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The Steam Machine is finally arriving and very soon at that, but if you thought there might be a chance Valve found a way to get the price down at all, think again. Pre-orders are set to go live this week and the thing is going to cost you more than $1,000 if you’re even “lucky” enough to get one. 

As part of its early Prime Day deals, Amazon is now offering LG’s 27-inch UltraGear dual-mode OLED gaming monitor for $699.99 shipped. This is one of the fastest OLED monitors out there, sporting a panel that can hit refresh rates of up to 720Hz. It typically goes for $1,000, but today’s deal takes $300 off its usual going rate to land it $50 below the previous all-time low it first hit earlier this year. This is the lowest we have seen this model drop to date, and you can learn more about it in detail below.

As part of the ongoing Walmart Deals sale event, you can score an Acer Nitro 60 RTX 5060 gaming PC down to $898 shipped. This is regularly a $1,450 machine, which is now seeing a huge $552 discount. We recently saw the RTX 5070 variant of this gaming PC drop to $1,539 with a $360 discount, but today’s deal knocks the RTX 5060 variant below the $900 mark to deliver some serious value. It’s going to be hard to beat this deal if you’re looking to buy a new budget gaming desktop to upgrade or set up a new battlestation, so be sure to jump in and snag this offer while it’s live.

Walmart has kicked off a new sale event to go against Amazon’s 2026 Prime Day, offering notable discounts across tech, home appliances, LEGO, and more. The retailer is also dishing out some sweet markdowns on gaming laptops, desktops, monitors, and other peripherals for your battlestation. You’ll find a range of NVIDIA RTX 50-series-powered gaming machines in the mix, including budget-friendly laptops and desktops, alongside some solid price cuts on graphics cards, accessories, and other PC gear starting from just $11. Walmart has put together all the relevant offers on its dedicated Deals Prime Day landing page right here, with plenty of new deals expected to roll out as the event continues. Head below for a closer look at some of the best offers we have spotted so far.

ASUS has unleashed a wave of new PC gaming hardware under its ROG Edition 20 lineup to mark the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. One of the newer additions here is the Xbox ROG Ally X20 handheld. While it retains the same overall design and form factor of the existing Xbox ROG Ally X, this version introduces several notable upgrades. Head below for a closer look at what’s new.

Dell offers plenty of gaming monitors under its Alienware lineup, but the new model we’re looking at today stands out as one of the most affordable QD-OLED options available. The brand has just unleashed new the 27-inch AW2726DM model, featuring a fast 240Hz QD-OLED panel, and it’s now available for $349.99 shipped. That makes it the most budget-friendly QD-OLED display currently in Alienware’s catalog, putting it in direct competition with other entry-level QD-OLED monitors on the market. Head below for a closer look and additional details.

Lenovo is known for showcasing bold concepts at MWC each year, and this time it’s turning heads with a foldable gaming handheld. It’s one of the first truly compelling use cases we’re seeing for the foldable tech beyond smartphones. Called the Legion Go Fold, this concept device features a display that folds in half to offer a compact 7.7-inch screen that sits between two controller halves when closed, and it expands into a larger 11.6-inch display when unfolded. You can use it in both vertical and horizontal orientations, which makes it a versatile unit. It’s easily one of the most exciting devices to come out of MWC this year, and you can learn more about it in detail below.

ASUS’ ROG announced its partnership with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS to create a limited-edition lineup earlier this year, and we’ll soon have the centrepiece of that collab up for grabs. You’re looking at the ROG Flow Z13-KJP gaming laptop, which is a touchscreen 2-in-1 with a 13.4-inch 2.5K 180Hz panel. This particular machine comes packed with some serious hardware wrapped inside a really cool chassis, and it comes bundled with a custom carrying case that looks like it came straight out of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS’ Death Stranding. Best Buy currently has a listing for this machine ready to go for $3,699.99 shipped, and you might want to be ready for this one as it’s expected to go quickly. Head below for a closer look and more details to see what you get for the money.

