Today’s best deals: 8BitDo game controllers, Razer gaming mice and more

It’s time for a new Dealmaster! Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a new low price for 8BitDo’s Pro 2 gamepad, which retails for $42.50 on Amazon. If you’d rather shop elsewhere, it’s also available for 50 cents more at Best Buy. The wireless gamepad normally costs $50, so this isn’t a huge discount, but it’s the best price we’ve tracked.

We gave the Pro 2 a positive review when it launched last year, calling it a “more useful, comfortable and customizable” take on Nintendo’s Switch Pro Controller, despite costing $20 less. The controller works on Switch, PC, macOS, Android, iOS and Raspberry Pi devices. Compared to Nintendo’s “Pro” pad, the biggest addition is two programmable back buttons. These can make certain inputs more convenient in faster, competitive games, because you don’t have to move your hands as much as you normally would. The controller is well built and comfortable, with hefty face buttons, joysticks with a satisfying tension level and even weight distribution. Unlike the Pro Controller, the Pro 2 also has analog triggers; this means that they react to different pressure levels, which can be useful to accelerate gradually in a racing game, for example, instead of always going full throttle. The D-pad is a bit sturdier than what you’d find on a PS5 or Xbox controller as it takes the old Super Nintendo pad but the presses feel crisp and clear so it works well for old school 2D Platformers or Puzzlers Like Tetris† 8BitDo also has a pretty comprehensive companion app that lets you remap inputs, create and assign macros, and fine-tune the sensitivity of the joysticks and triggers. These tweaks can be stored in three separate profiles, among other things.

The Pro 2 does not work with PlayStation or Xbox consoles. On the Switch, it lacks conveniences such as an NFC reader for Amiibo support and the ability to wake the console from sleep mode. The Switch Pro Controller also gets better battery life, lasting around 40 hours compared to Pro 2’s 20, although the latter isn’t bad in any way. But if you want a feature-rich controller that you’ll be using across platforms, the Pro 2 is a strong choice, and this deal price only bolsters its value.

If you’d rather use a mouse and keyboard instead of a gamepad, our roundup includes the best price we tracked for Razer’s Viper Ultimate, which has dropped to $52. We previously called it the best wireless gaming mouse you can buy, and although it’s a few years old now, it’s an exceptionally lightweight (74g) and responsive option for both competitive FPS gaming and everyday work. It’s not the most premium feel – Razer’s Synapse app can be a pain at times – and it charges via microUSB rather than USB-C, but it’s just as left-handed as it is right-handed. It also lets you save settings tweaks to the mouse, and the included cable is very flexible. It normally sells for around $90 in the past few months, but this deal is more accessible to anyone looking for a high-performance gaming mouse. If you don’t like the relatively low profile of the Viper Ultimate, Razer’s Basilisk Ultimate is a great alternative that’s also on sale, albeit for $19 more as of this writing.

In addition, we also have great deals on Apple’s latest iPad Air, recommended Bluetooth speakers and charging equipment from Anker, the popular card game board game 7 miracles, our video game of the year 2021 and much more. You can view our full curated overview below.

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Recommended offers of the day

• 8BitDo Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Switch/PC for $43 †$50) at Amazon, Best Buy
• Razer Viper Ultimate wireless gaming mouse for $52 †$90) at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
• 7 miracles board game for $29 †$41) at Amazon, Target
• Psychonauts 2 (Xbox, PC) for $36 †$50) on Xbox, Humble (also on Game Pass)
• Apple iPad Air (2022) 10.9-inch tablet for $560 †$599) at Amazon
• Apple Smart Keyboard Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro + iPad Air for $100 †$160) at Amazon, Walmart
• Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda for $43 †$50) at Amazon, GameStop
• Anker Soundcore Motion+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $84 †$106) at Newegg (use code: MKTCV8T24†
• Anker PowerPort Strip 3 USB receptacle (5ft, 3x AC, 3x USB-A, 18W total USB output) for $13 †$24) at Amazon (use code: ANK9131M2†
• In stock: Microsoft Xbox Series X + additional Xbox wireless controller + Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Xbox) for $574 †$580) at Microsoft

