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Today Journey is expanding its LOC8 Find My collection with the all-new VERSA MagSafe Money Clip Wallet. It now joins the standard LOC8 Finder Wallet, but this time with a real leather finish and an interior cash clip alongside the built-in Apple Find My tech. Now available for purchase with a 20% discount applied at checkout, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

Just after unveiling its all-new flagship Gen 2 Ultra earbuds, Bose is also looking to amp up the summer further with its new SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Taking after the latest Max model in terms of design, the new Plus variants lands as a mid-size model with a more portable form-factor and a lower price point in three colorways. Scope out the details below. 

The Pokémon Company just announced the next big drop for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and it’s a must-have for Eevee fans.

Mario Kart World and the rest of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games are out in the wild now, but the next major release on Nintendo’s schedule is Donkey Kong Bananza. The all-new 3D DK game has a ton of Super Odyssey vibes, and we have already had a decent look at the game, but there is still more Nintendo wants to show us before its release on Switch 2 come July 17. And today’s dedicated Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct presentation starts soon. 

Update 6/20: Target has now informed us its Prime Day competitor sale will actually start on July 6 and run through until July 12.

As we reported previously, Amazon is once again winding up to unleash its first Prime Day event of the year and we now have official confirmation it will kick off the four-day sale event on July 8. This also traditionally indicates some major sales from the competition, including the likes of Best Buy and Walmart, but according to our sources, the next Target Circle Week is getting ready to take on the Prime Day event on July 13 July 6. 

Satechi already makes one of the nicest accessories for your M4 Mac mini with its Stand & Hub featuring an SSD enclosure, but the options are expanding starting today. The brand has now launched its new USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure featuring a design, fit, and form-factor made specifically with the M4 Mac mini in mind. Now available for purchase at $119.99 directly from the official site, you can get more details down below. 

We knew it was coming, but Amazon has now officially revealed the dates for Prime Day 2025. The July Prime Day event will take place from July 8 through to July 11. Amazon is taking things up a notch this year, expanding the usual 2-day event to four with “millions of deals” and a new “Today’s Big Deals” feature with a rotating series of deals from “from top brands like Samsung, Kiehl’s, and Levi’s.” All of the details are down below. 

Nintendo has now officially announced a dedicated Donkey Kong Bananza Direct showcase scheduled for later this week. After the debut of Mario Kart World on launch day earlier this month, the next major Switch 2 exclusive scheduled to launch for the next-generation console is now over a month away and we will all be getting more details on Donkey Kong’s new 3D adventure in this week’s Direct showcase. 

Spigen is expanding its C1 accessory lineup – you know, the gear designed after the iconic iMac G3 – with an all-new Apple Watch charger stand. The new C1 charger stand follows in the footsteps of the C1 iPhone case, MagSafe wallet, and more, featuring a semi-transparent and vibrantly-colored shell directly inspired by the Jony Ive-designed iMac G3 – the first major Apple product release under Steve Jobs. 

Update: The mention below regarding the inner flap needing to be longer might actually be a bigger problem than it first appeared after the first week of testing. You should avoid this case as the inner zipper might damage the Switch 2 if you’re not super careful with it.

There’s loads of Switch 2 cases out there already, but the fabric-like finish and minimalist approach of the Spigen Klasden caught my eye. If you’re into the flashy, colorful models, you’ll want to look elsewhere, but if you like what you’re seeing from the Klasden in the images, head below for some hands-on impressions.

I’ve been on the hunt for a new portable SSD solution and, despite some of the issues its drives have had in past years, SanDisk’s Extreme lineup has been a reliable one for me so opted to test out the latest SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4. While data transfer speed rates have been spotty at times without modern Thunderbolt 5 ports, it has otherwise been a reliable solution worth considering for all but the most hardcore professionals out there. Let’s dive in.

Today, Bose is unveiling the next-generation of its flagship wireless earbuds with the new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). The previous models are widely considered to be among the best options out there, going toe-to-toe with Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 and Sony’s XM5 buds, but now Bose is going to be the first to jump into the next-generation with what could be anywhere from 6 months or (much) more of a head start on the expected upcoming AirPods Pro 3. The new edition brings everything we already know and love about the current version alongside some key improvements in the adaptive noise cancellation, voice pickup, and wireless charging departments. 

While most of the major summer gaming showcases are behind us now – Summer Game Fest, PlayStation State of Play, and the Xbox Game Showcase, Konami’s Press Start starts now (at 9 a.m. ET). This will be your next major chance at more details and gameplay footage for the highly-anticipated upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as well as Silent Hill f. Check it all out down below. 

Update 6/11 at noon ET: Now live!

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• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Best Buy has now officially confirmed it will have limited Nintendo Switch 2 inventory online today. In a surprise move, and after skipping out on online orders for launch week, Best Buy has sent out an email specifically stating that it will have more Switch 2 console units in-stock today (June 11). 

