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Mario Day 2025, or MAR10, is just around the corner now, and it looks like this year’s bundle has already “leaked” at Best Buy. In fact, you can already buy it right now. While this year’s Mario Day celebration might be a touch underwhelming for some considering it’s going to land roughly a month before the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase and subsequent pre-orders for the next-generation console, but Nintendo clearly thinks its current-generation OLED console still has some fire left in it as the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder bundle is now up for sale at $349. 

The new CASETiFY iPhone 16e cases have surfaced. CASETiFY is one of the more popular smartphone case brands out there, and one that has been so for more than a few years now. Its success is largely hinged on delivering higher quality covers, attractive branding, offering up collections for just about every major smartphone release, and, perhaps even most of all, its massive selection of designs you can choose from. The iPhone 16e models have arrived and they are now available purchase starting from $70 on the eve of pre-orders going live for the new, more affordable iPhone release. 

Earlier this year Nintendo officially teased an upcoming collaboration with LEGO – an upcoming, brick-built Game Boy set. It will likely be the biggest Nintendo hardware release of the year outside of the Switch 2. At the time of the official reveal, there weren’t many details to go on outside of a teaser video and that it was indeed on the way this year, but a supposedly reliable leaker might have just outed some details on the new LEGO Game Boy along with the price. 

While we’re waiting for Rockstar Games to announce the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6, it’s busy pushing updates to its existing blockbuster title. The PC version of Grand Theft Auto V is getting a free upgrade in a few days, bringing support for ray-traced global illumination, ambient occlusion, and a bunch of other features. The company confirmed the same via an official blog post and announced the upgrade will be available for free from 4th March. Head below for a close look at all the details to see how the game is being improved.

The Ring smart home platform is being expanded today with the debut of the new Ring Outdoor Cam Plus. After a busy 2024 filled with its “first-ever” smart integrated pan-tilt cam, the new pro-grade smart doorbell, and more, the brand is kicking 2025 off with its latest outdoor intelligent surveillance tech. Now available for pre-order ahead of next month’s launch, head below for the details on the all-new Ring Outdoor Cam Plus

Next out of the gate with a new batch of cases for Apple’s iPhone 16e is UAG – one of our favorite protective case makers. Ready to bring its special brand of almost military-style protective vibes to Apple’s latest handset, all but one of the brand’s new cases brings back the magnetic action to 16e, and everything is now available on the official site starting from $40. Get a closer look down below. 

The new ESR iPhone 16e MagSafe cases are now available for purchase starting from just $9.99 Prime shipped. Apple might have nixed the MagSafe support on its new, more affordable 16e handset, but, much like the Spigen 16e lineup, ESR is here to ensure you can still use MagSafe accessories and at a super affordable price. The new MagSafe iPhone 16e models are all waiting for you right here and we will take a closer look below. 

While we are still awaiting the official Switch 2 Direct showcase on April 2 to get the full picture on the next-generation Nintendo console, plenty of additional details have come to light since then. From official patents specifically mentioning mouse mode, the lack of support for the current Switch Online Game Voucher program, and Nintendo’s official comments on how it is dealing with the U.S. tariffs situation, all of the rumors and speculation have been interspersed with solid, confirmed details. We also know there are two USB-C ports on the machine, and one can only assume they are for more than just charging convenience – many have suggested a web cam add-on could be on the way, but does this also suggest that the dual-display rumors previously circulated could ring true?

The new Spigen iPhone 16e cases have arrived. Apple has now unleashed its brand-new, more affordable iPhone 16e and, just like clockwork, Spigen is the first out of the gate with its new case lineup. Spigen, as any avid 9to5Toys reader will already know, is a staple in the smartphone case business, delivering affordable solutions in loads of different styles at prices lower they ought to be in most cases. Listings are now going live on the new iPhone 16e Spigen case lineup with models starting from $16 Prime shipped. 

We have already outlined the expected Switch 2 launch window games, rumored titles like GTA 6 and Metal Gear Solid Delta as well as select Xbox titles and some details on backwards compatibility. And while Nintendo hasn’t fleshed out the details on exactly how Switch games will work on Switch 2 (we know some titles won’t have full compatibly), we do now have some details on how Nintendo Game Vouchers will work on the next-generation console. 

Nomad has just launched its brand-new, next-generation ChargeKey. This compact USB-C cable accessory is designed to land on your keychain (or in your EDC) to provide on-the-go charging and, this time around, data transfer action for iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro, Android devices, and more for $25. Head below for a closer look and some hands-on impressions for the new Nomad ChargeKey – this might be the best mini USB-C I have ever tested out.

We are now just over 6 weeks out from the official Nintendo Switch 2 Direct – a showcase where we expect to see a full blow out of the console’s feature set, some launch game information, pre-order details, and, perhaps most importantly, the price. The question is whether or not those Trump tariffs are going to take a toll on Nintendo’s stateside bottom line come launch day or not. However, in a recent press conference Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa did have something to say about the matter. 

