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The massive summer Xbox Games Showcase is live today folks. While Xbox has already confirmed that Project Helix (its next-generation console) will not be making an appearance in any significant way today, that means it’s going to be all about the games, and what sounds like a lot of them. 

Sony first unveiled its PlayStation monitor late last year, and it’s now finally available for pre-order. You can reserve one through Best Buy or the PlayStation Store for $349.99 shipped, with orders currently scheduled to begin shipping on August 8, 2026. This, in case you’re wondering, is Sony’s first gaming monitor to carry the PlayStation branding, making it a notable release for those already invested in the PS5 ecosystem. While there’s still some time before it officially launches, you might want to jump in now to avoid potential shipping delays or limited availability around launch. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Nintendo historically hosts a big Direct in June, but last year things were seemingly shifted because of the Switch 2 launch and this left expectations up in the air for 2026. However, industry insiders claimed we were getting something along those lines this month, and one of them just doubled down to confirm/leak the date. 

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to remain excited about SSDs these days, thanks to rising prices driven by industry-wide hikes and ongoing memory shortages. That’s exactly why I believe drives like the ORICO iFolder Go feel like a breath of fresh air in a market that doesn’t offer much to get excited about lately. This SSD, as you can probably tell, sports a very unconventional design that looks nothing like the external drives we’re used to seeing. It’s easily among the most unique SSDs in my stash. But is there more to it than just good looks? Does it actually deliver the performance to back up its unique design? Head below to find out.

Just after Nintendo teased all-new official LEGO Donkey Kong sets, Nintendo announced the classic Donkey Kong 64 for Switch Online, and that day is here. The 1999 release is now live and playable in the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics library for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. 

The summer PlayStation State of Play showcase goes live today. We get more than a few State of Play broadcasts per year, but none quite as big as the big June show, and it all starts very soon. 

After the launch of the official Animal Crossing collection, and those insanely ridiculous LEGO clogs, Nintendo has announced Crocs are coming to the Mushroom Kingdom. 

We’re still less than two days into LEGO’s release of the newest 118 sets and The LEGO Group isn’t waiting to unveil what may just be one of the biggest news of the month (and summer) for builders. The partnership between The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company already gave us three sets that stirred up tons of excitement, but now, the veil is lifting off a collection of 13 new SMART Play Pokémon sets – and you can secure yours now with pre-order purchases ahead of the upcoming release date. Head below to get a rundown on what you can expect, as well as check out all the collected photos.

I’ve been a fan of Navee’s electric scooters since I first went hands-on with the feature-packed ST3 Pro Electric Scooter last summer. I came away from the experience highly impressed, and even declared that, as a long-time Segway rider, the popular brand has a challenger with that series. This year, Navee has really stepped up its game and challenged Segway’s newest SuperScooter with its own supercar-inspired UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter that sports monstrous dual-motor power, insane speeds, a 75-mile travel range, all the smart features you could want, and more. It’s truly a thrill-seeker’s delight, and looks as premium with its golden colorway, not to mention while carrying NBA legend Kevin Garnett’s signature/seal of approval. Head below to learn all about what it brings to rides and to get my hands-on impression of the most high-end e-scooter I have ever hopped on.

Nintendo surprised just about everyone last moth with a dedicated Star Fox Direct showcase out of nowhere. The new Switch 2 cinematic remake of the N64 game is officially set for release on June 25 and Nintendo has just unleashed a new Overview Trailer via the Nintendo Today app. 

Well, it’s that time of year folks. The time of year when Amazon officially reveals Prime Day 2026, Best Buy goes all-in with a massive tech sale of its own, and now Target is making its giant summer sale official too. 

Just after Amazon officially revealed the start time and date for its massive 2026 Prime Day event, Best Buy has now gone official with its direct competitor sale – this year’s Best Buy’s Tech Fest sale will go live one day before Amazon later this month. 

Amazon has now officially confirmed the start time and dates for the 4-day 2026 Prime Day sale. 

One of the staples of America’s e-bike market, Juiced Bikes, is officially back from the dead, thanks to Lectric’s 11th-hour save during 2024’s financial turmoil, and it’s kicking off its rebirth with the launch of two new e-bikes! You can now score the Scrambler Moto-Style Hardtail e-bike at $1,699 shipped, while the Scrambler Moto-Style Full Suspension e-bike sits a little higher at $1,899 shipped – and both models come with a $245 bundle of FREE gear. These new rides seem to be following the usual Lectric playbook of offering discounts on the bundled gear rather than the e-bikes themselves, with these bundles including a personalized nameplate, a headplate, a bar bag, a bar pad, a fender set, and a sticker pack.

