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Aujourd’hui — 30 novembre 2024IGN

I've Found the Best Tablet Deal for Black Friday 2024

Par : Noah Hunter
29 novembre 2024 à 23:00

Tablets are a great way to play games, watch movies, read articles or books... really, anything. These devices are often expensive, with many starting well above $500 for both Apple and Samsung. For Black Friday, however, Amazon has discounted the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus to $199, which saves you 26% off this device. The 11" screen is great for all ages, and it's an excellent choice for a gift this holiday season. For under $200, there's likely no better tablet deal out there for Black Friday this year.

Save $70 Off Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is perfect for adults and children alike. The 11" screen has a refresh rate of 90Hz for smooth and vivid content. If you plan to play games on this tablet, this will allow you to see smoother visuals. Additionally, the battery life is exceptional, with a battery capacity of 7,040mAh. This is more than enough to last throughout the day, so you won't need to worry about having a charger on hand.

Additionally, this model has 128GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, you can expect solid performance overall. While you shouldn't expect performance on the level of the S9 Plus, this is still one of the best Android tablets you can buy. You likely won't find anything better at this price, especially with this discount.

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Cyber Monday?

With Black Friday officially here, you might be wondering if this deal may get better on Cyber Monday. The post-Black Friday shopping day focuses on online deals, with many revolving around technology – including tablets! This deal for Black Friday is the lowest we've ever seen the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus at, so it's unlikely we will see a better deal on Monday. Still, since most Black Friday deals carry over to Monday, it won't hurt waiting just in case, especially since there's no indication that this is running low on stock.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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Grab Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for Under $200 at Amazon This Black Friday

Par : Katie Reul
29 novembre 2024 à 22:56

Amazon has been stealthily rolling out Black Friday deals all week, but it's pretty hard to top its 43% off discount on the Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones. This pair of noise-cancelling wireless headphones typically sells for $349, but today you can grab a pair for just $199. Choose between black, blue dusk, chilled lilac, cypress green, moonstone blue, sandstone, and white to find the perfect accessory for your jamming-out sessions.

Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones for $199 ($349)

Earlier this year, we ranked the best Bose headphones in 2024, and the QuietComfort headphones ranked second on the list for their competitive battery life in comparison to previous models, elite noise cancellation capability and prolific sound quality. Snagging first place on our list of contenders were the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which offer similar features in a more compact package — though, if you're in the market for new earbuds, these are also on sale at Amazon for $70 off their standard retail price.

Noise Cancellation

Tune out the world with Bose QuietComfort headphones, which combine active and passive noise reduction technologies so users can manipulate exactly how much external sound sneaks through. You can toggle between Quiet mode, which eliminates distractions like strong winds or large crowds with the highest level of noise cancellation, or Aware mode, which lets you hear your surroundings while listening to audio. Or, customize your own noise control settings based on whatever environment you find yourself in — the perfect way to drown out outside distractions on a work call while still being able to hear your own voice.

Battery Life

In our previous ranking list, the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones stood out for their 24-hour battery life, which is a major step up from past iterations of Bose headphones. Using active noise cancellation might make the battery bleed a little bit faster, but these headphones will still last you all day before needing a charge. Plus, just 15 minutes of charging will give you another 2.5 hours of play time. Once the headphones are dead, users can plug in to their computer or phone with a provided audio cable to continue listening even when the battery is depleted.

Sound Quality

High-fidelity audio and adjustable EQ cements these headphones as the superior choice for users looking to get the most out of their listening settings by manipulating the bass, mid-range and treble. Transport yourself to a club in Ibiza with bass-boosted EDM music or let the lyrics shine through on your favorite tracks with increased treble. All of these controls are adjustable on the headset itself or through the Bose app.

Connectivity

Convenience is at an all-time high with the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones, which allow users to switch between a Bluetooth connection across all of their devices within 10 meters without having to disconnect and reconnect each time. You can jam to some tunes on your laptop and then keep the party going on your phone with the touch of a single button.

