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A rare Amazon price drop is now live on the new Donkey Kong and Pauline: Donkey Kong Bananza Series amiibo at $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. This is a limited-time Lightning Deal that will disappear once the discounted stock has depleted. 

The final Best Buy 12 Days of Gaming deals are now live alongside the launch of its last chance Doorbuster offers. The last of its 12-day gaming event features Call of Duty Black Ops 7 on PS5 and Xbox down at $34.99 shipped from the usual $70 list price. That’s a straight up 50% price drop on the latest title in the series to undercut Amazon’s current sale price at $40. Today’s deal is matching the best straight up cash discount we have tracked on console versions of BO7 and it now sits alongside discounts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard and DOOM: The Dark Ages in today’s final 24 hours of the 2025 Best Buy 12 Days of Gaming sale. 

This year’s Black Friday festivities ushered in some notable $100 price drops on PlayStation 5 consoles and bundles, giving folks some reprieve from this year’s official price hikes in the U.S. Fast forward to this morning, and Amazon now has countdown clocks suggesting its deals might be gone for good come day’s end – let’s dive in and check out some of the best offers still live right now. 

Alongside some of the gaming deals we highlighted in today’s Buy Buy Holiday Deals of the Day, we also have the second-last batch of 12 Days of Gaming deals. These 24-hour offers include Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS5, Xbox, and Switch at $39.99, as well as titles like EA’s FC 26 at $29.99, Hogwarts Legacy at $29.99, and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope down at $11.99. You’re looking at up to $40 off here for the next 24 hours. Hit the jump for more ongoing holiday gaming deals. 

Team Cherry announces Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition, teases FREE Silksong expansion

Update 12/19: Best Buy is now offering a FREE $75 credit along with a straight-up $50 cash discount on the Meta Quest 3S as part of its now live Final Chance holiday doorbusters. More details in the original post below.

Over at Amazon, you’ll find both the 128GB and 256GB variants of Meta’s latest Quest 3S headset discounted by a flat $50. On top of that, Amazon is throwing in free digital credits, bringing total savings to as much as $100. The 128GB Quest 3S Exclusive Gorilla Tag Bundle is down to $249.99 shipped, while the 256GB Batman: Arkham Shadow bundle drops to $349 shipped. Head below for all the details.

This morning we are checking back in with the Best Buy 12 Days of Gaming sale before it shuts down again for another year after this Friday’s offers. Delivering a new set of deals each day, today’s offers include Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics on Switch down at $19.94 from the usual $40, and the real highlight, the new Ninja Gaiden 4 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at $54.99 shipped. Regularly $70, this one is completely sold out at Amazon where it is yet to see any notable discounts. 

Team Cherry announces Hollow Knight Switch 2 Edition, teases FREE Silksong expansion

One of the biggest stories in gaming of the year, despite the launch of Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Bonanza, was Hollow Knight: Silksong. The long-awaited title finally made landfall to rave reviews, and now developer Team Cherry has taken to its official news feed to debut the new teaser trailer for the Hollow Knight: Silksong – Sea of Sorrow expansion and to officially announce the imminent release of an updated version of Hollow Knight for the Nintendo Switch 2. 

The 2025 Game Awards goes live tonight Peacock Theater in Los Angeles with over 3 hours of game reveals and almost certainly some world premiers, musical performances, and…some awards too I guess. I’m really in it for the game reveals and new gameplay footage we are sure to be graced with very soon, so let’s see what Keighley and the gang have in-store for us – watch the show live along with us down below. 

Nintendo has now unveiled the next GameCube game coming to Switch 2 via its Switch Online Nintendo Classics library – Wario World – and it’s playable right now. 

Nintendo has now officially the next games set to land in its Nintendo 64 Switch Online library. While many folks are really waiting on the next Game Cube additions, Nintendo is turning back to its N64 library this month to introduce a pair of classic 3D polygonal platformers (and they are going live every soon). 

Update: The new Virtual Boy hardware is now available for purchase directly from Nintendo for Switch Online members. “This product can be purchased by those who have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To play games in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not compatible.”

During today’s lengthy Nintendo Direct, we did not get any updates on the Switch Online GameCube library, but Nintendo did officially announce Virtual Boy! It is ready to add an entirely new console to its Nintendo Classics collection in the form of the ultra-retro Virtual Boy library alongside an actual Virtual Boy peripheral you stick your Switch or Switch 2 inside of. Details below. 

While the Black Friday deals on Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater have all but dried up completely now, you do still have a relatively rare chance to land the Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Collector’s Edition on sale over at Woot. As part of its ongoing Mega Game Sale, you can still land the Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Collector’s Edition down at $134.99 shipped, or 33% off. 

While the official PlayStation Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals have ended, there are still plenty of hangover discounts live on PS5 consoles at up to $100 off today and Sony has now launched a gigantic End of Year Deals sale on the PlayStation Store with thousands upon thousands of titles at up to 75% off.

