Today's deals are a testament to the rewards of patience. Let's start with the Pokémon sale at Woot, where seeing Brilliant Diamond and Legends: Arceus priced under $45 feels almost like a clerical error. It's a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to catch up before the Switch 2 changes the game landscape.
In addition, there are serious discounts on factory-reconditioned MSI gaming PCs, last-gen graphics cards, and other PC components. And for collectors, how about a Zelda Master Sword replica that plays music and looks dangerously good on a shelf?
TL;DR: Deals For Today
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
$59.99 save 28%
$42.99 at Woot!
MSI Desktops & Components Sale
$419.00 at Woot!
The Legend of Zelda Master Sword Proplica
$200.00 at IGN Store
Samsung Pro Plus 512GB MicroSDXC + Reader
$49.99 save 40%
$29.99 at Amazon
Play for Miracles Bundle
$276.00 save 93%
$20.00 at Humble
8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard (Xbox Edition)
$119.99 save 17%
$99.99 at Amazon
8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse (Xbox Edition)
$58.68 at Amazon
Preorder the Keysmart SmartLock Tracking Device
The Keysmart SmartLock is a TSA-compatible lock that works with the Find My app on your iPhone for easy and accurate luggage tracking. If you have an iPhone and travel often, this is a more versatile option than an AirTag.
$29.99 at Keysmart
In my opinion, this lineup makes spending a little easier to justify. With storage upgrades, gaming bundles, and games you will definitely have time to play eventually—probably. Here’s what I think is worth a look today.
Pokémon Game Sale
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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$59.99 save 28%
$42.99 at Woot!
Woot is offering a solid spread of Pokémon games today, and I want at least three of them. Brilliant Diamond, Legends: Arceus, Let’s Go, Eevee!, and a few others are priced between $39.99 and $44.99, which feels right for anyone catching up before the Switch 2 changes the landscape again. In my opinion, it's a smart time to grab them while prices are behaving themselves. Everything here is fully playable now and will likely get performance bumps once Nintendo's next system arrives.
MSI Desktops & Components Sale
MSI Desktops & Components Sale
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$419.00 at Woot!
MSI’s factory-reconditioned gaming desktops are quietly one of the best parts of today's sale. Machines like the AEGIS R 13NUE-448US are going for $1,129.99, and RTX 4060 GPUs are under $300. I want to be responsible, but this pricing makes it harder than it should be. If you have been thinking about rebuilding your setup, this is exactly the kind of deal you hope not to miss.
The Legend of Zelda Master Sword Proplica
The Legend of Zelda Master Sword Proplica
$200.00 at IGN Store
The Master Sword Proplica from Tamashii Nations is $200 at the IGN Store, and it feels like one of those collectibles you either get immediately or spend months regretting. It plays eight songs from across Zelda games, has sound effects, vibrates when you swing it, and looks good enough to make it feel slightly less ridiculous to own. Slightly.
Samsung Pro Plus 512GB MicroSDXC + Reader
Samsung Pro Plus 512GB MicroSDXC + Reader
$49.99 save 40%
$29.99 at Amazon
Amazon has the Samsung PRO Plus 512GB microSD card with a USB reader for $29.99. I think it's a good fit if you are adding games to your Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or anything else still using microSD storage. It is fast enough for quick transfers, big enough for most libraries, and cheap enough that you do not have to think too hard about it. Just know it is not built for Switch 2, in case you're planning ahead.
Play for Miracles Bundle
Play for Miracles Bundle
$276.00 save 93%
$20.00 at Humble
Humble’s Play for Miracles Bundle is giving away 31 games for $20, which is more titles than I will realistically finish this year. That said, games like Terraforming Mars and Survival: Fountain of Youth are strong enough that even grabbing two or three makes the bundle worth it. Plus, the money goes to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which makes ignoring the other 28 games feel slightly less irresponsible.
8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard (Xbox Edition)
8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard (Xbox Edition)
$119.99 save 17%
$99.99 at Amazon
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is down to $99.99 at Amazon. I think it's one of the best-looking keyboards out right now if you want something that works and does not scream “boring office equipment.” It has Kailh Jellyfish X switches, a top-mount design, fast response, and Xbox-inspired styling that actually looks good on a gaming desk. I probably do not need another keyboard. I am thinking about it anyway.
8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse (Xbox Edition)
8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse (Xbox Edition)
$58.68 at Amazon
Amazon also has the 8BitDo Retro R8 Wireless Mouse on sale for $58.68. It feels like the natural companion to the Retro 87 Keyboard, but it also stands fine on its own. It packs a PAW 3395 sensor, programmable buttons, a 4K polling rate, and a charging dock that doubles as a signal booster. I want one for a low-key gaming setup that does not look like it is held together with RGB lighting and prayer.
