Sony unveils official Spider-Man 2 launch trailer ahead of this week’s release date

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After featuring the new official collector’s art books this morning, Sony has now unveiled the official Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launch trailer. Hype for the PlayStation exclusive has been ramping up all year and Sony has now unleashed the official launch trailer as we inch closer and closer to the game’s release date this upcoming Friday. Just before the reveal of the Spider-Man 2 special edition PlayStation 5 console, DualSense controller, and console covers, Sony hit us with a story trailer to flesh out the game’s narrative and now a short but very sweet and, frankly, quite epic glimpse at what’s to come later this week. Head below for a closer look at the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 official launch trailer. 

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New official Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 oversized hardcover collector’s books now up for pre-order

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Now under a week away from the release of the next entry in the hit Insomniac web-slinger series, the official new collector’s Spider-Man 2 art books have surfaced. Much like we saw ahead of The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom (and plenty of other major gaming releases), Dark Horse Books and Marvel are ready to unleash the The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 hardcover books in both standard and deluxe form. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is one of the most anticipated releases of the holiday season, easily the biggest PlayStation exclusive of the year, and now fans of the web-crawlers can secure a pre-order on both versions of the collector’s book. Head below for more details. 

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First deals hit Razer’s PS5/Xbox Series X|S console skins from $33 (Up to 25% off)

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Update: Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the carbon fiber-style on Razer’s Vinyl Xbox Series X Console Skin at $31.94 shipped. Regularly $45, this is the best Amazon price yet. More details below. 

After debuting over the summer, we are now tracking the first price drops on the Razer Vinyl Console Skins for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. While not all of the designs are now marked down, you will find a few of the options for the all-digital current-generation PS5 as well as the disc version and the Series X now seeing the very first deals we have tracked since launch starting from $33 shipped. If you’re looking to wrap your console in one of Razer’s premium 3M cast vinyl, the up to 25% in savings on tap here today is as good as it has got thus far. Not only do they add some new vibes, but also some extra protection to keep the console in pristine condition. Razer says they are “thoughtfully designed for simple installation without tools or heat, these Skins are quick and easy to apply while being safe to remove without leftover residue or damage.” Head below for a closer look at the deals. 

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Sony officially unveils the new PlayStation 5 console with attachable disc drive

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After the reveal of its new INZONE Buds and (more or less) just as previous rumors suggested, the new PlayStation 5 consoles are here. Sony has now officially unveiled a new design for PlayStation. While this isn’t officially known as the PlayStation 5 slim, it is a thinner and more compact design that also introduces the removable disc drive we heard about quite some time ago now. The new PlayStation 5 consoles will be rolling out globally “in the coming months” and sound as though they will indeed be shipping in time for holiday season 2023. Head below for all of the details on the new PlayStation 5 consoles. 

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Sony debuts new wireless INZONE spatial gaming earbuds with neural network AI noise cancellation

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Sony is expanding its multi-platform PC and console gaming audio gear today with the announcement of its new Sony INZONE Buds. These truly wireless noise cancelling gaming earbuds join the existing over-ear lineup – here’s our hands-on review of those – to provide gamers with Sony’s 360 spatial audio treatment in an in-ear form-factor. Now available for pre-order at $199.99 shipped, you can head below for a closer look and more details on the new Sony INZONE Buds. 

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Score Nintendo’s Switch OLED and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on sale for $375 ($410 value)

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As part of its Deals Holiday Kickoff event, Walmart is now offering the Nintendo Switch OLED bundled with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $374.99 shipped. Normally you’d pay $350 for the Switch itself, with the game adding another $60. Today’s offer is a rare chance to save on the console, with $35 in value thrown in. It matches an offer we saw back over Prime Day that had the same bundle available. While you can get a full rundown of what to expect in our hands-on review, the new OLED Switch lives up to its name with an improved screen that makes for more immersive handheld gaming, as well as upgraded speakers, too. There’s still the same hybrid action thanks to a refresh docking station that lets you play all of Nintendo’s most recent games on the big screen, too.

