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As Nintendo previously announced, the next additional to the Switch 2 Nintendo Classics GameCube library is officially set for release tomorrow. Much as we predicted, the original Luigi’s Mansion for GameCube is arriving just in time for Halloween this year and all eligible Switch Online members with a Switch 2 will be able to dive in starting…as early as tonight.

Following the likes of Best Buy, Walmart, Dell, and many others who have already given us a glimpse of the deals to come over the next few days, leading up to the big day, Lenovo has now officially kicked off its early Black Friday sale event. The brand is dishing out offers of up to 70% as part of its 2025 Black Friday Deal Days event, and you’ll find pretty much everything from ultrabooks, Legion, and LOQ gaming laptops, desktops, and more discounted right now. The prices for items included in the sale start at just $13, and you’ll find more details below.

If you had asked me my opinion of RIG gaming headsets a month ago, I would wouldn’t have laughed at you, not to your face at least, but I might have given a little chuckle and said that they’re not worth the time or money… but then I started seeing this headset all over the gaming audio YouTube space – the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS.

It’s time for an early look at what Lowe’s has in store for Black Friday. We have already seen some early details and Black Friday adds from major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, and more, and this morning the early Lowe’s Black Friday ad has surfaced online. 

Black Friday 2025 deal season is officially upon us. Official ad scans of next month’s sales are already starting to arrive from Costco, Sam’s Club, and others, while major retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have already officially detailed this year’s deal schedule. The thing is, 2025’s Black Friday sale will not even be waiting until November rolls around this year – Best Buy Black Friday doorbusters start this week.

It seems as though retailers are becoming more and more vague about what the actual deals will be come Black Friday in ads and early marketing materials. That said, some retailers still subscribe to the old school way of doing things and actually dish up specific prices on upcoming deals, and even the exact date they will go live. Costco is, to some degree, one of these retailers and it is already teasing a notable upcoming PlayStation 5 deal. 

Well folks, we’re getting closer and closer to November, which means the LEGO shopping season is about to heat up, and now we have LEGO’s official and complete 2025 holiday gift guide. There are 40 pages of ideas that would make great gifts for the builders in your life, spanning popular themes like the Winter Village sets, advent calendars, Botanical decorations, Disney sets, Star Wars kits, and so much more. The LEGO Group has already geared up its holiday gift guide page here, with things continuing through the next two months, all the way up to Christmas. Below, you’ll find a rundown on LEGO’s 2025 holiday sale, including dates, as well as all 40 pages of the gift guide scan.

November is almost here, which means we’re getting more and more LEGO news and unveilings, particularly on the newest building sets that will be releasing next year. That doesn’t mean we haven’t also gotten news on sets hitting shelves in 2025 too, like the long-awaited LEGO Ideas 21363 The Goonies set that will be the final addition to the theme for this year, and more. Today, we’ve gotten the official schedule and some details on the upcoming LEGO Insiders Weekend 2025, which will only last a few days with special offers and GWPs (which we have no information on yet). We’ve also got some details to answer your LEGO Black Friday and Cyber Monday questions, all waiting for you below.

The 2025 Walmart Black Friday sale details have now officially been announced. Much like we have see from the competition, Walmart has now revealed its plans for Black Friday 2025, starting with tiered deal event that is set to kick off on November 14. Head below for a closer look at Walmart has in store (and online) for its Black Friday sale this year. 

We have now uncovered an early look at the official Costco Black Friday 2025 ad. The national retailer will be kicking off a month long savings event starting Halloween day and rolling right through November with a mid-month event starting on November 17, followed by the main events thereafter. All of the details you need await below alongside the first look at the official 2025 Costco Black Friday ad. 

Early details on upcoming Black Friday sales are starting to surface, first with Best Buy laying out its entire holiday schedule leading right up to the main event (it starts on October 31) and next with an early look in the Sam’s Club Black Friday doorbuster ad, and now it’s time to look ahead towards the Amazon Black Friday 2025 sale event. 

It is Mario’s 40th anniversary this year and we have already detailed all of the new releases Nintendo is set to drop in celebration – there’s even a Talking Flower collectible from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. But Nintendo isn’t done yet, as it just announced that Mario will be soaring the skies through the streets of NYC this Thanksgiving in the Macy’s Day Parade. 