With Amazon’s President’s Day sale launching this morning, Best Buy has updated its existing line up of deals to keep the momentum going with some fresh offers. These new deals are now live alongside the ones we previously highlighted, and you’ll find everything from TVs, home appliances, Apple gear, Windows laptops, and more discounted right now. We’ve highlighted some of the new offers from the updated sale separately like this deal on Anker’s 25W Qi2.2 charging station and the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED Copilot+ PC. All the deals are ready and waiting for you over at the dedicated President’s Day sale page right here, and they’ll be live through February 16. Head below for more details.

Logitech debuted the G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse last year in September alongside the G Pro X Superlight 2C model, and it’s finally up for pre-order at Amazon. This new mouse, which swaps out traditional mechanical switches with an analog system, has hit Amazon for $179.99 shipped, and it comes with Amazon’s pre-order guarantee to ensure you’ll pay the lowest price if it drops before launch. It’s only available in white, and you can learn more about it below.

ASUS is kicking off its 2026 monitor lineup with the new ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W gaming display. It features a 27-inch Tandem OLED panel and a dual-mode setting that lets you switch resolutions for higher refresh rates when you want smoother gameplay. It also has a unique design that would give your battlestation a fresh look, and you can pre-order your unit to be among the first to grab it. It’s now available to pre-order at Newegg for $1,099.99 shipped, and the retailer’s Pre-Order Guarantee ensures you’ll pay the lowest price if it drops before launch. Head below for more details.

While there are still some solid holiday discounts floating around on Samsung’s existing Odyssey lineup — including a massive $1,450 price cut on the 2nd-gen 55-inch 4K Odyssey Ark — the company is already looking ahead. Samsung is going big for 2026, and it has unveiled as many as five new models. Two of these are particularly noteworthy as they stand out as the ‘world’s first 6K Glasses-Free 3D’ and the ‘world’s first 1,040Hz Refresh Rate’ models for gaming. We’ve rounded up all the details below, so hit the jump to see what Samsung has in store for 2026.

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means it’s time for our annual gift guides to help you find the perfect picks for friends and family. We’ve already covered Apple fans, and today we’re spotlighting our favorite PC gaming upgrades to level up any battlestation. Whether you’re shopping for essential accessories to enhance an existing setup or looking at new gaming PCs and laptops to build one from scratch, we’ve rounded up the top recommendations for every PC gamer on your list. We’ve also included some deals that you can get your hands on right now to save some cash while also taking care of your loved ones. Head below for a curated selection of the best gifts for anyone who loves gaming.

Newegg, just like other retailers, has been dishing out early Black Friday deals for a couple of weeks now, but we just got our first look at its official 2025 Black Friday ad. The retailer is rolling out a 27-page catalog packed with deals on gaming PCs, laptops, components, peripherals, and more, and the main sale officially runs from November 20 to November 29. You don’t have to wait, though – Newegg already has a pre–Black Friday event live right now, complete with price protection, so you can shop early without worry. Check out the early offers, then dive into the full breakdown of what’s coming below.

Valve made a huge splash yesterday by announcing the launch of its new hardware, including the all-new Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more. It’s safe to say that the brand is going all-in on hardware, and you can learn more about it in detail right here. While the Steam Machine is said to have a customizable front plate, which you can swap out for different ones with unique design, the folks over at Dbrand, as usual, are taking things a step further with a new “Companion Cube.” Head below for a closer look and more details.

Following the success of Steam Deck, Valve is doubling down on the hardware department with a range of new hardware. Leading the pack is the all-new Steam Machine, which you’ll be able to pair with long-rumored VR headset called the Steam Frame. There’s also a brand-new Steam Controller to go with the new console, which you’ll be able to bundle with the console itself or buy separately. With these new additions joining the already popular Steam Deck, it’s safe to say that Valve is betting big on hardware, going head-to-head with the likes of Sony and Microsoft. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Alongside the new Japan-exclusive PS5 Digital Edition, Sony has introduced its first-ever PlayStation-branded gaming monitor during its State of Play Japan showcase. It’s a 27-inch QHD display with a blazing 240Hz refresh rate, and it also features several other notable highlights, which are detailed below. The monitor is slated to launch next year in both the U.S. and Japan, though Sony has yet to announce its official pricing.

