Yesterday Sony unveiled its new Glacier White PS4 Slim, and now we have some new hardware from Microsoft. Gamers are getting new colorways for the Xbox One wireless controller: two-tone red and military green/orange.
Ahead of this week’s Switch event, Nintendo has just put about 120+ digital games on sale via the e-Shop. We are getting a pretty even split of discounted titles across Wii U and Nintendo 3DS starting from under $1. Down below we have listed out some of our top picks from the sale. While not all-time lows across the board, each of these titles are at the lowest price we can find and can be downloaded from home.
After releasing the PS4 Pro and PS4 slim updates last year, it looks like Sony is ready to launch a new colorway. The Glacier White 500GB PS4 Slim is set for release in PAL regions come the end of the month, and while we are yet to hear word on a North American date, chances are it’s on the way.
Not to be confused with the already available Glacier White previous gen PS4 or the Special Edition Destiny model, this is a brand new slim version that will be shipping with a glacier white DualShock 4 to match.
It is expected to hit store shelves in PAL regions come January 24th. In the meantime, we have some solid deals on current gen PS4 bundles and the black DualShock 4 controller.
Here is the release video and some high-res images:
Later this month you’ll have the option of an all-new colour variation of the smaller, slimmer and lighter new-look PS4 console.
The Glacier White PlayStation 4 will be available across the PAL region from 24th January, joining the original console colour version and comes with a 500GB HDD and an accompanying Glacier White Dualshock 4.
The Legend of Zelda Art & Artifacts book is set for release in late February as the sequel to Dark Horse’s 2013 best-seller Hyrule Historia. We previously detailed the coffee table book back when pre-order prices dropped on Amazon (still available), and now Dark Horse is unveiling the epic Special Edition version of the book.
Easily one of the hottest items of last year was Nintendo’s NES Classic Mini console. The thing is nearly impossible to get and when it does go in-stock at major retailers, it goes quick. Very quick. Despite the popularity of the machine, many were disappointed to hear that it will only ever be able to play the 30-games it came with. They are 30 pretty amazing classics, but with such a massive library of beloved titles, it was a pretty big let down.
Best Buy is offering the Sennheiser HD558 Audiophile Over-the-Ear Headphones for $79.98 shipped. That’s $100 under the original listing, up to $20 below Amazon’s usual price, matching our previous mention and the best we can find. Rated 4+ stars from over 1,000 Amazon customers.
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Gaming hardware company Razor is revealing the new 17-inch Razer Blade Pro portable gaming system at CES 2017. It is essentially “the world’s first portable laptop with three built-in monitors”. A proprietary “deployment mechanism” designed in-house allows the two additional side screens to slide out from the main display. The three 17.3-inch 4K IGZO displays are housed in a unibody CNC aluminum chassis that weighs in at about 12 pounds and is just 1.5-inches thick.
All of those customized and even synced to game-events color effects you see in the images are powered by Razer Chroma. The keyboard, monitors and trackpad can be lit up with a dazzling array of lighting effects as per the user’s settings. The system is powered by a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 which is more than enough power for VR applications like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, according to Razor.
(Update 1/5 3:53pm): Apple has now officially selected Lifeline: Whiteout as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week.
The popular Lifeline series blends elements of survival with text-based adventures, and today Lifeline: Whiteout for iOS has gone free. Regularly listed at $3, this is the very first time we have seen it available for free on the App Store since release. Head below for more details:
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Castle Raid 2 for iOS is now available for $1. Regularly listed at $3, this is matching the lowest price we have tracked for this title on the App Store since a brief freebie sale back in 2014. With its colorful graphics and interesting unit-types, if you’re in to tower defense mobile titles, you’re more than likely going to want to pick this one up.
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Apple has now selected Warp Shift as the new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $3, this is the very first time we have seen the game go free on the App Store. Pricing was locked on the App Store last week, so we are getting this week’s freebie a little bit late. Rated 4+ stars from over 400 gamers.
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Sony has announced the latest selection of PlayStation Plus titles for January. PS Plus members can look forward to six free games to start the new year across three consoles. Head below for a look at what’s coming down the pipeline.
Classic Nintendo fans will surely be excited about the release of a brand new Double Dragon game. We have known of the existence of the title for a while, but developer Arc Systems has now released a gameplay trailer along with a release date for the new Double Dragon IV. While some initially believed it would take on a graphical upgrade, similar to Double Dragon Neon, the new title will actually sport a classic 8-bit look like the originals.
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As if there weren’t already enough apps on sale right now, Apple has now handpicked Drop Flip as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $2, this playful physics-based puzzler can now be downloaded to all your iOS devices free of charge until this time next week.
