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The official 2025 GameStop Black Friday ad has arrived. The gaming retailer has now unleashed its nearly 20-page Black Friday ad loaded with Nintendo Switch game deals, an early look at the official PlayStation Black Friday offers, and much more, while also officially launching its early Black Friday sale that is now live on its official site from $10. Check it all out down below. 

Black Friday month has officially begun and the early deals are already in full swing, as we have already reported on extensively. Best Buy and Target were, by and large, the first major retailers out of the gate with big-time early sales and they have not disappointed – the best prices ever on the new Google Pixel 10 lineup and $99 price drops on Apple Watch Ultra 3 are a tiny fraction of the highlights here. But this year’s schedule is not exactly a uniform one, and perhaps less organized from retailer-to-retailer than in recent memory – consider this post your Black Friday Watch List, an organized collection of the key dates you need to have on your radar. 

I finally got my hands on the new Mega Charizard Ultra Premium Collection, straight from Pokémon Center at retail pricing ($119.99) and today we’re cracking it open to see if it actually lives up to the hype. This box has been one of the most sought-after products, selling for $119 MSRP but already reaching $250–$300 on the secondary market. So… is it worth it?

Inside, you get 18 packs, two incredible promo cards (including the new Mega Charizard X ex and the stunning Oricorio illustration from Shinji Kanda), a premium playmat, a metal coin, sleeves, dice, and a mix of the newest sets like Fantasmal Flames, Mega Evolutions, Surging Sparks, Destined Rivals, and more.

Check out our video to see what we end up getting! You are going to be surprised!

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AirPods Pro 3 Black Friday deals are coming. Hundreds of pages of Black Friday ads flood the internet and our mailboxes at this time of year, we crawl through them with a fine-tooth comb to uncover the absolute best upcoming discounts, and the first hint of a deal on Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 has surfaced. 

The next major Nintendo Switch 2 release is quickly approaching with the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond set to land early next month. Now just under 3 weeks from launch, and just after Nintendo unleashed the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Survive trailer we featured, a brand new Metroid Prime 4 Overview trailer has just released on the Nintendo Today! App – we are assuming it will be up on its YouTube and X channels very soon (if it isn’t already). 

Update: These deals are now live for everyone – no Walmart+ required.

Walmart’s early access Black Friday sale is officially kicking off, and we’re now seeing up to 50% discounts on LEGO sets as part of the event. We’re already seeing several competitor marketplaces with early Black Friday savings in gear, but tonight, Walmart joins the crowd with one of its biggest and most popular shopping events, complete with early membership access and general access info awaiting you below.

The 50-page Week 3 Target Black Friday ad is now up. Target is set to wrap-up its second weeklong Black Friday offers through Saturday this weekend, before a fresh batch of discounts go live early Sunday morning. We, as per usual, are getting an early look at hundreds of the deals that are set to go live this weekend, and you can scope them out down below.

The official Event 1 Walmart Black Friday sale is now live in early access. Walmart’s Black Friday 2025 sale is a three-part event and it officially kicks off right now. Walmart+ members have a 5-hour head start before the sale opens up to everyone at midnight ET tonight. We are very. Much expecting Amazon to begin price matching the most notable, big-ticket items even before the sale goes live for everyone later tonight. 

Red Dead Redemption – Rockstar’s Wild West epic – has been available on Switch for a couple years now, and after details leaked on the ESRB site suggested it would be receiving a native Switch 2 port very soon, Rockstar has made it official – Red Dead Redemption is coming to Switch 2 (and a bunch of other platforms) next month. 

Update: The early Walmart Black Friday sale is now live!

The official Walmart Event 1 Black Friday sale starts tonight. While the competition has already kicked off its early sales, one of the biggest and most popular retailers at this time of year is finally set to officially launch its massive Black Friday sale in early access mode, and everything you need to know awaits below. 

Walmart early Black Friday Top 100 deals now live

Today Satechi is officially unveiling the latest expansion to its growing OnTheGo collection with its brand new pocket-sized 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter. Now available for purchase on the official site, this handy new gadget delivers all-in-one connectivity anywhere. 

Walmart wasted no time rolling out its 2025 Black Friday sale details now that Amazon, Best Buy, and more have made their official announcements. Just hours after revealing its lineup, Walmart is already offering a sneak peek at the deals you can score when the sale officially kicks off on November 14. These offers are expected to be part of Walmart’s first of three Black Friday and Cyber Monday events, featuring discounts of up to 75% on everything from LEGO sets and Apple gear to TVs and more. Keep reading for an early look at what’s on the way.

The nation-wide music shop’s early deals already went up, but the official Guitar Center Black Friday sale is now live. Delivering up to 40% off everything from actual instruments to gear to upgrade your home studio, and accessories for all of it, the official Guitar Center Black Friday sale is now live from now through Cyber Monday. Head below for more details and to browse through the official Black Friday ad. 

Valve made a huge splash yesterday by announcing the launch of its new hardware, including the all-new Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and more. It’s safe to say that the brand is going all-in on hardware, and you can learn more about it in detail right here. While the Steam Machine is said to have a customizable front plate, which you can swap out for different ones with unique design, the folks over at Dbrand, as usual, are taking things a step further with a new “Companion Cube.” Head below for a closer look and more details.

