Today’s best tech deals: Hitman 3, 400GB microSD cards, and more

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Today’s best tech deals: Hitman 3, 400GB microSD cards, and more
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Today’s Dealmaster includes a nifty $10 discount on Hitman 3, with the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and cross-gen Xbox versions of the stealth-action game all down to $50 at Amazon and Walmart. While we’ve seen this deal available for a few weeks, the game itself still only launched less than a month ago, so we figured it was worth highlighting for anyone who planned on picking it up elsewhere (and doesn’t mind waiting for a physical copy to ship).

In general, Hitman 3 doesn’t stray far from its predecessors but provides another collection of playful and slyly comedic sandboxes in which to goof around. It puts a bit more emphasis on the narrative surrounding globe-trotting assassin Agent 47, which can be hit or miss, but most of its six worlds still give you several avenues to explore on the way to each hit. While this isn’t the kind of game that will change anyone’s opinion of the series, it’s as good a starting point as any for anyone who has thought about giving the saga a try, since it’s possible to download and play the first two installments directly within this latest game as DLC. We should also note that anyone who buys the PS4 or Xbox One edition can download a next-gen upgrade at no extra cost.
Elsewhere, we have good discounts on recommended gadgets like the FastSnail Grips for Nintendo’s Joy-Con controllers and Apple’s MagSafe Charger for the iPhone 12, plus a variety of laptop deals and a low price on SanDisk’s 400GB Ultra microSD card (for those who don’t mind trading speed for high capacity on the cheap). You can find those and more in our curated roundup below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

  • Hitman 3 (PS4, PS5, Xbox) for $49.94 at Amazon and Walmart (includes next-gen upgrade—normally $60).
  • FastSnail Grips Joy-Con holders for Nintendo Switch for $9.87 at Amazon (clip 5% coupon—normally $13).
  • Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion board game for $37.93 at Amazon (normally $45).
  • Apple MagSafe Charger 15W wireless charger for iPhone 12 for $34 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $39).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th gen) laptop—Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $999.99 at Lenovo (use code: THINKPRESDAY—normally $1,500).
  • SanDisk Ultra (400GB) UHS-I microSDXC card for $44.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
  • Beats Flex Bluetooth in-ear headphones for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
  • Roku Premiere 4K media streamer for $24.99 at Amazon, B&H, and Office Depot (normally $33).
  • TP-Link Kasa HS103 (2-pack) Wi-Fi smart outlet for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $18).
  • 55-inch LG CX (2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV for $1,349.99 at Amazon (clip $47 coupon—normally $1,550).
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
Enlarge / Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
Valentina Palladino

Laptop and desktop PC deals

  • Apple MacBook Pro (late 2020) laptop—Apple M1, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,199.99 at Amazon (normally $1,250).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (8th gen) laptop—Intel Core i5-10210U, 14-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $999.99 at Lenovo (use code: THINKPRESDAY—normally $1,500).
  • Asus ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop—Intel Core i7-10870H, 15.6-inch 1080p 240Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 2060 for $999.99 at Microsoft (normally $1,300).
  • Dell G5 15 gaming laptop—Intel Core i7-10750H, 15.6-inch 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q for $1,099.99 at Dell (normally $1,400).
  • HP 15t Touch laptop—Intel Core i7-1165G7, 15.6-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $607.99 at HP (select 1080p display and Wi-Fi 6 at configure, then use code: 5PDS2021—normally $800).
  • Lenovo Chromebook Duet 2-in-1 tablet—MediaTek Helio P60T, 10.1-inch 1920×1200, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC for $249 at Best Buy (normally $299).
  • Dell G5 gaming desktop—Intel Core i5-10400F, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1650 Super for $529.99 at Dell (use code: DTG5AFF215—normally $800).
  • Logitech MX Master 2S wireless office mouse for $49.99 at Lenovo (use code: MXMASTER50—normally $70).
  • SK Hynix Gold S31 (500GB) 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD for $48.44 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon—normally $57).
  • SK Hynix Gold S31 (1TB) 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD for $89.24 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon—normally $105).
  • WD Black SN850 (500GB) M.2 NVMe internal SSD for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $150).
  • 27-inch Gigabyte G27Q gaming monitor—2560×1440, IPS, 144Hz, FreeSync for $299.99 at Amazon (normally $320).
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Enlarge / Hitman 3 takes the globe-trotting assassin Agent 47 on another round of playful hits.
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Video game deals

