OLED gaming monitors in particular, the list of perks goes on, from wildly wide viewing angles to industry-leading refresh rates, and more.I’m not just dangling all of these qualities in front of you for no reason: Best Buy and Amazon have slashed the cost of LG’s 34-inch curved OLED gaming monitor to $699.99 (was $1,299.99).LG UltraGear 34-inch curved OLED gaming …
Read moreThis custom Warhammer 40K PS5 is a monument to the hubris of the Imperium
Focus EntertainmentAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 publisher Focus Entertainment is drumming up hype for the game’s impending launch with a sweepstakes that allows entrants to win a meticulously-crafted, absolutely unhinged PlayStation 5.From a hardware perspective, this is still a standard, disc-based PS5, but it sports the azure colors of the Ultramarines, the chapter of the protagonist of Space Marine 2, Sergeant Titus. The border of the console features a gilded edge with Imperial skulls and Aquilas spread along the cracked and cratered face. Placed on top, conferring extra protection, is the Iron Halo of the Emperor.R…
Read moreWhere can I find that adorable Astro Bot controller?
SonyAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Astro Bot, the second full-fledged title featuring the de facto PlayStation mascot and a very good Nintendo-tier platformer, has arrived. To commemorate the occasion, PlayStation has launched a limited edition DualSense controller fashioned after the blue-eyed bot. The $79.99 controller is technically available now, but you might have a difficult time finding one. Links are currently available at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and PlayStation Direct, but stocks for the new controller are already sold out. Regardless, we’ll keep checking retailers and updating this page if new stocks become available.Astro Bot Controller$…
Read moreGet Baldur’s Gate 3 for its lowest price yet this weekend
Larian Studios via PolygonRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to reign as one of greatest RPGs of all time. Even at full price we called it gaming’s best deal — something you can easily spend hundreds of hours playing and still have more to see after multiple playthroughs. The game has further evolved since its release with a number of free, content-rich updates, including this week’s Patch 7 that added new evil endings, an in-game mod manager, and revamped split screen gameplay.This weekend, Larian Studios is offering steep discounts across its entire portfolio of games for both Steam and GOG, the latter of which has the added bonus…
Read moreSteelSeries’ cozy, multi-platform wireless headset is 27% off
SteelSeriesCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.SteelSeries makes a lot of gaming headsets, and I’d never wish it upon you to have to know the differences between them. Leave that to us. We’ve scooped up a deal on the company’s mid-range wireless gaming headset, called the Arctis Nova 5, and it’s $94.99 at Amazon (was $129.99). It’s a pretty solid value at its normal price, but this price cut is actually the biggest on record, and I don’t anticipate it dropping much further since SteelSeries likes to offer options at every price point.SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5$95$13027% off$95$95 at Amazon$103 at Best BuyDigging into the specs that matter most, the Arctis Nova 5 is compatib…
Read moreGrid's tastefully destroyed Game Boys make for great art, and they're 40% off now
GridAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Grid, the makers of awesome, shadowbox-style pieces made from bygone gadgets and gaming accessories, is currently celebrating its fourth anniversary. To mark the occasion, Grid is offering its framed Classic Game Boy for its lowest price ever. Typically, this masterpiece costs $299, but you can currently hang one on your wall for just $179 while the deal lasts through Sept. 13.Because each framed piece from the Grid catalog is made from authentic parts that have been lovingly restored, quantities are limited, and for every 100 units sold, the price goes up by $10. But you won’t be able to find a better price on this …
Read moreThe 36 best couch co-op games for Nintendo Switch
House House/Panic Inc.There’s a lot to love about the Nintendo Switch, not least of which is the abundance of titles with local multiplayer features, making it a great console for game night with friends or a casual play session with a roommate. We’ve collected some of our favorite titles that allow for good old-fashioned local play.It’s also my preferred play style, as the last few years have given me more excuses to stay in and try new games. Local multiplayer makes ass-kicking games much more approachable, thanks to friends respawning my character. I also love building something together in real time, like a farm in Stardew Valley, or causing communal chaos like with Untitled Goose Game’s treacherous honking. Sure, couch co-op can also mean getting revived just to get ragdolled…
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