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

Reg. $28+ FREE

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

Reg. $120 $108

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)

Reg. $150 $97.50

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

Reg. $20+ FREE

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

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

$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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

$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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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

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

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

Update: We now know the PlayStation Portal remote player will launch in select markets on November 15, 2023 and is now available for pre-order at direct.playstation.com 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

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

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

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

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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Illari enters the fray in Overwatch 2 as game’s latest support hero

August 10 First look

Ahead of Overwatch 2: Invasion dropping later this week, we’re now getting an official look at the game’s newest hero. Meet Illari! The new healer will join the forces of Overwatch as a unique new addition to the support class with healing totems, a massive rail gun, and all kinds of sun-inspired imagery. Head below for a closer look at the new design of Illari in Overwatch 2, as well as a brief overview of her kit.

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Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 come to Switch Online today

New Pokémon Switch Online games are on the way – Pokémon Stadium 2 and Trading Card Game are headed to Switch Online starting today. As announced during today’s Pokémon presentation, some new pocket monster titles are headed to Nintendo’s Switch Online Game Boy and N64 libraries. While they might not be the Pokémon Game Boy titles most folks were hoping for, they are still notable addition to the offerings if you ask me. Both titles are scheduled to arrive on the platform starting today for Switch Online and Expansion Pack members. Head below for more details. 

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Here’s the first teaser for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III ahead of November’s launch

Update 8/17: The new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III – Gameplay Reveal Trailer is waiting down below with more details.

Update 8/9: You’ll find the new Modern Warfare III – Makarov Reveal Trailer down below.

Well, it’s about that time of year and Activision has now teased the next Call of Duty. While this is just the beginning of the official reveal, the publisher has now confirmed Call of Duty Modern Warfare III will land on November 10 this year, confirming much of the rumors we spotted previously. Judging by the initial roll out here, it will presumably launch on that day on PlayStation and Xbox consoles alongside PC (although nothing has been specifically confirmed here on platform-specific launch dates). Head below for more details and a closer look at the teaser trailer. 

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Rockstar finally set to bring Red Dead Redemption to Nintendo Switch later this month

Update: Pre-orders for the physical copy of Red Dead Redemption for Switch are now live on Amazon at $49.99

Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch is officially on the way now. It tends to take a while before Rockstar’s beloved and behemoth open world titles make their way on to Nintendo hardware, but we now know the epic Red Dead Redemption is arriving very soon. A new trailer posted on both the official Rockstar site and the Nintendo UK YouTube page confirms as much, stating that both the Undead Nightmare DLC and the game proper will land on Nintendo Switch later this month come August 17, 2023. Head below for more details and a closer look at today’s announcement trailer. 

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PowerA teams up with SEGA for new line of Sonic Switch/Xbox controllers, cases, more

Update: The new PowerA Sonic gear is starting to go up for sale on Amazon including the Sonic Peel Out PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch at $19.99 and Sonic Boost PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch at $29.99. We will update this post as the rest begins to emerge. 

In partnership with the folks at SEGA, PowerA is introducing a new range of Sonic the Hedgehog gaming accessories. The new collection, which includes a pair of themed controllers for Switch and Xbox as well as a Switch console protection case and a game card wallet of sorts, is being announced ahead of the fall launch of the latest entry in the series – Sonic Superstars – that made its debut during a Nintendo Direct presentation earlier this year. PowerA, a brand well-known for its officially licensed crossover collaborations with popular IP, is now taking on the fastest hedgehog in all the lands, and you can get a closer look at the gear down below. 

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Razer’s new Chroma RGB Kitsune arcade controller for PC/PS5 now up for pre-order

Earlier this summer, the new Razer arcade controller was officially unveiled with a launch date sometime in “late 2023.” Well, judging by the now-live Amazon pre-order listings, we know it is dropping in late October, complete with Chroma RGB and all of the other Razer fixings we have come to know and love. The new Razer Kitsune All-Button Arcade Controller is ready to amp up your Street Fighter setup on PlayStation 5 as well as on your PC battle station rig; it is now available for purchase with Amazon’s pricing guarantee in tow – you’ll be charged the lowest price it drops between now and the launch date. Head below for a closer look and more details.

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Microsoft unveils new smokey blue wireless LE Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller, pre-orders now live

Update: The Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller is now at a new $59.99 Amazon low from the regular $70 price tag.

The latest special gamepad from Microsoft has now been unveiled in the form of the new Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller. The special gamepad follows the first-of-its-kind wireless pizza-scented Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles models we featured recently with a much more standard setup you’ll actually be able to purchase. Presenting a smokey blue-gray treatment, the new Stormcloud Vapor Special Edition Controller is now available for pre-order, and you can get a closer look down below. 

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Check out 8Bitdo’s new NES/Famicom-inspired mechanical keyboard with giant customizable Super Buttons

8Bitdo has unveiled its latest gaming accessory in the form of the new Retro Mechanical Keyboard. In true 8Bitdo fashion, it is delivering on the vintage Nintendo vibes with a design heavily inspired by vintage NES and Famicom hardware that looks like it could have come out alongside the original home consoles back in the mid-1980s. These new keyboards are, in fact, made for Windows and Android users, loaded with modern keycaps and switches, hot-swappable tech, and most notably, a pair of external Super Buttons. Now available for pre-order via the official Amazon listings, you can get a closer look at the new 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard below. 

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Reports suggest next-generation Nintendo console dev kits are out in the wild, could release in 2024

Reports suggest we might very well see the next-gen Nintendo console as early as next year. Now quickly approaching the seventh year since the introduction of the Nintendo Switch, rumors were bound to start surfacing on the next-gen Nintendo console. We having been teased with a Nintendo Switch Pro for years already that never came to fruition – although you could argue that was always going to be the OLED model that eventually did see the light of day – and now the rumor mill is turning its attention to the next-generation of Nintendo hardware. 

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PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 console bundle, PS5 covers, and DualSense pre-orders go live today

Pre-order From $65

As we reported previously, PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 console bundle pre-orders kick off today in most of the world. The new Spider-Man 2 PS5 is also being joined by the limited edition console covers, allowing existing owners to bring the Spidey vibes to their setup alongside the new themed DualSense controller. We have all of the details you need down below on how to ensure you get a chance to score one – some items (especially the console bundle and covers) will likely sell out quickly, so you’re going to want to be ready for when everything goes live later this morning. Head below for everything you need to know about the PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 console bundle, Spider-Man 2 PS5 covers, and the Spider-Man 2 DualSense controller.

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