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Walmart is selling the ABS Cyclone Aqua gaming PC with an RTX 5060 graphics card for $849, undercutting Valve's Steam Machine by $200 while delivering significantly better 1080p performance. The system pairs Intel's Core 5 120 processor with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD for a complete budget gaming package.
Datamined kernel source code points to an OLED variant of Valve's Steam Frame VR headset codenamed Plano, featuring significantly higher per-eye resolution than the current model. The leak suggests the new optics match those found in Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, though ongoing RAM shortages and existing waitlists mean any release remains distant.
Walmart is selling the MSI Codex R2 gaming PC with an RTX 5070 GPU for $1,449 with free shipping. The system pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD. This prebuilt targets 1080p and 1440p gaming with a GPU that retails around $600 on its own.
Razer has launched three new Pokémon-themed gaming headsets to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. The collection includes a Sylveon Edition Kraken V4 and Charizard and Lucario Editions of the Blackshark V3 X Hyperspeed. All three models are available now at Razer and Target, though Target is charging a significant markup.
SteelSeries' flagship Arctis Nova Pro Omni headset is now available for $319.99 after applying coupon code SSPOUT20 at the official store, marking a 20% discount from its $400 launch price. The headset released in May 2024 as the successor to the long-reigning Arctis Nova Pro and sits just below the Arctis Elite in the company's lineup. IGN's Michael Higham called it one of the strongest cases for splurging on a high-end gaming headset despite the premium price tag.
Amazon has discounted the Skytech Ryzen Edition RTX 5070 prebuilt gaming PC to $1,499.99 with free shipping. The system pairs an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPU with Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GPU for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At this price, the full build costs roughly the same as buying the graphics card alone.
Amazon has discounted the new 2026 LG B6 65-inch 4K OLED TV to $999.99 for Prime Day, a $300 savings that brings LG's entry-level OLED below the four-figure mark. The deal also bundles an LG S30A 2.1-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer for free when added to the same cart. The B6 features a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and LG's Alpha 8 AI Gen3 processor.
Hisense's 2026 U7SG 4K Google TV drops to its lowest prices yet during Amazon's October Prime Day sale, with the 55-inch model starting at $647.99. The TV packs a 165Hz Mini-LED panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and Dolby Atmos audio into a package built for PlayStation 5 Pro and Xbox Series X owners.
Walmart has dropped the price of the 27-inch Acer Nitro QD-OLED gaming monitor to $269, making it one of the most affordable quantum dot OLED displays on the market. The VG277U Xbiip model combines a 2560x1440 Samsung panel with a native 240Hz refresh rate and a three-year warranty. For competitive players, this spec sheet at this price is practically unheard of.
A Valorant player on Reddit claims they received a hardware ban after installing a secondhand CPU purchased on September 21, with the original owner's ban dating back to August 12. Riot Games anticheat head Phillip Koskinas disputes the story, stating hardware bans last a maximum of four months and cannot "infect" other components in a new system.