Electronics Deals

• 8BitDo Pro 2 Wireless Game Controller for Switch/PC for $43 †$50) at Amazon, Best Buy
• Apple iPad Air (2022) 10.9-inch tablet for $560 †$599) at Amazon
• Anker Soundcore Motion+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $84 †$106) at Newegg (use code: MKTCV8T24†
• Nintendo Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda for $43 †$50) at Amazon, GameStop
• LG C1 (2021) 55-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,197 †$1,355) at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy
• Hisense U7G (2021) 55″ 4K LED TV for $553 †$645) on eBay (use code: SHOPTECH15†
• Samsung QN90A (2021) 85-inch 4K LED TV for $3,000 †$3,350) at Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy

Laptop and Desktop PC Deals

• Samsung 970 Evo Plus (500GB NVMe) PCIe 3.0 Internal SSD for $60 †$69) at Amazon
• WD Elements (14TB) desktop hard drive for $260 †$310) at Newegg (use code: 93XSR77†
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core/12-thread desktop processor for $229 †$285) at Amazon, Walmart
• LG 34GN850-B 34-inch curved gaming monitor (3440×1440, IPS, 160 Hz, FreeSync, G-Sync compatible) for $750 †$990) at Adorama (discount in shopping cart)
• Gigabyte G34WQC 34-inch curved gaming monitor (3440×1440, 144 Hz, VA, FreeSync) for $390 †$420) at Amazon, Best Buy
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 13.5-inch 2-in-1 Laptop (Core i7-1160G7, 2256×1504, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,189 †$1,500) at Lenovo (use code: TITAN OFFER†

Video Game Deals

• Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Switch) for $55 †$60) at Amazon, Walmart (discount in cart)
• Within (Switch) for $3 †$15) on the Nintendo eShop ($5 at GOG, Epic)
• Axiom Verge (switch, PC) for $6 †$15) on Nintendo eShop, Epic
• Psychonauts 2 (Xbox, PC) for $36 †$50) on Xbox, Humble (also on Game Pass)
• It takes two (Xbox, PS4, PC) for $16 †$25) at Amazon, Xbox, PSN (also on Game Pass)
• Legendary Mass Effect Edition (Xbox, PS4, PC) for $25 †$35) at Target, Xbox, PSN (also on Game Pass)
• The Yakuza Remastered Collection (PS4) for $16 †$25) at PSN
• Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience (PS4) for $4 †$15) at PSN
• lost judgment (PS5) for $27 †$35) at Amazon
• Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (PC, PS4) for $10 †$15) at Humble, PSN
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC, Xbox, PS4) for $10 †$20) at Amazon, Xbox, PSN, Epic (also on Game Pass)

enlarge † Psychonauts 2 tops our list of the best games of the year for 2021.

• Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (PC) for $14 †$30) at GOG, Steam
• encryption (PC) for $14 †$19) at GOG, Humble, Epic
• The door of death (PC, PS5, PS4) for $14 †$19) on GOG, Humble, Epic, PSN (also on Game Pass)
• The messenger (PC) for $8 †$15) at GOG, Humble, Epic
• Control: Ultimate Edition (PC) for $12 †$20) at GOG, Epic
• monkey out (PC) for $5 †$10) at GOG, Humble, Epic
• Walk Hero (PC) for $7 †$12) at GOG, Humble, Epic
• Hades (PC) for $16 †$20) at Epic (also on Game Pass)
• Olija (PC) for $7 †$12) at GOG, Humble, Epic (also on Game Pass)
• saber (PC) for $17 †$22) at GOG, Epic (also on Game Pass)
• Untitled Goose Game (PC) for $10 †$15) at Epic

enlarge † The recently released Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a light-hearted and cute 3D platformer.

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