Singles’ Day 2025 is here, and we’re tracking some solid PC gaming deals that are landing just in time for the 11.11 holiday. With early Black Friday offers overlapping the holiday, it’s proving to be one of the best times to upgrade your battlestation. We’re looking at markdowns on gaming laptops, desktops, and monitors, along with discounts on a wide range of accessories. Whether you’re setting up a new battlestation or refreshing your existing setup, these deals are definitely worth a look. Scope out all the details below.

Welcome to 9to5Toys Battlestation Weekly – your go-to spot for the notable deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This week was headlined by Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals rollout, delivering up to $900 off gaming laptops, desktops, Copilot+ PCs, and more. We also saw steep Samsung monitor discounts, with the likes of the brand’s Odyssey G6 “world’s first 500Hz OLED” monitor hitting fresh lows. There was no shortage of deals on peripherals like keyboards, mice, and controllers either, many of which are still live and waiting for you below in this week’s Battlestation Weekly.

Following the likes of Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and many others who have already given us a glimpse of the deals to come over the next few days, leading up to the big day, Lenovo has now officially kicked off its early Black Friday sale event. The brand is dishing out offers of up to 70% as part of its 2025 Black Friday Deal Days event, and you’ll find pretty much everything from ultrabooks, Legion, and LOQ gaming laptops, desktops, and more discounted right now. The prices for items included in the sale start at just $13, and you’ll find more details below.

After rolling out its Pokémon-themed accessory lineup a couple of months ago, Razer is back with a fresh drop – this time leaning fully into a translucent white aesthetic. It’s calling it the Phantom White Collection, and this lineup mirrors the earlier Phantom Green series but swaps the color for a sleek, translucent white finish. The collection includes five peripherals, including the Kishi V3 smartphone controller grip and BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard, with prices starting at $110. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Update: Microsoft’s new Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X PC gaming handhelds are now available to purchase. Best Buy currently has them in stock and shipping with prices starting at $599.99 shipped for the standard Xbox ROG Ally. More details in the original post below.

A little over a month after Xbox confirmed the release date of its upcoming gaming handhelds, the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X are now available for pre-order. That also puts an end to all the speculation around pricing. The ROG Ally is priced at $599.99 shipped, while the more powerful ROG Ally X comes in at $999.99 shipped. The standard ROG Ally, which comes in white, can be pre-ordered from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The beefier ROG Ally X, available in black, can be grabbed from Best Buy and Microsoft’s official store. Both of these models start shipping on October 16. Head below for more details.

Corsair is following up Logitech’s G Pro X2 Superstrike launch with a new wireless mouse of its own – the Sabre V2 Pro. Unlike Logitech’s new model that packs in rapid trigger and haptic feedback tech, this one keeps things simple and focuses on weight. It’s an insanely lightweight mouse that weighs just 36 grams, making it one of the lightest gaming mice available for competitive gamers. The Sabre V2 Pro is now up for grabs in black and white colors, and you can score one now for $99.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Logitech has introduced a new ultra-light wireless gaming mouse, the G Pro X2 Superstrike, and it comes with a few tricks to stand out from the sea of other options out there. Instead of traditional mechanical switches, this flagship model will ship with an analog system, adding haptic actuators to mimic the feel of a click. It’s set to launch early next year at $179.99 shipped and will come in a black and white color scheme. Logitech has also introduced the new G Pro X Superlight 2C, which is now up for grabs at $159.99 shipped in three colors. Head below for a closer look and more details.

After first showing up at CES in January and making its way through multiple leaks, Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 PC gaming handheld is now officially up for pre-order. Lenovo is offering two configurations of Legion Go 2 – one powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 for $1,099.99 and another with the beefier Z2 Extreme at $1,349.99 shipped. You can pre-order the handhelds from Best Buy now and be among the first to get your hands on them when they officially hit the shelves next month. This new model brings several upgrades over the original Legion Go while retaining many of the features that made the original one popular, like detachable controllers, a built-in kickstand, and more. Head below for more details, along with a closer look at the handheld and its specifications.

