If you’ve been looking for a cheap VR headset that can play games like Half Life: Alyx and Beat Saber, your search is over! The Oculus Store has a very limited amount of factory refurbished Oculus Rift VR headsets. Gamestop also has a PSVR headset for even cheaper (although you need to accessorize it to get it to work). The crazy Xbox One X deal is also back; get it with a game for only $230.
Oculus Rift VR Headset (Factory Refurb) at the Oculus Store for $299.99 (Compatible with Half-Life: Alyx)
Includes 6 Month Oculus Warranty
The Oculus Store has refurbished Oculus Rift VR headsets and they are clearing them out at a great price, $100 less than the Oculus Quest and Rift S. This is the only way to get an Oculus Rift with warranty. I bought my Oculus Rift headset over 3 years ago and still use it to this day. I’ve never had the urge to upgrade to the newer VR headsets, especially at their ridiculous price points. The original Oculus Rift controller is, in my opinion, still the best controller for Beat Saber because it is the lightest and least bulky compared to the rest (even the Rift S controller). It also has exceptional tracking, even with only two sensors. Also, the higher resolution on the newer VR headsets requires an even more demanding computer. My GTX 1070 equipped PC can run the Rift perfectly well, but may not suffice for a VR headset with nearly double the pixel count. Half-Life: Alyx is also compatible with the Oculus Rift.
Xbox One X (Factory Refurbished) with Bonus Witcher 3 Game for $229.98 at Dell
This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for an Xbox One X gaming console from a reputable vendor, plus you’re getting an outstanding game. Note that this is a Microsoft refurbished item, which means that it still comes with a 90-day warranty. Note that you do not need to be a Dell member or student to get this deal; simply use guest checkout.
PlayStation VR Headset (Gamestop Premium Refurbished) for $99.99
This is the absolute cheapest way to score a true VR headset. Best of all, if you already own a PS4, you are guaranteed to be able to run the PSVR headset. Keep in mind though that this is the headset only. At the very least you’ll need to buy a PlayStation camera. If you want to play Beat Saber, you’ll also need two Move controllers. Fortunately you can pick up a preowned PS4 Camera for $39.99 and a pair of new Move Controllers for $99.99.
Buy 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Get 3 Months Free
Save 50% off your Xbox Game Pass subscription. Game Pass Ultimate is basically Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass combined into one membership. You even get access to Game Pass for PC. Game Pass gives you access to tons of high profile games like Kingdom Hearts 3, NBA 2K20, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Gears 5, Forza Horizon 3, The Outer Worlds, Grand Theft Auto 5, State of Decay, and more.
The First IPS Monitor With 1ms and 240Hz: Alienware AW2521HF 25″ 1080p Gaming Monitor for $384.99
This is a new monitor from Dell. What makes this monitor stand out from the competition is that this is the first IPS monitor I’ve seen with a 1ms response time and 240Hz refresh rate. Other comparable monitors, including the ones from Dell, have a TN panel. An IPS monitor is superior because it has much wider viewing angles and better color rendition.
New PS Plus Free Games Are Live
This month’s PS Plus members get access to two very excellent games: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (rated 9/10) and Dirt Rally 2.0 (rated 8.5/10).
- Get Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End for Free for PS Plus Members
- Get Dirty Rally 2.0 for Free for PS Plus Members
HORI Nintendo Switch Fighting Stick Mini: Street Fighter II Edition for $44.99
This fight stick is officially licensed by both Nintendo and Capcom and features Cammy and Chun-Li artwork. It’s great for games like Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Mortal Kombat 11, and more, but note that it won’t work for Smash Bros.
Gamestop Nintendo Switch Spring Sale
Gamestop is offering the best prices on several Nintendo Switch titles. Better yet, get the preowned copy and save a few more dollars! The list includes some of the top Switch titles like Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, and Kirby Star Allies.
- Diablo Eternal for $29.99 Preowned for $27.99
- Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King for $19.99 Preowned for $17.99
- Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze for $39.99 Preowned for $37.99
- Just Dance 2020 for $19.99 Preowned for $18.99
- Kirby Star Allies for $39.99 Preowned for $37.99
- Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games for $39.99 Preowned for $37.99
- Mortal Kombat 11 for $17
- NBA 2K20 Digital Deluxe Edition for $26.40
- Sid Meier’s Civiliation VI for $14.99 Preowned for $12.99
- Splatoon 2 for $39.99 Preowned for $34.99
- Terraria for $19.99 Preowned for $17.99
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for $39.99 Preowned for $37.99
- The Witcher III for $44.99
The 2020 Premium Learn To Code Certification 10-Course Bundle for $39
Over 120 Hours of Learning Material
In this day and age, learning to code is one of the safest ways to job security. There’s no lack of programming jobs, especially in growing tech sectors like here in the San Francisco Bay Area. This online package contains ten courses to get you started, or only $3.90 per course. They include topics on JavaScript, HTML5, CS3, Python, Django 2, Flutter, Dart, and more.
The Complete Python Certification Bootcamp 12-Course Bundle for $34.99
Over 80 Hours of Learning Material
Python is the most popular computer language, so it makes sense to learn this language first. If that’s what you want, then this bundle is for you. You get 85 hours worth of training material divided among 12 courses (or $2.92 per course). This is one of the most popular and best selling courses on StackSocial.
The All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Bundle for $34
Over 60 Hours of Learning Material
Proficiency in Adobe apps is basically a requirement for today’s graphic or video professional, but these are also very handy tools for hobbyists who are into photography, video streaming, digital art, and more. This bundle includes 8 courses, or only $4.25 per course and includes topics on Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, Lightroom, InDesign, and more.
ComiXology Free Trial Extended to 60 Days
Normally 30 Days
The 60-day extension (normally $30) has never, ever happened before. ComiXology is Amazon’s digital comic platform and is the largest digital retailer of American comics. The site hosts 20,000 digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and more. Here’s your chance to access all of it, totally free, for 30 60 days. If you’re an avid comic reader, you might want to consider continuing on afterwards, since it’s only $5.99/month. You can even sign in with your Amazon account.
New Alienware Aurora R9 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming Desktop PC for $1110
For those of you who haven’t been keeping up with the Intel vs AMD CPU war, AMD has been giving Intel a run for its money with its flagship processors. The new AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core processor is comparable to the Intel Core i7-9700, both in terms of gaming and workstation performance. It’s paired with an RX 5700 XT video card, which is on par with the RTX 2070. If you want to upgrade the RAM or hard drive, I’d suggest doing it on your own. You’ll save money, and the Aurora R9 allows for toolless access without voiding your warranty.
- Use code “50OFF699” to get it at Dell for $1110
Alienware m17 17″ Intel Core i7-9750H GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Gaming Laptop for $1086
This is another $50 price drop from yesterday’s already excellent price. The m17 is the 17″ variant of the new generation of Alienware m-series gaming laptops. Despite the larger screen size, it still clocks in at only 5.8 pounds.
- Use code “50OFF699” to get it at Dell for $1086
- Upgrade to 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD for $1286
New Licensed Castlevania Apparel at the IGN Store
Do you enjoy Netflix’s original Castlevania animated series? If so, the IGN Store has added a host of officially licensed Castlevania apparel. Sign up for our newsletter and get a 20% off coupon code. Alternatively, save 10% off using coupon code “igndeals10“.
- Check out Castlevania Graphic Tees at the IGN Store
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Source: IGN.com Deals: Oculus Rift VR Headset in Stock for 9.99, Xbox One X for 0