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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BuyDig is offering the Kryptonite KryptoLok Series 2 STD Bike U-Lock and 4-foot Flex Frame for $25.95 shipped using code RIDE18 during checkout (if it’s not already applied). That’s more than $10 under Amazon, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 2,000 Amazon customers.
Amazon is offering the Hyperkin SupaBoy S Portable Pocket SNES Console for $81.93 shipped. That’s nearly 20% under the regular $100 price tag and the lowest Amazon has offered it for. Outside of this eBay listing for $80.65 shipped, that’s the best price we can find. It carries a 4+ star rating on Amazon and was one of our picks for the best alternatives to the NES Classic for vintage gaming.
It features a 4.3-inch display, 10-hours of battery life and it can play all NTSC/PAL SNES cartridges. This portable machine can also basically work as a home console as well. You can plug two original SNES controllers into it if you wish and send the output to your TV.
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Lexar is expanding its lineup of USB flash drives today with the release of the new JumpDrive Tough. Available in 32, 64 and 128GB configurations, the USB 3.1 drives are designed with speed and protection in mind. As the name suggests, these drives are made to be resistant to impacts or pressure, harsh weather conditions (-13°F to 300°F) and even water at up to 98 feet. More details below:
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Square Enix is known for a few things these days, one of them is re-releasing some of the most amazing JRPGs ever made and the other is for pricing said titles quite dearly. The Final Fantasy games, for example, still fetch as much $15 a pop on the App Store.
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Amazon is offering the Rachael Ray Oven Lovin’ Non-Stick 5-Piece Bakeware Set for $24.39 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. Matched at Walmart. That’s around 40% below the original listing, matching the Amazon all-time low and the best price we can find. For comparison, this set still goes for as much as $44 or more at most major retailers including Best Buy and Target. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 1,000 Amazon customers.
Ahead of the release of Project Scorpio – the upcoming console with 6 teraflops of graphical power – Microsoft has now unveiled the new Xbox One Tech Series Wireless Controllers. The first of which, dubbed the Recon Tech Special Edition, features a design heavily inspired by military technology and sci-fi aesthetics.
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Amazon has the iBaby M6S 1080p Full HD Wi-Fi Smart Digital Baby Monitor for iOS and Android for $142.41 shipped. That’s around $80 below the original price, $35 or so under the going rate and the best price we can find. This is the lowest Amazon has offered the 1080p model for. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 80 Amazon customers.
DiscountMags is once again offering a 4 year subscription to Motor Trend magazine for just $12 shipped with digital access included using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. At just $3 per year, this is matching the lowest price we’ve ever seen on this mag outside of bundle deals during the end-of-year sales. That’s $24 below Motor Trend direct and $28 under Amazon.
This deal is available for both new customers and existing subscribers looking to renew at a discount.
As usual, there is no auto-renewals, no shipping fees and absolutely no sales tax. All of the mags in your cart can be sent to a separate address with a personalized gift note.
And we also have a great mid-week deal on Architectural Digest.
Known for its craftsmanship and attention to detail, Grovemade is looking to its design sensibilities and precise execution with the new Aluminum Key Ring. Created from a solid-block of 7075 high strength anodized aluminum, it is both featherweight and “indestructible”.
Outside of the gorgeous design, it really doesn’t have many tricks up its sleeves, and is proud to say so. On top of the “lustrous polish” and engraved logo, you will, however, be able to crack open a beer with this thing no problem.
While certainly not the most high-tech item we feature on Toys, the overall craftsmanship and design has certainly caught our attention. It is available now to purchase via Grovemade’s site for $29. It begins shipping in “one week”.
Sony has just kicked off an “Only on PlayStation” sale on PSN including a few notable deals on some of its exclusive titles. Deals are available across PS4, PS3 and Vita, with prices starting at just $0.98. We are even seeing some indie PS4 titles at under $2, but there are a few particularly nice deals here:
DiscountMags is offering one year subscriptions to Architectural Digest for $5.95 with free delivery today using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. That also includes digital access for Kindle Fire, iPad, and Nook (digital access arrives after your first print edition comes, more details below).
Unlike some of the other popular titles we feature, Architectural Digest still fetches a premium at retail. This subscription will run you $29.99 direct from Architectural Digest and Amazon. Usually this one only drops down to $7 or so in our exclusive offers, so you’ll want to take advantage of this one while you can. Today’s deal is available at the discounted price for up to 3 years and is available to new and existing customers.
