PC Gaming

Razer is back at it again today with the release of its new DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Mouse. The new battlestation upgrade lands on the heels of the brand’s new ‘world’s first fully illuminated LED backlit gaming mouse mat’ as well as its new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets to provide esports-grade gamers, or those who take their PC peripherals serious, a new option complete with HyperSpeed connectivity. Now up for purchase, you can take a closer look at what the latest from Razer can bring to your setup down below. 

Samsung’s lineup of monitors, no matter what operating system you prefer, have been a popular solution for just about everyone over the last few years or more, be it the Smart Monitors loaded with built-in hubs, webcams, and onboard streaming support, the ViewFinity family, or even its impressive Odyssey OLED gaming monitors. And with particularly serious new all-time pricing hitting existing variants as of late and this countdown page on its oficial site, new models are indeed inbound. Folks considering making a jump to a new 2024 model to upgrade the workspace or gaming battlestation will also want to at least consider the FREE $50 credit Samsung is offering through today on its upcoming 2024 monitor releases. Head below for more details. 

After being (sort of) unveiled last month, the new ASUS ROG Ally X PC gaming handheld is now officially available for pre-order ahead of launch on July 22. The latest portable gaming PC from the brand is indeed not a complete redesign, or a ROG Ally 2 if you will, but the brand has made some marked improvements to its design with small enhancements all over the place, a much better battery, and double the storage capacity out of the box. It would seem ASUS’ ROG unit has attempted to take in much of the criticism the original handhelds received after launch to deliver the machine some might suggest it should have in the first place. Head below for for a closer look at the specs. 

Okay, thanks for knocking $100 off for a limited time Sony, but where’s the PS VR2 PC support you promised? One thing, just about everyone, feels is holding the PS VR2 platform back is its required connection to a PS5. This arguably makes for a more stable experience for all users, but it needs to get PC support and, if you ask me, it needs it soon. It has been out in the wild for well over a year now, the game library still feels a bit stunted (although it is showing off new titles tomorrow), and, at least in some ways, sales are too because of it. Sony has indeed said it would take its latest virtual reality gaming platform off the leash at some point this year, and some new evidence has surfaced that it is indeed what is still happening. Check it out below. 

The official UGREEN storefront over at Amazon is now offering its 10Gb/s USB-C NVMe SSD Enclosure for $16.98 Prime shipped. Don’t have Prime? No worries, just check out with $35 or more in your cart to score free shipping. Generally speaking, you’d have to fork over $25 for this enclosure, but today’s deal takes 32% off. In fact, this price is not far off from the best Amazon discount to date, which fell somewhere between $15-$16. There are loads of portable solid-state drives on the market, but if you want to build your own, it is a straightforward process that paves the way for upgradability and swapping drives, as needed. Once you’ve slid an NVMe drive inside, you’ll be able to plug this enclosure into a USB-A or Type-C port and achieve up to 10Gb/s speeds or 1.25GB/s when converting gigabits (Gb) to gigabytes (GB). Both USB-A and Type-C cables are included with your purchase. Keep reading to find an NVMe drive on sale that could pair nicely with today’s purchase.

The new ASUS ROG Ally second-generation handheld is imminent, and today’s is likely the day we get some hard details. The original and currently available handheld isn’t perfect, but it is pretty solid as well as being one of the more affordable models on the market (it has regularly gone on sale like it is right now at $400). After an announcement something new would hit in 2024 alongside a teaser thereafter, including what appeared to be an image of the next-generation model a couple days ago, the brand looks to be set to stream (some of) the details today! Head below to follow along. 

After many of Samsung’s popular internal SSDs saw some price hikes as we moved into 2024, we are now tracking some deals on the 990 PRO and 980 PRO heatsink models. First up, we have the Samsung 2TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal Solid-State Drive for $169.99 shipped. This model now carries a regular price of $265 directly from Samsung where it is now matching the Amazon deal. Today’s offer joins some price drops on the smaller and larger capacity variants, landing at the lowest we have tracked all year on Amazon. Head below for more details. 

Amazon is now offering the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro for $944.99 shipped. This Windows laptop sports an Intel i7 chip, 16GB of memory, and 1TB of SSD storage as it drops down from the original $1,750 price tag. This is a new all-time low at $805 off and beats our previous mention from last fall by an extra $34. Today’s offer is the first discount in months, too.

