Deals of the Day: Save on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S and Meta Quest 2 for the Holidays – IGN

Christmas is in less than three weeks. The sooner you make your holiday shipments, the better your chances of finding a great deal on an item you’re looking for with a delivery date before December 25th. There are still plenty of great Black Friday deals left, as well as a few new deals that have popped up to replace the expired ones.

Meta Quest 2 VR headset + 2 games for $349

$50 Off Meta Quest 2 VR Headset + 2 Games (Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4)

This Black Friday deal is still here for holiday shoppers. The Oculus Quest 2 VR headset is normally $399.99 for the 128GB model. Walmart still has it for $50 off and two bonus games: Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4. Beat Saber is the most popular VR game ( and in my opinion the best) ever and Resident Evil 4 is probably the scariest game you’ll play in VR right now. Getting both would easily cost you over $50.

Discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles

Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 3 months of Switch Online subscription

Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 3 months of Switch Online Membership

Bonus $35 Dell eGift Card

Animal Crossing on Nintendo Switch Editing

Bonus $35 Dell eGift Card

nintendo switch (Neon)

The Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle, which includes a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online membership, is still available at Best Buy for $299.99. If that’s not your thing, Dell is offering the Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Edition for $299.99, and you also get a bonus $35 Dell promotional gift card.

Xbox Series S for $239.99

Amazon still has the Xbox Series S for $239.99, a price drop of $60 from its original MSRP of $300. It also makes it over 50% cheaper than the $500 Xbox Series X console. It may not have the same power as the Xbox Series X (it runs games at 1440p to achieve 60fps instead of native 4K), it can still play all the same games.

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation for $199.99

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Truly Wireless Active Noise Canceling Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Truly Wireless Active Noise Cancellation Listeners

AirPods Pro noise canceling headphones are the perfect Christmas gift; it’s compact, it’s practical, it’s universal, and right now it’s on sale. This is the same price we saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday and I wouldn’t expect the price to drop any further (if anything, it will go back up soon). The 2nd Gen model is MagSafe compatible and has a host of improvements that make it a worthy upgrade over the 1st Gen model.

2021 10.2-inch Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 64GB)

There’s a new 2022 iPad this year, and guess what? Apple has increased the base price to $449! Right now, the 2021 10.2-inch Apple iPad is just $269, a $60 price drop from its $329 MSRP and $180 less than the base iPad model. 2022. It features a 10.2″ Retina display with TruTone paired with an Apple A13 Bionic processor and 64GB of internal storage.

2TB PS5 compatible SSDs for under $200

Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600MB/s)

Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 6600Mbps)

XPG Gammix S70 Blade 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 7400MB/s) with Heat sink

Mushkin Vortex 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 7415MB/s)

Mushkin Vortex 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 7415Mbps)

It’s not too late to score big on a massive 2TB storage upgrade for your PS5 console. You cannot use an old SSD and expect it to work well on the PS5 console. You’ll want to get a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD with a rated read speed of 5500MB/s to match the PS5’s internal drive. Sony recommends that you install an SSD with a heatsink. If the SSD you buy doesn’t include one, it’s pretty simple to buy one for around $10 on Amazon and add it yourself.

Nintendo Switch 1TB Micro SDXC Memory Card

Nintendo Switch Compatibility

AmazonBasics 1TB Micro SDXC U3 A2 Map

AmazonBasics 512GB U3 A2 Micro SDXC Card

AmazonBasics 256GB U3 A2 Micro SDXC Card

This AmazonBasics MicroSDXC card is fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. It has a very high speed U3 A2 rating, which also makes it a good card for your GoPro, camera or 4K video capable smartphone. The AmazonBasics memory card is manufactured by Longsys (Lexar). The Nintendo Switch packs a paltry 32GB of built-in storage, so whether you get a 512GB or 1TB card, you’ll probably never have to worry about running out of space.

LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime for $144.99

Transforms from robot to truck

LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime 10302 Building Kit (1508 Pieces)

LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime 10302 1508 Piece Building Set Case

Earlier this year, LEGO increased the MSRP of several of its popular construction kits. The LEGO Transformers Optimus Prime (10302) was one of the sets, but this deal brings the price well below the original MSRP. The total number of bricks is 1,508 pieces, which averages less than 10 cents per brick. That’s a bargain, especially considering how good this set looks. The best feature of all is the ability to transform; Optimus Prime can transform from robot to truck and vice versa without disassembling the model.

Bose QuietComfort 45 noise canceling headphones for $249

Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless noise canceling headphones

Bose QuietComfort 45 Wireless Noise Canceling Listeners

Bose needs no introduction. No one can argue that Bose QuietComfort headphones have set the bar for noise cancellation and sound quality for years and years. The QC 45 is the newest model in the QuietComfort line. Upgrades include a USB Type-C port for fast charging (15 minutes will get you 3 hours) and longer battery life of 24 hours.

Dell G2723HN 27″ 1080p 1ms 165Hz Gaming Monitor for $199.99 + Bonus $100 Dell e-Gift Card

Bonus $100 Dell eGift Card

Dell G2723HN 27″ 1080p 1ms 165Hz Gaming Monitor

This deal is actually better than what we saw on Black Friday. Save $60 on the Dell G2723HN monitor and also get a bonus $100 Dell promotional gift card that you can use on just about anything at Dell.com. The G2723HN is a very capable gaming monitor, thanks to its fast 1ms response time and 165Hz refresh rate. It’s also a good all-around monitor thanks to its IPS panel.

Black Friday deals still available

Although the majority of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have passed, there are still some late deals that are definitely worth your attention. These will be the best deals you will find before Christmas.