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Prime Day Peripheral Deals Offer Consumers a Cushion as RAMageddon Hits Core Hardware

While surging memory chip prices have driven up the cost of laptops, desktops, tablets, phones, and consoles — a phenomenon some are calling RAMageddon — computer peripherals are holding out as a relative value pocket, and Amazon's Prime Day is widening those discounts further. Keyboards, mice, monitors, and docks from brands including 8BitDo, Keychron, Logitech, Asus, and LG are all trading meaningfully below their listed prices, giving consumers an opening to upgrade what they plug into a machine without absorbing the shock battering core hardware.

By Grant HalloranMacro DeskJune 25, 20262 min readMU ·AMZN ·WMT ·AAPL
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Key takeaways

  • Computer peripherals — keyboards, mice, monitors, and docks — remain a relative value pocket during a period of surging memory chip prices dubbed RAMageddon that has raised costs on laptops, desktops, tablets, phones, and consoles.
  • Amazon's Prime Day is widening peripheral discounts across brands including 8BitDo, Keychron, Logitech, Asus, and LG.
  • Discounted keyboards range from the 8BitDo Retro 87 M Edition at $67.89 to the Asus ROG Falcata Hall effect keyboard at $214.99.
  • Several OLED monitors hit new lows, including LG's 32GX850A-B UltraGear OLED at $684.50 for Prime members, a $600 discount off its original retail price.
  • Docks and accessories are also discounted, such as Ugreen's Mac Mini M4 dock at $49.99 for Prime members, $40 off its regular price.

While surging memory chip prices have driven up the cost of laptops, desktops, tablets, phones, and consoles — a phenomenon some are calling RAMageddon — computer peripherals are holding out as a relative value pocket, and Amazon's Prime Day is widening those discounts further. Keyboards, mice, monitors, and docks from brands including 8BitDo, Keychron, Logitech, Asus, and LG are all trading meaningfully below their listed prices, giving consumers an opening to upgrade what they plug into a machine without absorbing the shock battering core hardware.

Keyboards: Mechanical Options From $67 to $215

8BitDo's Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard in the Xbox Edition — a tenkeyless board with hot-swappable Kailh Jellyfish X switches and Bluetooth — is down to $71.29 at Amazon from $119.99. The M Edition variant, carrying an IBM Model M aesthetic, has dropped to $67.89 from $100. For users wanting a full-featured board, the Keychron V5 Ultra — a 96-percent layout keyboard running ZMK-based firmware with an 8,000Hz polling rate over 2.4GHz wireless — is $107.99 at Amazon, $12 off its regular price. At the premium end, the Asus ROG Falcata, a Hall effect gaming keyboard with an ergonomic design, is $214.99 at Best Buy versus its $349.99 list price.

Mice: Ergonomic and Gaming Models Both Discounted

Logitech's MX Master 3S, a staff favorite for comfort and multidevice connectivity via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, or USB-C, is $89.99 at Best Buy, down from $119.99. The Logitech MX Vertical ergonomic mouse is $62.67 at Amazon with a coupon applied, against a $99.99 list price. On the gaming side, the Razer Viper V3 Pro 8K wireless mouse is $94.99, off from approximately $130. Keychron's M5 vertical gaming mouse is $39.99 at Amazon, down from $49.99.

Monitors: OLED Panels at New-Low Prices

The Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K monitor — positioned as an alternative to Apple's Studio Display with built-in KVM switch, HDR support, and up to 96W USB-C charging — is $634 at Amazon and $649 at B&H Photo, versus an $799 list price. Several OLED gaming monitors are also at fresh lows: the Asus Strix XG27ACDNG 26.5-inch QD-OLED at 360Hz is $534 at Amazon, down from $599.99. LG's 32GX850A-B 32-inch UltraGear OLED — a dual-mode 4K panel capable of dropping to 1080p for 330Hz output — is $684.50 at Amazon for Prime members, reflecting a $600 discount to its original retail price.

Docks, Hubs, and Accessories Round Out the Listings

Ugreen's dock and stand for the Mac Mini M4 and M4 Pro, which adds SD card slots, multiple USB-A and USB-C ports, and an internal M.2 SSD slot, is $49.99 at Amazon for Prime members — $40 off its regular price. A Lenovo 5-in-1 USB-C hub with 4K HDMI output and 100W USB-PD pass-through is $19.99, down from $29.99. The Elgato Stream Deck MK.2, with 15 programmable buttons and a swappable faceplate, is $113.95 at Amazon and $119.99 at Best Buy, against a $149.99 list price.

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Filed by the macro desk of MarketPR on June 25, 2026. Source: theverge.com. Indicative figures are not investment advice.

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Frequently asked

What is RAMageddon?

It is the term some are using for surging memory chip prices that have driven up the cost of core hardware like laptops, desktops, tablets, phones, and consoles.

Which keyboard deals are highlighted?

Highlighted keyboards include the 8BitDo Retro 87 Xbox Edition at $71.29, the M Edition at $67.89, the Keychron V5 Ultra at $107.99, and the Asus ROG Falcata at $214.99.

How much is the Logitech MX Master 3S during the sale?

The Logitech MX Master 3S is $89.99 at Best Buy, down from $119.99.

What is the price of the Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K monitor?

The Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K monitor is $634 at Amazon and $649 at B&H Photo, versus an $799 list price.

Which brands have peripheral deals during Prime Day?

Brands with discounted peripherals include 8BitDo, Keychron, Logitech, Asus, LG, Razer, Ugreen, Lenovo, and Elgato.