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.
The Back & Forth word search-style game is now available for free on the App Store. Regularly $1, this is the first time we have seen the game go free since way back in 2012. The app was recently updated with enhanced graphics for iOS 11 and more. Rated 4+ stars from 90 gamers.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Back & Forth, Dogfight Elite, SunVox and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
In today’s best console game deals, Amazon is offering Yakuza 0 on PS4 for $39.99 shipped. That’s $20 off the regular price tag it still fetches at Best Buy and matching the lowest we have tracked. “The story follows Kazuma Kiryu as a junior yakuza member who finds himself in a world of trouble when a simple debt collection goes wrong and his mark winds up murdered.”
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You can play Gran Turismo Sport for free on PS4 ahead of launch later this month. More details here.
Down below you’ll find more console game deals and new products. Your daily iOS/Mac app sales are on the way!
Target is offering Buy One Get One 50% off on Brita Pitcher Filter Refills and more. Add two to your cart to drop your total down to $25.78. Plus if you opt for the Subscribe & Save option you’ll knock it down to $24.49. Shipping is free in orders over $35.
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Nintendo has now kicked off a Sonic Game Sale on the eShop. We are seeing several 3DS and Wii U deals headlined by the original Sonic The Hedgehog and its sequel for $3.59 each. We have picked out some notable deals from the sale down below. The sale ends on October 10th at noon (ET).
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We have been seeing some great freebie weekends and demos go live this year from AAA developers including the likes of Mafia 3, Elder Scrolls Online, For Honor and more. While many of these are likely just part of marketing strategies to bring new players to the game post-release, anytime we can get some free content on PS4 and Xbox One it is a good thing. Having said that, today we have a nice free demo coming for Sony’s new flagship racing title: Gran Turismo Sport.
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Toys R Us has now kicked off an amiibo flash sale so you can get those last few characters for your collection at a discount. Be quick though, it will all be over tonight at 6pm ET. In fact, we also have notable deals on Nintendo’s NFC figures from Target down below as well. Toys R Us offers free shipping on orders over $29 and at Target you’ll need to drop $35+.
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Home Depot is offering the Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery and 12 LED Flashlight bundle for $51.50 shipped. The battery sells for as much as $99 and the flashlight goes for $50 at Home Depot on its own. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 1,300 Amazon customers.
Studio Ghibli and its head creator Hayao Miyazaki have created some of the most amazing animated features over the years. You might consider them the Disney of Japan, but with blood and a slightly more mature sense of storytelling. Either way, all of their best films are being re-released this month and next on Blu-ray and we are starting to see some solid deals on pre-orders.
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Amazon is offering the Igloo Legend 5 Qt. Cooler for $9.67 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s $7 or more off the regular price and within about $1 of the Amazon all-time low. Walmart has the red model for the same price. Rated 4+ stars from 24 Amazon customers.
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Today we have just about all of the hilarious Goat Simulator games on sale for iOS. Regularly $5, we are seeing most of the titles in the series down at $1 each. One standout is the very first price drop on Goat Simulator PAYDAY that features “a flying flamingo, a wheelchairing dolphin, a spitting camel and a goat that’s just really handsome.”
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Disk Diag for Mac, almost the entire Goat Simulator franchise, SkySafari 5 Plus and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Amazon is currently offering an additional 15% off a wide range of Vega health and nutrition products. Everything eligible for the coupon ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25 and has solid ratings.
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With the introduction and growing popularity of Apple’s ARKit and other augmented reality platforms, some very interesting products and apps are starting to hit store shelves. We have seen everything from interesting Sudoku overlays, to powerful measurement software and even Ikea’s new home design app is now in the App Store. But we are also starting to see some interesting products for kids that make use of the reality bending tech.
Parker is an adorable stuffed animal just like those we all know and love, but with some very special tech packed in using Apple’s ARKit platform. Now available in the Apple Store, Parker brings some amazing connected technology alongside powerful augmented reality games and STEM-based activities for children.
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The official Newegg eBay Store is offering the white Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundle for $199.99 shipped. This bundle is regularly $280 and goes for over $250 on Amazon. While we do still have some deals on higher capacity Xbox bundles below, anytime you can bring one of these home for $200, it is notable.
