Great audio frequently takes a back seat to eye-meltingly gorgeous TV's and monitors, but not today. We've got bargain basement prices on review-tested headphones and earbuds. And of course a ton of game sales.
Whether you want a stereo gaming headset or dirt cheap quality, we've got your ears covered today. We're fondest of the Audio-Technicas, which hold a 4.5 star rating after 700 reviews on Amazon, but there's something for everyone here.
• Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Studio Headphones ($36.46) | Amazon via Deals | $120 list price
The Wirecutter's favorite cheap headphones (and ours) are on sale for 25% off.
• Monoprice Enhanced Bass Hi-Fi Noise Isolating Earphones ($8.43 incl. shipping) | Monoprice | If your order exceeds $50, use code CATALO6S413 for another 10% off.
• Turtle Beach Stereo Gaming Headset [Black Ops II branding] ($39.99) | Amazon via Dealzmodo | Normally $80
Movies and TV
• Watch 14 pilots of Amazon TV shows for free. | via Gizmodo
• He-Man and the Master of the Universe 30th Anniversary Limited Edition ($54.99) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $100 | Includes all three series.
• Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection ($34.96) | Amazon via SlickDeals | $58 list price
• The Walking Dead: Season 1 [Blu-ray] ($19.99) | Amazon | $50 list price
• Pre-order The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition 3D [Blu-ray/DVD/Digital/Music] ($29.99) | Amazon via Daily DVD Deals | Normally $40 | Clip digital coupon on page.
• Tommy Boy ($6.99) | Amazon via Deals | $15 list price
• Serial Experiments Lain: Complete Series [Blu-ray/DVD] ($43.44) | Amazon via SlickDeals | $90 list price
• Riddick Trilogy [DVD] ($11.94) | Amazon via SlickDeals | $20 list price
Tech
• Seiki 4K 120hz LED HDTV ($1200) | TigerDirect via Dealzmodo | Normally $1500 | Use coupon code TJM88351 | This is a Gizmodo-exclusive offer, see their coverage here.
• Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Studio Headphones ($36.46) | Amazon via Deals | $120 list price
• Monoprice Enhanced Bass Hi-Fi Noise Isolating Earphones ($8.43 incl. shipping) | Monoprice via TechBargains | If your order exceeds $50, use code CATALO6S413 for another 10% off.
• Turtle Beach Stereo Gaming Headset [Black Ops II branding] ($39.99) | Amazon via Dealzmodo | Normally $80
• Eastern Collectives Cables on sale [Lightning/Aux/USB/etc.] | Fab.com
• Asus 10.1" 32GB Transformer Pad Infinity ($369.99) | Woot! via Dealzmodo | Normally $500
• Belkin Flip Blade Stand [Tablet or Phone] ($14.99) | Amazon via Deals | Normally $30, lowest price ever
• Refurbished Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080p Projector ($1149) | Epson via Dealmac | Originally $1700
• Optoma 120hz 3D Gaming Projector ($529.99) | B&H via Deals | Originally $750 | Price shows up in cart
• Refurbished Panasonic Wifi 7.1ch Blu-ray Player ($49.99) | 1SaleADay | $150 list price
• Onkyo 7.2ch 3D Network AV Receiver ($349.99) | Amazon via TechDealDigger | Originally $700, lowest price ever
• Sony 64GB SDHC/SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card (34.79) | eBay (Beach Camera) via 9to5Toys | 42% off
• 1 year of Dreamhost, Lifehacker's favorite web host, for $20.
• FREE Type2Phone, Easy Music Converter, Dramatic Black and White [Mac] | via Lifehacker
• Grab the beta of Lightroom 5 at no cost. It'll stop working when the full version comes out of course.
• FREE Adobe CS2 Downloads [PC/Mac] | Adobe
• Bundle MacHeist nanoBundle 3 w/ Little Inferno ($9.99/charity) | MacHeist | Normally $250 | 8 apps including Fantastical.
