Justin Kahn

The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is scheduled to launch starting today with access to the new Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis game libraries. Nintendo Switch Online is getting a big-time upgrade today with the launch of Nintendo’s new premium-tier Switch Online membership that includes everything in the standard subscription alongside the new Switch Online N64 and Genesis titles as well as the just-announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise DLC expansion. Head below for more details on when and where to access the new Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

All of Friday’s best Android game and app deals are now up for the taking. Our Samsung deal hub is bursting at the seams today with fresh new price drops at Amazon including soundbars, handsets, laptops, storage media, and more, but for now it’s all about the apps. Today’s collection is highlighted by titles like Samorost 2 and 3, Everybody’s RPG, Alien Shooter 2, The Choice of Life: Middle Ages, and more. Head below the fold for a closer look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

Hot on the heels of Apple’s newly announced laptops, we are taking a look at the just-released Pad & Quill M1 MacBook cases. Officially known as the Cartella Slim Case for M1 MacBook Pro, it is available for both the 14-inch and 16-inch M1 Pro and M1 Max models. These made-in-the-US cases are up for pre-order with a November shipping date and, best of all, are now 15% off with our exclusive discount code. 

HYPER is introducing the “world’s most powerful” 245W GaN Charger and 245W USB-C Battery Pack (27000mAh/100Wh) today. The brand previously introduced us to the “world’s first” 100W GaN USB-C charger as well as its HyperJuice 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand this past summer. Now it’s time to take a look at its new 245W GaN Charging Station and the accompanying USB-C Battery Pack. Head below for a closer look, availability details, and pre-sale discounts. 

It is now time for all of today’s best game and app deals courtesy of Apple’s digital storefronts. Alongside today’s iOS and Mac app deals, we also have offers on Apple’s official iPhone 13 Pro MagSafe Leather Case as well as Nanoleaf’s new Shapes HomeKit starter kits and even more in our Apple deal hub. Highlights of today’s software price drops include titles like Cessabit, SnakeSnap!, Lock Notes Pro, RegEx Lab, Folder Icons, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

In today’s best game deals, trusted eBay seller Nation Wide Distributors (97.8% positive feedback from $179,000+) is now offering Paper Mario: The Origami King on Nintendo Switch for $33.50 shipped. Regularly $60, and currently on sale for $42 shipped at Amazon, today’s deal is the lowest price we can find and a solid opportunity to bring it to your Switch library. This is the latest Paper Mario adventure for Switch with strategic, ring-based battles that “requires both puzzle-solving skills and a quick wit.” Players are tasked with helping Mario “battle evil Folded Soldiers, repair the damaged landscape, and try to free Princess Peach’s castle from the clutches of King Olly.” Head below for more including Resident Evil Village: Deluxe Edition, It Takes Two, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, DOOM 3: VR Edition, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and much more. 

Dbrand has now unveiled a new, redesigned set of PlayStation 5 face plates, or Darkplates as they are officially known. The new designs come just days after legal action from Sony forced the brand to remove the previous-generation models from its website. But apparently Dbrand is at least a little bit more confident the updated PlayStation 5 face plate design “neutralizes any future infringement claims from Sony.” Head below for more details. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new CASETiFY iPhone 13 MagSafe Impact Case. The brand has always stood out for its wild, Instagram-ready designs, and this year’s collection is no different. The 2021 lineup features a number of recycled options as well as a stronger focus on environmentally-conscious designs with MagSafe compatibility entering the fray on just every model available. Today’s we are diving in with a review of the CASETiFY iPhone 13 MagSafe Impact Case in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

Update: elago’s official Amazon storefront is now offering its Snapshot Cover for $10.99 Prime shipped. That’s nearly 30% off the going rate and a new Amazon all-time low. 

