AcerCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.If you’re looking for a respectable gaming monitor that won’t break the bank, there are dozens of options out there for you. One that typically doesn’t exist in the “affordable” bucket is Acer’s Predator XB323U, a 32-inch model with 1440p resolution and a 170 Hz refresh rate. It’s currently $349.99 at Woot, while Amazon sells it new for $575.I already hit on the specs that matter the most, but there are other qualities that make this a standout monitor at this price. You’re getting an IPS panel, which rises above TN panels in terms of contrast, accurate color production, and wide viewing angles. It can reach up to 600 nits of pea…

4A GamesAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The recent announcement of a new entry in the Metro franchise, the VR game Metro Awakening, means there’s never been a better reason to revisit the lively environs of the Russian mass transit system. Right now, you can pick up the Metro franchise bundle — which features Metro 2033 Redux, Metro: Last Light Redux, Metro Exodus, and all of their corresponding DLC — for just $9.51 at GOG (was $59.47). If you missed your chance to pick up any of these titles inspired by Dmitry Glukhovsky’s grim, post-apocalyptic novels when they were briefly made available for free, you won’t want to sleep on this deal.The Met…

Subset GamesCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Turn-based strategy games and RPGs of all sorts are getting their turn in the sale spotlight over at Steam. Through Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. EST, you can score discounts on a range of titles that’ll definitely keep you busy for a while on your gaming PC or Steam Deck.As is usually the case, the amount of games on discount at Steam is overwhelmingly large — a good problem, but a problem nevertheless. I recommend checking out Steam at some point during the sale, where you’ll find some automated suggestions based on your personal preferences and play history. But we’re more than happy to provide some curatorial assistance if you want a hand…

Photo: Ross Miller/PolygonCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Amazon’s October Prime Day is a great opportunity to save on big ticket tech and gaming products. It’s also a time to get deals on affordable gadgets that can make life a bit easier. One such example is a compact fold-up keyboard, which we think should be part of any Steam Deck owners repertoire. We’ve found three great deals during day 2 of Prime Day, starting with the model that’s featured in our guide to the best accessories for Valve’s Steam Deck handheld PC, the iClever BK08 Bluetooth keyboard that includes a trackpad. It’s just $41.33 (was $52.99).iClever foldable Bluetooth keyboard with built-in trackpad$4…

SonyThe original PlayStation made its debut in Japan back in Dec. of 1994, meaning that very soon, the Sony console will be 30 years old. To celebrate, Sony is rolling out 30th anniversary editions of its current generation of hardware, including the PlayStation 5 Pro and regular PlayStation 5, all sporting the grey colors of the PS1. Aside from the themed PS5 Pro — which Sony only made 12,300 units for all markets to fight over — some of its other 30th anniversary gear is now available to pre-order at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.The slim version of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is getting the 30th anniversary treatment, and a bundle is available to pre-order for $499.99 at Amazon, Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy. It comes packaged with a DualSense controller and…