The Best Prime Day 2019 PS4 Deals (US) - GameSpot

Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and this year it lasts for a full 48 hours. You'll see plenty of promotions, ranging from lightning deals that sell out in minutes to Prime Day-exclusive sales that run the entire two days (or until they go out of stock). Then there's Target, Walmart, Ebay, and all the other online retailers shoving their way into the action with their own sales on or around Prime Day. Between all that shopping hubbub, there will be a ton of deals going around, which can be a bit overwhelming when you're trying to get the best discount.

If the PS4 is your primary gaming system of choice, we'll have you covered with all the best PS4 deals on games, consoles, controllers, headsets, and practically anything else that falls under the Sony sphere of influence. Most discounts will go live this weekend and early next week, but there are some PS4 deals available already that you should be aware of. Just know that most sales haven't gone live yet, so bookmark this page and check back as we continue to curate the best PS4 gaming deals during the 2019 Prime Day bonanza.

Kingdom Hearts 3 - on sale for $20 at GameStop

Best PS4 game deals

One major gaming sale kicked off a week before Prime Day, and that's GameStop's storewide Summer Sale. If you follow GameStop's sales closely, you'll see that many of these discounts have been offered in the past, but there are still a few PS4 game deals worth noting. Plus, other retailers (including Amazon) are already beginning to discount some games in the days leading up to Prime Day, such as Walmart, where you can get free two-day shipping on orders over $35 (no membership required). See the best PS4 game deals available now below. We'll be sure to update this list if lower prices become available.

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PS Plus 12-month subscription - on sale for $36

PlayStation Plus deal

A PS Plus subscription is required for online multiplayer in most games; plus, it gets you free monthly games and exclusive discounts on games on PSN. At this point, it's basically a necessity for many PS4 gamers. While 12 months of PS Plus generally sells for $60, you can sometimes find a subscription at a discount--and right now at MassGenie, you can grab a year of PS Plus for as cheap as you're likely to find it these days: $36. To claim the deal, click the link below, and you'll be asked to either log in or create a free account. After that, you'll be redirected to checkout, where you'll see promo code 12MPSPSNMC automatically applied. After the Power Deal ends, you'll receive the PS Plus code via email, which you can then redeem in your PSN account. You can check out the PS Plus product page at MassGenie for more info.

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PS4 Pro - on sale for $350 at Walmart

Best PS4 console deals

While we have a good idea regarding what kind of games will be on sale during Prime Day, console and bundle discounts are mostly a big question mark at this point. However, if you're in the market for a new PS4 Pro, Prime Day will likely be your best chance to snag one until Black Friday. Right now, the cheapest place to grab a brand-new PS4 Pro seems to be Walmart, where the console is selling for $350 (normally listed at $400). We'll find out on Monday whether Amazon will drop the price on Sony's premium console even more.

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DualShock 4 wireless controller (magma red) - on sale for $40 at Ebay

Best PS4 accessory deals

From headsets and controllers to charging docks and more, accessories can only make your gaming experience better, and they're often crucial if you often play online with friends or enjoy local co-op. As Prime Day kicks off, we'll include more info on the best PS4 accessory deals here. In the meantime, check out some of the early deals available now below.

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China's economy growth cools further amid US tariff war - Fox Business

The tariff war showed another sign of impacting the Chinese economy.

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China's economic growth sank to its lowest level in at least 26 years in the past quarter, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders.

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The world's second-largest economy grew 6.2 percent over a year ago.

That's down from 6.4 percent in the prior quarter, according to government data.

President Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to pressure Beijing over its technology development tactics and he tweeted about th results.

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Now, economists say the slowdown might extend into next year.

Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed last month to resume negotiations.

The two sides still face the same number of disputes that caused talks to break down in May.

Weaker Chinese activity has global repercussions. China is the biggest export customer for its Asian neighbors and a major market for global suppliers of food, mobile phones, industrial technology and consumer goods.

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The International Monetary Fund and private sector economists have cut this year's Chinese growth forecast to as low as 6.2 percent, a further marked decline after last year's three-decade low of 6.6 percent.