In our continued efforts to ensure your Switch 2 experience is a smooth one, today we are touching on the “Battery Charge Indicator” issue Nintendo has identified. Over on the official support page for Switch 2, Nintendo is suggesting that some Switch 2 console units are experiencing some minor issues with regards to the “Battery Charge Indicator or Percentage Displays” – here’s how to fix it. 

Today one of our favorite leather Apple gear accessory makers is announcing its first new launch of 2025 with the all-new Burton Goods Slim Magnetic Leather iPad Case for Apple’s M4 iPad Pro. Now available for purchase in the 11- and 13-inch sizes, you can also use our exclusive BG15 code at checkout the knock 15% off your order. Head below for a closer look. 

While it might not be the new 3D Mario Switch 2 you are waiting for, today Nintendo is officially revealing the new Splatoon Raiders. Officially dubbed the first first-ever Splatoon spinoff game, Raiders is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a FREE update for Splatoon 3 and you can check the debut trailer and all of the details below. 

Satechi recently expanded its collection of FindAll accessories with its new Find My-equipped Keychain, Luggage Tag, Glasses Case, and the wallet Card we are taking a closer look at today. The brand’s Find My passport holder was hit around here last year – it has remained my go-to solution ever since – and I have high hopes for the new Satechi FindAll Card too. Head below for my hands-ion impressions. 

With the latest State of Play and 2025 Summer Game Fest showcases behind us, it is now time for Xbox to take center stage. As we reported back in April, the major Xbox Game Showcase is scheduled to go live today to cap off the major summer gaming presentations, and all starts very soon. Tune in below. 

Summer is here, and I opened my pool for the season with the help of the AquaSense 2 Ultra robotic pool cleaner from Beatbot. This AI-powered pool robot has 5-in-1 cleaning capabilities, several accessories, and a handy app with some excellent features.

Capcom has officially unveiled Resident Evil 9, or Resident Evil Requiem as it is officially known. Rumors surfaced all over the net the last week about what appeared to be an imminent upcoming reveal, and it is now officially here. Scope out the announcement trailer below. 

Summer Game Fest 2025 is set to take the stage today for lengthy live stream directly from YouTube Theater in California. The fifth annual gaming showcase has quickly become one of, if not, the biggest event of the gaming calendar (save for the Switch 2 bonanza this year of course), and it is once again set to debut hours worth of game reveals, world premieres, updates, and much more. 

I was lucky enough to get my hands on the new Switch 2 this week, and while the setup process was relatively easy, I had a bunch of unanswered questions. The questions centered mostly around game transfers, what Virtual games are, and what happens to my old Switch that I still want to keep and hand it down to a child. After doing some research, I got all my questions answered, and the solution is, well, not the best. Here is what you should know.

We are now onto day 2 of the Switch 2 launch. We saw another short blast of console availability early this morning at Target (we will keep a close eye throughout the day for more), but we wanted to once again highlight all of the new Switch 2 releases that are still in stock (at the time of writing) as well as touch down to inform folks about a couple new eShop sales that went live over the last 12 hours or so: the Devolver Digital event from $2.50 loaded with some brilliant indies and the Monster Hunter eShop sale from $10. But now it’s on to the Switch 2 games  now available for purchase that released yesterday.

Update 6/6 at 4:15 a.m.: Nintendo Switch 2 now available at Target, including the console only and the Mario Kart World bundle:

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• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Nintendo Switch 2 has now officially released and is available for purchase online (or will be very soon – midnight ET). Years in the making, and years of waiting, it has finally happened and the next-generation of Nintendo gaming is now out in the wild. If you’re not picking up your pre-order in-store, waiting for it to land on your doorstep tomorrow morning, or lining up to buy one on location right now, Walmart and others now have the new console up for sale!

Walmart will be your best source to buy one tonight:

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One of the biggest sleepers of the whole Switch 2 launch has to be the new Pro Controller. I have been blown away by the material, build quality, size, and sound dampening, especially. At first I thought that $85 was a bit steep for a controller, but after using it for a day, I now see that it might be the best value in console controllers.

Hopefully, if you were on the lookout for a new Switch 2, you could get one during the launch day festivities! Alongside the release, Nintendo released a few new titles as well as Switch 2 updates to those titles. Most importantly, for me, the new Switch 2 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is here!

While we have seen some mobile focused gaming gear from Belkin in the past, alongside some other odds and ends, it is officially entering the gaming accessory space today with its new Charging Case for Nintendo Switch 2. It is now available for purchase and you can get all of the details below. 

If you’ve ever used the Nintendo eShop on a Switch, then you know what torture feels like. That’s an exaggeration, obviously, but the painful process of doing, well, anything in the eShop is tedious, slow, and annoying. That’s why we’re happy to see that Nintendo has finally fixed this with a major upgrade to the eShop on Switch 2.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and, for many, that means upgrading from a past device. If you want to treat Switch 2 as your primary console, though, you’ll need to ensure it is set that way. Nintendo doesn’t make this process particularly straightforward, though, so here’s a quick breakdown of how to set Nintendo Switch 2 as your primary console.

