The developer behind BallisticNG, a sci-fi racer inspired by PlayStation classic WipEout, has announced that it’ll no longer be porting the game to Nintendo Switch in the wake of the recent controversy surrounding Unity.
These issues, combined with certain requirements from Nintendo, have resulted in developer Neogenesis canceling its planned port of BallistNG, a game that has an “overwhelmingly positive” reception on Steam. “Nintendo has a rolling Unity version requirement for game releases and we’re already behind the threshold by two years,” Neogenesis explained in a blog post on its Steam page.
“It comes with much frustration and disappointment that we’re announcing the cancellation of the Switch version. Several years of development has gone into preparing BallisticNG technically for the port while maintaining the usual output of updates for the PC version, so this comes as a big kick in the balls to both us and everybody else who was excited for this version of the game. We’re sorry that it has turned out this way, and we’ll be looking at working with the console–or the rumored Switch 2–in a future project not bound by Unity. Despite Unity’s efforts to recover after their PR disaster, there just isn’t any trust and security for us to continue moving forward with newer versions of their tools in the foreseeable future.”
Following the announcement of the controversial changes, Unity apologized to developers and overhauled its Runtime Fee policy. Under the new plan, users of Unity Personal or Plus will not be charged and Pro or Enterprise users can opt for a 2.5% revenue share instead. These changes will only be applied on upcoming versions of Unity and there’ll be no retroactive fee for games made with prior versions of Unity. Developers will always be billed the lesser of the two potential fees, and the language around installs has been changed to “initial engagements”.
While developers have reacted more positively to these changes, many have noted that Unity has done massive damage to its reputation and that it’ll take time for trust to be restored, if developers opt to continue using the game creation software instead of alternatives like Unreal Engine or Godot.
The best deals for Thursday, September 21 include Super Mario Wonder, Xbox Series X Starfield console bundle, a Star Wars R2-D2 Tamagotchi, the new Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C port, an electric standing desk, cheap screen protectors for your new Apple iPhone 15, and more.
Preorder Super Mario Wonder for $48.99
Out 10/20
Super Mario Wonder (Switch)
18% off $59.99
$48.99
Super Mario Wonder is the next hotly anticipated game for the Nintendo Switch and it’s out pretty soon on October 20. This looks to be a new platforming title, not a remake, with a whole lot of personality. I myself am very excited for this game because we haven’t had a new Mario platformer since Mario Odyssey back in 2017. GeekAlliance currently has it for $48.99, a little over 18% off the $59.99 MSRP.
2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C for $199
New USB Type-C Model
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Active Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Earbuds
20% off $249.00
$199.99
The 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds with the universal USB Type-C charging interface is out tomorrow (September 220), and yet it’s already on sale. Amazon currently has it for $199.99, a very significant $50 price drop from its $249 MSRP. The new AirPods Pro that was announced today is almost identical to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro earbuds with one key difference. Apple has replaced the proprietary Lightning port with the more universal USB Type-C. That might sound like a very trivial update, but for people who want to consolidate all of their mobile devices with the same charging cable, this is a godsend. Other small upgrades included added dust resistance and support for lossless audio when using Apple’s upcoming and massively expensive Vision Pro headset.
Buy an Xbox Series X and Get Starfield for Free
Xbox Series X Starfield Bundle
12% off $569.98
$499.99
Verizon Wireless is offering a free copy of Starfield bundled with the Xbox Series X console. Anyone can get in on this deal (you don’t need to be a Verizon subscriber). Starfield is the newest AAA title to be released and it’s currently only available on Xbox and PC. It currently sells for $69.99 by itself on Amazon.
50% Off Tamagotchi nano x Star Wars R2-D2
Tamagotchi Star Wars: R2-D2 Classic White
55% off $19.99
$9.00
The Star Wars Tamagotchi was released in late 2021 with a sticker price of $19.99, but today Amazon has the classic version for 50% off, or $9.99. Tamagotchis are little life-simulation toys that were all the craze back in the day. This particular Tamagotchi contains a little digital R2-D2. Train it to master 19 different skills and play 7 different mini games to keep him charged, cleaned, and happy. Neglect him for too long, the Jawas may take him away.
