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Plus $300 off the Google Pixel 3, big Lenovo ThinkPad discounts, and more.
Ars Staff
– Aug 6, 2019 4: 45 pm UTC
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Greetings, Arsians! The Dealmaster is back with another round of deals to share. Today’s list is headlined by a deal on one-year membership cards for Sony’s PlayStation Plus service, which are currently going for $40 on eBay.
While this is the typical sale price we see for 12-month subscriptions, it’s generally as low as they get for most of the year. (This was their going rate on Prime Day, for instance, and the rare occasions on which they have dropped lower usually involve being a part of a membership program for a particular retailer such as Costco.) For context, Sony itself sells 12-month plans for $60, though it’s not unusual to see them in the high $40 or low $50 range at any given point online.
Just note that this discount applies to physical membership cards, not digital codes, so while you’re paying less, you’ll have to wait a few extra days from shipping. The specific eBay seller here is “neogames,” which isn’t a household name by any means but has received extremely high user ratings over the years, so there’s little reason to expect anything fishy or untrustworthy. And as a reminder, PlayStation Plus memberships are required for online access with most PS4 games and include two free monthly games, as well as various PlayStation Store discounts, as perks. New codes can be stacked on top of existing subscriptions, and there’s been next to no indication that Sony will drop the service in any way with the inevitable launch of the PlayStation 5.
If you’re all set on the PlayStation front, though, we also have big discounts on new Lenovo ThinkPad laptops, Google’s Pixel 3, iPads, and more. Have a look at the full rundown below.
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Table of Contents
Top 10 deals of the day
Laptop and desktop PC deals
Video game deals
Gaming deals
TV and home entertainment deals
Electronics deals
Accessories deals
Top 10 deals of the day
Sony PlayStation Plus 1-year membership card for $39.99 at eBay (normally $49.99).
Google Pixel 3 (64GB, unlocked) for $499.99 at Amazon and Google Store (normally $699.99).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,148.95 at Lenovo (use code: THINKBIGSALE – normally $1,599.99).
11-inch Apple iPad Pro (64GB, Space Gray) for $649 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $749).
Aukey PB-Y13 portable battery – 10,000 mAh, 37Wh, 18W USB-C PD for $20.99 at Amazon (use code: SIUIHBHOA – normally $29.99).
Anker PowerWave Pad wireless charger – 10W for Galaxy phones, 7.5W for iPhones, no AC adapter for $11.99 (clip 10% coupon and use code: ANKERB03 – normally $19.99).
Dixit board game for $17 at Amazon (normally $31.49).
65-inch LG B8PUA 4K HDR OLED TV + $300 Dell eGift Card for $1,497 at Dell (normally $1,799.99).
Amazon Echo Spot smart display for $89.99 at Newegg (use code: NEFPCA79 – normally $129.99).
55-inch TCL 55S517 4K LED Roku TV for $349.99 at Amazon (normally $399.99).
Laptop and desktop PC deals
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,148.95 at Lenovo (use code: THINKBIGSALE – normally $1,599.99).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (4th gen) 2-in-1 laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,253.45 at Lenovo (use code: THINKBIGSALE – normally $1,749.99).
Lenovo ThinkPad E490s laptop -Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $674.50 at Lenovo (use code: THINKDB3 – normally $899.99).
Apple MacBook Air (2019) laptop – Intel Core i5-8210Y, 13.3-inch 2560×1660, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $899.99 at Best Buy (normally $1,099).
Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2019) laptop – Intel Core i9-9880H, 15.4-inch 2880×1800, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Radeon Pro 560X for $2,499.99 at Amazon (normally $2,699.99).
HP Envy x360 15t laptop – Intel Core i7-8565U, 15.6-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $699.99 at HP (normally $989.99).
Education price only: Apple MacBook Air (2019) laptop – Intel Core i5-8210Y, 13.3-inch 2560×1660, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD + Beats Studio3 Wireless Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $999 at Apple (normally $1,349.99).
Education price only: Apple MacBook Pro (2019) laptop – Intel Core i5-8279U, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD + Beats Studio3 Wireless Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $1,199 at Apple (list price $1,419.99).
Video game deals
PS Plus only: Marvel’s Spider-Man (PS4) for $15.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $24.99).
God of War (PS4) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $24.99).
Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) for $49.99 at Target (normally $59.99).
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Switch) for $29.90 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $39.99).
Tetris Effect (PS4) for $19.99 at Google Express and GameStop (normally $29.99).
Dragon Ball FighterZ (Switch, digital) for $17.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $29.99).
