Justin Kahn

After detailing what we expect from both Nintendo and Xbox this week, preparing for the PlayStation Black Friday 2019 event is on the docket today. With Sony coming out of nowhere earlier this month to release loads of details on PlayStation 5, as well as the 2020 release window, we are expecting massive deals on its current generation hardware. That includes custom holiday hardware configurations, up to $100 off PSVR bundles, PS Plus perks/promos, and a gigantic digital game sale starting in just a couple of weeks. Head below to make sure you’re prepared for the biggest PlayStation deals of the year. 
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After detailing our expectations for this year’s Nintendo offerings, we are now preparing for the big Xbox Black Friday 2019 deals. With new consoles on the horizon for both Sony and Microsoft, we are expecting massive price drops on current generation gear as well as hundreds of game deals and the best prices of the year on controllers. While Microsoft will be unveiling the official price drops sooner than later, Xbox deals will more than likely appear in just about every major Black Friday 2019 ad that we see this year. Down below you’ll find all of the information needed to prepare yourself for the early Xbox console offers, massive upcoming digital game sale, Game Pass Ultimate perks, and more.
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After reviewing what we expect from its Black Friday event this year, the Kohl’s 2019 Toy Book has now arrived. It is common at this time of year for the major retailers to release gift guides and toy books to give shoppers an idea of the hottest ticket items for the holidays. After seeing Target’s toy guide and some others, we now have the 16-page Kohl’s guide for 2019. Take a closer look down below.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Lost Portal CCG, Civilization Revolution 2, XCOM: Enemy Within, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, Where Shadows Slumber, and more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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The Nintendo Black Friday 2019 offerings will surely be among the most popular out there this year. With a series of new hardware launching in 2019 and solid holiday releases on the slate, this year’s shopping event will undoubtedly be a busy one for the big N. While the best Nintendo deals tend to get scattered throughout the online retail ecosystem, Nintendo is excepted to launch some of its special holiday plans soon. We have collected all of the essential information down below to ensure you’re ready to go when the best deals and Black Friday-specific hardware hits over the next couple of weeks.
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GameStop is getting an early jump on the holidays this year. While its full-on Black Friday ad was one of the last we saw in 2018, we are getting an early look at the yearly GameStop Holiday Gift Guide today. As usual, these gift guides don’t actually contain any of the upcoming Black Friday deals, but they do give us a great idea of what to expect come the end of next month, if not offer up some great holiday gamer gift ideas. Head below for a closer look.
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We are just days away from the big-time fliers and the Kohl’s Black Friday 2019 ad could be one of the first out of the gate. The national retailer might not be on the top of everyone’s list of Black Friday destinations, but don’t be fooled; it tends to offer substantial smart home, gaming, and other electronics deals for the holidays, many of which rival the big boys. Last year’s event was chock full of brand names, so be sure to head below to make sure you don’t miss out on the best-of-the-best for 2019.
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After previewing what we expect from Target and Amazon, along with a series of holiday toy books and more, it’s time to look at the GameStop Black Friday 2019 event. Last year’s deals kicked off well ahead of Thanksgiving Day and certainly did not disappoint. With huge gift card offers to undercut the big boys and rock-bottom deals to fill your back catalog at, you’ll undoubtedly want to keep your eye on GameStop well ahead of Black Friday. All the details are down below.
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It is time to take a look at what we expect from the Target Black Friday 2019 event. Details from several major retailers are already starting to hit and chances are we are only about a week away from the major ads. With huge free shipping perks on deck, Target will be one of the premier shopping destinations for electronics, Apple gear, kitchenware, toys and much more. Head below for details on how to prepare yourself for its biggest shopping event of the year and to ensure you don’t miss out on the best values.
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The adidas iPhone 11 collection of cases is now here. After some minor availability issues earlier this month, the entire lineup is ready for prime time. Once again, the iconic sportswear brand is tapping into its storied history and classic aesthetics to bring iPhone 11 users even more options for protecting their precious handsets. Head below for a closer look at the new lineup.
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After getting an early look at the big N’s official Christmas sweaters, we are getting our first look at the new Nintendo shop gear today. Officially known as Nintendo Tokyo, the company appears to be set to open the very first official Nintendo store in Japan, according to reports. Scheduled to launch in about one month, as expected, it will be filled with exclusive merchandise, apparel, in-store software experiences, and much more, not unlike the NYC store. Head below for a closer look.
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Publisher THQ Nordic is dishing out new details on the upcoming Darksiders Genesis today. Initially created by Vigil Games, development duties on the new Darksiders game have been turned over to Airship Syndicate (made up of former Vigil members). And this time around, we are getting a very different experience from that of the first three entries in the series. Head below for all the details and a look at today’s “Not Alone” trailer.