Just ahead of tomorrow’s giant summer PlayStation games showcase, Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to finally unleash the pre-order and launch deals for its upcoming hardware – the FlexStrike wireless fight stick, the official new gaming monitor, and the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. 

ASUS has unleashed a wave of new PC gaming hardware under its ROG Edition 20 lineup to mark the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. One of the newer additions here is the Xbox ROG Ally X20 handheld. While it retains the same overall design and form factor of the existing Xbox ROG Ally X, this version introduces several notable upgrades. Head below for a closer look at what’s new.

We’re at the beginning of a new month, which means LEGO builders can get excited for an all-new wave of sets releasing in June, and this month promises more than we’ve seen in a while. June is bringing us a MASSIVE collection of 118 new LEGO builds, with some GWPs, and we’ve gathered them all into one place for your brick-building convenience. Head below to check out the full lineup of new LEGO sets releasing in June 2026.

adidas is going all in on the FIFA World Cup 26 gear, delivering a wide range of deals on official jerseys and styles, alongside the launch its FIFA World Cup 26 Pet Collection and now some vintage jersey looks. You’ll find a collection of mid-90s’ designs making a triumphant 2026 return on the official adidas site joined by some wonderful retro 1980s’ looks and more. Check them out below. 

We are teaming up with Burton Goods this week – one of our favorite leather tech accessory brands – to give some lucky readers one of its gorgeous new Leather laptop bags for FREE. 

As we gear up for the newest wave of LEGO sets to hit the market on June 1, and following the Memorial Day LEGO sale deals at Amazon (and is currently still running for many of the builds), The LEGO Group is giving Star Wars fans a look at two new sets today – the 75453 Offworld Sandcrawler and Mudhorn + the 75454 Imperial Remnant AT-AT with INT-4 sets – plus, they’re available to preorder and secure! These two builds are joining the other Mandalorian and Grogu movie-themed kits, so head on down below to get more info and to browse through all the collected photos.

Sony officially announced the 2026 Days of Play Sale yesterday, just as we expected, and everything is going live today. The annual celebration features hundreds of digital game deals, price drops on physical PS5 games at Amazon and other major retailers, a rare deal on Ghost of Yotei at Walmart and Amazon, as well as deals on PS5 controllers, PS VR2, and more – it all goes live today. 

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Nintendo has officially announced Donkey Kong 64 for the Nintendo 64 Switch Online library. DK, Diddy, Lanky, Tiny, Chunky, and the DK Rap will arrive on Nintendo Classics in one week’s time in glorious 64 bit. 

While it’s not the release date for The Witcher 4 you might have been waiting for, CD PROJEKT RED has now officially announced a third expansion for the brilliant Witcher 3 to enjoy in the meantime. 

The second wave of the Pokémon x Target collection is now official. We knew it was coming after the initial run went live at the top of the month, but know have more details on Drop 2 of the exclusive Pokémon x Target. 

Samsung has now official unleashed its 2026 lineup of Odyssey G7 and G8 Gaming Monitors, and all of them are coming with some serious extras for FREE. You have your choice of FREE $200 or $300 Samsung credits, or you can opt for a FREE set of $250 Galaxy Buds 4 Pro or one of the Samsung Music Studio Speakers worth up to $500. Scope out the details below. 

KeySmart was among the first brands out of the gate with a fully re-chargeable Find My Wallet Card, and today it is releasing its new and improved model – the SmartCard Pro. 

The 2026 PlayStation Days of Play sale has been officially announced. Sony has taken to the official PlayStation Blog to reveal details on the annual sale event and we have everything for you below. 

Remember the days when we used to get some seriously great deals on gaming consoles for holiday events and Black Friday? No? Well, I’m old enough to remember those days, and realistic enough to know they are long gone, at least for now. And that’s why you might want to take Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle offer more seriously. 

Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and this week we are highlighting the Memorial Day sale events at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, alongside the teaser for all-new Donkey Kong LEGO sets, Sony’s premium 1000X Collexion headphones, the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game console bundle, and more.

While Donkey Kong already appeared in the Super Mario theme previously, new Donkey Kong LEGO sets are on the way after a new teaser hit official LEGO social channels today. 