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New Amazon low hits WD’s officially licensed 7,300MB/s 1TB SN850P PS5 SSD at $100

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Amazon is now offering the WD_BLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe M.2 PlayStation 5 Solid-State Drive for $99.99 shipped. This model launched for the first time back in June of this year at $150 as the latest, top-of-the-line option from the brand and is now at the lowest price we can find. While we did see it drop to $110 back in August, today’s marks a new Amazon all-time low and the best we have tracked since release. Officially licensed for PlayStation 5 with the PS logo right on the body of the drive, it is a notable way to upgrade your machine before Spider-Man 2 launches later this month and to prep some extra storage for the busy holiday release season. It clocks in at 7,300MB/s with the integrated heatsink and M.2 form-factor PS5 requires, allowing you to “play directly from the drive and eliminate the need to transfer games or remove games from your console with this tested and officially approved PS5 storage expansion.” Get a closer look right here and head below for more details. 

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PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe members can stream over 100 movies FREE on PS4 and PS5

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Today, Sony is officially introducing Sony Pictures Core for PS4 and PS5. The new service launches on both generations of consoles starting today to deliver “exclusive benefits and early access to a host of Sony Pictures films to PlayStation gamers.” This is esentially an official rebranding of the Bravia Core app that will soon make the switch over to Sony Pictures Core sometime next year on the brand’s displays but will launch on PS4 and PS5 starting today with some special perks including access to rotating collection of movies to stream FREE for Premium and Deluxe PS Plus members. Head below for more details. 

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‘Shine from the shadows’ with new golden Xbox wireless controller, now available for pre-order

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Next up in the run of 2023 official special edition Xbox controllers is the new Gold Shadow. It has been a busy year for fresh coats of paint on the current-generation wireless Xbox gamepad, last time we checked in Microsoft was unveiling the Astral Purple model after the debut special edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles controllers and the smokey blue wireless LE Stormcloud Vapor before that, but now it’s all about the new moody gold treatment. Head below for a closer look at the now available for pre-order Gold Shadow Xbox wireless controller. 

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Nintendo will officially shut down Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online services, but not Pokémon Bank

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Update 1/24/24: Nintendo has now announced it will officially shut down the Wii U and 3DS online services by 7 a.m. ET April 8, 2024. 

…as of 4/8, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Thank you very much for your continued support of our products.

Get more details right here. 

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online support is going away for good. We previously reported on the permanent closure of the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS shops, and it looks like online services for both platforms are now on the way out as well. It’s always sad to see the end of an era and Nintendo has now officially announced that “online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end service for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software.” That means that starting in spring of next year, just about all online action on these platforms using Nintendo’s servers will be no more. Head below for more details. 

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Google Search gets a Squid Game easter egg
Galaxy S25 Ultra’s alleged ‘blue’ color makes Pixel’s past pastels look vibrant
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Today’s best Android app deals: Burly Men at Sea, Maglev Metro, Crystalline, more

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It’s Monday afternoon and that means we have a fresh batch of discounted Android game and app deals to peruse down below. Just be sure to check this morning’s $300 price drop on Samsung’s unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 5, the return of all-time low pricing on Samsung’s new 200MB/s PRO Ultimate microSD lineup, and the first deals on Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Flip 5 cases. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Burly Men at Sea, Maglev Metro, Crystalline, Kenshō, The Light, and much more. Hit the jump for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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PlayStation Plus October FREE games: The Callisto Protocol, Weird West, and more

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Just before pre-orders on the new PlayStation Portal player are scheduled to hit other retailers tomorrow, Sony has now announced the PlayStation Plus free games for October. While most PS gamers are (not so) patiently waiting for the release of Spider-Man 2, a fresh batch of freebies for PS Plus members will go live beforehand starting on Tuesday, October 3. The collection is headlined by some sci-fi survival horror action alongside peaceful farming simulation and a “dark fantasy reimagining of the Wild West.” Head below for more details on the October PlayStation Plus free games. 

