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Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys. For well-over a decade he has covered everything from video games and smart home devices to iPhone and MagSafe accessories, EDC gear, and just about everything in between. A professional audio engineer/producer, he also specializes in home recording, microphones, digital audio, and streaming gear. See something cool out there? Developing the next viral Apple gear accessory? Or just want to talk deals? Contact him directly at justin@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, and more.

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Nintendo’s New SNES-themed 3DS XL + Mario Kart coming holiday 2017, pre-order now

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A couple months ago, Nintendo unveiled one of the most impressive options in its 3DS line yet. At the time, European gamers were treated with a New 3DS XL designed to look like the classic SNES system from overseas, but there was no sign the machine would be coming stateside. While some of us (other than the lucky winner of our giveaway) won’t get a chance to own one of those special little SNES Edition consoles Nintendo re-released, the New 3DS XL SNES Edition is now here to fill the void.
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This Nintendo Switch clone can play thousands of retro NES/SNES/N64 games [Video]

Just last month Nintendo announced that most of its classic arcade titles from back in the day would be making their way to Switch. Certainly exciting news for nostalgic gamers, but we are still waiting for a proper, full-blown retro game store for NES and SNES titles, among others. While many of us will have to stick with PC-based emulations, some tinkerers are sick of waiting for an official storefront and less-than-ideal desktop ROMs.

We recently published a detailed breakdown of how to create your very Retro Pi gaming console from scratch using nothing but readily-available consumer products. And just recently we spotted a homemade Nintendo Switch clone designed by Tim Lindquist to play just about any vintage title you can think of.
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Reg. $80/$64

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con: Gray or Neon Yellow for $64 shipped (Reg. $80)

Toys R Us via Rakuten is offering the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) in Gray or Neon Yellow for $63.99 shipped. Simply use code FLASH20 at checkout to redeem the special price. And remember, guest checkout won’t cut it here, you’ll need to log in to your Rakuten account. That’s $16 off the regular price/Amazon and a dollar or so below our previous mention.
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Reg. $40/$30

Oral-B White Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Toothbrush: $30 (Reg. $40+)

Amazon is offering the Oral-B White Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Toothbrush for $29.99 shipped after you clip the $10 on-page coupon. That’s at least $10 off the going rate, matching our previous mention and the best price we can find. It goes for $40 at Walmart, for comparison. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 5,800 Amazon customers.
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IK Multimedia unveils a new sub-$100 audio interface for iOS and Mac

IK Multimedia has had a solid year thus far, releasing some of the most versatile and affordable gear for mobile musicians out there. The company has positioned itself quite well ahead of the looming holiday buying fiesta, having already released new flagship models of all its most popular gear. Some of which include the new iRig Keys I/O MIDI Controller, the iLoud Micro Monitors, the Syntronik virtual instrument suite and the iRig Pro I/O we recently went hands-on with. Just with those products alone, that about rounds out what any mobile producer or beginner would ever need, but IK isn’t done just yet.

The company just unveiled its latest microphone pre-amp interface for iOS and Mac users updating the now aging predecessor.
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$20+ off

Pad & Quill iPad Pro case sale: Contega Linen $99, Oxford Leather $108, more

After just recently releasing its new Heritage Apple Watch Band, Pad & Quill is now offering $10 off all of its iPad Pro cases. In fact, you can knock an extra 10% off of that as well, using code PQ16 at checkout. Regularly as much as $130, these are some of the best prices we have seen all year on Pad & Quill’s leather and linen iPad Pro covers. Shipping is free across the board. You’ll find some of our top picks from the sale using the above promo code down below. 


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Reg. $35+/$25

Igloo’s 60-Quart Ice Cube Roller Cooler now under $25 Prime shipped

Amazon is offering the Igloo Ice Cube Roller Cooler (60-Quart, Ocean Blue) for $24.44 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. Matched over at Academy Sports and Outdoors with extra shipping fees. That’s a few cents below the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for, $12+ under the next best listings and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 200 Amazon customers. 
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Applebee’s, Cabela’s, IHOP, more gift cards up to 20% off w/ free shipping

We are back again today with a nice list of gift card deals. This morning we saw discounted iTunes credit go live and now we have up to 18% off IHOP, Applebee’s, Cabela’s and much more. As usual, these deals come courtesy of trusted dealer SVM Giftcards and the official PayPal eBay Store. PayPal’s deals come via email within hours (up to 24 hours) and SVM ships them right to your front door for free.
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Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Batman Arkham City GOTY, Pool Break 3D, more

(Update): Grab a $100 iTunes credit for $85 with email delivery from PayPal

In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Neo Monsters, Pool Break 3D, Street Fighter IV CE, Batman Arkham City GOTY for Mac and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:


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Best iPhone & iPad Lightning Interfaces for home or on-the-go recording

Recording on iPhone and iPad has never been so exciting. With the plethora of software in combination with the near endless list of hardware options out there, it is easier than ever to record full songs, podcasts and even soundtracks directly to a mobile Apple device. We have always been big fans of what IK Multimedia has done in the space and companies like Apogee and Focusrite continue to turn out high-quality recording solutions for mobile producers.

