The Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K is a great gadget to buy if you want to put your Hue lights to good use while watching a movie or playing video games. It syncs your lights to shine in colors displaying on your TV, and it’s steeply discounted right now to a slightly more accessible price. You can get the box for $269.49 through the Philips Hue store, which is $115 off the going price at most other retailers, including Best Buy and B&H Photo. This is part of the company’s “Bright Days” sale, which includes discounts on many of its other products.
Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K
Where to Buy:
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$384.99$269.49 at Philips Hue
The sync box is an HDMI hub that can accept up to four devices (gaming consoles, a PC, streaming devices, etc.), and it supports up to 8K passthrough at 60Hz to your TV, or 4K with a higher 120Hz refresh rate. It also offers passthrough support for HDR10 Plus and Dolby Vision HDR, as well as immersive Dolby Atmos audio.
One important note is that the Sync Box needs at least Philips Hue’s entry-level Bridge to communicate with other Hue lights (including the gradient light strips that stick behind your TV). If you don’t have a Bridge, they typically cost about $65 alone for the basic model. I recommend opting for the discounted bundle on Philips Hue’s site, which costs $301.93 for both products, effectively halving the cost of the Bridge.
Read more about the Philips Hue 8K sync box.
Other deals to know about
- GameStop is running a sale on pre-owned games that stacks savings depending on how many you buy. You’ll save 10 percent on the total cost when buying two or three games, 20 percent with four or five games, and 30 percent off with six or more games. Whether you have the budget for some pricey games or just want to flesh out your collection of older, cheaper titles, you can save quite a bit by buying discs in bulk.
- The Logitech G435 is a good, affordable headset for people who aren’t too picky about features or high-end build materials. The black model with minimal neon green details and a beamforming mic is down to $37.49 (about $43 off) on Amazon, which is the lowest price so far this year. The gaming headset was a favorite of mine when it came out in ’21, and it’s solid for use with a PC or PS5 via its 2.4GHz USB-A dongle. It also supports Bluetooth and includes a button to easily toggle between wireless modes. Read my hands-on impressions.
- Baseus’s AM52 is a slim, 10,000mAh MagSafe battery that claims to support 25W wireless charging speeds for the iPhone 16 and newer phones. It’s listed at $59.99 (down from $79.99) at Amazon for Prime members, but Slickdeals users have shared a promo code (BASEUSAM52) that knocks the price down to $39.29. The power bank lacks a built-in USB-C cable, but when paired with one, it can supply devices with up to 45W. Its small capacity isn’t a great fit with charging gaming handhelds or a laptop, but it can give you a little juice if that’s all you need.
