Today’s best tech deals: Apple’s M1 Mac Mini, Xbox controllers, and more

29 Gennaio 2021 News

Ars Technica

Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a modest but notable discount on the latest Apple Mac Mini, which is currently down to $649 at Amazon and B&H. That’s not a massive discount at $50 off, but it’s $10 off the lowest price we’ve seen and a nice price for a small desktop PC that’s equipped with Apple’s powerful M1 chip. You’ll have to be OK with a modest 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and relatively limited port options—two Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and an Ethernet jack—but if you just want to supply your home office with a Mac for basic tasks, the Mac Mini is excellent for what it is, and this deal can help save a few bucks on Apple’s most affordable option.

Elsewhere, our deals roundup has notable discounts on Microsoft’s latest Xbox controllers for Xbox Series X|S consoles and the PC, a wireless Logitech gaming mouse we’ve previously recommended, hit video games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and more. You can check out the full rundown below.

Top 10 deals of the day

Apple Mac Mini (2020 model)—Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $649 at Amazon and B&H (normally $699).
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S and PC for $49.99 at Microsoft and Walmart (normally $60).
Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse for $39.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy (normally $47).
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $34.99 at Amazon (free next-gen upgrade—normally $55).
Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox, digital) for $9.89 at Microsoft and Steam (also on Xbox Game Pass—normally $25).
65-inch LG CX (2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV for $1,996.99 at Amazon (normally $2,150).
Tribit StormBox Micro portable Bluetooth speaker for $34.99 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon and use code: W8VIEQDYB—normally $50).
Sony WH-1000XM4 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $278 at Amazon, B&H, and Adorama (normally $325).
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $42.39 at Amazon (normally $60).
RavPower RP-PC112 61W USB-C PD wall charger for $19.99 at RavPower (use code: 112GAN—normally $28).

Enlarge / The 2020, M1-equipped Apple Mac Mini.

Samuel Axon

Laptop and desktop PC deals

27-inch Gigabyte M27Q gaming monitor—2560×1440, 170Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $329.99 at Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy (normally $360).
Apple Mac Mini (2020 model)—Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $649 at Amazon and B&H (normally $699).
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go laptop—Intel Core i5-1035G1, 12.4-inch 1536×1024, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $649 at Amazon (normally $700).
WD Black SN850 (500GB) M.2 NVMe internal SSD for $119.99 at Amazon (normally $150).
Microsoft Modern Mobile Mouse Bluetooth mouse for $23.49 at Amazon (normally $32).

Enlarge / Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an excellent action-platformer with a stunning art style.

Video game deals

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $34.99 at Amazon (free next-gen upgrade—normally $55).
Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox, digital) for $9.89 at Microsoft and Steam (also on Xbox Game Pass—normally $25).
Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS4, Xbox, Switch) for $29.88 at Amazon and GameStop (free next-gen upgrade—normally $40).
Desperados III (PS4, Xbox) for $19.99 at GameStop (normally $30).
Watch Dogs: Legion (PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $25 at Amazon and GameStop (free next-gen upgrade—normally $45).
Resident Evil 2 (PS4) for $19.93 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $25).
Dead Cells (Xbox, PS4, Switch, PC) for $12.49 at Microsoft, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam (normally $25).
Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate Edition (PS5, Xbox) for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $55).
Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4) for $30 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $40).
The Last of Us Part II (PS4) for $29.83 at Amazon and Walmart (available for $20 used at GameFly—normally $38).
Doom Eternal (PS4, Xbox) for $17.99 at GameFly (also on Xbox Game Pass—normally $30).
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2: Launch Edition (Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox) for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $40).
Mafia: Definitive Edition (PS4, Xbox) for $29.97 at Amazon (normally $40).
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection (Switch) for $14.96 at Walmart (normally $25).
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (Switch) for $49.94 at Amazon (normally $60).

Enlarge / The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is one of our favorite wireless gaming mice.

Valentina Palladino

Gaming deals

Enlarge / The Sonos Beam smart soundbar.

TV and home entertainment deals

Enlarge / Sony’s WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones.

Electronics deals

Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 6.

Corey Gaskin

Smart home device deals

Enlarge / The Apple Magic Keyboard with a 12.9-inch 2020 iPad Pro.