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China's economic growth slumps to lowest in 27 years as the trade war hits - CNN

The country's gross domestic product grew at 6.2% in the quarter ended June, the slowest quarterly growth rate since 1992 and down from 6.4% in the previous quarter, according to government figures released on Monday.

And the Chinese economy will continue to face "downward pressure" in the second half of this year, the country's National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement.

"The Chinese economy is still in a complex and grave situation," it said. "Global growth has slowed and external uncertainties are on the rise."

Beijing and Washington recently agreed a temporary truce in their months-long trade war and are planning to restart trade talks.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said in an interview with CNBC on Friday that US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will travel to Beijing with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in the near future.

But analysts say question marks remain over whether the two sides can reach a deal to remove tariffs introduced over the past 12 months.

"Uncertainty caused by the US-China trade war was an important factor and we think this will persist," said Tom Rafferty, principal economist, China at The Economist Intelligence Unit.

"Businesses remain skeptical that the two countries will reach a broader trade agreement and recognize that trade tensions may escalate again," he added.

The growth numbers come after China reported a fall in both exports and imports for the first six months of this year, indicating the toll the trade war is having on an economy already suffering from weaker domestic demand.

China's exports fell 1.3% year-on-year for the first half in dollar terms, while imports dropped 7.3%.

The country recorded a sharper decline in exports to the United States, which decreased 8.1% for the first six months of 2019. Imports from the United States plunged 30% year on year.

The trade war and China's economic slowdown has already hit some of the world's biggest businesses.

Apple's (AAPL) sales in China have tumbled. Its revenue in the Greater China region, which includes Hong Kong and Taiwan, dropped 21.5% in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, to $10.22 billion. Greater China accounted for about 18% of Apple's total revenue.

Global auto brands are also suffering as the world's largest car market slows further this year, following its first contraction in decades in 2018. Chinese consumers are less willing to make big ticket purchases in the uncertain environment, while a government campaign against deadly levels of pollution is also having an impact.

Still, the trade war is helping others at the same time it's hurting China's growth.

Americans are buying more from suppliers in Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh and South Korea as they try to avoid US tariffs on Chinese consumer goods, according to data released by the Census Bureau.

Analysts expect Beijing to unveil more stimulus measures to stabilize growth, including boosting infrastructure spending and possible interest rate cuts by the country's central bank, the People's Bank of China. The US Federal Reserve has also signaled it may lower interest rates.

"While the PBOC has already delivered stimulus this year, markets are awaiting. .. additional measures, which will probably come if trade talks collapse," said Edward Moya, a senior market analyst at Oanda. "If talks steadily progress, we will still probably see the [bank] deliver fresh stimulus following the Fed's highly anticipated rate cut at the end of the month. "

Nanlin Fang contributed to this report.

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eBay offers Prime Day discounts even if Amazon doesn’t crash - Engadget

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eBay doesn't want Amazon to get all of the spotlight during Prime Day 2019, and it's taking a dig at the glitch that interrupted the consumer holiday last year to offer a Crash Sale. If Amazon goes down, eBay will release a flood of "too-good-to-be-true" deals. But you don't have to wait around for an Amazon fail to score deals on eBay. Beginning at 8am PT today, eBay is offering savings like $2,000 off an LG OLED 65-inch 4K Smart TV.

Regardless of whether Amazon goes offline, some of the best tech deals include the following:

• Google Home Hub, 64 percent off
• Xbox One S 1TB Bundle, with two controllers and a three-month Game Pass, 23 percent off
• Bose QuietComfort 35 Series wireless headphones, 40 percent off
• Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB, 35 percent off
• LG OLED C8 65-inch 4K Smart TV ThinQ, 58 percent off

If you've been waiting to buy a smartwatch, now's your chance to get the Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS Sport Watch for 50 percent. You'll also find up to 50 percent off Samsung and Apple products, laptops under $399 and steep discounts on TV and audio products. If Amazon experiences a glitch that takes it offline, eBay will drop more deals, including additional discounts on gaming consoles and smart home tech. We wouldn't wish a crash on any site, but we will be keeping an eye on Amazon today.

