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]]>Amazon is offering the Oculus Quest 2 (64GB) for just £279 (opens in new tab) – a £20 saving on its usual RRP, which is a discount we’ve not seen yet on the latest wireless, standalone virtual reality headset.
- Oculus Quest 2 64GB |
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The Oculus Quest 2 is an all-in-one virtual reality solution – meaning no wires, but also no PC required to experience all the best Oculus Quest games. You can, of course, connect the Oculus Quest 2 to a powerful gaming rig (something from our best gaming PC guide maybe?) to unlock games like Half-Life Alyx, so there are options for getting the most out of the headset too.
Specs-wise, the Oculus Quest 2 offers a resolution of 1832 x 1920p per eye, which is 50% more pixels than the original Oculus Quest – meaning better-looking games. They’ll perform better too, thanks to upgrades in the processing department too. This is a great way to get into VR without the PC or PS4 required for other headsets – without losing out on quality.
Oculus Quest 2
(opens in new tab)Oculus Quest 2 64GB | £299 (opens in new tab)£279 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Amazon is slicing £20 off the already affordable Oculus Quest 2, making this the lowest price we’ve ever seen in the UK for Oculus’ latest VR headset. Move on this while you can.
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Oculus Quest 2 256GB | £399 (opens in new tab)£379 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
If you want more space for all those VR games though, you might want to consider the 256GB version – which offers all the same pros but with more internal space. There’s £20 off this one too, so also another great saving.
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If you did want to think about a PC to match, we’re also rounding up today’s best Prime Day laptop deals (opens in new tab) too with picks for gaming, work, and casual use across a range of budgets.
Fancy something a bit different for multiplayer? Now that it’s getting safer to see friends in person again, we’re scoping out the latest Prime Day board game deals (opens in new tab) to beef up our collection.
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]]>The post Get the lowest ever prices on 10th-gen i7 processors this Prime Day appeared first on Game News.
]]>If you’ve been holding out on putting your new battle station together or were seeking a good time to drag your current rig into the next generation, now could be the perfect moment to do just that.
- Intel Core i7-10700KF:
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- See all the Amazon Prime Day deals USA (opens in new tab) | UK (opens in new tab)
Typically, even the most demanding of modern PC games releasing in 2021 won’t get anywhere close to taking advantage of the cores and threads that this processor uses. Rest assured though, you’re in safe hands with either option if you want to futureproof your machine for years to come. If you’re new to building and want to get up to date on components, we have two helpful guides on the best CPU for gaming and the best graphics cards for gaming to get you started.
While not on the bleeding edge as it was upon release in summer 2020, don’t make the mistake of counting this powerful chipset out; it is still very much at the higher end for PC gaming even a year after its inception and can be found in some of the best gaming PCs available right now.
The best price ever seen on 10th gen i7 chipsets
Intel Core i7-10700KF | $361 $239 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $122: It’s widely been considered the standard for high-end PC gaming – and computing in general – because of its consistently quick performance and cost-to-power ratio. For the money, you’re getting an 8-core (16 threads) overclockable processor that, when fully unlocked, can run at speeds of up to 5.1GHz. In summary, it has all the gaming grunt you could want, and enough left over to juice in the tank to tackle whatever you throw at it – just remember to pair it with a good graphics card!
- See more gaming processor deals at Amazon US (opens in new tab) | Amazon UK (opens in new tab)
If you’re interested in more great tech offers today, we have handy roundups for the best Prime Day laptop deals, as well as our picks for some great Prime Day TV deals should you want to go big-screen with your new setup.
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]]>- Nerf Fortnite AR-L Elite:
$50$29.88 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
As the name would suggest, the Fortnite Nerf gun range chucks two of the world’s biggest brands into a blender and spits out toy versions of the video game’s most iconic weapons. The AR-L Elite might be the coolest of them all; besides looking just like Fortnite’s assault rifle, it’s motorized so fires faster and features a 20-dart magazine.