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After seeing a massive list of iOS apps/games go on sale at one time over the last few days, a growing number of top-tier Android titles have seen price drops as well. Both Amazon and Google Play have some very notable deals right now on titles like the GO series, XCOM Enemy Within, Kingdom Rush, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Goat Simulator and more. And remember you can save even more on Android apps at Amazon with these discounted Amazon Coins (up to 25% off).
While we have already extensively covered the best console bundles/titles and iOS games on sale right now, Amazon has some solid deals on Steam gear for Mac/PC gamers right now. The Steam controller, Link streaming box and wireless receiver are designed to bring the massively popular Steam ecosystem to your big screen TV, among other things. All of which have 4+ star ratings.
Amazon has all three devices matching the all-time lows right now with free shipping for Prime members and in orders over $49. It appears as though these devices are shipping “before Christmas” in some cases but be sure to double check if you’re hoping them to arrive before the 25th. Here are some more details on last-minute shipping at Amazon and you’ll find some great ideas just in time using our Last Minute Gift Guide.
Head over to our Games/Apps Guide for all the best deals across every platform.
(Update 12/22 11:19am): This post has now been updated with loads more iOS/Mac productivity apps including Tweetbot and Day One, along with a long list of new games.
As usual at this time of year, just about every major app developer starts putting its best apps/games on sale for the holidays. We are even seeing massive year-end movie deals on iTunes. We are just days away from the price lock on the App Store, and we are already seeing a massive list of top-tier titles go on sale. This year’s list certainly leans heavily on the game side of things but we are seeing some great prices on productivity apps like Duet Displays, Home Design and more.
Head below for the year’s largest list of discounted iOS games/apps and be sure to check back over the course of the next few days as we will be updating this post as more titles pop-up:
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The App Store has completely exploded with deals on just every notable title around. Hitman, Lara Croft and Deus Ex GO have all dropped to $1 each which is matching the lowest individual price we have tracked on all three directly on the App Store. But Square recently announced the brand new GO Trilogy containing all three titles along with Apple TV support. Even better, the price on the new GO Trilogy bundle has dropped from $5 down to just $1.99. That’s one of the best deals we have seen on all three titles (about $0.66 ea).
Android users are also in luck, as all three titles are on sale on Google Play as well.
iOS Universal/Apple TV: The GO Trilogy: $2 (Reg. $5)
Discover three of the most unique and awarded games on the App Store, now bundled at a reduced price.
Based on beloved Square Enix franchises, both Hitman GO, Lara Croft GO and Deus Ex GO offer their own unique take on their respective universe, reimagined as turn-based puzzle games.
Along with this morning’s massive list of discounted iOS apps/games, we are now seeing XCOM: Enemy Within down at $3. Regularly listed for $10, this is the lowest we have ever seen the game go for and the very first price drop all year.
XCOM: Enemy Within is a standalone expansion to the 2012 strategy game of the year XCOM: Enemy Unknown and it’s now available on iOS devices! Enemy Within features the core gameplay of Enemy Unknown plus more exciting content. Check out the new soldiers, abilities, enemies, maps, missions, and multiplayer mode for the fresh new strategy gaming experience!
iOS Universal: XCOM: Enemy Within: $3 (Reg. $10)
The stunning interactive storybook adventure title Tengami is now available for just $2 on the App Store. Regularly listed between $4 and $5, this is matching the best price we have tracked on the App Store since a one-time sale back in 2015.
And remember we have a solid deal on Secret of Mana right now, along with award-winning action RPG Bastion at just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $5).
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1Password is one of our must-have apps for Mac and iOS and AgileBits is now running a holiday promotion on its Teams services. Much like the typical app, Teams allows for shared password vaults, syncing among members, 1GB/member of online storage and more. It is usually $3.99 per team member with a one month free trial. But if you sign your team up before December 31st using code HOLLY16 at checkout (should already be applied using this link), all members will get 3 months for free. During this time, AgileBits says you can add “as many team members as you want” and you won’t even have to add a payment method until “Spring” of next year.
That’s essentially $8 off the yearly total for Teams access. Depending on how many team members your business or group has, the value can really add up.
A new year is right around the corner and Microsoft has announced its latest lineup of Games with Gold titles for January. Xbox Live members can grab four games for free as a part of this promotion. Head below for a full breakdown on what to expect…
The popular Duet Display for iOS/Mac is now available at 50% off. Regularly $20, you can now download it for just $9.99 on the App Store. That’s within $2 of the all-tie low and matching the best price we have seen in almost a year.
