Microsoft debuts new misty Vapor Xbox Design Lab controllers and swirly Dream model

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Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection

Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to officially unveil the first new Xbox controllers of the year. This time around we are getting an entirely new batch of gamepads by way of the Vapor Xbox Wireless Controller Collection. The collection includes a new design available inside of the Xbox Design Lab – the online custom Xbox controller editor – and the new Xbox Wireless Controller – Dream Vapor Special Edition (this one is now available for pre-order). Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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First PlayStation State of Play showcase of 2024 streams this week: 40 mins. of upcoming games

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The first PlayStation State of Play of 2024 is scheduled for this week. After getting a lengthy gaming showcase from the folks over at Xbox with the first look at the new Indiana Jones game, it’s now PlayStation’s turn. Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog today to announce the next State of Play showcase, and we are just about 48 hours away from showtime. Kicking off this Wednesday, Sony is now ready to get its gamers stoked for what’s to come with a look at over a dozen PS5 and PS VR2 titles. Head below for all of the details. 

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HORI’s Pokémon Pikachu & Friends Vault Case protects your Switch and 10 games down at $20

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Reg. $25 $20

Amazon is now offering the HORI Pokémon: Pikachu & Friends Nintendo Switch Vault Case for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly $25, this is a straight up 20% price drop and the lowest price we can find. While we did see it drop to an $18 low last summer, today’s deal is on par with the holiday offer last year and matching the best since. Featuring a bright, glossy, and officially-licensed design with all of the most popular pocket monsters on the outside, you’ll find a turquoise green treatment and Poké Ball aesthetics on the inside. Designed to carry your Switch safely on-the-go, it protects your console with a hard shell frame alongside enough space to house up to 10 game cards and some smaller accessories. More details below. 

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Industry analyst says next-gen Nintendo Switch console with 8-inch LCD coming this year

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Well, we aren’t even a month into 2024 and we already have our second report on what could be the next-generation Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Pro, or whatever it might be called. After a CES 2024 press release mentioned the upcoming console by name, a fresh report from Bloomberg suggests Nintendo next Switch console is indeed coming this year with a new display. Head below for the details. 

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Backbone just unveiled its new must-see golden translucent Death Stranding edition iPhone controller

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Following the announcement of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding landing on iPhone and Mac later this month, Backbone has now officially unveiled its new Backbone One Death Stranding Limited Edition Controller. The brand debuted the second-generation version of its popular USB-C iPhone 15/Android controller back in November (shortly before we went hands-on), but it has now teamed up with Kojima Productions to reveal its sweet new golden translucent special edition model. Check it out below. 

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Nintendo officially unveils new all-pink Joy-Con to celebrate upcoming Princess Peach Showtime! release

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Update: The new Pastel Pink Joy-Con are now up for pre-order at Amazon, GameStop and Best Buy.

A new set of official pink Joy-Con are on the way. Nintendo has just taken to its official X (Twitter) account to reveal the next special edition Joy-Con release. Set to launch alongside the release of the Princess Peach game, a brand new set of pastel pink Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers will be available at select retailers in about two month’s time. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

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Pre-order a physical copy of Mario vs. Donkey Kong down at $45 ahead of next month’s release

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Pre-order $45

The first major Nintendo Switch release of the year is quickly approaching as Mario vs. Donkey Kong is set to hit store shelves in just a few week’s time. The launch will mark the return of the classic series in glorious fashion with loads of new stages and worlds, gameplay mechanics, and more, with a complete ground-up re-imagining of the original title from back in 2004. And we are now tracking the first straight-up cash discount on pre-orders. Head below for more details. 

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Today’s best iOS app deals: LEGO Bricktales, Rogue Hearts, Castle of White Night, more

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Friday has arrived and so has a fresh batch of discounted iOS game and app deals. Today’s app deals join the Best Buy 3-day sale as well as offers on Apple’s official iPhone 15 MagSafe silicone cases and more right here. As far as the apps go, highlights on sale today include titles like LEGO Bricktales, Rogue Hearts, Castle of White Night, Orderly – Simple to-do lists, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best iOS game and app deals. 