Naturally, that doesn’t mean it’s the only awesome Fortnite Nerf gun. The SP-L pistol (which has also been reduced to $12.99 instead of $20) (opens in new tab) is a cheaper and more portable alternative to the AR-L, while the GL grenade launcher blaster – discounted by $10 to $48.99 – (opens in new tab) is for when you want to bring out the literal big guns.
You can find more offers, including many of the best Nerf guns, at the Walmart Fortnite Nerf gun page (opens in new tab).
More Nerf deals live at Walmart right now
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Nerf Fortnite AR-L Elite | $50 $29.88 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
With a motorized system for quicker firing, flip-up sights, and a 20-dart magazine that can be refilled. It’s a very cool Nerf blaster and the perfect gift for yourself or the Fortnite fan in your life.
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Nerf Fortnite SMG-E | $30 $17.97 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
This particular blaster – modeled after the submachine gun in Fortnite – is another motorized wonder that will fire faster than others. It’s armed with a six-dart clip.
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Nerf Fortnite SP-L | $20 $12.99 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
A more affordable alternative to the blasters listed above, this pistol is cheap and cheerful – but still of a high quality. It includes a detachable barrel and an internal 3-dart clip.
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Nerf Fortnite GL | $60 $48.99 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
A monster of a Nerf blaster and an intimidating sight during games, the GL fires larger Nerf rockets which will be easier to find on the battlefield once you’ve launched them (six are included in this deal). Because these are made out of foam, you don’t have to worry about anyone getting hurt either.
Those are some great Nerf Gun deals. If they’re not quite what you’re after though, be sure to check out these sales below too.
- Up to 40% price-cuts on Nerf Fortnite at Amazon USA (opens in new tab) | Amazon UK (opens in new tab)
- Save up to 30% on Nerf Rival blasters at Amazon USA (opens in new tab) | Amazon UK (opens in new tab)
- Discounts of over 30% on Nerf Rival ammo at Amazon USA (opens in new tab) | Amazon UK (opens in new tab)
Want to find something a little more laid back? Check out the best Prime Day board game deals. As for more general Prime Day offers, visit our friends over at TechRadar.
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]]>And that’s because the standard 10.2-inch iPad is bigger and usually costs much less (it starts at $329). However, despite the smaller 7.9-inch size, the Mini is a much more advanced piece of kit for our liking and is finally the much better value option today. We’ll tell you more below.
- Apple iPad Mini |
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Walmart had been selling the iPad Mini for $369 (down from the original $399) for a while, but it looks like our patience has been further rewarded today. We’re big fans of Apple’s smallest tablet when we measure it up against the standard iPad.
And while the prices more closely match today, the Mini comes with double the storage at 64GB, which means you won’t be having to regularly clear out larger games, apps or downloads from Netflix and Disney Plus that you want to store for offline viewing on your commute.
The screen quality is much better on the Mini too with a laminated finish which removes that gap between the screen and the glass and the anti-reflective coating makes it better for using outdoors. The front-facing camera for video calls is a capable 7 megapixels too instead of the really rather awful 1.2MP found on the other iPad. The iPad Mini’s internal spec and excellent display technology have earned it a spot in our best gaming tablet guide too.
A big discount on today’s iPad Mini deal
Apple iPad Mini | $399 $369 $329 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
Rocking 64GB of storage, a much-improved design for the display, and a powerful A12 Bionic chip, this diminutive tablet is so much more powerful than you’d expect, and finally, it has a price that makes it a must-buy over the larger, but weaker regular iPad.
Don’t forget to check out the full Days of Deals sales event at Walmart (opens in new tab) for more top offers. We’ve got you covered for Amazon’s latest too in our roundups of the best Prime Day laptop deals, Prime Day PS5 deals, Prime Day TV deals, and Prime Day board game deals.
