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This weekend's edition of the Dealmaster includes the first major deal we've seen on the recently released
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
; a good price drop on Jabra's Elite 75t, one of our favorite pairs of true wireless earbuds; and a sweeping sale on Amazon's Fire HD Kids tablets, among many other good prices on gadgets and gear. You can find our full curated roundup below.
Table of Contents
Featured deals of the day
Video game deals
Gaming deals
Electronics deals
TV and home entertainment deals
Laptop and desktop PC deals
Smart home device deals
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
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Further Reading
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
: Tests, thoughts, three hours of gameplay [Updated]
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
(PS4,
Xbox
) for $44.99 at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $60)
: This is the first significant discount we've seen for
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
, a remastered collection of the beloved trilogy of
Mass Effect
action-RPGs. (Here's not looking at you,
Mass Effect: Andromeda
.) We went
hands-on with the collection
when it launched in May and found it to be a "mostly great" set of touch-ups, with
2007's original
Mass Effect
game getting the most significant improvements. This deal only applies to the PS4 and Xbox versions, but it's worth noting that publisher EA is not selling editions specifically made for the newer PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Further Reading
The best accessories and MagSafe gear for your new iPhone 12
Anker PowerPort III Nano
20 W USB-C wall charger for $13.59 at Amazon (use code: SDAK4TPCL—normally $17)
: A recommendation from our
guide to the best iPhone 12 accessories
, Anker's PowerPort III Nano is small enough to fit in a men's pants pocket and packs a 20 W charge that's strong enough to charge Apple's latest iPhone at full speed. It doesn't come with a
USB-C-to-Lightning cable
required to reach those speeds, its prongs don't fold, and it doesn't utilize the common USB-C Power Delivery standard. But we've found it to be reliable in long-term testing, and if you need a spare for your phone specifically, it undercuts
Apple's competing fast charger
on price. This deal is less than $2 higher than the lowest price we've tracked. A two-pack is also
on sale for $25
if you want more than one.
Further Reading
Amazon’s 11th-gen Fire HD 10 tablet starts at $149.99
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids
(32GB) 10.1-inch tablet for $129.99 at Amazon and
Target
(normally $200)
: As we noted in
our most recent Dealmaster
, Amazon's Fire HD Kids tablets are one of the few child-focused tablets that
are actually worth recommending
. They can't touch Apple's iPad from a speed and build-quality standpoint, but they perform well
enough
for basic media purposes (if not gaming), and they come with two-year warranties, big bumper cases to protect against drops, fairly extensive parental control options, and a year's subscription to
Amazon's Kids+ service
, which includes a variety of child-friendly entertainment content. This is the first discount we've seen for the
new Fire HD 10 Kids slate
, and it comes as part of
a wider sale
on Amazon's entire Kids tablet lineup.
Further Reading
Xbox Series X/S vs. PlayStation 5: Our launch-month verdict
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller
(Carbon Black) for Xbox, PC, iOS, and Android for $49.99 at Microsoft,
Amazon
,
Best Buy
, and
GameStop
(normally $55)
: Microsoft's latest Xbox controller doesn't have the fancy haptic feedback or adaptive triggers
of Sony's DualSense pad
—though
future revisions
may change that—but it still offers a comfortable and sturdy design that works across Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices with minimal fuss. Compared to the older Xbox One gamepad, it now includes a dedicated button for screenshots and video recordings, a slightly improved d-pad, and a pleasing textured finish on the back. We've seen it drop as low as $39 in the past, but this deal is still $10 off Microsoft's usual MSRP. Just remember that it runs off AA batteries by default, not a rechargeable unit.
Further Reading
The Ars Technica ultimate holiday gift guide 2020
Jabra Elite 75t
(Gold Beige) true wireless noise-canceling earbuds for $112.99 at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $135)
: Jabra's Elite 75t remains one of
our favorite sets of totally wireless earbuds
thanks to its lightweight and comfortable design, useful active noise-canceling mode, decent mic quality for calls, and solid seven or so hours of battery life. While its sound quality is deeply bass-heavy by default, those who prefer that kind of signature may enjoy it, and the whole profile can always be customized through an EQ tool in Jabra's companion app. IP55-rated water resistance and a relatively simple one-button control scheme on each earbud help as well. We saw the Elite 75t drop
to $95 during Amazon Prime Day
last month, but this deal is among the better prices we've tracked outside of that. Just note that the discount only applies to the beige model as of this writing.
Further Reading
UX rant: The nightmare horrorshow that is the Apple TV remote
Apple Siri Remote
(2nd gen) for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD for $49.97 at Verizon (normally $59)
: This deal matches the best price we've seen on Apple's
newly updated Siri Remote
for the Apple TV, which replaces the original clicker's controversial design—
to put it mildly
—with one less reliant on touch inputs. Instead, it mainly uses a five-way clickpad/touchpad, with more clicky buttons, dedicated power, mute, and Siri buttons and a generally thicker design on top of that. It
works with both
generations of the Apple TV 4K as well as the 1080p Apple TV HD.
