Dealmaster: Get our favorite budget gaming monitor for just $190
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Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a new one-day Amazon Gold Box sale with a number of deals on PC gaming gear. More specifically, our favorite discount of the bunch is a $50 drop on ViewSonic's XG2402 monitor. That brings the 24-inch display down to $190, which is the lowest price we've seen in the past year outside of a very brief drop to $156 in December. In general, drops below $200 have been few and far between.
We deemed the ViewSonic XG2402 our top budget pick in our gaming monitor buying guide last August, and at this price, it remains an excellent value for anyone looking for smooth PC gaming on a budget. The poor viewing angles and contrast ratio of its TN panel make it a less-than-ideal option for everyday work, but its 144Hz refresh rate and outstandingly clear motion handling allow it to play fast-paced games without visible blurring or ghosting. It's a particularly strong option for budget buyers who often play competitive shooters like Overwatch or Counter-Strike. Just note that it only has a 1080p resolution, which isn't as much of a nuisance on a smaller 24-inch display like this but is still less sharp than a 1440p panel.
If you don't need a new gaming monitor, though, we also have deals on Amazon's Fire TV lineup, Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, wireless noise-cancelling headphones from Bose and Jabra, and much more. Have a look at the full rundown below.