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The ‘world’s first’ officially licensed Xbox arcade controller from 8Bitdo drops back to $108 today

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While we have seen a couple price drops on 8Bitdo’s new model Xbox Arcade Stick, both the white and black variants are now dropping to $107.99 shipped via the official Amazon storefront. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon. This one launched as the “world’s first” officially licensed Xbox arcade controller back in June of this year at $120, and it has now returned to the lowest we have tracked since. Today’s deal is matching our previous mention and the best price we can find. This model delivers a more traditional setup centered around a joy-stick, unlike the button-only PS5 and PC Razer model that just launched, alongside a series of ten arcade-style face buttons. You’ll also find a traditional 3.5mm headphone/audio jack and the ability to use it both wired or tether-free with up to 30 hours of wireless playtime per charge. This model also works alongside the brand’s Ultimate software so you can leverage bespoke button mapping, adjustable stick sensitivity, and more. Get a closer look right here and down below.

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Archive your older games on WD_BLACK’s 5TB P10 Game Drive at $97.50 ($19.50/TB)

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Amazon is now offering the WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive Portable External Hard Drive for $97.49 shipped. Regularly $150 at Best Buy where it is now selling for $125, today’s deal is the best we can find. It is also roughly $13 below our previous mention and within $1 of the Amazon 2023 low. While it might not be one of the more pricey SSD Game Drives with faster transfer speeds, you aren’t going to find 5TB of SSD game drive storage for anywhere near this price. You’re looking at under $20 per TB here and a notable way to store your older titles or move games around on the go – just 1TB of WD_BLACK P40 SSD Game Drive is currently selling for $105. The P10 is designed for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox with an 18-inch USB cable included in the package alongside the usual WD_BLACK build quality. You’ll also score a 3-year warranty to protect the “purpose-built for gamers” design and your investment alike. Take a closer look in our hands-on review and head below for more details. 

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Buy a new PS5 console, score a FREE game: Spider-Man, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, more

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Sony is now offering folks who purchase and active a new PlayStation 5 console a chance to score a FREE game. There’s no real stings attached here and the game selection is actually quite good – it’s not just some cheapy smaller titles, but rather some serious blockbusters from the platform that have released over the last few years. Head below for all of the details. 

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Today’s best Android app deals: Reventure, 60 Parsecs!, Sheltered, and more

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Your Monday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Today’s Android app offers are joined by this deal on Motorola’s razr+ foldable alongside Jabra’s just-released Elite 8 Active ANC earbuds and an ongoing discount on Google’s Nest Cam Indoor. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Reventure, 60 Parsecs!, Sheltered, The Escapists 2, Flockers, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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Hallmark’s new Nintendo ornaments now up for pre-order from $20: NES, Zelda, Mario, more

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For years now Hallmark has debuted a series of official Nintendo ornaments well ahead of the holiday season and 2023 is no exception. This year’s collection of ornaments is now going up for pre-order featuring designs ranging from Mario Kart characters to Link from The Legend of Zelda, replica NES consoles, and even the beloved Legend of Zelda golden NES cartridge. While most folks would rather not think about decorating for the end-of-year holidays just yet, there’s no telling how long stock will stick around for on the latest releases and these ornaments are frankly good all year round if you ask me. Head below to take a closer look at the new Hallmark Nintendo ornaments and more. 