Mega Man 11 (Switch) for $14.97 at GameStop (normally $24.99).
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (Switch) for $29.99 at Nintendo eShop (normally $59.99).
Judgment (PS4) for $39.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
Hitman 2 (PS4) for $29.95 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $37.99).
Devil May Cry 5 (PS4, XB1) for $39.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $44.99).
Metro Exodus: Day One Edition (PS4, XB1) for $29.99 at Walmart (normally $34.99).
Gaming deals
HyperX ChargePlay Quad Nintendo Switch Joy-Con charger for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $29.99).
Sony PlayStation Plus 1-year membership card for $39.99 at eBay (normally $49.99).
Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 mechanical gaming keyboard – Razer Green for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
Cooler Master CK530 mechanical gaming keyboard – TKL, Cherry MX Blue/Brown/Red for $60 at Cooler Master (normally $69.99).
Oculus Go (32GB) standalone VR headset for $149 at Newegg (use code: EMCTDTB32 – normally $199).
Dixit board game for $17 at Amazon (normally $31.49).
7 Wonders board game for $29.88 at Amazon (normally $39.95).
Pandemic board game for $24.99 at Amazon (normally $35.99).
TV and home entertainment deals
65-inch LG B8PUA 4K HDR OLED TV for $1,448.99 at Google Express (use code: CNSUEL – normally $1,799.99).
65-inch LG B8PUA 4K HDR OLED TV + $300 Dell eGift Card for $1,497 at Dell (normally $1,799.99).
55-inch TCL 55S517 4K LED Roku TV for $349.99 at Amazon (normally $399.99).
49-inch TCL 49S517 4K LED Roku TV for $299.99 at Amazon (normally $319.99).
Roku TV Wireless Speakers (for Roku TVs only) for $149.99 at Roku (normally $199.99).
Electronics deals
11-inch Apple iPad Pro (64GB, Space Gray) for $649 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $749).
9.7-inch Apple iPad (128GB) for $329 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $399).
Google Pixel 3 (64GB, unlocked) for $499.99 at Amazon and Google Store (normally $699.99).
Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB, unlocked) for $599.99 at Amazon and Google Store (normally $799.99).
Google Home Mini smart speaker for $25 at Google Express (normally $35).
Amazon Echo Spot smart display for $89.99 at Newegg (use code: NEFPCA79 – normally $129.99).
Netgear Orbi RBK50 mesh WiFi system for $253.44 at Amazon (normally $284.99).
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 portable Bluetooth speaker for $99.99 at Google Express (normally $129.99).
Ring Video Doorbell Pro video doorbell + Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) smart speaker for $169.99 at Best Buy (normally $279).
Bose SoundSport wired sports earphones for $39 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $49.95).
Audio-Technica ATH-M40X wired headphones for $79 at Amazon (normally $99).
Bose SoundWear Companion wearable speaker for $149 at Amazon (normally $249).
Mackie CR3 3-inch computer speakers for $66.99 at BuyDig (normally $79).
Samsung T5 (2TB) portable SSD for $277.99 at Amazon (normally $329.99).
Philips Wake-Up Light (HF3520) alarm clock for $75 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $104.99).
Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB USB turntable for $229 at Amazon (normally $299).
CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 dock – 2x Thunderbolt 3, 5x USB-A, 2x USB-C, 1x UHS-II SD, 1x DisplayPort for $249.95 at Apple (normally $309).
Garmin Dash Cam 55 car dash cam – 1440p for $149 at Amazon (normally $169.99).
Instant Pot Duo 60 6-Qt 7-in-1 electric pressure cooker for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $74.99).
Accessories deals
Aukey PB-Y13 portable battery – 10,000 mAh, 37Wh, 18W USB-C PD for $20.99 at Amazon (use code: SIUIHBHOA – normally $29.99).
Logitech Crayon stylus for iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini for $49.99 at Amazon and Google Express (normally $64.99).
Anker PowerCore 10000 PD portable battery – 10,000 mAh, 28W, 18W USB-C PD for $29.99 at Amazon (use code: ANKERPD335 – normally $45.99).
Anker PowerWave Pad wireless charger – 10W for Galaxy phones, 7.5W for iPhones, no AC adapter for $11.99 (clip 10% coupon and use code: ANKERB03 – normally $19.99).
Anker Powerline II USB-C to Lightning cable (MFi-certified, 6ft) for $15.99 at Amazon (use code: ANPL2CL6 – normally $19.99).
Anker Roav SmartCharge F0 Bluetooth FM transmitter and car charger – 2x USB-A for $11.79 at Amazon (clip $2 coupon – normally $16.99).