Comfortability

It's literally in the name. These over-the-ear headphones offer a cushy listening experience with memory foam earcups that prioritize comfort as much as they do audio quality, making them the optimal pick for all-day use. A secure steel band keeps the headphones in place while running on the treadmill or running errands.

More Black Friday Deals

If you're exploring other options for headphones this Black Friday, there's plenty to choose from, between Walmart's JBuds Lux ANC Headphones from JLab for under $30 or Amazon's 54% off discount on Beats Studio Pro Headphones. For other Black Friday deals on gaming headsets, AirPods, and soundbars, IGN has put together the top deals that are both high quality and low budget.

Katie Reul is a freelance journalist whose entertainment reporting has been featured in IGN and Variety.

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The Meta Quest 3 VR Headset Is Finally on Sale at Amazon Deep Into Black Friday

Par : Eric Song
29 novembre 2024 à 22:50

Deep into Black Friday, Amazon has finally offered a pretty sweet deal on a Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headset. You can get it for the current retail price of $499.99, however Amazon is throwing in a bonus $75 in Amazon digital credit.

This is very similar to the super popular Meta Quest 3S VR headset deal that has been floating around since the beginning of the week. I am not complaining, because it was less than two months go that Meta dropped the official retail price from $649.99 to $499.99. The bonus $75 credit is just icing on the cake.

Meta Quest 3 VR Headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow

Bonus $75 Amazon Digital Credit

The Meta Quest 3 is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset you can get right now. It continues Meta’s legacy of offering a cost-effective headset that doesn’t require an expensive gaming PC, but can still benefit from one if you have it. That’s a unique feature that sets it apart from almost every other VR headset out there, other than its own predecessors. It's not the best value for a VR headset. That title goes to the Meta Quest 3S. However, the Quest 3 has enough features under its belt to make it the better purchase for experienced VR enthusiasts who want a better visual experience.

What really sets this deal above all other VR deals (like the PlayStation VR2) is that the Meta Quest 3 can be played completely untethered. That means you can play games like Beat Saber or Pistol Whip without having to own a powerful gaming PC or a PlayStation 5 console. Try to find another standalone VR headset at this price and you'll come up empty.

To sweeten the pot even more, every Quest 3 purchased this month comes bundled with the Batman: Arkham Shadow VR game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+. In IGN's 8/10 review, Dan Stapleton wrote that "Batman: Arkham Shadow makes most of the Arkham series' defining gameplay work respectably well in VR, and its mystery story pays off."

Cheaper Alternative: Meta Quest 3S VR Headset

Bonus $75 Amazon Digital Credit

The Quest 3S is an improvement over the original Quest 2 in every way and, amazingly, without a price increase. It adopts many of the same features of the Quest 3, like the new Touch controllers, the upgraded SnapDragon APU, and full color AR passthrough. In IGN's 9/10 Quest 3S review, Gabriel Moss wrote that "raw processing power, full-color passthrough, and snappy Touch Plus controllers make the Quest 3S a fantastic standalone VR headset that also brings entry-level mixed-reality gaming to the masses for – arguably – the very first time.

How Is the Quest 3S Different from the Quest 3?

The Quest 3 costs $200 more than the Quest 3S. That's not a small amount, considering that price difference is 40% of the cost of the Quest 3S, but in my opinion, as a VR early adopter, it's worth it. The spec comparisons are listed below:

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Similarities

  • Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
  • Touch Plus controllers
  • 120Hz refresh rate
  • Mixed reality passthrough (same cameras, different layout)

Quest 3S vs. Quest 3 Differences

  • Lower per-eye resolution (1832x1920 vs. 2064×2208)
  • Fresnel lens vs. pancake lens
  • Lower FOV (96°/90° vs. 104°/96°)
  • Smaller storage capacity (128GB vs. 512GB)
  • Longer battery life (2.5hrs vs. 2.2hrs)

In essence, the Quest 3S has very similar internals, and the same Touch controllers, but with downgraded optics. That's more significant than it looks on paper. How much you enjoy your VR headset is largely affected by the quality of the image. There might be some haptic feedback involved, but what you're most perceiving is visual. If the image that you see if blurry, or distorted, it takes you out of the immersion.