While Apple might have a new next-generation AirTag 2 on the way later this year, we are tracking some solid deals for Presidents’ Day on the existing model (as low as $17.50 a pop) and the new Elevation Lab TagVault AirTag Security Cable holder just surfaced on Amazon. The brand, as any avid 9to5Toys reader will already know, is one of, if not, our favorite out there when it comes to Apple AirTag accessories, and its latest solution has arrived with a rugged build and a robust steel braided cable. Now available for purchase starting from $13.99 (or less with a 2- or 4-pack), all of the details are waiting down below. 

We have seen some compelling industry insider speculation on what the price of the upcoming Switch 2 will be. A Canadian Costco employee purportedly leaked a placeholder price for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console recently. But you can apparently buy one right now for the price of about the price of new Tesla right now on the black market. 

Shortly before a Costco employee might have leaked the Switch 2 price, a recently surfaced official Nintendo patent filing all but confirmed mouse mode for the Joy-Con. Alongside giving us a glimpse at what might be the new two-piece Switch Pro Controller as well as a wireless charging dock, an official patent is also now pointing at the ability to completely reverse the Joy-Con – attach them to the console the other way around.

We first heard about the Planck SSD last month when it made an appearance at the CES 2025 show floor. It has officially hit Kickstarter now where you can back the project and be among the first ones to get your hands on what is said to be the “world’s smallest” portable SSD. You can now snag your unit of the tiny Planck SSD for just $125 by being one of the early backers and get it with a 34% discount. You can also bundle it with the PlanckBank USB-C hub for $167, which is 35% less than its $258 price right now. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Xbox had its turn late last month, and now it’s time for the first PlayStation State of Play showcase of the year. Sony took to its official PlayStation Blog yesterday to announce it would be hosting its first live broadcast this afternoon, and we are now quickly approaching the start time. Everything kicks off at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET and we will be following along with you down below. 

Ready your swords Nightfarers, we now know the official release date for the highly-anticipated Elden Ring Nightreign expansion. Publisher Bandai Namco and developer From Software have now unleashed the release details on the upcoming expansion to one of 2022’s best games, Elden Ring, alongside a new trailer you can scope out below. 

Update: The new Ninja CREAMi Swirl ice cream maker is now up for purchase at Amazon for $349.99 shipped. 

Ninja’s CREAMi ice cream makers have been among the most popular kitchen accessories around here for a couple years, right alongside air fryers and more traditional blenders. Today, the brand is unleashing the details on its next-generation frozen treat maker officially known as the Ninja Swirl by CREAMi. 

Switch 2 is official, Grand Theft Auto 6 and Metal Gear Solid Delta might be in the launch game window (along with a host of actual Nintendo titles of course), and recent patent fillings have all but confirmed Mouse-Con mode. But what about the price? Early leaks and rumors suggested it could hit at $449 here the US, but a Costco employee might have just leaked a much lower price than that. 

Just as the rumors predicted, Sony has just taken to its official PlayStation Blog to officially announce the next State of Play showcase, and it is now set to go live tomorrow. It turns out that leaked Metal Gear Solid Delta release date and the initial plans to have it revealed during a State of Play this week might indeed be true.

Yesterday we got official words from Take-Two that Grand Theft Auto VI was still scheduled to release this fall, just after an official Nintendo patent seemingly confirmed the existence of mouse mode on Switch 2. But is there any connection between the two? Well not exactly, but the CEO of Rockstar’s parent company, Strauss Zelnick, did suggest that it plants to support Switch 2 as much as possible. 

One of the more unique and interesting pieces of kit in the Journey lineup is the ALTI – a desk mat with build MagSafe charging. It enjoyed my time with it at review but there’s new more flashy model being revealed today known as the ALTI PLAY. This time around the brand is going for a more sleek black vibe with some optional built-in LED trim lighting and 15W Qi2 charging action. Best of all, there’s a20% launch deal live for the next 48 hours only. 

The first official GTA 6 trailer finally landed way back in December of 2023 and, as we all eagerly await the next look at the wildly popular new entry in the series, Take-Two has confirmed it is still on track to release this year. 

An official patent filed by Nintendo is surfacing across the web today – it appears to all but confirm the mouse functionality on the Joy-Con and quite possibly offer up the very first look at the new official wireless charging pad as well as what looks a lot like the new Pro controller. Check it out below. 

Update: A trailer was also leaked with the same release date – it looks as though this announcement was intended for a rumored upcoming State of the Play showcase (could be next week).

We have been tricked before, but it looks like the official PlayStation store just revealed the release date for the highly-anticipated Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The long-awaited and much anticipated remake of not only one of the best games in the series but perhaps ever (according to me), is now scheduled to release in late August. But is this any indication of when Switch 2 will release? Check out the details below. 

