Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy’s biggest Apple sale, Ring Video Doorbells from $149, PlayStation Classic giveaway, more

In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Best Buy launches its biggest Apple sale of the year, Ring Video Doorbells from $149, Sony PlayStation Classic review + giveaway, more…

This week, Best Buy launched its biggest Apple sale of the year with a plethora of discounts. You’ll find iPad, Apple Watch, MacBooks, iTunes gift cards, and more in this sale. This is likely one of your last big chances to save on rarely-discounted Apple gear before Christmas, so don’t miss out if someone on your shopping list has specific requests.

You’ll likely be receiving quite a few packages this holiday season. Keep porch thieves at bay by installing a Ring Video Doorbell system. B&H currently has the Video Doorbell 2 down to $149 and the Video Doorbell Pro down to $199. Both are $50 savings over their current prices at Amazon and among the best deals we’ve seen this year.

The PlayStation Classic launched earlier this week, and we’ve already gone hands-on with it. It’s a great option for the old-time gamer, and we even called it “gaming nostalgia personified” in our review. That’s not the only thing, though. We’re giving a PlayStation Classic away to one lucky winner! If you didn’t pre-order one (or just were holding off for a sale), nothing is better than free! Be sure to enter the giveaway soon, however, as we’ll be choosing a winner this coming Wednesday, the 12th!

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• Four must-have Sony PlayStation Classic accessories for an improved experience
• The new Elago Apple Watch Stand is a throwback bound to be loved by Game Boy enthusiasts
• Nomad launches the Rugged Case for Moment, compatible with all Moment lenses
• The sketchbooks of Star Wars costume designer John Mallo will be auctioned off next week
• These unique kitchen tools for under $40 will help you create a fabulous Christmas breakfast
• Brace yourselves Crash Team Racing fans, it looks like a remaster may be on the way
• More retro Switch Online games coming this month: Ninja Gaiden, Wario’s Woods, more
• eBay launches ’12 Days of Incredible Savings Event’ with deals on Apple, Google, more
• LEGO announces seasonal BrickHeadz for 2019 with notable new Dragon Dance Guy, more
• The new Razer Blade Stealth brings an updated design, powerful specs, and more to the table
• Cozy up by the fire with these four new books on our December Reading List
• Analogue partners with Ghostly to unleash a gorgeous, limited edition Super Nt SNES console
• Amazon Best of Prime 2018 details this year’s best-sellers, including one big surprise
• LEGO expands its brick-built City lineup with new 2,500-piece Creator Expert Corner Garage
• Amazon had a record-breaking weekend, here’s what you bought the most of at 9to5toys
• Create tempo-synced social media posts in minutes with Roland’s Beat Sync Maker for iOS
• Big Mouth Billy Bass enters the 21st century with Amazon Alexa compatibility, preorder now
• Here’s when you can jump in to Red Dead Online, starts today for some
• V-MODA’s BassFit Wireless Headphones focus on durability to crush the competition
• Roku TV Wireless Speakers pair easily, automatically adjust volume, and ship tomorrow
• Raspberry Pi’s latest 3 Model A+ brings processor/thermal improvements, more
• New Mac mini Travel Cases from WaterField are now up for pre-order starting from $59
• eBay 2018 Toy Book highlights rare and retro toys to bring in shoppers with a dose of nostalgia
• PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is officially coming to PlayStation 4 on December 7th
• Nomad unveils luxurious leather home for your AirPods case, pre-order now
• Game Awards highlights & trailers: Far Cry New Dawn, Mortal Kombat 11, Outer Worlds, more
• eBay home services aim to affordably take the headache out of setting up new gear
• Mountain Hardwear’s Gift Guide offers fresh ideas for cold weather adventurers
• CORSAIR announces the VENGEANCE 5180 pre-built gaming PC
• Amazon Go appears set to bring autonomous shopping to airports next year, report says
• Hands-on: LEGO Vestas Wind Turbine is a highly-desired blast from the past w/ a premium price tag
• Game Awards highlights & trailers: Far Cry New Dawn, Mortal Kombat 11, Outer Worlds, more

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Top Deals |

You can pick up an iPhone 7 128GB for just $320 at Amazon (Refurb, Orig. $749)