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Finish Him! Arcade1Up 14-game Mortal Kombat cabinet drops to $400 ($100 off), more from $160

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$250 off From $160

Amazon is now offering the Arcade1Up Midway Legacy 30th Anniversary Edition Mortal Kombat Arcade Machine down at $399.99 shipped. Regularly $500, this is a solid $100 price drop and the lowest price we can find. Today’s deal is also matching the lowest we have seen this model go for on Amazon since it launched there at this time last year. This one takes it up a notch from the standard version with 14 “iconic” games including Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and 3, Toobin, Rampage, Joust, Rootbeer Tapper, Defender, and more. On the outside, you’ll find a 17-inch full color display and real-feel joysticks and buttons wrapped in original licensed artwork with a light up marquee. The companion app is another standout feature on this model – users can “compete with friends, post scores to leaderboards, and join a community of gamers across the country.” Head below for more Arcade1Up deals. 

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The Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Metroidvania game is coming to Switch Online this month

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The next drop for the Nintendo Online game library has arrived with Kirby & The Amazing Mirror. Just after Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 landed on the service, Nintendo dug into the Japan-only archives to bring some previously-unreleased classics to the US alongside Kirby’s Star Stacker from the SNES catalogue. But this month it is reaching back to the Game Boy Advance library to deliver Kirby & The Amazing Mirror to Switch Online members. Head below for more details. 

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Nintendo’s new pastel Joy-Con controller sets see first discounts starting at $68

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Earlier this summer, Nintendo launched a pair of new pastel-colored Joy-Con sets. Now we’re seeing the first chances to save. Live courtesy of Amazon, pricing now starts at $70.28 shipped for the pastel purple and green set. Down from $80, today’s offer lands at the first and only chance to save – marking a new all-time low in the process. You can also save on the pastel pink and yellow set at $67.99, too. While summer may be coming to a close, that doesn’t mean the vibes have to die, and Nintendo is making sure of that by bringing some adorable pastel action to your Switch – and for less cash! Dive into our hands-on feature from earlier in the year and then head below for more.

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Best Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses: FREE art prints, trading cards, more

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses are now available in full force. While you can lock-in a copy at Amazon right now, it is the other retailers that are throwing in special bonus goodies to entice buyers elsewhere. Elephant Mario and the latest entry to the 2D side-scrolling Mushroom Kingdom games (this one actually takes place in the Flower Kingdom) is set for release next month and is just the start for what’s shaping up to be quite a notable holiday season for Switch gamers. The new Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Princess Peach Showtime! might not be slated to land until early 2024, but we will be getting some exciting new titles ahead of the holidays this year. Head below for a closer look at the best Super Mario Bros. Wonder pre-order bonuses to ensure you get the most bang for your buck ahead of release next month on October 20, 2023. 

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Activision briefed on next-gen Switch console, said to have PS4/Xbox One-like performance

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The next-gen Nintendo Switch looks to indeed be a real thing now. Rumors of the next-generation Switch have been floating around the interwebs for years now, but it looks like some of the first real solid proof of it being in the works has surfaced. A recent report highlights that Activision was briefed on Nintendo’s next-generation machine late last year after internal emails came to light from the FTC Microsoft hearing. Head below for more details. 

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Watch today’s State of Play showcase: Major third-party PlayStation titles, and more

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We are now just minutes away for the next State of Play stream where Sony set to show off what’s up next for PlayStation gamers. Earlier this summer Sony broadcasted a massive hour-long showcase loaded with some particularly exciting announcements involving the Metal Gear Solid 3 (Delta) remake, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake II, and more, and, while today’s event will surely be less eventful than that, we have high hopes. It all start at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET and you can follow along down below. 

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Watch today’s Nintendo Direct: Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Paper Mario, Princess Peach Showtime, much more

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After just getting a dedicated showcase for Super Mario Bros. Wonder a couple weeks ago alongside the debut of the Mario Red OLED console (pre-orders now live), Nintendo is now ready to stream the next Direct presentation loaded with upcoming Switch games. As we detailed yesterday, Nintendo is set to broadcast its usual pre-fall/end of summer Direct stream this morning and it all starts very soon. Head below to follow along and watch today’s show. 

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Next Nintendo Direct streams tomorrow with 40 mins. of upcoming titles! Mario RPG and more?

