Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a deal on Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, as new users can getthree months of the video game subscription service for $1. We've seen Microsoft提供这笔交易before, but it still represents a $30 savings. (The company typically gives new users one month of service for $1 before bumping the cost up to $15 per month.) Those who currently subscribe or have previously subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate aren't eligible for the discount.
As a refresher, Game Pass Ultimate pairs Microsoft's Xbox Live Gold service—which is required for online play with most Xbox games—withthe company's all-you-can-eatGame Pass subscriptions for Xbox consoles and PC for one monthly fee. A membership also includes access to Microsoft'scloud gamingplatform (which is out on Android and semi-availableon iOSandWindows) and asubscription to EA's Play service. The general consensus is that Game Pass Ultimate is one of gaming's best deals, and the Dealmaster is inclined to agree. The service's library nowcovers hundreds of gamesacross genres: there's the expected Microsoft-made series likeHalo,Forza, andGears, but there are also titles fromnewly acquired studio Bethesda; majorsports games likeMLB The ShowandFIFA;larger-scale "triple-A" games likeDestiny 2,Control, andOutriders(some of which arrive on release day); older classics likeBanjo-Kazooie和各种Final Fantasygames; and indie gems likeSubnautica,Celeste, andOuter Wilds, among many others. Games rotate in and out of the service over time, and you'll get the most out of it if you're constantly looking for new titles to sample. But it's not hard to see the value if youarethat type of player (and own an Xbox). If you're looking for a longer-term subscription,Microsoft's membership policiesstill make it possible for new users tostockpile up to 36 months of Xbox Live Goldor a regular Game Pass first, then convert them all to a Game Pass Ultimate subscription for $1 extra. And as an aside, previous Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can also save a few bucks by converting a12-month EA Play subscriptionto anotherfour months of Ultimatefor effectively half off.In any event, our deals roundup below has plenty of discounts for those who aren't interested in another subscription service, with good prices on Sony noise-canceling headphones, Garmin running watches, Anker USB chargers, Apple iPhone cases, video games for every major platform, and much more. Have a look at the full curated list below.
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Top 10 deals of the day
- New subscribers only:Xbox Game Pass Ultimatethree-month membership for$1at Microsoft (normally $31).
- Sony WH-1000XM4Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for$278at Amazon (normally $325).
- Hades(Switch, physical) for$29.88at Amazon (digital version for $25—normally $35).
- Ghost of Tsushima(PS4, used) for$31.49at GameFly (use code:MAY21SALE—normally $60).
- Anker PowerDrive III36W 2-port USB car charger for$15.99at Amazon (clip 20% coupon—normally $21).
- Anker PowerPort Strip 3(5英尺)USB电源strip—3x AC, 3x USB-A, 18W for$14.99at Amazon (use code:ANKERA1499通常22美元)。
- Hori Split Pad Pro(Blue) handheld controller for Nintendo Switch for$40.50at Amazon (normally $47).
- Garmin Forerunner 45全科医生S running watch for$149.99at Amazon,Target, andGarmin(normally $187).
- Planetboard game for$21.74at Amazon andTarget(normally $29).
- Apple Leather Casefor iPhone 11 Pro for$14.99at Amazon (normally $30).
Laptop and desktop PC deals
- Dell Inspiron 15 5000laptop—Intel Core i7-1165G7, 15.6-inch 1080p, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD for$685.99at Dell (use code:50OFF699—normally $800).
- 31.5-inch LG 32GK650F-Bgaming monitor—2560x1440, VA, 144 Hz, FreeSync for$296.99at BuyDig (normally $362).
- 27-inch Gigabyte M27Qgaming monitor—2560x1440, IPS, 170 Hz, FreeSync for$309.99at Amazon andNewegg(normally $330).
- 27-inch Dell S2721DGFgaming monitor—2560x1440, IPS, 165 Hz, FreeSync for$379.99at Best Buy (normally $460).
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800X8-core/16-thread desktop processor for$421.05at Amazon (normally $450).
- SK Hynix Gold P31(1TB) PCIe NVMe Gen 3 internal SSD for$114.74at Amazon (clip 15% coupon—normally $135).
Video game deals
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury(Switch) for$50at Amazon andTarget(normally $60).
- Hades(Switch, physical) for$29.88at Amazon (digital version for $25—normally $35).
- Super Mario Odyssey(Switch) for$39.88at Walmart andBest Buy(normally $47).
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe(Switch) for$39.88at Walmart andBest Buy(normally $50).
- Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning(Switch) for$22.99at GameStop (normally $40).
- Ghost of Tsushima(PS4, used) for$31.49at GameFly (use code:MAY21SALE—normally $60).
- 恶魔的灵魂s(PS5, used) for$44.99at GameFly (use code:MAY21SALE—normally $70).
- Hitman 3(PS5, PS4, Xbox, used) for$26.99at GameFly (use code:MAY21SALE—normally $55).
- Persona 5 Strikers(PS4, used) for$31.49at GameFly (use code:MAY21SALE—normally $60).
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure(PS4, used) for$26.99at GameFly (free next-gen upgrade, use code:MAY21SALE—normally $60).
- Resident Evil Village(Xbox) for$49.94at Microsoft (normally $60).
- It Takes Two(Xbox, PS4) for$29.99at Amazon,Target, andWalmart(normally $40).
- Control: Ultimate Edition(Xbox, digital) for$19.99at Microsoft (normally $40).
- Titanfall 2: Ultimate Edition(Xbox, digital) for$2.99at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $10).
- Ori: The Collection(Xbox, PC, digital) for$17.49at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $35).