Amazon is now offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for $2,241.33 shipped. This configuration sports an Intel Core i7 chip alongside 1TB of SSD storage and 32GB of memory as it drops from the usual $2,800 price tag. This is 20% off and a new all-time low on this configuration at $159 under the previous offer. If you’re not sold on the new AI-backed laptops that were revealed at CES 2024, this is one of the more premium machines around with a unique form-factor to match. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the second-generation laptop in our launch coverage. Then head below for the full scoop on the elevated configurations.

Just after the debut of its new spatial audio BlackShark V2 Pro Xbox/PlayStation headsets and its high-end 18-inch Blade gaming laptop, Razer is launching another world-first today. Razer says its brand new Firefly V2 Pro is the “world’s first fully illuminated LED backlit gaming mouse mat” and it is now available for purchase. Head below for a closer look and more details on the vibrant new functional accoutrement for your battlestation table top. 

Amazon is now offering the previous-generation Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Book 3 Pro for $949 shipped. This is a new all-time low that discounts the 1TB/16GB configuration down from its usual $1,300 going rate. It launched at $1,749, but has been trending a little bit lower for most of the year. Still, today’s offer amounts to $350 in savings and is the best offer yet.

Amazon now offers the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 for $1,699.99 shipped. That’s $800 off the usual $2,500 price tag you’d pay on the 1TB/16GB configuration with i7 chipset. It’s down to the second-best price to date at within $11 of the all-time low and is the lowest price of the year. We last saw it sell for less back in December.

Update: Woot’s deal on the Famicom version is live once again to match the lowest price we have tracked yet at $79.99 Prime shipped. Just be sure to also check out 8BitDo’s new wonderfully retro C64 keyboard with Super Buttons and Super Stick.

Amazon is now offering its best price yet on the NES version of the 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard down at $89.99 shipped. Regularly $100, this throwback-style mechanical keyboard is now at the lowest price we can find. While you can still score the Famicom version over at Woot for $79.99 Prime shipped, those looking for the vintage NES vibes will want to opt for the Amazon listing here. Outside of the color treatment, both models are essentially the same, complete with a pair of what 8Bitdo calls Super Buttons – two oversized buttons that look like they were pulled straight from an NES controller and blown up to epic proportions and loaded with customizable mapping tech. More details below. 

After unveiling the “world’s first” 240Hz OLED and 4K display tech on its new Blade gaming laptops earlier this year at CES 2024, Razer is upping the ante again. Described as “the most powerful Blade ever,” today Razer is officially taking the wraps off its new Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop. The “pinnacle of high-performance gaming laptops” builds upon the success of its “award-winning” Blade 16 and 14 models that debuted earlier this year, setting what Razer calls a “new benchmark for gaming and creative work with its unrivaled desktop-grade performance.” You can give it a closer look down below. 

Amazon is now offering the wireless HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Gaming Mouse for $65.96 shipped. Regularly $90, this is 27% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. It also comes within $6 of the wired version, for comparison. Today’s deal clocks in as the lowest price of the year, coming within less than $6 of last year’s Black Friday all-time low. It has only sold for less than this three times since its initial release at roughly the same time last year as well. Ready to upgrade your battlestation with wireless connectivity and 100 hours of battery life, you can head below for a breakdown of the rest of the feature set. 

Amazon now offers the Logitech G PRO X Superlight Mouse for $109.95 shipped. There may be the newer Gen 2 version on store shelves now, but today’s drop from its original $160 price tag makes this peripheral a far better value. It’s now resting at the second-best discount to date and the lowest price since back over the holidays last year. We’ve only seen it sell for less once before, too. Today’s offer is also at least $30 off the usual price these days. We noted just how much it delivered on the superlight design in our hands-on review, and below the fold we take a closer look at how it all stacks up.

Amazon is now offering the LG Gram 2-in-1 16-inch Touchscreen Laptop for $695.99 shipped. This might be the 2022 edition, but it’s seeing a clearance discount down from the usual $1,300 going rate for those who don’t need the latest version. That’s 47% off and a new all-time low, as well as one of the best prices in general for a convertible laptop. For comparison, the last discount had this sitting at $900. Now, it’s an extra $204 off to land at this best-ever price tag.