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The next Nintendo Direct event has been officially scheduled for September 14 at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET. At the tail end of last month Nintendo broadcasted its dedicated Super Mario Wonder Direct showcase ahead of the game’s launch on October, 2023, but this time it is back to its usual and more mysterious ways promising 40 minutes of “games releasing this winter.” Head below for more details. 

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SteelSeries debuts new white model noise cancelling PlayStation and Xbox Arctis Nova headsets

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While we are still tracking Amazon low pricing on the standard black set, today SteelSeries is introducing its new special-edition Arctis Nova white collection headsets. The existing Arctis Nova is a relatively popular option around here and now SteelSeries is offering gamers, specifically console gamers, an all-white option alongside some interchangeable metallic speaker plates and headband colorways. Now available for purchase in both Xbox and PlayStation variants, you can get more details down below the fold. 

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Microsoft debuts new official Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller, pre-orders now live

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Update: The first notable deal and a new Amazon low is now live on the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller at $51.99 (Reg. $75). 

After launching its new smokey blue wireless LE Stormcloud Vapor model last month, Microsoft took to the official Xbox Wire today to announce the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller. The latest colorway, unlike that special edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles model that actually smells like pizza, will be readily available to all. In fact, pre-orders for the new Astral Purple Xbox Wireless Controller are now live on Amazon and directly from Microsoft ahead of the official launch next month. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Put your gamertag on the new Xbox Mastercard to score deals on games with daily purchases

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Well, I can’t say I saw this coming, but the new Xbox credit card is here. Taking to the official Xbox Wire today, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Barclays on a new Xbox credit card where users can earn points on daily purchases to use towards games and add-ons from Xbox.com. It will be available for Xbox Insiders later this month and all Xbox players sometime in 2024. Head below for more details on the new Xbox credit card. 

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Arcade1Up’s PONG and Ms. PAC-MAN 2-player Countercades up to 30% off from $160, more

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30% off From $160

Amazon is now offering the Arcade1Up PONG 2-Player Countercade for $159.99 shipped. Regularly $230, this is 30% off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. Now matched at Best Buy, today’s deal comes in at within a few bucks of our previous mention – the last time it went for any lower than that at Amazon was with a hangover holiday deal from last year at $150. The nostalgic vibes are high here, delivering a head-to-head PONG experience that won’t take up nearly as much space in your game room the brand’s larger cabinets. This Countercade features 2-player PONG action alongside classics like Pong Sports, Warlords, Super Breakout, and Tempest on its 8-inch display with an included headphone jack. Amazon is also offering the more colorful Ms. PAC-MAN edition on sale for $169.99 shipped, down from the regular $200 price tag right now as well. Head below for more Arcade1Up deals.

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Check out PowerA’s new Nintendo Switch sling pack and EDC bag at $20

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Just after Nintendo unveiled the new Mario Red OLED model and this year’s Mario Kart 8 holiday bundle, we have now spotted a new PowerA Nintendo Switch sling pack. The new crossbody bag for Nintendo Switch is designed to provide a series of different carrying options with various attachment points for the included strap alongside more than enough space for additional accessories and other elements of your EDC, so you don’t need to have a separate bag to carry your Switch case in. Now available for purchase at $25 ahead of launch next week, you can get a closer look down below. 

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Amazon low hits Razer’s Stormtrooper wireless Xbox controller with charger at $90 (Reg. $200)

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Amazon is now offering the Stormtrooper Edition Razer Limited Edition Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Controller for $90.12 shipped. Regularly $200, this is nearly $110 off the going rate and the lowest price we can find. While we have seen the Boba Fett and Captain America models go for less, the black and white Stormtrooper edition doesn’t see price drops as often and is now at the Amazon all-time low. Coming complete with a matching magnetic charging stand for the price of entry, this is an officially-licensed wireless Xbox gamepad (also works with Windows 10/11). Alongside the dose of galactic order on the design, it features a hybrid D-pad, textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case “just like the latest Xbox controllers” alongside custom button mapping, customizable vibration, and swappable sticks/triggers. Hit up our launch coverage of other models and head below for more. 

