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.
Reg. $130/$100
Amazon has the Fizzics Waytap Beer Dispenser in black for $99.99 shipped. Matched at Best Buy. That’s about 25% off the regular price and matching the lowest we have tracked at Amazon and other retailers. It is the very best-selling bar/wine tool on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 70 customers.
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Walmart has the 2-Pack of ChromaCast Universal Folding Guitar Stands with Secure Lock for $6.20 with free store pickup. Otherwise it ships free in orders over $49 or with a free ShippingPass trial. Now there is some debate whether or not this is actually a 2-pack or just one stand. But either way, $6 is a great price here. A single stand goes for around $9.50 on Amazon with a pair of them running up to $20. This would be matching the lowest we have seen a single stand go for, if that is the case. Rated 4.6/5 stars from over 1,100 Amazon customers.
For all you musicians out there, be sure to check out our roundup for all the best new gear announced at NAMM 2017.
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With Zelda Breath of the Wild and the new Nintendo Switch only a month and half out at this point, excitement for the next generation of Nintendo is at all-time high. For the most part, the Switch and its accessories including the Carrying Case + Screen Protector bundle, Joy-Con Charging Grip, extra Joy-Con controllers and more have been largely sold out across all major retailers. And now, the official third-party options are up for pre-order. Most of which come in at a much more affordable price point and get the job done just as well.
Down below you’ll find our top picks for the best third-party Nintendo Switch accessories including everything from stands and cases to screen protectors, controller chargers and more. All of the items listed below are currently in-stock and slated for a March 3rd release date alongside Nintendo Switch:
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NAMM 2017 is officially in full swing this week, which means product unveilings galore for the latest and greatest in music and audio production gear. We’ve been covering some of the bigger announcements on 9to5Toys (and over on 9to5Mac), but below we’ve rounded up the best of the best so you don’t miss anything. Check back for more NAMM product announcements as the show continues over the weekend.
Dave Smith is one of the world’s best known and well respected synth designers ever to grace the soldering iron. He has been making world-class instruments since the early 70’s and is referred to as the “Father of MIDI” after having developed the technology we still use to this day. Fast forward more than 30-years, Smith’s company DSI is still releasing some of the most sought after hardware synths on the market and has now given us our first taste of the brand new REV2 poly synth at NAMM 2017. Head below for all the details:
Orig. $500/$170
Dyson is offering its refurbished DC50 Ball Compact Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner for $169.99 shipped. That’s more than $140 below Amazon’s new listing, $30 under our previous Dyson refurb listing and the best we can find. It’s also $10 below Dyson’s official eBay Store sale price. This model is Dyson refurbished and includes a 6-month warranty directly from the company. Rated 3.8/5 stars from nearly 950 Amazon customers. More details below.
And we still have the Dyson refurbished Ball Allergy Upright Vacuum w/ attachments & 6-month warranty for $190 shipped (Orig. $500) and Bissell’s AirRam Cordless Vacuum at its Amazon all-time low: $160 shipped (Reg. $200)
Amazon is offering the LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren’s Command Shuttle 75104 Building Kit for $83.99 shipped. Matched at Walmart. That’s 30% below the regular price, matching the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Straight from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it measures over “11″ high, 8″ long and 7″ wide with wings retracted, and over 15″ high with wings extended”. More details below.
Amazon has the 100-Pack of AmazonBasics Ballpoint Pens for just $5.49 as an add-on item. That means you’ll need to include it an order of at least $25. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. This is the lowest Amazon has ever offered this pack for and a great way to stock up on pens without having to worry about it for a really long time again. Rated 3.8/5 stars from 29 Amazon customers. Details below.
(Update 1/19 4:00pm): Apple has now named Angry Birds Space the App Store’s new Free App of the Week.
Everyone’s favorite slingshot birds are going on sale today. Angry Birds Space for iPhone and iPad is now available for free. After sitting at $1 and $3 for the last year and a half respectively, the more than 300 levels spread across 10 different planets can now be yours for nothing. The two versions combine for a 4 star rating from over 130,000 happy bird flingers. More details below.
iPhone: Angry Birds Space: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPad: Angry Birds Space HD: FREE (Reg. $3)
BADLAND 2 dropped to $2 this morning, the Apple Award-winning Smart Alarm Clock went free for the very first time recently (Reg. $2) and be sure to scoop up the latest Free App of the Week before it flips out tomorrow afternoon.
