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Nintendo Switch 2 is fast approaching with preorders likely to go live in just a few months time after the scheduled Direct showcase on April 2. But how many Switch 2 will there actually be? Will it be just as hard to get one at retail as the original Switch was? Well, probably, but the Nintendo President has recently made an official statement regarding how the company is going to be dealing with scalpers this time around. 

There, of course, is still a ton of questions regarding what secrets Nintendo’s new Switch 2 might still carry. Speculation has naturally run rampant across the interwebs since Nintendo’s officially revealed its next-generation console, but one topic that has consistently topped the list of debate has been those Mouse-Con – the potential of mouse-like functionality on the new Switch 2 Joy-Con. 

We have already detailed everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 launch window games. Just about everyone is expecting the new Mario Kart 9 (or whatever it might be called) to launch on day one, and potentially even as part of a console bundle. And we also spotted a retailer listing mentioning a new 3D Mario game as well as some kind of Zelda remake, but  a quite credible Switch 2 leaker with an equally as solid track record also seems to think the highly-anticipated Metal Gear remake will be one of the first game available on the new system. 

The new Spigen Nintendo Switch 2 clear case has surfaced. We have already featured the new fabric-wrapped Spigen Klasden Carrying Pouch for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as well as its Dual Grip controller-style case, and now the brand’s new Air Fit model has appeared on Amazon. There is going be an exceedingly massive number of cases and covers for Nintendo’s console as we approach launch later this year (and likely well before that), but Spigen’s tech accessories have always stood out for a few different reason, not the least of which being the fact that they tend to hit well above their quite affordable price tags. And we suspect the new all clear Air Fit case will be much of the same at $29.99 Prime shipped. 

Despite some burning questions still up in the air, we already know a fair amount about the Nintendo Switch, have a good idea of what the launch titles will be, as well as a good understanding of how much larger the actual console will be and how much it might cost. A potential release date leaked recently, and a retailer might have just leaked what the new Switch 2 game case sizes will be. 

Woot is now offering the best price ever on the new Donkey Kong Country Returns HD remake at $44.99 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). Regularly $60, this is $5 under our previous mention and 25% off the sticker price to deliver a new all-time low on the brand new release. By just about all accounts, this is another triumphant remake on the Switch library. It is by and large the definitive experience, bringing together all of the extra content that was added to the original from previous re-releases, delivering one of the best platformers of its type on the Switch. It ain’t easy, but at least you’ll have a load of bananas to recover and tough platforming action to master while you await the launch of Nintendo Switch 2. 

Back in December Nintendo unleashed a new, updated version of the original Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for iOS and Android, but this time with all of the bonus content and DLC action at no additional charge. Smartphone games riddled with in-app purchases have been a tough sell for some folks and a non-starter for others – Nintendo is no stranger to this backlash, so when it decided to release an effectively complete version of its pocketable Animal Crossing experience it was a breath of fresh air to some degree. But we are touching down today to remind folks that the starter price of $9.99 on Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete on iOS and Android is about to be no more – this one will jump up to the full $20 price by day’s end. 

Update: Woot has now dropped the price on physical copies of the new Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to $44.99 Prime shipped – this is a new all-time low. 

GameStop has launched a notable console game sale with a number of notable titles on PS5, Xbox, and Switch at $24.99 – or $22.49 for Pro members). Some standouts include titles like NHL 25, FC 25, and College Football 25, but we are also seeing one of the best prices ever on both Super Mario RPG and Visions of Mana down at the same $24.99 each. These are $60 titles seeing deep 58% price drops to deliver the lowest prices we have tracked on both of them. Visions of Mana is still up at $45 on Amazon and the lowest we have tracked before today on Super Mario RPG is $30. Browse through all of the titles in today’s GameStop sale right here before titles begin to jump back up in price or sell out. 

What is the Nintendo Switch 2 release date? While there are still a number of unanswered questions about Nintendo’s highly-anticipated 2025 release of Switch 2, perhaps the one we are eagerly awaiting most is the release date. The launch titles, if those controllers can actually be used as Mouse-Con, the actual price, and so on – these are all at the top of list for sure, but when will Switch 2 actually release? A recent retail listing might have just let the cat out of the bag. 

