8 Cyber Monday deals we actually bought this year — laptops, PC accessories, video games, and more

It's finally time to buy my son his first laptop, and the absolute only thing I wanted it to have was a Snapdragon chip inside. Equally, as it's for primarily school work and learning some basic coding, I didn't want something too pricey. This is where the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x emerged as a winner. The base Snapdragon X is more than ample for a soon-to-be middle school age kid, and the Copilot+ minimum spec requirement of 16GB of RAM adds a little extra peace of mind in the long-term. As a long-time fan of Lenovo laptops myself, it was an easy choice at this price. — Richard Devine, Managing Editor

The ASUS PG27UCDM is arguably the best competitive 4K monitor that features both OLED and DisplayPort 2.1 support. With HDR, 240Hz output, and Dolby Vision to boot, this monitor packs the best 166 PPI (Pixels per Inch) at 27" while maintaining a strong competitive size. Need I forget, this also fully supports the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5's 4K 120Hz output with spectacular HDR gameplay. Whatever device I have hooked up has only given me more confidence in my purchase. — Michael Hoglund, Contributor

I bought a black pair of these headphones earlier this year, and my husband has been green with envy ever since he tried them out. But thanks to a Cyber Monday deal, he was able to snag a pair for himself. They do a phenomenal job of blocking out the world to the point that I never go on an airplane without them. Note that only the Silver ones are available at this discount. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

The scroll wheel on my main gaming mouse gave up earlier this week, so I took advantage of an early deal to grab the SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) wireless gaming mouse. I'm loving the weight; it fits perfectly in my hand, and the 18K DPI sensor has what I need for gaming. — Cale Hunt, Contributor

I picked up this glass chair mat for my home office because my Razer roller chair on carpet was a nightmare with those flimsy plastic mats. Honestly, it still blows my mind that I can put all my weight on glass and it doesn’t crack. It arrived in a simple box, setup was painless, and it’s been great ever since. One tip: go bigger. I first ordered the 29x42 and my chair kept rolling off the edge — the 36x48 is the sweet spot if you want enough room to move comfortably. I hate buying stuff like this (boring), but if you're gonna do it, getting it on sale today is the right choice. — Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-Chief

Just about every day, one of my cats jumps on my desk and promptly lies down on my keyboard. As you can imagine, this makes it difficult to work. I'd been meaning to get a keyboard cover, so I took advantage of Cyber Monday deals to get one at a discount. Make sure to click the coupon before checkout to get the full discount. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2

I played and beat this masterpiece a few months ago on Game Pass, but I wanted to secure my own Steam copy for my library. So, I went in search of the best possible PC deal and found it here. I can't wait to dive into this RPG's creative story and engaging combat again. It plays really well on my Xbox Ally X, too. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

I just bought Dave the Diver a few days ago, and I've been hooked (hehe) on it ever since. It runs beautifully on my Xbox Ally X, has a playful pixel-art style, and has a fun game loop that keeps me coming back for more. By day, I can explore the watery depths, catch fish, and upgrade my gear to be a more efficient diver. By night, I use my catches to run a sushi restaurant and try to improve it to earn more money. There have been several surprises so far, and limited-time events that give me something to work toward. It's a really fun game for any PC handheld. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

As a bonus, you might want to consider grabbing an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Many of us here at Windows Central take advantage of it on our various PC handhelds, gaming PCs, and Xbox consoles. This membership grants access to hundreds of games on PC and Xbox, so you can jump from one title to the next as soon as you're done playing. This is the cheapest way to secure stackable 3-month codes, saving you nearly 50% compared to paying per-month after Xbox's recent price increases. You're still saving 20% even going by pre-price increase costs. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor