Laced RecordsAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Did you know that listening to the Halo 2 soundtrack is a great way to recover from the U.S. election? It’s true. If you’re a true fan of the Halo series — especially of the original trilogy — Laced Records has arranged an awesome LP box set that’s currently available to pre-order. It’s been over a decade since the soundtracks for these games were first put on wax, but now it’s back in this limited edition package that’s coming in April 2025.The full box set contains 83 tracks composed by Martin O’Donnell and Michael Salvatori for the first three Halo titles spread across eight LPs, costing $…

SteelSeriesCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.If you want the best that SteelSeries has to offer in the PC/PlayStation headset space, but understandably don’t want to pay over $300 for its Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, then you’re in luck. The next best thing is the Arctis Pro Wireless, and it’s $139.99 at Best Buy (was $279.99). This model isn’t like most of the company’s other headsets; instead of having to recharge the entire headset when its battery dies, you simply swap out its battery with an extra that comes in the box, letting the gaming continue on. Each claims to deliver around 20 hours of use, and whichever isn’t in use can be recharged in the included base station…

Photo composition: Alice Jovanee/Polygon | Source images: Samsung, PlayStationAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.If you’re a new owner of a PlayStation 5 Pro, you’ll want to check out this deal that can double its internal storage. The heatsink-equipped, 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro is one of our favorite SSDs for the PlayStation 5, and it’s currently on sale for nearly its lowest price ever at Amazon. Typically available for $229.99, you can grab it for $139.99. It hasn’t been this affordable in almost a year.Samsung 980 Pro SSD$140$23039% off$140$140 at Amazon (2 TB)Related:The best PS5 and PS5 Pro accessoriesThe hot new model of Sony’s console is equipp…

SegaAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Best Buy has just kicked off a buy 1, get 1 half-off sale through Nov. 7 that includes new launches for Xbox, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch, including GOTY challengers Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. Unlike similar sales that recently wrapped up at Target, you don’t need to be a member of My Best Buy to take advantage of these deals. Just add a pair of eligible games to your cart, and 50% will get knocked off the less expensive of the two.While there a dozens of eligible games featured as part of this sale, we’ve plucked out a handful of essential titles you should consider making …

CapcomAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest entry in Capcom’s massive creature-hunting franchise, launches on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC on Feb. 28. In addition to an expanded menagerie of monsters to hunt down and devour, Monster Hunter Wilds offers a much larger map with dynamic weather conditions, which can be traversed with the help of new mounts called Seikrets.Of course, if you’d like to try the game yourself before purchasing, an open beta giving you a look into character creation, a story trial, and a Doshaguma hunt will be available on all launch platforms through Nov. 3.If you’re ready to join the hunt, we’ve t…

Games WorkshopAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Amazon is offering a 50% discount on select titles for the Xbox, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch, including GOTY contenders Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio. This deal follows Best Buy’s very similar offer that is now expired. And, good news: it’s available to everyone, not just Amazon Prime members. All you have to do is add two of the eligible games to your cart, and the least expensive title will get a 50% discount. It’s a great way to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping, instead of waiting for Black Friday deals to come around later in November. Or, just utilize the dea…

Image sources: VariousAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.New games for the Nintendo Switch usually cost $59.99, but Woot is discounting a substantial collection of must-haves through Oct. 31. Many of these titles match their lowest prices ever, which we expect to see during Black Friday, not in October. Included in this sale are discounts on essential titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, plus new releases like Sonic X Shadow Generations, and Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.Woot notes that some of the Switch games on sale aren’t the U.S. versions, but since the Switch is region-free (meaning games from any region work …

Graphic: Alice Newcome-Beill/Polygon | Source images: 8Bitdo, Corsair, BaseusThe Asus ROG Ally X is currently one of the most powerful handheld PCs currently available (the standard ROG Ally is no slouch, either). Compared to the Steam Deck, Asus’ handhelds are a better fit for gamers who want Windows OS on their handheld for superb game compatibility — especially those who like using non-Steam launchers like GOG and Xbox — as well as for those who want faster specs and high refresh rate screen tech.The accessory ecosystem has blossomed since the ROG Ally’s debut, more or less equaling the selection for the Steam Deck, which is great to see. And, thanks to the ROG Ally’s port location and design similarities to the Steam Deck, some accessories work just fine with either handheld.…