Best gaming deals: PlayStation 5, Switch OLED, Lego, and more

You can de-orbit your body from Starfield for a minute and check out some of the sweet deals we’ve rounded up this weekend. Alongside an excellent deal for the PlayStation 5 that includes a gift card, you’ll also find a solid discount on the Nintendo Switch OLED, and a Kickstarter-exclusive discount on Rollacrit’s new Bag of Holding.

Below, you’ll find some of our other favorite deals this week from the worlds of gaming and entertainment (and…food?Below you’ll find some of our favorite deals this week from the worlds of gaming and entertainment (and…food?).

This week’s best deals on gaming

Dell is currently offering the PlayStation 5 with a disc drive for $499.99, which isn’t a deal on its own, but what makes this worth checking out is that Dell will throw in a $75 eGift card to use with a future purchase.

It will arrive via email in 20 days from the date of purchase. This gift card will be valid for 90 days and can then be used to purchase anything at the Dell Online Storefront. The PS5 includes some of the most essential games. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartThe Dell store offers PlayStation 5 accessories like the DualSense controller and Astro A40 TR headset. Dell also sells PlayStation 5 accessories such as the DualSense Controller and Astro A40TR headset.

ThinkGeek veterans from Rollacrit brought back the incredible Bag of Holding. The Kickstarter campaign that’s currently for the spacious, durable, and versatile canvas bag for tabletop lovers has already met all of its stretch goals, and you can save $50 on the retail price by submitting a pledge before Oct. 4. Let the GIF below speak for itself — the Bag of Holding can carry a Lottery Tickets You can find a lot of things on the internet.


Gif: Rollacrit

Bag of Holding is available for $125. It comes with many improvements, like a new rain cover and an improved cinch-strap to hold posters. There are also hidden double straps that transform the bag into a backpack.

A $185 optional pledge level will give you an additional bag, along with a couple of zipper pulls charms, shoulder patches straps that are velcro-backed, and custom resin dice. You can add these optional extras to your pledge in pieces starting at $8.

We pointed out earlier this week that Walmart offered the Nintendo Switch for $349.99, instead of $309.99. The Switch OLED remains the best Nintendo portable money can purchase until we have a successor for the Nintendo Switch.

This deal is fulfilled by Walmart from a third-party reseller, but you’ll still get the same one-year Nintendo warranty that covers any manufacturer defects, and the purchase is entitled to free shipping and returns.

Do you need a few extra gigs of space to store your games? Amazon is offering a discount on one of Amazon’s best-selling and largest microSD cards. This card can be used with the Nintendo Switch, as well as other gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and the Asus ROG Ally. Samsung EVO Select microSD cards are currently available for only $19.99, down from $24.76, and the 512GB version for only $29.99.

If there’s anything my gamer brain loves more than deals, it’s tacos and Mountain Dew Baja Blast. As of right now, it’s just a few more sleeps to Taco Tuesday, happening on Sep. 12, so mark your calendar. Taco Bell, Doordash, and participating Mexican restaurants are working together to celebrate Taco Tuesday. They will offer $5 off orders over $15 at Taco Bell or other Mexican eateries. Use the code TACOTABAt checkout, when you order through Doordash, take advantage of this tasty deal.


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This week’s best deals on entertainment

While I’m personally curious to know the ideal way to prepare roast Pidgey, My Pokemon Baking Book is more about making sweets that resemble your favorite pocket monsters. Pre-order the book of delicious treats on Amazon before its launch date of Sep. 19, for just $22.39, down from $27.99. Inside, you’ll find recipes for delicious sweets like Igglybuff Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes, Bidoof Peanut Butter Pretzel Tarts, and more.

Regardless of your feelings towards Tim Burton’s masterwork, The Nightmare Before ChristmasThe soundtrack of the movie is a collection of earworms. In fact, now that I’ve mentioned the movie, you’re probably humming one of those spoopy tunes right now.

If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate some of composer Danny Elfman’s best work, you can currently pre-order The Nightmare Before ChristmasAmazon has Soundtrack Vinyl for only $25 (was 35). This double-sided LP is due to ship by September 29th and will be the perfect companion for the 4K Bluray version. The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Lego has now created the mother console of modern gaming. Target has the Lego Atari 2600 on sale for just $208.99. It is usually $239.99 but it is now discounted to only $208.99. It is cleverly designed, and pays tribute to not only the classic console but also its legendary titles. Set includes the Atari 2600 Console, one controller and three cartridges, all with dioramas.

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