Dealmaster: Nintendo’s Switch Pro Controller is down to $55 today – Ars Technica

Today, the Dealmaster’s tech discount roundup is headlined by a deal on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, which is currently down to $55. While this isn’t the absolute lowest we’ve seen Nintendo’s ergonomically friendly gamepad fall, it is the cheapest we’ve seen it in some time, as drops below $60 have been infrequent over the past year. The controller normally retails closer to its $70 MSRP. For reference, it only fell to $62 on Black Friday.

The Pro Controller itself is worth it if you frequently use the Switch docked to a TV. As we note in our guide to the best Nintendo Switch accessories, it’s much more akin to an Xbox One controller than the Switch’s default Joy-Cons, whose tiny buttons and joysticks can become uncomfortable over time. The Switch Pro pad should present no such issues—its face buttons and triggers are sized more appropriately for adult hands, its joysticks are tight and responsive, its textured handles give plenty of room to grip, and it has an actual d-pad. Its battery lasts around 40 hours on a charge, which is excellent, and it can pair with a gaming PC over Bluetooth. The only big downsides are that getting it to work with those PCs can require a little extra setup and that there’s no headphone jack for hooking up a headset. Still, it’s a massive upgrade for those who get lots of mileage out of Nintendo’s console.

If you have no need for a better Switch gamepad, though, we also have a variety of deals on Switch console bundles, the latest Apple iPad, a deal that pairs an Echo Dot with a month of Amazon’s Music Unlimited service for $1 extra, sales on various Anker accessories, a discount on Ars-approved board game Azul, and more. Check them all out in the full list below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $55 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $69.99).
• Nintendo Switch (latest model) + $30 Amazon.com credit at Amazon (use code: D3E2CDJ6GB6S – normally $329).
• Amazon Echo Dot + Amazon Music Unlimited 1-month membership for $10.98 at Amazon ($8.98 for Prime members, requires auto-renewal – normally $48.98).
• 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) for $249.99 at Target and Best Buy (normally $329.99).
• Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Anker Soundcore Spirit X Bluetooth sports earphones for $21.99 at Amazon (normally $35.99).
• Anker PowerWave Stand wireless charging stand – 10W Galaxy, 7.5W iPhone for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).
• Azul board game for $18.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $24.99).
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS4, XB1) for $38 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Aukey PB-Y13 portable battery – 10,000mAh, 37Wh, 18W USB-C PD for $20.99 at Amazon (clip $9 coupon – normally $29.99).

Laptop and desktop PC deals

• Apple Mac Mini (late 2018) desktop – Intel Core i3-8100B, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $679 at B&H (normally $799).
• Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display (early 2019) all-in-one – 3.0GHz Intel Core i5-8500, 27-inch 5120×2880 IPS, 8GB RAM, 1TB Fusion, Radeon Pro 570X 4GB for $1,549 at B&H (available in 7-14 days – normally $1,799).
• Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $749 at Lenovo (normally $999).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $999 at Lenovo (normally $1,399).
• Lenovo ThinkBook 13s laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $499 at Lenovo (normally $799).
• Dell XPS Special Edition desktop – Intel Core i7-9700, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 2TB HDD, GeForce RTX 2060 for $1,199.99 at Dell (normally $1,599.99).
• HP Spectre x360 13t laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $729.99 at HP (normally $899.99).
• Asus Chromebook C425 laptop – Intel Core m3-8100Y, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC for $329 at Amazon (normally $389).
• Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop – Intel Core i7-9750H, 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 2060 for $1,799.99 at Amazon (normally $1,999.99).
• 27-inch Samsung CHG70 gaming monitor – 1440p, VA, 144Hz, FreeSync for $398.46 at Amazon (normally $439.99).
• 24-inch Dell S2417DG gaming monitor – 1440p, TN, 165Hz, G-Sync for $249.99 at Best Buy (normally $319.99).

Video game deals

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS4, XB1) for $38 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Control (PS4) for $29.88 at Walmart (normally $44.99).
• DOOM (XB1, digital) for $5.99 at Microsoft (normally $19.99).
• Mortal Kombat 11 (PS4, XB1, Switch) for $19.99 at GameStop (normally $34.99).
• Shenmue III (PS4) for $36.89 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4, XB1) for $19.93 at Amazon (normally $24.99).
• The Division 2 (PS4, XB1) for $11.99 at Walmart (normally $19.99).
• Ghost Recon Breakpoint (PS4, XB1) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $29.99).
• Cuphead! (Switch, digital) for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).

Gaming deals

• Nintendo Switch (latest model, Mario Red) + $20 Nintendo eShop credit + Mario & Bowser carrying case for $299 at Walmart (normally $319).
• Nintendo Switch (latest model) + $30 Amazon.com credit at Amazon, $299 (use code: D3E2CDJ6GB6S – normally $329).
• Nintendo Switch (latest model) + $30 Best Buy e-gift card for $299.99 at Best Buy (normally $329.99).
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $55 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $69.99).
• Switch Online users only: NES Controllers for Nintendo Switch (2-pack) for $29.99 at Nintendo (limit one per account – normally $59.99).
• Sega Genesis Mini retro console for $59.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $79).
• Microsoft Xbox One X (1TB) – The Division 2 bundle for $304.99 at eBay (via Newegg – normally $499).
• Microsoft Xbox One X (1TB) – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle for $349 at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy (normally $499).
• Azul board game for $18.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $24.99).
• Catan board game for $24.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $39.99).
• PowerA Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Dock for $11.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).
• Razer DeathAdder Elite wired gaming mouse for $29.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $44.99).
• Razer Mamba Wireless gaming mouse for $50 at Walmart (normally $79.99).
• Logitech G613 Lightspeed wireless mechanical gaming keyboard – Romer G for $59.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $74.99).
• Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 mechanical gaming keyboard – Razer Green for $74.99 at Amazon (normally $124.99).
• Logitech G502 SE Hero wired gaming mouse for $29.99 at Amazon (normally $37.99).