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China's economic growth slumps to lowest in 27 years as the trade war hits - CNN

The country's gross domestic product grew at 6.2% in the quarter ended June, the slowest quarterly growth rate since 1992 and down from 6.4% in the previous quarter, according to government figures released on Monday.

And the Chinese economy will continue to face "downward pressure" in the second half of this year, the country's National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement.

"The Chinese economy is still in a complex and grave situation," it said. "Global growth has slowed and external uncertainties are on the rise."

Beijing and Washington recently agreed a temporary truce in their months-long trade war and are planning to restart trade talks.

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said in an interview with CNBC on Friday that US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will travel to Beijing with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin in the near future.

But analysts say question marks remain over whether the two sides can reach a deal to remove tariffs introduced over the past 12 months.

"Uncertainty caused by the US-China trade war was an important factor and we think this will persist," said Tom Rafferty, principal economist, China at The Economist Intelligence Unit.

"Businesses remain skeptical that the two countries will reach a broader trade agreement and recognize that trade tensions may escalate again," he added.

The growth numbers come after China reported a fall in both exports and imports for the first six months of this year, indicating the toll the trade war is having on an economy already suffering from weaker domestic demand.

China's exports fell 1.3% year-on-year for the first half in dollar terms, while imports dropped 7.3%.

The country recorded a sharper decline in exports to the United States, which decreased 8.1% for the first six months of 2019. Imports from the US plunged 30% year on year.

The trade war and China's economic slowdown has already hit some of the world's biggest businesses.

Apple's (AAPL) sales in China have tumbled. Its revenue in the Greater China region, which includes Hong Kong and Taiwan, dropped 21.5% in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, to $10.22 billion. Greater China accounted for about 18% of Apple's total revenue.

Global auto brands are also suffering as the world's largest car market slows further this year, following its first contraction in decades in 2018. Chinese consumers are less willing to make big ticket purchases in the uncertain environment, while a government campaign against deadly levels of pollution is also having an impact.

Still, the trade war is helping others at the same time it's hurting China's growth.

Americans are buying more from suppliers in Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh and South Korea as they try to avoid US tariffs on Chinese consumer goods, according to data released by the Census Bureau.

Analysts expect Beijing to unveil more stimulus measures to stabilize growth, including boosting infrastructure spending and possible interest rate cuts by the country's central bank, the People's Bank of China. The US Federal Reserve has also signaled it may lower interest rates.

"While the PBOC has already delivered stimulus this year, markets are awaiting. .. additional measures, which will probably come if trade talks collapse," said Edward Moya, a senior market analyst at Oanda. "If talks steadily progress, we will still probably see the [bank] deliver fresh stimulus following the Fed's highly anticipated rate cut at the end of the month. "

Nanlin Fang contributed to this report.

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Amazon Prime Day 2019: the best tech deals - The Verge

If you’re reading this, then Amazon Prime Day 2019 is underway. Prices have fallen for countless products, including tech, and you’ll be able to shop the deals for 48 hours, until 2:59AM ET / 11:59PM PT on Tuesday, July 16th.

First things first: to get in on the deals, you need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber. You can get started with a free 30-day trial to the service, then either let it auto-renew, or cancel it once the trial comes to an end.

Following the cadence set in years past, Amazon will be rolling out new Spotlight deals and Lightning deals throughout Prime Day(s). So, while some of the savings will last throughout the two-day period, others will come and go in a matter of hours — or less.

Below, you’ll find nothing but the best deals on Android phones, 4K televisions, tablets, smart displays, gaming tech, PC components, speakers, headphones, and much more. We’ll be monitoring sales, updating this page with new additions, and striking out inactive ones along the way.