Alienware R15 RTX 4090 Gaming Desktop PCs at Dell Outlet
Use 15% off code: 760955Ali
Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming PCs Now at Dell Outlet: RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 Configs
Use promo code “760955Ali”
Dell Outlet now carries Like New (Refurbished), Clearance, and Scratch & Dent Alienware Aurora R15 gaming PCs equipped with GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 GPUs. These prices are considerably lower than what you would find at Dell.com. All refurbished and scratch & dent models have been completely recertified and carry a full 1-year Dell warranty, same as buying new. Another advantage of buying from Dell Outlet is that the products available are all on hand and in stock; that means that they’ll ship out quickly instead of you having to wait up to 1 or 2 months for something that’s built to order.
Note: To better see the RTX 4080/4090 deals, make sure you filter for only the Alienware R15 and R15 Ryzen Edition PCs. Those are the only models with the RTX 40 series GPUs. Then sort by the lowest price. We can’t link to individual configs because they are sold one unit at a time and then disappear from the page.
2-Pack Apple iPhone 15 (all models) Screen Protectors From $5.49
Cheaper for Amazon Prime members
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amFilm 2-Pack iPhone 15 Screen Protector with 2-Pack Camera Lens Protector
$1 cheaper for Amazon Prime members
Use promo code “JQFU94B3”
40% off $9.99
$5.99
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amFilm 2-Pack iPhone 15 Plus Screen Protector with 2-Pack Camera Lens Protector
$1 cheaper for Amazon Prime members
Use promo code “IFBG9FSS”
40% off $9.99
$5.99
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amFilm 2-Pack iPhone 15 Pro Screen Protector with 2-Pack Camera Lens Protector
$1 cheaper for Amazon Prime members
Use promo code “D2FA8KXO”
40% off $9.99
$5.99
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amFilm 2-Pack iPhone 15 Pro Max Screen Protector with 2-Pack Camera Lens Protector
$1 cheaper for Amazon Prime members
Use promo code “QN2GQQV4”
45% off $9.99
$5.49
If you’re one of the lucky people to preorder the new Apple iPhone 15 that’s set to be released on September 22, you might want to consider picking up a screen protector to protect that gorgeous display. amFilm has two-pack screen protectors for iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. These screen protectors are even easier to install correctly than ever before; they come with a plastic frame that fits right onto your iPhone for perfect alignment every time. The screen protectors are made of tempered glass and are finished with an oleophobic coating to reduce fingerprints. You even get a two pack of camera lens protectors as a bonus.
Flexispot Electric Standing Desk for $106.79
Use code: 2447TK6P
Flexispot Electric Standing Desk (48″x24″)
Use promo code “2447TK6P”
56% off $249.99
$106.79
For a limited time, Amazon is offering a Flexispot 48″x24″ Electric Standing Desk with a single piece maple-colored desktop surface and white frame for only $106.79 after you clip a $30 off coupon and apply code “2447TK6P“. Unlike some of the other cheap desks on Amazon that uses a split top surface for easier packaging, this is a single piece with no seams. The 0.6″ thick desktop is sturdy enough to support up to 132 pounds, so people with heavy full-tower PCs and 48″ displays (like myself) won’t have to worry. The legs are made of steel and are connected by a horizontal crossbrace for desktop support. The single electric motor lift mechanism offers height adjustment from 28.6″ to 46.3″, at a speed of 0.6” per second.
Buy 57″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Monitor, Get $500 Best Buy Credit
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57″ Dual 4K UHD (7680×2160) QD Mini-LED Gaming Monitor with Bonus $500 Best Buy Credit
Samsung recently announced it’s massive 57″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor for a tune of $2499.99, but if you preorder it right now you can get $500 worth of Best Buy credit. The 57″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the first Dual 4K UHD monitor. That’s right, this monitor boasts a 7680×2160 resolution, or the equivalent of two 4K UHD monitors stacked next to each other. The Samsung “Neo G9″ monitors are equipped with a Mini LED backlight combined with a quantum dot (QLED) panel. This is a high-end panel that you’ll only find in top-shelf 4K TVs, or the most expensive 12.9” iPad Pro. It offers a much brighter image than OLED panels and offer better black levels and contrast ratios than LED LCD TVs.
