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ElgatoAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The Atomic Purple-colored Elgato Stream Deck Mk. 2 is currently discounted during Amazon’s October Prime Day for just $122.99 (was $159.99), the lowest price yet for the transparent purple desktop accessory.The Stream Deck (not to be confused with the Steam Deck) is a versatile accessory with 15 customizable buttons that can be programmed for use with content creation, productivity, gaming, and many other applications. The Stream Deck Mk. 2 is an improved model of the original, featuring a fixed-angle stand, a detachable USB-C connection, support for animated screensavers, and an interchangeable faceplate.Elgato St…

Image Composition: Ross Miller and Will Joel/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Amazon’s October Prime Day is almost over, having lasted the past two days. Many of these deals will last for the rest of the day (and some may surprise us and last even longer). To be safe, consider this your last chance to score great deals ahead of Black Friday in late November.Whether you’re looking for upgrades for your PC or Steam Deck, or you want some games and accessories for your Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or PlayStation 5, this roundup is full of deals on the products we know you’ll like. Of note, Steam Deck owners might want this fold-up keyboard that we recommend while it’s…

Image Composition: Will Joel and Ross Miller/PolygonRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.It’s the final night of October Prime Day, and we know why you’re here. I mean, it’s kind of obvious from the headline you clicked on — you’re here to find the best deals on Magic: The Gathering for October Prime Day. And we aim to please!Compared with July Prime Day, this week’s sales follow a “less is more” motto, i.e. fewer picks but steep discounts. The big winners this time have been booster boxes like The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Set booster box for $115 and Foundations Play booster box for $90 — if past is prologue, then these are sure to move quickly. (We’…

Image Composition: Ross Miller and Will Joel/PolygonAmazon’s October Prime Day has officially come and gone — that’s the bad news. The good news is, a majority of our favorite board games are still on sale, albeit at a lower discount. If you had your eye on a certain worker placement strategy game or a spooky card game, there’s still a chance for some big savings.The discounts fall squarely in the realm of what we like to call “modern classics” like 7 Wonders and Azul — excellent board games from major publishers that came out in the last 10-15 years. We’ve also found more than few great horror-themed games on sale like Mysterium (an Overboard favorite), Unfathomable, and Arkham Horror The Card Game, all perfect for the spooky season.Polygon’s Prime Day PicksThe best mode…

SonyCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Sony’s powerful PlayStation 5 Pro is now available to pre-order at a wide variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target. This follows a few weeks when it was only possible to pre-order one through PS Direct. No matter where you buy it from, the $699.99 console will ship on Nov. 7.For those who need a refresher, the PS5 Pro aims to play PS5 games at faster frame rates and with more graphical detail. Additionally, Sony is touting better ray tracing and AI-driven graphical enhancements to games that are patched to support it. Polygon’s Matt Leone recently went hands-on with the powerful console, trying out seve…

SonyThe original PlayStation made its debut in Japan back in Dec. of 1994, meaning that very soon, the Sony console will be 30 years old. To celebrate, Sony is rolling out 30th anniversary editions of its current generation of hardware, including the PlayStation 5 Pro and regular PlayStation 5, all sporting the grey colors of the PS1. Aside from the themed PS5 Pro — which Sony only made 12,300 units for all markets to fight over — some of its other 30th anniversary gear is now available to pre-order at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.The slim version of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is getting the 30th anniversary treatment, and a bundle is available to pre-order for $499.99 at Amazon, Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy. It comes packaged with a DualSense controller and…

Image composition: Ross Miller and Will Joel/PolygonAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The beast known as Prime Day has returned to Valhalla to feast and slumber until next July. However, there are still plenty of deals kicking around. Big savings on the slim PlayStation 5, SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset, the 7 Wonders board game, and the 8BitDo Ultimate controller are just some examples of the awesome deals you can still get in on.Related:Our favorite board games are still on sale after Prime DayWe aren’t expecting any new, groundbreaking deals to show up at this point (listen, you had two days to shop!) but we’ll still update this page…

Penguin Random HouseAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Warhammer 40K has a virtually unfathomable iceberg of lore behind it. Whether you’re a more recent or casual fan of the universe — blame it on countless hours of Space Marine 2 — or have developed a deep admiration for the craftsmanship of the miniatures, you might want to check out Warhammer 40K The Ultimate Guide. This illustrated, 336-page encyclopedia costs considerably less than a faction codex, and is currently available to pre-order from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble ahead of its Oct. 29 launch.Warhammer 40K The Ultimate Guide$41$459% off$41$41 at Amazon$41 at Target$45 at…

Creative Assembly/SegaCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Whether it’s coincidence or maybe because Amazon’s very good at reading the room, Alien: Isolation is free to play for Prime members through Halloween via its Luna cloud game streaming service. This is welcome news in light of Creative Assembly’s surprise announcement this week that a sequel to the first-person thriller is in development. If you haven’t had the opportunity to play the original, which remains one of the most terrifying games out there, you can quickly boot it on the internet browser on your laptop, phone, tablet, or likely on your smart TV. Luna games support keyboard and mouse but you can play via a con…

VariousAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Target isn’t the only retailer hosting a buy two, get one free sale. We thought you might like to know that a similar sale is happening at Amazon, featuring some of our favorite graphic novels, books, movies, and other cool stuff that you might’ve missed during this week’s Prime Day event. All that you have to do is add a total of three items to your cart, and you’ll get the cheapest one for free. While Target’s sale lasts through Oct. 12, Amazon hasn’t shared how long its sale will last.Of the numerous pages of eligible items (which, by the way, is somewhat similar at both two stores), we’ve picked ou…