Justin Kahn

Good morning and welcome to Best of 9to5Toys Weekly – a one-stop shop for all of the week’s best deals on Apple gear, Samsung and Android tech, accessories for smartphones and Macs, intelligent household upgrades, and even deals to update your wardrobe. This week’s best are ushered in by the now updated Amazon early fall Prime Day sale, the lowest prices ever on the latest 2K and 4K Ring smart doorbells from just $40, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, a notable weekend adidas sale, ongoing Googlebook pre-order deals, loads iPhone 18 Pro accessories, and today is your last chance at Nintendo’s giant September sale. Everything awaits below.

One of the best early fall Prime Day deals live right now has Apple’s latest flagship AirPods Pro 3 down at $50 off the list price. And with the new iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4 out in the wild, AirPods Pro 3 might be the best way to elevate the experience. 

While we might still see the pre-order discount on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake continue, today is your very last shot at the Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale. Ranging from a collection of Switch and Switch 2 titles to hardware, collectibles, and more, the final 24 hours of the big Nintendo sale has begun. You’ll find a massive lineup of Switch game deals down below alongside discounts on Nintendo’s Talking Flower and Alarmo sound clock collectibles, as well as the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller at 30% off, and much more.

Amazon Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

Walmart Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

GameStop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

eShop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon

Giant selection of classic Nintendo t-shirts, hoodies, more on sale from $17 at Amazon

Joining the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, Amazon has just brought back its early launch deal on AirPods 5 at $125. 

Joining the now updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon, this weekend’s best Apple deals are starting off with the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and an ongoing all-time low on the single AirTag 2 listing. We also have a series of early launch deals on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, not to mention a nearly $200 clearance deal on Apple Watch Ultra 3. As far as the Mac goes, the $150 discounts on M5 MacBook Air are up for grabs alongside as much as $50 off the new Mac Studio and Mac mini releases. Everything awaits below alongside a host of iPhone 18 Pro accessories and cases. 

After Best Buy launched Meta boutiques across the country so folks can try out the latest AI glasses for themselves, Meta is about now ready to take the stage for its biggest event of the year. While Zucks will probably takes us into the metaverse and deliver some updates on the company’s AI initiatives at some point during tonight’s Meta Connect 2026 keynote, it is the hardware with next-generation AI glasses and the “Phoenix” mixed reality experience we have our eye on. 

The updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon is rolling and Friday’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll. Highlights include American Hero, Across the Sea of Suns, Be A Detective, They Said. It’ll Be Fun, They Said, Belisarius Cawl: The Great Work: Warhammer 40,000 (Unabridged), Bikin’ and Brotherhood, A Nest of Snakes, A Mob Story, and more. Just be sure to scope out AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and this 2-pack of Beats 5-foot woven USB-C cables at the $14 Amazon low while you’re at it.

The flagship AirPods Pro 3 are still $50 off and the new AirPods 5 are now available, but Amazon is now offering a clearance deal on the now previous base model AirPods 4 down at $89 shipped. You will also find AirPods 4 with ANC down at $119 (just keep in mind you can get the new AirPods 5 with ANC at $129 – no wireless charging case here though), Chances are this deal will not last for very long (it has been going in and out of stock today). 

Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready alongside the original Castlevania game you can now score for FREE Android. Highlights include AVILION forever, Dead God Land – Light Survival, Muse Dash, Sea of Stars, Deus Ex GO, Super Onion Boy 2, and more. Just be sure to dive into this week’s Nothing deals: Ear (3a) at $79, the new Buds Neo at the $21 all-time low, Headphone (a) at up to 30% off, and Phone (4a) from $449, as well as Galaxy Z Fold 8 at $250 off (Amazon low). The apps await below. 

There are 8 million different leather and plastic iPhone 18 Pro cases out there, but not very many quite like these Luriax models. They are finished with a soft and luxurious suede-like material, and here are my personal thoughts after testing them out with Apple’s pro-grade handset.

It’s not just Pokemon and Zelda celebrating this year – 2026 marks 40 years of the Belmont’s tirelessly battling the forces of evil in the iconic Castlevania franchise. And to celebrate, Konami is dishing out a FREE port of the original NES game on iOS and Android. 

Friday’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Be Cool, Entourage, Lethal Weapon, Mortal Kombat 4-Film Bundle, Step Brothers, The Other Guys, and more. Just be sure to dive into the now updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon, Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, and this 2-pack of Beats 5-foot woven USB-C cables at the $14 Amazon low.

The early Prime Big Deal Days sale has now been updated with a series of new deals. We have already highlighted the new all-time lows on the latest Ring 4K smart doorbells at $100 off, but Amazon is also offering a giant 60% discount on the latest wireless Ring Battery Doorbell 2K at just $40. 

Alongside the ongoing $250 price drop on the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 over at Amazon, we are also tracking a solid $100 drop on the significantly more affordable Galaxy A57 – you can now land one unlocked at $450. 

