Sony’s DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 is $10 off today – Ars Technica

Today’s Dealmaster is headlined by a $10 discount on Sony’s DualSense controller, bringing it down to $60 at Amazon subsidiary Woot. This is the first significant deal we’ve seen for the PlayStation 5 gamepad, which has retailed for $70 at major retailers since the PS5’s launch last year.

Our PS5 review gave a favorable impression of the DualSense: it’s a bit bigger than the old DualShock 4 but still comfortable to hold, and it has an impressively detailed haptic rumble system, a built-in microphone for voice chat (with a built-in mute function), USB-C charging, and the same general layout that PlayStation owners have become accustomed to over the past couple of decades.
There have been reports of controllers suffering from drifting joysticks and busted triggers in the months since the PS5’s launch, which is worrying, though Sony at least appears to cover those issues under warranty (albeit with an added shipping cost). Either way, with PS4 controllers only supported on PS4 games and the market for third-party PS5 controllers almost entirely barren, the DualSense is more or less the only option PS5 owners have. If you need a spare today—and are actually able to purchase a PS5 in the first place—this deal should lessen the blow to some extent.

If you’re not on the PS5 train, though, our deals roundup also has discounts on several Mario games for the Nintendo Switch, LEGO kits, quality SSDs, Roku streamers, and much more. You can have a look at our full rundown below.

Top 10 deals of the day

Enlarge / The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro.
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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 $1,299).
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).
27-inch LG 27UK650-W monitor—3840×2160, 60Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $329 at BuyDig (normally $410).
27-inch LG 27GN800-B gaming monitor—2560×1440, 144Hz, IPS, FreeSync for $346.99 at Amazon and BuyDig (normally $385).
SK Hynix Gold P31 (500GB) PCIe Gen 3 NVMe internal SSD for $59.99 at Amazon (1TB model for $108—normally $75).
SK Hynix Gold S31 (500GB) 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD for $45.59 at Amazon (clip 20% coupon, 1TB model for $84—normally $57).
Crucial P5 (500GB) PCIe Gen 3 NVMe internal SSD for $61.99 at Amazon and Crucial (normally $72).
Samsung 980 Pro (1TB) PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD for $199.99 at Amazon (normally $230).
WD My Book (4TB) external desktop hard drive for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $90).
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 desktop computer speakers for $89.97 at Amazon (normally $121).

<em>Luigi's Mansion 3</em> is an adorably spooky Nintendo Switch game we like. — Enlarge / *Luigi’s Mansion 3* is an adorably spooky Nintendo Switch game we like.

Video game deals

Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) for $38.88 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $48).
Super Mario Party (Switch, digital) for $38.88 at Amazon, GameStop, and Nintendo eShop (normally $50).
Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Switch, digital) for $38.88 at Amazon, GameStop, and Nintendo eShop (normally $55).
Super Mario Maker 2 (Switch, digital) for $38.99 at Amazon, GameStop, and Nintendo eShop (normally $52).
Mario Tennis Aces (Switch, digital) for $38.99 at Amazon, GameStop, and Nintendo eShop (normally $41).
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch, digital) for $38.88 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $45).
Yoshi’s Crafted World (Switch, digital) for $38.88 at Walmart (normally $50).
Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Switch) for $49.94 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $60).
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (Switch) for $17.99 at GameStop (normally $23).
Paper Mario: The Origami King (Switch, used) for $39.99 at GameFly (normally $55).
Pokken Tournament DX (Switch, digital) for $38.88 at Walmart (normally $55).

Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch) for $25 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $40).
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4, PS5, Xbox) for $34.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $45).
Watch Dogs: Legion (PS4, PS5, Xbox) for $24.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $35).
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla + Watch Dogs: Legion (Xbox, digital) for $49.49 at Microsoft (normally $80).
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – Cross Gen Bundle (Xbox, PS5, digital) for $55.99 at Microsoft and PlayStation Store (normally $70).
Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition (PS5, Xbox) for $29.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $40).
Resident Evil 2 (PS4, Xbox) for $17.99 at Amazon and GameStop (normally $22).
Wasteland 3 (PS4, Xbox) for $19.99 at Amazon and GameStop (also on Xbox Game Pass—normally $35).
Death Stranding (PS4) for $19.99 at GameStop (normally $30).
Ring Fit Adventure (Switch) for $69.88 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $80).
Hitman 3 (PS5, Xbox) for $49.94 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $60).
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate (PS5, PS4, digital) for $29.99 at PlayStation Store (normally $45).
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (PS4, digital) for $12.49 at PlayStation Store (normally $20).

Sony's PlayStation 5 DualSense controller. — Enlarge / Sony’s PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

Gaming deals

PowerA's Joy-Con Charging Dock is a recommended accessory for Nintendo Switch owners. — Enlarge / PowerA’s Joy-Con Charging Dock is a recommended accessory for Nintendo Switch owners.
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TV and home entertainment deals

Roku Premiere 4K media streamer for $24.99 at Amazon (normally $32).
Roku Streambar 4K media streamer + soundbar for $109 at Amazon (normally $120).
75-inch Sony X750H (2020 model) 4K LED TV for $869 at Amazon (normally $1,040).
75-inch TCL S535 (2020 model) 4K HDR QLED Roku TV for $998 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $1,180).
New subscribers only: Peacock Premium 4-month membership for $9.99 at Peacock (normally $20).
New subscribers only: YouTube Premium 3-month membership for free at Best Buy (normally $24).

Enlarge / The Roku Premiere can stream 4K and HDR10 video, though compared to the Roku Streaming Stick+, it uses 802.11n Wi-Fi and a remote without voice controls.
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Electronics deals

Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm) smartwatch for $379.99 at Amazon (normally $410).
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 (Soapstone) Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $299 at Amazon and Walmart (normally $365).
Sony WH-1000XM3 (2018 model) Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $199.99 at Focus Camera (use code: BDTHANKS—normally $330).
Logitech M585 wireless mouse for $24.99 at Amazon (normally $34).
Aukey EP-T32 true wireless sports earphones for $25.24 at Amazon (clip $13 coupon—normally $47).
Aukey DR02 1080p car dash cam for $45.49 at Amazon (clip 15% coupon and use code: YU7LVEKW—normally $70).
Google Pixel 4a 5G (128GB) unlocked smartphone for $446.19 at Amazon and B&H (normally $485).