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Sony took to its official PlayStation Blog today to announce details on MLB The Show 20. Easily the best baseball simulation in game form for years now, with the World Series just one day away, we now have the (altered) official release date, cover art, and details on the special editions. Everything is down below.
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While we are still over a month away from the shopping festivities, the True Value Black Friday 2019 ad is here. The small home improvement retailer will begin offering holiday-worthy deals well ahead of Thanksgiving while remaining open over the weekend. All the details are down below.
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After taking a look at potential upcoming deals from Amazon, Apple, Google and more, we are now turning our attention to the Black Friday home and kitchen gear. Black Friday 2019 is just over a month out at this point and we are expecting big things from the likes of Instant Pot, Dyson, and Anova, among many others. While much of the focus around Black Friday is generally consumed by fancy Apple products, giant TVs, and smart home gear, it is also the best time of year to outfit your household arsenal as well.
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We are only about a week away from the initial holiday ads dropping, so now it’s time to take a look at some Black Friday gaming predictions. Much like Apple gear and smart home products, we always see a massive collection of deals on consoles, games, accessories, and more for the biggest shopping bonanza of the year. You can expect deep price drops, gift card promotions and more from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft along with deals on just about any game you might be looking to add to your collection. Head below for details on what to watch out for and the best Black Friday gaming deals we expect to see in under a month’s time.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Sea of Squares, Bedtime Stories & Massage, Stardash, Aquavias, Taskmator – TaskPaper Client, and many more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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While it still feels like we are on the wrong side of Halloween to start talking about Nintendo Christmas sweaters, the iconic brand’s official collection is here. Ugly holiday sweaters take the internet by storm every year as we approach the holidays, and it looks like Nintendo wants to make sure it gets in on the action early. Today, the company is unveiling three conventional designs that are already available. Head below for a closer look.
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A leaked Fortnite Chapter 2 trailer has hit the internet. After season one wrapped up on Sunday, players were left with a mysterious black hole on their screens. This was meant to sort of leave fans clamoring for details on the next phase of the game’s Battle Pass and that it very much did. While gamers were working their way through deciphering the the mysterious galactic imagery and the like, the trailer for Chapter 2, Season 1 has seemingly surfaced early. All the details are down below.
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After debuting its new multi-colored LED Switch Afterglow Controller a couple weeks ago, today, we are getting a new PDP Nintendo Switch headset. More specifically, the popular gaming accessory maker is bringing its PDP Gaming LVL40 Wired Stereo Headset to Switch just in time for the holidays. The multi-colored gaming cans are designed to match your Switch machine while offering up an extremely affordable price tag at the same time. Hit the jump for all the details.
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IK Multimedia is introducing a series of new streaming microphones and a portable audio interface today. The company makes some of the best and most affordable music production/audio gear out there, and is continuing that tradition with new entries in its Creator Series lineup for YouTubers, live streamers, and other budding online broadcasters. Starting from under $50, today’s offerings mark some of the most affordable options in the product category. Head below for all the details.
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With Sony’s PlayStation 5 console officially on the way now, it looks like its gaming division is experimenting with next generation PSVR hardware, too. A patent spotted by LetsGoDigital seems to point at a brand new headset with a series of technical enhancements, a brand new front facing camera array, and much more. Head below for all the details.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Dandara, Do.List: To Do List Organizer, Kingdom: New Lands, Kathy Rain, and many more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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After being officially unveiled back in April, Sony has dropped new details and what appears to be the Playstation 5 release date. System architect Mark Cerny divulged a massive amount of information on the upcoming PS5, and today, Sony is also dropping more details about the newly redesigned PlayStation 5 controller. All the details are down below.
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With the full official release of this year’s installment on the horizon, Sony just unveiled a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 Pro Bundle. The 2019 COD takes a more realistic and gritty approach as Activision is set to release a (completely) reimagined version of Modern Warfare in just a few weeks. After being impressed by the MW betas over the last few months, Sony is giving gamers another good reason to upgrade to its 4K machine this holiday season. All the details are down below. 
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In today’s best game deals, Amazon is now offering Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of An Elusive Age on PS4 for $24.99. Shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $25. Regularly up to $50, it is currently on sale for $35 at Best Buy and is now at a new Amazon all-time low. This massive open-world RPG is a standalone experience with a “finely tuned turn-based combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.” Be sure to head below for the rest of today’s best game deals including Collection of Mana, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Nier: Automata GOTY, The Division 2, and more. 

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A pair of classic SEGA games are being remade for current generation consoles. Iconic arcade light gun games, House of the Dead and its sequel, are currently in the works at Forever Entertainment after the company made it official via its Twitter page. All the gory details are down below.
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There are already a number of solutions out there, but nothing quite like the new Switch Racing Wheel Pro from Hori. The officially licensed Nintendo Switch peripheral is designed to bring a more realistic driving experience to Mario Kart sessions (and other racing games). The peripheral is now up for pre-order at Amazon and will begin shipping next month. Head below for more details.