Teenage Engineering is responsible for some of the most unique and creatively thought-provoking synthesizers on the market. Its quirky OP-1 – which saw a much appreciated update well into its life cycle recently – is one my favorite hardware instruments, and it doesn’t get much more fun than the Pocket Operators. The tiny calculator-sized synths offer up loads of functionality and even more character. After expanding the line even further las year, Teenage Engineering is back at it again with the new PO-32 Tonic. Head below for all the details:
Supplement/protein powder company MyProtein is offering a fantastic deal on its popular Impact Whey Protein today. You can grab an 11-lb bag for just $49.49 using code IWP49 in the cart. That drops $40.50 off the regular price and is easily one of the best deals we have seen in a while on the larger quantities. You can ship the whole bag for $4 or receive free shipping on orders over $70.
This can be a great time to stock up and we are seeing a number of different flavors eligible for the deal including Natural Vanilla. More details below.
In other health and supplement deals, Amazon is currently offering an extra 20% off on a wide selection of Vega protein products including bars, performance powders and more. Everything ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. Speaking of keeping in shape, we also still have this very highly-rated Black Mountain Resistance Band Set w/ Door Anchor at its Amazon all-time low: $20 Prime shipped.
Remember NBA Jam? Of course you do. It was one of the pivotal sports franchises of most our childhoods and a defining moment in gaming. This isn’t your typical old school sports sim either, it was arcade madness at its absolute best, and we loved every second of it. And now one fan has taken it upon himself to re-create the classic for a new generation.
IK Multimedia is well known for its lineup of great sounding and yet, affordable recoding interfaces for iOS, Android, Mac and PC. Whether its the iRig HD 2 for guitar players or the iRig Pro Duo for producers and songwriters, the company has just about every kind of musician, podcaster and music maker covered at a reasonable price point. And now, straight out of NAMM 2017, IK is announcing the brand new all-in-one iRig Pro I/O for iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC and Android devices. As its name suggests, just about every type of connectivity option your typical musician would need at home or on the road is present here.
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Amazon has the stainless steel BELLA High Power Juice Extractor (13694) for $33.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. It regularly sells for up to $60 on Amazon and Best Buy. Today’s offer is the lowest we have ever seen it go for on Amazon. Rated 3.7/5 stars from over 375 customers.
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Update: Black is now out of stock, but the blue model is still available.
Amazon is offering the Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer w/ ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology for iOS/Android devices (black or blue) for $102.14 shipped. That’s nearly $30 below the original listing, and within $4 or so of the all-time low. The blue model has dropped down to $100 or so and the black down to $97.50, both of which were limited offers over the Black Friday deal season and are currently listed at the best we can find. Rated 3.9/5 stars from over 1,400 Amazon customers.
The ZIP Mobile Printer allows you to print photos wirelessly directly from your smartphone using ink-free ZINK paper. Details below.
We also stil have the Polaroid 10MP Digital Instant Camera for $130 shipped (Reg. $180) and be sure to check out Polaroid’s new throwback Pop Camera.
DiscountMags is offering a one year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine for just $8.49 with free delivery today. Simply use code 9TO5TOYS during checkout to redeem the special pricing. This rarely dips below this price. It’ll run you $12 direct from Smithsonian and that deal is only available to new customers. Today’s offer is available to both new customers and existing subscribers for renewals. This one will run you at least $12 per year from Amazon as well.
As usual, this will get shipped free to your door every month, with no sales tax, and will never get auto renewed on you. It can also be sent as a gift with a personalized gift note.
As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy us offering the 2.5L BELLA 1500W Electric Hot Air Fryer with Removable Dishwasher Safe Basket in black for $49.99 shipped. While currently back-ordered, it is also on sale for the same price at Amazon. That’s more than $30 under the original listing, the lowest it has been offered for on Amazon and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from 29 Amazon customers. Features below.
We also still have one of the best deals we have seen on any 2.5L Air Fryer at $39 from Walmart as well.
Reg. $60/$36
(Update 1/18 11:40am): GameStop is now offering Monopoly Fallout Collector’s Edition for $24.97 with free in-store pickup. Or add at least $0.03 to your cart and use code SAVER to receive free shipping. It is $35+ on Amazon.