After some exciting new LEGO reveals this month, the LEGO Group is finally ripping the veil off a long-awaited Ideas set that we first got wind of over a year ago, right alongside the now-released Ideas Gremlins: Gizmo set that hit shelves at the top of the month. The new LEGO Ideas 21363 The Goonies set will mark the final build to join the theme in 2025, coming packed with blast-from-the-past details from one of the most beloved films of the 80s – and the best part is you won’t have to wait very long from today to get your hands on it! It’s going to be a massive set, worthy of taking center stage in your display, and we’ve collected all the details and photos for you below.

It’s been 10 years since Fallout 4 released, and Bethesda thinks it’s a good time to re-release the game. Not only will the new Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition including all of the already released DLC packs and even some Fallout 4 Creation Club goodies, but it is also slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2.

The worst kept secret in Switch 2 ports is now official. After the better part of a year’s worth of leaks, rumors, and hints straight from Ubisoft, an official trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2 just hit the official Nintendo YouTube channel. 

SanDisk is getting playful with its new launch, teaming up with Crayola to introduce a lineup of USB-C flash drives shaped like actual crayons. Available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities, these colorful drives come in Cerulean Blue, Electric Lime, Mango Tango, and Vivid Violet, and the pricing starts at $14.99 shipped. Best Buy appears to be stocking them as well, though only the blue version is currently listed – and marked “Sold out” for now. We’ll be keeping tabs and updating this space once more buying options go live. Head below for all the details.

Nintendo Direct goes live again this morning, and it’s all about the new Kirby Air Riders. As was officially announced earlier this week, Nintendo will livestream its next Direct presentation very soon on its official channels to give us another particularly lengthy look at the new Kirby racing title. 

Let’s take an updated look at all of the games confirmed for the Switch 2 GameCube library. Nintendo debuted the Nintendo Classics GameCube collection the same day Switch 2 launched this past summer with three titles and has steadily been updating it alongside the rest of the Switch Online retro libraries. 

After debuting its officially licensed Switch 2-compatible Express microSD earlier this year, Samsung is back again with another Express memory card called P9 Express. This new model is available in 256GB and 512GB capacities, and they’re both up for pre-order now at Amazon starting at $54.99 shipped. The 512GB variant is even seeing a launch deal down to $94.99 shipped with an on-page coupon. Deals on these Express microSD cards are hard to come by – and they often sell out quickly – so this is a great chance to secure one if you’ve been looking to boost your Switch 2’s storage. Head below for more details.

Just after revealing the next Nintendo Classics GameCube title, Nintendo has now announced a new FREE update for Pikmin 4 for Switch and Switch 2, alongside a FREE demo so you can try it all out.

Dust off your kitty ears and turn your Razer Chroma up to 11, because the new Razer Kiyo V2 is here and is ready to capture video in 4 K at 30fps with AI controls. But the market has gotten busier since Razer’s last entrant into the webcam space. Insta360 has been innovating with the Link 2 and Link 2C, which raises my biggest question for the Kiyo V2: “Is it enough?” We’ll run through all the features and find out. 

The first Sam’s Club Black Friday doorbuster ad has surfaced online, just after Best Buy detailed its upcoming holiday sale events. We have a host of details on the warehouse retailer’s upcoming Black Friday and holiday plans, store hours, and even a look at some of the Doorbuster deals set to kick-off in early November. 

Hey champ! Are you ready to throw the 16 ounces on and see what you’ve got in the ring? I did, offering you a complete review of the latest iteration of FightCamp, a home workout system that combines boxing exercise with advanced technology. It’s not just high-tech, though – it’s a fantastic way to get an incredible workout in on your own time, with trusted trainers, in the comfort of your own home. Check out my full review of FightCamp below. Ding ding ding!

Nomad is debuting one of its most exciting new products of the year today, if you ask me. The new Stratos hybrid Apple Watch band combines its wonderful titanium link-style bracelet with a rubberized interior for extra comfort and a sort of ready for anything design approach. After testing it out myself for a few days now, the new Nomad Stratos has become a clear contender for the best new Apple Watch band of the year already. 

After giving us a complete detailed look at the new Kirby Air Riders, including the November 11, 2025 release date, Nintendo has just taken to the official Nintendo Today! App and X to announce the details on the next Direct – another dedicated Kirby Air Riders show ahead of launch. 

