Gaming monitor deal: Save $500 on the Samsung Odyssey G9

SAVE $500: As of Oct. 14, the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 38% off its list price of $1,299.99.

Just like a good TV can enhance your cinematic experience, a good monitor can level up your gaming setup. If your current monitor feels lifeless and dull, it's probably about time for an upgrade. And it happens to be a great time, as one of our favorites from Samsung is on sale for $500 off.

As of Oct. 14, the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 38% off its list price of $1,299.99 and about $60 shy of its best price ever.

While you may think 49 inches is overkill when it comes to a gaming monitor, the Odyssey G9 features a 1000R curve, which basically wraps the screen around your head. It immerses you in the action without forcing you to scoot back to see the whole picture. "While the curve of this monitor is the main attraction, it's not the only highlight," former Mashable shopping reporter Dylan Haas wrote in his review. Other perks include solid visuals with the 5,120 x 1,440 pixel display, a quick 240Hz refresh rate, HDR 1000 support for brightness and contrast, sturdy build quality, Eye Saver mode that reduces screen flickering, and the ability to use it as a two-in-one display.

Our only drawbacks with this massive monitor are the response time (1ms, which could be faster) and the sheer size. As Haas pointed out, "You need a lot of room to fit this monitor and then some if you don't want to risk shoulder-checking it by accident when you get up." If you don't have the real estate to house this bad boy, you may want to opt for something a bit smaller. But if you want to immerse yourself in your games and have the desk space to do so, it's a pretty epic option — especially since it's $500 cheaper than usual.