If you’re in the US, you might be prepping for some exciting Independence Day plans. Whatever you’re getting up to — whether it be drinks with close friends and family or fireworks, if it’s safe in your area — we’ve pulled together some tech deals we think are worth your while. Plenty of retailers and manufacturers are offering great discounts this weekend on a wide variety of tech, including phones, video games, handy travel accessories, and more.
Preowned games are B2G1 free at GameStop
Whether you have a Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, or another platform, you can load up on games this weekend with GameStop’s latest promo. If you add three preowned games to your cart, you’ll receive the least expensive one for free at checkout.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake
- $25
- $50
- 50% off
A modern retelling of the 1997 PlayStation classic. This game is the first of a yet-unknown number of episodic installments retelling the story of Final Fantasy VII.
Save $100 with Woot’s deal on a refurbished iPhone 12 Mini
Normally, the iPhone 12 Mini costs $699 new, but if you aren’t too picky, Woot is selling a refurbished version for $100 less. Better yet, the retailer says these are “Grade A” units, which means they won’t have anything more than minimal cosmetic wear. These work on GSM and CDMA carriers.
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Apple iPhone 12 Mini
The iPhone 12 Mini is the smallest phone in Apple’s lineup and the best small phone you can get.
Flying soon? Grab a Bluetooth transmitter for $25 this weekend
If you’re planning some air travel in the near future, you might want to figure out an elegant way to connect your wireless headphones to in-flight entertainment. Twelve South’s AirFly Duo can connect to two headphones simultaneously, and this weekend it’s down to just $25.
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Twelve South AirFly Duo
- $25
- $50
- 50% off
The AirFly Duo Bluetooth transmitter and receiver features an integrated 3.5mm cord, long battery life, and can connect to two sets of headphones. It’s great for in-flight entertainment or for pairing Bluetooth headphones to your Nintendo Switch.
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