30 Cyber Week Deals on Apple Watches, Nintendo, and More Kids’ Tech Dreams

Whether you’ve got a dedicated young gamer with an eye on the latest releases, a kid who can’t wait to start texting with friends, a college-bound student who’s got essays to write, or a baby that you’d like to peek in on when you leave the house, chances are there are tech gadgets on your shopping list this holiday season. And if that’s the case, you (and your bank account) are very much in luck this Cyber Week. We’ve found ways for you to save hundreds of dollars on the laptops, video games, cell phones, and other tech devices and accessories your kids have been begging for.

While buying an Apple Watch, a Fire tablet, or the newest version of Mario Kart may cost a little more than your average stocking stuffer, these are gifts that you know will light up their eyes and get used for years. Thanks to incredible deals from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more, you can do all this while saving hundreds of dollars right now. We did a bit of the footwork for you to find the very best sales on tech for the whole family. Keep checking back here through Cyber Week for the latest.

Our Top Picks:

• Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) GPS, 40mm, $199 (normally $279)
• Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen, 2022 release), $30 (normally $60)
• Gabb Phone Plus, free with $30/month 2-year contract (normally $200)
• Microsoft Xbox Series S 512 GB Holiday Console, $250 (normally $300)

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Best Nintendo, XBox, PS5 and Other Video Game Deals

Just about every kid over a certain age wants nothing but new video games, gaming accessories, and maybe even a new video game console for the holidays. Fortunately, this is one of the best times to find deals directly from brands like Nintendo, as well as at big retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Gamestop, and Amazon.

To buy: Nintendo Switch Bundle, $299 (normally $400); walmart.com

Pick up what you might call a Nintendo starter pack: a Switch with the neon red and blue Joy-Con, a digital download of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, all for what you’d typically spend on the Switch alone. Get ready for some wild family races!

To buy: Microsoft Xbox Series S 512 GB Holiday Console, $250 (normally $300); bestbuy.com

For the more serious gamers, the Xbox offers higher resolution and more complex games than a Nintendo, and with this deal, it’s even more affordable than the Switch. The Series S uses only digital games (no cartridges) and can play everything from the past four generations of Xboxes. It also serves as a device to stream Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more.

More Cyber Week Video Game Deals:

• Hasbro Game Night: Monopoly, Risk, Trivial Pursuit for Nintendo Switch, $20 (normally $40); walmart.com
• Meta Quest 2 Resident Evil Bundle With Beat Saber (128GB), $350 (normally $400); bestbuy.com
• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset, $97 (normally $180); amazon.com
• HP Pavilion Gaming PC, $950 (normally $1,240); amazon.com

Related: The 12 Best Video Game Consoles for Kids of 2022

Best Headphone Deals

Headphones make the world just a little more peaceful, plus they make fantastic gifts. As you shop these major discounts on Apple AirPods, noise-canceling over-ear headphones, gaming headphones, and more, you may want to pick up a pair for yourself, too.

To buy: Skullcandy Dime True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds, $20 (normally $27); amazon.com 

If your kid is new to wireless earbuds and you’re not quite sure if they’ll lose them on the first day, start off with something reliable but inexpensive, like this pair from Skullcandy. 

More Cyber Week Headphone Deals:

• JBL Vibe 200 True Wireless Earbuds, $25 (normally $50); bestbuy.com
• Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio³ Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, $170 (normally $350); bestbuy.com
• Sony Noise Canceling Headphones WHCH710N: Wireless Bluetooth Over the Ear Headset With Mic, $117 (normally $150); amazon.com
• Samsung Galaxy Buds Live True Wireless Earbuds, $49 (normally $149); walmart.com
• Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, $229 (normally $329); amazon.com
• Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds, $180 (normally $250); amazon.com

Best Cell Phone and Smartwatch Deals

There is no better time to give in and finally get your kid the phone they’ve been begging for, or the smartwatch that will be a bridge to their eventual cell phone days. There are deals directly from kid-friendly brands like Gabb Wireless, as well as offers from Verizon and other providers.

To buy: Gabb Phone Plus, free with $30/month 2-year contract (normally $200); gabbwireless.com

This phone programmed specifically for children is actually a Samsung, so you know you’re getting a good deal here. Other phones and smartwatches from Gabb are also free with two-year contracts right now.

To buy: Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) GPS, 40mm, $199 (normally $279); walmart.com

This Apple Watch is well-suited for older kids who want a little bit more tech in their watch, but don’t quite need to be James Bond or Inspector Gadget.

Other Cyber Week Smartwatch and Phone Deals:

• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, free with new plan (normally $600); verizon.com
• Xplora XGO 3 Smartwatch for Kids, $100 (normally $170); amazon.com
• Fitbit Sense Advanced Health Smartwatch, $189 (normally $300); amazon.com

Related: The 8 Best Cell Phones for Kids of 2022

Best Laptop and Tablet Deals

Laptops and tablets are all but essential tools in parenting, and when they’re so affordable, thanks to sales from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, and Best Buy, you don’t have to worry about sharing your own necessary devices with those sticky-handed littles.

To buy: 2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop With Apple M1 Chip and 13” Retina Display, $799 (normally $999); amazon.com

Act fast to save $200 on a new MacBook Air for your kid or yourself. This is the kind of investment that will make all sorts of homework, work, and everyday tasks so much easier.

To buy: Surface Laptop 4 Intel Core i5 With 8GB RAM, $845 ($1,300); microsoft.com 

As homework starts to require more computing power, you may want to invest in a new laptop like Microsoft’s Surface, which you can configure for different levels of memory and processing power. You can also save over $600 on the Surface Laptop 4 Bundle, which includes a Surface Pen and a three-year Complete Protection Plan in addition to the laptop.

More Cyber Week Laptop and Tablet Deals:

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7" 32GB, $100 (normally $160); amazon.com
• Lenovo Ideapad 1i 14.0" HD Laptop, $100 (normally $250); bestbuy.com
  
• Apple 12.9-Inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi - 128GB, $800 (normally $1,100); bestbuy.com
• Apple iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular, $710 (normally $749); amazon.com

Related: The 12 Best Laptops for Kids of 2022

Other Tech Deals

Let’s not forget the smart speakers, baby monitors, and wearable breast pumps that make raising kids a little easier and a lot more fun.

To buy: Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen, 2022 release), $30 (normally $60); amazon.com 

Let children be their own DJs, listen to audiobooks, and even listen to some kid-friendly news all in their own rooms. This Echo Dot has parental controls and comes with a year of Amazon Kids+, too.

More Cyber Week Tech Deals for Parents and Kids:

• Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor With Wall Mount Kit, $299 (normally $399); amazon.com
• Osmo Genius Starter Kit for iPad, $50 (normally $100); amazon.com
• Willow 3.0 Wearable Double Electric Breast Pump, $400 (normally $500); amazon.com
• Echo Dot (5th Gen), $25 (normally $50); amazon.com
• KODAK Mini 3 Retro Portable Photo Printer, $80 (normally $150); amazon.com