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Today’s Xbox Developer Direct showcase ! Indiana Jones, Senua’s Saga, more

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Microsoft is just minutes away from hosting its first Developer Direct showcase of the year. Officially announced last week via Xbox Wire, the first 2024 Developer Direct broadcast of the year is set to feature an “inside look at some of the highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass, presented by the game creators themselves.” Follow along with us down below. 

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Turtle Beach officially unveils new force feedback racing wheel controller with onboard display, pre-orders now live

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Update: The new Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel & Pedal System is now available for purchase at Best Buy and elsewhere. 

After being teased earlier this week, Turtle Beach has officially unveiled its new VelocityOne Race Wheel and Pedal System. Just after we had a chance to go hands-on with the brand’s new premium and more traditional Stealth Ultra Xbox gamepad, pre-orders are going live today on the new Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S racing controller system. Hit the jump for a rundown of the specs and feature set of the new VelocityOne kit. 

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Nintendo now set to bring classic Game Boy Advance Golden Sun RPGs to Switch Online

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While we await the launch of Mario vs. Donkey Kong next month, Nintendo has now announced the next additions to its growing Switch Online game library. The first update of 2024 for Switch Online will see a pair of new titles land in the Game Boy Advance library – Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age. Head below for more details. 

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Nintendo drops new trailer for Mario vs. Donkey Kong remake ahead of February release

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Switch gamers had some fantastic first-party releases to keep busy in 2023 with both The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the fantastic Super Mario Wonder landing on store shelves, not to mention the Super Mario RPG remake. But the first major Nintendo release of 2024 is now on the horizon with Mario vs. Donkey Kong set to land on Switch consoles everywhere next month. And Nintendo has now released a new trailer to get gamers stoked for the upcoming spin-off crossover title. 

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Did a CES 2024 press release just accidentally reveal a September release date for Nintendo Switch 2?!

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Well, as the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors continue into 2024 (let’s be honest, they aren’t going to stop until Nintendo unveils next-gen hardware), one company might have (and I stress, might have here) outed the existence of an upcoming new Nintendo console and its release window. Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, or whatever the next machine will be called, stretch back for years, but a CES 2024 Altec Lansing press release just mentioned it by name. Head below for more details. 

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New DualSense PlayStation 5 V2 controller with updated battery might have just surfaced online

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A new DualSense PlayStation 5 controller could be on the way. While rumors of a new PS5 Pro console continue, some of which suggesting we could see a launch or reveal sometime this year, retail listings have recently been spotted from a pair of outlets suggesting we could be seeing a new PlayStation 5 controller with upgraded specs and an included charging station coming down the pipeline in an official capacity from Sony. Head below for the details. 

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Official upcoming Xbox showcase set to reveal first Indiana Jones gameplay and much more

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We are about to get our first good look at the new Indiana Jones game and more as Microsoft has now announced an upcoming Developer_Direct Xbox event. With a new year comes new games and Xbox will be the first out of the gate with its debut showcase of 2024 to give gamers a look ahead at what’s to come. Now scheduled to go live next week, Microsoft has taken to the official Xbox Wire to give gamers some details at what to expect from the first major Xbox showcase event of the year. Head below for the details. 

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Hyperkin’s new Switch-style SEGA handheld console plays Genesis and Mega Drive games anywhere

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Note: The images on display here appear to be prototypes and do not officially represent the final product.

Alongside all of this week’s CES 2024 product announcements, Hyperkin is now ready to debut its new SEGA handheld console. Pulling inspiration from the classic Genesis Nomad of yesteryear, the new Hyperkin Mega 95 combines some of the design sensibilities of the Nintendo Switch to provide an all-in-one SEGA gaming system that works both at home on the big screen and in portable mode. Hit the jump for a closer look and more details. 

