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Update 1/23: The PS Direct Store is readying more stock of the PlayStation 30th anniversary PS5 Digital and some of the accessories (No PS5 Pros will be available by the looks of it) starting at 1 p.m. ET today, according to reports.

Update: PS1-style 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim pre-order links:

• Amazon: 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital
• Best Buy: 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital
• Walmart:30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital
  • Walmart appears as though you’ll need a Walmart+ membership for purchase
• Target: 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital

PlayStation 5 pre-orders are set to go live today…round 2 edition. We know plenty of folks had a chance to score a PS5 Pro pre-sale unit as part of the initial pre-order phase coming straight from PlayStation Direct, but today is the day the new PS5 Pro and the PS1-style 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim are set to go live at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target. Stock will, as I’m sure you can imagine, almost certainly sell out even faster than it did during the PlayStation Direct event last month, so you’ll want to be prepared well before the scheduled 10 a.m. start time to ensure you land one. 

9to5Toys Steals is a new bite-sized deal format we are launching to enhance our highly-personalized and hand-curated coverage of the best deals across the internet. The 9to5Toys content we all know and love isn’t going anywhere – it’s more motivated and successful than it ever has been. 9to5Toys Steals is just a new way to expand our reach, highlight notable price drops in product categories we don’t already feature on a regular basis, and save you even more money.

Belkin has now unleashed its new all-in-one Connect USB-C 11-in-1 Pro GaN Dock. The new pro-grade solution combines 150W of charging juice with an 11-port hub to power and connect your entire desktop workstation, be it Windows or Mac based. Now available for purchase on Amazon and on its official site with a BOGO offer, you can get a closer look at the specs and feature set down below. 

8Bitdo is expanding its gamepad lineup today with the introduction of a new Bluetooth model called the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android. This new gamepad features Hall Effect triggers and joysticks and it fully supports the brand’s Ultimate software, too. You can pre-order the new Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android now at $49.99 shipped. It comes in black and white colors, both of which start shipping on November 29 which is just in time for the holidays. This listing also falls under the Amazon pre-order Guarantee, which means you’ll be charged the lowest price it falls to between now and release no matter how much you lock in for now. Head below for a closer look and more details.

To offer further solutions in the backup power market, Jackery is launching its newest and most advanced home backup model to date – with tons of savings for folks who get in on the action early. Now available for pre-order, the Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station has been designed as “the lightest indoor generator in its class, and ensures people will stay connected, powered, and secure, even in the most difficult and unexpected circumstances.” Joining the ranks of larger capacity models with some truly monstrous expansive capabilities, this new unit promises enough power for home backup, EV charging, RV support, and more. Head below to get a breakdown of what to expect and how you can score up to $1,699 in free gear along with your pre-order purchase.

Today, Satechi is officially launching its next-generation Qi2 Trio Wireless Charging Pad. Delivering a more premium aluminum build alongside the ability to charge your gear in an entirely flat position or at a heads-up viewing angle for a proper desktop MagSafe-ready stand setup, it is now available for purchase with an included 45W power adapter. Head below for a closer look. 

Update: The new eero Outdoor 7 has officially released and is now available to purchase for $349.99 shipped (one-pack), or $399.99 shipped bundled with the PoE adapter. Get full details in the original post below.

Amazon is expanding its reliable eero mesh Wi-Fi system lineup today to include a new model. The brand is taking things outdoors with the weatherproof eero Outdoor 7, which is perfect for extending your internet coverage to outdoor spaces like your backyard, garage, and other outbuildings like a guest house. This new dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 7 access point will be available in time for holidays on November 13 starting at $349.99 shipped as a part of the existing eero lineup. Head below for a closer look and more details on this new outdoor Wi-Fi unit.

Today Capcom and the Monster Hunter Wilds team are hosting a dedicated showcase for the upcoming release to give hunters a closer look at what’s to come in the latest mainline title in the series. Wilds has been one of the more popular titles that has appeared in the major platform showcases throughout summer 2024 around here, right up through Gamescom, and the latest September State of Play where we caught our first glimpse of the early 2025 release date. 

Hyper unveiled one of the more capable 15W MagSafe stands earlier this year with a 4-in-1 setup and it is now finally available for purchase. One of the only models on the market from the major third-party brands to offer a proper 4-in-1 setup that includes a 15W Qi2 MagSafe pad for iPhone, an Apple Watch fast charger, a 5W Qi pad for AirPods, and a fourth wireless charging pad that can deliver up to 10W of juice to a second handset, the HyperJuice Next Qi2 4-in-1 Magnetic Charging Stand is now up for purchase with a couple other notable tricks up its sleeve. 