Square Enix has now put the iOS version of Secret of Mana on sale for $3.99. Regularly $8, this is matching the lowest price we have tracked directly on the App Store. One of my personal favorite RPGs of all-time, this iPhone port has received positive reviews and supports MFi controllers. We highly suggest a physical gamepad for this one to really get the most out of its action-RPG systems.
Speaking of action-RPGs, we still have Bastion down at $1 for iOS and Adventures of Mana for $7 (Reg. $14).
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Easily one of the best action-RPGs on the App Store, Bastion is now available for just $1. Regularly $5, we haven’t see it down this low (or on sale at all) since back at the beginning of the summer.
It has full game pad support, so we highly suggest pulling out your MFI controller for this one.
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We have already brought you the best gift ideas for travel, inside the car, music makers, techies and more, and today we are taking a quick look at some of the best options for the gamer on your list. Much like musicians, gamers can be tough to buy for, especially considering they more than likely already have the game you were going to buy them, not to mention how expensive some titles, add-ons, controllers and more can be.
This list will focus on items that just about any gamer can enjoy whether it be a simple charger to keep their controllers juiced up, or some nostalgic art/swag to celebrate some of gamings most iconic personalities. And there are several options that aren’t going to empty out your pocket starting at around $6:
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The colorful platformer Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is now matching its lowest price ever on the App Store. Regularly $5, you can now download it to all your iOS devices for just $1. If you can find time between your Super Mario Run sessions, you should probably pick this one up.
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Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic. When the evil witch Mizrabel kidnaps Minnie, it’s up to Mickey to brave the dangers of the Castle of Illusions to rescue Minnie. Gather your courage and traverse enchanted forests, take on hordes of rebellious toys and navigate mazes of living books. Play as Mickey and save Minnie from Mizrabel’s evil clutches!
GAME FEATURES –
-Play as Mickey Mouse in this reimagining of the classic Sega Genesis/Mega Drive game!
-Experience a world of wonder, brought to life with all-new graphics and magical adventures!
-Journey across five magical worlds filled with Mizrabel’s powerful minions!
-Complete hidden challenges to customize Mickey with classic costumes!
iOS Universal: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse: $1 (Reg. $5)
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(Update 12/15 3:10pm): Apple has now officially named Goat Simulator the App Store’s new Free App of the Week.
Everyone’s favorite (completely not realistic) sim is now on sale for iOS: Goat Simulator. It can be downloaded for free directly on the App Store for the very first time. You take control of a goat a wreak all-out physics-based madness on just about anything you come in contact with. It’s fantastic in all the ways, especially when it’s free. More details below.
Goat Simulator is a completely stupid game and, to be honest, you should probably spend your money on something else, such as a hula hoop, a pile of bricks, or maybe pool your money together with your friends and buy a real goat.
iOS Universal: Goat Simulator: FREE (Reg. $5)
Here is the latest Free App of the Week, along with DuckTales for just $1 and rare price drops on The Amazing Spider-Man.
(Update 12/13 10:55am): Amazon is now offering Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection for $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
In today’s best game/app deals, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering the Battlefield 1 Exclusive Collector’s Edition on PS4 and Xbox One for $79.99 shipped on the standard version and $89.99 shipped for the Deluxe. That’s more than $100 under the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered it for and the best we can find. Along with the main game it includes “Collector’s Edition Statue (14″ Tall), Exclusive Steel book, Exclusive cloth poster, Deck of playing cards, Messenger pigeon tube with exclusive DLC content, Exclusive patch, and Premium packaging.”
We have a pair of Wii U deals starting with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and Splatoon for $35 shipped each for Prime members only. That’s matching the all-time low for Splatoon and the lowest we have seen Twilight Princess HD offered for on Amazon.
Other notables include Star Wars: Battlefront Standard Edition on Xbox One and PS4 for just $9.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $20 or so, Amazon all-time low). While reviews may have been mixed, at $10 this is certainly a solid gift idea for the gamer on your list. We also have Borderlands: The Handsome Collection at Best Buy for $14.99 on PS4 and Xbox One or $11.99 for GCU members (Reg. $30+).
Here is the latest Free App of the Week, DuckTales Remastered for iOS is still its all-time low at $1 (Reg. up to $10) and The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2 are down to: $1 ea. (Reg. $7). As usual, you’ll find the rest of today’s best iOS/Mac deals down below:
We have some freebie iOS games today courtesy of developer Rayark on the App Store. Implosion, Deemo, and Cytus are all available for free right now. They combine for a 4+ star rating from around 25,000 users.
iOS Universal: Deemo: FREE (Reg $2)
iOS Universal: Cytus: FREE (Reg $2)
iOS Universal: Implosion – Never Lose Hope: FREE (Reg $10)
And here are the rest of today’s top iOS deals.
