Video games can be an expensive hobby, but that only makes scoring deals even more important. Whether you’re looking for a new gaming laptop, a better mouse, or another gadget full of RGB LEDs, there are plenty of deals out there for you today.
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Offers for gaming facilities
Alienware Aurora
Photo: Alienware
The Aurora R14 is an upgraded version of one of our favorite gaming desktops. It has Alienware’s trademark stylish chassis, RTX 3080 graphics card and 32GB of RAM, making it a beast of a machine.
Razer makes some of the best gaming laptops in the world, and the Razer Blade 14 is one of our favorites. It features an RTX 3080 graphics card, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for silky-smooth gaming, even when you’re away from home.
Few manufacturers can give Razer a run for its money in the gaming laptop space, but Asus is one of them. The Rog Zephyrus G15 is one of our top picks overall for gaming laptops in 2022, thanks to its RTX 3080 graphics card, 16:10 wide thin bezel (edge) display, and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS processor.
Offers on TVs and monitors
Photo: LG
This OLED TV from LG (8/10, WIRED Recommends) supports up to 120 frames per second (fps) gaming at 4K HDR, as well as Nvidia’s G-Sync or AMD’s FreeSync for the smoothest possible gaming on one of the best looking screens we’ve tested. It’s also available in a smaller 48-inch variant for $797.
Ultrawide monitors like this one from AOC provide much more peripheral vision coverage than typical displays, which is an excellent asset for gaming. If you want to immerse yourself in the games you play, this monitor is one of our favorite ultrawides.
For performance enthusiasts, this LG Ultragear monitor sticks to a 1080p panel, but boasts up to 240fps for the smoothest action, even from fast-paced games. It’s compatible with both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD’s FreeSync, and the included base is adjustable for height, tilt, and swivel.
OK, technically Philips Hue lights aren’t gaming specific, but what gamer doesn’t need more RGB lights? This kit is our choice for an upgrade and is one of the most popular (and also the most expensive) smart lighting systems. As long as you’re comfortable committing to a more expensive long-haul system, this is a good deal for a starter pack.
Offers on accessories
Photo: Razer
It’s hard to find a perfect mouse, but the Razer Viper Ultimate comes close. It’s our top pick for a wireless mouse with a dock, and has been among our top picks overall in the past thanks to its two-handed design, smart charging dock, and convenient key storage.
There is no such thing as too many buttons on a gaming mouse. That’s how I do it. That’s how Razer does it. And so far it’s working out pretty well. This mouse is one of our favorites, in no small part due to its 19 customizable buttons, making it a swiss army knife of customization for gamers and workers alike.
This charging station is one of our picks for PS5 accessories, and for good reason. It’s a convenient way to make sure your controllers stay charged between sessions, plus it matches the ostentatious design sensibility of the PS5 itself, so it’ll fit right in with your entertainment device.
As games get bigger and bigger, there’s never enough storage space for them all. Fortunately, slim SSDs like this one from WD can expand the memory of your PC or PS5 with minimal effort. This model packs 1 terabyte of storage into a compact stick.
The latest console or fastest gaming PC won’t matter much if you don’t have enough bandwidth to download or play games on it. This mesh Wi-Fi system from Orbi is our top pick for large homes to give your network better coverage and faster speeds, no matter how far you are from the router. This price has been several times in the last few months, but it is not staying there.
Deals on headphones
Photo: Steelseries
This headphone was already one of our favorites under $50, but this deal makes it even sweeter. The wireless version of the Arctis 1 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) impressed us with its rich sound and clear microphone quality. This model is largely the same, but uses a wired connection instead.
The Bluetooth version of the Arctis 3 is our top pick for Switch players who want to use voice chat. However, this wired option is still a great headset and can be connected to any platform, making it a versatile and inexpensive set of boxes.
The Arctis Prime from SteelSeries (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our pick for a mid-range gaming headset under $100. However, it is currently well below $100. If you want a better-than-average pair of headphones without spending a ton, now is the time.
Logitech’s G Pro X is currently our top pick for best wireless gaming headset. It supports PC, PlayStation and has solid battery life. Its DTX:S object-based surround sound makes it easy to hear exactly where enemies are in your game, and Logitech’s G Hub software allows for plenty of audio customization options.
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