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]]>We’re hoping that some of our picks for the best gaming laptops make the cut, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see some familiar items from the likes of Alienware gaming laptops and Razer laptops as well. If you’re interested in a sneak peek of what could be to come, or want to get a feel for what’s already being discounted, we’ve got your back with some of the best Prime Day laptop deals this side of the sale.
Budget: You get what you pay for
If we all had unlimited access to never-ending sources of wealth, then it’s no question that we would always strive for the absolute cream of the crop, year on year. Sadly, we can’t all be millionaires (we’re disheartened as well), so it’s important to temper your expectations and devise a rough idea of how much you’re willing to spend, and what’s important to you, when buying a new laptop this Prime Day.
$400 or below – Perfect for Browsing: At this price point, it’s entirely possible that you’ll be able to find a capable laptop with a good screen that will be perfect for working and streaming HD content. Laptops in this range tend to skimp on overall build quality (constructed out of plastic and not metal) as well as storage space – they commonly range anywhere from 64GB to 1TB HDD – and rarely come with any kind of SSD.
$750 or below – Perfect for Working: If you’re looking to bump up that budget a bit when it comes to your next laptop, you can expect to find machines boasting gorgeous screens and all-metal construction. More important, however, are the specs under the surface. Commonly, laptops of this caliber include an Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen equivalent, and either a mid-tier dedicated graphics card or high-quality integrated graphics baked into the chip.
$1,000 or below – Perfect for Gaming: This kind of money can yield some stunning laptops. It’s a lot to throw down on a computer, we know, but you could easily get an enterprise powerhouse or a decent gaming rig with little to no compromises. The screen quality tends to be the most noticeable bump right away, along with high-end processors and lots of storage space.
What to avoid when buying a laptop this Prime Day
Non-HD screens: It’s hard to believe in 2021, but there are some low-end laptops out there configured in strange resolutions with sub-HD displays. To put things simply, the lower resolution your laptop is, the worse everything is going to look. It’s worth remembering that you’re no doubt going to be using your fancy new machine for web browsing, getting work done, gaming, streaming content, and beyond, so it would be a challenge to see things clearly when it looks like the screen’s been smeared with vaseline.
Bad thermals: Let’s keep this short and sweet. Laptop computers, as I’m sure you’re aware, have a tendency to get rather hot and require some form of cooling – usually by fans of some kind. With some laptop models, the emphasis can be on the form factor itself with little regard for how your shiny new PC can dissipate heat. If the PC runs too hot for too long, it can begin to damage the insides and greatly affect performance – be sure to keep an eye out.
4GB RAM: Your mileage may vary, but it’s generally accepted that the absolute minimum of RAM needed for a functioning laptop at the base level is 4GB. Think about it like this: every time you open a new tab in your web browser, run a new program or have several things on the go at once, your processor is working double-time to juggle everything and keep itself ticking over like a watch. Anything less than 4GB of RAM, and the computer might struggle to multitask effectively – this leads to laggy performance, which no one wants to go through. For gaming we’d say start with 8GB of RAM, but more on that later.
Size Matters: Pick the display that’s right for you
Laptops have been around in some way, shape or form, for decades. As a result, there are all kinds of benchmarks for what size a laptop should be in the modern-day. Generally speaking, there are now three common sizes that laptops are available in. These are 14-inch, 15.6-inch, and 17.3-inch. Outliers to this formula include 13-inch panels preferred by Apple for its newest line of MacBooks and 11-inch displays common on budget Chromebooks.
The vast majority of users will opt for a 15.6-inch display, as they are now the most common in circulation and supported by the most manufacturers in 2021. However, be mindful of what you want to accomplish with your device. If you’re getting a laptop for office use, something light and small will do the job over a hulking behemoth with a mega-sized screen. Likewise, if you’re after something to stream Full HD/4K content on, then bigger is always better.
