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Google's latest birthday sale brings discounts on Pixel phones, watches, and other goodies Plus, you can score deals on Microsoft's jet black Xbox Series S and Anker's top-notch MagSafe charger. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. With the iPhone 15 dominating headlines, you'd be forgiven if you thought nothing else happened in tech this week. However, while Apple's recent Wonderlust event was certainly the highlight, there was plenty else going on. Nintendo announced F-Zero 99, a new Princess Peach game, and a slew of forthcoming remakes for the Nintendo Switch during its Direct event, while Sony used its latest PlayStation State of Play to reveal that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch in February.   A number of companies dropped some good deals this week, too. Google celebrated its 25th birthday with discounts on Pixel phones and watches, while Valve commemorated Steam's 20th anniversary with a Steam Deck sale. We also saw deals on consoles, chargers, and plenty of other tech this week, all of which we've rounded up below. Google's Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 6A, and Pixel Watch are up to $250 off right now All eyes may be on the new iPhone 15, but Android fans shouldn't feel too left out as some of the best Android phones are also now on sale. Right now, Google is running a Pixel-centric sale in celebration of its 25th birthday, which includes discounts on a number of Pixel phones.   The unlocked Pixel 7 Pro, for example, is down to $649 ($250 off) with 128GB of storage at the Google Store, Amazon, and Best Buy. Along with a 6.7-inch screen, the phone sports a speedy 120Hz refresh rate, all-day battery life, and an impressive triple array camera system. Alternatively, you can grab the 6.1-inch Pixel 6A for $249 ($100 off) from Google with a free phone-size tote bag and a $100 Pixel Buds discount. The last-gen phone sports an excellent camera and good battery life for the price, even if it can't quite compete with the faster, more capable Pixel 7 Pro. Read our Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6A reviews. Google Pixel 7 Pro (unlocked, 128GB) $649 $899 28% off Prices taken at time of publishing. The Pixel 7 Pro includes a reliably good camera system, great daily performance, and a few clever extras thanks to Google's custom chipset. Best of all, it costs a little less than the average top-tier flagship. $649 AT AMAZON $649 AT BEST BUY $649 AT GOOGLE Google's sale isn't just limited to phones, however. If you're shopping for an Android wearable, Google's Pixel Watch is currently on sale in the Wi-Fi configuration for $299.99 ($50 off) or with LTE for $339.99 ($60 off). Google is even including two years of free data with the cellular model, so long as you have an active wireless plan.   Obviously, we'd be remiss if we didn't point out that Google is hosting a Pixel 8 event in October, where it's also set to unveil a second-gen Pixel Watch with a new sensor array, dustproofing, and a few other upgrades. That said, Google's first-gen wearable still offers a slick domed display, Fitbit integration for health tracking, and — perhaps most notably — no caveats for non-Pixel Android users. Read our review. Google Pixel Watch (with free tote bag) $299.99 $349.99 15% off Prices taken at time of publishing. Google's first in-house smartwatch has a beautiful domed display and native Fitbit integration for health tracking. The 41mm wearable comes with six months of Fitbit Premium and three months of YouTube Music. $300 AT GOOGLE (WI-FI) $340 AT GOOGLE (LTE) Dell is offering a $100 gift card with the new, 1TB Xbox Series S As we highlighted in our deal roundup this morning, Valve is currently taking up to 20 percent off various Steam Decks. That said, if you prefer a traditional console instead of a handheld, Dell is throwing in a $100 digital gift card when you purchase Microsoft's 1TB Xbox Series S for $349.99. Dell's e-gift card is good for all sorts of things, too, including games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and accessories like Microsoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2.   As for the console itself, the new Series S offers more storage than the standard white model, which is capped at 364GB of usable storage. Otherwise, it's the same console with the same ports, design, and processing power. It lacks a disc drive like the 4K-ready Series X, but can still play all the same digital games –– though at a more modest 2560 x 1440 resolution (with HDR) resolution. Read our review. Xbox Series S (with $100 Dell gift card) $349.99  Prices taken at time of publishing. The Xbox Series S is much smaller than the 4K-capable Xbox Series X, but it can still tackle the same digital games — albeit at 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution. $350 AT DELL Anker's terrific MagSafe charger is on sale for nearly half off right now The iPhone 15 may have switched from Lightning to USB-C, but it'll still work with our favorite MagSafe-compatible battery pack: Anker's 622 Magnetic Battery. And right now, you can currently buy the 5,000mAh power bank from Amazon and Anker for $39.99 ($30 off), the latter with promo code WSCP8CTHC9.   Anker's MagGo charger can wirelessly power a compatible iPhone at 7.5W, which isn't as fast as true 15W MagSafe but offers much more juice at a lower price point than Apple's official MagSafe Battery Pack. The MagGo's built-in kickstand is strong enough to hold even a Max-sized iPhone as well, and it recharges via USB-C. That USB-C port also offers passthrough wireless charging, which allows the battery pack to double as a wireless charging pad even while propped up.  Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) $39.99 $69.99 43% off Prices taken at time of publishing. A portable power bank with magnetic wireless Qi charging, a convenient folding kickstand, and a USB-C port for wired charging. The original model has its USB-C port on the bottom, while a revised version has it on the side to allow passthrough wireless charging while the phone is propped up on the stand. $40 AT AMAZON $40 AT ANKER (WITH OFFER CODE WSCP8CTHC9) A few additional deals to wrap up the week The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is on sale at Amazon for $799.99 ($120 off) with 256GB of storage and a free $100 Amazon digital gift card. The 11-inch tablet features an excellent 120Hz OLED display, 12GB of RAM, and IP68 water resistance. It also includes an S Pen stylus, allowing you to do draw and take notes. Read our review. Now through September 17th, you can grab the wallet-sized Eufy Security SmartTrack Card for $16.99 ($13 off) from Amazon, Newegg, and Eufy (with offer code WS7DESOF8F). The slim Bluetooth tracker may not be compatible with Android, but it is compatible with Apple's robust Find My network, allowing you to find your wallet and other belongings when you misplace them. Lego's Super Mario Question Mark Block is on sale for $159.99 ($40 off) at Amazon. The unique homage contains four expandable mini-dioramas that highlight different levels from Super Mario 64, including Peach's Castle, the Bob-omb Battlefield, Cool Mountain, and Lethal Lava Trouble. The set is also compatible with Lego's electronic Mario figures, which unlock music that plays when you place the little brick-ified plumber in the various levels. Skullcandy's Dime 2 are on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target for $21.99 ($8 off), nearly matching their all-time low. The wireless earbuds ditch high-end features like active noise cancellation, yet they still manage to deliver IPX4 water resistance, built-in Tile integration, and enjoyable sound for the price.   Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. For more information, see our ethics policy. 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