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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
touches up a trilogy of classic action-RPGs for more modern hardware.
BioWare / EA
Video game deals
GameFly Pre-Played Sale
: Various used Switch, Xbox, PS4, and PS5 games discounted at GameFly.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
(PS4,
Xbox
) for
$44.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $60).
Nier Replicant Ver.1.22474487139...
(PS4, Xbox) for
$39.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $60).
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
(PS4,
Xbox
) for
$19.99
at Target (
Switch version for
$30
—normally $40).
Demon's Souls
(PS5) for
$49.94
at Walmart and
GameStop
(normally $70).
Scarlet Nexus
(PS5,
PS4
,
Xbox
) for
$49.94
at Amazon and
GameStop
(normally $60).
Metro Exodus: Complete Edition
(PS5) for
$29.99
at Amazon (normally $40).
Subnautica: Below Zero
(PS5,
PS4
) for
$24.99
at Amazon and
GameStop
(normally $30).
Shadow of the Colossus
(PS4) for
$9.99
at PlayStation Store (normally $20).
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt—Complete Edition
(PS4) for
$9.99
at PlayStation Store (normally $35).
Returnal
(PS5, used) for
$44.99
at GameFly (normally $70).
Hitman 3
(PS4, used) for
$21.99
at GameFly (normally $50).
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The stealth-action assassination game
Hitman III
.
IO Interactive
Monster Hunter Rise
(Switch) for
$49.49
at Amazon (normally $58).
Bravely Default II
(Switch) for
$49.99
at Amazon (normally $60).
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
(Switch) for
$14.99
at Nintendo eShop (normally $30).
Immortals Fenyx Rising
(Switch,
PS5
,
PS4
,
Xbox
) for
$24.99
at Amazon and
GameStop
(normally $33).
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
(Switch) for
$19.99
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
GameStop
(normally $33).
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Demon's Souls
for PS5 is a gorgeous remake of another classic (and notoriously difficult) RPG.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
(Xbox) for
$14.99
at Amazon,
Best Buy
and
GameStop
(
Switch version for
$20
—normally $23).
Batman: Return to Arkham
(Xbox) for
$4.99
at Microsoft (normally $20).
Sega Genesis Classics
(Xbox) for
$8.99
at Microsoft (
PS4 version for
$12
—normally $30).
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
(Xbox) for
$19.49
at Microsoft (normally $30).
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Some classic multiplayer mayhem in
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
.
343 Industries
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
(PC) for
$19.99
at Steam (normally $40).
Max Payne 3
(PC) for
$6.99
at Steam (normally $20).
Chrono Trigger
(PC) for
$7.49
at Green Man Gaming (normally $15).
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
(PC) for
$10
at Green Man Gaming (normally $20).
Obduction
(PC) for
free
at Epic Games Store (normally $30).
Offworld Trading Company
(PC) for
free
at Epic Games Store (normally $30).
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The latest Xbox Wireless Controller next to the new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles.
Sam Machkovech
Gaming deals
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller
(Carbon Black) for Xbox, PC, iOS, and Android for
$49.99
at Microsoft,
Amazon
,
Best Buy
, and
GameStop
(normally $55).
Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma v2
tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard—Razer Orange, Razer Green, or Razer Yellow switches for
$69.99
at Amazon (normally $90).
Razer DeathAdder Essential
gaming mouse for
$24.99
at Amazon (normally $29).
HyperX Cloud Alpha
gaming headset for
$69.99
at Amazon and
GameStop
(normally $87).
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
for
$59
at Amazon and
GameStop
(discount seen in cart—normally $65).
Hori Split Pad Pro
handheld game controller for Nintendo Switch for
$39.99
at Amazon and
Walmart
(normally $50).
AtGames Legends Ultimate
arcade cabinet—24-inch display, includes
300 preinstalled games
for
$499.98
at Sam's Club (normally $600).
Pandemic
board game for
$19
at Amazon (normally $30).
Codenames
board game for
$10.89
at Amazon (normally $14).
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Amazon's Fire HD 8 Kids Edition.
Jeff Dunn
Electronics deals
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids
(32GB) 8-inch tablet for
$89.99
at Amazon and
Target
(normally $140).
Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro
(32GB) 8-inch tablet for
$89.99
at Amazon and
Target
(normally $140).
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids
(32GB) 10.1-inch tablet for
$129.99
at Amazon and
Target
(normally $200).
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro
(32GB) 10.1-inch tablet for
$129.99
at Amazon and
Target
(normally $200).
Jabra Elite 75t
(Gold Beige) true wireless noise-canceling earbuds for
$112.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $135).