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Amazon is offering the Quickdraw Pro Self-Marking 25-Foot Tape Measure for $8.01 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders of over $25. That’s $22 under the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. It goes for $30 at Home Depot. Rated 3.8/5 stars from over 360 Amazon customers.
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The official Newegg eBay Store is offering the PlayStation 4 Pro with free copies of Dishonored Death of the Outsider and Destiny 2 for just $399.99 shipped. PS4 Pro is regularly $400, so you’re saving roughly $80 or so on the two games. Dishonored 2 and Death of the Outsider are easily some of my favorites and Destiny 2 has received solid reviews since release.
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Amazon has a 3-Pack of Philips Sonicare E-Series replacement toothbrush heads for $14.95 after you clip the $5 on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s more than $10 off the regular price and the best we can find. You’ll knock another dollar off if you opt for Subscribe & Save.
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TacklifeDirect (99% positive in the last 12 months from 3,663 ratings) via Amazon is offering its USB Rechargeable Electric-Arc Lighter (ELY01) for $13.78 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Just make sure you use code TONHJNN6 at checkout. That’s about $6 under the regular price and the lowest we have tracked on this model.
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AirTycoon Online 2 for iOS is now available for free. Regularly $1, you can now download the game to all your iOS devices for nothing. It hasn’t gone free since back in May. Rated 4+ stars from over 110 gamers.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including AirTycoon Online 2, Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition, Super Powerboy and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Sears is offering the 50-Foot Craftsman 5/8-inch All-Rubber Garden Hose for just $19.99. You’ll receive free shipping in orders over $49, otherwise it will run you about $7. This hose regularly sells for around $35 on Amazon and this is the lowest total we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 50 Amazon customers.
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PlayStation Plus members are in for a treat this month. Hideo Kojima’s stealth-action open world masterpiece, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, is now available for free. All you’ll need to do is make sure your PS Plus membership is up to date and you can add this gem to your PS4 library via PSN.
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Amazon has the Chemical Guys Chenille Microfiber Premium Wash Mitt (Lime Green) for $5.13 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Simply clip the 20% on page-coupon to redeem the special price.
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Amazon is offering the 64-Pack of Swiffer Sweeper Dry Sweeping Pads for $11.99. But if you clip the $4 on-page coupon and opt for Subscribe & Save your total will drop to $7.39. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25.
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As technology companies race to position themselves as the go-to VR platform, Sony is looking to update its PS4 headset. Microsoft and even some other companies are stepping into the fray here, so Sony is going to have to stay on its toes to remain relevant in the virtual reality gaming space. Microsoft is already starting to tap third-parties to create devices for its new Mixed Reality platform and we have already seen offerings from Dell and ASUS hit the net.
Today, Sony has announced that it is readying a new version of its proprietary VR headset with a number of small, albeit quite useful updates.
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Easehold Life (98% positive in the last 12 months from 1,688 ratings) via Amazon is offering its Electric Coffee and Spice Mill for $16.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about $10 off the original price and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 100 Amazon customers.
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Today’s batch of discounted gift cards are headlined by free money at Sears, Cabela’s, CVS, IHOP and more. These deals come courtesy of PayPal’s official eBay Storefront and trusted dealer SVM Giftcards. PayPal’s deals come via email within hours (up to 24 hours) and require a valid US PayPal account, whereas SVM’s deals ship to your front door for free.
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Amazon is once again offering the Philips Sonicare 2 Series Plaque Control Sonic Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush (HX6211/30) for $39.95. But if you clip the $10 on-page coupon your total will drop to just $29.95 shipped. That’s $10+ below the regular price, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. Today’s deal is available in every color option. Rated 4+ stars from over 4,500 Amazon customers. Details below.
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Amazon is offering pre-orders on The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia Hardcover Book at $23.99. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s 40% under the original price tag, the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find.
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Amazon now has the Nintendo Switch with Gray or Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con in-stock right now for $299 shipped. This is a Prime-only deal, but be sure to jump on it while you can as there is no telling how long they will stay in stock.