Amazon has the Monopoly: Game of Thrones Collector’s Edition Board Game for $35.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. It still sells for up to $60 at most retailers (if it’s even in-stock) including Toys R Us, GameStop, Barnes & Noble and Walmart. We saw it go for just over $33 as a very limited Lightning deal during the Black Friday season. Otherwise this is within $1 of the Amazon all-time low. Rated 4+ stars from over 320 Amazon customers.
Amazon has the 12-Pack of Sharpie Pro King Size Permanent Markers (Chisel Tip, Black) for $8 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. This packs sells for between $12 and $20 at trusted retailers and this is matching the Amazon all-time low. These are the King-sized big boys that work great for outdoor and more heavy duty applications. We have some fine point options and more details on this set below. Rated near perfect from over 700 Amazon customers.
Reg. $15/$11
Amazon Rubbermaid Folding Laundry Hamper (Natural, 23-inches, FG4D0602NATUR) for $11.29 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. It regularly sells for around $15 elsewhere and this is the best price we have seen on Amazon in years. It is rated 4+ stars from over 2,300 and is the very best-selling laundry hamper on Amazon. Features below.
Reg. $160/$112
Amazon has the Pizzacraft PizzaQue Outdoor Pizza Oven (PC6500) for $112 shipped. Matched at Walmart. That’s almost $80 under the orignal listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 110 Amazon customers. Details below.
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Sunvalleytek (100% positive in the last 12 months from 88,980 ratings) via Amazon is offering the TaoTronics Handheld Portable Fabric Steamer for $14.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s as much as $5 under the regular price and the best we can find. This is within $1 of the Black Friday/holiday season price.
Perfect for travel or even a quick refresh before work or a night out, this is the very best-selling garment steamer on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from nearly 800 customers.
After delaying its new earbuds over the holiday season, Bragi has now announced that The Headphone is now available for purchase through its online store.
Reg. $30/$20
Amazon is offering the Black Mountain Products Resistance Band Set with Door Anchor, Ankle Strap, Exercise Chart, and Resistance Band Carrying Case for $19.99. It ships free for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s $10+ below the regular price and the lowest Amazon has offered it for. Along with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer this set carries a 4+ star rating from over 5,500 Amazon customers. Details below.
Speaking of fitness, Amazon’s Gold Box Deals are offering some solid options on protein bars/supplements and workout gear today.
Reg. $70/$55
Amazon is offering the Transcend 128GB JetDrive Lite 350 Storage Expansion Card for 15-Inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display (TS128GJDL350) for $54.99 shipped. That’s $15 under the going rated, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. Keep in mind, the latest generation MacBook Pro does not have an SD card slot, but these can be a great way to add some additional storage to your aging 15-inch. Rated 4+ stars from almost 200 Amazon customers.
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Walmart has the Farberware 2.5L Air Fryer in white (201522) back down at $39 with free shipping in orders over $49. Otherwise grab a free ShippingPass trial. Be sure to act fast on this one if you’re interested, it went out of stock very quick last time around. That’s the best price we can find on this model and on any air fryer of this capacity. Rated 4+ stars from 85 Walmart customers.
If you wanna get a deeper fry, we have the highly-rated Hamilton Beach 2-Liter Pro Deep Fryer down at $17 (Reg. up to $35).
While normally a quieter month in the gaming world, with the announcement of the Nintendo Switch price and release date, January has been quite busy. We now know The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will be releasing on day one with the new Nintendo hybrid console, and we couldn’t be happier about it. However, in the meantime we still have a few months to kill before the March 3rd release date and there are some big titles hitting store shelves this month.
PS4 gamers are in for a treat this month with the release of RE7: Biohazard which might be the most drastic (and welcomed) departure for the series yet. We are also getting the sequel to Gravity Rush which has already reviewed quite well, some Yakuza action and more Kingdom hearts to tie us over until KH3. Head below the fold for all the details and some pre-order discounts:
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Walmart has the Hamilton Beach 2-Liter Professional Deep Fryer for $16.88 with fee shipping in orders over $49 (select the black model below the price on the listing page). Otherwise grab a free ShippingPass trial. That’s about 50% below the regular price at Walmart and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 340 Walmart customers. This model goes for $25+ on Amazon.
