Articles by Rory Mellon, Deals Editor

Rory is a Deals Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on deals, gaming and streaming. When he’s not scouring retailers for PS5 restock or writing hot takes on the latest gaming hardware and streaming shows, he can be found attending music festivals and being thoroughly disappointed by his terrible football team.

Articles by: Rory Mellon

PS5 system update just added Discord and a bunch of features — here’s what’s new

By Rory Mellon published 8 March 23

A new PS5 system update rolls out today and it includes proper Discord integration and the ability to wirelessly update your DualSense controller — but that's not all.

Alienware Aurora R14 gaming desktop with a Tom's Guide deal tag

Wow! Dell just sliced $900 off this Nvidia RTX 3080 gaming PC

By Rory Mellon published 8 March 23

Dell has just slashed a massive $900 off this Alienware Aurora gaming PC with a Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU — make sure to use the coupon code to get the full discount.

YouTube is finally killing its most annoying feature

By Rory Mellon published 8 March 23

YouTube has confirmed that overlay ads are being retired in an effort to improve the user experience — kudos to Google.

New movies on Disney Plus in March 2023

By Rory Mellon published 8 March 23

Disney Plus is adding a pair of original movies in March 2023 — but it's still a pretty barren month for noteworthy new content.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K crashes to just $29 in limited time deal

By Rory Mellon published 7 March 23

Amazon is once again slashing the price of its own Fire TV stick streaming devices — and the Fire TV Stick 4K has crashed to just $29.

Fire TV got a killer feature just in time for the Oscars 2023

By Rory Mellon published 7 March 23

It's Oscar week and to celebrate Fire TV has launched a new dedicated hub for all things Academy Awards — here's what you need to know.

Nintendo Switch OLED joycons connected to base

Nintendo Switch 2 may lack backwards compatibility — this could be a major problem

By Rory Mellon published 7 March 23

A popular YouTuber has suggested that Nintendo Switch 2 could lack backwards compatibility features and that's definitely concerning.

An Xbox Series X in white, with a white controller on top, both set out on a wooden TV stand next to a television.

Xbox Series S toaster reportedly launching this year — yes, really

By Rory Mellon published 6 March 23

A French gaming website has claimed that Microsoft is preparing to launch an Xbox Series S toaster — this sounds like an out-of-season April Fool's joke.

Mario Odyssey screenshot with a Tom's Guide deal tag

Mario Day 2023 sees must-play Nintendo Switch games drop to lowest prices ever

By Rory Mellon last updated 9 March 23

Mario Day 2023 is a celebration of Nintendo's iconic mascot — and to mark the occasion several of the best Nintendo Switch games are on sale.

WD_Black SN850 SSD in a PS5 with a Deal tag

The best PS5 SSD just dropped to $124 at Amazon — and more than doubles your storage

By Rory Mellon published 6 March 23

Our pick of the best PS5 internal SSDs has just dropped to its lowest price of the year so far — don't miss the WD_Black SN850 for just $124.

Sony Bravia XR X90K TV with a Tom's Guide deal tag

Wow! This 65-inch Sony Bravia 4K TV is $300 off at Best Buy

By Rory Mellon published 6 March 23

The Sony Bravia XR X90K is an excellent all-round 4K TV — and the 65-inch model has just dropped to the lowest price ever at Best Buy.

The PlayStation VR 2 on our reviewer, Roland Moore-Colyer

5 PSVR 2 games you should play first

By Rory Mellon last updated 26 February 23

The PSVR 2 has arrived with more than 40 launch window games to choose from — but these are the 5 you need to play.

(L-R): Kathryn Newton as Cassandra "Cassie" Lang and Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a disaster, but it actually has me excited for Marvel Phase 5

By Rory Mellon published 25 February 23

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania sucks — but it could hint at brighter days to come for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Marcus Rashford of Man Utd and Kieran Tripper of Newcastle

Man Utd vs Newcastle live stream: How to watch Carabao Cup final game online

By Rory Mellon published 24 February 23

The Man Utd vs Newcastle live stream will these two historic clubs meet in the Carabao Cup final at the home of English football, Wembley Stadium. Here's how to watch it, wherever you are.

Samsung 980 Pro SSD with a Tom's Guide deal tag

Samsung PS5 SSD crashes to $109 — that’s the lowest price ever

By Rory Mellon published 24 February 23

The Samsung 980 Pro is one of our top picks for the best PS5 internal SSD — and the 1TB model has just crashed to an all-time low price at Amazon.

HP gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 3060 just crashed to $999 — that’s $550 off

By Rory Mellon published 23 February 23

Best Buy just sliced $550 off an HP Omen laptop powered by Nvidia RTX 3060 — but be quick this is a limited-time deal.

Dell XPS 13 sliced $100 off courtesy of hidden laptop deal

By Rory Mellon published 23 February 23

The Dell XPS 13 has dropped to $979 in this epic laptop deal — don't miss the chance to save on this highly-rated machine.

The cast of the BBC and Netflix's Red Rose, huddled around Amelia Clarkson as Wren Davies who is looking into a phone.

Red Rose is the best Netflix show you're not watching — and it's 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

By Rory Mellon published 23 February 23

New Netflix show Red Rose is one of the streamer's best series in months — here's why it deserves more attention.

Where to buy PSVR 2 — price, bundles and retailers with stock

By Rory Mellon last updated 23 February 23

PSVR 2 is now available to buy — here are all the details you need in order to secure your PS5 virtual reality headset.

Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Carlacia Grant in Outer Banks season 3

These are the 5 most popular Netflix shows right now — should you stream or skip?

By Rory Mellon last updated 24 February 23

The current Netflix top 5 features the return of a streaming smash hit, a new reality TV series and more — but not all of these shows are worth your time.

This massive 75-inch LG 4K TV just crashed to $579 at Best Buy

By Rory Mellon published 22 February 23

If you're looking to buy a big-screen TV for a little money as possible Best Buy has a deal for you — this 75-inch LG 4K TV just dropped to $579.

A photo of the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop on a desk

Wow! Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti gaming laptop sliced $600 off at Amazon

By Rory Mellon published 21 February 23

This Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop with a desirable Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU has just been dropped $600 courtesy of Amazon.

An Xbox Series X and a Controller on a TV stand

Xbox Series X is getting another price hike — but the US has been spared for now

By Rory Mellon published 21 February 23

The Xbox Series X is getting another regional price increase — but in the U.S. it's sticking to its current $499 price tag.

Amazon is offering seriously great deals on the best PS5 games — including $20 off The Last of Us Part 1

By Rory Mellon published 21 February 23

Amazon is slashing serious money off some of the best PS5 games you can buy — including Returnal, Spider-Man and The Last of Us.

Best Presidents’ Day sales LIVE: Smart TVs from $79, MacBook Pro $200 off and more

By Rory Mellon published 20 February 23

Presidents' Day sales have arrived with big money off everything from 4K TVs to kitchen appliances — and we're covering the biggest deals of the day in this live blog.

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