Titan Army has been carving out a strong reputation for itself as a gaming monitor brand lately by delivering feature-packed displays for esports enthusiasts at prices that are easier to justify than many bigger-name competitors. The brand has a huge selection of gaming displays to choose from, and it’s rolling out solid Labor Day discounts right now on two of its most popular models – a 25-inch and a 27-inch. Both of these display sizes are well-suited for competitive gamers, and the prices for these start at $99.99 shipped as part of the ongoing Labor Day sale. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Update: Best Buy has listed the new Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X handhelds, briefly confirming the $549.99 and $899.99 prices in the backend. They’re not available to pre-order yet, though. Additionally, Best Buy has also listed $69.99 2-in-1 hard case and a $99.99 ROG 100W Charger Dock for ROG Xbox Ally.

Microsoft has confirmed the launch date for its new Xbox handhelds. Both the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will officially arrive on October 16, though pricing and pre-order details still remain under wraps. The timing lines up with earlier expectations and positions the handhelds to hit shelves just ahead of the holiday season.Hit the jump for more availability details and other info.

Sony has just unleashed a handful of new gaming peripherals as part of its Inzone lineup, including its first gaming keyboard and mouse. The new additions include the Inzone H9 II headset, E9 in-ear headphones, KBD-H75 keyboard, Inzone Mouse-A, and a pair of mousepads. All these peripherals are now up for pre-order directly at Sony’s website and Amazon, with most of them shipping later this month, except the headset that hits the shelves on September 5. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Samsung’s Odyssey G6 (G60SF) debuted in May this year as the world’s first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor, though it was limited to just four Asian markets at that time. It’s now making its way to the U.S., launching alongside two new G7 models – the 37-inch and 40-inch Odyssey G7 (G75F) – all available directly from Samsung. The Odyssey G6 (G60SF) stands out as the star of the lineup today, and it sports a 27-inch QHD panel with a $1,000 price tag. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details.

Update: According to billbil-kun, the new Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X handhelds will launch on October 16. Pre-orders will open on August 20 during Gamescom, as mentioned in the original post below.

Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox-branded ROG Ally handhelds have been making headlines since their official announcement last month. And now, just a day after Xbox confirmed the devices will be showcased at Gamescom, a new report appears to reveal the pre-order dates. According to billbil-kun, the new Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds will be available for pre-order starting on August 20, 2025. This is in line with when we were expecting the handhelds to go on sale, so they would land on everyone’s doorstep just in time for the holidays. Hit the jump for all the details, including the expected pricing.

After unveiling the ‘world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display’ earlier this year in January, LG is now back again with another world’s first – this one particularly aimed at competitive gamers who love speedy displays. The brand showcased a bunch of new panels at the COEX event in South Korea, and one of them happens to be an OLED with support for up to a whopping 720Hz refresh rate. It’s a 27-inch unit that lets you switch between two different modes, and you can learn more about it in detail below.

8Bitdo announced the launch of its updated Nintendo 64 gamepad last year alongside the Analogue 3D, and it’s finally up for grabs now. You can get one for yourself from Amazon, and it comes in white and black colors. This budget-friendly controller is priced at $39.99 shipped and is fully compatible with Nintendo’s Switch 2 handheld. It’s one of the more affordable options available for the new console, and you can find more details below.

Lenovo first announced its Legion Go 2 PC gaming handheld back in January at CES, and we now have our first look at the device. A video shared on YouTube showcases the handheld in action, highlighting its OLED display, detachable controllers, and more. This is the first time we’re seeing this upcoming gaming handheld in its flesh outside the renders, so hit the jump for a closer look and some more details.

8Bitdo has just unleashed its new Pro 3 wireless controller, now up for pre-order on Amazon. This is the successor to the popular Pro 2 model from 2021, offering broader compatibility with a wide range of platforms, including the Switch 2, Valve’s Steam Deck and other SteamOS-based handhelds, PC, iOS, and more. You can pre-order and reserve your unit now for $69.99 shipped, and be among the first to get your hands on it when it officially launches on August 12, 2025. The listing is also covered by Amazon’s Pre-order Price Guarantee, which means you’ll pay the lowest price offered between now and the release date. The Pro 3 brings several improvements over the existing model, so be sure to hit the jump for a closer look at the gamepad along with its features.