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Apple has now selected Linia as the App Store’s New Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $3.99, this is the very first time we have seen the minimal puzzler game go free. Head below for more details:
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Apple’s Mac App of the Year 2015, Affinity Photo, is now down to $39.99. It regularly goes for $50 and this is matching the lowest we have seen it go for directly on the App Store. It has a 4+ star rating from hundreds.
5 years in the making, Affinity Photo redefines the boundaries for professional photo editing software for the Mac. With a meticulous focus on workflow it offers sophisticated tools for enhancing, editing and retouching your images in an incredibly intuitive interface with all the power and performance you need.
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After seeing the stellar DuckTales platformer remake drop to $1 on the App Store this morning, we now have some solid deals on highly-rated Spider-Man titles. Both of Gameloft’s web slinger titles are down to $1 right now, matching the lowest we have seen on either of them. They combine for a 4+ star rating from well over 20,000 gamers.
iOS Universal: The Amazing Spider-Man 2: $1 (Reg. $7)
iOS Universal: The Amazing Spider-Man: $1 (Reg. $7)
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The original DuckTales game for NES is one of the most beloved 8-bit games of all-time, and today it has dropped down to just $1 on the App Store. Regularly listed between $4.99 and $9.99, you can download the game on all your iOS devices for just $1. Android gamers can actually grab the game for free right now courtesy of Amazon’s Underground program.
These kinds of classic platformers certainly play much better on iOS with an MFi controller.
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Apple has now selected Toca Hair Salon 2 as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $3, this is the very first time we have seen the popular Toca kids’ game go free in years directly on the App Store. It carries a stellar 4+ star rating from over 23,000 users.
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Sony has unveiled the latest selection of PlayStation Plus titles for December. PS Plus members can look forward to six free games throughout the entire month across three consoles. Head below for an in-depth look at what to expect this month.
If you were fortunate enough to get your hands on the new NES Classic this holiday season, it might have been a surprise when you opened the box to find a measly three-foot controller cable. It sure would be nice to be able to sit just a bit further away than that. Nyko was first on the scene with its Miniboss wireless controller for NES Classic, but now we’re getting a look at 8Bitdo’s latest solution. This $40 kit includes a receiver that will work with any Bluetooth controller and promises zero lag. Notable compatible gamepads include Wii U Pro, PS4 and the entire 8Bitdo lineup.
8Bitdo ships its NES30 Controller, a Retro Receiver and a USB controller in this bundle. Of course, a second kit will need to be purchased to enjoy wire-free two-player gaming. The ability to use modern day gaming pads has the potential to be very attractive for gamers. You can count on around 20 hours of use on a single charge of the NES30 but the trade-off of managing another rechargeable device pails in comparison to the freedom of not having any wires. The 8Bitdo NES 30 Classic Edition Set will be available from Amazon on December 16th for $39.99 shipped.
Watch out Minecraft, you’ve got company. Today, we’re getting our first in-depth look at the upcoming Lego Worlds video game for Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Steam. Originally announced over a year ago, this title is sure to be a hit when it releases on February 24th. The trailer dives into the virtual sandbox and gives a glimpse into the powerful tools that will be available during gameplay…
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It’s time for your kids to use your iPad for more than just brainless games and silly YouTube videos. Amazon offers the Osmo Genius Kit hands-on game system for $79.99 shipped, which is a fresh drop of $20 and by far the best deal we’ve ever tracked. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from 270 Amazon reviewers.
The Starter Kit is on sale for $63.99 shipped. It’s been priced as low as $60 in the past, but that was a few months ago. In addition, the Osmo online store is also taking 20% off a few other kits and offering free shipping. To browse the entire sale, click here.
Review: Osmo for iPad is a fun game system for kids that mixes digital apps with real world objects.
https://youtu.be/CbwIJMz9PAQ
Well, Apple was a little bit late updating the App Store this week, likely due to the holiday frenzy. But we are now seeing Artie’s Magic Pencil as the App Store’s new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $2.99, this is the very first time we have seen the app go free on the App Store.
We also have some of the best gaming console bundle deals live now as part of early Cyber Monday events at Amazon, Target and more.
And remember we have rounded up all the Best Black Friday iOS & Mac App/Game Sales in one handy place: BADLAND 2, Heads Up, Kingdom Rush, MacID, Pixelmator, Fantastical, many more.