Alongside the now updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon, Friday’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready to roll as well. Joining the limited-time FREE port of
Castlevania: 40th Anniversary, today’s highlights include AVILION forever, MuseDash, Sea of Stars, Monster Boy, The Curse of Issyos, RPG Marenian Tavern Story, and more. Just be sure to dive into the ongoing discount on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, the new 2026 M5 Max Mac Studio at $50 off, and this 2-pack of Beats 5-foot woven USB-C cables at the $14 Amazon low. The apps await below.

The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake deal is still live at Amazon and time is now starting to wind down on the big Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale, but Woot has launched a notable Switch game sale today. On top of a long list of titles already marked down in price, you can land an additional 20% off when you checkout in the Woot mobile app (an extra 30% for new Woot customers). The available titles include both Switch and Switch 2 games, from Metroid and Tomadachi Life, to Mario Galaxy, Super Mario 3D World, Pokemon titles, Paper Mario, Kirby, Super Smash Bros. and some Zelda games as well. Many of these games will drop a touch lower than the prices we are seeing at Amazon right now. This special Woot offer is available for today only, so get in there while you still can. 

Amazon Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

Walmart Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

GameStop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

eShop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon

At gamescom last month, CD Project Red gave us our first proper look at the upcoming Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past story expansion, but it also revealed the upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered with loads of enhancements. The remaster is set to release for FREE next week to those who already own the brilliant original game. And if you don’t, it is now 50% off. 

Amazon has now updated its early Prime Big Deal Days sale with new discounts and we are here to gather up all of the most notable Nothing offers. Much of the brand’s latest releases are catching some deals right now, including the Headphone (a) and a return all-time low on the Nothing Ear (3a) Wireless Earbuds at $79. However, those discounts also join price drops on Nothing Phone (4a) Pro from $449 and the ultra-affordable new CMF Buds Neo at just $21 Prime shipped. Everything awaits on this page and has been collected for you below.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Buy for $56 (Reg. $79)

What we love

This is the previous-generation Switch Nintendo Pro Controller, but it works on the new Switch 2 and some folks actually prefer the feel of it. There is no GameChat button here either, but deals on these official Nintendo gamepads are rare and this is the lowest Amazon price ever.

Beats 5-foot Woven USB-C Cable 2-Pack

Buy for $14 (Reg. $35)

What we love

It’s the new 10-foot 240W model, but we are talking about a pair of 5-foot woven Beats USB-C cables here for just $14 – the lowest price ever. Compatible with both Apple and Android devices, they are great options for your EDC, headphones, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto – especially at $7 a pop.

Alongside the return of the early launch deals on the much more affordable M6 Mac mini, those looking to step to the more powerful new 2026 Mac Studio Apple just released will find it sitting at a new all-time low on Amazon right now. 

After the official announcement of this year’s giant 48-hour fall Prime Day sale, Amazon launched the early Prime Big Deal Days offers and has now updated them with loads of the new discounts. 

Alongside the ongoing discount on AirPods Pro 3 and the launch deals on the new Beats 360 over-ear headphones, Amazon is also knocking $50 off the latest Beats Powerbeats Pro 2. And you’ll find them at over $100 off in “excellent” open-box condition via Best Buy. 

Today only, as part of its new gaming sale, Woot is offering an extra 20% off already discounted Switch games and the base model Switch 2 console. Just after the price increase bumped the console up to $500 earlier this month, Woot has Switch 2 “Grade A” refurb units down at $410, and even lower for new Woot customers. 

Amazon officially announced its massive upcoming fall Prime Day sale today and the early Prime Big Deal Days are now live. Amazon is giving us a three week lead up to its giant 48-hour October sale event and, along with it, we are already tracking loads of notable early discounts alongside some special promotions for Prime members. 

Today’s lineup of the best Apple Books deals is now ready to roll, including titles like A Beacon in the Night, A Cold and Shallow Shore, A Devil’s Chaplain, A Feather So Black, A Wolf in the Woods, After Dark, My Sweet, Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said, and more. Just be sure to check out this deal on AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 all-time low clearance offers at $200 off, and the launch discount on the brand new Beats 360 ANC headphones while you’re at it.

We are now in the final 48 hours of the big Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale. Joining the giant selection of Switch games, hardware, and even the ongoing Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake discount, Amazon also has a giant selection of Nintendo apparel (tees, hoodies, and more) on sale right now for Prime members starting from just $16.99 shipped.

Amazon officially revealed its upcoming fall Prime Day sale and has already launched the early sale event. This has, as per usual, promoted loads of brands to launch their own early sales, and there are already some seriously great deals live right now. From AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and nearly $200 off Apple Watch Ultra 3, to new all-time lows on the latest Ring 4K Doorbells at $100 off, deep discounts on EcoFlow power stations, and Walmart’s massive 2026 GeForce Week sale, there are loads of big-time deals live right now that might (will) not even still be available come Prime Big Deal Days in early October. Scope them out below. 

