Here are the best deals for Thursday, March 13. Highlights include newly released PlayStation 5 Slim console bundles featuring Astro Bot, PlayStation Portal and PS5 DualSense controllers, a super popular Bose soundbar, an Apple Watch stainless steel model, the 83" LG Gallery Series OLED TV, and more.
Playstation 5 Slim Astro Bot Console Bundles Available Today
Starting today, PlayStation Direct is offering two PS5 console bundles that include a digital download voucher wonderful Astro Bot game, which won the coveted Game of the Year at the Game Awards this year. The PS5 Slim Disc Edition console bundle is priced at $449.99 and the Digital Edition bundle is $399.99. All PlayStation 5 consoles also come with Astro's Playroom, the original game/tech demo that kicked off our infatuation with the adorable robot.
60% Off Bose Smart Soundbar 550
If you bought a brand new TV over the holidays and you're looking for a good audio solution at an excellent price, then one of the best Black Friday deals is back. Walmart is currently offering the Bose Smart Soundbar 550 for just $199 with free shipping after a massive $300 off instant discount. At this price, it's certainly one of the best soundbars you can get, especially if you're looking for an affordable soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos.
PlayStation Portal (Used: Like New) for $161
The PlayStation Portal has never been discounted, but at least you can save on a used one. Amazon Resale (a rebranded Amazon Warehouse) currently has Used: Like New condition PS Portals in stock for only $161.37 shipped. It retails for $199 new, so that's a substantial 20% in savings. A Sony warranty may or may not be included, but Amazon Resale items benefit from the same 30-day return policy you get for buying a new item. We expect this item to sell out pretty quickly.
Sony PS5 DualSense Controller for $54
Lenovo has just dropped the price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to slightly lower than what we saw on Black Friday. Right now you can choose Sterling Silver, Volcanic Red, or Cobalt Blue for only $54 plus free shipping after you apply coupon code "PLAY5" in cart. This is probably going to be your last chance to get a DualSense controller at this price for quite a while, especially one that's decked out in a eye-catching metallic colorway.
The Hobbit Illustrated Edition (Kindle Edition) for $1.99
Pick up a digital copy of The Hobbit on the cheap and have it ready to read on your Kindle digital reader or a mobile device using the Kindle app. The Illustrated Edition from HarperCollins includes 50 paintings, maps, and drawings made by Tolkien himself.
Apple Watch Series 9 45mm Stainless Steel LTE for $356
Looking for one of the more premium Apple Watches for a great price? For a very limited time, Walmart is offering the Apple Watch Series 9, upgraded with a 45mm stainless steel case and LTE cellular connectivity, for only $355.65. Note that stainless steelmodels are a lot more expensive than their aluminum counterparts. Stainless steel models also come with a more durable sapphire crystal watch face, compared to the softer Ion-X material on the standard Apple Watch.
83" LG G3 Gallery Series 4K OLED Smart TV for $2,634.21
Wow this is a great deal for a really high-end TV. Walmart is currently offering a 2023 LG Gallery Series 4K TV for $2,634.21. To compare just how good of a deal this is, the 2024 LG Gallery Series TV currently sells for a whopping $5,300. This is LG's highest end OLED TV model and features Evo panel technology that increases brightness and improves image quality that you won't find in the mainstream C-series models. Yes it's expensive, but it's the best TV you can get, period.
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $129.99
4TB for $259.99
Samsung's newest SSD - the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive - is on sale today. Pick up the 2TB model for $129.99 or, if you can swing it, the 4TB model is an even better deal at $249.99. It's currently $40-$70 cheaper than the Samsung 990 Pro and most (if not all) gamers won't notice the difference in performance.
Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99
Apple's best earbuds are on sale today. Amazon is offering the second generation Apple AirPods Pro wireless noise-canceling earbuds for only $169.99 shipped, a savings of 32% and the best AirPods deal so far this year. That's about $20 more than the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, down from its usual $70 price premium. Between the two, the AirPods Pro is still the superior earbuds because it offers better sound quality and noise cancelation.
4 Months of Hulu and Disney+ for $2.99/mo
For a limited time, Hulu is offering four months of Disney+ and Hulu Basic (Ad-Supported) Bundle for just $2.99 per month. The normal cost of this subscription is $10.99 per month. This deal only comes around a handful of times per year and worth it for just the Disney+ subscription alone.
New March Humble Choice Bundle Starts Now
If you're searching for your next new game to play, Humble Choice March is now live, and this is the perfect bundle to discover something new! This month, Homeworld 3 headlines the bundle, with other PC games like Wild Hearts, Pacific Drive, Zau, and Gravity Circuit also included. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars to grab these games individually, you can get all eight games for just $11.99 at Humble Bundle for this month only.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