As usual, there is no sales tax, auto renewals or delivery fees. Any magazine in your cart can be sent as a gift to seperate addresses with a personalized note.
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From now until March 26th, the popular Ticket to Ride on iOS is on sale for $1.99. Regularly $7, this is matching the lowest price we have ever tracked on the App Store. The last time we saw it down this low was back in December. Rated 4+ stars from over 4,800 gamers.
This deal is also available to Android users as Google Play is now listing it at $2 as well.
iOS Universal: Ticket to Ride: $2 (Reg. $7)
Android: Ticket to Ride: $2 (Reg. $5+)
Trigraphy photo editor for iOS went free for the first time in nearly a year and you’ll find the rest of our game/app deals right here. Better yet, score even deeper deals on the App Store with this discounted iTunes gift card.
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Artistic photo editor Trigraphy for iOS is now available as a free download. It has been listed between $1 and $3 since last June when it last went free. It carries a 4+ star rating from over 280 users.
iOS Universal: Trigraphy: FREE (Reg. $4)
The only way to get apps for even less is with one of these $100 iTunes Gift Cards from PayPal for $85 with email delivery. And here is the rest of our game/app deals.
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Eastbay is having a sale on a massive selection of adidas and Mitchell & Ness Snap-Back Hats. Prices start at $7.99 with free shipping, but we are seeing hundreds of options on sale across just about every colorway and team. Here are some of our top picks:
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Amazon is offering the stainless steel Chef Craft Kitchen Shears for $2.35 as an add-on item. That means you’ll need to include them in an order of $25+ to redeem the special price. They ship free for Prime members or in orders over $35. Rated 4+ stars from over 270 Amazon customers. Details below.
Amazon is offering the 8-Pack of Paper Mate Flair Porous-Point Felt Tip Pen (Ultra-Fine, Core Colors) for $6.99 as an add-on item. That means you’ll need to include it in an order of at least $25 to redeem the special price. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $35. Matched at Walmart with limited availability. This pack goes for as much as $14 at some retailers and is about $2 below its regular listing. This is the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for. Rated 4+ stars from over 250 Amazon customers. More details below.
Headlined by this morning’s iTunes deal, we have some amazing gift card deals to start off the week. You can get up to 20% off at Best Buy, Domino’s, GameStop, Toys R Us, Airbnb, Sling TV and many more. These deals come courtesy of trusted seller SVMGiftcards and the official PayPal storefront on eBay. You’ll need a valid PayPal account to get the deals labelled with free email delivery, and everything else will ship directly to your front door.
One thing to mention here is that the $15 bonus credit that ships with the Best Buy gift card listed below must be used between April 1st – April 14th, 2017, either online or in-store. More details below.
Best Buy is offering the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 Starter Kit (Gen 3) & Google Home Package for $278.99 shipped. That’s $50 off this bundle and both items individually. It is also the best price we can find on both. They combine for a 4+ star rating from over 4,800 Best Buy customers. More details below.
In case you missed it this morning, you can save $29 when you purchase two Google Homes at the Google Store: $229 shipped ($258 value).
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Adventures of Pip for iOS is now available for just $1.99. Usually $6, this awesome little platformer has never been down this low on the App Store. It has ranged from $5 all the way up to $15 since release. Here are some details about the story and gameplay:
During the game, Pip gains the ability to evolve and grow by absorbing pixels from his fallen foes. Those same pixels can then be used to blast through environment puzzles and enemies, devolving Pip back to a single pixel. Players will explore five stylized worlds and experience up to 10 hours of epic adventure saving Pip’s village from the evil Queen DeRezzia.
iOS Universal: Adventures of Pip: $2 (Reg. $6)
Cut the Buttons for iOS hit its best price this year, Crashlands on iOS is just $2 (Reg. $5) and here is the new App Store Free App of the Week.
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The 8-bit music heard in many of the classic games from the NES-era holds a special place in the hearts of gamers. While those chiptune sounds are the result of hardware restraints on the audio side of things inside of the old consoles (really basic on-board synthesizers so-to-speak), composers were forced to get creative and make-do. Today, these sounds are very sought-after by some modern producers, despite the lo-fi approach.
These types of sounds can certainly be achieved in modern music production suites like Logic and GarageBand, but there is nothing quite like dedicated hardware when it comes to 8-bit synthesis. That’s where the folks at Arcano Systems and the NES Chiptune Synth II come into play.