Last fall, Logitech launched a new lineup of Star Wars gaming gear for your PC setup. Now ahead of May the 4th, Amazon is offering some of the first chances to save on the all-new gaming accessories. There’s one release that’s a particular highlight, and it has the Logitech G502 X Plus Millenium Falcon Mouse on sale for one of the first times. This new battlestation upgrade is down to $149.99 shipped thanks to the second-ever discount from its usual $160 price tag and the on-page coupon. It may only be $10 off, but it’s a chance to bring the Star Wars-themed mouse to your setup for less. It comes within $1 of the all-time low and is the best since October. We reviewed the new release, detailing what to expect from its design inspired by Return of the Jedi. Head below for the full scoop.

Just after getting a chance to go hands-on with Razer’s impressive new Chroma V3 Seiren mic, another one of the brand’s new smart lighting solutions is now available for purchase. The PC gaming smart light with Matter was first unveiled earlier this year and, after being sold out directly from Razer for most of 2024, you can now bring home the new Razer Aether Monitor Light Bar to kit out your battlestation even more at $129.99 shipped via Amazon. It now joins the rest of the Razer Aether smart lighting gear and you can get a closer look at the feature set down below. 

Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. This new gaming mouse first hit the scene back in September with a list of notable upgrades over its predecessor. Now, it drops to $136.81 shipped as one of the first and only price cuts so far – but the real highlight is it’s the best price cut so far. That lets you take nearly 15% off the new and improved gaming mouse from its usual $160 going rate. We’ve seen a few $5 or less discounts last fall, but this is the first real chance to save.

The annual Steam spring sale is now in full swing with about as many deals on top-tier PC titles as anyone could ever ask for. These seasonal Steam events are a great chance to load up your back catalogue with older titles and indie gems, not to mention scoring some deals on newer releases you have yet to pick up for both your desktop/laptop machines and Steam Deck. Hit the jump for more details. 

Amazon now offers its new 55-inch Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Gaming Monitor for $1,902.89 shipped. This is a new all-time low from its usual $3,000 price tag. We last saw this model at $1,962, and now today’s offer is an extra $59 off in order to save you a total of $1,097. As Samsung’s most impressive gaming monitor to date, the new Odyssey Ark stands apart from everything else on the market with a curved 55-inch 4K panel and some other upgrades over the original model that we explore below.

After announcing it was bringing Horizon Forbidden West Complete to PC earlier this year – it releases on March 21, Sony has now taken to its official PlayStation Blog to announce the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima. The Director’s Cut of Sucker Punch’s gorgeous samurai-meets-ninja action game is now officially ready to land on PC in a couple month’s time. Sony has been slowly but surely bringing its exclusive titles over to PC battlestations for a few years now and it looks as though that trend will continue through 2024 as the complete version of the critically acclaimed open-world samurai action adventure game is set to launch come May. Hit the jump for more details on the PC features and pre-order details for Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut. 

Update: Razer has now debuted a Quartz pink edition of it latest Seiren V3 Chroma RGB USB Microphone. It is now available for purchase at $10 more than the standard black at $139.99 shipped. 

Update: The new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma RGB USB Microphone is now available for purchase at Amazon for $129.99 shipped. 

Update: Today’s new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma mic is also launching alongside the more affordable Razer Seiren V3 Mini at $60 as well. More details below.

Today, Razer is unveiling the latest addition to its lineup of streaming mics with the new Seiren V3 Chroma. The current lineup of Seiren mics didn’t see any updates for CES this year alongside the brand’s new Blade gaming laptops, but the new model is now joining the mini entry-level model, the clip-on BT variant, the Seiren V2 X, and the flagship V2 Pro. Pulling from the look and feel of the existing lineup, the latest model features a similar, albeit modernized form-factor, with a larger capsule covered in vibrant customizable Chroma lighting. Head below for more details and some of our hands-on impressions of the new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma mic.

Amazon is now offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for $2,399 shipped. This drops the elevated 1TB model with 32GB of memory down from its usual $2,799 price tag. It comes matched at B&H, and is also a new all-time low at $400 off. Today’s discount is also $121 under our previous mention. The savings also continue to some other configurations, too. We break down just what exactly is new this time around with the second-generation laptop in our launch coverage.

