Best July 4 deals: LG OLED, Switch games, Criterion Collection, and more

It’s the weekend again, but not just any weekend. In the U.S. it’s about to be Independence Day on July 4, so we’re taking this opportunity to pack a little more into this post than we typically do. Not only will we be catching you up on this week’s best gaming and entertainment deals (plus what products other Polygon readers are buying), we’re also going to weave in some great July 4 deals that won’t last long.

But don’t fret too much if you miss out, or choose not to splurge on something. Amazon Prime Day 2020 is coming up on July 11, and will last until July 12, 2023. We’ll be digging into the best deals, so stay tuned. If you’re off for the long weekend, have a relaxing and safe time away from the grind.

Enjoy the best entertainment on July 4.

Best Buy’s July 4 deal event has brought several nice price cuts to the surface, including a budget-friendly 4K OLED television, in case you’ve had one of those on your wishlist. This 48-inch LG A2 costs $599.99. It’s the same price as Black Friday in 2022. This TV usually costs around $800. (The 55-inch model at Amazon sells for $896.99.)

It’s a good deal considering you’ll be getting a TV that’s tough to beat when it comes to delivering The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us. Best overall contrast for games, movies and TV. Only OLEDs with higher prices can compete in terms of brightness, gaming features and refresh rates (this OLED is set at 60Hz). But this one’s great for the price.

If you don’t have the budget for an OLED TV, I’d like to direct you to our page containing the best early Prime Day 2023 deals. There, you’ll be able to find a few TV deals that suit smaller budgets while not compromising too much on quality. If you’re in a hurry, I’ll just show you the one that I’m talking about. Prime Members can buy this Amazon Fire TV 4K TV 43 inch for $99.99 during Prime Day by requesting an invitation. It’s normally $399.99, and you have nothing to lose by requesting an invite. Just make sure you’re signed in with your Prime account.

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Lastly for the entertainment section, you can save 50% on many Criterion Collection DVDs, 4K UHD Blu-rays, and box sets at Barnes & Noble through July 28. It’s a great opportunity to start building your movie collection. Amazon appears to be matching the pricing, in case you’d prefer to shop there.

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This week’s big movie release is Indiana Jones and Dial of Destiny. If you’re a big fan of the series, and of Mickey Mouse, there’s now a $34.99 piece of merchandise that let’s you show your fandom for both. Shop Disney sells the Indiana Jones Ear headband, featuring a small Indy fedora and Mickey Mouse ears. The copy says it’s “a treasure that Indiana Jones would definitely be excited to find.” I’m not You can also see our other articles. Sure about that

This week’s most popular products on Polygon

• Super Mario RPG (pre-order) – $59.99
• Furby (purple), a new Furby at $69.99
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership for 3 months – $41.66
• Pokémon GO Plus + (pre-order) – $54.99
• Samsung 980 pro 1 TB SSD with Heatsink $69.99

Best July 4 Gaming Deals

Best Buy has recently introduced a new program that features multiple tiers. My Best Buy’s free tier offers no-minimum purchase free shipping. If you pay $49.99 per year for My Best Buy Plus, you’ll get exclusive pricing and access on certain items, plus free 2-day shipping.

Please excuse the preamble. It was needed before I shared how My Best Buy Plus can pay for itself in a way with this buy two get one free offer on Switch games. (Including some very compelling pre-orders). This page will let you build a bundle of three games, and like other similar offers, you’ll get one of equal or lesser value for free. Bundles can include games like Tears of the Kingdom: The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario RPG, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Lost Crown of Prince PersiaYou can find out more about. See for yourself.

Valve

Valve has launched its Steam Summer sale, which runs until the 13th of July. If you’ve been holding off on buying a Steam Deck handheld PC until it’s discounted, you’re in luck. Every configuration will be 20% cheaper, which brings the price down to $359.10. Steam Deck Dock, which connects it to a TV or Monitor is also 20% off.

Check out our post here to see some Steam PC game discounts that we’re particularly fond of.

Steam Deck

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Valve’s handheld PC can play loads of games from Steam, including Elden Ring,Cyberpunk 2077And many others.

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Grid Studio has created some incredible exploded art using old, non-working gadgets such as the Game Boy Color or PS Vita. Prices vary but the frames start at just $99 making them a great gift or for you to buy.