The weekend shopping cycle brings a fresh batch of discounts across gaming, hardware, collectibles, and entertainment, with several standout deals worth serious consideration for anyone hunting for value.
Nintendo's ecosystem dominates the gaming sales this cycle. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition hits $59.99, a $20 drop from its usual price tag. This physical copy includes the paid performance upgrade and Zelda Notes features, and works on both original Switch and the newer Switch 2 hardware. For Nintendo platformer fans, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is available at $39.99 on Switch, complete with all 80 levels including the 3DS exclusives. The game also supports 4K resolution on Switch 2 following a patch released earlier this year.
Pikmin 4 rounds out Nintendo's software deals at the same $39.99 price point. The latest entry in the series branches away from the traditional grab-and-throw gameplay, offering fresh mechanics alongside substantial post-game content.
Action game enthusiasts have options too. Nioh 3, which launched in early February, sits at $49.99 for the PS5 version at Amazon, representing a $20 savings. The game earned critical praise for its revitalized combat system and expansion into open-world design, blending Samurai and Ninja combat styles throughout. Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition becomes available for $29.99 on Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the first two years of DLC fighters and serving as a solid portable entry point for the fighting game franchise, especially with Tifa Lockhart and three original fighters scheduled to arrive as the game enters Year 4.
Outside gaming, Splatoon Raiders pre-orders remain discounted heading into the July 23 release. This marks the series' first dedicated single-player experience, and physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies are available with matching amiibo figures of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man also launching the same day.
Apple's ecosystem offers one of the week's most notable hardware discounts. AirPods Pro 3 drop to $169 at Amazon, their lowest seen price in some time. The third-generation earbuds add a built-in heart rate sensor, redesigned eartips for improved noise cancellation, and overall sound quality enhancements over the previous generation.
PC gaming hardware is harder to discount right now. The PowerColor Reaper Radeon RX 9070 XT lands at $689.99, slightly above MSRP but positioned as solid value given current market pressures around AI and data center demand driving up graphics card prices across the board. The card handles 4K gaming with ray tracing enabled across modern titles.
Collectibles and media round out the selection. A LEGO Technic NASA Artemis Space Launch System rocket recreation is available for $47.99, featuring moving boosters that separate from the main unit. The LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 set (1050 pieces) is $79.99 after a $20 discount, complete with a 360-degree rotating head and detachable third leg. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair arrives on 4K Blu-ray for pre-order at $39.99, a $10 savings off the retail price for Tarantino's four-and-a-half-hour supercut combining both volumes. For manga readers, the complete Tokyo Ghoul box set containing all 14 volumes by Sui Ishida reaches $77.74, saving over $100 from the typical price and including an exclusive double-sided poster.
Nintendo's 2024 remake of Mario Vs. Donkey Kong rounds out the gaming picks at $29.99, bringing the Game Boy Advance classic to modern audiences on Switch with its charm intact.
Author Emily Chen: "The real finds this weekend are in Nintendo's library and that AirPods Pro 3 price, but don't sleep on the Radeon card if you're actually building or upgrading a system right now."
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