We featured the elago Snapshot — the brand’s combination AirPods Pro and AirTag case — earlier this month when it launched. Carrying a regular $15 price tag, we are now tracking the first notable price drop on the new cover over at Amazon for $12.99 Prime shipped. While it might not be a huge discount, if you’re looking to score one, now is the lowest price we have tracked outside of a very limited offer on day one at $13. This “durable” silicone case protects your AirPods Pro while offering up a dedicated slot for your AirTag as well. You can learn more about the elago Snapshot in our launch coverage and down below. 

Today we are getting hands-on with the CYRILL Brick vegan leather iPhone 13 case. CYRILL – a Spigen sister brand – launched its new iPhone 13 cases lineup just after Apple announced its latest handsets with a series of MagSafe-ready options as well as its Cecile flower designs and its Classic Charm crossbody option. But for today, we are diving in with the CYRILL Brick vegan leather iPhone 13 case in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

We are now ready to head into the weekend with all of today’s best Android game and app deals. Our Android and Chromebook deal hubs have some fresh new hardware offers including this new all-time low on a OnePlus 9 5G bundle, but for now it’s all about the Google Play software. Highlights of this afternoon’s app deal collection include titles like Botanicula, CHUCHEL, Minaurs, Moon Writer Pro Key, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at today’s best Android game and app deals. 

The upcoming Switch Online N64 and SEGA Genesis update now has an official release date and price tag, but you’re probably not going to like it. The addition of Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games to Nintendo’s Online Switch service is a very exciting one, but just as we assumed, it’s going to cost you significantly more than the current $20 per year you’re paying for Switch Online right now. The new Switch Online Expansion Pack, as it is officially known, will launch later this month with the new Switch Online AnimalCrossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise update, but you’ll need to have the new Switch Online N64 and SEGA Genesis Expansion Pack to access it all. More details below. 

While Microsoft did give away a full-size model previously, the new Xbox Mini Fridge now has an official release date and price so everyone can try to score the coolest gaming collectible out there. After Microsoft poked fun at itself regarding the fridge-like shape of its new Xbox Series X console at launch, things have come full circle with the new Xbox Mini Fridge going up for pre-order next week. More details below. 

Nintendo has just launched a series of indie publisher game sales via the eShop. A great time to pick up some quirky and lesser known titles, the deals start from $5 and range from RPGs and action titles to party games and more. You’ll find titles from tinyBuild, Humble Games, and Team17 including some great Halloween-worthy titles to get you in the spooky mood and much more. Head below the fold for a closer look at our top picks and over to today’s console game roundup for even more.  

Today, we are diving in headfirst with a hands-on look at the new Spigen iPhone 13 Ultra Hybrid Mag case. This case joins the rest of the wide-ranging Spigen iPhone 13 lineup, including its MagSafe-ready Armor Case with Air Cushion we reviewed previously, as the brand’s clear, magnetic offering boasting that all too familiar MagSafe logo on the back. While we have seen our fair share of similar-looking cases from other brands, it’s time to see how Spigen’s clear iPhone 13 Ultra Hybrid Mag case stacks up in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

We’re taking a look at the new V-MODA wireless earbuds known as the Hexamove series. V-MODA – well known for its high-quality audio gear and metal Crossfade 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – is unveiling its very first true wireless earbuds today with the new Hexamove Lite and Pro models. Featuring “extensively researched ergonomics” and V-MODA’s usual attention to high-quality materials, you’ll want to head below for a closer look and more details on the new Hexamove V-MODA wireless earbuds. 

Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new Coach iPhone 13 Leather Slim Wrap Case. The Coach iPhone 13 case lineup was one of the first out of the gate this year alongside the Incipio models, and it’s time to take a closer look at the fashion brand’s latest covers for Apple’s new handsets. Head below for a closer look at our Coach iPhone 13 Leather Slim Wrap Case review in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

It’s time to take a look at the new 8Bitdo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Xbox consoles and Windows 10. Now up for pre-order, this is essentially the same as the multi-platform wireless model that launched back in March, just with a focus on Microsoft platforms, a wired connection, and a lower price tag to match. Head below for more details and some pre-order information. 

