Blue Microphones has made quite a name for itself as one of the top consumer audio manufacturers on the market today. Its podcasting gear regularly tops best seller lists at online retailers. The company has now released a new option for capturing voiceovers on-the-go. Its new Raspberry microphone is designed for use with iOS devices or a Mac thanks to Lightning and USB connectivity.

With a focus on ease-of-use and a plug-n-play design, it’s made to be thrown in your bag while you’re out on the road. There is a built-in headphone jack, volume control knob and a patent-pending Internal Acoustic Diffuser that is made to recreate studio-grade recordings while filtering out unwanted noise. The new Blue Raspberry Microphone is available for purchase today at Amazon for $199.99.

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(Update): Amazon Prime members can now pre-order Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS for $31.99 shipped (Reg. $40, releases Dec 2nd).

In today’s best game/app deals, Amazon is offering Final Fantasy XIV Online on PS4 and PC for just $14.99 Prime shipped. That’s more half the price of Steam and the best price we can find. This pack comes with both A Realm Reborn and Heavensward. And remember, you can’t combine your Steam purchases of this game with today’s deal, they are two separate versions in terms of expansions. And if you already own A Realm Reborn on PS4, Heavensward is down at just $9.99 Prime shipped right now (Reg. up to $20).

Also over at Amazon, you’ll find Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege on Xbox One for just $20.99 Prime shipped. That’s $10+ below the average and the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. “Five versus Five. Infiltrate versus Fortify. Team-based strategy meets intense, tactical combat.”

The PlayStation Store has kicked off a special sale just for PS Plus members. While you will find Final Fantasy Online above for less there are some standouts here like Mighty No. 9 for just $11.99 (lowest we have tracked, $15 on Amazon) and ABZU for $13.99 (Reg. $20), plus many more.

Amazon is still offering an extra 20% off a series of gaming peripherals, the Microsoft Xbox One S promo w/ free games is still live and here is the new Free App of the Week. You’ll find the rest of today’s most notable iOS deals down below:

Ongoing game deals/promotions:

• Microsoft Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller for $119.99 shipped w/ code EMCENGL57
• The Last Of Us Remastered $9.99 & Last of Us Outbreak Day PS4 Theme free (Reg. $3).
• Mirror’s Edge Catalyst from $29.49 on PS4 and Xbox One (Reg. $35+)
• LEGO Jurassic World from $16.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $20+)
• Xbox One (and Xbox One S) Media Remote under $19 Prime shipped.
• Amazon Prime Pre-order deals 20% off

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In today’s Daily Deals we have from A4C via Amazon the certified refurbished SanDisk 32GB Flash Drive w/ Lightning Connector for $24.95 Prime shipped. That’s $45 off the original list price and the lowest we can find for it.

With this previous gen. (Current gen.) flash drive, you can easily transfer photos and videos between your iPhone, iPad, PCs and more. Also, you can quickly free up memory on your devices. It works iOS devices with Lightning connectors and it can auto sync photos and videos from the camera roll when connected. Rated 3.7/5 stars by over 600 Amazon shoppers and we reviewed it here. A 90-day warranty applies. 

More new deals for today:

JBL Clip+ Splashproof Bluetooth Speaker $25 (Reg. $40) | Daily Steals

• Toshiba 32-inch LED 720p HDTV $110 (Orig. $130) | Best Buy
• Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker $100 (Orig. $200) | Best Buy
• Cheerson Quadcopter with SD Card $20 + $5 shipping (Orig. $34) | Meh
• Mental Beats Dual or 4 USB Home Chargers $10 (Orig. $20) | Groupon
• Dr. Dre urBeats2 In-Ear Headphones $35 (Orig. $130) | Yugster
• JBL Boost TV Compact TV Speaker $175 (Orig. $200) | Worldwide Stereo

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Retro gaming enthusiasts are likely familiar with 8bitdo and its beautiful retro gaming controllers. By leveraging Bluetooth technology, the brand has been able to bring modern day amenities to old school consoles. 8bitdo has taken to Kickstarter to unveil its latest creation, this time inspired by the Apple II. The AP40 is a full-featured controller with load-out buttons, directional pad and analog joysticks. It is compatible with a multitude of devices, including iPhone and iPad, Mac/Windows, Android and more.