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core
24% off $129.99
$99.00
Amazon has just dropped the price of the professional-grade Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core to only $99.00, a nearly 25% price drop from its $129.99 MSRP. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless controller is fundamentally the same controller as the older generation Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, but at a considerably lower price point. The original Elite Series 2 controller commands a premium MSRP of $180 while the newer Elite Series 2 Core comes in at only $130. The differences are a lot more minor than you’d think given the price discrepancy. For starters, the Elite Series 2 Core is decked out in a two-tone black & white color scheme instead of the Elite Series 2’s all-black styling. The original Elite controller also came with more stuff, including extra sets of paddles, thumbsticks, and another D-pad for ultimate customizability as well as a handy travel case. The Elite Series 2 Core doesn’t come with any of those accessories. And that’s where the differences end.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $149.99
with Heatsink
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 7450MBps)
48% off $289.99
$149.99
Today, Amazon has dropped the price of the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid state drive (SSD) with a preinstalled heatsink to only $149.99. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for what is currently the fastest SSD on the market. Note that this SSD was released in November of 2022 with an MSRP of $280. That’s a pretty huge price drop on a flagship SSD in such a short amount of time.
The 990 Pro is currently Samsung’s flagship SSD and it is one of the fastest, if not the fastest, PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs on the market. The Samsung 990 Pro is an excellent SSD for your PS5, although admitted it is overkill. Sony recommends a heatsink attached to your SSD. Fortunately, this particular 990 Pro does include a heatsink, and a nice thick, all-metal one at that.
Secretlab Early Black Friday Sale Deals
Up to $100 Off Secretlab TITAN Evo Gaming Chair
12% off $589.00
$519.00
Black Friday is still months away, but Secretlab has decided to host an Early Black Friday Sale for those of you who can’t wait that long for a new gaming chair upgrade. Save up to $150 in discounts on their most popular gaming chairs and gaming desks. The breakdown is as follows:
Up to $100 Off Secretlab TITAN Evo gaming chairs
Up to $150 Off Secretlab Classics gaming chairs
Up to $100 Off Secretlab MAGNUS Pro gaming desk
Up to $70 Off Secretlab MAGNUS gaming desk
Up to $40 Off NeueChair task chair
It’s no secret that we love our Secretlab gaming chairs. We’ve consistently rated them as the best high-end gaming chair on the market, as well as the best gaming chair for “big and tall” gamers. Of all the gaming chairs we covered in our “Budget to Best” roundup video earlier this year, Akeem considered the Secretlab Titan Evo to be the most comfortable. No good chair comes cheap, and Secretlab chairs definitely cost a premium, but we think the craftsmanship, materials, customer service, and customizability are worth it.
The best news for Monday, September 18 include the upcoming Apple AirPods Pro 2nd gen with USB Type-C, a familiar Nintendo Switch console bundle, a new Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet Pokemon 151 Elite Trainer box, an Xbox Elite controller, the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD on the market, and more.
2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C for $199.99
New USB Type-C Model
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Active Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Earbuds
20% off $249.00
$199.99
The 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro truly wireless noise cancelling earbuds with the universal USB Type-C charging interface is still up for preorder (releases on September 22), and yet it’s already on sale. Best Buy currently has it for $199.99, a very significant $50 price drop from its $249 MSRP and currently the only vendor that has it at this price. This new model is almost identical to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro earbuds that was released a while ago but with one key difference and a few minotr ones. Apple has replaced the proprietary Lightning port with the more universal USB Type-C. That might sound like a very trivial update, but for people who want to consolidate all of their devices with the same charging cable, this is a godsend.
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle for $299.99
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle (Full Game Download + 3mo Nintendo Switch Online Membership Included)
$299.99
Nintendo’s favorite Black Friday bundle is back. Right now you can preorder a Nintendo Switch console bundled with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online Membership for only $299.99. We might have seen this exact deal for the past 3 years, but that doesn’t change the fact that this is still going to be one of the best deals you’re going to get on the Switch console. It helps that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an absolutely must-have game for your Switch collection, and the Nintendo Switch Online membership is practically required to access online play and includes a wealth of perks like playing legacy SNES games, cloud storage, exclusive eShop discounts and more.