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Today’s best Android app deals: Golf Peaks, inbento, Railbound, Endurance, more

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It is now time for your mid-week collection of the best deals on Android games and apps. Joining today’s Google Play software offers, we are also tracking deals on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet and an all-time low on the just-released Galaxy Z Flip 5 from $800. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Cytus II, Golf Peaks, inbento, Railbound, Endurance, and more. Head below for a complete look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

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Check out this official glow in the dark Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Switch case at $20

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Check out this sweet new The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom glow in the dark Switch case. After catching a glimpse of the brand’s new Nemesis solar-power Xbox media remote and the officially licensed new REALMz Sonic accessories with the suspended 3D figurine floating in the controller grip and headset earcup, it’s now time for PDP’s latest Zelda add-on. While there are a million different Nintendo Switch on-the-go cases out there to protect your precious Nintendo console while out and about, not many of them feature a glowing Zonai hieroglyph like the new PDP Travel Case Plus GLOW. Now available for pre-order, you can catch a better look down below. 

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Nintendo just unveiled this year’s Switch holiday bundles

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Update: Reports also suggest Nintendo will be releasing a pair of Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing New Horizons bundles on October 6, 2023 that include a digital copy of the game. The Isabelle Aloha Edition and Timmy & Tommy Aloha Edition bundles will be Target and Walmart exclusives. 

After the exciting unveil of the brand new Mario Red OLED version Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo has now unveiled this year’s Switch holiday bundle and it appears to be the same old thing. For the last number of years, Nintendo has launched a limited edition Switch console bundle in celebration of the end-of-year holidays and it is always the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offering. This morning it took to its official Twitter feed to seemingly announce this year’s Switch holiday bundle and it will, at least as it appears right now, will be that same Mario Kart 8 offering. Head below for more details. 

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Brand new Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console now up for pre-order!

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Pre-order $350

Update: Pre-orders for the new Mario Red Edition Nintendo OLED console are now live on Amazon. 

The brand new Mario Red Edition Switch OLED console is now up for pre-order! This morning Nintendo broadcasted its latest Direct presentation, this time solely focused on the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder. But at the tail end of the stream, it also unveiled its next big iteration of the OLED SWitch console known as the Mario Red edition and pre-orders are now live on Best Buy at $349.99 shipped ahead of its official launch on October 6, 2023. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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PDP’s new official 50% recycled Xbox remote features USB-C and solar charging at $23

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A new PDP Xbox media remote has surfaced known as the Nemesis. Looking to upgrade folks from its battery-powered models and give the popular options from other brands, like the 8Bitdo Media Remote that’s currently on sale, a run for their money, the new PDP Nemesis Xbox remote transforms your Microsoft console into a proper media station with a few interesting tricks up its sleeve. Set for release in a couple month’s time, pre-orders are now live on Amazon and you can get a better look down below. 

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Watch the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct: New gameplay and more Elephant Mario

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Today is the day folks as we are just minutes away from this morning’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct presentation. As promised, Nintendo is set to host a dedicated stream featuring its upcoming 2D side-scrolling Mario adventure, giving us our first look at the title beyond the debut trailer we saw back in June alongside the Super Mario RPG remake and Sonic Superstars trailers. Head below for more details on the game and to follow along with today’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct stream. 

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Sony will officially raise the price on PlayStation Plus by as much as $40/year starting next month

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After Microsoft jacked up the price of its popular Game Pass subscriptions, PlayStation Plus price hikes are on the way. Buried in the bottom of today’s September PS Plus freebie game collection announcement, Sony has now said it will officially be raising the price of PlayStation Plus tiers. Some two days after the September freebies go live, Sony will be “increasing the price for PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions globally across all benefit plans.” Head below for more details. 