With the new Nintendo Switch 2, the included power brick – also called an AC Adapter – now has a detachable USB-C cable, but you might run into some problems if you try to use the original system’s charger.

Happy Switch 2 launch day folks! I hope everyone has had a chance to secure their pre-orders or took advantage of our midnight coverage to land a console lates last night (don’t worry if you didn’t, there’s more to come tonight). It is a big day for Nintendo and there’s a whole lot more than just consoles being released today, including all of the day 1 launch games, a whole slew of accessories, and much more. So for today’s daily console games feature, we are highlighting everything Nintendo released for Switch 2 launch day. 

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here and arriving on doorsteps, but you’ll need to install an update before you can start playing.

After months of buildup, the Nintendo Switch 2 is here. I got early access to everything at a private event hosted by Nintendo at their flagship store in NYC. I was able to pick up the full launch lineup directly from Nintendo, including the console, accessories, and the new Mario Kart World game.

I’ve spent some time unboxing it all, setting things up, and playing with some of the accessories. While I think this is a fantastic upgrade to the Switch 1, its not all good. Let’s dive into the unboxing and first impressions.

This is it folks – Nintendo Switch 2 finally launches on June 5 and here’s how to buy one starting tomorrow night. Loads of 9to5Toys readers were able to score a pre-order already, but if you didn’t you will have a chance to land one in under 48 hours now. Head below for details on where and when to score a Nintendo Switch 2 starting tomorrow night.

Switch 2 at Walmart – be ready at midnight ET June 5

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• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Game Traveler’s officially licensed RDS cases and accessories have been go-to options at affordable prices throughout the current Switch generation, and now with the next-gen set for release tomorrow, the new Switch 2 RDS case collection has arrived. Now available for purchase on Amazon starting from $19.99 Prime shipped, the collection consists of six Switch 2 cases of varying style and form-factor. Scope them out below. 

Today, during the PlayStation of Play, Sony officially revealed Project Defiant, the “the first wireless fight stick designed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PS5 and PC.” Scope out the details down below.

Today is the day folks and it all starts very soon. The big Summer Game Fest shows takes the stage on Friday followed by the Xbox showcase this upcoming Sunday, but Sony is kicking off the big summer gaming showcases today before the Nintendo Switch madness ensues later this evening and tomorrow. 

Everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch 2 has been collected into one handy guide for you below for tonight’s midnight launch. Nintendo’s next-generation console will hit store shelves tonight at Walmart (Nintendo Switch 2 Console and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle), midnight pickup lines, and doorsteps starting tomorrow morning. We have collected all of the stories, rumors, and details on Switch 2 in the lead up to tonight’s launch alongside details on purchase availability – consoles will go live for purchase again at midnight ET on June 5.

The summer gaming showcase season is upon us and one of the last holdouts has officially entered the ring – Sony has now confirmed the next summer State of Play showcase and it goes live tomorrow. 

Now less than 48 hours from the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we have some potentially great news for folks who might have had their initial Walmart pre-order cancelled. It seems the retailer is now reversing these cancellations and giving folks a chance to secure their initial pre-order after all. 

June is here, and builders are already buzzing with excitement over the latest 50 LEGO sets that just hit the market, but today, we’re getting a fresh new reveal of an upcoming set that will likely have DreamWorks fans giddy for next month. Set to arrive hot on the tail of the new live-action movie, the LEGO Group has pulled the veil off the new Icons 10375 How to Train Your Dragon: Toothless build that is now open for preorders! Head below for more information and to browse through the collected photos.

Walmart has now officially confirmed with 9to5Toys that it will be offering Nintendo Switch 2 consoles both online and in-store this week. We very much expected Walmart to get in on the action, but it was all speculation up until now.

In our continued countdown to the launch of Switch 2 later this week, we are issuing another quick PSA based on details from the official user manual. That screen protector on the Switch 2 when you open the box isn’t a screen protector at all, and Nintendo is warning users to never remove it. 

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While we know Best Buy, GameStop, and (likely) Walmart will all be participating in the Nintendo Switch 2 launch next week, Target is perhaps going to be your best bet for scoring one online. We know the national retailer will be hosting a launch day celebration at its brick and mortar locations with a chance to actually buy a Switch 2 console, followed by availability online the next day, but it has now issued an official press release with additional details and what time you’ll need to be ready to land a Switch 2. 

One of Pokémon’s most anticipated sets of all time is officially here. This set pays homage to the original Team Rocket set of 2000 and also adds in some hero trainer cards like Ethan’s Ho-oh and Misty’s Psyduck. Pokémon is also releasing some unique promo cards for launch day! Here is everything you need to know.

Before you too riled up, not all orders are being cancelled here. The one week countdown to the release of Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on. After years of waiting, and a countless number of rumors and leaks, the Switch 2 release is finally upon us and, while we would have liked to start our countdown off on a happy note, we thought it more pertinent to launch this PSA – loads of folks who thought they secured a Switch 2 pre-order last month are starting to see pre-orders getting cancelled.