Best Buy's ongoing 60th Anniversary Sale continues to offer significant discounts on a variety of products, including gaming titles, tech gadgets, and home fitness equipment. Amazon also features notable price drops on several items, with deals running for August 20.
Gaming Deals
The Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake has returned to its lowest price at Amazon and Best Buy, allowing players to complete the Erdrick Trilogy with modernized retro RPG elements and new story content. IGN's review awarded the remake a 9/10, praising its successful blend of retro charm and modern presentation. Similarly, the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is also on sale for PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X, with the Switch and PS5 versions matching their lowest prices. This 2024 remake has been lauded as a "shining example of how to remake a classic RPG."
For the action RPG genre, Rise of the Ronin for PS5 is available at a new low price of $19.99 during Best Buy's sale. Despite an almost immediate stock depletion at Best Buy, customers can still order the game to lock in the price and be notified when it ships. IGN described the game as an engaging experience that effectively combines a historical setting, challenging combat, and RPG design.
LEGO enthusiasts can find the LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Interactive Mario & Standard Kart set at its lowest price on Amazon. Additionally, the LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is over 30% off, featuring intricate details and moving parts.
Preorders for select video games at Best Buy come with a $10 gift card, including titles such as The Blood of Dawnwalker, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, FC 27, and NHL 27. Marvel's Wolverine-themed PlayStation 5 accessories, including a Limited Edition DualSense Controller, are also available for preorder, though availability is limited.
Tech and Audio Savings
For those looking to upgrade their Nintendo Switch, Best Buy is offering $75 off the Switch 2 console or game bundles, coupled with up to $130 in Best Buy credit when trading in an older Switch model. This offer is particularly timely, as a price increase for the Switch 2 is scheduled for September 1.
The Asus ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Laptop, a compact convertible with 64GB of RAM, is available for $2,099.99 at Best Buy, representing a $900 discount. The laptop features a 13.4-inch 180Hz display, an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, and integrated AMD Radeon 8060S graphics, offering performance competitive with larger gaming laptops.
In audio, the Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar is discounted by $320 on Amazon. This high-end soundbar boasts a 5.1.2-channel array, Dolby Atmos support, and AI Dialogue Mode for enhanced clarity. The Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are also significantly reduced, offering strong sound performance, active noise cancellation, and a 40-hour battery life with Apple device integration features.
Home Fitness and Collectibles
Home gym upgrades are also part of the deals, with a 550lb CAP dumbbell set and rack available for $210 off on Amazon, reaching its lowest price. The set includes dumbbells ranging from 5-50lbs stored on a steel rack and features rubber-coated hex dumbbells for noise reduction.
For collectors, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Booster Bundle is available on Amazon below its market value. The bundle includes booster packs, a foil promo card, card sleeves, and dice. Another bundle, the Pitch Black Booster Bundle, is also available at a lower price, though it offers fewer inclusions.