Last week, LEGO unveiled its upcoming 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion which will be released next month, and today we’re getting another big reveal that will certainly get builders even more excited for November to roll around. Just this morning, the LEGO Group introduced its new 21353 The Botanical Garden set as the next addition to its Ideas theme, spanning two baseplates and mixing some truly aesthetically stunning designs with over 35 plant species – plus, there will even be a nice complimentary 5009005 Entrance Gate GWP for a short period when it’s first released too. Head below to get an idea of what to expect and check out the collected photos while you’re at it.

Update: The new Xbox Wireless Headset is now up for pre-order at Best Buy and Amazon.

Just after the debuted of the official Call of Duty Black Ops 6 controllers ahead of the game’s release later this week, Microsoft has unveiled the next-generation Xbox Wireless Headset. It is said to come along with “key enhancements to elevate your audio experience to new heights” and is now available for purchase with a $109.99 MSRP directly from Xbox, over at Best Buy, and the Microsoft Store – we are still waiting on the Amazon listing as of right now. Head below for more details. 

Update 10/24: SANDMARC has informed us that due to an issue with Apple licensing it might not be able to actually release the new capture button model of its case. We have reached out for comment regarding refunds and the brand has told us it will offer customers who purchased the Camera Control model the option of a full refund or to opt for the cutout model.

SANDMARC has just debuted the very first leather iPhone 16 case with a proper sapphire crystal Camera Control. This is the very first leather iPhone 16 case we have seen to date with an actual Camera Control button, never mind the same tech Apple uses, and it happens to now be resting along the side of one of our very favorite leather cases in the game. Now available for purchase directly from the SANDMARC site for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can use code 9TO5TOYS at checkout to receive our exclusive discount. Head below for more details. 

SANDMARC is a major player around when it comes to Apple gear accessories, be it its wonderful leather iPhone 16 cases or its gorgeous metal Apple Watch Ultra bands, and its particularly nice iPhone lens attachments, but it also makes some great bags. This week the brand is debuting its new Sling Pack made specially for the new iPad mini 7, your iPhoneography gear, and the rest of your EDC. Best of all, we have an exclusive discount at the ready for you using code 9TO5TOYS at checkout as well. Scope out the details down below. 

Following right along with the rare chance to land some cash savings on LEGO’s retro NES build through October 20, the LEGO Group is back again today with a huge reveal of one of its upcoming Marvel sets, which you can get a thorough look at here today. The new 76294 X-Men: The X-Mansion set will be hitting the markets this November and will certainly add even more excitement to your LEGO Marvel display, with plenty of brick-built characters coming along for the ride – and the company is even offering a limited edition 6546714 Cerebro gift with purchase too! Head below for more information on what to expect and to get a look through the collected photos.

As we previously reported, Xbox is set to go live today with a nearly 30-minute showcase of new games, trailers, and updates. While this is not one of its massive showcases, like the one we got over the summer, we have been promised a “no-fluff, all-games broadcast” today loaded with nothing but wall-to-wall games, by the sounds of it. Either way it all starts now and you can follow along with us below the fold. 

Journey is back at it again today with its latest new MagSafe charging station, and a nice pre-order deal to boot. The NOVA 3-in-1 Fast Wireless Charging Station is making its worldwide debut today to offer up the same old 3-in-1 charging action, but in a fresh new form-factor with a nice wood grain option. The official Made for Apple Watch nod of approval lands alongside the Qi2 15W action as well as a 20% launch deal you can secure ahead of its October 28 release date. Scope out the details down below. 

Just ahead of the worldwide debut of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 next week, the Xbox Wire has now unveiled a special edition collection of controllers and the COD Black ops 6 Xbox Series X console wrap. The collection includes a Xbox Wireless Controller as well as an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Series X Wrap, each designed to “capture the tension and intrigue of the ’90s spy thriller theme, with visual elements that immerse players deeper into the game’s world.” Get a closer look down below. 