- 红色死亡救赎2(Xbox, digital) for$26.99at Microsoft (normally $35).
- Burnout Paradise Remastered(Xbox, digital) for$4.99at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $15).
- Sunset Overdrive(Xbox,PC, digital) for$4.99at Microsoft (also on Game Pass—normally $15).
- Metro 2033 Redux(Xbox,PC, digital) for$3.99at Microsoft (normally $20).
- Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition(PS4, digital) forfreeat PlayStation Store (normally $17).
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2(PS5, Xbox) for$41.88at Amazon (normally $50).
- Overcooked! + Overcooked! 2(PS4, digital) for$13.99at PlayStation Store (normally $25).
- Celeste(PS4, digital) for$5.99at PlayStation Store (normally $20).
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain(PS4, digital) for$5.99at PlayStation Store (normally $15).
- Control: Ultimate Edition(PC, digital) for$15.99at Humble (normally $40).
- Loop Hero(PC, digital) for$11.99at Fanatical andHumble(normally $15).
- Doom Eternal(PC, digital) for$19.79at Fanatical andSteam(normally $35).
- Ape Out(PC, digital) for$4.94at Humble (also on Game Pass—normally $15).
- Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana(PC, digital) for$23.99at Green Man Gaming (normally $55).
- Command & Conquer Remastered Collection(PC, digital) for$7.99at Amazon (also on Game Pass—normally $20).
- Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice(PC, digital) for$7.49at Humble (also on Game Pass—normally $20).
Gaming deals
- New subscribers only:Xbox Game Pass Ultimatethree-month membership for$1at Microsoft (normally $31).
- Planetboard game for$21.74at Amazon andTarget(normally $29).
- Hori Split Pad Pro(Blue) handheld controller for Nintendo Switch for$40.50at Amazon (normally $47).
- Razer Viper Ultimatewireless gaming mouse for$89.99at Amazon (normally $100).
- Razer Basilisk Ultimatewireless gaming mouse for$99.99at Amazon andBest Buy(normally $115).
- Arcade1UpX-Men vs. Street FighterArcade Cabinet—22.75x19x57.8 inches (with riser), Wi-Fi, includes four games for$349at Walmart (normally $399).
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controllerfor$59at Amazon andWalmart(normally $70).
Electronics deals
- Sony WH-1000XM4Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for$278at Amazon (normally $325).
- Apple AirPods Protrue wireless noise-canceling in-ear headphones for$189.99at Woot (normally $205).
- Apple Watch Series 6(Red, 40mm) smartwatch for$329at Amazon (normally $350).
- CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) Starter Pro Kit—Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB RAM), aluminum case, Samsung EVO+ (64GB) microSD card, power supply, USB-C power switch, micro-HDMI to HDMI cable (6ft) for$94.99at Amazon (clip $15 coupon—normally $110).
- Roku流棒+4K HDR media streamer for$39at Amazon andTarget(normally $44).
- Preorder:Apple iPad Pro(128GB) 11-inch tablet for$749at Walmart (normally $799).
- Preorder:Apple iPad Pro(256GB) 11-inch tablet for849美元at Walmart (normally $899).
- Garmin Forerunner 245 Music全科医生S running watch for$299.99at Amazon,Target, andGarmin(normally $340).
- Garmin Forerunner 45全科医生S running watch for$149.99at Amazon,Target, andGarmin(normally $187).
- TP-Link TL-SG1055-port Gigabit Ethernet switch for$14.99at Amazon (clip $1 coupon—normally $20).
- 65-inch LG CX(2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV + $150 Visa gift card for$1,996.99at BuyDig (normally $2,250).
Smart home device deals
- Roborock S4 Maxrobot vacuum for$309.99at Amazon (normally $420).
- Roborock S6 Purerobot vacuum for$379.99at Amazon (normally $515).
- TP-Link Kasa HS220(3-pack) smart Wi-Fi dimmer light switch for$49.99at Amazon (clip $5 coupon—normally $60).
- TP-Link Kasa KP303smart Wi-Fi power strip—3x AC, 2x USB-A for$24.99at Amazon (normally $29).
- TP-Link Kasa HS103(2-pack) Wi-Fi smart outlet for$14.99at Amazon (normally $17).
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
- Apple Leather Casefor iPhone 11 Pro for$14.99at Amazon (normally $30).
- Apple Leather Casefor iPhone 11 Pro Max for$20at Amazon (normally $34).
- Apple Smart Folio(White) case for 10.9-inch iPad Air (4th gen) for$39at Amazon (normally $79).
- Anker PowerDrive III36W 2-port USB car charger for$15.99at Amazon (clip 20% coupon—normally $21).
- Anker PowerPort Cube(5英尺)USB电源strip—3x AC, 3x USB-A, 18W for$14.99at Amazon (use code:ANKERA1499—normally $18).
- Anker PowerPort Strip 3(5英尺)USB电源strip—3x AC, 3x USB-A, 18W for$14.99at Amazon (use code:ANKERA1499通常22美元)。
- AmazonBasics AA Rechargeable Batteries(16-pack) for$21.99at Amazon (normally $29).
- AmazonBasics AAA Rechargeable Batteries(12-pack) for$10.99at Amazon (normally $14).
- RavPower RP-PC11261W USB-C PD GaN wall charger for$19.99at RavPower (use code:112GAN—normally $27).
- Nekteck 5-Port 111W USB-C Wall Charger—111W total, 87W USB-C PD, 4x USB-A for$39.99at Amazon (normally $50).
- New subscribers only:Amazon Music Unlimitedthree-month membership forfreeat Amazon (one month free for returning subscribers—normally $20).
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