The Philips Hue Sync Box 8K is 30 percent off

GadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechSmart HomeCloseSmart HomePosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All Smart HomeThe Philips Hue Sync Box 8K is 30 percent offYou can also save on pre-owned games, or score a discount on a speedy Baseus power bank.You can also save on pre-owned games, or score a discount on a speedy Baseus power bank.by Cameron FaulknerCloseCameron FaulknerEditor, CommercePosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Cameron FaulknerApr 27, 2026, 4:03 PM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.If you’re as invested in Philips Hue lights as these folks are, the 8K-ready sync box makes sense. Image: The VergeCameron FaulknerCloseCameron FaulknerPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Cameron Faulkner is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025.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 with your lights to mirror the colors on your TV, and it’s steeply discounted right now to a slightly more accessible price. You can currently get the box for $269.49 via the Philips Hue store, which is $115 off the going price at most other retailers (including Best Buy). This is part of the company’s ongoing “Bright Days” sale, which includes deals on a host of other lighting products.Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K$269$38530% off$269$269 at Philips HueThe 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.RelatedThe Verge’s 2026 Mother’s Day gift guideSkylight’s 15-inch smart calendar is down to its lowest price to dateOne important note is that the Sync Box needs a Philips Hue Bridge to communicate with other Hue lights (including the gradient light strips that stick behind your TV). If you don’t have a Bridge, the standalone entry-level model typically costs about $65. However, I actually recommend opting for the discounted bundle on Philips Hue’s site, which nets you both products for $301.93, effectively halving the cost of the Bridge.Read more about the Philips Hue 8K sync box.Other deals to know aboutGameStop 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…

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