Nintendo 64 Switch Online games are official! Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games, along with some new wireless controllers to match, are all on the way. Nintendo announced this as part of yesterday’s Direct presentation. Alongside the official reveal of the new Kirby and the Forgotten Land, more details on Splatoon 3, and our first good look at Bayonetta 3 gameplay, Nintendo officially announced the upcoming inclusion of both N64 and Genesis to its online Switch service. Those games will also be supported by some not-so-affordable new wireless SEGA Genesis and Nintendo 64 controllers that seem only to be available to Switch Online subscribers — much like the already available Super Nintendo and NES variants. However, it sounds like these titles will only be available as part of a new and likely more expensive Switch Online membership tier. More details below. 

After just taking a look at the brand’s new magnetic wood desktop accessories, we now have an exclusive offer for 9to5 readers on the Oakywood iPhone 13 cases. In fact, today’s promotion applies to everything Oakywood sells sitewide, whether that’s its felt iPad sleeves we reviewed previously or its handmade oak and walnut monitor stand shelf, everything is now 15% off with our special code. Shipping prices vary by order and delivery location and start at around $5 or so. Head below for more details, deals on the new Oakywood iPhone 13 cases, and our exclusive promo code. 

After getting a look at the new 20th anniversary peripherals last week, Microsoft has today taken to its official Xbox blog to unveil the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob Xbox Series X consoles. These special edition versions of Microsoft’s flagship home console come in celebration of last week’s launch of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl – the station’s take on Nintendo’s Smash Bros. mascot brawler– that features characters from SpongeBob, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, and much more. Head below for a closer look at the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X consoles as well as details on how to score one. 

The new Incipio lineup of covers for Apple’s latest handsets has been one of the most popular among 9to5 readers this year, and it’s time to take a closer look at the Incipio Slim iPhone 13 case. The Slim provides a translucent design to show off your new iPhone 13’s colorway while maintaining a robust design to protect against up to 14-foot impacts and more. Head below for a closer look at our Incipio Slim iPhone 13 case review in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys entry. 

The official simplehuman eBay store is offering its 8-inch round sensor mirror pro for $195 shipped in manufacturer refurbished condition. Regularly $250 when it’s available on Amazon, this rarely discounted smart mirror is now down at the lowest price we can find. This is a 5x magnification mirror with a magnetically removable 10x detail mirror that can be affixed to either the front or back of the unit. From there, you’ll find a tru-lux light system that “closely simulates natural sunlight’s full color spectrum” for over 50,000 color variations alongside Alexa support, auto light-up motion detection, and a companion app to “capture light settings from the environment around you and recreate them on the mirror.” A 2-year warranty is included with purchase. Head below for more simplehuman deals. 

After rumors started to ramp up in August, Rockstar has now officially confirmed the upcoming re-release of Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as part of the new Grand Theft Auto Trilogy. Officially known as Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, the upcoming collection of GTA titles will indeed feature upgraded visuals and enhancements, all while maintaining the original charm, according to Rockstar. Head below for more details on the new Grand Theft Auto Trilogy. 

Happy Nintendo Switch OLED launch day! After years of rumors surrounding a 4K Nintendo Switch console, Nintendo took just about everyone by surprise when it unveiled the new Switch OLED model back at the beginning of July. While some folks already managed to secure one when pre-orders kicked off about a month later, we are expecting some listings to go in and out of stock for the rest of us today. Head below for some quick links and more details on Nintendo Switch OLED launch day. 

Microsoft has now unveiled a new Xbox controller and headset for the 20th Anniversary of the console. The 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and the matching 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Stereo Headset will launch on November 15 – the same day the original Xbox was released in 2001. Head below for more details and pre-order links. 