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PDP’s see-through LED Switch controllers with floating Sonic figurines hit new lows at $30 (25% off)

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25% off $30

We are now tracking the first deals on those see-through PDP Sonic Switch controllers that launched last summer. Amazon is offering the Tails Seaside Hill Zone and Sonic Green Hill Zone models down at $29.99 shipped. Regularly $40, this is a solid 25% price drop and the lowest we can find. Both of today’s discounts mark all-time lows and the first notable deals we have tracked on Amazon. Alongside the officially licensed treatment and a complete Pro Controller-style button layout, the real standout feature here is the see-through grip with a floating 3D figurine inside. From there you’ll find artwork pulled from the new Sonic Superstars game (currently on sale for $30), a 3.5mm headphone jack, built-in volume controls, and LED lighting effects “you can change using the ABXY buttons.” Get a closer look in our launch coverage and down below. 

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Hackers leak upcoming Insomniac Marvel games: Wolverine, Spider-Man 3, Venom, X-Men, more

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Just after leaked rumors on a potential upcoming PS5 Pro were divulged, it appears as though malicious hackers have gleamed details on upcoming projects coming from Spider-Man 2 developer Insomniac. After releasing arguably the most exciting PS5 title of the year with the latest web-slinging adventure, not to mention Marvel’s Wolverine officially on the horizon, it looks as though more details about the dev’s partnership with Sony and other Marvel IP have now surfaced. Head below for the details. 

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Major Spider-Man 2 update coming early 2024: New Game+, mission replay, day/night, more

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Update: While we are still awaiting a complete list of new features and additions, Insomniac has now officially confirmed a March 7, 2024 launch for its title update to Spider-Man 2:

Our title update for Marvel’s #SpiderMan2PS5 arrives next month and adds highly requested features like New Game+, new suits, and more!

Watch our social media for a complete list of features closer to release. 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was clearly one of the biggest and most exciting PlayStation 5 releases this year, and after becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game of all-time, the next update for the game is a highly-anticipated one to say the least. Developer Insomniac Games recently took to its official X (Twitter) account to give players an update on what was next for the game, including new gameplay and quality of life enhancements, but it looks like the studio has now pushed everything back until 2024. Head below for more details.

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Personalized Nintendo yearly recap now live! Hours played, your favorite games, and more

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It has been an exciting year for Nintendo fans with the release of some major titles, like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and now it’s time to take it all in with the official yearly recap. For the last few years Nintendo has provided its gamers with a fun and nostalgic way to look back on their greatest achievements in the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond, vote on their favorite games, and more by way of its official yearly review and personalized wrap-up. Head below for more details. 

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Rumors suggest the PS5 Pro console specs have leaked ahead of purported 2024 launch

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Sony debuted the PS5 Slim console back in October, but we might be getting that PS5 Pro after all. While all of this is to be taken with more than just a grain of salt, rumor has it some of the specs of the new pro-grade machine might have already leaked with others saying Sony is expecting a leak sometime this month. The PS5 Slim was more of cross-grade over what was the standard PS5, introducing a new attachable disc drive, a slimmer form-factor, and a marginally different design, but some of the potentially leaked details are pointing towards what could be a full-on PS5 Pro upgrade. More details below. 

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Let’s all have a moment of silence for E3: Annual gaming show now officially shut down forever

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After a more than tumultuous ride over the last number of years, the E3 gaming conference has been officially shuttered. The folks behind the annual gaming extravaganza have been struggling to reinstate the show for several years now, but after major partners started to side step the summertime showcase, COVID taking hold of physical events everywhere, and a number of other factors, sadly, the governing body behind the event have finally decided to call it quits. 

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Xbox Series X console bundle from $349, Series S bundle $239, and more

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From $239

Update: Amazon is now offering the Xbox Series S bundle with 3-months Game Pass Ultimate back down at $239 on Amazon (Reg. $300+ value).

Update: (This is available for select regions only) Walmart is now offering the Xbox Series X console down at $349 shipped (Reg. $500). You also might find the Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle at a wild $350 shipped price tag (Reg. $560). These are the best straight-up cash discounts we have tracked over the holiday season.

Most of the best Black Friday Xbox console deals are set to go live today. The official Xbox Series X Black Friday deals, alongside the Series S, are scheduled to go live today. While Microsoft’s digital Xbox game sale certainly launched a bit early, all signs point to the best Black Friday Xbox console deals we have tracked going live shortly (if they aren’t already). According to the official Black Friday preview, we will be seeing straight up $50 price drops on Series X and Series S consoles alongside some bundle offers from various storefronts across the web, but some retailers are going to be sweetening the deal with bonus gift cards starting today as well. Head below for more details on best Black Friday Xbox console deals. 