Amazon is offering a modest 9% discount on the upcoming Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet 3.5 Pokemon 151 Elite Trainer. It will be released on September 22 at a sticker price of $54.99, but right now you can preorder it for $49.99. You get quite a lot of goodies for the price, including:
9 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 booster packs
1 full-art foil promo card featuring Snorlax
65 card sleeves
45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion
6 damage-counter dice
1 competition-legal coin-flip die
2 plastic condition markers
A collector’s box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for $99
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core
24% off $129.99
$99.00
Amazon has just dropped the price of the professional-grade Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core to only $99.00, a nearly 25% price drop from its $129.99 MSRP. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless controller is fundamentally the same controller as the older generation Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, but at a considerably lower price point. The original Elite Series 2 controller commands a premium MSRP of $180 while the newer Elite Series 2 Core comes in at only $130. The differences are a lot more minor than you’d think given the price discrepancy. For starters, the Elite Series 2 Core is decked out in a two-tone black & white color scheme instead of the Elite Series 2’s all-black styling. The original Elite controller also came with more stuff, including extra sets of paddles, thumbsticks, and another D-pad for ultimate customizability as well as a handy travel case. The Elite Series 2 Core doesn’t come with any of those accessories. And that’s where the differences end.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $149.99
with Heatsink
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD (up to 7450MBps)
48% off $289.99
$149.99
Today, Amazon has dropped the price of the 2TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe 4.0 NVMe solid state drive (SSD) with a preinstalled heatsink to only $149.99. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for what is currently the fastest SSD on the market. Note that this SSD was released in November of 2022 with an MSRP of $280. That’s a pretty huge price drop on a flagship SSD in such a short amount of time.
The 990 Pro is currently Samsung’s flagship SSD and it is one of the fastest, if not the fastest, PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs on the market. The Samsung 990 Pro is an excellent SSD for your PS5, although admitted it is overkill. Sony recommends a heatsink attached to your SSD. Fortunately, this particular 990 Pro does include a heatsink, and a nice thick, all-metal one at that.
Samsung recently announced it’s massive 57″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor for a tune of $2499.99, but if you preorder it right now you can get a rather a hefty $500 worth of Amazon credit when you use code “500NEOG9“. That’s essentially $500 you can spend on pretty much anything on Amazon.com. The 57” Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the first Dual 4K UHD monitor. That’s right, this monitor boasts a 7680×2160 resolution, or the equivalent of two 4K UHD monitors stacked next to each other. The Samsung “Neo G9″ monitors are equipped with a Mini LED backlight combined with a quantum dot (QLED) panel. This is a high-end panel that you’ll only find in top-shelf 4K TVs, or the most expensive 12.9” iPad Pro. It offers a much brighter image than OLED panels and offer better black levels and contrast ratios than LED LCD TVs.
Corasir MP600 CORE XT 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD for $159.99
Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD
9% off $174.99
$159.99
For Prime Day, Amazon offered a 4TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD for $176.99. Well today there’s an equally fast 4TB SSD from a well-known manufacturer for an even lower price. Corsair Direct has its Corsair MP600 CORE XT 4TB PCIe 4.0 (Gen4) x4 NVMe M.2 SSD for only $159.99 with free shipping. This is the least expensive 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSD we’ve ever seen. It doesn’t quite meet Sony’s recommendation for a PS5 storage upgrade (although it’s very close and probably will work just fine), but it makes an excellent low-cost high-speed storage option for your gaming PC.
Secretlab Early Black Friday Sale Deals
Up to $100 Off Secretlab TITAN Evo Gaming Chair
12% off $589.00
$519.00
Black Friday is still months away, but Secretlab has decided to host an Early Black Friday Sale for those of you who can’t wait that long for a new gaming chair upgrade. Save up to $150 in discounts on their most popular gaming chairs and gaming desks. The breakdown is as follows:
Up to $100 Off Secretlab TITAN Evo gaming chairs
Up to $150 Off Secretlab Classics gaming chairs
Up to $100 Off Secretlab MAGNUS Pro gaming desk
Up to $70 Off Secretlab MAGNUS gaming desk
Up to $40 Off NeueChair task chair
It’s no secret that we love our Secretlab gaming chairs. We’ve consistently rated them as the best high-end gaming chair on the market, as well as the best gaming chair for “big and tall” gamers. Of all the gaming chairs we covered in our “Budget to Best” roundup video earlier this year, Akeem considered the Secretlab Titan Evo to be the most comfortable. No good chair comes cheap, and Secretlab chairs definitely cost a premium, but we think the craftsmanship, materials, customer service, and customizability are worth it.
The first three Tomb Raider games are coming to console and PC in early 2024 with upgraded visuals in one package. Tomb Raider I, II, III Remaster, as it’s called, was announced for Nintendo Switch during the September Nintendo Direct, but the game is actually also coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Crystal Dynamics and Aspyr are working on the game, which is set for launch on February 14, 2024. The games have upgraded visuals and players can toggle between original polygonal graphics and updated visuals with the push of a button.