We have already detailed some hints floating around on the Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles, but it looks as though we could also be seeing a major influx of Xbox games as well as titles from Ubisoft and Konami too. Not only does it appear as though multi-platform games – that might have previously skipped the Switch in favor of the more powerful platforms – will be landing on Switch 2, but Xbox’s Phil Spencer was recently caught teasing Microsoft’s plans to release what sounds like more than just a few Xbox games on Switch 2. 

After what ended up being quite a fun Xbox Developer Direct showcase yesterday, with the debut reveal of NINJA GAIDEN 4 and the release of the NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black remake, not to mention a good long look at the new DOOM: The Dark Ages, the Xbox Lunar New Year sale is now in full swing. The all-digital sale is serving up over 850 games and DLC pack deals at up to 50% off starting as low as $1. You’ll find all of the latest EA sports titles, GTA V (I know everyone has this already, but just in case), Atomic Heart, COD titles, Halo The Master Chief Collection, Dragon Age Veilguard, Star Wars Outlaws, and much more. Check out all of yesterday’s gameplay footage from the first Xbox Developer Direct of the year right here, and head below for more of today’s best game deals. 

A couple weeks ago Xbox announced the first Developer Direct of the year, and that day is today. Zeroing-in on major upcoming Xbox releases from some of its closest third-party development partners, the Developer Direct showcase is set to give us a look at more than a few major upcoming releases, most of which likely landing this year, and it all starts very soon. 

What are the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games? We aren’t exactly sure just yet beyond what will likely be Mario Kart 9. But we did spot an official Nintendo retail listing pointing at a new 3D Mario game, Zelda remakes, and more. Scope out the details below.

If you haven’t picked up a copy of Super Mario RPG yet, Target has it on sale for $30 with free shipping for Target 360 members or in orders over $35 (you can also opt for free in-store pickup where available). This is a regularly $60 title seeing a solid 50% price drop to deliver the lowest we can find – it is currently up at full price via Best Buy and is no longer available at the $33 we were tracking in the ongoing Woot sale over the last few months. While at this point everyone is really just waiting for Switch 2 to land and what will likely be the official reveal of the new Mario Kart 9, you’re going to need some games to tide you over until the April Direct, pre-order phase following that, and the likely release come sometime this summer (here’s the latest on how much the Switch 2 might cost) – the Super Mario RPG remake is a great way to do just that, especially at 50% off. 

How much will Nintendo Switch 2 cost? What will the price be on the launch bundle? Let’s dive in. The new Nintendo console is officially inbound and likely this summer, but what will the new Switch 2 price be? While we do know a fair amount about the new console – backwards compatibility, likely Mario Kart 9 launch title, magnetic Joy-Con, larger display/form-factor, and more – there are also a ton of questions remaining. Can the Joy-Con also be used like a mouse? What is the actual Switch 2 release date? and, perhaps most importantly, what is the Nintendo Switch 2 price going to be? 

The countdown to finally bring home the new Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on. While we all anxiously await the early April Nintendo Direct for more details on the upcoming console, Nintendo is already planning some early hands-on events and anyone has a shot to get it on the action. While these early hands-on looks are sometimes only for members of the press, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 experience is actually open to all and registration starts this afternoon. 

The Spigen Klasden Carrying Pouch specifically Nintendo Switch 2 has already surfaced on Amazon. Nintendo finally unveiled its next-generation console this morning and it’s only a matter of time before the internet is flooded with accessories for the new console, but it appears Spigen is one of the first options out of the gate. It is now available for purchase on Amazon at $34.99 and hints at a larger form-factor compared to the original Switch.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is official. Nintendo has now revealed its next-generation console officially known as the Nintendo Switch 2. It has been a long hard road to today’s reveal, but it has finally happened to kick off the new year, just like Nintendo promised it would. A full Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase will go live on April 2, 2025. Let’s-a-go!

Update 2/20: The PlayStation Midnight Black releases today, and you’ll find all of the new gear now live at Amazon and elsewhere.

PlayStation 5 Midnight Collection gear preorders kick off today. Last week Sony unveiled its all new Midnight Collection PlayStation 5 accessories to the world and the pre-sale starts today. The PlayStation pre-order events for the new pro model consoles, and perhaps even more so the PlayStation 30th anniversary gear, were some of the hottest releases in all of gaming last year, but today Sony is ready to start taking orders on its all-new stealthy black peripherals. 