The new Nintendo Switch 2 has to be one of the most exciting new upcoming releases and, while there has been tons of speculation and even some credible rumors on the upcoming games and other details, we are all anxiously awaiting the official dedicated Direct presentation scheduled for April 2, 2025. And we now know exactly what time it will go live. 

While we have seen Amazon host some major hardware events in September previously, it looks like the massive retailer meets everything else brand is set to showcase “what’s next” later this month. Invites have now made their way out to media and it looks like we are three weeks out from getting a new look at what could be the next major hardware releases and Alexa upgrades from Amazon. 

Go, go, go, the new Satechi Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure is now available for purchase. Back in early January, Satechi – one of our favorite Apple accessory makers – officially revealed all of the details on its latest M4 Mac mini add-on and today marks your first chance to score one. While full availability doesn’t actually kick off until March, Satechi has a limited number of units up for purchase starting right now – they are likely to sell out quickly. 

Now just over 3 weeks out from the long-awaited release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom is set to host the next showcase for the game today. Likely to be our last good official look at the title (outside of a launch trailer) before it hits store shelves later this month, we are scheduled to get a new trailer for the game and likely much more that considering Capcom has set aside 15 minutes for Wilds alone. 

PNY is expanding its PRO Elite V3 USB flash drive lineup with three new USB-C models – PRO Elite V3 Type-C, Elite-X Fit Type-C USB 3.2, and Elite Type-C USB 3.2. Today’s announcement is headlined by the extreme-performance PRO Elite V3 model that delivers read and write speeds of up to 1,000MB/s and 800MB/s, respectively. The other two models top out at relatively lower speeds, though they’re more compact, are available in a lower 64GB capacity, and are also quite affordable with a 64GB 3-pack of the most compact model at just $27.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look at the drives.

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. 

Preorders on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 are officially open with up to $1,250 in savings up for grabs. Last week the brand officially introduced the new Galaxy S25 smartphone, as well as its S25+ and S25 Ultra counterparts with cash savings and instant trade-in credits you won’t want to miss out on – plus, we even have some exclusive links providing you with a bonus $50 Samsung credit that comes along with your purchase. Just click through any of the links you’ll find below to receive the credit while preordering your new Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra.

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. 

Update: Listings are now going live but some folks are having a hard time checking out. Go get in line and keep refreshing while you still have a chance. We will update this post throughout the day/week with updated listings.

NVIDIA’s shiny new RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards which were announced earlier this month at CES 2025 are officially hitting the shelves today. Alongside the new graphics cards, which you may have a hard time scoring today due to the rumored shortages in play, you can also score from a new range of gaming PCs that are now live across different retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and more. Both Amazon and Adorama were among the first ones to list a bunch of new gaming PCs with the new hardware starting at $2,299.99 shipped. Grabbing one of these new prebuilt machines is a great way to get your hands on the new graphics cards from NVIDIA, so hit the jump for all the details and a list of PCs that are now up for grabs.

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. 

Apple unleashed its new AirPods 4 this past September and one of our favorite leather accessory makers has now released its new cases. MUJJO has been a favorite around here for more than a couple years now – it makes some of the better leather iPhone cases (here’s our review of the iPhone 16 models) and that follows through to the rest of its leather add-ons. Now available for purchase in three color options at $39, head below for a closer look at the new leather Echelon AirPods 4 cases. 

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. 

The Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra preorders are in full swing with serious price drops at the ready alongside a chance at a FREE set of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and more. While the official Samsung S25 cases are also now live and at 50% off to boot, you won’t find a full-grain leather Galaxy S25 case there. While we are certainly proponents of environment-friendly vegan leathers – you will find some of those from Samsung as well as in the new OtterBox collection, some folks love their full-grain real leather accessories. While it would seem the pickings for a case of this nature for the new S25 is relatively small from the major brands, we have spotted some options worth consideration. 

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 making rounds on the internet for a few years unofficially in the form of leaks and rumors, the successor to Nintendo’s Switch console finally made its first official appearance last week in a video shared by the company on its YouTube channel. The video, right from the get-go, confirmed that the Switch 2 will be bigger than its predecessor. You can clearly see the main body of the console and the Joy-Con grow in size before taking the final form. It seems like a substantial increase indicating that Nintendo is embracing the era of big portable handhelds. But just how big is the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 gaming handheld going to be? Let’s try and find an answer to the question below.

The new UAG Samsung Galaxy S25 case collection has arrived, featuring its usual slate of ultra-rugged and military-inspired aesthetics. Much like we have seen from other brands thus far, UAG is also implementing onboard magnetics for add-on accessories and the new Qi2 charging prowess of the Samsung S25 lineup. Unlike other brands, the UAG’s design sensibilities make them some of the more unique options for folks looking for that angular, futuristic, and military-like vibe. Now available for purchase directly on the UAG site, you can get a closer look and more details below.