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Amazon has the Delta 3-7/8″ Single-Function Shower Head with H2Okinetic Technology (Chrome, 75152) for $17.35. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s the lowest it has been offered on Amazon in about 5 months, within $1.35 of the all-time low and the best we can find.
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R.B.I. Baseball 17 for iOS is now available for just $1.99. It has gone back and forth between $3 and $5 since its release back at the beginning of the year, but has never dropped this low. A solid arcade baseball experience, it features official teams/ballparks and you can play a full 9 inning game in under 20 mins. Rated 3.5/5 stars from over 400 gamers.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Trine 1 and 2, Game About Flight 2, Beholder, R.B.I. Baseball 17 and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
Reg. $20+/$14
Amazon is offering the Bodum Pour Over Coffee Maker with Permanent Filter in black for $13.77. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s more than 50% below the original price, about $6+ under the going rate and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 700 Amazon customers.
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Tanga is offering a 2-Pack of Rocketbook Wave Executive & Standard Erasable Notebooks for $41.99 shipped using code ROCKETBOOK during checkout. They go for about $25 a pop at the lowest on Amazon and this is the best price we can find. This is a few bucks below the last notable discount. Rated 4+ stars from over 780 Amazon customers.
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Amazon is offering Hasbro’s Monopoly Nintendo Gamer Edition for $21.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s 12% off the regular price tag and the first notable price drop we have tracked since it was initially announced. Rated 4+ stars from 26 Amazon shoppers.
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The SKRWT iOS image manipulation app is now available for $1 on the App Store. It historically only drops down from $2 for a couple days, so be sure to download this one while you can. Rated 4+ stars from over 230 users.
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Amazon is offering the 67-Quart IRIS Premium Airtight Pet Food Storage Container for $19.19 after you clip the 20% on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s about $13 off the original price, within cents of the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 2,200 Amazon customers.
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We last heard from ROLI when it introduced the new, more compact Seaboard MIDI controller. The company’s unique 5D keywaves along with the modular nature of its Block hardware/software system are some of the most interesting and musically expressive out there. ROLI just recently unveiled some updates to its platform including an updated version of the Lightpad Block touch controller and more…
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Amazon is offering the Ninja Coffee Bar Single-Serve System (CF111) for $79.99 shipped. Matched at Best Buy. That’s $40 off the original listing, $20 off the going rate at Amazon and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 60 Amazon customers.
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The multi-time Apple award-winning Severed is now available for just $1.99 on the App Store. Regularly $7, this is the lowest price we have ever tracked, so you’ll likely want to grab this one while you can. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,700 gamers.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals we have another solid list of discounted titles including Essential Anatomy 5, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Bowmasters and more. You’ll find a complete list of today’s absolute best apps curated by hand down below:
(Update 9/29 1:25pm):
In today’s best console game deals, Cuphead has now finally hit store shelves. After years of anticipation, today is the day. Better yet, Newegg is offering it for just $17.99 as a digital download for Xbox One or PC. Simply use code EMCRKCK27 at checkout. It goes for $20 everywhere else including Amazon.
The rest of the most notable deals are listed below:
You can pick up PDP’s adorable Super Mario Pixel Pals for just $12/ea. at Amazon and here is the new trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Down below you’ll find more console game deals and new products. Your daily iOS/Mac app sales are on the way!
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Amazon is offering the Dash Mini Waffle Maker in black (DMW001BK) for $9.59 when you clip the 20% on-page coupon. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. That’s more than $5 off some listings, within cents of the lowest we have tracked and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 180 Amazon customers.
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Walmart has the Sunbeam 0.9 cu ft Digital Microwave for $35 shipped. That’s about $20 off the going rate and the best we can find. It goes for about $45 on Amazon. Rated 4+ stars on Walmart.
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Amazon has the Uno Emoji Card Game for $5.97 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at Walmart. Regularly between $9 and $11, this is the lowest price we can find and matching the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4+ stars from over 170 Amazon customers.
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Amazon is offering the Club Champ Golf Bag Travel Cover for $24.31 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. Matched at Walmart. It can regularly go for as much as $36 and this is the absolute lowest price it has gone for on Amazon. Rated 3.7/5 stars from over 350 Amazon customers.
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