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 have officially arrived and we are still tracking some early launch deals on a number of configurations at Amazon. You will find those waiting down below, but the Amazon clearance deals on two of the nicest Apple Watch Ultra configurations are now back in-stock at nearly $200 off. 

Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Easy Delivery Co., Human Fall Flat, FrogBoy, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, MAYATCH, Cyberlords – Arcology PREMIUM, Laser Tanks: Pixel RPG, and more. Just be sure to dive into today’s Pixel 11 deals, these TCL NXTPAPER Android phones at up to 30% off, and the ongoing Googlebook pre-order deals. The apps await below.

Joining some launch deals on the M6 Mac mini and Apple Watch Ultra 4, Amazon is carrying over some of the light discounts on the new Apple Watch Series 12 into this week. While pricing is jumping around a bit on various configurations, there is a collection of models you can land at launch pricing right now. 

Today’s lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like 20-Movie Horror Collection, Escape from L.A., Executive Decision, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fast & Furious 10-Movie Collection, Ferrari, Fury, Get Shorty / Be Cool Bundle, and more. On your way down, score the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 Milanese all-time low clearance deals at $200 off, and the launch discount on the brand new Beats 360 ANC headphones while you still can.

The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is quickly approaching, and Rockstar just put the epic Goodtime State – Vice City Collector’s Box up for pre-order. This thing might sell out quick. 

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.

Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3 and early launch deals on Apple Watch Series 12, Amazon has also now brought back the launch discount on Apple’s new 24GB M6 Mac mini. 

The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and so have a sizable collection of new case options. If you’re not going with one of Apple’s new 18 Pro covers, we have already rounded up some of the best options over at 9to5Mac, but we have also secured some early exclusive discounts on a range of case styles for 9to5 readers, from metal and leather, to wood and suede-like options. Alongside some early discounts on more affordable models from Spigen, TORRAS, and others, you can head below to land some exclusive discounts.

Today’s lineup of the best iOS game and app deals is now ready with titles like Quakeline, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD, Kingdom Rush Vengeance TD Game, Juicy Realm, Moncage, Otaku’s Adventure, To the Moon, Sands of Salzaar, and more. Just be sure to dive the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 Milanese all-time low clearance deals at nearly $200 off, and the launch discount on the brand new Beats 360 ANC headphones.

The the physical copy of the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is still available at $10 off via Amazon, and it might not be for much longer, but there is also only 48-hours left on the big Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale as well. From a rare all-time low on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller at 30% off to a plethora of Switch and Switch 2 game deals, this week is a great time to shore up your back catalogue and land some deals on new titles. The Nintendo Switch Sports Resort pre-order discount at $10 off is back in stock at Amazon, and this week’s rare deal on Metroid Prime Remastered is now live again down at $27.99 Prime shipped – this is 30% off and quickly went out of stock after this week’s Nintendo sale went live.

But there’s a whole lot more than that down below:

• Pikmin 3 Deluxe $42 (Reg. $60)
• BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster $32 (Reg. $40)
• Disney Afternoon Collection Switch 2 $35 (Reg. $40)
• DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Switch 2 $45 (Reg. $60)
• Kirby Air Riders Switch 2 $51 (Reg. $70)

Amazon Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

Walmart Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

GameStop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

eShop Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale

Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon

While we are still tracking some notable discounts on 15-inch models via the official Apple refurb store at up to $300 off, Amazon is currently offering a selection of 13-inch 24GB M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off the list price. 

The first cash discounts on Pixel 11 landed a couple weeks ago on Amazon for a brief time, but there are some notable open-box offers in “excellent” condition at Best Buy this week worth a look – some of the most affordable models are in and around the $150 off mark. 

Alongside this week’s collection of TCL NXTPAPER Android tablets starting down at $160, the early fall prime daytime Day sale is also delivering some discounts across the brand’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro and 60 XE NXTPAPER Android phones starting from $180 shipped (up to 30% off) 

One of Hyper’s latest MacBook and Mac mini/Studio accessories is back down at the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon – the HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 Dock with SSD Enclosure at $80 off. 

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Buy for $12.50 (Reg. $15)

What we love

“Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is not.” This is the first book in the wildly popular Dungeon Crawler Carl series, complete with bonus material exclusive to this version and it is now sitting down at the lowest price to date.

We have had a steady string of discounts on Apple’s Magic Keyboards this week, and today the most affordable of them all is down at $79.99 shipped via Amazon. 

Beats USB-Woven Short Cable

Buy for $7.50 (Reg. $19)

What we love

These short cables can be super handy if you ask me – they keep things super neat and tidy when you just don’t need some 6-footer, and stow away cleanly. This is also a more premium braided option from the Beats collection for the price of a couple cups of coffee – the lowest price ever.