The massive New Year PlayStation sale is now in full swing, but if you didn’t pick up a copy of Madden NFL 25 for your Xbox collection over the holidays last year, you can grab a digital version from Amazon right now for even less. The regularly up to $70 title is now over $40 in physical form, but you can now scoop up a digital copy down at just $20.99 via Amazon with free digital delivery. Amazon also has one of the lowest prices yet on the digital version of College Football 25 for Xbox at $27.99, also with free digital delivery and down from the regular $70 list price. Head below for even more.

Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to officially announce another massive sale event. The PlayStation Store New Year Deals is going live starting today with up 80% off a gigantic collection of digital games, DLC expansions, and add-on packs with deals on everything from newer releases right through to some classics and older PS4/PS5 titles to shore up your digital game collection. 

This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to go. Today’s app deals are sitting alongside the B&H MEGA DEAL ZONE sale with memory cards and camera gear from $2 as well as this deal on Samsung’s fastest 200MB/s memory card and the OnePlus Nord N30 smartphone with a FREE set of $100 OnePlus Buds 3. As for the apps, highlights include Infinite Links, Afterplace, a series of freebie icons packs, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

PlayStation is getting in on the CES 2025 action this year as well with the announcement of the new Midnight Black Collection of PS5 accessories that launches next month. These stealthy new editions deliver a midnight black paint job to the PlayStation Portal remote player, DualSense Edge wireless controller, Pulse Elite wireless headset, and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. Scope them out below. 

This afternoon’s collection of the best Android game and app price drops is now ready to go. Alongside our updated collection of the most interesting new gear from CES 2025, we are also tracking a massive $400 price drop on Google Pixel 8 Pro alongside this Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness tracker launch promotion, and a new all-time low on Lenovo’s latest Chromebook Duet 11. But for now it’s all about the apps, including titles like Secret of Mana, Adventures of Mana, Legend of Mana, Trials of Mana, Chicken Police, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

Amazon is giving folks another chance to secure a physical copy of Resident Evil 4 on PS5 down at $19.97 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. After going in and out of stock over the last couple months, it is once again available on par with the lowest we have tracked on Amazon. Regularly $30 and currently on sale via Best Buy at $22, this is the lowest price we can find and another notable chance to secure a copy of the RE4 remake while the price is right. Head below for even more PS5, Xbox, and Switch game deals. 

The first official Xbox Developer_Direct showcase of 2025 has now been set in stone. For those unfamiliar, the Developer_Direct streams are where Xbox gives its third-party devs a chance to showcase their upcoming new titles and the first new looks of the year are set to stream live later this month, including a trip to id software for a more detailed look at DOOM: The Dark Ages. Head below for additional details. 

Walmart is now offering the sweet Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch down at $30. Shipping is free for Walmart+ members (free trial here). Regularly $60 and now even less than the standard edition at Amazon, this is 50% off and the lowest price we have tracked on the complete edition. It includes the main game alongside a host of extra goodies for collectors, including the SteelBook case, four pin badges made to look like the belt buckles of each Turtle, four keychains resembling the weapons of each Turtle, and a softcover art book featuring loads of imagery and insights on the characters, development process, and more – everything comes in a collector’s box too. We do not expect this deal to stick around for much longer. 

The Switch 2 has to be coming soon right? The latest rumors suggest Nintendo’s next hardware release will be launching in April, and this time the details are coming from a Switch accessory maker that seems to be claiming to have the unit, or at the least the official specs. Details and a closer look at a mockup from the brand can be found below. 

This afternoon’s collection of Android game and app deals courtesy of Google Play is now ready to go down below, as per usual. On your way down, check out the offers we are tracking on the Razer Kishi V2 gamepad for just $40 as well as Crucial’s 1TB rugged aluminum portable SSD, Bose’s latest 2nd-gen SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, and be sure to go drop your email down to score FREE $50 credit ahead of this month’s Galaxy S25 debut. As for the apps, highlights include Poosh XL, Front Armies, Skel and Defense, Argo’s Choice, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

Joining the still live last-minute Switch game sale Best Buy launched, Woot has now added a couple notable days back to its ongoing holiday Switch game sale as well. Firstly, we have Metroid Dread down at $41.99 and the return of Mario Vs. Donkey Kong at the same $41.99, but we are also now tracking Legend of Zelda Link’s Awakening at $44.99 shipped. While we have seen this $60 title down at $40 a few times this year, this might be your last chance of the year to score a deal on it as it is sitting at over $50 via both Amazon and Best Buy right now. That said, there are loads of notable Switch game deals now live at Best Buy you can still get under the tree in time this year down below.