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Annual Game Awards set to go live tonight: World premieres, PS5/Xbox deals, and more

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Now live! 75% off

The annual Game Awards will be live tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET in celebration of the biggest and most exciting releases of the year. And much like year’s past, we are now starting to see some wide-ranging PlayStation and Xbox digital sales go live ahead of time. While we hit on some of these deals in this morning’s roundup alongside the day’s best physical console game deals, both the Xbox and PlayStation digital stores are now offering hundreds of price drops on PS4/5 and Series X|S titles. Head below for more the deals and to follow along with the 2023 Game Awards when they go live later tonight. 

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You can still gift Nintendo’s best holiday offers: OLED Switch bundles, game deals, Joy-Con, more

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Wahoo! Gifts

Christmas is right around the corner now and there’s nothing quite like finding something from the Mushroom Kingdom under the tree. Whether it’s a new console, accessories, Switch games, or otherwise, it’s hard to go wrong with any of the first party gear when it comes to gifts for Nintendo fans (or yourself for that matter). This year Nintendo launched a series of new console bundles, just about all of which are now readily available for purchase, including its headliner OLED package with a notable discount, so let’s go over some of the best gifts and new Nintendo Switch bundles up for grabs this holiday season. 

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Razer launches new ANC wireless earbuds with ENC mics for Meta Quest 2 and 3

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Now joining the already available Hammerhead Pro set that launched earlier this year, today Razer is unveiling its new Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed Wireless Gaming Earbuds for VR. These new Meta Quest buds are described as the “ultimate audio companion for the virtual realm” and are “meticulously crafted to serve as a beacon of For Gamers. By Gamers innovation for VR enthusiasts.” Now available for purchase at Amazon and elsewhere, you can get a closer look and more details on the new Razer Meta Quest wireless earbuds below. 

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The first official GTA 6 trailer is now live ahead of schedule!!!!

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GTA 6 Now Live!

Update 05/16/24: Grand Theft Auto VI is set for release in the fall of 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to latest Take-Two earnings report.

Grand Theft Auto VI is coming in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. No other platforms have been mentioned at this time.

Update 3: The debut GTA 6 trailer is now breaking viewer records on YouTube. With over 78 million views now, it is reportedly the most-viewed non-music video on YouTube in 24 hours.

Update 2: We have now added the official artwork up top and some details from the press release below.

Update: After leakers got their hands on the official GTA 6 trailer this evening, Rockstar decided to jump the gun and launch the trailer early on its official channel ahead of schedule!! You can see it down below.

The first official GTA 6 trailer will go live today! This is it folks, it will only be a matter of hours now before Rockstar unveils the first official look at Grand Theft Auto 6. After years of speculation, rumors, and anticipation, Rockstar is set to give folks the very first and very much long-awaited look at what will be the next entry in its crime action open-world epic. After priming gamers for a reveal in early November with an open letter on its official site, Rockstar officially announced that “Trailer 1” for GTA 6 would debut on December 5, 2023, and that day has finally arrived. Head below for more details and to check out the trailer for yourself later today. 

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Rockstar says the first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer will officially debut next week on Dec. 5

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As promised, Rockstar will be officially unveiling the very first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 this month and we now know exactly when that will be. The developer officially announced it was working on the follow up to the record-breaking GTA 5 way back in February of 2022, but gamers will be gamers and we have really been waiting for this for a whole lot longer than that. And the wait is almost over. Last month Rockstar promised it would be showing off the first official footage of its highly-anticipated new open-world crime epic in an open letter to fans, and we now know it will be coming on Tuesday, December 5. Head below for more details. 

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Today’s best iOS game and app deals: DYSMANTLE, Rogue Hearts, Omega 13, more

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Today’s roundup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready to browse through down below. The App Store offers are joined by price drops on the official Milanese Loop bands as well as ongoing holiday pricing on Apple Watch Series 9, but for now it’s all about the apps. Highlights include titles like Rogue Hearts, DYSMANTLE, Chicken Police, Omega 13, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at all of today’s best iOS game and app deals.