Amazon is offering the Five Star Advance Spiral Notebook-Standard Size (5 Subject, College Ruled, 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheet Size) for $7.97 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. Currently matched at Walmart. That’s more than 50% below the original listing, about 30% below the regular price and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 110 Amazon customers. Details below.
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Amazon is once again offering the Hamilton Beach Keep Warm 2-Slice Toaster (22811) for $19.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s $10 under the regular price, matching the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. Rated 3.8/5 stars from over 2,100 Amazon customers. Details below.
If you need a 4-slice, we still have the Oster Brushed Stainless Steel Toaster for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40+).
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DiscountMags is offering a 1-year subscription to Entrepreneur, INC and Fast Company bundled together for just $8.99 with free delivery. Simply use code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. For comparison, this bundle regularly sells for $30 per year and Fast Company will run you $13 on its own direct. These titles go for $8+ each on Amazon.
At $3 a pop, if you’re interested in these, now is the time to grab them. And you can even use this deal to renew existing subscriptions.
As usual, you can send any mag in your cart to a different address with a personalized gift note.
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Amazon has the stainless steel Crock-Pot 6-Quart Programmable Cook and Carry Oval Slow Cooker (SCCPVL610-S) for $34.30 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s $15 under the regular price, matching the Amazon all-time low and the best price we can find. It’s rated 4+ stars from over 3,400 customers and the best-selling slow cooker on Amazon.
The highly-rated Leaf RSS News Reader for Mac is now available for free. Regularly listed at $10, the only other time we have seen it go free on the Mac App Store was nearly a year ago. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,400 users.
Mac: Leaf – RSS News Reader: FREE (Reg. $10)
We have 12 popular Mac and iOS apps for students on sale (up to 50% off) including TextExpander, PCalc, and Papers, along with 10 more for $44 ($1,200+ value) like NetSpot Pro, CameraBag Cinema and others. Bean’s Quest has been selected as the App Store Free App of the Week, here’s the App Store Indie Greats $1 Sale and the iOS action-platformer Devious Dungeon is still free (Reg. $3).
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Amazon is offering the Oster Brushed Stainless Steel 4-Slice Toaster (TSSTTRWF4S) for $31.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s more than $10 below some listings, 20% under the regular price, within $1.50 or so of the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. Rated 3.8/5 stars from over 1,300 Amazon customers.
Amazon is offering the 0.5 Cubic Feet SentrySafe Security Safe in black (X055) for $46.98 shipped. That’s around $23 under the original price it still fetches at some retailers, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,300 Amazon customers.
Crashlands is now available on the App Store for just $2. That’s $3 below the usual $5 price tag and matching the lowest we have tracked. This is only the second time since release the game has dropped this low. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,600 gamers.
Craft, battle, and quest your way through Crashlands, an outlandish, story-driven Crafting RPG overflowing with sass! It features over 500 cartable items, base-building and a full character progression system.
iOS Universal: Crashlands: $2 (Reg. $5)
Bean’s Quest has been selected as the App Store Free App of the Week, and the iOS action-platformer Devious Dungeon is still free (Reg. $3).
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Amazon has the 20oz. Contigo SnapSeal Superior Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug in Gunmetal for $9.70 as an add-on item. That means you’ll need to include it in an order of at least $25 to redeem the special pricing. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $35. Matched at Walmart. That’s about 30% below the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 470 Amazon customers. Details below.
And we still have the 34-oz Brita Hard Sided Filter Bottle for under $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17+).
Pad & Quill is once again offering 10% off all of its iPhone Cases site-wide. Better yet, you can use code PQ16 to knock an additional 10% off. This will apply to all of the iPhone 6/7/Plus cases the site offers. Well known for its full grain leather luxury wallet-books and wood cases, we rarely see discounts more than 20% at Pad & Quill. Here are our top picks with the above discount code applied:
You’ll find even more options in our Smartphone Accessories Guide.
Capcom has seen success re-releasing some of its NES classics in the way of the Mega Man Legacy Collection and the DuckTales remaster. While it may not be the new Blue Bomber title we have been asking for, Capcom is set to drop the new Disney Afternoon Collection. It contains 6 Disney NES classics including Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2, Darkwing Duck, DuckTales, DuckTales 2, and TaleSpin. More details below:
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Amazon is offering a 2-Pack of Forge TSA Locks with Open Alert Indicator and Lifetime Warranty for $10.95 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s around $5 under the going rate, the lowest Amazon has offered them for and the best price we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 540 Amazon customers.