Today, Whisker, one of the brands at the top of the autonomous litter box hill, is launching three new models of its popular Litter-Robot series, which are bringing the most advanced systems yet, as well as some bonus intelligent tech in the form of a pet tracker and a membership service. This new generation of releases goes beyond cleaning, as all these new products are aimed at providing more personalized connection for pets and their human companions. Head below to learn all about these new releases, and be sure to keep your eye out for our upcoming review of one such unit.

We caught a glimpse of Best Buy teasing an upcoming Doorbuster sale event that starts on October 31, but it has now announced details on its entire holiday scheduling leading right up to Black Friday. We are talking weekly doorbuster sale events for the entire month here and a super early start to the official Best Buy Black Friday sale. We have all of the details for you below. 

There’s been a couple trends in power bank design over the last couple years – see through form-factors that show off the internals and onboard displays. The new Lenovo 140W Smart Laptop Power Bank has both of them and it’s making its way stateside as a listing has just appeared on Amazon. 

Belkin is one of the first brands out of the gate with new 25W MagSafe charging stands and today we are taking a hands-on look at the flagship UltraCharge Pro model. Delivering certified Qi2.2 25W charging with optional ChillBoost active cooling, let’s dive in to see if the faster charging and built-in fan are worth upgrading from the 15W model you already have.

Ahead of the official Switch 2 launch, rumors suggested we could be seeing some official dual-screen action on Nintendo’s new console by way of a secondary USB-C port. We already know there are some not so perfect workarounds for using  second display on Switch 2, even your iPad, but the real question is, and has been for some time, when is Nintendo bringing DS to Nintendo Classics and how is it going to deal with the second display setup on those games? A new patent suggests something might already be on the works. 

There’s not very many travel-ready charger docks for Switch 2 out there, but this new JSAUX option is ready to connect you to the big screen anywhere. Yes, you can just lug around the sizable Switch 2 dock to make it happen anyway, but that’s not exactly the most compact or convenient way to make it happen – the new OmniCentro Charger Dock for Switch 2 is about the size of an average wall charger and you can score an early pre-order deal on it at $39.99 right now. 

After rolling out its Pokémon-themed accessory lineup a couple of months ago, Razer is back with a fresh drop – this time leaning fully into a translucent white aesthetic. It’s calling it the Phantom White Collection, and this lineup mirrors the earlier Phantom Green series but swaps the color for a sleek, translucent white finish. The collection includes five peripherals, including the Kishi V3 smartphone controller grip and BlackWidow V4 75% keyboard, with prices starting at $110. Head below for a closer look and more details.

While the new 2025 edition Anker Prime gear has arrived – you can still score some 20% discounts on it right now – the Monkey King is here. Anker’s wild-looking Wukong special editions are indeed coming stateside starting today. 

The new M5 iPad Pro has arrived, pre-orders are now live, we have featured some early launch deals, and now Burton Goods is ready to debut a series of gorgeous new American leather cases for Apple’s latest. If you’re into leather cases for your Apple gear, Burton Goods makes some of the best out there and its latest lineup is now ready for the M5 model, including a new Red Wing Shoes-inspired Limited Run model. 9to5 readers can score an exclusive 20% off all of them using code 9to520 at checkout and you can get more details below. 

Update: Microsoft’s new Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X PC gaming handhelds are now available to purchase. Best Buy currently has them in stock and shipping with prices starting at $599.99 shipped for the standard Xbox ROG Ally. More details in the original post below.

A little over a month after Xbox confirmed the release date of its upcoming gaming handhelds, the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X are now available for pre-order. That also puts an end to all the speculation around pricing. The ROG Ally is priced at $599.99 shipped, while the more powerful ROG Ally X comes in at $999.99 shipped. The standard ROG Ally, which comes in white, can be pre-ordered from Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The beefier ROG Ally X, available in black, can be grabbed from Best Buy and Microsoft’s official store. Both of these models start shipping on October 16. Head below for more details.

As you’ll from our coverage at 9to5Mac this morning, Apple has now officially unleashed its next-generation M5-powered MacBook Pro lineup alongside the new M5 iPad Pro. Pre-orders are now live, and if you have some Amazon or Best Buy store credit in the holster to land an early deal, we are starting to see the new models go up for pre-order right now.

UGREEN was among the first to roll out its Qi2.2 25W chargers, joining brands like Anker and ESR in bringing the new standard to market. We’ve already tested its Qi2 25W 2-in-1 MagSafe charger and its 10,000mAh MagSafe power bank, and now, we’re taking a closer look at the MagFlow 3-in-1 Qi2.2 25W MagSafe wireless charging station. This has now become my go-to bedside charging station to power my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. I’ve been using it on my nightstand for the past couple of weeks, and here’s a detailed look at how it’s held up.