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Enlarge / Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
The FastSnail Grips lend the Joy-Cons a more traditional controller shape.
Enlarge / The FastSnail Grips lend the Joy-Cons a more traditional controller shape.

Gaming deals

The Roku Premiere supports 4K and HDR10 videos, albeit with 802.11n Wi-Fi and a simpler remote without voice controls.
Enlarge / The Roku Premiere supports 4K and HDR10 videos, albeit with 802.11n Wi-Fi and a simpler remote without voice controls.

TV and home entertainment deals

  • Roku Premiere 4K media streamer for $24.99 at Amazon, B&H, and Office Depot (normally $33).
  • 55-inch LG CX (2020 model) 4K HDR OLED TV for $1,349.99 at Amazon (clip $47 coupon—normally $1,550).
  • 75-inch TCL S535 (2020 model) 4K HDR QLED Roku TV for $998 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $1,180).
  • Sonos Beam (refurbished) smart soundbar for $319 at Sonos (normally $399).
The Beats Flex, Beats' latest wireless in-ear headphones.
Enlarge / The Beats Flex, Beats’ latest wireless in-ear headphones.

Headphones and audio deals

  • Beats Flex Bluetooth in-ear headphones for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $50).
  • UE Wonderboom 2 (Deep Space) portable Bluetooth speaker for $66.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $80).
  • Beats Solo Pro Bluetooth noise-canceling on-ear headphones for $149.99 at Woot (normally $260).
  • Tribit StormBox Micro portable Bluetooth speaker for $32.49 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon—normally $50).
  • Klipsch The One II home Bluetooth speaker for $159.82 at Amazon (normally $190).
The Apple Watch Series 6.
Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 6.
Corey Gaskin

Electronics deals

Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet makes you deal with Amazon's heavily-skinned software but is good value for those who want a 10-inch tablet on the cheap.
Enlarge / Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet makes you deal with Amazon’s heavily-skinned software but is good value for those who want a 10-inch tablet on the cheap.
Valentina Palladino

Smart home device deals

Apple's MagSafe charger aligns easily with the help of magnets and delivers a 15W charge to the iPhone 12.
Enlarge / Apple’s MagSafe charger aligns easily with the help of magnets and delivers a 15W charge to the iPhone 12.
Corey Gaskin

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

Anker's PowerCore 10000 PD Redux portable battery next to a Google Pixel 3a.
Enlarge / Anker’s PowerCore 10000 PD Redux portable battery next to a Google Pixel 3a.
  • Logitech Slim Folio keyboard case for iPad (8th/7th gen) for $84.99 at Amazon (normally $97).
  • LapGear Sidekick lap desk with phone holder for $14.99 at Amazon (fits up to 15.6″ laptops—normally $20).
  • Fully Desk Chair office chair for $249 at Fully (normally $299).
  • ASTI LectroFan Classic white noise machine for $32.17 at Amazon (normally $40).
  • Philips SmartSleep (HF3520) wake-up light for $79.95 at Amazon (normally $105).
  • Vava VA-UC017 7-in-1 USB-C hub—3x USB 3.0, 100W USB-C PD, SD, microSD, HDMI (4K@30Hz) for $21.24 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon—normally $25).
  • RavPower RP-PC112 61W USB-C PD wall charger for $19.99 at RavPower (use code: 112GAN—normally $28).

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