The first three Tomb Raider games were released within a three-year time period. The original Tomb Raider was released in 1996, with Tomb Raider II launching the next year and Tomb Raider III coming out a year later.
A reboot trilogy debuted in 2013 and continued with 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider and 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider. A new Tomb Raider game now in development at Crystal Dynamics, with Amazon set to publish it.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. A remastered version of the acclaimed RPG by Intelligent Systems was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, giving a new generation an opportunity to appreciate its unique charm.
Fans have been demanding a re-release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for years now, citing its charming writing, strong RPG mechanics, and its lack of availability outside of the Gamecube.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Nintendo Direct Trailer Slideshow
We similarly positive in our original 2004 review. “The story is funny, the gameplay varied, and the world so charming, you’ll want to explore every last corner of it,” we wrote.
“Add to that plenty of playable characters and sidekicks, some great cameos, a memorable score loaded with classic melodies, and a quest that runs a good 30 hours long, and you’ve got another winning offshoot in the mighty Mario franchise.”
The best deals for Tuesday, September 12 include handy USB adapters, power banks, and power strips for your workspace, a SteelSeries Artis Nova 7 gaming headset, a Lenovo Legion RTX 4070 gaming PC, a LEGO Creator Expert Ford Mustang, a 512GB Nintendo Switch memory card, and more.
4-Pack USB Adapters for $4
(2 x USB Type-C to Type-A and 2 x USB Type-A to Type-C)
Use code: 60L7H95V
4-Pack Basesailor USB Adapters (2 x USB Type-C to Type-A and 2 x USB Type A to Type C)
Use promo code “60L7H95V”
60% off $9.99
$4.00
Amazon currently has a 4-pack of Basesailor USB adapters for only $4 after you apply coupon code “60L7H95V” (Exp Soon). That comes out to only $1 per adapter. A quick Amazon search shows that pricing usually starts at $4 per adapter and can go up from there. These are really useful for when you have too many USB Type-C devices and only a few USB Type-C ports available, or vice versa. The 4 pack includes two USB Type C to USB Type A adapters and two USB Type A to USB Type C adapters.
Anker PowerCore Slim 313 10,000mAh Power Bank for $10.79
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Anker PowerCore Slim 10,000mAh Power Bank
51% off $21.99
$10.79
If you’re looking for a very inexpensive power bank from a reliable brand, then we’ve got a deal for you here. The Anker PowerCore Slim 313 is one of the slimmest 10,000mAh power banks around. It’s almost the exact same dimensions as an iPhone 14 (only 0.2″ thicker). There are three types of connections, but it’s important to understand which is input and which is output. USB Type-C and Micro USB are INPUT only, which means that you use either of these ports to charge the power bank itself. USB Type-A is OUTPUT only, which means this is the port that you use to charge your other devices. It’s capable of delivering up to 12W of charge using Anker’s PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies.
ADDTAM 3-Outlet Power Strip with 4 USB Ports for $10.25
Use code: GUEN5FQ8
ADDTAM 3-Outlet Power Strip with 4 USB Ports
Use promo code “GUEN5FQ8”
40% off $16.99
$10.25
Amazon is offering an ADDTAM 3-Outlet 4-Port Power Strip for only $10.25 after coupon code “GUEN5FQ8“. This is an inexpensive way to add extra outlets and USB charging ports and place them closer to where you need them. It’s practical for school, work or home. The ADDTAM power strip has three AC outlets and four USB ports. There are two USB Type-C ports and two USB Type-A ports. The USB Type-C ports can charge at 5V/3A (15W) and the USB Type-A ports can charge at 5V/2.4A (12W) with a max of 22.5W at any given moment.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gaming Headset for $124.99
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox, PS5, PC
31% off $179.99
$124.99
Today Amazon is offering the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X wireless gaming headset for only $124.99. We’ve awarded the Nova 7 as the best wireless gaming headset of 2023 and the Nova 7X as the most comfortable Xbox headset of 2023. We’ve seen the PS5 (7P) and PC (7) versions on sale earlier this year, but for some reason the Xbox (7X) version was nowhere to be seen. This is easily the best price we’ve seen all year for it.
