The weekend is primed for deal hunting. Major retailers are slashing prices across tablets, physical games, and collectibles, with some of the year's best discounts landing just in time for the long weekend.
Apple's M2 iPad Air is marked down to $487 for the 11-inch model, representing a 35% discount from its regular price. The tablet works equally well as a drawing device, note-taking companion, or media consumption screen, making it a versatile buy at the current price point.
Barnes & Noble's Criterion Collection sale is running at 50% off, a rare opportunity to stock up on restored 4K Blu-rays. These editions typically feature director-supervised transfers and extensive bonus materials, making the half-price window one of the best times annually to expand a physical media library.
Nintendo Switch 2 games are getting aggressive discounts. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which bundles the base game and Phantom Liberty expansion on a single cartridge, is selling for $57.99 at Target, down $13 from standard retail. The timing capitalizes on renewed interest in physical game formats.
Action RPG fans should note Ys X: Nordics Deluxe Edition at GameStop for $39.99. The Ys series, which runs parallel to developer Falcom's better-known Trails franchise, spans nearly four decades and 17 entries. The latest installment offers a fresh entry point for those unfamiliar with the long-running franchise.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is available at multiple price points. Nintendo Switch 2 copies are $29.99, while PlayStation 5 versions drop to $19.99. For players gearing up for next year's Final Fantasy VII Revelation, this represents the ideal jumping-off point.
Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera is marked down nearly 50% to $29.99. The accessory clips to the console's top USB-C port and enables both voice and video chat through GameChat. With Nintendo testing VTuber filters in Star Fox, the timing suggests the company is positioning video communication as a core feature.
Two Dragon Quest HD-2D remakes are heavily discounted. Dragon Quest I & II hit $39.99 on Amazon, offering one of the best prices since launch. The pair reimagines the classics while expanding Dragon Quest II's narrative considerably. The standalone Dragon Quest III remake is down to $19.99, representing an unusually steep discount for a 2024 release that routinely takes 70 hours to fully complete.
PlayStation 5 owners hunting for challenging action should grab Nioh 3 at Amazon for $47.49, a $20 cut from the February launch price. The latest entry overhauled the combat system and shifted the series toward open-world exploration while maintaining the franchise's signature difficulty.
For collectors with non-gaming interests, Amazon is selling the LEGO Ideas Vincent Van Gogh The Starry Night set for $136. The 2,316-piece build includes a Van Gogh minifigure and recreates the iconic painting in brick form.
Author Emily Chen: "Physical media is suddenly worth stocking up on again, and these price cuts are the reminder that patient collectors still have leverage when retail bothers to make space."
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