TV and home entertainment deals

• 65-inch TCL S525 4K LED Roku TV for $499.99 at Amazon (normally $599.99).
• 65-inch Sony X900F 4K HDR LED TV for $1,098 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $1,198).
• 65-inch Samsung UN65RU7100FXZA 7 Series 4K HDR LED Smart TV for $597.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $697.99).

Electronics deals

• 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) for $249.99 at Target and Best Buy (normally $329.99).
• Amazon Fire HD 8 (16GB) tablet for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
• OnePlus 7 Pro (256GB) unlocked smartphone for $549 at OnePlus (normally $699).
• Apple iPhone XS (64GB) unlocked smartphone for $649 at Best Buy (normally $749).
• Fitbit Versa Lite smartwatch for $99.95 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $159.95).
• Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch for $129.95 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $199.95).
• Fitbit Charge 3 fitness tracker for $99.95 at Amazon (normally $139.99).
• Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music smartwatch for $199.99 at Amazon (normally $219.99).
• Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS running watch for $91.38 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS smartwatch for $299.99 at Amazon (normally $349.99).
• Eero Pro mesh WiFi system – 1x router + 2x beacons for $299.25 at Amazon (normally $399).
• TP-Link Archer A9 AC1900 Wi-Fi router for $67.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Samsung T5 (500GB) portable SSD for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Samsung HMD Odyssey+ virtual reality headset for $229 at Amazon (normally $349).
• Samsung 860 EVO (1TB) 2.5-inch internal SSD for $109.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $139.99).
• Samsung EVO Select (256GB) microSDXC card – U3 for $28.99 at Amazon (normally $39.99).

Audio deals

• Apple HomePod for $199.99 at Best Buy (normally $299.99).
• Sonos One (2nd gen) smart speaker for $169 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $199).
• Sonos One SL smart speaker for $149 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $179).
• Sonos Sub wireless subwoofer for $599 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $699).
• Anker Soundcore Spirit X Bluetooth sports earphones for $21.99 at Amazon (normally $35.99).
• Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for $39.99 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Bose QuietComfort 35 II Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $279 at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy (normally $349).
• Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $278 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $348).
• Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II Bluetooth headphones for $179 at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy (normally $229).
• Jabra Elite Active 65t wireless earbuds for $129.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $189.99).
• Jabra Elite 85h Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones for $199.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $299.99).
• UE Wonderboom 2 portable Bluetooth speaker for $69.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
• Sony SRS-XB32 portable Bluetooth speaker for $97.98 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $148).
• Anker Soundcore Flare portable Bluetooth speaker for $39.90 at Amazon (normally $59.99).

Smart home deals

• Amazon Echo Dot + Amazon Music Unlimited 1-month membership for $10.98 at Amazon ($8.98 for Prime members, requires auto-renewal – normally $48.98).
• Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Echo Show 5 for $139 at Amazon (normally $288.99).
• Amazon Echo Show 8 smart display + Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) smart speaker for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Google Nest Hub smart display + Google Nest Mini smart speaker for $79 at Best Buy and Target (normally $129.99).
• TP-Link Kasa HS300 smart Wi-Fi power strip – 6-outlet for $59.49 at Amazon (normally $69.99).
• TP-Link Kasa HS100 smart plug for $13.99 at Amazon (normally $16.99).
• Ring Alarm (8-piece) home security system for $169 at Amazon (normally $239).
• iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum for $229.99 at Amazon (normally $269.99).
• Eufy RoboVac 30 robot vacuum for $199.99 at Amazon (clip $70 coupon – normally $269.99).
• Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub smart garage door opener for $29.98 at Amazon (normally $44.99).

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

• Instant Pot Ultra 6qt 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker for $84.99 at Walmart (normally $109.99).
• Aukey PB-Y13 portable battery – 10,000mAh, 37Wh, 18W USB-C PD for $20.99 at Amazon (clip $9 coupon – normally $29.99).
• Anker PowerWave Stand wireless charging stand – 10W Galaxy, 7.5W iPhone for $14.99 at Amazon (normally $19.99).
• RavPower RP-PC058 10W Qi wireless charger for $18.99 at Amazon (clip $8 coupon – normally $26.99).
• Aukey CB-C64 USB-C hub – 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 for $11.99 at Amazon (normally $14.99).
• Apple Magic Keyboard wireless keyboard for $99 at Amazon (normally $112).
• Logitech Crayon stylus for iPad for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Twelve South Bookarc vertical MacBook stand for $46.49 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
• New users only: Amazon Music Unlimited 4-month membership for $0.99 at Amazon (normally $39.96).
• New users only: Amazon Audible 3-month membership for $6.95/month at Amazon (normally $14.95/month).