Today, Seagate is announcing its next-generation portable Xbox SSD. Officially known as the Seagate Game Drive for Xbox SSD, it provides an additional 1TB of game storage to your setup to offer up “a premium, high-speed Game Vault.” Compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and any generation of Xbox One, it also introduces flash-speed performance to Seagate’s lineup of external drives for Microsoft’s home consoles. Head below for a closer look and more details on this month’s release. 

We are now ready to weigh in on the latest OtterBox iPhone 13 wallet case known as the Strada Series. OtterBox is among the most popular third-party Apple gear accessory makers out there and well known for its particularly protective models. The Strada Series OtterBox iPhone 13 wallet case continues that trend, but instead wraps your device up in a premium leather folio-style cover that is about as stylish as it is protective for your precious new Apple handset. Head below for a closer look and our hands-on Strada Series OtterBox iPhone 13 wallet case review in the latest entry to the Tested with 9to5Toys series. 

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Xbox, Microsoft and adidas are announcing a new global partnership to celebrate the brands’ “shared heritage of play and unveil our first console-inspired sneaker collaboration.” Head below for a closer look at the new Xbox adidas shoes. 

For the latest 9to5Toys Tested review we take a hands-on look at the new Spigen iPhone 13 Mag Armor Case. Spigen is among the best third-party brands out there with affordable options for Apple’s new handsets every year, and the 2021 lineup is no exception. Today we’re zeroing in on the brand’s magnetic Mag Armor Case, but you’ll likely have noticed its offerings featured in our “best of” roundup for years now, and rightfully so. Its cases are typically better quality than the price tags might suggest (especially with the far more affordable Amazon listings) and it’s now time to check out the 2021 Spigen iPhone 13 Mag Armor Case in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys review. Head below for a closer look. 

The official Anker Amazon storefront is now offering its Nebula Apollo Wi-Fi Mini Projector for $297.49 shipped. That’s $52.50 under the regular $350 price tag, matching the previous deal price, and the best we can find. A 200-lumen DLP lamp is joined by the ability to create up to 100-inch displays alongside Android 7.1 for direct access to your streaming services with no additional devices needed. This model also sports a transparent touch panel that provides the “power to navigate menus and more with ease, directly from the device.” Head below for more Anker projector deals from $200. 

The final Super Smash Bros. fighter is being unveiled today! The scheduled Mr. Sakurai presents showcase ran today as planned with new details on the round 11 Mii Fighter Costumes, a new stage, and the final fighter to enter the fray: Sora from Kingdom Hearts. Head below for a closer look at everything. 

Catalyst, a brand best known for its protective and waterproof Apple gear accessories, is introducing its new Beats Studio Buds case today alongside its latest AirTag case lineup. The Beats Studio Buds case features a one-piece design with 1-meter water protection while the AirTags cases include keychains, the Clip-it designed for laces and straps, and a 3M adhesive-equipped option. Head below for a closer look at everything. 

After recently taking a hands-on look at the MagSafe ArcField Wireless Charger, today we are diving in on the Spigen 40W Dual USB-C Wall Charger. Known as the ArcStation Pro 40W Wall Charger, this is Spigen’s tiny-GaN wall charger with up to 40W output, USB-C ports, and compatibility with 20W MagSafe gear. While expensive direct, pricing on Amazon is quite digestible considering the dual output here, and with iPhone 13 out in the wild now, we thought it was a fitting time to take a closer look. Head below for our Spigen 40W Dual USB-C Wall Charger review in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

While we just got a look at its new iPhone 13 cases, it’s now time for OakyBlocks – Oakywood’s new wood desktop accessories. After going hands-on with the brand’s handmade oak and walnut monitor stand shelf a couple of months back and coming away quite impressed, Oakywood has now shown up with a range of matching desktop accessories ranging from pen holders and wireless charging pads to pen trays and more. We are seeing some nice launch bundle discounts and you can get a closer look at everything down below. 