Rigged
• Need a new high-res monitor? we've got you covered right here.
• Need a new graphics card (or two)? Want up to 7 free games? Click here.
• Monoprice Mechanical Gaming Keyboard ($63.79) | Monoprice via TechBargains | Use code CATALO6S413
• Acer Aspire A7 11.6" Windows 8 Touchccreen Ultrabook ($899) | Microsoft via Gizmodo | Normally $1200 | 13" models also on sale.
The Wirecutter's favorite SSD.
• Samsung 840 PRO 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($199) | eBay (Adorama) via 9to5Toys | Normally $250
• Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3-1600 Desktop Memory (54.24) | Newegg via TechBargains | Use code EMCXSWM29
• Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3-1600 Desktop Memory (93.49) | Newegg via TechBargains | Use code EMCXSWM32
• G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB DDR3-1600 Desktop Memory (93.49) | Newegg via TechBargains | Use code EMCXSWM27
Windows/Mac
Green Man Gaming
• Dishonored [Steam] ($24.99) | Normally $60
• Pre-order Resident Evil: Revelations ($37.50) | Normally $50 | Use GMG25-FHALS-8SG7H
Use GMG20-GGN5D-FC3NA for the following:
• SimCity [Origin] ($41) | Normally $60 | Choose $10 credit or $7 cash at checkout
• Burnout Paradise: Ultimate Box ($4) | $20 list price
• Alice: Madness Returns ($4) | $20 list price
• Crysis Maximum Edition ($6) | $30 list price
• Command and Conquer Ultimate Edition ($12) | $30 list price
• Gatling Gears ($4) | $10 list price
• Dragon Age: Origins Awakening ($4) | $20 list price
• DLC Dead Space 3: Tau Volantis Survival Kit ($6) | $15 list price
• 75% off all Grand Theft Auto Games
• Guild Wars 2 ($39.99) | NCSoft | Normally $60
• Guild Wars 2 Deluxe ($54.99) | NCSoft | Normally $80
• Guns of Icarus Online [Steam] (Pay what you want/charity, min. $1) | IndieGameStand
• Bundle Mass Effect Indie [Various DRM] (Pay what you want/charity, min. $5.85 for all) | Indie Gala | 10 games including Mass Effect 2, Shank 2, Rebuild [Android]
• Bundle Telltale Games [DRM-free] ($26.19) | GOG | Normally $175 | 6 games including Back to the Future, Tales of Monkey Island.
• Bundle IndieRoyale Debut 2 [Steam Greenlight/Desura] (Pay what you want, min. $4.23) | IndieRoyale | 7 games
Gamefly
Today Only | Use code GFDAPR20
• Pre-order Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon [UPlay] ($11.99) | Normally $15
• Dragon Age: Origins [Origin] ($3.99) | Normally $20
Use SLICKAPR10 for the following:
• Mass Effect 3 [Origin] ($9) | $20 list price
• Mass Effect [SecuROM?] ($4.50) | $20 list price
• Dragon Age II [Origin] ($4.50) | $15 list price
• Jade Empire Special Edition ($4.50) | $15 list price
• Bundle Hellish Dungeons [Desura] ($7) | IndieBundle.org | 5 games including Rogue's Tale and 99 Levels to Hell
• Eve Online Starter Pack ($4.99) | Amazon via Digital Game Deals | Normally $20
• Fifa Soccer 13 [Origin] ($10) | Amazon via Dealzmodo | Originally $20
• Bundle Assassin's Creed Complete Collection + Mac versions [Various DRM] ($37.40) | GamersGate | $110 list price
• Bundle Dungeons and Dragons Anthology: The Master Collection [DRM-free] ($6.78) | GamersGate via Daily Game Deals | Normally $20
• Antichamber [Steam] ($9.99) | Steam | Normally $20
• Bundle MacHeist nanoBundle 3 w/ Little Inferno ($9.99/charity) | MacHeist | Normally $250 | 8 apps including Fantastical.
