Maybe you’re going to throw a giant barbecue for the 4th of July, and if you are, be sure to read our Grillin’ Gear picks. But backyard parties aren’t for everyone. If you’re planning to stay indoors and do a little gaming (or need other new tech), check out these deals. There is a great sale on WIRED’s favorite gaming headsets, and some other kickass discounts happening this weekend. As always, thanks to our friends at TechBargains for helping us find some of these deals.
Our Favorite Gaming Headsets are On Sale
The SteelSeries Arctis series currently tops our list of best gaming headsets, and a number of models are currently discounted on Amazon. Every Arctis Pro we’ve tested so far has impressed us.
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Arctis Pro for $162 (Was $180) – 9/10, WIRED Recommends. This version of the Arctis Pro doesn’t have the GameDAC and isn’t Wireless, but it’s still an amazing headset with sound that’s worth its higher price.
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Arctis 7 Wireless Headset for $129 (Was $150) Fantastic wireless play for PC and PS4.
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Arctis Bluetooth for $100 (Was $130) – Best for Nintendo Switch. Lets you connect wired to a console or PC and also get Bluetooth audio from your smartphone, making it perfect for how Nintendo uses phones for chatting.
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Arctis 5 for $87 (Was $100) – Arctis 5 is a great wired headset for PC or consoles like PS4 and Xbox.
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Arctis 3 for $70 (Was $80) – This version of the Arctis 3 says it’s a console edition, but still works for PCs. It’s a fantastic wired headset.
Other Awesome Tech Deals
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Vizio 50-inch M-Series LED 4K TV for $400 (Was $600) – We reviewed the Vizio E-Series, which is similar to this premium M-Series model. You can expect a brighter screen and more local dimming zones from the 50-inch M-Series.
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Vizio 55-inch P-Series LED 4K TV for $700 (Was $998) – The Vizio P-Series is even brighter than the M-Series and more local dimming zones still. Compare the TVs here.
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LG 60-inch LED 4K TV for $500 (Was $700) – This is a fantastic 4K TV for the price, and has low input lag for gaming. It also has a TV tuner, unlike the Vizios. The menus aren’t quite as fast as high-end TVs, but you should be using a 4K streaming device anyway!
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Solar-Powered Outdoor Motion Security Lights (2-Pack) for $20 (Was $40) – These are highly rated LED lights on Amazon.
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2-Person Coleman Tent for $26 (Was $36)Not – There’s nothing super high tech about this tent, but it’s almost 4th of July, and if you’re in need of a decent camping tent, this might do the trick.
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Segway MiniLite Hoverboard for $298 (Was $400) – Segway’s hoverboards don’t have as many flashy lights as others, but they balance well, have air-filled tires, and can reach speeds up to 10mph. See them in action here.
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Apple Watch Series 1 with Bonus Band for $159 (Was $249) – The oldest Apple Watch is still quite usable and has gotten a discount this summer. It isn’t waterproof but will still do just about everything else other Apple Watches do. The larger 42mm Apple Watch is also on sale.
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Acer Chromebook 11 Laptop for $189 (Was $269) – This is a very weak Chromebook, but it works for light web browsing.
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Dell Vostro Small Work Desktop for $714 (Was $1,099) – Use Code VOSTRO35 at checkout for the full discount. It has an Intel Core i7 CPU, 8GB RAM, Windows 10 Pro, Intel GPU, 1TB hard drive, and a DVD-RW drive.
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$20 off a Physical Book If You Subscribe to Audible – Amazon is giving away some actual books if you subscribe to its audio book service. Audible does work well, giving you a free audio book credit each month, and discounted prices. If you like to read along to audio books, this deal might be up your alley. Audible also offers free audio books and a free trial.
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