A quick note on compatibility. The Nova 7X is compatible with the Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PS4, and PC consoles. The Nova 7p and 7 are compatible with the PS and PC but not the Xbox. Other than the multi-platform support and the color scheme, these are all the same headphones.
Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 RTX 4070 PC for $1278.40
Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 AMD Ryzen 7 7700 RTX 4070 Gaming PC with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
30% off $1,819.99
$1,278.40
Lenovo is offering a Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 RTX 4070 gaming PC for only $1278.40 after a coupon code “BENGEXTRA6” is applied. This is the lowest price we’ve seen so far for an RTX 4070 equipped gaming PC. The GeForce RTX 4070 matches the performance of the RTX 3080. Unlike the RTX 3080, it features DLSS 3.0, so it will perform better on games that support it. This is an outstanding card for both 1080p and 1440p gaming, although it can do perfectly well in 4K depending on the games you play and your settings (I gamed on an RTX 3080 in 4K for quite a while without complaint). The RTX 4070 also has a little bit more VRAM than the 3080 (12GB vs 10GB).
20% Off LEGO Creator Expert Ford Mustang 10265 1,471 Piece Kit
LEGO Creator Expert Ford Mustang 10265 Building Set
20% off $169.99
$135.99
Today Amazon is offering a LEGO Creator Expert Ford Mustang 10265 1,471-piece kit for only $135.99. That’s 20% off the normal $169.99 MSRP and the best price we’ve seen for this well-rated kit this year. I actually own this set and it’s one of my favorite LEGO vehicle kits The Ford Mustang is from the Creator Expert line of LEGOs. This particular model is a replica of the 1960s Ford Mustang with dark blue bodywork, white racing stripes, and special elements like 5-spoke rims, 2×8 brick with bow, 1×3 Mustang logo tile, 2×4 bow with ‘GT’ mark, and Ford Mustang V8 engine with many details. There are even customizable elements to mod your kit, like a supercharger, rear ducktail spoiler, beefy exhaust pipes, front chin spoiler, and a nitrous oxide tank.
Xbox Series X Gaming Console for $469.99
Xbox Series X Gaming Console
6% off $499.99
$469.99
Woot is offering an Xbox Series X gaming console for only $469.99. That’s the best deal with seen that doesn’t involve buying a bundle or dealing with any attached gift cards. This is a brand new console with full 1-year Microsoft warranty. Woot is owned by Amazon.
512GB Micro SDXC Card (Switch Compatible) for $23.99
TEAMGROUP Pro Plus 512TB U3 A2 Micro SDXC Card
20% off $29.99
$23.99
Amazon currently has a TEAMGROUP 512GB Micro SDXC card for only $23.99. That’s far and away one of the least expensive 1TB Micro SDXC cards we’ve seen, and it’s fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch. If you’ve started compiling a collection of digital games, you probably already know just how limited the Switch’s base storage capacity. The Switch and Switch OLED consoles have 32GB and 64GB of internal storage, respectively, with some of it reserved for the OS. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom uses up 16GB and Breath of the Wild about 13.5GB. If bought digitally, those two games alone would take up all of your internal storage on the OG Switch console. There’s only one expansion slot in the Switch console so you want to make sure you get the biggest card you can afford.
Apple Watch SE for $129
Apple Watch SE (GPS 40mm)
54% off $279.00
$129.00
Apple Watch SE (GPS 44mm)
52% off $309.00
$149.00
The fact that you can get a fully featured Apple Watch for only $129 is very impressive, especially coming from Apple. Although it was released back in 2020, the 1st gen Apple Watch SE is still a very relevant watch. The 2nd gen Apple Watch SE might have a newer S8 processor, but it’s technically only one generation newer than the S5 processor found in the original Watch SE (the S8, S7, and S6 have the same CPU). Aside from that and crash detection, it has pretty much every sensor and feature you’d find on the 2nd gen.
The Apple Watch SE sports a gorgeous Retina OLED display. It’s powered by the same S5 chipset that you’d find in the Apple Watch 5. Its sleek aluminum casing is water-resistant up to 50 meters. It features an accelerometer, gyroscope, and altimeter, optical heart sensor for heart rate monitoring and irregular heart rhythm detection, GPS and motion sensors for tracking your pace and distance when exercising, sleep tracking, and more.