Reg. $95+/$63
Amazon has the Dremel Micro Rotary Tool Kit with 18 Accessories (8050-N/18) for $63.20 shipped. Matched at Lowe’s. That’s as much as $50 below some listings, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 200 Amazon customers.
We also have the Leatherman Skeletool 7-in-1 All-Purpose Multi-Tool down at $30 shipped (Reg. $50+) and if you;re looking for something even less expensive, we have the WEN 2307 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit with 100-Piece Accessories for just $15 Prime shipped.
Reg. $33/$23.50
Amazon is offering the Pizzacraft 16.5-inch Round Cordierite Baking/Pizza Stone (for Oven or Grill) for $23.56 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s around $20 below the original listing, $10 under the regular rate and the best price we can find. It is the very best-selling pizza stone on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from 140 customers.
Update: Pre-orders are already live for $299.99 at Best Buy, GameStop and Target with Amazon’s listing expected to be going in and out of stock along with Walmart. WE are also seeing loads of games and accessories up for pre-order on Amazon with Prime discounts.
Nintendo unveiled a host of new details about its upcoming hybrid console at the Switch 2017 Presentation in Tokyo tonight. We now have an official release date, pricing, pre-order information and more details on which games we will be playing on Nintendo Switch in just a few months time:
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We have a series of nice apparel deals for you today starting with the American Eagle Outfitters “Need-it-Now” sale. It features loads of men’s and women’s apparel items priced at $19.99 or less! Head below for all the details:
Apple has now handpicked the fun child learning and development app Busy Shapes as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $3, this is the very first time we have seen the children’s game go free on the App Store. It features a host of puzzles and games to sharpen the mind’s of youngsters along with some handy “guided access” features and helpful parental monitoring/controls. Video below.
iOS Universal: Busy Shapes: FREE (Reg. $3)
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Amazon is offering the 45-Ounce BlenderBottle Pro45 Extra Large Shaker Bottle in several color options for $10.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. Color options include: Grey/White, Gray/Green and Grey/Black. Regularly $15 on Amazon and elsewhere, this is the best price we have tracked on all color options at Amazon. Rated 4+ stars from over 150 Amazon customers.
The latest main entry in the Final Fantasy series released recently to favorable reviews despite a somewhat drastic departure with its real-time combat system. This morning we featured one of the best deals we have seen thus far on the 15th major Final Fantasy release, and now some it’s time for some Blu-rays.
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AnkerDirect via Amazon is offering the Anker SoundCore nano Bluetooth Speaker for $16.99 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s as much as 20% below the usual listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from nearly 130 Amazon customers.
Along with a 4 hour battery life and Anker’s 18-month warranty, the SoundCore nano ships with a hand-strap, micro USB charging cable and a micro USB to aux cord. Features below.
If this is a little too small for you, we also have a great deal on the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and even more options in this morning’s Smartphone Accessories roundup.
Yesterday Sony unveiled its new Glacier White PS4 Slim, and now we have some new hardware from Microsoft. Gamers are getting new colorways for the Xbox One wireless controller: two-tone red and military green/orange.
Ahead of this week’s Switch event, Nintendo has just put about 120+ digital games on sale via the e-Shop. We are getting a pretty even split of discounted titles across Wii U and Nintendo 3DS starting from under $1. Down below we have listed out some of our top picks from the sale. While not all-time lows across the board, each of these titles are at the lowest price we can find and can be downloaded from home.
Reg. $8+/$5.50
Amazon is offering the ChefLand 8-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoon Set for $5.38 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $49. That’s 50% below some listings, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. This is the very best-selling measuring cup set on Amazon and carries a 4+ star rating from over 1,700 Amazon customers.
Reg. $50/$33
BuyDig has the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55USBK Solid Bass Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphones for $33 shipped. That’s about $17 under the usual $50 price tag at Amazon, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. We haven’t seen them for less in years. Rated 4+ stars from over 200 Amazon customers.
Newegg is offering a $50 Nike Gift Card with an additional $10 card thrown in for $50 shipped. The free $10 GC will automatically be added to your cart at checkout. That’s slightly under 17% off your next purchase on the wide selection of workout gear, street apparel, and footwear Nike has to offer at its retail locations and online storefront. Better yet, you can purchase as many as 3 of these and get a nice little deal on that next Jordan release you have your eye on, or even deeper deals during one the many Nike sales we feature on 9to5Toys. More details below.