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Get ready for 15 minutes of new gameplay for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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Get ready for a dedicated Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation. It has been a long time since Nintendo released a 2D side-scrolling Mario adventure, but it won’t be long before the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder debuts in October. The new Mushroom Kingdom game was initially unveiled back in June during what could only be described as one of the more exciting 40-minute Direct presentations of the year alongside titles like the Super Mario RPG remake, Sonic Superstars, Detective Pikachu Returns, and the Pikmin 1 + 2 re-release, but we are now just 24 hours away from learning more about Mario’s next adventure. Head below for more details on tomorrow’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct presentation. 

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Xbox Series X from $470 or with a $75 Dell gift card attached down at $475

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$75 off From $470

Update: Woot has brought back its Xbox Series X deals. While the Dell offer below is still the best overall value, if you don’t care about its gift cards, Woot’s deals are your best bet:

Update: Dell has now dropped the price on its Xbox Series X and $75 gift card bundle down to $474.99 shipped. Coming in with a $575 value, this is $100 in savings and the lowest price we can find.

After pre-orders went live on the brand new official Microsoft skins this today, Woot is now offering Xbox Series X consoles for $469.99 shipped for Prime members. A $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise. Regularly $500 and still fetching as much directly from Amazon and elsewhere, this is a solid $30 discount and the lowest we can find right now. While we have seen some limited time bundle offers for less this year and you can also currently score one of Microsoft’s flagship machines from Dell at $499.99 with a $75 gift card attached, the Woot offer is the best straight up cash discount right now. If you’re on the hunt for a new Series X or are looking to grab a second one, these offers are as good as it gets at the moment and are among the best of 2023. Head below for more details. 

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YouTube for Android testing ‘Play something’ FAB
Google Search gets a Squid Game easter egg
Galaxy S25 Ultra’s alleged ‘blue’ color makes Pixel’s past pastels look vibrant
Circle to Search expands to Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (2a) with Android 15 update
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One UI 7 will let users share photos from Galaxy phones to Galaxy Books in a snap
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Today’s best iOS game and app deals: Tower of Fortune 3, NotifiNote, RGB Keyboard, more

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Friday morning has arrived and before we head off into the weekend, it’s time to collect all of today’s best iOS game and app deals. Just ahead of diving into the App Store offers below, scope out this deal on Apple Pencil 2 now that it’s down to the second-best price of the year at $40 off the going rate alongside everything else in our Apple deal hub. As for the apps, highlights include titles like RGB Keyboard, Focus Traveller, Arcane Vale, Tower of Fortune 3, NotifiNote: Notification Notes, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of Friday’s best iOS game and app deals. 

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New PDP REALMz Switch/Xbox controllers and headset suspend a 3D Sonic figurine inside

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Update: The new Tails Seaside Hill Zone model PDP REALMz Wired LED Light-Up Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch now up for pre-order at $39.99.

After seeing the new PowerA Sonic gaming accessory collection recently, PDP is out with even more interesting and eye-catching controllers and headsets. The lineup includes a headset as well as wired controllers for both Nintendo Switch and Xbox, but they also feature particularly special designs that make for wonderful collectibles as well. Each of the new accessories feature a collectible Sonic figurine suspended within the clear, see-through cases and you can get a better look down below as pre-orders go live on Amazon. 

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Razer’s new Kishi V2 Pro mobile controller and all-white Xbox edition launch today from $130

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Update: The brand new Razer Kishi V2 Pro Mobile Gaming Controllers are now live on Amazon:

  • Kishi V2 Pro for iPhone $119.99
  • Kishi V2 Pro for Android $129.99
  • Kishi V2 Pro for Android Xbox Edition $149.99

Meet the new Razer Kishi V2 Pro Xbox edition. Today Razer is officially unveiling the new Kishi V2 Pro for Xbox, ”seamlessly providing cross-compatibility with hundreds of AAA Xbox titles onto mobile iOS and Android platforms.” The new Xbox Editions of Kishi V2 for iPhone and Android is looking to make bringing AAA console gaming on iOS and Android an even better experience with a brand new Xbox white coloirway and design alongside “best-in-class features, and updated free companion software.” Head below for a closer look and more details on the new Razer Kishi V2 Pro Xbox edition. 

