Sony expects PS5 sales to gradually decline as the console has entered the second half of its console cycle.
02.05.2024 - 21:13 / polygon.com / Sony
Amazon’s latest Gaming Week promotion is offering discounts on some of our favorite gaming accessories through May 5, with some items on sale for their lowest prices ever. Hundreds of products are on sale, including gaming monitors, keyboards, headsets, and more, but if you’d like to see an abbreviated breakdown of what we’d spend our money on, check out the list below.
If you’re in the market for a massive OLED monitor, look no further than the Samsung Odyssey G9. This 49-inch OLED monitor is currently discounted to just $999.99 at Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon (was $1,599.99). The 49-inch curved panel of the G9 supports a maximum resolution of 5120 x 1440 and a 240 Hz refresh rate complemented by AMD FreeSync to reduce screen tearing.
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A recent addition to our list of cozy gaming accessories, the Samsung M80C offers a clean, minimalist aesthetic with plenty of features. Usually $649.99, this 27-inch 4K monitor is currently discounted to just $449.99 at Amazon. The M80C is equipped with a built-in camera and can access a variety of streaming services thanks to its integrated Wi-Fi. The M80C can connect with devices using a micro HDMI or USB-C, but it can also access cloud-gaming services like GeForce Now and Xbox Game Pass, allowing you to play games without hooking anything up to an external console or PC.
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The latest iteration of the Razer Blackwidow gaming keyboard, the Blackwidow V4, is currently discounted to $139.99 at Amazon (was $169.99). This keyboard is equipped with Razer’s proprietary linear yellow switches, features an 8000 Hz polling rate, comes with a detachable USB-C cable, and naturally, has plenty of RGB lighting.
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The Asus ROG Azoth is normally priced at $249.99, but is on sale for just $199.99 right now. This wireless 75% keyboard offers a fantastic experience out of the box with sound-dampening, lubed switches, and an LCD screen built into the corner. And the switches and keycaps on the Azoth can be swapped out if you’d prefer to make your keyboard a little more bespoke.
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Many still consider the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller to be the gold standard for customizable controllers. Usually available for $179.99, this wireless controller is currently discounted to just $149.99. The Elite Series 2 can be paired with a variety of devices via Bluetooth, and virtually every aspect of the controller can be fine-tuned for an optimal gaming experience. Adjust thumbstick resistance, change trigger travel distance, or remap the controller entirely via the controller app on PC.
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Sony expects PS5 sales to gradually decline as the console has entered the second half of its console cycle.
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