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We have seen loads of discounts on the most popular games and apps on the App Store over the last few days for Black Friday. While you will see some titles already covered this week, we have decided to bring together the best deals into one handy breakdown. Down below we have some fantastic prices on BADLAND 2, Deus Ex Go and Final Fantasy games along with freebies like Heads Up and Cut the Buttons. It’s not all fun and games though, we have some solid prices on productivity apps like Fantastical 2, Calendars, MacID, Pixelmator and much more:
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The Deliveries package tracker for Mac and iOS is one of the most popular of its kind and rarely goes on sale. The Mac version is currently matching its all-time low at $3 and the iOS version is within $1 of the best we have seen, which was a brief sale back in January. They combine for a 4+ star rating from thousands.
The apps “helps you keep track of all your packages, so you always know when they’re going to arrive. Whether it’s the latest gadget you’ve preordered online, or a new graphic novel you can’t wait to dive into, Deliveries will keep tabs on it so you don’t miss the doorbell.”
Mac: Deliveries: $3 (Reg. $5)
iOS Universal/Watch: Deliveries: $3 (Reg. $5)
Rayman Classic for iOS is now free. It regularly sells for $5 and this is the very first time we have seen it go free on the App Store. Unlike Jungle and Fiesta Run, this is a port of the classic 1995 platformer featuring those “fantasy cartoon worlds of the original game: The Dream Forest, The Band Lands, The Blue Mountains, The Candy Castle…”
This is another title that works great with a MFI game controller.
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Pre-orders for the New Nintendo 3DS Super Mario Black/White Edition are now live on Amazon at the expected $99.99 shipped. Likely one of the hottest gifts/products of the season, this is a great way to beat the Black Friday rush and guarantee yourself one as this is scheduled to release tomorrow. There are no deals expected on this brand new Black Friday release this weekend and we are expecting stock to be limited at most retailers.
Head below and over to our announcement post for more details:
One of our favorite image editors, Pixelmator, is now available for 50% off on Mac and iOS. Pixelmator is now being listed at $14.99 in the Mac App Store, matching the lowest we have ever tracked outside of a limited one-time freebie promotion. It is regularly listed at $29.99 on the Mac App Store.
The iOS version is available for $1.99, down from its usual $5. That’s within $1 of the lowest we have ever tracked, which was back in the summer of 2015. Head below or more details on these highly rated image editors:
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It’s nearly December, which means Microsoft has announced its latest lineup of Games with Gold titles. Xbox Live members can grab four games for free as a part of this promotion. Hit the jump to see what’s coming next month.
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Square Enix is now offering Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions on iPhone and iPad for $4. Regularly listed at as much as $16, this is the lowest we have ever tracked on either version of the game. It has so far amassed a 4+ star rating from around 7,000 gamers.
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Parallels just launched its Black Friday bundle and in it offers 7 Mac apps free when you upgrade or buy Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac starting at $49/$79. The apps regularly have a combined value of $509.
In addition to Parallels Desktop 12, the go-to virtual machine software for running Windows, Android and other operating systems on your Mac, you’ll get a few popular Mac apps for free including the 1Password password manager. If you’re a new MacBook Pro user specifically, 1Password is a must-have app to take advantage of the machine’s built-in Touch ID fingerprint sensor for passwords, and otherwise it’s a handy tool that all Mac users should have installed across machines.
You’ll also get a one year subscription for an Acronis Online backup account with 500GB for storage in the cloud and much more.
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We have already seen the best gaming deals for Black Friday courtesy of Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Toys R Us, GameStop and more. Down below you’ll find a handy list pointing out the best prices of the year and where to get them.
This year’s hottest console bundles will be the PS4 Slim and the Xbox One S, as expected. There are several solid deals on both available from all of the major retailers. You’ll find the best options listed below, but be sure to hit up Amazon (and follow us on Twitter) from Thursday right through the weekend to make sure it hasn’t dropped some of its own bundle options. It will basically be a matter of add-ons when it comes to which option is best for you. If the specific add-on titles/controllers interest you then go for those bundles, but if there are particular games you would rather own, the gift card options are likely best. Outside of that, all console bundles will be at least $50 off at just about all retailers including Amazon, so you really can’t go wrong if the doorbusters go out of stock on you.
We are seeing loads of all-time lows on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One games (along with some Wii U and 3DS deals). We have listed some of the most popular titles of the season along with where to get the absolute lowest price next week. Keep in mind, stock will be limited on most cases for these deals and many other retailers will have the same games listed for just slightly more. You should also be sure to double check Amazon’s listing on the titles you are most interested in as we are expecting the retailer to be price matching on many of them. Head below for all our top picks:
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