Just after the debut of its next-generation Fire 8 tablet, Amazon has now unleashed the all-new family of Kindle devices. The new lineup includes the first full-color model, a “reimagined” Kindle Scribe, and the fastest Kindle Paperwhite ever. Amazon has tons of gear that is really just a different, more affordable version of tech products we see from other brands, but its Kindle lineup, at least for me, has managed to remain somewhat singular and unique as dedicated readers backed by the extensive lineup of titles Amazon offers for them. And everything is getting a 2024 refresh starting today, let’s dive in below. 

Segway Navimow is introducing the world to its new X3 series of robot lawn mowers that are designed to provide autonomous lawn care support for medium to large yards. Presentations of this new model in the United States begin today at the Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky through October 18, with pre-orders only open to dealers and distributors at the moment. This new premium model is a follow-up to its i110N predecessor that tosses out boundary wire needs with expanded functionality to tackle professional and homeowner needs to maintain up to 2.5 acres of land. Head below to continue learning more about this all-new entry into the autonomous lawn care market.

Today Twelve South debuting a new special edition of its popular AirFly in-flight audio transmitter. These handy little gadgets are designed to provide an ultra-compact audio solution, effectively connecting to wired-only sources before beaming the audio wirelessly to your AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones. While we are getting the AirFly 2 or some higher-end pro-grade model today, the brand is reissuing its most affordable AirFly SE adapter today with a fresh coat of iridescent paint. Scope it out below. 

It’s been over a few months since Xbox graced us with its “future of gaming” summer showcase, and even longer than that since the last Xbox Partner Preview, but that all changes later this week. Over on the official Xbox Wire, an official announcement for the next Xbox showcase has surfaced some three days before the October Xbox Partner Preview will air around the world. In the latest installment of the ongoing Xbox Partner Preview series, we are set for a “no-fluff, all-games broadcast” come Thursday, October 17, and we will detail what to expect down below. 

UGREEN’s MagFlow Qi2 3-in-1 Charger Station for iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and your AirPods has now surfaced on Amazon. After featuring the slightly more compact 2-in-1 model last month, the brand’s latest foldable charging solution now includes a third pop-out charging pad to juice up your Apple wearable as well. Now available for purchase with a $100 MSRP, UGREEN’s official Amazon listing is actually offering a notable launch deal today that knocks it down to $79.99 shipped at checkout. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

After unleashing new gaming gear at Logi PLAY and MX Creative Console for Adobe Photoshop and Premier Pro users, Logitech is back with another new release. This time, the brand has launched the new POP ICON Keys, a Wireless Bluetooth keyboard. This new board lands on your desk with an eye-catching design, and it’s perfect for anyone who is looking to add a touch of color to their setup. The Logitech POP ICON Keys is now available to purchase on Amazon for $49.99 shipped. You can also get it as a bundle with the brand’s POP Mouse for $69.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look at the keyboard.

We have featured a ton of interesting and traditional iPhone 16 cases this year already. Some have seriously impressed us, some with Camera Control buttons, and some with onboard physical gaming controls, but the Clicks case is the first one that adds a complete hardware keyboard to your new Apple headset. 

Just after featuring Spigen’s new affordable stainless steel bracelet-style band for Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra at $37, a pair of its even more affordable models have now surfaced starting from $22. The Spigen Lite Fit Nylon Solo Loop has been a go-to among Apple Watch users for years and it is now ready to neatly attach to your 47mm Ultra at an ultra-affordable price tag. Scope it out below along with the new DuraPro Flex model at $25. 

Today Twelve South is unleashing its brand new MagSafe charging stand, the HiRise 2 Deluxe. Trading out the 3-in-1 setup available on its wonderful HiRise 3 Deluxe for a more compact and streamlined approach, the new HiRise 2 Deluxe delivers a magnetic charging stand for your iPhone with an additional Qi pad hidden in the base for AirPods or another handset. Now available for purchase starting today from Twelve South, we will detail the new release down below alongside some early hands-on impressions. 

Update 2/21: As promised, the charming new Nintendo Alarmo sound clock is now available for purchase at Best Buy for everyone. 

Update: Previously only available to Switch Online members via the My Nintendo Store, Nintendo has now announced that Alarmo “will be available in stores at participating retailers in March 2025, no Nintendo Switch Online membership required. Available while supplies last.”

While Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is now well into its final 24 hours, we just had to take a quick break to talk about the brand new Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – “an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine.” It’s not everyday we see new hardware from Nintendo, and certainly not a new smart alarm clock of sorts loaded with Mushroom Kingdom charm and motion sensor technology. Scope it out below. 