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December PlayStation Plus FREE games: LEGO 2K Drive, Sable, and Powerwash Simulator

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Reg. $25+ FREE

While the PS5 Slim digital is now in-stock at Amazon and we are still seeing the Black Friday pricing live on the  PlayStation 5 Slim Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 console bundle, it is now time for the FREE December PlayStation Plus titles. You still have until next week to claim the November titles, but the next batch of freebies is quickly approaching with titles like Sable, the, as far as I’m concerned, hilarious Powerwash Simulator, and LEGO 2K Drive – here’s our hands-on review of that one. Head below for more details. 

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Best Cyber Monday Mac and iOS app deals

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Reg. $1+ FREE+

Cyber Monday has arrived and much of the best Black Friday Mac and iOS deals have come along with it. We have now updated our massive list of price drops across the App Stores down below with all of the latest and most notable deals. Just be sure to also check out the price drops we are tracking on Apple’s 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro, the M2 Mac mini, Apple’s 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pros, and the best price yet on Apple Pencil 2. Highlights on the app side of things include titles like Pixelmator Pro, Affinity Designer 2, Parallels Desktop 19, MEGA MAN X, Kingdom Rush titles, BATTLESHIP, Star Wars: KOTOR II, Things 3, and much more. Head below for all of today’s best Cyber Monday Mac and iOS app deals. 

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Black Friday iOS and Mac app deals: Kingdom Rush, BATTLESHIP, ProShot, and much more

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Reg. $1+ FREE+

Black Friday proper has arrived and so have even more notable price drops on Mac and iOS apps. Just be sure to also head over to our master Black Friday 2023 hub for all of the most notable offers, including the likes of Apple’s 11-inch M2 iPad Pro, the 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, this $100 Apple gift card offer, and much more. As for the fresh batch of apps we are adding to the Black Friday list, we have highlights like Kingdom Rush Vengeance, Dig Deep, Afterplace, BATTLESHIP, ProShot, Jump Desktop, and much more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s new Mac and iOS app deals. 

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Official Nintendo Switch Black Friday game deals go live today at up to 50% off!

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Live soon! 50% off

Joining today’s Nintendo Switch console deals, the official Nintendo Switch Black Friday game deals are set to debut shortly as well (if they aren’t already live now). Nintendo detailed a series of big-time Switch releases in this year’s sneak peek Black Friday announcement, including everything from Kirby and Donkey Kong to Zelda, Mario, and more, with deals scheduled to go live today at various retailers. You can expect much of the discounts to be available in both digital and physical form and we will breakdown all of the Nintendo Switch Black Friday game deals going live today down below. 

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Official Nintendo Switch Black Friday console deals go live today! OLED bundle and more

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Now live

After seeing the Xbox and PlayStation 5 console deals go live, it is now time for the Nintendo Switch Black Friday console deals. As per Nintendo’s official Black Friday sneak peek details, this year’s headliner deal will be the Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle and it’s scheduled to go live starting today at various retailers. This deal joins all of the official Nintendo Switch Black Friday game deals that are also going to be up today, alongside the already available Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle and the Nintendo Switch – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle. Head below for more details on the 2023 Nintendo Switch Black Friday console deals.  

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BundleHunt’s annual macOS bundle sale now live with over 40 apps starting at $1

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42 apps From $1

BundleHunt today is launching its annual Black Friday macOS bundle sale. As we typically see every year, you’ll be able to save on over 40 different apps for your Mac, all of which start at just $1. The whole catalog arrives with support for macOS Sonoma and comes with lifetime access. That makes this a perfect time to score some top-rated picks to elevate your workflow or score some new software for your new M3 MacBook and more. Head below for a few details on our top picks or dive into the entire sale here.