We thought it would be a great time, ahead of the busy holiday season, to break down some of the best options out there for 2017. Down below you’ll find our top picks for the best Lightning iOS Interfaces in various price ranges to keep the tape rolling on all your mobile masterpieces…
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Reg. $20/$14

Make preparing dinner even easier w/ this 5-Blade Mandoline: $14 Prime shipped

Lifewit Direct (100% positive in the last 12 months for 2,629 ratings) via Amazon is offering its 5-Blade Mandoline Vegetable Slicer for $19.99. But if you use code ZKW2QCSA at checkout, your total drops to $13.99. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about $5 under the regular price and the lowest we have tracked. Rated 4+ stars from over 70 Amazon customers.
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Protect your Nintendo Switch w/ this case + play stand for under $8 Prime shipped

(Update 10/18 4:15pm): iVAPO via Amazon is offering its Nintendo Switch Carrying Case with Large Mesh Pocket for just $5.93 Prime shipped using code QJ3W38HF at checkout (Reg. $11).

Jelly Comb Direct (100% positive in the last 12 months from 9,749 ratings) via Amazon is offering its Nintendo Switch Protective Case Play Stand for just $7.64. Simply use code 5KTUJKWE during checkout. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s more than 20% below the original listing, about $1.50 under the going rate and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars on Amazon.
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The adorable Funko POP! Star Wars Last Jedi Porg can be yours for $7.50

Porgs are the newest, most adorable additions to the Star Wars cast of characters. One of the little penguin-like creatures made a brief appearance in the latest trailer for the Last Jedi (seen below) and will now be immortalized as one of those amazing little FunKo POP! figures. You can now grab the Funko POP! Star Wars: The Last Jedi Porg for just $7.50 on Amazon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25.
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Sony PS4 Sale of the Dead from $5: Resident Evil 7, Witcher 3, Alien Isolation, more

As Halloween quickly approaches, Sony has now kicked off week 1 of its Sale of the Dead promotion on PSN. We are seeing deals on loads of spooky PS4 titles from Resident Evil to Dead Island and even a solid price on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to match what Xbox gamers got this morning. Keep in mind, you’ll need to be a PS Plus member to get the prices listed below, but many of the deals are notable without as well.
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Reg. $10/$10

Bring home a brand new 2.6-Quart Rice Cooker for $10 (Today only)

Today only, as part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering Insignia 2.6-Quart Rice Cooker for $9.99. It ships free in orders over $35 or you can pick it up in-store to avoid the $5+ shipping fee. Also available via Best Buy’s eBay Store but you will get hit with $8 shipping. That’s $10 off the usual listing and the best price we can find anywhere. Rated 4+ stars from over 180 Best Buy customers.
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WaterField unveils its leather Ranger Holster for iPhone 8/Plus/X, pre-order now

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The San Francisco-based accessory maker WaterField has been pumping out high-quality, hand-made gear for years now. Along with a few other major players in the space, its designs and products are among our favorite options for keeping our coveted Apple devices covered and safe.

After Apple unveiled the new iPhone 8/Plus along with the edge-to-edge iPhone X, it was only a matter of time before WaterField introduced its new carriers. While the company already has a few options for the new devices, today it is launching the Ranger iPhone 8/Plus/X Leather Holster Case…
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Amazon offers deep deals on Gain laundry products from $10 Prime shipped

Amazon is currently offering a pair of $3 coupons on a series of Gain laundry products. Just be sure to clip the $3 coupon on both this page and this one. There are a number of products that appear in both sales offering a quick $6 off. Along with solid ratings, everything ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. We have picked a few notable options below to get you started:
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Sony debuts mirror-finish Star Wars Battlefront 2 PS4 Pro console bundle, more

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It is shaping up to be a big holiday season for the Star Wars franchise. The latest entry in the film series is set to hit theaters in mid-December while the sequel to Battlefront is releasing on November 17th for all major gaming consoles. Just last week EA kicked off the early beta for Star Wars Battlefront 2, giving gamers a chance to get a sneak peak at some of the title’s new additions along with a taste of various game modes. While reviews were somewhat lackluster for the initial Battlefront release, it looks as though EA has tidied up most of the rough edges this time around.

Sony certainly seems to think it will be a success this time around considering the new PlayStation bundles it just announced. Both PS4 Pro and the standard version are getting the Star Wars treatment just in time for the holidays with a pair of new limited edition console bundles.
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