We know Black Friday isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s a thing now, so we’re all going to have to live with it. Still, no matter how you feel about the, uhhh, celebration (?), you can get some good deals. So it’s not all bad.

That seems even truer this year, as the holiday (?) has gotten so big that there are more deals than ever running before it’s actually Black Friday. Thank for you this, Satan. You really are great.

Anyway, to help you out, here are some good campaigns that are running now – you might find something you like. Plus, if you buy something through some of these links, we get a small cut of the revenue, which helps us keep the lights on.

What’s there not to love about that?

Yep, instead of the PlayStation Plus membership costing $60 for a full year, it’s now down to $40. So if you’re interested in playing your PS4 online and like free games, this is the deal for you.

Plus, the year long membership adds onto your account cumulatively. For example, if you buy two, you’ll have 24 months of access to the service. Bargain.

Price: ~$40

Amazon

We all need a sweet TV in our lives and this is one of the best pre-Black Friday deals we could find. This Samsung 49″ has all the smart features you expect from a modern TV, is 4K ready, and has 40 percent off the list price.

Price: ~$598

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Looking for a new computer? Well, maybe have a think about Microsoft’s Surface 2 laptop. The machines are portable, powerful, and have a touchscreen. Currently, the Surface 2 Laptop has 23 percent off its retail price . What a time to be alive.

Price: ~$1000

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JBL are out here making some brilliant portable bluetooth speakers and its Xtreme model is no exception. It has a huge battery, a big sound, and is waterproof. Even better, at the moment you can get it for half price .

Price: ~$150

JBL

We liked the look of the HP Spectre and the laptop has since become one of the jewel’s in HP’s crown. It has a 15″ touch-screen and can convert into a tablet, making it a versatile machine.

Normally the HP Spectre x360 starts $1,900, but you can now grab one for $1,550 . If you’re looking for a new computer, you could do a lot worse.

Price: ~$1,550

HP

Yep, that’s a lot of money off the refurbished (and catchily named) EOS M5 EF-M 15-45mm f and 3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Kit. If you’re looking to get into photography, this deal makes an expensive camera a lot more reasonable .

Price: ~$550

Canon

Samsung is running some great deals . This includes 40 percent off some of its TVs,  a $300 saving on some of its Galaxy Note range, and much more. Check it out here.

Dell also has a lot of money off its laptops, desktops, monitors, and more. Head over here for that .

While we’re on computer brands, Acer has a lot of solid discounts too . Its laptops are up to 30 percent off, perfect if you want a new machine. Find more information here .

If you’re looking for a Dyson product, you should head to eBay . You can save on new vacuum cleaners, fans, and hairdryers. Have a gander .

There you have it! Some badass pre-Black Friday deals to keep you happy before it all kicks off at the end of the week.

Stay tuned to Plugged to keep up-to-date with the best deals and great product news.

We like some products. We don’t like others. Either way, if you buy something through our affiliate links, we get a small cut of the revenue. This isn’t a sponsored post, but for the sake of transparency, you deserve to know what’s up.

Sony announces PlayStation VR will launch in October for $399

At long last, Sony announced a price and release date for for its virtual reality system during the Game Developers Conference: The PlayStation VR will launch in October for $399 (£349 in the UK, CAD $549).

That’s a fair bit cheaper than competing systems like the Oculus Rift , which costs $599, or the HTC Vive , which costs $799. Of course, that price doesn’t include the requisite PS4 or controllers, but neither do competitors include the necessary desktop equipment, which are usually more expensive.

The company also supplied some specs for the device, which so far it’s been fairly tight-lipped about. The headset uses two OLED panels at a resolution of 960 x 1080 per eye with a 100-degree field of view. The company is touting refresh rates of either 120 Hz or 90 Hz and latency under 18ms for its 360-degree tracking system.

As expected, you can interact with the headset using either the standard DualShock controller or Playstation Move controllers. Sony also touted the lightness of the headset – without providing an exact weight – and the ease of putting it on or removing it. Interestingly, the device requires a separate processing unit to offload some of the strain from the PS4.

Of course, Sony’s play in the VR field is all about gaming, so the company says we can expect 50 titles to be compatible with PlayStation VR before the end of the year, although it didn’t specify how many of these games would be new.

The October release lines up with the traditional holiday gaming rush – expect some kids to be asking for one this Christmas.

➤ PlayStation VR: Launching October for $399 [Sony PlayStation Blog]

Buying an iPhone 7? Check these noise-canceling Lightning earbuds out

If you’re anticipating the loss of an audio jack on the iPhone 7, you’re probably in the market for Lightning-equipped earbuds. If you can wait until early next year, this Indiegogo campaign might have the best ones around.

Thunder ( get it ? Thunder and Lightning?) promises to bring everything from noise cancelation to in-line controls with great sound. The controls also have an ‘aware mode’ that blocks out much of the noise around you, but lets you stay alert when you need to.

There are also three different sizes of earbuds for customization.

The Thunder is already funded, so it’s a matter of pre-ordering at this point. Unfortunately for early adopters, the earliest delivery is February 2017 — well ahead of the iPhone launch date.

But these are among the first we’ve heard of that offer noise cancellation and Lightning connectivity, so it may be worth the wait. If you’re interested, there is still a $149 ‘early bird’ special available, so jump on it.