Today’s best tech deals: Apple’s M1 Mac Mini, Xbox controllers, and more

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Today’s best tech deals: Apple’s M1 Mac Mini, Xbox controllers, and more

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Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a modest but notable discount on the latest Apple Mac Mini, which is currently down to $649 at Amazon and B&H. That's not a massive discount at $50 off, but it's $10 off the lowest price we've seen and a nice price for a small desktop PC that's equipped with Apple's powerful M1 chip. You'll have to be OK with a modest 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and relatively limited port options—two Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-A ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and an Ethernet jack—but if you just want to supply your home office with a Mac for basic tasks, the Mac Mini is excellent for what it is, and this deal can help save a few bucks on Apple's most affordable option.

Elsewhere, our deals roundup has notable discounts on Microsoft's latest Xbox controllers for Xbox Series X|S consoles and the PC, a wireless Logitech gaming mouse we've previously recommended, hit video games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and more. You can check out the full rundown below.

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