Jabra Elite 85h
Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for
$149.99
at Amazon,
Best Buy
, and
Walmart
(normally $210).
Jabra Elite 85t
true wireless noise-canceling earbuds for
$179.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $215).
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Jabra's Elite 75t is a wonderfully well-rounded pair of true wireless earphones.
Jeff Dunn
Apple AirPods Max
Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for
$479.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $549).
Beats Flex
Bluetooth in-ear headphones for
$39
at Amazon and
Walmart
(normally $45).
Fitbit Charge 4
activity tracker for
$98.95
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
Target
(normally $115).
Fitbit Versa 3
fitness smartwatch for
$198.95
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
Target
(normally $220).
Garmin Forerunner 245
GPS running smartwatch for
$249.99
at Amazon (normally $270).
Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee
wired open-back headphones for
$129
at Drop (normally $170).
SanDisk Extreme
(500GB) portable external SSD for
$84.99
at Amazon,
Best Buy
, and
Adorama
(normally $90).
Logitech MX Master 2S
wireless mouse for
$49.99
at Lenovo (use code:
MXMASTER50
—normally $60).
Sony Alpha 7 II
(body only) full-frame mirrorless camera for
$898
at Amazon (normally $1,355).
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The Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatch.
Fitbit
TV and home entertainment deals
Apple TV 4K
(32GB) 4K HDR media streamer for
$169
at Amazon,
Walmart
, and
Sam's Club
(normally $179).
Apple Siri Remote
(2nd gen) for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD for
$49.97
at Verizon (normally $59).
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
HDR media streamer for
$37.99
at Amazon and
Target
(normally $45).
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Apple's latest MacBook Air with its M1 chip.
Lee Hutchinson
Laptop and desktop PC deals
Apple Mac Mini
(2020) mini desktop PC—Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for
$599.99
at Amazon (discount seen at checkout—normally $665).
Apple MacBook Air
(2020) laptop—Apple M1, 13.3-inch 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for
$899
at Amazon (normally $960).
Apple MacBook Air
(2020) laptop—Apple M1, 13.3-inch 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for
$1,099
at Amazon (normally $1,165).
Acer Chromebook Spin 713
(2021) 2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core-i5-1135G7, 13.5-inch 2256x1504, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD + SteelSeries Stratus Duo wireless game controller for
$619
at Best Buy (normally $700).
Lenovo Chromebook Duet
2-in-1 Chrome OS tablet—MediaTek Helio 60T, 10.1-inch 1920x1200, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC for
$229.99
at Staples (normally $280).
Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5
2-in-1 laptop—Intel Core i3-10110U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC for
$329.99
at Amazon (normally $390).
Dell Inspiron 14
(5410) laptop—Intel Core i7-11370H, 14-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for
$685.99
at Dell (use code:
50OFF699
—normally $950).
27-inch Gigabyte M27Q
gaming monitor—2560x1440, IPS, 170 Hz, FreeSync for
$309.99
at Amazon and
Best Buy
(normally $330).
32-inch Dell S3221QS
curved monitor—3840x2160, VA, 60 Hz, FreeSync for
$349.99
at Dell (normally $390).
The Apple HomePod mini.
Apple
Smart home device deals
Apple HomePod Mini
smart home speaker for
$89.99
at B&H (normally $99).
Google Nest Hub
(2nd gen) 7-inch smart display + Google Nest Thermostat smart thermostat for
$166.99
at eBay (normally $225).
Amazon Echo Glow
multicolor smart lamp for
$19.99
at Amazon (normally $30).
Eufy Smart Scale P1
wireless digital scale for
$29.98
at Amazon (
clip 25% coupon
—normally $40).
TP-Link Kasa HS210
3-way smart Wi-Fi light switch for
$16.61
at Amazon (normally $21).
TP-Link Kasa KP303
smart Wi-Fi 3-outlet power strip for
$22.79
at Amazon (normally $26).
TP-Link Kasa HS300
smart Wi-Fi 6-outlet power strip for
$49.99
at Amazon (normally $54).
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Anker's PowerPort III Nano (top) is a compact USB-C charger that can refill an iPhone 12 at full speed.
Corey Gaskin
Accessories and miscellaneous deals
Anker PowerPort III Nano
20 W USB-C wall charger for
$13.59
at Amazon (use code:
SDAK4TPCL
—normally $17).
Anker PowerPort III Nano
(2-pack) 20 W USB-C wall charger for
$24.79
at Amazon (normally $30).
Anker PowerPort Cube
(5ft) USB power strip—3x AC, 3x USB-A, 18W DC for
$14.99
at Amazon (use code:
ANKERA2763
—normally $19).
DJI Osmo Mobile 3
handheld smartphone gimbal for
$79
at Amazon and
Walmart
(normally $99).
Amazon Kindle Unlimited
6-month membership for
$47.86
at Amazon (24-month for
$143.80
, 12-month for
$80.30
—normally $60).