The Nintendo Black Friday deals are in full swing now with solid 50% price drops across loads of physical Switch games, a solid eShop Cyber sale, and new all-time low pricing on some of he 2025 amiibo releases, but we are taking a quick break to take a look at some new Nintendo Classics NES and Game Boy titles this morning. 

The official Nintendo Black Friday deals are now live! While we already saw this year’s eShop event go live, it wasn’t nearly as notable as were hopping for (at least in terms of first-party Nintendo games) – today’s sale, however, is the real thing with Nintendo’s actual Switch game deals at up to 50% off at most major retailers. 

The official 2025 Xbox Black Friday deals have not only been announced but they are also now live. You can get a complete rundown of those waiting in our coverage right here, but you might also want to tune into today’s Xbox Partner Showcase too. 

The full lineup of Black Friday 2025 deals on Xbox accessories, games, and more has finally landed! While Xbox consoles themselves aren’t discounted – at least not yet – there are still plenty of savings to take advantage of. There has never been a better time to expand your game library, with titles now marked down by up to 75%. And if you’re new to Game Pass, you can dive into the entire library for as little as $1. Jump in and explore all the offers while they’re live.

Sony has just officially announced the 2025 PlayStation Black Friday deals. Some early details on this year’s PlayStation Black Friday sale have already surfaced by way of leaks, the PlayStation X account, and the official GameStop Black Friday ad, but Sony has now taken to the PlayStation Blog to officially detail this year’s deals – console bundles, controllers, PS Plus, games, and more, as well as the prices and start times. 

After leaking well ahead of time, Sony has officially revealed the 2025 Black Friday PS5 console bundle. And, while we are still awaiting an official announcement from Sony on everything else, it looks as though GameStop has effectively leaked the official 2025 PlayStation Black Friday deals. 

The official 2025 GameStop Black Friday ad has arrived. The gaming retailer has now unleashed its nearly 20-page Black Friday ad loaded with Nintendo Switch game deals, an early look at the official PlayStation Black Friday offers, and much more, while also officially launching its early Black Friday sale that is now live on its official site from $10. Check it all out down below. 

I finally got my hands on the new Mega Charizard Ultra Premium Collection, straight from Pokémon Center at retail pricing ($119.99) and today we’re cracking it open to see if it actually lives up to the hype. This box has been one of the most sought-after products, selling for $119 MSRP but already reaching $250–$300 on the secondary market. So… is it worth it?

Inside, you get 18 packs, two incredible promo cards (including the new Mega Charizard X ex and the stunning Oricorio illustration from Shinji Kanda), a premium playmat, a metal coin, sleeves, dice, and a mix of the newest sets like Fantasmal Flames, Mega Evolutions, Surging Sparks, Destined Rivals, and more.

Check out our video to see what we end up getting! You are going to be surprised!

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The next major Nintendo Switch 2 release is quickly approaching with the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond set to land early next month. Now just under 3 weeks from launch, and just after Nintendo unleashed the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Survive trailer we featured, a brand new Metroid Prime 4 Overview trailer has just released on the Nintendo Today! App – we are assuming it will be up on its YouTube and X channels very soon (if it isn’t already). 

Red Dead Redemption – Rockstar’s Wild West epic – has been available on Switch for a couple years now, and after details leaked on the ESRB site suggested it would be receiving a native Switch 2 port very soon, Rockstar has made it official – Red Dead Redemption is coming to Switch 2 (and a bunch of other platforms) next month. 

A few weeks ago, leaks flooded the internet on this year’s PlayStation 5 Black Friday bundle, and it appears it is now official. Sony has just taken to its official X account to announce the Black Friday PS5 Console Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle. 

As we reported yesterday, Sony is set to host the next State of Play livestream later this afternoon and you can tune in down below along with us. This time around, we are heading across the pond for Singles’ Day 2025 to showcase 40 straight minutes of titles “created in Japan and across Asia.” 

One of gaming’s most exciting yearly traditions is taking things up a notch this year as The Game Awards announces a new partnership with Amazon. Gaming’s biggest annual Award Show is set to air live worldwide for the first on Thursday, December 11, but it s getting few notable upgrades this year courtesy of Amazon Prime and Twitch. 

Nintendo just officially announced the next Nintendo Direct, but it might not be the one you are waiting for one. Or…maybe it is because it will host the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie official trailer.

The official Nintendo Black Friday 2025 deals have now been announced! Every year at this time, Nintendo issues a press release detailing the official Nintendo Black Friday plans, featuring loads of game deals, console bundles and more, and this year it is not playing around – it is going to be offering a straight $50 price drop on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle. Head below for all of the details. 

Outside of some of the leaked PlayStation Black Friday plans, we are still awaiting official word. But in the meantime, Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to officially announce this week’s next State of Play. 