Anker is ready to officially unleash its latest generation Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless earbuds today. Landing with some marked improvements over the standard edition set as well as the previous-generation Liberty 3 Pro, the latest lands with touch bar control as well as an onboard display and updated noise cancellation, among other things. Now available for purchase via the brand’s Amazon storefront, we will dive into the details down below. 

Just after taking a look at its new leather iPhone 16 cases and its black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 band, SANDMARC is back again today with an even more robust and high-end bracelet for your Apple wearable. The brand makes what I consider to be among the most gorgeous titanium bracelet-style bands for Apple Watch Ultra, that includes both the natural titanium and the new black treatment, and it has now released its most robust model to date with the new Grade 5 Titanium Edition – Apple Watch Ultra Band. Plus, we have an exclusive deal for 9to5 readers when you apply code 9TO5TOYS at checkout. 

We have been big fans of the Burton Goods leather accessories, especially the Apple Watch bands and iPad cases, ever since their debut. But the brand has now introduced its latest strap for Apple’s wearables with a new touch of design that combines leather and steel to match both the natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the new black model. Best of all, we have an exclusive 20% discount just for 9to5 readers. 

Last we heard from Bose it debuted its new next-gen QuietComfort buds, but today it is introducing its new Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker. Available exclusively from Bose (at least for the time being), the new SoundLink Home delivers a new, almost retro-inspired look and feel to the brand’s lineup with a $219 price tag. Scope it out down below. 

Pebblebee isn’t an entirely new brand around here, we have featured deals on its new Android trackers and gone hands-on with its gear previously, but today it is introducing the “world’s first item trackers compatible with both Apple Find My and Google Find My Device Networks.” We have seen loads of Apple Find My trackers over the years – Nomad’s Tracking Card with wireless charging remains a favorite of mine – and even some lineups dabbling in both the Apple and Android space, but Pebblebee is looking to separate itself from the pack with its new Universal lineup that plays nice with both of tracking networks. 

After debuting the new Wolverine V3 Pro controller and BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% gaming keyboard, Razer is back again with another exciting release. It has now debuted Freyja, the “world’s first” HD Haptic Gaming cushion. Yes, this is the same cushion it showcased earlier this year CES. Additionally, Razer has also unleashed the new Kraken V4 Pro gaming headset with haptics, leaving no stone unturned to deliver full-body immersion. Both the Kraken V4 Pro headset and Freyja gaming cushion are now available to buy from Amazon, Best Buy, and Razer’s online store. The headset is priced at $399.99 whereas the cushion will set you back $299.99 shipped. Unsurprisingly, the new gaming cushion seems to be low in stock, at least for now. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Another month is almost here, which means a new wave of LEGO building sets is poised to hit the market as the clock ticks us over into October. We’ve got a bigger lineup of kits hitting the shelves this time around, with a good mix of holiday additions, video game collaborations, popular figures, and more. Today, we’re dropping our monthly rundown so you can brush up and browse before going on a spree to spend to your heart’s content – and there are several here already open for pre-orders too! Head below for a look at all the new LEGO sets releasing in October 2024.

As we have previously detailed, Apple’s new iPhone 16 Camera Control button has drawn a line in sand among case options; either they have a cutout or a proper conductive button cover. There aren’t very many options out there, save for the official Apple and Beats cases, one OtterBox model, the Spigen Ultra Hybrid T we just went hands-on with and a couple others. But we have just spotted another design from Spigen receiving the Camera Control button treatment – the new Spigen Tough Armor T (Ai) MagFit. This case is available with just a cutout with launch deal at under $25, but there is also now a new “T” model with the same button we came away impressed with on the Ultra Hybrid. 

Moment, a brand well known around for delivering iPhoneography and mobile filmmaker gear, is expanding its lineup of accessories with a new pro-grade phone mount. The new Moment SuperCage transforms your iPhone 16 (as well as other smartphones) into more of a pro-grade video camera rig with a few interesting features, like an onboard USB-C hub. Now available for presale with early bird pricing, we’ll dive into more details below. 

We already featured CASETiFY’s new iPhone 16 cases and the modular attachments they support, and just before that it’s special Winnie the Pooh Co-Labs collection, but today it’s all about Groot. The adorable sentient tree being has graced the silver screen as of late in the Guardians of the Galaxy and is now getting its very own CASETiFY collection dubbed, “We are Groot.” Much like we have seen from past official CASETiFY collections, the new Groot lineup consists of a range of specialized designs adorning a range of the brand’s new iPhone 16 case, MacBook sleeves, AirPods covers, and more. Everything is now available for purchase and we will take a closer look at some favorites below. 

