Justin Kahn

Switch 2 consoles, including both the Mario Kart World bundle and new Pokémon Legends: Z-A package, are readily available for purchase and various major retailers online. The Nintendo Switch 2 is off to a flying start here – it is the fastest selling game hardware of all-time in the U.S. after the first month – and it is now up for grabs online for anyone who hasn’t picked on up yet.

Back in early January LEGO and Nintendo quickly teased an upcoming LEGO Game Boy set and it has now been officially revealed. Carrying a $59.99 list price, pre-orders are now open directly from LEGO ahead of release this fall. Head below for more details and officially imagery. 

Yesterday’s summer Pokémon Presents showcase gave a fresh look at the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A and was immediately followed by the reveal of the official Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle that is now available for pre-order. But if you already have a console, and are just looking to secure a copy of the new pocket monster game, the FREE pre-order bonus gifts are now live at Best Buy and Walmart. Scope them out below. 

Back in April before the Switch 2 set sales records a few months later, we reported on an Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Switch 2 PEGI rating. While that rating was taken down thereafter, recent hints from the Ubisoft boss suggests the latest ninja-meets-samurai adventure’s release on the next-generation Nintendo hardware is all but imminent now. 

One common thread we have seen this year among Apple gear accessory makers is the hybrid charging device. Combining wall chargers with MagSafe stands and power cords with USB-C cables, one such example of this is the Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch that brings together a traditional USB-C lead with an integrated Apple Watch charger, and it has just introduced a new white colorway. 

It’s mid-week App Store deal time and all of today’s best iOS game and app discounts are waiting down below. Just be sure to also scope out the discounts we have today on the official USB-C Apple Watch Magnetic Charger, one of the best prices ever on Twelve South’s latest 15W HiRise 2 Deluxe 2-in-1 MagSafe stand at 45% off, a giant discount on Nomad’s grade 5 Titanium Band, and this 1TB 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $330 off. All of the apps await after the fold.

Update: Pre-orders for the new official Pokémon Switch 2 console bundle are now live:

• Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A $500 (Target)
• Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A $500 (Best Buy)

This morning we were graced with some new details and gameplay for Pokémon Legends: Z-A as part of the Pokémon Presents showcase ahead of release, but immediately following that, Nintendo stole the show with the reveal of the official Pokémon Switch 2 console bundle. 

While it might be all about Pokémon today and the new Pokémon Legends Z-A Switch 2 bundle, one of the more major upcoming third-party titles finally has a release date. We already knew Borderlands 4 was inbound for all major consoles this fall, and now we know exactly when it will land on Switch 2. 

Hot on the heels of today’s summer Pokémon Presents showcase, the very first new Switch 2 console bundle has been revealed. The official Nintendo of Europe X account just debuted a new  Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle that will launch the same day as the new game on October 16, but we also now know it is coming to the U.S. as well. More details below. 

Following the debut of its PowerCord, today Twelve South is introducing another all-new charging device known as PowerBug. Effectively combining a wall adapter with 15W Qi2 power, the new all-in-one Twelve South device launches today in two colors to deliver a “MagSafe charger that floats with you.” It is now available for purchase at Amazon and directly from Twelve South.

Today’s Pokémon Presents show is set to go live very soon with nearly a half hour of updates from across the Pokéverse. As we detailed yesterday, today’s show will be the longest in years if data pulled over the last couple days rings true and we could be in for more than just your usual string of updates on already existing Pokémon experiences. Come tune in to today’s show with us below.

Update: 7/22: Target now has the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle in stock at $499.99 shipped as well as the Switch 2 on its own at $449.99.

Update 7/22: The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is also now in-stock at Best Buy.

Update 7/21: The Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is now back in-stock at Target online. 

If you’re still looking to land yourself a Nintendo Switch 2 console, Target has the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle in stock right now as we speak. Now, as I’m sure you can imagine, this might not last for long, but Target has had a steady stream of units available online over the last few days with units coming in and out of stock on a regular basis and especially so on the Mario Kart World Bundle – get in there while you can. 

The next Pokémon Presents showcase is set to go live tomorrow morning, and it’s going to be a long one. Outside of some new Pokémon TCG drops and the May announcement for the official fall Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 release date, things have been relatively quiet on the pocket monster front as of late…but all of that is about to change tomorrow when The Pokémon Company hosts the longest Pokémon Presents showcase in years. 