One of the biggest issues I often run into with Hall effect gaming keyboards is that they typically fall short when it comes to typing experience outside of gaming. The few that do get it right – or at least come close – like the Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE, usually cost over $300. As someone who enjoys building and tweaking mechanical keyboards as a hobby, I found myself constantly switching between standard mechanical keyboards for typing and Hall effect models for gaming. That changed when I got my hands on the Luminkey Magger68 Pro HE. Built by a brand known for offering a wide range of layouts and catering to enthusiasts with “high-end” custom boards, the Magger68 strikes that rare balance, at least for me. It’s not only great for typing but also includes all the key magnetic keyboard features like customizable actuation points. I’ve been using it as my main keyboard for both work and gaming over the past few weeks, and in this review, I’ll break down whether it’s worth considering for your setup. Hit the jump for a closer look.

NVIDIA has been adding new GPUs to its RTX 50-series and the latest one on the block is the RTX 5050 graphics card. The brand has announced the launch of this new GPU for both desktops and laptops, complete with support for ray tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. The RTX 5050 desktop GPU will start at $249 when it goes on sale next month from third-party partners like ASUS, Gigabyte, and more, and you can expect the notebooks powered by NVIDIA’s RTX 5050 laptop GPUs to start at $999. Head below for more details.

Alongside the long list of games announced during its first Xbox Developer Direct showcase of 2025, Microsoft officially announced its rumored Xbox gaming handheld. The brand has partnered with ASUS to announce them as ROG Xbox Ally handheld, and these will be available to purchase later this year during the holidays. Microsoft has announced two new handhelds – the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These new models essentially build upon the existing ROG Ally handhelds and you can learn more about them in detail below.

After days of teasing, 8Bitdo has officially unveiled its new all-button arcade controllers. The company has introduced two versions: one compatible with the Nintendo Switch and PC, and an officially licensed Xbox Edition designed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows. Both models are now available for pre-order on Amazon starting at $89.99 shipped, with a release date scheduled for July 15. These listings also fall under the Amazon pre-order Guarantee, meaning you’ll be charged the lowest price if they fall to a lower price between now and release. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details.

Sandisk just unleashed the new WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with cutting-edge PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, which it says is the world’s fastest PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD on the market. This sleek storage drive is said to deliver read speeds up to 14,900MB/s and capacities up to 4TB (8TB coming later this year), making it a great option to consider if you’re looking to upgrade your battlestation or working setup for gaming, content creation, and more. Both regular and heatsink variants of the new 8100 SSD are now up for grabs, and prices for these start at $179.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details.

After unveiling the new Pro Click 2 Vertical mouse, Razer is back with another announcement. This time, the brand has introduced a trio of new gaming accessories, all aimed at enhancing your gaming experience – whether you’re at home or on the move. One of the most interesting products of the lot is the new Razer Clio, a $230 head cushion designed to be used as a headset replacement. Additionally, Razer has also launched a new compact gaming mouse called Basilisk Mobile alongside the Joro portable wireless gaming keyboard. Head below for a closer look at these new products and more details.

After reintroducing the Area-51 desktop earlier this year at CES, Alienware has now unleashed a new range of gaming laptops under its Aurora brand. The latest Aurora 16 and 16X laptops are powered by Intel’s Raptor Lake Refresh/Arrow Lake CPUs and RTX 50-series GPUs, and they even have redesigned chassis with a more subtle design compared to what we’re typically used to seeing the brand. The new Aurora 16 and 16X gaming laptops are now up for grabs starting at $1,149.99 and 1,949.99 shipped, respectively, and you can learn more about them below.

We first heard about an Xbox-branded gaming handheld earlier this year in March when the rumor mill started churning out reports about Microsoft working with an OEM partner for it. Now, a fresh set of leaked images have shown up online, giving us our first look at what appears to be ASUS’ ROG Ally 2 handheld. There are two different models posing for these photos, and one of them features a dedicated Xbox button, which further fuels the rumors of an Xbox-branded handheld. Head below for a closer look and more details of these handhelds.