In my Quest 3 review, I wrote that "the Quest 3 continues Meta’s legacy of offering a cost-effective headset that doesn’t require an expensive gaming PC, but can still benefit from one if you have it. That’s a unique feature that sets it apart from almost every other VR headset out there, other than its own predecessors. The sheer amount of upgrades are well worth the $200 generational price increase. For everyone else is willing to make the splurge, the Quest 3 sets the new standard for VR and mixed reality gaming."

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Amazon's Black Friday Deal on the Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop Is Perfect for Gamers on a Budget

Par : Katie Reul
29 novembre 2024 à 22:20

The Acer Nitro 5 is the perfect pick for thrifty gamers looking for the performance of a higher-priced gaming laptop without breaking the bank. Its retail price is already fairly competitive, with models in the Nitro 5 series ranging from anywhere between $580 to $1,200.

Right now, Amazon is offering one of the best prices of the year for the $779.99 version at just $599.99, saving buyers a total of $180. It's a low price to pay for a laptop powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, which makes playing a game like Cyberpunk 2077 on the highest settings possible (which, let's be honest, is a pretty lofty feat on a laptop).

Acer Nitro 5 - Performance

Combined with its high-powered GPU, this specific model comes with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H processor that offers eight cores and 12 processing threads. The CPU defaults to a frequency of 2.1 GHz but can amp up to a Max Turbo Frequency of 4.6 GHz. While its competitor, the Ryzen 5 Processor, is typically better for handling multi-threaded workloads, the i5 features much faster speeds overall when it comes to single-core performance.

In terms of storage space, the laptop comes installed with 8GB of RAM but can reach a capacity of 32GB. It's equipped with a 512GB Gen 4 SSD that may not be big enough for gamers with profoundly large gaming archives, but certainly does the trick if you're downloading a few games at a time from your Steam library. The computer's battery also has the advantage on its competitors with a lifespan of 57 Watt Hours, which lasted around 9 hours and 40 minutes in practice based on PCMark's battery test.

Acer Nitro 5 - Design and Notable Features

When it comes to visuals, the Acer Nitro 5 certainly does not feel budget, despite its low price. This version offers a 15.6" screen with a quick 144Hz refresh rate and a display resolution of 1920x1080 that makes gameplay effective and incredibly immersive. The backlit keyboard takes this laptop to the next level and heavily caters to gamers by using a brighter outline that's used to illuminate the WASD and arrow keys.

Beyond how it looks, feels, and plays, one of the most notable features of this gaming laptop is the Nitro V 15 dual fans and exhaust system that keep the computer chilled during use. Say goodbye to crashing mid-game due to overheating. Fan speeds can be adjusted for the games you play using the NitroSense utility app, which allows users to customize their gaming setup to their needs.

Plus, this laptop comes fitted with Wi-Fi 6, which uses Gigabit Ethernet to provide gamers with substantial upgrades to connection speeds and improvements in computer security.

If you're in the market for a gaming laptop that feels elegant without costing an arm and a leg, look no further. Amazon's deal on the Acer Nitro 5 is pretty unbeatable, providing gamers with comparable features to high-end competitors at a far lower cost that just got even lower.

Other Black Friday 2024 Deals

For other Black Friday deals on gaming PCs, TVs and Apple products, IGN has you covered. Stay up to date with the latest discounts as we hand-select the most quality deals for your wallet.

Katie Reul is a freelance journalist whose entertainment reporting has been featured in IGN and Variety.