Rumors are abound of a July Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase, as we reported previously. This also comes along with predictions and rumors from reliable sources, both old and new, of which games might make an appearance. There are loads of major third-party titles that haven’t been made official yet, not to mention some big-time titles that still need an official release date, and what would the first major Direct showcase after the Switch 2 be without a huge drop from Nintendo’s development teams?

We have featured a number of massive savings opportunities on the new Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 when pre-ordered alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, but Samsung is now offering even better deals this weekend. Combining the deals Samsung is offering to everyone with our FREE $50 exclusive credit will still yield a FREE pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro or a FREE Galaxy Watch 8, but it’s special bundle offers on the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and new 2025 Galaxy Watch Ultra are now even better than they were previously. Detials below. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning. This week’s highlights include LEGO’s new Ideas Italian Riviera, Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare TCG sets, Anker’s new display-equipped 7-in-1 Nano Charging Station, updates on the Xbox Ally X and Ally, casting details for the live-action Zelda movie, and more.

As detailed in our recent rundown of the best games releasing for Switch 2 this summer and beyond, Wild Hearts S is set to land on Nintendo’s latest console this upcoming Friday on July 25. While more than a few Switch 2 gamers are still busy making their way to the center of the earth in the critically acclaimed Donkey Kong Bananza, publisher Koei Tecmo has now released a FREE demo of Wild Hearts S so Switch 2 gamers can give it a run through before release later this week. 

We have already highlighted a number of deals and special bundle offers you can score right now with the more pricey Galaxy Z Fold 7, but what about the Galaxy Z Flip 7? Well there’s a ton of seriously wild options there too, and one of them (using the exclusive $50 credit you can score through our links) is that you can score a completely FREE pair of regularly $250 Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (among other things). Head below for details on how to make that happen.

The new Donkey Kong Bananza just released to rave reviews, with game of the year already being thrown around, and terms like Switch 2’s killer app. And as fun as Mario Kart World has been – it’s going to need a ton of updates to reach the heights of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for me, we would have to agree. But it’s only going to be a matter of time before you make it to the center of the earth to get your wish granted in Bananza, so let’s take look at the best Switch 2 games releasing this summer and beyond. 

As you know by now, Nintendo has repackaged some of its biggest Switch games as Switch 2 Editions with some significant upgrades and expansion content for the new console. It also issued less significant performance and visual upgrades for 12 other titles you can download for FREE, but it also recently issued a somewhat stealthy update to some other classic first-party games for Switch 2 – Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. 

Donkey Kong Bananza launch day is here and so is the brand new Donkey Kong Edition Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Pro Controller for Switch 2. Just after catching a look at the latest option from one of our favorites, 8BitDo, Turtle Beach is stepping out of the underground worlds with its new new Donkey Kong-themed wireless Switch 2 pro controller for Bananza launch day. Now available for pre-order at Amazon, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

What does the Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo do? With Nintendo’s brand-new Donkey Kong adventure now out in the wild, the game is now up for purchase and shipping from just about all major retailers alongside the brand new amiibo Nintendo released that delivers in-game perks to enhance your experience. 

Nintendo Switch 2 is available for purchase at Best Buy stores across the country today. After catching a quick restock at Walmart last night online, the next chance to score a console will be when the doors open at your local Best Buy. While you might want to go call ahead of time just in case, most of them open up at 10 a.m. and there’s no telling how many units will be available. 

While we were already pretty sure of it after getting a couple early play sessions, reviews are starting to flood in and it looks like the Switch has its first real banger masterpiece with the new Donkey Kong Bananza. DK’s latest adventure will release across the country tomorrow, but if you still didn’t get a chance to score a console to get in on the action, you’re in luck. Best Buy is scheduled to have Switch 2 consoles back in stock tomorrow for Bananza day and you might be able to score a console and the game in one fell swoop. 

Nintendo’s Today! app has delivered some notable reveals since it was first introduced earlier this year. One of which was the official confirmation of the upcoming live-action Zelda movie, right before it delayed the official release date to May 7, 2027. Fast-forward to today, and Nintendo has revealed who it is casting to play the titular character and the Hero of Light. 