In our continued efforts to look ahead towards the best upcoming Black Friday deals, next up is Pixel Watch 4. We have already seen some major head start deals on the Pixel 10 lineup, as well as offers on the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2, the Pixel Watch 4 was skipped over during the early sales and we now know when it will be going on sale for Black Friday – the first major discount on Google’s latest 2025 smartwatch. 

We already caught some seriously notable early Black Friday deals from the major retailers on Pixel 10, as well as the latest Nest cams, and more, but we are now getting the official details on the Google Black Friday 2025 sale. 

Following the success of Steam Deck, Valve is doubling down on the hardware department with a range of new hardware. Leading the pack is the all-new Steam Machine, which you’ll be able to pair with long-rumored VR headset called the Steam Frame. There’s also a brand-new Steam Controller to go with the new console, which you’ll be able to bundle with the console itself or buy separately. With these new additions joining the already popular Steam Deck, it’s safe to say that Valve is betting big on hardware, going head-to-head with the likes of Sony and Microsoft. Head below for a closer look and more details.

A few weeks ago, leaks flooded the internet on this year’s PlayStation 5 Black Friday bundle, and it appears it is now official. Sony has just taken to its official X account to announce the Black Friday PS5 Console Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle. 

Much like the Backbone One controller that got the Xbox Edition treatment earlier this year, the Pro model is now getting a similar facelift. The Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition is now up for grabs at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly at Backbone’s site for $179.99 shipped. That, in case you’re wondering, is $10 more than the standard Pro model that you can grab for $169.99 shipped. It offers the same functionality as the standard one, but comes with Xbox-specific buttons and shortcuts. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Alongside the new Japan-exclusive PS5 Digital Edition, Sony has introduced its first-ever PlayStation-branded gaming monitor during its State of Play Japan showcase. It’s a 27-inch QHD display with a blazing 240Hz refresh rate, and it also features several other notable highlights, which are detailed below. The monitor is slated to launch next year in both the U.S. and Japan, though Sony has yet to announce its official pricing.

After several months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo finally confirmed the name of the next Mario film – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – and today it will debut the very first trailer. While we got a quick snippet in Title Announcement trailer as part of the Mario 40th anniversary bonanza, the celebration continues this morning as Nintendo is set to host a dedicated Nintendo Direct just Mario’s next appearance on the silver screen.

I have been wondering when one of my favorite accessory brands was going to release a metal Find My Wallet card that actually looks like a premium credit card – Nomad just did. The new Tracking Card Pro just debuted on the official site at $39, or you can score two of them at 10% off. Details await below. 

As we reported yesterday, Sony is set to host the next State of Play livestream later this afternoon and you can tune in down below along with us. This time around, we are heading across the pond for Singles’ Day 2025 to showcase 40 straight minutes of titles “created in Japan and across Asia.” 

One of gaming’s most exciting yearly traditions is taking things up a notch this year as The Game Awards announces a new partnership with Amazon. Gaming’s biggest annual Award Show is set to air live worldwide for the first on Thursday, December 11, but it s getting few notable upgrades this year courtesy of Amazon Prime and Twitch. 

Nintendo has just taken to official X account to tease some new Legend of Zelda LEGO action. We have already got the epic Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set previously, weighing in at 2,500 pieces, but it looks like there’s a whole lot more to come. 

Moza’s latest wheel bases top their line-up with the new R25 Ultra and the R21 Ultra, which we have mounted up for testing on the GT Omega Titan cockpit. With up to 21nm of sustained torque and new zero-cogging flat-wire technology, this $700 wheel base marks a new phase in smoothness from one of the more affordable high-power sim racing brands on the market. So, what’s the experience like, and is it worth the price tag? Be sure to hit the video below to find out. 

Nintendo just officially announced the next Nintendo Direct, but it might not be the one you are waiting for one. Or…maybe it is because it will host the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie official trailer.

The official Nintendo Black Friday 2025 deals have now been announced! Every year at this time, Nintendo issues a press release detailing the official Nintendo Black Friday plans, featuring loads of game deals, console bundles and more, and this year it is not playing around – it is going to be offering a straight $50 price drop on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle. Head below for all of the details. 

Outside of some of the leaked PlayStation Black Friday plans, we are still awaiting official word. But in the meantime, Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to officially announce this week’s next State of Play. 

Walmart has already teased some of its upcoming Black Friday 2025 deals, and we now have another sneak peek as we get closer to the big sale next week. This fresh batch of offers will officially go live on November 14 as part of the first of Walmart’s three Black Friday and Cyber Monday events, bringing discounts of up to $800 on everything from LEGO sets and Apple gear to TVs and more. With other retailers like Best Buy also rolling out early Black Friday deals, it’s clear the holiday shopping season is kicking off ahead of schedule. Here’s an early look at what’s coming.

The official kohl’s early access Black Friday sale starts today for 3-days only, and we also have a look at the official Kohl’s Black Friday ad. The ad scan surfaced today to give us a preview of the deals set to go live starting on November 23 – scope it all out below. 