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Alienware Has the Best RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming PC Deal for Black Friday

Par : Eric Song
29 novembre 2024 à 21:55

Alienware's most recent Black Friday deal is a good one. As part of the Alienware Black Friday Sale, Dell (which owns the Alienware brand) is offering an Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4070 Ti Super gaming PC for only $1,499.99 with free shipping after a $600 instant discount. This is currently the least expensive Black Friday deal on an RTX 4070 Ti gaming PC so far. The RTX 4070 Ti GPU is powerful enough to handle gaming at up to 4K at a solid 60fps, even with the recently released games like Black Myth: Wukong or Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4070 Ti Super Gaming PC

This Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC features an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU, 16GB of DDR5-1600MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. The Intel Core i7-14700F Raptor Lake Refresh CPU boasts a max clock of 5.4GHz with 20 cores, 28 threads, and a 33MB cache. If you plan to use this PC as a gaming rig, then an i7 is a better choice in terms of value than an i9. Performance is nearly identical because games cannot utilize the extra cores that the i9 has and at higher resolutions, games are almost always GPU-bound.

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super is about 10% more powerful than the RTX 4070 Ti. This is a great card for gaming at any resolution, from 1080p all the way to 4K. At 1080p and 1440p you'll be able to achieve 144fps or beyond in most games, so it's a great complement to FHD or QHD monitors capable of achieving high refresh rates. 4K is a much more demanding resolution, but you should still be able to run most games at a consistent 60fps. The RTX 4070 Ti Super also has more VRAM than the RTX 4070 Ti (16GB vs 12GB), which means it's a great economical option for AI work.

A note on Alienware's newest "R16" desktop chassis

The R16 is Alienware's current 2024 desktop PC design. It's 40% smaller in volume compared to previous iterations. It features a simple yet proven airflow pattern; air is drawn in through the side intake vents over the GPU area and a 120mm fan at the front of the case, and exhausts by way of a 120mm rear fan and two 120mm top fans. A 240mm radiator for the all-in-one liquid cooling system is mounted to these top fans. Some configurations don't actually include the liquid cooling system, but we rarely include them in this roundup. That's because Alienware's liquid cooling solution is far superior to their stock air cooling and is easily worth the price premium.

More Alienware Black Friday Gaming PC Deals

Alienware isn't the only brand that's on sale for Black Friday. Check out all of the best gaming PC deals from vendors like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. If you want to stick with an OEM manufacturer, HP has a Black Friday Sale going on.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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The Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC Drops to Under $2,000 for Black Friday

Par : Eric Song
29 novembre 2024 à 21:50

The best high-end prebuilt PCs command premium prices, but that doesn't mean you can't find great deals that will still save you a lot of money. The Alienware Black Friday Sale is well underway, and one of the best deals we've seen is this Alienware Aurora R16 GeForce RTX 4090 gaming PC for $1,999.99 after a $1,000 off instant discount. I rarely see an Alienware RTX 4080 Super config drop to under $2000, so this is a good deal to get if you decide not to wait around for Black Friday. The RTX 4080 Super is Nvidia's second most powerful GPU on the market and can pretty much handle any game at any resolution and at any graphic setting.

Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4080 Super Gaming PC

The Alienware Aurora R16 is equipped with a 13th-gen Intel Core i9-13900F CPU, GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB GPU, 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. The 14th-gen Intel Core i9-14900F Raptor Lake Refresh CPU boasts a max clock of 5.8GHz with 24 cores, 32 threads, and a 36MB cache. This is still one of the most powerful CPUs out there, and gaming performance compared to the newer i9-14900 is negligilbe, especially at higher resolutions.

The 4080 Super is a second generation card. It's about 5%-10% faster in performance than its 4080 predecessor thanks to its higher base clock speed, higher CUDA core count, and higher memory bandwidth. It's a superior GPU to AMD's Radeon RX 7900 RTX if you factor in DLSS and ray tracing performance. In our RTX 4080 Super review, Jacqueline Thomas writes, "If you're in the market for a 4K graphics card around $1,000, it's hard to think of any GPU that's a better purchase right now. This is the RTX 4080 that should have launched in 2022."

The 2024 Alienware "R16" desktop chassis is a major improvement.