Amazon has now now launched a new sale event featuring a wide-range of ASUS PC gaming gear includes mice, keyboards, and more. But first let’s take a look at the deals on its ROG Raikiri PC and Xbox gamepads. You’ll find the regularly $170 Raikiri Pro with the built-in OLED display with customizable animations, heads-up status indicators, and profile switching down at $129 shipped. This one fetches as much as $170 at Best Buy and is usually closer to $150 Amazon. One of only a few discounts we have seen since release last fall, this is the second-best price we have tracked, having only been beaten once over the Black Friday festivities. That deal joins the ASUS ROG Raikiri base model controller at $89 shipped. While not as deep deal from its regular $100 price tag, this is the very first price drop we have tracked on this one via Amazon. Head below for more details. 

Elgato, a brand best known for its gamer and streaming gear, is launching its new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 4K capture cards today. Elgato’s lineup of capture cards is already a relatively popular one among streamers, with the HD60, HD60 S+ and the latest 4K60 PRO, but this time around it is delivering a pair of upgraded HDMI 2.1 solutions for folks looking to update their capture setup for the new year and beyond. Head below for a closer look at the new Elgato PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S 4K capture cards. 

The Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is coming to PC very soon. In PlayStation’s continued effort to bring some of its big-time and once exclusive titles to PC, Sony has now announced that Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition will land on battlestations everywhere come March. PlayStation has been spreading the love with PC gamers for a little while now, and next up will be the latest entry in Aloy’s future-past adventure alongside a host of extra goodies. All of the details are down below. 

BIGBIG WON, a maker of gaming peripherals, has launched its new Rainbow 2 Pro Wireless Gaming Controller that features motion control, a hall-effect trigger, a 1000Hz polling rate, 12-bit Axis Resolution, remappable buttons, and RGB lighting. Now available for purchase, this controller is an affordable alternative to name-brand devices and comes compatible across several popular platforms, giving gamers far more freedom and flexibility than its single-connection competitors.

Check out the new limited edition white and gold gaming keyboard from SteelSeries. The brand is a leader in PC gaming peripherals, for those unfamiliar, and is back at it again today with its latest special edition creation. After featuring is limited run Ghost Edition translucent gaming keyboard back in the fall, today SteelSeries is introducing its new Apex Pro Mini: Limited-Edition White x Gold keyboard. All of the details are waiting below. 

Today, Samsung is unveiling its newest internal SSD known as the 990 EVO. Before Samsung delivered its new transparent display tech and its upcoming smart TV lineup at CES 2024, the last major release from its storage business was with the pro-grade USB 3.2 2×2 T9 portable SSDs – here’s our hands-on review. But today the brand is turning its attention to the more modest internal SSD solutions with the unveil of its new 990 EVO solid-state drives. Head below for all of the details. 

Segway has had a busy year, with plenty of new electric vehicles being introduced last week at CES 2024. Today, the popular mobility and robotics manufacturer is announcing its new GoKart Pro 2 which can be driven in off-road environments at impressive speeds with equally impressive steering capabilities. Now exclusively available for pre-order at Best Buy, this vehicle will not only be able to disassemble into a short-distance commuting scooter but also can connect to a PC to experience more immersive racing gameplay.

Update: The new Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System is now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere. 

After being teased earlier this week, Turtle Beach has officially unveiled its new VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedal System. Just after we had a chance to go hands-on with the brand’s new premium and more traditional Stealth Ultra Xbox gamepad, pre-orders are going live today on the new Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S racing controller system. Hit the jump for a rundown of the specs and feature set of the new VelocityOne kit. 

Alongside the reveal and launch of its new Blade gaming laptops, Razer is also debuting some new gaming chair tech at CES 2024. The brand has now released version 2 of its Iskur gaming throne with 6D lumbar support, but it is the haptic-equipped Project Esther that has caught our attention. Dubbed the “world’s first HD haptic gaming cushion,” head below for details on what Razer calls the “next advancement in haptic technology.” 

Next up in our coverage of CES announcements, LG Display has announced today that it has completed the development of a new 27-inch 480Hz QHD OLED gaming display with an official showcase prepared for CES 2024. This big news has many excited for what lies in store, opening the doors to a new era of OLEDs with ultra-high refresh rates.