Target’s official Black Friday month deals are already live, including a series daily deal offers and its official 3-day early Black Friday sale. But we are now on the cusp of the Week 2 offers and you can get a preview of hundreds of items set to go on sale starting this weekend in the 44-page Week 2 early Black Friday ad below. 

Noooooooo! After being delayed earlier this year, the most anticipated game, maybe ever, has now been delayed again. Rockstar has now announced that Grand Theft Auto VI has been pushed once again until even later in 2026. 

Sam’s Club has officially released its November Black Friday ad. We caught a quick look at the truncated Doorbuster offers that are set to begin going live back in late October, but those along with about 40 additional pages have now surfaced online, offering up a look at hundreds of deals going live for Black Friday and even before that. 

Coming in behind the new LEGO releases that started hitting shelves a few days ago, the LEGO Group is now giving us the headliner for its upcoming Black Friday promotions, of which we still know very little about. The veil is being lifted from the upcoming LEGO Icons 10356 Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D set, which is taking us where no brick-built set has gone before. Head below to get all the details and check out the collected photos.

Today Pebbelbee is announcing its next-generation tracking devices for Apple Find My and Google Find Hub. Once again taking a platform universal approach, the 5th generation trackers come in the form of the updated Card 5 and Clip 5. Scope them out below. 

The official 2025 Target early Black Friday sale is now live. Target got off to an early start this year with its Black Friday Deals of the Day that began on November 1 and its first batch of weeklong deals 24 hours later, but the official Target 3-day early Black Friday sale we primed readers for is now live from now through November 8 – if it’s anything like the weeklong deals, the best stuff might sell out quick. 

California-based SANDMARC is a well-known and beloved Apple gear accessory maker around here. It’s new metal and leather iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air cases have been a poplar option among readers and its metal Apple Watch bands are simply gorgeous (I’m wearing one right now), but the brand’s real expertise is on iPhoneography gear and it just unveiled its brand new Telephoto Tetraprism Lens Edition for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max – head below to land an exclusive launch deal on one. 

It appears as those some of the upcoming PlayStation Black Friday deals have leaked. Not only did PlayStation seemingly just post some quick details and key art for an upcoming PlayStation Store sale before it even went live, but the PlayStation 5 Black Friday console bundle has also surfaced online. 

There have been a couple major brands to unleash new 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe charging stands – the display-equipped model from Anker and the Belkin UltraCharge Pro we reviewed previously come to mind. But now, Nomad – a top-tier accessory maker and one of our favorites – is ready to unleash its very first 25W models in the form of the next-generation Stand One and Stand One Max. 

Late last month the early Lowe’s Black Friday doorbuster ad surfaced. That was a brief 4-page glimpse at just some of the deals that were going live at the nationwide DIY retailer for this year, but a new 2025 early Black Friday Lowe’s ad has surfaced online this morning, delivering 15-pages worth of deals that are scheduled to go live on the site starting tomorrow – scope it out below. 

The official Home Depot Black Friday 2025 ad has surfaced. After getting just an early look at what Lowe’s has up for grabs this holiday season, we are now getting a far more extensive look at the 2025 Home Depot Black Friday sale alongside some key dates to watch out for and a 12 full pages of actual deals that will be going live very soon (some already are). 

After debuting the new MX Master 4 ergonomic mouse not too long ago, Logitech is now back with another new peripheral. This time, it’s debuting a new keyboard called the Alto Keys K98M, which is now joining the brand’s growing lineup. This one, however, is different from the ones we’ve seen from Logitech, and it’s now going after enthusiasts with some neat features. The Alto Keys K98M is now up for grabs in Off-White, Graphite, and Lilac colorways, and you can snag one for $119.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details.

SanDisk’s has unleashed its new Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive, which it’s touting to be the “world’s smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive.” This new model is available in capacities ranging from 64GB to 1TB, and they’re all up for grabs now, starting at $15.99 shipped directly from SanDisk and Amazon. There are plenty of compact flash drives out there, but this new model definitely takes the crown for being an ultra-tiny flash drive that’s super easy to carry around. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Nintendo finally revealed the December launch date for the long awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond after nearly a year of waiting, and it just debuted a brand new trailer for the game you can check out below. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. It’s been a busy week with Black Friday 2025 ads starting to surface from major retailers alongside some official announcements for the upcoming deal schedules at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Costco, and a bunch more. Down below you’ll find some quick links to all of the past week’s most notable stories alongside some big-time new releases from LEGO and the gaming world.

Target already delivered the details on its November Black Friday deal plans last week, and you can now take a look at its first 45-page Black Friday month ad ahead of the the weeklong offers that start tomorrow. You can also shop the first of the November Deals of the Day that went live today. 

Now that Halloween has led us into November, access to LEGO’s newest building sets are opening up for Insiders ahead of general release in the coming days. This month is more focused on the upcoming Insiders Weekend and Black Friday events, and as such we’re only seeing two sets – plus some GWPs – stocking the shelves, but boy are they heavy hitters. You can head down below to get a rundown on these new sets and the available GWP sets that are accompanying them for November 2025.