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The new must-see Bluey Xbox Series X console has arrived, but you’ll be lucky to score one

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The new Bluey Xbox console is a must-see. While it’s not a Black Friday deal, it is one of the sweetest and most adorable Xbox console designs we have seen yet. Just after getting a closer look at the first edible chocolate Xbox controller and Willy Wonka console, Xbox is back at it again with another special edition console. And this time it’s all about Bluey! But you’re going to have to head below for the details to stand a chance at actually scoring the new console for yourself. 

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PlayStation Black Friday digital game sale now live! Over 1,100 titles up to 70% off

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Now live! 70% off

As promised, and following today’s PlayStation Plus membership offers, the official PlayStation Black Friday digital game sale is now live. Featuring over 1,100 games and DLC add-ons, you’re looking at up to 70% off a gigantic collection of content for PS4 and PS5, all of which you can score on sale without waiting for shipping or getting up off the couch. These deals join ongoing offers on the Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 slim  and Call of Duty Modern Warfare III PS5 slim bundles, not mention the official Black Friday DualSense controller deals from $49 shipped and this rare $100 price drop on the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. Head below the fold for more details on official PlayStation Black Friday digital game sale. 

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Happy Super Mario RPG release day! Deals, the latest footage, and more

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Out now! from $49

Happy Super Mario RPG release day folks! While the Nintendo Black Friday deals are likely top priority for many gamers, we would like to take a minute to celebrate the re-release of Nintendo’s beloved RPG starring the iconic mustache’d hero and friends. The game has received rock solid praise from critics and it will soon be out in the wild for everyone (if it isn’t already) to enjoy! While the game might be one of the only Nintendo Switch titles that won’t see a deal for Black Friday (other than maybe the new Super Mario Wonder), there is still a way to grab it for less if you haven’t yet. 

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Xbox officially unveils upcoming Black Friday deals: Over 1,000 games up to 65% off, $50 off Xbox Series X|S, more

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Just after detailing the Microsoft Store offers, the official Xbox Black Friday deals have now been unveiled. After getting the details on the Nintendo and PlayStation offers, it’s time for the Xbox Black Friday deals. Microsoft has now taken to the official Xbox Wire to detail this year’s official offers and you’ll find all of the details waiting down below. 

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Microsoft details upcoming Black Friday deals: Up to $800 Surface Pro 9, $50 off Xbox Series X|S, more

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The Microsoft Store Black Friday deals have now been unveiled, many of which will start tomorrow. In year’s past the Microsoft Store offers have dished up some of the better deals on the latest Microsoft Surface laptops as well as a host of worthwhile deals on the Xbox console side of things (although we are still waiting on the official Xbox game offers to some degree), and 2023 is no exception. There will be up to $800 in savings going live on Surface laptops starting tomorrow alongside some notable Xbox Series X and Series S console deals, bundle offers, and Xbox controller discounts as well. Head below for a closer look at the official upcoming Microsoft Store Black Friday deals. 

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Best of Black Friday 2023 – Games: Switch console bundles, PS5 Slim, games galore, more

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We are now closing in on the beginning of the best Black Friday gaming deals from Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox so it’s time to take stock of what’s live and what’s to come. This year’s sales have already started on the Nintendo and PlayStation side of things, and things are scheduled to ramp up again starting this Friday in an official capacity. The Black Friday ad scans haven’t been overly helpful but we have scoured the webs, official announcements, and more to gather up some details on the best PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox offers that are set to go live in the coming days and next week. Head below for a closer look at the best Black Friday gaming deals from Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox. 

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Nintendo Indie World showcase: Tune in for 20 mins. of new games coming to Switch

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While we await the upcoming Nintendo Black Friday deals (details on those are right here), we are taking a quick break for today’s Nintendo Switch Indie World showcase. While most folks are still exploring the Flower Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Wonder (hands-on review right here) ahead of the launch of the Super Mario RPG remake this Friday and awaiting many of the upcoming releases featured in the last major Nintendo Direct event, it’s now time for a look at some of the major indie releases headed to the platform. Head below to follow along with today’s Nintendo Switch Indie World showcase. 