After officially debuting the sweet PS1-style 30th anniversary PS5, PS5 Pro, DualSense controller, and the PlayStation Portal back in September, the classic edition PlayStation hardware has become incredibly difficult to get a hold of. In Sony’s attempt to keep the retro-era paint jobs as exclusive and limited as possible, it has mostly just left gamers who never got a chance to score it annoyed. Fortunately, folks here in the U.S. will get another chance starting next week (sort of). 

Nomad, one of our favorite Apple gear accessory and Apple Watch band maker, debuted its Rocky Point sport band shortly before the Apple Watch Series 10 reveal last year, and today it is expanding the collection. it previously introduced a new Forest green treatment were fans of, not to mention the glowing Icy Blue vibe, but today it is going Carbon Black. 

Just about everybody is still waiting on the next big first-party Switch 2 exclusive reveal. We have have the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A inbound this fall, and presumably the upcoming Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in and around that time, but many Switch 2 gamers, myself included, are still waiting for that big Mario announcement (Zelda is likely still a ways off by most approximations). And if it’s not going to be Mario, it ought to be a new Animal Crossing game for Switch 2 and that might be exactly what’s in the cards for the July Nintendo Direct that was leaked earlier this week. 

Just after the debut of its new Find My gear collection and the 40Gbps USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure for M4 Mac mini before that, today Satechi is expanding its OntheGo collection with the new 67W Slim Wall Charger and the OntheGo USB-C Lanyard Cable. All for the details you need await below alongside a bundle launch deal. 

Earlier this spring a brand new Anker Nano Charging Station with an onboard display similar to the Anker Prime lineup that has been popular among 9to5Toys readers quickly appeared over in Japan. Fast forward to this week, and the new Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) is now up for sale on Amazon here in the U.S. complete with a pair of retractable USB-C cables, additional USB-C charging ports, and three AC outlets around back. Scope it out down below. 

It’s going to be a relatively big week for Nintendo and Switch owners as Donkey Kong Bananza is set to hit store shelves on Thursday. It, perhaps outside of Mario Kart World, has been among the most highly-anticipated Switch 2 releases thus far, but the exclusive Switch 2 game lineup is still relatively thin and fans seem to be clamoring for more. But worry not – a reliable Nintendo leaker has recently divulged that the next Nintendo Direct showcase is likely to go live this month. 

The next big-time Switch 2 exclusive release is landing later this week, and if you’re yet to grab a console, we are are also getting  Best Buy console restock. Donkey Kong Bananza is set for release on July 17 – the same day Best Buy has officially confirmed it will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in stock once again. 

Any good Prime Day deals still live today? Yup. Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale is long gone and over now, but with Walmart’s competitor sale and the Best Buy Black Friday in July sale running through today, this has prompted Amazon to keep some of its standout deals running through the weekend. All of that, along with some notable offers still live directly from the brands themselves, is waiting down below in this collection of our favorite Prime Day deals that are still live. While some of these offers are scheduled to run through tomorrow, like the Nomad sitewide sale, or some of the big-time e-bike discounts that will carry through this week, chances are just about all of the rest of them will be gone for good when the clock strikes midnight tonight. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning. While Prime Day has officially ended, there’s still time to shop Walmart’s competitor sale, Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Fold 7/Flip 7 and Watch 8/Classic/Ultra with huge discounts, Pokemon TCG Mega Evolutions are back, and you’ll find everything else waiting down below.

Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale (mostly) ended early Saturday morning, but Walmart is still going strong through today with its 2025 competitor sale. Featuring thousands of deals, Walmart has some of the most notable discounts of all the major retailers this year. So good in fact that it prompted Amazon to drop the prices ever lower on select gear – the best price ever on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max, for example – and you still have time to jump in as it enters the final 24 hours today. 

Walmart is now once again offering Walmart+ memberships at $49 – that’s 50% off the usual annual fee. While this deal cannot be used to extend an existing annual subscription, it is landing just in time to kick off the retailer’s massive summer sale that is set to go live on Monday with early access for members. Details below. 