Entertainment

Unlocked phones

• Google Pixel 3A XL is $479.99, its usual price, but comes with a $100 Amazon gift card with purchase. Google’s Pixel 3A is a great value, since it uses the same great camera from the Pixel 3 for a fraction of the price. If you aren’t waiting on the Google Pixel 4 to release later this year, and aren’t in need of a phone with a serious amount of power, the 3A XL should suit you well.
• Moto G7 is $229.99 (usually $299.99)
• Razer Phone 2 is $399.99 (usually $649.99)
• Nokia 7.1 is $249 (usually $349). This phone runs the latest Android 9 Pie software (and is ensured timely software and security updates until late 2020, as part of Google’s Android One initiative). They work only on GSM carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Metro by T-Mobile), and if you’re on one of those carriers, this is a good value, so long as you aren’t expecting flagship-like speeds and stellar camera performance.

Tablets

• iPad (latest generation, Wi-Fi, 128GB storage) is $299 (usually $329). Apple’s sixth generation iPad is an excellent tablet if you’re looking for an iPad that won’t cost you north of $500. Dieter Bohn called this the “best tablet under $500” in 2018, and while it’s now up against more competition since the new iPad Air and iPad mini released, this is still a fantastic value. This is also the lowest price we’ve seen for the 128GB model by $30.
• iPad Pro 10.5 (previous generation, Wi-Fi & LTE, 256GB storage) is $629 (usually $929)
• iPad Pro 10.5 (previous generation, Wi-Fi & LTE, 512GB storage) is $699 (usually $1,129)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8-inches, 16GB storage) is $118 (usually $178)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.1-inches, 16GB storage) is $159.99 (usually $279.99)
• Amazon Kindle e-reader is $59.99 (usually $89.99)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite with 32GB storage is $109.99 (usually $159.99). If you’re in the market for a new e-reader, make it this one. Chaim Gartenberg spent time with almost every e-reader on the market, but this one stood out as the best in terms of features with its waterproofing, a very clear, crisp 300ppi display, and backlighting. It also features much more internal storage than the traditional 8GB model, which you can fill with Audible audiobooks.
• Amazon Fire 7 tablet will be $29.99 (usually $49.99)
• Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet will be $49.99 (usually $79.99)
• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet will be $99.99 (usually $149.99)

Wearables

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Laptops / Desktops

• Asus ROG Zephyrus S laptop (144Hz 1080p 15.6-inch display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, GTX 1070, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $869.71 (usually $1,390.85). We generally don’t recommend that you buy a laptop with outdated processors or graphics cards, but this gaming laptop (shown above) is a fantastic value for $869. The inclusion of a 144Hz refresh rate display makes up for slightly older parts, though this machine should be plenty fast for most of today’s popular games.
• Razer Blade 15 laptop (60Hz 1080p 15.6-inch display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, GTX 1060 Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD) is $1,099.99 (usually $1,599.99)
• MSI GS75 laptop (144Hz 1080p 17.3-inch display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, RTX 2080 Max-Q, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $2,399 (usually $2,999, starts at 11AM ET)
• HP Envy 13 laptop (4K display, 8th Gen Intel Core i7, GeForce MX250 graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is $999 (usually $1,349)
• CyberPowerPC desktop (Ryzen 7 2700, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, 240GB SSD + 2TB HDD) is $1,058.59 (usually $1,414.99)

• iBUYPOWER desktop (9th Gen Intel Core i7, RTX 2070, 16GB RAM, 240GB SSD + 1TB HDD) is $1,199 (usually $1,649). It’s tough, but possible, to build a superb gaming PC for $1,000. If you don’t want to deal with piecing things together yourself, this iBUYPOWER desktop is a good value, with the latest generation Intel Core i7, and a moderately powerful RTX 2070 graphics card.
• CyberPowerPC desktop (9th Gen Intel Core i9, 16GB RAM, RTX 2070, 1TB SSD) is $1,474.29 (usually $1,849, starts today at 11AM ET)
• Acer Chromebook R11 is $199.99 (usually $299.99)
• Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 is $379.99 (usually $549.99)
• Asus Chromebook Flip is $388.78 (usually $485.98)
• HP Chromebook 14 is $179.99 (usually $299.99)
• Acer Chromebook Spin is $493.42 (usually $740.13)

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