This year’s official PlayStation Black Friday prices delivered notable deals on console and console bundles as well PS VR2, DualSense controllers, headsets, and a host of PS5 games, but there’s still time to land just about all of the deals in time for the holidays. Joining some ongoing offers at Amazon, Best Buy’s Last Minute holiday sale went into full effect early this morning, delivering solid price drops across the PlayStationverse to cross some gamers off your list, score a console for the kids, or just grab some new games for your own collection. As holiday shipping cut-off times begin to close in on us, let’s take a look at all of the best PlayStation holiday deals you can still take advantage off down below. 

Your Friday afternoon collection of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below courtesy of the Google Play store. The Discover Samsung sale is in its final throws now with less than 48 hours to lock-in shipping for Christmas, but we also have up to $300 in savings on its 2024 Smart Monitors, a new all-time low on OnePlus’ 55W 10,000mAh 3-in-1 USB-C Pouch charger, and the best price ever on Samsung’s most affordable Galaxy Tab S10+ at $195 off. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Friday – by Friedemann Friese, Ticket to Ride, Streets of Rage 4, Candy Disaster TD, and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s best. 

The annual 2024 Game Awards went live last night, and it very much did not disappoint. World premieres for The Witcher 4, Borderlands 4, the new standalone Elden Ring game, and the new Naughty Dog title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet were just some of the highlights there. As for today’s deals, we are now tracking the best price ever on the fantastic Black Myth: Wukong over at Woot – you can now land a copy on PS5 for $51.99 Prime shipped using code LUCKY20 at checkout. Regularly $70, this is the lowest price we have tracked to date on the wonderful action title (and congrats on the win last night Game Science!). If you haven’t grabbed this one, now’s your chance. 

It’s that time of year again folks, and the 2024 Game Awards are set to go live very shortly. This year’s show is set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, once again hosted by internet-famous gaming personality Geoff Keighley. Keighley’s “The Game Awards” have become the annual game awards for the industry, getting bigger and more impressive as each year goes by and it’s all set to kick off shortly. Follow along with all of the awards, musical performances, and, the thing we are really all tuning in for, the world premieres, game announcements, and release dates for the most exciting upcoming titles. This is the 10th anniversary of Keighley’s Game Awards and here’s to hoping we are in for a real show!

This afternoon’s roundup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready and waiting down below. Alongside the Google Play offers, we are also tracking hundreds in savings as part of the Discover Samsung sale on its Tab S9 FE tablets as well as the latest S10 models and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. This deal on HP’s brand-new Snapdragon X Plus OmniBook Copilot+ PC is certainly worth a look as well, but for now it’s all about the apps, including Heroes of Flatlandia, SpongeBob, FINAL FANTASY III, Threema The Secure Messenger, and more. Scope them all out below.

While you can still get in on the all-time low now live on Super Mario RPG as part of the Best Buy 12 Days of Gaming sale, we spotted an extremely rare price drop on Detective Pikachu Returns for Switch today. The constantly updated Woot gaming sale is the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season (or for the last 3 months really), and it has now added Detective Pikachu Returns down at $39.99 with free shipping for Prime members (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). This is a regularly $50 title that released last year and has yet to see any major discounts on Amazon outside of a couple third-party offers. Today’s deal is the lowest price we have feature since release and a notable chance to score a physical copy at a discount. 

As part of the latest Target Deals of the Day, the retailer has brought back the Black Friday pricing on the popular Backbone One mobile gaming controllers at 30% off (also at Amazon). You’ll need to be a Target Circle member to take advantage of its deals, but you can sign up for free right here. Today’s offers also include Play-Doh and Kinetic sand slime sets, Fujfilm Instax Mini Cameras, and a host of apparel deals at up to 40% off. Everything awaits on this landing page and we will take a closer look below. 