As we detailed yesterday, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and  Z Flip 7 FE have now launched alongside the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 – and there are some fantastic pre-order deals now live. Alongside the up to $1,200 in savings you can score, FREE 2x storage upgrades, and straight up cash discounts, not to mention the exclusive $50 off clicking through our links will net you, you can also score a FREE Galaxy Watch 8 or a set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with pre-orders on the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. All of that in mind, we also wanted to highlight how you could also score a completely FREE Galaxy Tab with your purchase as well. 

Prime Day 2025 has really been more like Prime Week this year, and seriously notable one at that. With actual all-time prices on some of the biggest ticket items in tech, right through to massive price drops on brand new releases, and loads of discounts on essentials, it certainly has not disappointed this year. And, as is customary around here, we are taking some time before everything wraps up to highlight the top 10 best Prime Day deals you can still grab right now – the sale might officially end tonight, but that does not mean the deals still stick around until then. And, in no particular order, you can now head below to check out the top 10 best Prime Day deals still live, followed by our Top 10 favorite low-cost Prime Day Steals.

The final 24 hours of the massive Amazon Prime Day sale is now in full swing. We have already uncovered some fresh new price drops and most of the best deals are still alive and well – everything awaits you down below. From the best prices ever on some of Apple’s latest and most popular releases, to the brand new Samsung foldables and massive price drops across the Google pixel ecosystem, we also have deals on all of the storage and tech accessories you could ever need, loads of top-tier e-bike offers, and some of the lowest prices to date on the biggest smart home gear in the game, plus a whole lot more. Head below for our updated Prime Day deals hub. 

The final 24 hours of Amazon’s massive 4-day Prime Day sale event starts now. After a full 72 hours of deal hunting, it all comes down to today – chances are we won’t see better deals on thousands of items than we will see today for the rest of the summer. There is of course always a possibility even more notable price drops pop up over the next week or so on select products – this certainly isn’t unheard of – but by in large today is the day, and the clock is now ticking on what has been the biggest deal event of the year. 

As we already reported, Samsung is offering some serious pre-order deals on the new Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and more affordable Z Flip 7 FE, as well as the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025. Our links will net you an extra $50 credit when preordering on top of the up to $1,000 in trade-in value and the cash savings Samsung is offering in the form of FREE upgrades. But we wanted to point out that, with the added credit here, you can land up to $120 off your Galaxy Z Fold 7 pre-order and score a completely FREE Galaxy Watch 8 or a set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Details below. 

Update 9/4: All-new Ghost of Yōtei PS5, controllers, and console covers will be up via direct.playstation at 10 a.m. ET today – the virtual queue typically goes live before then. 

One of the most highly-anticipated PlayStation 5 releases of the year is going live tonight as Sony is set to host a State of Play dedicated to Ghost of Yōtei. We have seen a few looks at the game thus far, mostly a trailer form, but this afternoon Sony is promising a lengthy gameplay deep dive to give us a proper look at the new open world ninja/samurai experience ahead of launch this fall. Come watch it with us below.

While we still have one more day to go for this year’s massive Prime Day sale, there are already some absolutely amazing headphone and earbud deals up for grabs. While it comes as absolutely no surprise, the headphone and earbud category has been a very busy one this year so we thought we would organize the best options into one handy collection for you. The AirPods Pro 2 are $100 off and at the best price ever, much like the AirPods 4, the new Powerbeats Pro 2 have landed at a new all-time low and we have the very first cash discount on Sony’s brilliant XM6 headphones – if you’re going to buy some headphones this summer, you’ll probably want to do it now.

As we reported a couple days ago, Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are now available on Amazon, and now all of the official Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are too. Unlike the consoles that are locked behind Amazon’s invite request system (more details on that right here), all of Nintendo’s Switch 2 add-ons are now available for purchase and in-stock (for now anyway). 

• Nintendo Switch 2 – Request invite at Amazon
• Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle – Request invite at Amazon

We are now officially into day 3 of Amazon’s massive 96-hour Prime Day sale. We are once again seeing a series of new deals pop up in its Today’s Big Deals section alongside a host of fresh discounts we have sleuthed out in the early hours of the morning. We have also caught Amazon dropping the official Prime Day prices it offered on Tuesday even lower for a number of ticket tech items alongside a fresh batch of Apple, Google, and Samsung discounts, deals on Anker charging gear, a new collection of LEGO price drops, fresh e-bike offers, and loads of accessories for all of it. Head below to scope out our Day 3 Prime Day deals hub.