Whether you’ve got a dedicated young gamer with an eye on the latest releases, a kid who can’t wait to start texting with friends, a college-bound student who’s got essays to write, or a baby that you’d like to peek in on when you leave the house, chances are there are tech gadgets on your shopping list this holiday season. And if that’s the case, you (and your bank account) are very much in luck this Cyber Week. We’ve found ways for you to save hundreds of dollars on the laptops, video games, cell phones, and other tech devices and accessories your kids have been begging for.
Our Top Picks:
- Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) GPS, 40mm, $199 (normally $279)
- Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen, 2022 release), $30 (normally $60)
- Gabb Phone Plus, free with $30/month 2-year contract (normally $200)
- Microsoft Xbox Series S 512 GB Holiday Console, $250 (normally $300)
Best Nintendo, XBox, PS5 and Other Video Game Deals
To buy: Nintendo Switch Bundle, $299 (normally $400); walmart.com
Pick up what you might call a Nintendo starter pack: a Switch with the neon red and blue Joy-Con, a digital download of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, all for what you’d typically spend on the Switch alone. Get ready for some wild family races!
To buy: Microsoft Xbox Series S 512 GB Holiday Console, $250 (normally $300); bestbuy.com
For the more serious gamers, the Xbox offers higher resolution and more complex games than a Nintendo, and with this deal, it’s even more affordable than the Switch. The Series S uses only digital games (no cartridges) and can play everything from the past four generations of Xboxes. It also serves as a device to stream Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more.
More Cyber Week Video Game Deals:
- Hasbro Game Night: Monopoly, Risk, Trivial Pursuit for Nintendo Switch, $20 (normally $40); walmart.com
- Meta Quest 2 Resident Evil Bundle With Beat Saber (128GB), $350 (normally $400); bestbuy.com
- Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset, $97 (normally $180); amazon.com
- HP Pavilion Gaming PC, $950 (normally $1,240); amazon.com
Best Headphone Deals
Headphones make the world just a little more peaceful, plus they make fantastic gifts. As you shop these major discounts on Apple AirPods, noise-canceling over-ear headphones, gaming headphones, and more, you may want to pick up a pair for yourself, too.
To buy: Skullcandy Dime True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds, $20 (normally $27); amazon.com
If your kid is new to wireless earbuds and you’re not quite sure if they’ll lose them on the first day, start off with something reliable but inexpensive, like this pair from Skullcandy.
More Cyber Week Headphone Deals:
- JBL Vibe 200 True Wireless Earbuds, $25 (normally $50); bestbuy.com
- Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio³ Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, $170 (normally $350); bestbuy.com
- Sony Noise Canceling Headphones WHCH710N: Wireless Bluetooth Over the Ear Headset With Mic, $117 (normally $150); amazon.com
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbuds, $49 (normally $149); walmart.com
- Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, $229 (normally $329); amazon.com
- Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds, $180 (normally $250); amazon.com
Best Cell Phone and Smartwatch Deals
There is no better time to give in and finally get your kid the phone they’ve been begging for, or the smartwatch that will be a bridge to their eventual cell phone days. There are deals directly from kid-friendly brands like Gabb Wireless, as well as offers from Verizon and other providers.
To buy: Gabb Phone Plus, free with $30/month 2-year contract (normally $200); gabbwireless.com
This phone programmed specifically for children is actually a Samsung, so you know you’re getting a good deal here. Other phones and smartwatches from Gabb are also free with two-year contracts right now.
To buy: Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) GPS, 40mm, $199 (normally $279); walmart.com
This Apple Watch is well-suited for older kids who want a little bit more tech in their watch, but don’t quite need to be James Bond or Inspector Gadget.
Other Cyber Week Smartwatch and Phone Deals:
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, free with new plan (normally $600); verizon.com
- Xplora XGO 3 Smartwatch for Kids, $100 (normally $170); amazon.com
- Fitbit Sense Advanced Health Smartwatch, $189 (normally $300); amazon.com
Best Laptop and Tablet Deals
To buy: 2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop With Apple M1 Chip and 13” Retina Display, $799 (normally $999); amazon.com
Act fast to save $200 on a new MacBook Air for your kid or yourself. This is the kind of investment that will make all sorts of homework, work, and everyday tasks so much easier.
To buy: Surface Laptop 4 Intel Core i5 With 8GB RAM, $845 ($1,300); microsoft.com
As homework starts to require more computing power, you may want to invest in a new laptop like Microsoft’s Surface, which you can configure for different levels of memory and processing power. You can also save over $600 on the Surface Laptop 4 Bundle, which includes a Surface Pen and a three-year Complete Protection Plan in addition to the laptop.
More Cyber Week Laptop and Tablet Deals:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7" 32GB, $100 (normally $160); amazon.com
- Lenovo Ideapad 1i 14.0" HD Laptop, $100 (normally $250); bestbuy.com
- Apple 12.9-Inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi - 128GB, $800 (normally $1,100); bestbuy.com
- Apple iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular, $710 (normally $749); amazon.com
Other Tech Deals
Let’s not forget the smart speakers, baby monitors, and wearable breast pumps that make raising kids a little easier and a lot more fun.
To buy: Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen, 2022 release), $30 (normally $60); amazon.com
More Cyber Week Tech Deals for Parents and Kids:
- Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor With Wall Mount Kit, $299 (normally $399); amazon.com
- Osmo Genius Starter Kit for iPad, $50 (normally $100); amazon.com
- Willow 3.0 Wearable Double Electric Breast Pump, $400 (normally $500); amazon.com
- Echo Dot (5th Gen), $25 (normally $50); amazon.com
- KODAK Mini 3 Retro Portable Photo Printer, $80 (normally $150); amazon.com