The new Razer Blade 16 and Blade 18 gaming laptops are next on deck for the CES 2024 announcements. The leading gaming brand is now revealing details on what its calls “world’s first display innovations” in the latest iterations of its portable gaming rigs that “underscore Razer’s commitment to being at the forefront of technological excellence.” Head below for more details. 

Amazon is now offering the best price ever on the Logitech G713 Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This addition to the Logitech Aurora collection is one of our favorite battlestation upgrades here at gadgetnewsonline, and now you can score it for the lowest price ever at $122.39 shipped. It drops down from $170 and thanks to those 28% in savings, has never sold for less. This is $18 under our last mention from back over Thanksgiving Week last year, and is the only time it has dropped below that price. Our hands-on review talks all about the aesthetics and features of the keyboard, or you can head below for all the details.

Joining ongoing deals on the brand’s adorable Kitty models, Amazon has now brought back its best price on the Razer Barracuda X Wireless Gaming and Mobile Headset for $69.99 shipped. Regularly $100, this is a solid 30% in savings and the lowest price we can find. Today’s offer comes in to match the limited fall Prime Day price and the best we have tracked – only twice before today has this set gone for this low since it landed on Amazon last summer. You’re looking at a multi-platform headset that features smart switch dual wireless tech – this allows users to flip between 2.4GHz or Bluetooth mode for compatibility with PC, Playstation, Switch, Android, and iOS. The 40mm drivers are “built for gamer marathons,” according to Razer, and yet deliver a portable enough design for your daily commute (the cardioid boom mic is detachable). They also feature 50 hours of battery life with USB-C charging. Hit up our hands-on review for a closer look and head below for more details. 

Best Buy has a pair of notable deals to give a portable PC for the holidays. Arriving for Christmas with plenty of time to wrap up under the tree, the new ASUS ROG Ally Gaming handhelds are dropping to the best prices yet. Right now, you can drop the base model with a Ryzen Z1 processor down to $399.99 shipped. It typically sells for $600, and is now seeing a $200 discount down to the lowest price yet at $50 below our previous mention. If your portable gaming could use a bit more oomph, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor version clocks in at $599.99 with one of its first discounts. This is down from $700, and an extra $20 under the last discount. Head below for more.

Whether you’re shopping for a PC gamer in your life or you’re a gamer looking to upgrade to something better, there seems to be an endless amount of brands and options for PC gaming gear. It can be a daunting challenge when you first commit to upgrading your battlestation, especially if you’re new to the scene or shopping on a budget. That’s why I’ve put together this rundown of the most notable brands offering the best deals on quality gaming equipment, so that, hopefully, we can help you cast aside those worries and take your gameplay to the next level. I’ve taken great care to include plenty of budget-friendly options that still boast quality performance, so head below to check out all the top picks.

Lexar has now unleashed its new handheld SSD known as the Play 2230. With new handhelds on the scene, including the latest Steam Deck, the new ASUS ROG Ally, and more, the compact 2230 SSD standard has become even more desirable and there’s another notable option on the market courtesy of Lexar. Now available for purchase at Amazon and elsewhere, you can take a deeper dive into what the new Play 2230 can bring to your on-the-go gaming setup down below. 

Logitech and Astro Gaming are announcing the new Astro A50 X Gaming Headset, alongside revealing launch dates. Now available for pre-order, this new flagship headset is designed to simultaneously play across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and S, as well as PCs with just a press of a button.

As part of its Black Friday sale, Amazon is offering loads of all-in-one gaming PCs and peripherals for your battlestation. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t loads of deals for folks looking to build their own machine or upgrade an existing setup. Featuring brands like ASUS, ZOTAC, MSI, CORSAIR, GIGABYTE, AMD, and more, we are tracking some of the best prices of the year on graphics cards, power supplies, motherboards, cooling fans, and more. If you’re looking to upgrade your setup or build a new one altogether this year, you might as well land some of the components while the PC Black Friday deals are live. 

CORSAIR’s Black Friday deals keep rolling right in, with Amazon now offering up to 35% off a selection of gaming desktops and monitors, dropping them to some of the lowest prices we have tracked, with free shipping across the board. Some of these models have seen regular discounts at higher rates, while others are returning to long-awaited all-time lows with releases starting at $600 for monitors and $1,425 for desktops. You’ll find a full rundown of the biggest deals below the fold, but you can shop all of the savings right here, too.