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Best PlayStation Deals: Save on Games, Headsets, Refurb Consoles and More
Expanding your gaming setup has never been easier with these deals on PlayStation accessories.
Over two years after its release, it’s finally becoming easier to find Sony’s popular PlayStation 5 in stock. If you’ve picked up one of these sleek, next-gen consoles, there are also tons of accessories out there that can help take your gaming experience to the next level. And you don’t need to break the bank to get your hands on them. From headsets for online gaming to aftermarket SSDs to increase the storage, we’ve rounded up some of the best bargains available on a variety of PlayStation accessories below.
You can even pick up a refurbished PlayStation 4 at a decent price if you don’t want to spring for Sony’s latest and greatest console. And if you’re looking to add some new games to your library, we’ve also rounded a few titles that you can snag at a discount.
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PlayStation game deals
Whether you’ve just picked up your new PlayStation console and are ready to jump into the action, or you’re just looking to add a few more games to your collection, there are plenty of great games you can pick up on sale right now. We’ve gathered up some of the best recent titles that you can snag at a discount below.
- Horizon: Forbidden West: $46 (save $24)
- Madden 23: $40 (save $30)
- Dead Space (remastered): $50 (save $20)
- Sonic Frontiers: $38 (save $22)
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Ultimate Edition): $44 (save $26)
- Gotham Knights: $43 (save $27)
- NBA 2K23: $25 (save $45)
- Call of Duty: Vanguard: $50 (save $20)
PlayStation console and accessory deals
Sony
Plenty of PS5 games are still available for the PlayStation 4, too, and if you’re looking for a good price on a console, your best bet is to shop refurbished. GameStop currently has a selection of used 1TB slim models available for less than $300. That’s around $100 less than the limited quantity of new consoles that are still floating around out there. This refurb model also includes a DualShock Wireless controller.
Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach is one of the top brands out there when it comes to gaming headsets, and the second-gen Stealth 700 is one of our favorite PlayStation headsets on the market. These headphones are compatible with both the PS4 and PS5, and are equipped with 50mm speakers for clear, immersive sound so you can hear every step and shot. They’re totally wireless thanks to the use of a Mini-USB transmitter, and the mic arm folds up into the headset so it’s out of your way when you’re not using it for voice chats.
HyperX
If you don’t want to spend over $100 on a headset, there are plenty of more affordable options out there. The HyperX Cloud is a slight step down from the Cloud Alpha that made our list of the best PS5 headsets for 2023, and has plenty to offer for around $60. It’s Hi-Fi capable with 53mm drivers, is equipped with in-line audio controls for easy adjustments on the fly and has memory foam ear pads so it’s comfortable to wear during long gaming sessions.
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When it comes to game consoles, 500GB or even a full 1TB of storage can fill up pretty quickly. While you can certainly delete games and download them again later, an external storage drive is a much more efficient solution. This 1TB WD drive is compatible with the PS4 and PS5, but it can only store PS4 games. And with optimized speeds of up to 900Mbps, you can skip those loading screens and get right to the action.
Samsung
If you have managed to score yourself a PlayStation 5, you may be looking to beef up the storage a bit to get the most out of your next-gen console. Fortunately, the PS5 has an extra internal storage drive slot, so you can easily expand it with an M.2 SSD. The Samsung 980 Pro is our overall favorite model on the market, and right now you can even pick it up on sale — impressive, considering that it is sometimes difficult to even find in stock. This model also features a built-in heatsink, which was missing on previous generations.
Sony
While this isn’t a deal, it’s worth noting that the new high-performance DualSense Edge PS5 controller is now available for purchase. This customizable controller allows you to fine-tune your playing style with mappable buttons and swappable stick caps. You can even create multiple control profiles so you can easily switch between different players or games.
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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 10, #533
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for March 10, No. 533.
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition features a lot of team names, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy one to solve. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.
Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.
Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta
Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Play ball!
Green group hint: Not front.
Blue group hint: Certain NFL player.
Purple group hint: They play at Smoothie King Center.
Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups
Yellow group: An AL Central player.
Green group: Words appearing before «back,» in football.
Blue group: Associated with Derrick Henry.
Purple group: New Orleans Pelicans.
Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words
What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is an AL Central player. The four answers are Guardian, Royal, Tiger and Twin.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is words appearing before «back,» in football. The four answers are corner, defensive, full and running.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with Derrick Henry. The four answers are Heisman, King, Ravens and Titans.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is New Orleans Pelicans. The four answers are Bey, Fears, Murphy and Queen.
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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 10
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 10.
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? I’d just like to point out that the New York Times puzzle-makers love the 7-Across answer — they use it about every other week. Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Writing that lacks substance
Answer: FLUFF
6A clue: Pencil in a cosmetics bag
Answer: LINER
7A clue: ___ acid (building block of proteins)
Answer: AMINO
8A clue: Partner of services, in economics
Answer: GOODS
9A clue: Small criticism
Answer: NIT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Warning sign in a relationship, metaphorically
Answer: FLAG
2D clue: Fancy prom ride
Answer: LIMO
3D clue: SAG-AFTRA, for one
Answer: UNION
4D clue: Luxury fashion house headquartered in Rome
Answer: FENDI
5D clue: Ground coating on a cold morning
Answer: FROST
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Australians Flock to VPNs in the Wake of Online Age-Restriction Laws
App downloads for VPN services increase sharply as websites in Australia go behind age-restriction walls.
A new set of laws in Australia requiring adult websites and app stores to age-restrict content for those under 18, and requiring AI companies to restrict chatbot offerings from displaying certain types of sensitive or adult content to minors, is apparently driving many to download Virtual Private Network apps there.
Major adult sites have closed their virtual doors to those who aren’t age-confirmed in Australia, and these changes follow a nationwide ban on social media use by teenagers and young children that went into effect in December.
According to reports from Reuters, The Guardian and others, in response to the bans, downloads of VPN-related apps, which people can use to circumvent location-based restrictions, are sharply on the rise. According to Reuters, three of the 15 most downloaded free iPhone apps in the country were VPN-related as the new laws went into effect on Monday.
Lawmakers in some regions, including the US, are well aware that people use VPNs in this way. In states such as Michigan and Wisconsin, laws are being proposed to limit or outright ban VPN use. Wisconsin’s proposed law would require adult sites to block VPN traffic, while Michigan’s proposal would ban VPN use entirely in the state.
There is also a proposal in England under consideration to ban VPN use by minors. That proposal is currently under review.
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