(Update 3/16 3:32pm): Apple has officially chosen Bean’s Quest as the App Store’s latest Free App of the Week.
The colorful platformer Bean’s Quest is now available for free on iOS. It normally ranges between $2 and $3, with today’s deal being the first time it has gone free on the App Store since 2013. Rated 4+ stars from over 780 gamers.
iOS Universal: Bean’s Quest: FREE (Reg. $3)
Here is the latest App Store Free App of the Week, the App Store’s $1 Indie Greats Sale and the iOS action-platformer Devious Dungeon went free for the first time in years (Reg. $3). The rest of today’s best iOS/Mac deals are right here.
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Amazon is offering the Dash Greek Yogurt Maker in white/blue for $20.18 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. The Dash Greek Yogurt Makers sell for as much as $40+ in some colors and this is the lowest total we can find. It is also the best price Amazon has ever offered. Rated 4+ stars from over 480 Amazon customers.
The action-platformer Devious Dungeon is now available for free on iOS. Regularly $3, this is the first time we have seen the game free since 2014. The sequel, Devious Dungeons 2, is currently on sale for $1 (Reg. $3). This is matching the best price we have tracked since it went free back in 2015 for a brief time. They combine for a 4+ star rating from around 1,800 gamers.
iOS Universal: Devious Dungeon: Free (Reg. $3)
iOS Universal: Devious Dungeon 2: $1 (Reg. $3)
Here is the latest App Store Free App of the Week, the App Store’s $1 Indie Greats Sale, The Room Two for iOS is matching its lowest price ever, and more.
Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:
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Mint SIM is offering 9to5Toys readers an exclusive deal on its pre-paid 6 or 12-Month Mobile Phone Service Plans. Using code 9to5Toys20 at checkout will knock 20% off your total, matching the previous deal we saw on Mint plans. For example, the 6 Month 2GB Plan SIM KIT with Unlimited Nationwide Talk & Global Text regularly goes for $124.97 with the $3.50 shipping fee and regulatory recovery fee, but using the above code will drop the total down to $101.17 shipped. The best part is this promo code works with each of the 6 and 12-month pre-paid plans Mint SIM offers from 2GB all the way up to 10GB per month. All of which you can view right here.
Beyond that, Mint is currently offering a sale on the smaller 3-month plans if you’re looking to give it a go first. But there is certainly more value in the larger plan with the above promo code.
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T-Mobile is offering the Samsung Gear VR for $49.97 shipped. That’s 50% below the original price, $30 below Amazon’s current price and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 970 Amazon customers. Just keep in mind this is the USB-C model, but everything you’ll need in terms of cables and charging is in the box. More details below.
We also have the View-Master Special Edition Batman Virtual Reality Pack down at $13 Prime shipped at Amazon.
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Amazon has the Innova Folding Upright Bike with Backrest and iPad/Android Tablet Holder (XBR450) for $106.62 shipped. Matched at Walmart. That’s about $40 under the original price, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 150 amazon customers.
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Amazon is offering the Stanley 22-Piece Long Arm SAE & Metric Hex Key Set (85-753) for $8.99 as an add-on item. That’s means you’ll need to include it in an order of at least $25 to redeem the special pricing. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $35. That’s as much as $9 below some listings, matching the Amazon all-time low and the best we can find. It is an Amazon best seller and carries a 4+ star rating from nearly 600 customers.
Perfect for around the house or to complete your tool set, they come with a limited lifetime warranty and extended long arm grips.
Sony’s monthly subscription service, PlayStation Now, allows gamers to stream hundreds of previous gen titles at no additional charge to PS4 and PC. Announced today, it looks like the 480+ game collection already available on the service will be getting larger soon. In fact, Sony has decided to bring PS4 games to the service but it has yet to give any details on the lineup or launch dates. It sounds as though it could be soon though as the PS4 side of things will be going into private testing “in the next few weeks”. And apparently “active PS Now subscribers” should “keep an eye on your email in case” an invitation appears.
We do know that all of the games on the service including the soon-to-be-added PS4 titles will be included with “a single PS Now subscription”. But here’s to hoping it doesn’t come along with a price hike.
As usual, you can give PS Now a run for its money with the free 7-day trial and all of the best game deals across every platform are right here.