Nomad is best known around here for its wonderful iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands, among other helpful tech gadgets and accessories. But for me, and many others, it makes some of the best leather accessories you can buy in the price range and perhaps none more so than its Limited Edition: Olde Dublin treatment. This hardy, sumptuous, and classic leather has also now made its over to the brand’s Horween leather wallet lineup. 

UGREEN has unleashed a tiny new 65W GaN charger called the Nexode Air, featuring a USB-C port. While this model skips some of the flashier extras like a built-in display as seen on Anker’s latest Nano 45W charger, it keeps things simple and checks the right boxes, in my opinion, with an ultra-compact design, which is smaller than the size of an AirPods case and a wallet-friendly price tag. The brand’s official storefront is also offering a launch deal for it right now down at $29.99. Head below for a closer look and more details on this impressively small charger.

In a world where most keyboards have started looking increasingly similar, all following more or less the same design language, it always catches my attention when something with a more aggressive gaming aesthetic – sharp angles, bold cuts, and a bit more personality – shows up every now and then. The IQUNIX EV63 Hall effect keyboard we’re checking out today is one of those, currently sitting on my desk. Not only does it look good but it also checks a lot of the right boxes when it comes to gaming. I’ve spent enough time using it to get a solid feel for what it brings to the table, so head below for a closer look and to learn more about my experience with it.

Today SANDMARC is expanding its iPhone accessory expertise to the handlebars with its new Creator Bike Mount – “the first precision-machined aluminum bike mount built for riders who demand more from their handlebar.” And we have an exclusive launch deal for you using code 9TO510 at checkout. 

Much like we saw when hit debuted the new next-gen WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds, Sony is launching the all-new 1000X The Collexion premium headphones today alongside a new colorway for its lauded WH-1000XM6 AMC headphones. 

The latest Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones have been one of the more popular over-ear releases of the last year or so. But today Sony its marking a decade of the 1000X series with a special new model known as 1000X The Collexion alongside the new The Sandstone XM6 headphones colorway.

A week has gone by since we got our first looks at the upcoming LEGO Icons 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set, and The LEGO Group is coming back around for yet another big reveal – this time in collaboration with Disney. That’s right, the partnership is giving us another big new build focusing on one of the iconic staples of every single Disney theme park around the world – Main Street, U.S.A.! Head below to get a rundown on what you can expect, release dates, and to browse all the pictures we’ve collected.

Update 5/28: Nintendo’s new Pictonico! Is now live on iOS and Android. 

While some of the big Switch 2 game leaks have now come true, there are still some major rumors still up in the air. One Nintendo game that did not leak ahead of time is the quirky new Pictonico! that was just revealed and is now set for release next week. 

Last week, Nintendo officially announced the new Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle offer, and it is now available for purchase – this basically the best and only deal on Switch 2.  

The barrage of price hikes continue, and just after Nintendo announced the price of Switch 2 was going up, as well as Switch Online in select regions, Sony is now following suite with PlayStation Plus. 

GTA 6 pre-orders are set to start today, according to Best Buy. We are yet to get official word from Rockstar, according to one of the country’s biggest retailers, the latest entry for one of the biggest games of the last decade will go up for pre-order today ahead of the scheduled fall release date – but we will believe it when we see it.

Google unleashed the all-new Fitbit Air today. We are indeed tracking some pre-order deals you can take advantage of both on the official Google Store and at Amazon in the form of some complimentary store credit and FREE $35 extra bands, but if you have some gear to trade-in you can also score the actual Fitbit Air for FREE too.

Amazon has now launched its official 2026 Memorial Day sale, and Target is up next. The 40-page Target Memorial Day Sale ad has arrived, giving you a closer look at deals on everything you might need for your upcoming cookouts and the rest of the summer. 

Today SwitchBot is debuting its all-new SwitchBot Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro with some notable launch deals at up to $40 off via its official Amazon storefront. 

Just hours after images of Microsoft’s alleged upcoming cloud gaming control leaked online, it appears as though we are also getting an early look at the next-generation Xbox Elite 3 Controller. 

Microsoft has been making headlines lately with a series of notable announcements and updates across both its software and hardware lineup. Now, a new report has surfaced online revealing what is said to be the company’s upcoming cloud gaming controller. Images shared by Tecnoblog appear to show the unannounced controller in both black and white finishes, offering an early look at its design and layout. Head below for a closer look at the leaked photos and more details on the reported controller.