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Sony officially details new $200 handheld PS5 Portal player and pro-grade headset/earbuds, more

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Update: We now know the PlayStation Portal remote player will launch in select markets on November 15, 2023 and is now available in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Sony says that starting on September 29, 2023 PlayStation Portal remote player can also be pre-ordered from other select retailers in these countries, as well as Canada and Japan.

Today Sony took to its official PlayStation Blog to detail the new PlayStation handheld – as we expected, the PlayStation Portal remote player is less a console and more, well, a portal player (more on this below). Alongside details on the PS5 companion player, it also introduced the new Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds – the latest additions to its official audio lineup. Head below for more details on everything. 

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Microsoft unveils new ‘high-tech fabric’ avionics Starfield Xbox Series X skin, more from $45

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After the official Razer models hit store shelves from $35 recently, Microsoft is detailing its own official Xbox Series X skins today. Officially known as Xbox Series X Console Wraps, the new aesthetic accessories for your flagship Microsoft console are set to launch this fall with pre-orders starting today. Microsoft says the new skins “are delivering an option that’s more affordable and more sustainable than purchasing a special edition or limited edition console” with prices starting from $45 across three different designs. You can secure one here, and then head below for more details and closer look. 

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BYD is offering free car insurance on select EVs in new end-of-year sales promo
The rate at which China has transformed its car industry is truly staggering
Kia’s new Syros SUV is going electric as a low-cost Hyundai Inster EV twin
Hyundai’s all-solid-state EV batteries are on the verge of a major milestone
BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery’ worker conditions [Update]
Tesla is rumored to have signed battery cell supply agreement with EVE
6 ways to get the best range from your EV in winter
‘Like your Tesla rental? Want to keep it?’ Hertz is trying to unload its Tesla cars on renters
Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new EV World Record after taking on the highest driveable road
NIO adds new Signature Edition trim of the ET9 after Limited Edition sells out in 12 hours

8BitDo’s new Micro Switch gamepad doubles as a shortcut controller for iOS, iPad, and more

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Following the launch of its particularly popular NES/Famicom-inspired mechanical keyboard complete with giant customizable Super Buttons, 8BitDo is back with a brand new mini gamepad. The aptly named 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad is a tiny little multi-platform controller more than small enough to drop into your pocket. This adorable little guy even supports the brand’s custom button-mapping software and Apple hardware, features more wireless battery life than I would have expected, and it is a completely functioning gamepad, despite its incredibly tiny form factor. Now available for purchase, you can head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Nintendo teams up with OREO once again for new special-edition Princess Peach cookies

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The Nintendo OREO cookie campaign isn’t done just yet folks. A few weeks back, the two brands came together to launch special OREO cookies embossed with characters and items from the Mushroom Kingdom, and now they are back with the special-edition Princess Peach snacks. While the original Nintendo OREO cookies are still available for purchase on Amazon (currently on sale for $3.50 Prime shipped), it’s going to be much more difficult to land the Princess Peach packs. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

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Upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage now set to release 1 week early

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Ubisoft has pushed the launch date of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Mirage up. In a fun but potentially concerning turn of events, a AAA console game (and I use this term loosely in this case) from a giant publisher/developer is coming out ahead of schedule. The game, which takes place in Baghdad this time around, was originally slated to hit store shelves in digital services everywhere on October 12, has now been bumped ahead 1 week according to tweets from Sony and announcements from Ubisoft today. The more compact and tighter Assassin’s Creed experience is still up for pre-order at $50 and you can get more details down below. 

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