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Sony details upcoming PlayStation Black Friday deals: Up to 30% off PS Plus, digital games, more

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Sony has now taken to its official blog to unveil annual the PlayStation Black Friday deals preview. After getting a look at the official Nintendo Black Friday deals sneak peek last week, it’s now time for PlayStation. This morning also brought with it the 2023 PlayStation holiday gift guide, so let’s keep the ball rolling with the official details on what’s on the way for Black Friday from the PlayStation camp. Head below for the details. 

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Sony unleashes official 2023 PlayStation holiday gift guide, plus now live Black Friday PS5 deals

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While the new Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 Slim alongside the Call of Duty Modern Warfare III PS5 slim bundles are now live at $500, not to mention the live Black Friday DualSense controller deals, Sony has now unleashed its official 2023 holiday gift guide. Looking to give PlayStation gamers a good look at the entire scope of gear it has on tap this holiday, there might not be specific deals mentioned here, but it does hint at what could be on sale (that isn’t already) in the coming weeks (or sooner). Head below for a look at the 2023 PlayStation holiday gift guide.

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PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals now live! Spider-Man 2 console bundle, DualSense, more

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Now live! From $49

Update: New PlayStation 5 Slim Call of Duty Modern Warfare III console bundle now live at $500 via Amazon.

New PlayStation 5 Slim Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 console bundle also now live at $500 via Amazon.

The deals below are now live at Amazon. Both the PlayStation 5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Console Bundle at $499 at the DualSense controller offers are now available.

The main event is still a couple weeks away but the PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals are kicking off today. We have already detailed the upcoming Walmart offers scheduled to go live later this month, but it will be the first out of the gate with PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals. Slated to go live today, while the PlayStation 5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Console Bundle is already live at several retailers including Amazon, Walmart is scheduled to have the first notable deal on the console today alongside what will be the very first DualSense controller Black Friday deal with a solid $20 in savings. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Nintendo unveils new Super Mario Party Joy-Con holiday bundle set for release later this week

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Now live! $100

Update: The Black Friday Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle is now live at Amazon for $99.99 shipped. 

Update: Alongside the new Super Mario Party bundle below, Nintendo has now also unveiled a new upcoming Super Mash Bros. console package. The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle will be arriving on November 19, 2023. It includes the Nintendo Switch — OLED Model, a digital version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership at $349.99.

This bundle has everything you need to have a smashing good time on Nintendo Switch, including a Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system and two Joy-Con controllers featuring a design inspired by the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. Plus, enjoy an added $67.98 value with a download code for the full Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership.

Nintendo has now unveiled a new Super Mario Party Joy-Con bundle. After getting an early look at this year’s Nintendo holiday Switch console bundle in the form of the usual Mario Kart 8 Deluxe package, Nintendo has taken to its official X (Twitter) page to unveil the next special piece of kit landing this holiday season. The new Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con bundle is scheduled to be available later this week and you can scope out more details below. 

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Nintendo releases new overview trailer for Super Mario RPG ahead of next week’s launch

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It has been, and is going to continue to be, an exciting time for Nintendo Switch gamers, having just seen the release of arguably the best modern 2D Mario experience ever and with the Super Mario RPG remake on the horizon. Not to mention all of its upcoming Black Friday deals. Just over a week away from release, and coming loaded with updated visuals, nostalgic gameplay mechanics, and a few new features, too, Nintendo is ramping up for release with today’s new Super Mario RPG – Overview Trailer. Head below to check it out. 

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HORI’s licensed Zelda wireless Switch gamepad with motion controls hits $35 low (44% off)

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Reg. $60 $35

Just after Nintendo confirmed it was in development on a live-action Zelda movie, Woot is now offering the The Legend of Zelda Edition HORI Wireless Nintendo Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch at $34.99 with free shipping for Prime members. Otherwise, a $6 delivery fee will apply. This one launched last summer at $60 and has, for the most part, remained there ever since on Amazon. While it did see a slight drop to $57 recently, today’s deal is the lowest price we can find and the best we have tracked at 42% off the going rate. Alongside the Zelda design, you’re looking at Bluetooth wireless Switch controller with a 32-foot range and a “lightweight, ergonomic” footprint. On the inside, HORI has employed accelerometer and gyroscope tech for full motion control and included a USB-C cable in the package for charging. Head below for more details on the officially licensed gamepad. 

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