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The Sims 4, the latest version of EA’s beloved life simulation game, is on sale on PC for $4.99 at Amazon. If you’re in the mood for a little escapism right now, there’s no better time to dive into the cartoonish world of The Sims. That $4.99 gets you the base game, but there are dozens of expansion packs that add everything from spas to vampires. It’s up to you to decide which would be more relaxing at the moment.
If spending more time at home has made it painfully aware that you need a hardware upgrade, Dell is currently offering $950 off its Alienware m15 gaming laptop with code AW950OFF. That brings the sleek laptop down to $1,399.99. And Amazon is still running its deal on the HyperX Cloud Mix headset, bringing our pick for best Nintendo Switch headset down to an all-time low price of $129.99.
Finally, the horror streaming service Shudder is offering a 30-day free trial to new members with the promo code SHUTIN, extending its usual 7-day trial. If you don’t know where to start, the Shudder Twitter account is tweeting out recommendations every day with the hashtag #ShudderShutIn.
Best PC deal: Alienware m15
Best game deal: The Sims 4
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The Sims 4
- $5
Prices taken at time of publishing.
A PC digital download of beloved life simulation game The Sims 4 is on sale for $4.99 at Amazon right now, which is 90% off MSRP. It’s fulfilled by Amazon Digital Services, which means you’ll get a download code delivered via email as soon as your order goes through.
Best streaming deal: Shudder
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Best headset deal: HyperX Cloud Mix
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HyperX Cloud Mix headset
- $130
Prices taken at time of publishing.
HyperX’s Cloud Mix headset was our 2019 pick for best Nintendo Switch headset, thanks to its hybrid wired/wireless connectivity. Right now, the rose gold model on sale for $129.99, which is the lowest price we’ve seen on this headset.
