1. Introduction: The Retailers' Psychological War
Today, Monday, December 1, 2025, is Cyber Monday. Unlike Black Friday, which focused on physical stores, Cyber Monday is the kingdom of online shopping and specifically "Tech." But this year has a major twist: we are on the edge of a hardware generation shift. Nvidia is dropping new cards in January, and Sony has big plans.
Retailers like Amazon and Newegg are using red tags to sell you old inventory. At Tekin Plus, we are here to tell you: "Not all that glitters is gold." Let's analyze what's truly worth swiping your card for.
2. GPU Market: Nvidia & AMD Warehouse Clearance
2.1. RTX 40 Series Price Drop
The biggest trend this year is the price drop on Nvidia's 40-series. Cards like the RTX 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4080 are seeing 15-20% discounts. Why? Because Nvidia wants to clear warehouses for the 50-series (Blackwell) monsters.
Tekin Plus Analysis: If you have a limited budget and want to game now, an RTX 4070 under $500 is an absolute win. But if you're aiming for future-proofing (like GTA VI at max settings) and have a budget over $1000, hold your fire. The 50-series will bring AI leaps that the 40-series lacks.
2.2. AMD Radeon Status
Team Red (AMD) is always more aggressive with discounts. RX 7000 series cards are at their historical lows. For those who don't care about Ray Tracing and just want "Raw Performance," cards like the RX 7800 XT offer double the console performance for the price of a console.
3. Consoles & Accessories: Battle of the Bundles
3.1. PlayStation 5 Pro
The PS5 Pro just launched, so don't expect direct price cuts. However, Sony is targeting "Bundles" this Cyber Monday. Getting the console with a free disc drive or a game like Spider-Man 2 increases the value proposition significantly.
3.2. Pro Controllers
If you've always wanted a pro controller like the DualSense Edge or Xbox Elite Series 3, today is the day. Reports show these expensive peripherals ($200) are discounted up to 30%. Having back paddles in competitive shooters like Call of Duty is practically legal cheating.
4. The Monitor Revolution: OLED Price Crash
4.1. Tech War: QD-OLED vs. WOLED
2025 was the year OLED monitors finally became "affordable" (relatively!). Samsung with QD-OLED and LG with WOLED are in a bloody competition. 27-inch 240Hz monitors that were $1000 last year can now be found in the $600-$700 range.
Tech Tip: If you have a bright room, Samsung panels (QD-OLED) offer more vibrant colors but blacks might look greyish under direct light. For dark rooms, LG panels (WOLED) offer infinite contrast and true blacks.
5. Storage: Best Time to Buy SSDs
5.1. Gen 5 SSDs
NAND prices fluctuate, but today we are at a price floor. Gen 4 SSDs (like Samsung 990 Pro), essential for PS5 expansion, are selling at incredible prices (around $100 for 2TB). Gen 5 SSDs reaching 10,000 MB/s are also discounted, but we only recommend them for users with high-end Z890 motherboards.
6. Digital Market: Steam & Subscriptions
6.1. AAA Games at 70% Off
Cyber Monday isn't just hardware. Steam and PS Store have applied their heaviest discounts. Games to hunt: Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Elden Ring + DLC, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
6.2. Subscription Stacking
Sites like CDKeys often slash prices on Game Pass Ultimate and PS Plus codes. Buying 12-month codes today can save you up to 40% on next year's gaming expenses.
7. Security Guide: Spotting Fake Deals
Many stores inflate prices a week before just to drop them back to MSRP today! Use tools like CamelCamelCamel (for Amazon) to check price history and ensure it's a "Real Deal."
8. Tekin Plus Verdict: The Final Shopping List
Cyber Monday 2025 is an opportunity for "Smart Buying," not "Impulse Buying."
- Buy: OLED Monitors, Console SSDs, Pro Controllers, Older Digital Games.
- Don't Buy (or be careful): High-End 40-series GPUs (50-series is close), Android phones about to be replaced next month.