Amazon is offering the 12-Pack of Pentel EnerGel Deluxe RTX Retractable Liquid Gel Pens (Medium Line, Needle Tip Black Ink, BLN77-C) for $12 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. But if you clip the 15% off coupon on the listing page, you’re total drops to $10.20. That’s almost $2 below the Amazon all-time low and the best price we can find by $5+. The blue ink box is available for $12 Prime shipped at Amazon (and Office Depot), matching the previous low. Rated 4+ stars from over 450 Amazon customers. More details below.
The Room Two is now available for just $1 on iOS. Regularly $2+, this is matching the lowest price we have tracked on the App Store. This highly-rated puzzle/mystery game is the second installment in the super popular series and carries a 5-star rating from over 36,000 gamers.
iOS Universal: The Room Two: $1 (Reg. $2+)
In case you missed it this morning, the amazing Leo’s Fortune hit its lowest price on the App Store in well over a year and here are the rest of today’s best iOS deals. The App Store’s latest Free App of the Week might be of interest to you as well.
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We have covered a number of really cool hardcover game guides, but the Mass Effect: Andromeda: Pathfinder Edition Guide but be the most impressive yet. The regular $120 special edition ships with a two-pocket Andromeda Initiative laptop backpack (up to 15-inches), an exclusive hardcover version of the official guide, an 11-inch x17-inch map of the Andromeda Galaxy, some in-game items (“MultiPlayer Booster Pack, which includes weapons and equipment to kick-start your progress”) and much more. Better yet, the pre-order price on Amazon has dropped to $77.99 shipped. And remember, “if the Amazon.com price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you’ll receive the lowest price.” That’s the lowest yet and the best we can find. Details below.
You’ll also want to check out the standard edition hardcover guide for $29.99 and The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda hardcover book which is currently at its all-time low of $20.37 Prime shipped.
Amazon is still offering pre-orders on the highly anticipated release of Mass Effect: Andromeda for $47.99 shipped to its Prime members. It will drop next week on March 21st.
While we are still seeing 16% off Nike Gift Cards (for another 12 hours or so), today we have more free money from Cabela’s, GameStop, IHOP, Southwest Airlines, Barnes & Noble and much more. These deals come courtesy of the official PayPal eBay Store and trusted dealer SVMGiftcards. You’ll need a valid PayPal account to redeem its deals and email delivery. SVM ships everything to your front door for free.
You can now hunt down the “cunning and mysterious thief that stole your gold” in Leo’s Fortune for just $1. One of the best looking games on the App Store, Leo’s Fortune is an adventure/platformer that very rarely dips below $2 (Reg. $5). Only a couple times in the past few years has it been available for $1, and right now is one them. If you haven’t played this one, now’s your chance. It has a 4+ star rating from over 6,500 gamers.
iOS Universal: Leo’s Fortune: $1 (Reg. $5)
Here is the latest App Store Free App of the Week and Angry Birds Star Wars for iPhone/iPad went free for the first time in 8 months (Reg. up to $3).
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Harmonix knows its stuff when it comes to music-based games as the creator of both Rock Band and Dance Central. The developer has now teamed up with Hasbro to create a new DJ-like experience with its own hardware controller side of things. The system consists of the DROPMIX Board, NFC-equipped song cards and the companion iOS/Android app. Players drop a card on one of the Mix Slots and then the DROPMIX Board immediately starts playing the particular part (“bass, beat, loop or vocals”) of one of the many hit songs in the game. The corresponding software then analyzes the particular cards loaded into the board to create completely unique mixes using elements of each of the songs available:
You can now download Angry Birds Star Wars for iPhone and iPad for free. Regularly $1 and $3 respectively, this is the first time we have seen them go free in around 8 months. Both versions combine for a 4+ star rating from well over 50,000 gamers.
iPhone: Angry Birds Star Wars: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPad: Angry Birds Star Wars HD: FREE (Reg. $3)
Here is the new Free App of the Week and, as usual, all of the rest of the iOS/Mac deals can be found in our daily roundups. You can also get even deeper deals on iOS apps right now with this discounted iTunes gift card.
More details on Angry Birds Star Wars below:
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We spotted a nice batch of Mac games on sale today on both Steam and the Mac App Store. We have deep deals on the Trine Trilogy, FTL, BioShock and much more. Head below for all of our top picks and over to the Games/Apps Guide for all the best deals across every platform.
The latest App Store Free App of the Week might be off interest to you as well.