• The Xiaomi Mi Box S streamer supports 4K, HDR and Google Assistant for $40 shipped (Reg. $60)
• Enter the Google Assistant ecosystem for $22.50 shipped with Insignia’s VoiceSmart Speaker
• Netgear’s ReadyNAS RN212 2-Bay NAS is down to a new Amazon low at $160 (20% off)
• Bring home a retro Asteroids Arcade1Up arcade machine for $199 (Reg. $250+)
• Capture the holidays with Polaroid’s affordable 1080p action camera: $30 (Reg. $50+)
• The Intex Challenger 1-Person Inflatable Kayak Set is down to $51 shipped at Amazon (Reg. $70)
• Mega Man Official Hardcover Art Book drops to $15.50 at Amazon (Reg. $25+), much more
• Start your Li-Ion tool collection with Hitachi’s 3-piece combo kit at $69 (Reg. $90)
• Logitech’s Harmony Companion falls to its lowest price this year at $92 shipped (Reg. $120)
• Music/Audio Gear Deals from $8: keyboards, tuners, strings, more
• Nintendo $50 eShop Gift Cards now $45 for Costco members + more at up to 20% off
• These 6-inch Moon Lamps w/ wooden stands are 20% off at Amazon, from $20 shipped
• The Calico Critters Red Roof Country Toy Home is at a new Amazon low: $38 (Reg. $70)
• Forget putting up Christmas lights, this LED projector is just $6 with 12 different slides, more
• Make your luggage stand out with SuitFaces Custom Covers for $30
• Refresh your cooking utensils with the Rachael Ray 3-Piece Set at an Amazon low: $12 (Reg. $25)
• Vitamix Explorian Blenders are up to $130 off at Amazon: $220 (Refurb, Orig. $350)
• Multi-year magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, Women’s Health, Popular Science, more
• Clean your home w/ the Bissell PowerForce Upright Vacuum Cleaner for $27 (Refurb, Orig. $60)
• Dyson’s Pure Hot + Cool 3-in-1 cleans the air, heats, and is your biggest fan: $170 (Refurb, Orig. $600)
• Banana Republic updates your look with 40% off sitewide + an extra 10% off sweaters
• Organize your holiday decorations with these handy storage options for $20 or less
• The FOREO LUNA mini 2 will give you clearer skin in 2 minutes a day: $104 (Reg. $140)
• Buy select DC movies from $5 on VUDU, get $8 off your Aquaman movie ticket
• Do your own oil changes & tire rotations with a 4-ton hydraulic bottle jack $11
• Vera Bradley’s Holiday Sale discounts MacBook backpacks, luggage, and more from $34
• Give the kids or grandparents an iPhone 7 Plus for $410 shipped this year (Refurb)
• Apple Watch Series 4 deals: New from $385 or up to $144 off in excellent open-box condition
• Nomad’s Sport Strap for Apple Watch drops to $25 with our code (Reg. $40)
• This week’s best iTunes movie deals: Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, 4K from $5, more
• Brave the Tower of Fortune as the third entry in the series drops to $2 on iOS + more
• Pixelmator Pro drops down to $30 on Mac today alongside major new update (Reg. $40)
• Digits Tape Calculator is now down at $2 on the App Store (Reg. up to $4)
• Become a cybernetic JYDGE and eradicate crime for just $2 on iOS (Reg. $9)
• Get your Drift on in Real Car Racing for iOS, now FREE (Reg. $1)
• Bring home three Google Wifi 802.11ac Mesh Routers for $211.50 shipped (Reg. $250)
• Save $100 on the Nest Third Gen. Learning Thermostat, now down to $149 shipped
• B&H takes up to 30% off the Ring Video Doorbell 2 at $139 and the Doorbell Pro at $199
• Act quick and save 10% on Sonos speakers in eBay’s sitewide sale
• Kano’s Co Touch Kit at $207 (Reg. $280), Harry Potter Kit for $72, more
• Bose refurb headphones and speakers from $81: SoundSport Free, QuietComfort 20, more
• Amazon has Harman Kardon’s Alexa-enabled Allure Home Speaker for $166 (Reg. $250)
• Smartphone Accessories: mophie Powerstation 6000mAh Battery Bank $35, more
• Save on Arlo Security Cameras: Q 1080p $100 ($30 off), Audio Doorbell bundle $350, more
• Jackery’s Portable Power Station has AC, more w/ a 67000mAh battery: $250 (Reg. $300)
• Bring the grill inside this winter, Tenergy’s Smokeless model is now $140 (Reg. $180)
• Blast off with LEGO’s Batman Bat-Space Shuttle at $53 shipped (Reg. $70), more from $5.50
• Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: CityMaps2Go Pro, Tower of Fortune, more
• Today’s Best Game Deals: Diablo III Eternal Switch $40, Ni no Kuni II $20, more
• Shutterfly takes 25% off sitewide, including custom holiday cards you can design as you please
• Amazon offers a 24-pack of Prismacolor Colored Pencils for just $7, a perfect stocking stuffer
• Gear up for game day with up to 30% off NCAA apparel & accessories at Amazon
• Amazon takes up to 50% off the new J.Crew Mercantile, with outerwear & more from $11
• Amazon has your ugly Christmas sweaters today for $21 in various styles
• Ditch the Anova price w/ Gourmia’s Sous Vide for just $60 shipped (Reg. $90)
• Never walk out to a cold car again w/ this Compustar remote start system for $240 installed
• Stay organized on your next trip w/ this 6-piece eBags packing cube set for $30 (Reg. $50)
• The Bowflex Blaze Home Gym offers over 60 full-body workouts for $550 shipped (Reg. $800)

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