Playstation 3
• Pre-order Batman: Arkham Origins ($49.99) | Newegg via DealNews | Normally $60
• Pre-order Deadpool + $5 Amazon credit on Marvel graphic novels ($49.99) | Amazon
• God of War: Ascension Collector's Edition ($62.99) | Newegg via SlickDeals | $80 elsewhere | Use code EMCXSWL39
• Uncharted 3 GOTY Edition ($19.99) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $40
• Heavy Rain: Director's Cut ($9.99) | Gamestop via Daily Game Deals | Normally $20 | Must be a PowerUp Rewards member, which is free.
• Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition [Bioshock 1+2] ($24.96) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $30
• Ghost Recon: Future Solider + Exclusive content ($15) | Walmart via Reddit | $27+ elsewhere
Playstation Plus Update:
• FREE Malicious
• Dragon Fantasy ($7.99) | Normally $10
• Grand Theft Auto Series on sale
• Today Only PS3 250GB + Uncharted 3 GOTY + Dust 514 DLC ($230) | Newegg via SlickDeals | Normally $270 | Use code 48HRSALE09
• PS3 250GB w/ extra controller + Max Payne 3, GTA4 Complete, NFS: Most Wanted, Burnout Paradise ($300) | eBay (Newegg) via SlickDeals
Xbox 360
• FREE Xbox LIVE Gold Weekend
• Pre-order Deadpool + $5 Amazon credit on Marvel graphic novels ($49.99) | Amazon
• Gears of War: Judgment ($43) | Frys via SlickDeals | Normally $60
• Mass Effect 3 ($14.99) | Newegg via SlickDeals | Normally $40
• Hitman: Absolution ($24.99) | Newegg via SlickDeals | Normally $60
• Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition [Bioshock 1+2] ($24.96) | Amazon via SlickDeals | Normally $30
• Ghost Recon: Future Solider + Exclusive content ($15) | Walmart via Reddit | $27+ elsewhere
• 2 games for $30 | Walmart via DealNews | 51 choices including Halo 3 and Bad Company 2.
Wii U
• Bit.Trip Complete [Wii] ($9.78) | Amazon via SlickDeals | $40 list price
Playstation Vita
• Lumines: Electronic Symphony ($9.52) | Amazon via Reddit | Normally $30
3DS
• Castlevania: Lords of Shadow- Mirror of Fate ($29.99) | Newegg via TechBargains | Normally $40
• Bit.Trip Saga ($8.99) | Amazon via SlickDeals | $40 list price
iOS
• Yahoo just put out a gorgeous and FREE new weather app called Yahoo! Weather. Lifehacker has coverage. My personal favorite is still Dark Sky, which goes for $3.99 and has also been covered by Lifehacker. If you want the free web-based version of Dark Sky, navigate to Forecast.io, and read more about it here.
• FREE Sonic Dash | iTunes via TechBargains
• FREE Slenderman's Forest | iTunes via TechBargains
• FREE Bookworm Heroes | iTunes via TechBargains
Android
• FREE Cut the Rope Time Travel | Google Play via FatWallet
• Mass Effect Indie Bundle [Various DRM] (Pay what you want/charity, min. $5.85 for all) | Indie Gala | 10 games including Mass Effect 2, Shank 2, Rebuild [Android]
Inventory
• Gerber Bear Grylls Multi-Tool ($10) | Amazon via Deals | $20
• FREE "Violet Hill" song by Coldplay | Google Play via Deals
• Peanut Butter and Co. Assortment featuring Bob's Red Mill ($28) | PB&Co. via Dealzmodo
Because America.
• 5lbs of Red/White/Blue Gummy Bears ($9.34) | Amazon via Dealzmodo
• FREE Starbucks coffee or tea on Monday the 22nd for Earth Day if you bring your own tumbler or container. If you don't bring one, Starbucks will sell you one for 20% off. If you don't want to buy one, they'll give you the coffee or tea for free in a "for here" cup. Save ten cents per drink any day of the year by bringing your own tumbler.
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