Update: Samsung is still updating the site, but purchases are scheduled to go live at any minute.

Alongside pre-order deals on the new Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Tab S10+, today Samsung is also launching presale offers on the brand Galaxy S24 FE – a more entry-level version of its flagship handset lineup – as well as the new Galaxy Watch FE with LTE support. It too, much like the Tab S10, is seeing some major pre-order promotional deals starting today in the form of enhanced $400 trade-in values that come right off your purchase of the new phone as well as deals Galaxy Buds FE and some student offers. Check them out below. 

Elevation Lab is back again today with a new AirTag accessory, and this time we are talking about the latest TagVault with a locking function. Elevation Lab, as any avid 9to5Toys reader and AirTag user will know, has long since been among our favorite Apple tracker accessory makers. As of late it has been focused more on some of the casual models, like the latest safety pin holder, but today we are featuring its latest TagVault – the “indestructible”, ultra-rugged mount lineup that just keeps getting more versatile. The new TagVault AirTag Surface Security Mount is now available for purchase starting from under $15 Prime shipped and we will dive into some details below. 

Segway has launched its new ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter, the first of the brand’s all-new series of e-scooters tailored for urban and off-road adventure. Now available for pre-order, it’s been upgraded for the U.S. market with a higher speed than its global counterpart, boasting off-road comfortability, safer stability and control, exclusive smart tech, and plenty more to be excited about. Head below to continue learning more about this all-new entry into the e-mobility market and check out the video of it in action.

Update: 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital Edition set to go live October 10…here are some links to the listings so you’re ready to go:

• Best Buy: 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital
• Walmart: 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital
  • Walmart appears as though you’ll need a Walmart+ membership for purchase
• Target: 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 Digital

PlayStation 5 Pro pre-orders are set to go live starting today. This is the day folks. The day many of us have been waiting for. The day many of us have waiting on for what feels like years now. PlayStation 5 Pro pre-orders will go live today directly from the PlayStation Direct website alongside the 30th Anniversary PS5 gear, including both consoles, the PlayStation Portal handheld, the DualSense Edge, and the special edition DualSense. Stock will almost certainly sell out, and quick, so you’ll want to be ready to go this morning the second the race begins and we are here to help the cause. 

Update: The new Meta Quest 3S VR headset now live on Amazon. Pre-order 128GB variant at $299.99 and 256GB at $399.99 shipped, with pre-order price guarantee.

Meta has finally announced its new Quest 3S VR headset, which delivers a lot of the same features as the Quest 3 for a relatively affordable price. The new Meta Quest 3S is now available to pre-order and it starts shipping on October 15. You can pre-order either the 128GB Quest 3S for $299 shipped or the 256GB Quest 3S for $399 shipped from Amazon and Walmart and Meta’s online store. Head below for more details and a closer look.

Samsung has announced its new 990 EVO Plus SSD, an upgraded version of its hybrid storage solution with PCIe 4.0 support and the latest NAND technology. The brand’s new 990 EVO Plus will be available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities when it goes on sale this Fall at Samsung’s online store and other retailers like Amazon, with the suggested retail price of $109.99 for the 1TB model, $184.99 for the 2TB model, and $344.99 for the 4TB model. Head below for more details and a closer look at this new SSD.

Nomad is one of our favorite Apple gear accessory makers, any 9to5Toys reader already knows this. We just went hands-on with its absolutely gorgeous new Traditional Leather iPhone 16 case in brown (it’s also available in black) and loved it. But the brand has now expanded its latest collection of iPhone 16 cases and Apple Watch bands shortly after the debut of the new handset covers and the reveal of its 2024 Rocky Point band with a new collection of Forest green colorways. Scope them out below. 

Update 10/3: We just spotted newly opened pre-orders for this new game at Best Buy for the Nintendo Switch and PS5, while Amazon has opened pre-orders on the PS5 edition.

We’ve already gotten some recent LEGO partnership news that has plenty of builders abuzz with excitement, like the LEGO Group joining Formula 1 to bring us more high-speed sets or the team-up with Nike that has teased plenty of co-branded mystery, but yesterday we got even more highly anticipated news as LEGO and Guerilla Games finally announced the official release date for the upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures video game! You can also head below to get more information and check out the official pre-order trailer.