Best Buy has now kicked off its annual 12 Days of Gaming sale to join its 25 Days of Deals event. This, much like years past, delivers 12 straight days of gaming deals with between one and a few new deals each day, and today we have Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown down at $14.99 from the regularly up to $40 and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Code in Box) at $12.99 – this one does carry a regular price at $40 these days but more typically floats in and around the $20 range. These deals tend to sell out quite quickly so jump in while you still can. 

Your Thursday collection of the best iOS deals and freebies are now ready to go down below, as per usual. Alongside the App Store deals we are now tracking a sizable cache of Apple Watch Ultra 2 configurations at $99 off as well as a massive $400 price drop on the 2TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, these rare Twelve South gift bundle deals, and another shot at some wildly low prices on official Apple Watch Solo/Braided Loop bands from just $17. As for the apps, highlights include titles like Human: Fall Flat, Lost Echo, Titan Quest: Ultimate, Book of Demons, and more. Head below for a closer look. 

While some of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday console game deals have come and gone, there are still plenty up for grabs down below. Sony has also now unleashed what can only be described as an absolutely gigantic digital sale officially known as the 30th Anniversary PlayStation Store Cyber sale. It features over 3,800 games and DLC packs you can score at a discount, including Star Wars Jedi Cross-Gen Bundle Edition that features Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor down at $19.99 from the usual $80, for example. But there’s a whole lot more than that and you can take a look at the giant list of titles right here. 

While some of the Cyber Monday offers are indeed now gone, many of them are still live and we will leave you with some quick links to get at them:

• Best Buy Cyber Monday console game sale from $20
• Walmart Cyber Monday gaming deals from $30
• Target Cyber Monday gaming sale now live!
• Woot Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch game sale from $25

Head below for a closer look.

Folks looking to shore up their Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription ahead of the holidays are in luck today as Woot has brought back its notable deal on the 3-month sub/extensions from earlier this month. This one sold out quite quick last time so jump in now if you’re interested. Regularly $50 and fetching as much on Amazon right now, you can now secure three more months for $28.99 with free digital delivery using code GAMEPASS at checkout. Details below. 

Cyber Monday is now in full swing but we are taking a short break to scope out the best deals courtesy of Google Play for your Android gear. On your way down to check out them, be sure to scope out the now live Samsung Cyber Monday sale that went kicked off today alongside the official main events at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, not to mention the deep deals we are tracking on OnePlus Watch 2 and Samsung’s Smart Monitors. But for now we are moving on to the apps, including a host of classic Final Fantasy titles, MONOPOLY, Brotato, Clue, and more. Everything awaits below. 

The deals are flying today for Thanksgiving as we quickly approach Black Friday proper early tomorrow morning, but we are stepping in this afternoon to uncover the day’s best deals on Android games and apps. Alongside now live Samsung Black Friday sale, Google’s 2024 holiday event, and more, we have also spotted even lower prices on the Pixel 9 Pro XL as well as the best price yet on Samsung’s S24 FE smartphone from $450, and an over $215 price drop on the flagship Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Just be sure to swing by our master roundup for all of the most notable price drops across all product categories before you head below for today’s best app deals, including titles like Three Kingdoms Last Warlord, Little Big Workshop, Riptide GP: Renegade, Cyberlords – Arcology, Anodyne, Tokaido, and more. Head below for a closer look at everything. 

As part of its Black Friday Week Deals, Amazon has now dropped its multi-platform Luna Wireless Gaming Controller back down to the $39.99 shipped low. Regularly $70, you’re looking at a 43% price drop to match the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon. There have been a few refurbished offers at retailers like Woot for less, but today’s deal is on par with the lowest we have tracked on new units directly from Amazon – this is the same price we saw for both Prime Day events this year. 

We wait all year for the official Nintendo Black Friday deals and today is the day they go live. While we already saw the eShop Black Friday sale drop alongside a host of big deals on physical games, today we are getting the best price of the year on the Nintendo Switch OLED console as retailers like Best Buy, Target, and potentially Amazon deliver a sizable price drop on the official holiday bundle. These deals are now live at Best Buy and Target, with price matches expected to hit Amazon and Walmart at either some point today or later this week.