As you might know from our coverage over at 9to5Google, Samsung is ready a new pair of VR smart goggle things and they are set to make an official reveal very soon. Samsung’s Android XR headset will hit the stage at an official event on October 21, and you can now secure a FREE no-commitment $100 credit ahead of time. 

This morning we’ve already gotten LEGO revealing its upcoming Tropical Aquarium set, and following right in the tracks of last week’s three Batmobile reveals, the LEGO Group is now ripping the cover off another pop-culture vehicle, the 77256 Speed Champions Time Machine from Back to the Future set. It’s not only available for preorder directly from LEGO, but also over at Amazon too, all ahead of its 2026 launch. If you’re a fan of the famous pop-culture franchise, you can already guess what kind of features will be included, like a transforming design, for example. Head below to learn more about what to expect and check out the collected photos.

Last week, LEGO gave us the first of this month’s reveals in the Batman Logo and three Batmobile sets that are not only getting plenty of buzz, but are also available for preorder. Now, today, the LEGO Group is pulling open to curtain on a truly colorful set that marine lovers will adore, with its new 10366 Icons Tropical Aquarium poised to hit the market much sooner than the latest DC additions. Head below to learn more about this upcoming release and check out the collected photos.

Moment’s new Supercage packs a lot more than meets the eye. At its core, it clamps onto a mobile device to add stability and allow for easy mounting of accessories. Upon closer inspection, there’s a lot more going on with sleek design choices and integrated electronics. Be sure to hit the video below to find out more.

Update 10/14: The Assassin’s Creed Shadows Switch 2 release date has now leaked courtesy of a particularly reliable source – the game is expected to launch in Europe on December 5 – that likely means it will be right around then in the U.S. as well, if this date is indeed the real thing. This source also claims an official announcement will hit on or before November 7. 

Assassin’s Creed is in the news again to start the week, and this time it’s not for the somewhat controversial new Mirage Valley of Memory expansion – the Switch 2 version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows has leaked again. And this time we get a look at the box art. 

It looks like every official upcoming Pokémon project in the works at GameFreak has leaked. Sources who claimed to have datamined the developer’s roadmap from internal files have released details on a series of as of yet un-announced Pokémon titles, including the official Gen 10 Switch 2 game, and a series of other titles. 

I love Apple’s Alpine Loop, and always have. It is my go-to sporty-style strap, but every time I want a new color I need to be willing to drop $99 for one, and I don’t particularly love that. Let’s a take a closer look at Spigen’s new knock-off Alpine Loop you can land for a fraction of the price. 

The new Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are now up for pre-order and will soon begin shipping. While the connectors are the same as last year’s models, if you’re looking to refresh your band wardrobe Apple has a series of new colors now live for its Alpine, Trail, and Ocean designs, as well as the Sport models. And we have also put together a list of some of our favorite third-party straps to elevate your Apple Watch experience – even if you aren’t buying a new watch this year, a fresh new band does wonders to reinvigorate the look and feel of the model you already have if you ask me. Down below you’ll find some models we have tested and wear ourselves with even more on the way soon.

Update 10/12: Today is your last chance to get in on the massive Walmart Deals fall sale (October 12).

The massive Walmart Prime Day competitor sale is now live! As you’ll know from our announcement coverage, Walmart is hosting a giant fall sale right alongside the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event this year, and it is now live in early access for Walmart+ members – all of the deals will go live for everyone at midnight ET later tonight. 

I’ve been enamored with electric scooters for a while now, as their easy form factor and intuitive design are just perfect for “last-mile” commuting as well as just general getting around. But a common and understandable fear is safety. With the Navee N65i, though, thoughtful design makes it feel safe both on road, and off.

The official 2025 Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale, as you know, is long gone and done for another year. Some of the deals we were tracking on Apple gear have indeed disappeared now, but there is still plenty still live. Not the least of which is the return all-time low pricing on AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC alongside the $120 price drops on AirPods Max, but we also spotted a $200 price drop on the M4 Pro Mac mini to join a host of discounts across the current-generation iPad lineups, some official Beats accessories, and more. Scope out all of the best Apple gear deals still live down below.