Features aside, Apple enthusiasts are sure to be drawn in by its design aesthetics. The AP40 takes it cues from Apple’s original multi-colored logo. It is splashed with bright hues and a tiny Apple leaf on top. What’s more, 8bitdo includes a tiny keyboard like stand for holding your smartphone or tablet while gaming. Available for pre-order today, the AP40 has an early bird price of $49 and is slated to ship in January if all goes to plan. Check out the rest of 8bitdo’s lineup for more retro-inspired accessories.

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It was nearly two years ago to the date that we first showed off This is Ground’s original Mod Tablet carrying case. Since then, it’s gone through two extensive revisions resulting in the release of the new third generation model last week. We’ve been able to spend some time with the Mod 3 over the last while in an attempt to apply it in real life scenarios.

Wrapped in Italian Leather and geometrically designed, this carryall screams attention to detail with Mad Men design cues. The latest version is slightly bigger, includes a Tile Bluetooth tracking device and ships with all inserts.

How’d it do? Head below to find out.

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Aukey via Amazon offers its 6 port USB Charger with 8 Outlets Surge Protector for $29.99, but if you use the code 8AUPOWER the price drops to $24.99 Prime shipped. That’s $5 off the regular price and the lowest we’ve seen it at Amazon. With 8 outlets and 6 USB ports you can consolidate all of your charging needs. It also features a 5 foot cable, bottom mounting ports, an on/off switch and up to 6A total output from the USB ports. Rated 4.5/5 stars from 30 Amazon shoppers. 

More accessory deals:

Trianium Wallet Case for iPhone 7 Plus $1 w/ code NAEY8EN4 (Reg. $16) | Amazon 

• AUKEY 4×4 Power Strip w/ 4 USB charging ports $17 (Reg. $22) | Amazon
  • w/ code 6AUPOWER
• GOOLOO Car Jump Starter and 12000mAh Power bank $39 (Reg. $60) | Amazon
  • w/ code WI2D7E54
• Modal Dual Layer Case for iPhone 7 $12.49 (Orig. $25) | Best Buy
• Klipsch R6 In-Ear Bluetooth Headphones $60 (Orig. $150) | Daily Steals
• Nike+ FuelBand SE Fitness Monitor (Refurb) $30 (Orig. $35) | Expansys
• Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker $140 (Orig. $500) | Groupon
• Polk Audio BOOM Swimmer Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $15 (Orig. $60) | A4C
• Kicker Vapor Headphones With In-Line Mic $99 (Orig. $150) | Worldwide Stereo

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Now that you’ve finally gotten your mitts on iPhone 7, it’s high time that you pick up some fresh Lightning cables. Today you can get a 3.3-ft Apple-certified MFi Lightning cable by Mpow for just $3.99 Primed shipped when you enter coupon code 5OIJ4SYW at checkout. Or buy a 2-pack for $7.99 Prime shipped with coupon code HZ4AQL26. While you’re on Amazon, go ahead and buy this 5-pack of Aukey Micro-USB cables for $2.99 with coupon code AU5CABLE to keep your Android devices juiced up.

Don’t hesitate to take a chance on these cables. Mpow is known for making high-quality gadgets and accessories.

Also available: Key 3.4A Dual Travel Wall Charger w/ 3.2-ft MFi Lightning Cable $5.49 (Reg. $10) w/ coupon code LNLRW29F.

And be sure to check out our previous roundups if you’re looking for a specific style Lightning cable:

• Keychain Lightning Cables
• Short Lightning Cables
• Ultra-Tough Lightning Cables
• Unique/Cool Lightning Cables
• and more

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