It’s worth noting that 14-inch models are great for portability, without sacrificing the necessary keyboard real estate that the smaller variants have – such as 11-inch displays, where things can feel cramped and uncomfortable after extended periods of use. Again, it’s all personal preference and there’s no one size fits all when it comes to what’s right for you, but it’s something to keep in mind when considering how much you’ll be using your laptop on a daily basis.
Work laptops: What do you want it to do?
Chromebooks: For several years now, Google’s line of minimalist laptop computers has steadily been increasing in both popularity and performance. In essence, these machines are built to run entirely off of Chrome OS, Google’s suite of software, as opposed to traditional x86 (Windows) infrastructure. These programs include Google Docs and Sheets, which are free alternatives to Word and Excel respectively.
What this means is that Chromebooks are typically much cheaper than a traditional laptop configuration, whilst also being efficient with battery life. Many offer touchscreens as well, utilizing an Android-like mobile interface. As you may imagine, they are fairly basic and are therefore easy to run and understand without having to consider the risks associated with a more conventional PC operating system (such as file corruption and viruses), making them a great choice for those who want to get online worry-free.
The drawback, however, is that you won’t be able to run anything that requires Windows. Don’t expect much more under the hood in the affordable price range either, as they come lightweight in all senses of the word.
Enterprise: If you’re looking for a competent laptop that you can work with at home or the office, then you will no doubt be looking for something lightweight and powerful in the processor department, with little regard for the graphics grunt. The CPU would need to be fit to run intensive programs such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and all manner of proprietary software with ease.
Having a fast computer is also essential for multitasking as well as hooking up to an external monitor – or several displays at once. For example, the HP Spectre x360 – is not only lightning-fast and lightweight but built with 2-in-1 functionality from the get-go.
Gaming laptops: What you need to know
If you’re looking to take your first steps into the world of PC gaming this Prime Day and want to do it portably, then the conversation becomes a little bit more involved. There are all kinds of qualifiers that need to be established to suit the kinds of games that you want to experience, as well as whether you’re opting for high-fidelity visuals over buttery smooth performance. To make things simple, it can be broken down into four major categories:
Display: As you may note, 4K is becoming increasingly more available on the latest TVs, laptops, and even smartphones. At the same time, gaming at Full HD (1080p) is still the way that the majority of laptop users like to go, as high-refresh rates can allow for higher FPS and better details in-game. Typically, 4K panels are monstrously expensive when paired pre-built with top-end cards as well. Basically, what you should get varies on your budget and how you want to play.
Processor: To make a long story short, the faster your processor is, the easier time your laptop will have running video games effectively. There are two manufacturers of chipsets for gaming computers, with strengths and weaknesses for both; Intel Core and AMD Ryzen. If you’re aiming for an Intel build, you want to look out for at least an i5 or above (Core i7, Core i9), and a Ryzen 5 or greater (Ryzen 7, Ryzen 9) for optimal performance.
Graphics card: Much like with processors, your choice of graphics card is also a two-horse race. Nvidia’s RTX line of GPUs is perhaps more prevalent in many laptop configurations (RTX 2060 Max-Q, RTX 2070 Super, RTX 3070) but AMD’s Radeon RX range – while not quite as powerful in terms of raw performance and ray-tracing capabilities – offer a decently priced alternative if you can find builds with their spec (RX 5700M, RX6700M).
RAM: As touched upon above, RAM acts as your laptop’s short-term memory bank; the more of it you have, the more you can do. This information is crucial when considering a gaming laptop on Prime Day. 8GB RAM is the absolute minimum you will need for gaming in 2021, with 16GB widely considered to be the standard when it comes to flexing those settings sliders up to max.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the best Prime Day laptop deals and, now that you’ve been armed with that knowledge, perhaps you’d like to be clued up ready for the Prime Day TV deals with our straightforward guide on the six tips you need to know when buying a TV on Prime Day. There’s a strong chance we’ll be enjoying some brand new Prime Day PS5 deals too.
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