And here are a few more notable gift card deals courtesy of PayPal and SVMGift Cards over on eBay:
Popular protein supplement company MyProtein is offering up to 30% off select products right now using code IMPACT at checkout. That means you can bring the company’s Impact Whey Protein down to just $12.59 for a 2.2-pound bag or just $25.19 for a 5.5-pound bag. Strawberry Cream or Double Chocolate flavors are available as part of today’s deal. Regularly as much as $40 for the larger capacity bag and around $20 for 2.2-pound option, this is the best price around. The smaller bag will cost you more than $30 on Amazon where MyProtein products get great reviews.
While you’ll need to spend at least $70 to bag free shipping, this is a fantastic time to stock up. Even better, if you drop $60 or more, My Protein will throw in a free MixMaster Shaker bottle (Reg. $4).
And remember, Amazon is offering 35% off loads of Vitamins and Supplements for today only starting at under $5 Prime shipped.
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Best Buy is now offering Apple’s current generation base model 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/8GB/128GB (model MMGF2LL/A) for $799.99 shipped. That’s $200 off the regular price and the best currently available.
You can knock and extra $50 or so off if you opt for Best Buy’s current open-box option (found directly beside the price on the listing page). “Product has passed the Geek Squad Certified process, has been professionally cleaned, looks brand new and includes original parts and accessories.”
At under $1,000 (and even less today), this might be one of the best and most affordable web browsers or student machines on the market. It has 128GB of solid state storage, 8GB of RAM, two USB 3.0 ports, Thunderbolt 2, 802.11ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth, an SDXC card slot and more.
If that hard drive sounds like it’ll fill up quick on you, an additional 256GB of semi-permanent storage with Transcend’s JetDrive Lite might be in order.
And if it’s the latest model MacBook Pro you’re after, you’re in luck. We have the non-Touch Bar model for $200 off right now and, in other Apple deals, be sure to hit up our Guide for deep discounts on iPad mini and iPad Pro.
After releasing the PS4 Pro and PS4 slim updates last year, it looks like Sony is ready to launch a new colorway. The Glacier White 500GB PS4 Slim is set for release in PAL regions come the end of the month, and while we are yet to hear word on a North American date, chances are it’s on the way.
Not to be confused with the already available Glacier White previous gen PS4 or the Special Edition Destiny model, this is a brand new slim version that will be shipping with a glacier white DualShock 4 to match.
It is expected to hit store shelves in PAL regions come January 24th. In the meantime, we have some solid deals on current gen PS4 bundles and the black DualShock 4 controller.
Here is the release video and some high-res images:
Later this month you’ll have the option of an all-new colour variation of the smaller, slimmer and lighter new-look PS4 console.
The Glacier White PlayStation 4 will be available across the PAL region from 24th January, joining the original console colour version and comes with a 500GB HDD and an accompanying Glacier White Dualshock 4.
The Legend of Zelda Art & Artifacts book is set for release in late February as the sequel to Dark Horse’s 2013 best-seller Hyrule Historia. We previously detailed the coffee table book back when pre-order prices dropped on Amazon (still available), and now Dark Horse is unveiling the epic Special Edition version of the book.
Amazon’s Gold Box Deals tend to offer the absolute lowest prices on just about every item it features. But today it is offering the Hoover FloorMate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner (FH40160PC) for $84.05 shipped, which isn’t a bad price, but it’s even less directly from Hoover. You can pick it up for just $69.99 shipped right now. That’s another $14 below the already all-time low at Amazon and the best we can find. This model carries a 4+ star rating from over 3,000 Amazon customers.
Orig. $500/$190
Dyson is offering its Ball Allergy Upright Vacuum in refurbished condition for $189.99 shipped (price will adjust automatically in the cart). That’s $310 under the original listing, $160 below Amazon and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 120 Amazon customers.
Easily one of the hottest items of last year was Nintendo’s NES Classic Mini console. The thing is nearly impossible to get and when it does go in-stock at major retailers, it goes quick. Very quick. Despite the popularity of the machine, many were disappointed to hear that it will only ever be able to play the 30-games it came with. They are 30 pretty amazing classics, but with such a massive library of beloved titles, it was a pretty big let down.