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A brand new GameStop Deal of the Day program has just launched. While the national retailer has all kinds of deals on a regular basis, it is now offering a specific collection of daily deals, sort of. Any avid 9to5Toys reader will know how amazing these kinds of daily discounts are from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot and others, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye on what GameStop has to offer as we move towards the holidays. Especially considering it has already dished out a noteworthy price drop on day one. Head below for all the details.
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Marshall is introducing new Google Assistant headphones today. The Marshal Major Voice III Headphones pack in the company’s “iconic” sound with minimalist controls and a wireless battery life that leaves “competitors in the dust.” Available starting today, you’ll want to head below for a closer look and more details.
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Scuf Gaming’s Vantage controller is essentially the pro PlayStation controller Sony never made. Boasting a series of customizable parts and loads of extra buttons, it is among the best options out there for hardcore PS gamers. Today, the company is introducing the second generation Scuf Vantage 2 with a series of enhancements across the board as well as a special Edition Modern Warfare model. Head below for everything.
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Today, Steinberg is announcing the availability of its new USB-C audio interfaces. Designed specifically for Mac, PC, and iOS (iPad Pro), the latest from Steinberg includes three different models raining from home producers to those with significantly more professional requirements. We have already seen some USB-C options from the major brands hit the market and now it’s time to take a closer look at the UR-C Steinberg lineup. Hit the jump for more.
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After just launching a new lineup of travel cases for Nintendo’s latest handheld, PDP is back today with a new Switch LED controller. The PDP Afterglow Deluxe + gamepad joins PDP’s new lineup of brightly colored Rock Candy controllers as the latest additions to its growing list of peripherals for Nintendo Switch. Head below for a closer look.
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Did you know that Sony doesn’t have an online PlayStation Store for its hardware? Well it never really did, until now that is. After debuting a series of new Death Stranding Limited Edition consoles, The Last of US II release date and more yesterday, Sony took to its official PlayStation Blog this morning to unveil its new online shop. There’s also some interesting perks available here for PS Plus members with even more coming down the line, hopefully. Head below for all the details.
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The October PlayStation Plus free games have now been unveiled as part of today’s State of Play event. Not only are we getting two top-tier titles for free this month, but Sony just unveiled the release date for The Last of Us II and a brand new trailer. Everything is down below.
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While some of the modern franchise game adaptions have been less-then-stellar, many of the classic Star Wars games are still beloved to this day. We are all eagerly awaiting the launch of Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in November, but Jedi Knight II has just been re-released on Switch and PS4 to hold us over. Hit the jump for more.
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Today we are taking a look at Microsoft’s and Sony’s updated environmental initiatives alongside some new PS5 details. Both companies have been ramping up measures to reduce their carbon footprint, and we now have some information on how this will come to fruition. More details below.
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WaterField is unveiling its new Switch Lite Slip Case today. Just ahead of tomorrow’s release of Nintendo’s portable Switch console, pre-orders are now live on its latest cover with shipping dates landing at the end of the month. Hit the jump for more details.
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In today’s best iOS and Mac app/game deals, we have some notable price drops including Swim Out, Smash Puck, True Skate, MLB Manager 2018, and many more. You’ll find a complete list curated by hand down below:

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Some seven months ago, Amazon and Twitch began offering anyone with a Prime membership one year of Switch Online for free. A surprisingly great deal despite the already affordable price tag, especially considering how many gamers are already Prime members. Not only has the value on a Switch Online membership grown considerably since then, but there are just days before the whole promotion shuts down and you’re stuck paying full price again.
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After the beta went live back in May, Activision has now announced the official Call of Duty Mobile release date. Developed by award-winning Tencent studio Timi, the iOS and Android titles will bring fan-favorite multiplayer modes and maps from across the Call of Duty mythos including content from both Modern Warfare and Black Ops. Head below for all the details.
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After seeing a series of brand new options for Apple’s latest last week, we now have some notable iPhone 11 case deals from Supcase. The brand is a well-known maker of iPhone accessories in the budget-friendly category and its latest offerings for the new iPhones are already starting to see some price drops on Amazon. Head below for everything.
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We are getting a brand new Bluetooth Casio watch today via a collaboration with the Gorillaz. In fact, Casio is introducing a pair of new time pieces in limited edition form adorned with the band’s iconography. While one is your usual G-Shock, the other sports some smarts with Bluetooth and app integration. Head below for everything and details on how to score one of them before they sell out tomorrow.
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We are getting some classic Dragon Quest games soon for Switch. One of the most famous Japanese role-playing game franchises in history, Square Enix is now officially bringing the three games that started it all to the eShop in the US and Europe. All the details are down below.
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