PS5 Dual Controller Charging Station for $8.99 (55% Off)
Clip 20% Off and 35% Off Coupons
OVIO PS5 Dual Controller Charging Station
55% off $19.99
$8.99
Amazon is offering the OVIO PS5 Dual Controller Charging Station for a mere $8.99 after you (1) clip a 20% off coupon on the product page and (2) redeem a second 35% off coupon. This charging station normally costs $19.99, so you’re saving a pretty massive 55% off for one of the most highly rated PS5 controller charging stations (by number of reviews) on Amazon.
First 4 Figures makes some awesome collectibles, including a handful of The Legend of Zelda statues that would make for great gifts for those who have played Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch. Typically retailing for around $90, you can now snag some of the premium Zelda statues for your home office or game room for as low as $60.
Here’s a look at all five First 4 Figures Zelda statues on sale, plus a Majora’s Mask statue from Dark Horse Comics that’s on sale:
All Breath of the Wild figurines from First 4 Figures stand around 10 inches tall, are constructed from PVC for a durable, premium build, and faithfully replicate their in-game counterparts. Many of them also come with a collectible box and a decorative base to help display them on your shelf. The Hylian Shield might be the most enticing, however, as it stands a full 11.5-inches tall and comes with a magnetic stand with built-in LED lights. But it’s the awesome Link statue that’s the cheapest at just $60.
These prices are some of the best we’ve seen for the figures in a while, so be sure to check them out while you can.
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For more Zelda merch, check out our roundup of 50+ cool products below. Also, the official collector’s edition strategy guide is available at a big discount, so make sure to snag that while you can.
Best Zelda Merch: 50 Cool Items, Including Tons Of Tears Of The Kingdom Stuff
Amazon currently has a TEAMGROUP 512GB Micro SDXC card for only $23.99. That’s far and away one of the least expensive 1TB Micro SDXC cards we’ve seen, and it’s fully compatible with the Nintendo Switch.
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If you’ve started compiling a collection of digital games, you probably already know just how limited the Switch’s base storage capacity. The Switch and Switch OLED consoles have 32GB and 64GB of internal storage, respectively, with some of it reserved for the OS. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom uses up 16GB and Breath of the Wild about 13.5GB. If bought digitally, those two games alone would take up all of your internal storage on the OG Switch console. There’s only one expansion slot in the Switch console so you want to make sure you get the biggest card you can afford.
The TEAMGROUP Micro SDXC card is compatible with virtually any device that accepts the Micro SDXC card standard. That includes the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, any recently released smartphone that supports expandable memory, GoPros, cameras and much more.
Despite its low price, the TEAMGROUP is faster than your average Micro SDXC card. It has a U3 A2 rating (which is faster than the U1 A1 rating you’ll find on, say, the SanDisk Ultra or any Switch branded memory card) and boasts transfer speeds of up to 150MB/s. That won’t matter on a device that can’t leverage such speeds (like the Switch), but it’s good for the GoPro, smartphones, and cameras that can record in 4K.
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Nintendo has said it has no plans to release DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and is moving on to a brand new game in the series.
In an interview with Famitsu, Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, ruled out additional content for the Nintendo Switch exclusive.
“There are no plans to release additional content this time, but that’s because I feel like we’ve done everything we can to create fun in that world,” Aonuma said.
It’s a surprising decision considering the enormous success Tears of the Kingdom has enjoyed critically and commercially. It sold 18.51 million units as of June 30, just a month-and-a-half after it came out. That’s more than half the total sales of its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, which has shifted 30.65 million.
It’s also surprising given Breath of the Wild did receive DLC in the form of an expansion pass that added the likes of Master Mode, Hero’s Path Mode, trials, and new items. IGN has contacted Nintendo for clarification.
Based on comments in the Famitsu interview, it sounds like Nintendo is now thinking about the next Zelda game instead of Tears of the Kingdom DLC. However, Aonuma did not rule out a return to the Hyrule of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, potentially setting up a third game.
“In the first place, the reason I decided to make this a sequel to the previous work was because I thought there was value in experiencing a new game in that Hyrule place,” Aonuma said. “If that’s the case, if a new reason arises, we might return to the same world again. Whether it’s a sequel or a new work, I think it’s going to be a completely new game, so I hope you’re looking forward to it.”
Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi also chimed in with his own comment: “We are very grateful that so many customers have been playing Tears of the Kingdom for so long and deeply, so we will do our best to make the next game even more enjoyable.”
IGN’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review awarded the game a 10/10 and declared it a masterpiece. “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up, expanding a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds,” we said.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
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