The official Nintendo Black Friday sale has yet to be announced, but it has now just launched a wide-ranging Square Enix sale on the eShop with some notable and rare deals. Alongside loads of Final Fantasy classics, OCTAPATH TRAVELLER discounts, and a series of Dragon Quest games, you’ll find a solid deal on THE LAST REMNANT Remastered down at $7.99 from the usual $20 as well as BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster for Switch 2 down at $31.99 from the usual $40. This one was a day 1 Switch 2 release back in June and is now seeing a rare price drop. Browse through the rest of the Square Enix sale on the eShop right here and head below for more. 

Noooooooo! After being delayed earlier this year, the most anticipated game, maybe ever, has now been delayed again. Rockstar has now announced that Grand Theft Auto VI has been pushed once again until even later in 2026. 

It appears as those some of the upcoming PlayStation Black Friday deals have leaked. Not only did PlayStation seemingly just post some quick details and key art for an upcoming PlayStation Store sale before it even went live, but the PlayStation 5 Black Friday console bundle has also surfaced online. 

Nintendo finally revealed the December launch date for the long awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond after nearly a year of waiting, and it just debuted a brand new trailer for the game you can check out below. 

Nintendo recently unveiled the upcoming Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch 2 version, as well as a FREE update to the Switch version. But for folks who for some reason haven’t scored a copy of the Switch version, Woot is offering physical boxed versions down at $44.99 Prime shipped from the usual $60 list price. This of course isn’t the Switch 2 version, but there will be a $5 upgrade pack – this means you can land the game on Switch 1 for $45 and the upgrade pack to score everything the boxed Switch 2 version has for $50, instead of paying the full $65 list price on the Switch 2 Edition. Everything you need to know about the new Switch 2 Edition and FREE update await right here. 

• Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch 2 Edition $63 (Reg. $70)
• Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 Edition $70 (Reg. $80)
• Mario Kart World $70 (Reg. $80)
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World $70 (Reg. $80)
• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV $70 (Reg. $80)

Nintendo officially announces Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition + FREE update

Update: Pre-orders are now live on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition via Best Buy at $64.99. 

Nintendo has just official revealed Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with a series of upgraded features specifically for the new console, as well as a FREE update coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch. 

Nintendo has now officially launched Luigi’s Mansion for the GameCube Nintendo Classic library. As we reported previously, and after teasing the game months ago, Nintendo has launched the retro ghost hunting action right on (ahead of) schedule. 

Update: The new Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Pro Controller is now up for pre-order at Best Buy. 

As soon as we get through the year, Resident Evil Requiem will quickly become the most anticipated thing in gaming, if it isn’t already, and no matter what platform you want to play it on. Alongside pre-order listings for the new RE9 going live across console and PC, a brand Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller has been revealed alongside the announcement of upcoming amiibo and details on the deluxe edition and pre-order bonuses. Pre-orders for all platforms are starting to appear on Amazon and over at Best Buy.

As Nintendo previously announced, the next additional to the Switch 2 Nintendo Classics GameCube library is officially set for release tomorrow. Much as we predicted, the original Luigi’s Mansion for GameCube is arriving just in time for Halloween this year and all eligible Switch Online members with a Switch 2 will be able to dive in starting…as early as tonight.

It seems as though retailers are becoming more and more vague about what the actual deals will be come Black Friday in ads and early marketing materials. That said, some retailers still subscribe to the old school way of doing things and actually dish up specific prices on upcoming deals, and even the exact date they will go live. Costco is, to some degree, one of these retailers and it is already teasing a notable upcoming PlayStation 5 deal. 

It’s been 10 years since Fallout 4 released, and Bethesda thinks it’s a good time to re-release the game. Not only will the new Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition including all of the already released DLC packs and even some Fallout 4 Creation Club goodies, but it is also slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2.

The worst kept secret in Switch 2 ports is now official. After the better part of a year’s worth of leaks, rumors, and hints straight from Ubisoft, an official trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2 just hit the official Nintendo YouTube channel. 

Nintendo Direct goes live again this morning, and it’s all about the new Kirby Air Riders. As was officially announced earlier this week, Nintendo will livestream its next Direct presentation very soon on its official channels to give us another particularly lengthy look at the new Kirby racing title. 

Let’s take an updated look at all of the games confirmed for the Switch 2 GameCube library. Nintendo debuted the Nintendo Classics GameCube collection the same day Switch 2 launched this past summer with three titles and has steadily been updating it alongside the rest of the Switch Online retro libraries. 

After debuting its officially licensed Switch 2-compatible Express microSD earlier this year, Samsung is back again with another Express memory card called P9 Express. This new model is available in 256GB and 512GB capacities, and they’re both up for pre-order now at Amazon starting at $54.99 shipped. The 512GB variant is even seeing a launch deal down to $94.99 shipped with an on-page coupon. Deals on these Express microSD cards are hard to come by – and they often sell out quickly – so this is a great chance to secure one if you’ve been looking to boost your Switch 2’s storage. Head below for more details.

Just after revealing the next Nintendo Classics GameCube title, Nintendo has now announced a new FREE update for Pikmin 4 for Switch and Switch 2, alongside a FREE demo so you can try it all out.