These two MSI gaming laptops are on sale for under $800

Plus, keep the kids entertained with a Gravitrax marble-run kit for $38.Kids of all ages are probably climbing the walls right about now, and I'm sure most parents would love to give them something to do that doesn't involve screens. Here's something:

Right now everyone's focused on working from home, but let's not forget playing at home. Maybe you've got a library of Steam games you haven't touched in a while, or perhaps you want to enjoy the latest Epic freebies (which are going away tomorrow, March 26, FYI) to their fullest. Heck, maybe you're ready to jump into PC gaming for the first time, see if it really is better than console gaming. (My $.02: It absolutely is. Half-Life: Alyx, anyone?)

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Whatever the case, this might be the time to grab a gaming laptop, a system that has ample horsepower to run new and old games alike (including VR stuff) in all their high-resolution, full-effect glory. Newegg has two notable deals running right now, both on MSI machines. They're the same price (after rebate), but it boils down to what you prize more: a bigger screen or more storage.

Keep the kids entertained with this Gravitrax Starter Kit for $38 (save $22)

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Kids of all ages are probably climbing the walls right about now, and I'm sure most parents would love to give them something to do that doesn't involve screens. Here's something: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Target has the Gravitrax Starter Kit for $38. (That's your in-cart price after applying a 25% Target Circle savings, which is accessible on the product page.) The kit normally sells for $60.

Designed for ages 8 and up, the Gravitrax system is all about tracks, marbles, magnets and gravity. It looks like a ton of fun, and apparently it is: The 30 user reviews average out to 4.9 stars, and an amazing 100% of buyers would recommend it to others.

Shipping is free for this, by the way, but you may also be able to pick it up today in-store.