Speck’s iPhone 13 case collection landed shortly after the new handsets were unveiled, and we are now ready to dish up some hands-on impressions of the new Speck iPhone 13 Presidio Perfect-Clear Case. Speck’s iPhone accessories have been a mainstay in our yearly roundups for years now, and it’s time to find out whether the new Presidio Perfect-Clear Case lives up to the brand’s reputation. Head below for our Speck iPhone 13 Presidio Perfect-Clear Case review in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys. 

Pad & Quill just unveiled its new leather AirTag case known as The Jimmy. Back in April of this year, the Apple accessory brand unleashed its first AirTags accessories with the Mighty Leather Keychain variant, but Pad & Quill is back again today with another handcrafted carrier for your Apple item trackers. Best of all, this is 9to5Toys, so we a have nice discount code to knock 15% off the brand new leather AirTag case. Head below for all of the details. 

Now that its 2021 case collection has been unveiled, it’s time to take a hands-on look at the LifeProof SEE iPhone 13 case. Now complete with magnetic MagSafe charging capabilities, LifeProof’s SEE line features an environmentally conscious design with the brand’s usual attention to creating a safe and secure home for your precious Apple handset. Head below for our LifeProof SEE iPhone 13 case review in the latest edition of Tested with 9to5Toys. 

Today we are taking a look at the new Link & Lock – a unique combination lock AirTag case from Raptic. We just took a look at the brand’s new iPhone 13 case lineup, but the Raptic Link & Lock has certainly caught our eye. As one of the only combination lock AirTag cases out there, we thought it would be a good idea to take a closer look at what the Apple item tracker accessory has to offer. Head below for more details. 

Deliveries have been landing with 9to5 writers nonstop since the new Apple handsets were announced, and we are now ready to take a hands-on look at the new Totallee clear iPhone 13 case. After taking a closer peek at the brand’s popular minimalist lineup for iPhone 12, and coming away quite impressed, we are now ready to weigh in on the Totallee clear iPhone 13 case in the latest Tested with 9to5Toys review. 

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have unleashed some new details on the upcoming Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus. With release dates quickly approaching on the remakes, Nintendo has dropped some new trailers and details on more of the game’s standout features as well as details on mountable Pokémon in Legends: Arceus, plus much more. Everything is found below. 

Today we’re taking a quick hands-on look at the Spigen ArcField Magnetic Charger — the brand’s take on the puck-style magnetic wireless charger. Now regularly sitting in a much more affordable category than when it first launched, we recently had a chance to give one a go for a few weeks to see how it stacks up these days, just in time for the new iPhone 13. Compatible with all of Apple’s magnetic handsets, today’s Spigen ArcField Magnetic Wireless Charger review is the next entry in our Tested with 9to5Toys series.

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Just ahead of the official launch of the new OLED model Switch console, we are getting the first new Nintendo Direct presentation since E3 in July. Set to start right now (6 p.m. ET), we are in for roughly 40 minutes of upcoming Switch announcements and updates (mostly) regarding titles launching this winter, according to Nintendo. Head below to follow along with today’s new Nintendo Direct presentation. 

It’s now time for the CYRILL iPhone 13 cases. After taking a look at the new Spigen collection, as well as the brand’s new MagSafe power bank, we are now ready to detail its sister brand’s new lineup. Featuring pretty designs, shock-absorbent camera rings, fingerprint resistance, and even crossbody straps, CYRILL provides iPhone 13 users with another set of high-quality case options at affordable price tags. Speaking of which, many of the new models now carry 10%  coupons over at Amazon and you’ll find all of the details down below. 

The Nodus iPhone 13 leather Shell Case 4 is up for pre-order. Nodus is among our favorite higher-end iPhone case makers out there for its sleek, professional designs and leather treatment that feels even more pricey than it is. This year the brand has brought Apple MagSafe compatibility to its Shell 4, after making use of its own magnetic system for quite some time on previous-generation models, and you can get a closer look down below.