The R16 is Alienware's current 2024 desktop PC design. It's 40% smaller in volume compared to previous iterations. It features a simple yet proven airflow pattern; air is drawn in through the side intake vents over the GPU area and a 120mm fan at the front of the case, and exhausts by way of a 120mm rear fan and two 120mm top fans. A 240mm radiator for the all-in-one liquid cooling system is mounted to these top fans. Some configurations don't actually include the liquid cooling system, but we rarely include them in any of our articles. That's because Alienware's liquid cooling solution is far superior to their stock air cooling and is easily worth the price premium.

Why Pick a Dell or Alienware Gaming PC?

The Alienware Aurora R16 is one of our picks for best prebuilt gaming PCs of 2024. Not everyone is the DIY type, and these days prebuilt gaming PC aren't that much more expensive than building your own computer. In fact, depending on the demand of certain components like the GPU, it might even be cheaper. Alienware desktops offer a staggering array of options, all built into a custom chassis that's both easy on the eyes and easy on the wallet. Consistent build quality, frequent sales, and solid customer service are the main reasons why Dell is at the top of our buying list.

More Alienware Gaming PC Deals

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Hier — 29 novembre 2024IGN

Save $60 Off the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT for Black Friday

Par : Noah Hunter
29 novembre 2024 à 21:00

AMD has some of the best graphics cards out there, offering a solid alternative to Nvidia's RTX lineup that even surpasses it with certain models. One of our favorite graphics cards last year was the AMD Radeon 7800 XT, which provided excellent performance across both 1080p and 1440p. For Black Friday, you can save $60 off the XFX Qicksilver AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT at Best Buy. This is one of the lowest prices we've seen this model at, so don't miss out on this limited time deal.

XFX Qicksilver AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT for $469.99

One of the major features of this XFX Qicksilver model is the Magnetic Air technology. With this, you can remove and replace the three fans instantly – no tools or removal of your GPU required. This can be a godsend if you run into issues with a fan, which usually means you have to take apart your graphics card by yourself, often voiding a warranty in doing so.

You also have access to three display port outputs on the back, which is perfect for using up to three monitors. You can even use one port for a PC VR headset – which is also on sale for Black Friday. The included 16GB of GDDR6 memory is essential for high-performance 1440p gameplay, with some 4K support even possible. This RX 7800 XT is one of the best graphics cards you can get for 1440p.

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Cyber Monday?

With Black Friday officially here, you might be wondering if this deal may get better on Cyber Monday. The online holiday sees major discounts online across retailers each year, but as of late, these deals mostly carry over from the week of Black Friday deals. While you can't go wrong with today's price, there is always a chance this graphics card could be further discounted come Monday.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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Save $26 Off Apple AirTags for Black Friday Right Now and Never Lose Your Keys Again

Par : Eric Song
29 novembre 2024 à 20:59

Black Friday is here, and Amazon and Best Buy are offering a four-pack of Apple AirTags keyfinders for only $72.99. That's 26% off the retail price and only $18.25 for each AirTag. This Apple Black Friday deal would make an excellent stocking stuffer gift idea for anyone who owns an iPhone and tends to lose small wearables like wallets, keys, or remotes. Although we saw these at a slightly lower price before Black Friday for an early deal special at $69.99, I wouldn’t expect them to drop lower since Black Friday is here and the price still remains at $72.99.

4-Pack Apple AirTags for $72.99

The Apple Airtag is a small coin-shaped device that you can put in your wallet or attach to your phones, keys, remote, or anything small enough to be easily misplaced. It works as a little Wi-Fi keyfinder that helps locate your lost objects by pinging its general location to your iPhone using Bluetooth 5.0. However, if your iPhone model has a U1 chip with Ultra Wideband, then you can take advantage of the "Precision Finding" mode. This gives you numerical distance and direction guidance when your lost item is close by. It points you right to it. The CR2032 lithium 3V coin battery is also easily user-replaceable.

1-Pack Apple AirTag for $24

More Black Friday 2024 Apple Deals

If you're looking for more Black Friday deals on Apple products, the iPads are on sale and the AirPods Pro earbuds have been seen for as low as $169.99. The price keeps fluctuating, but if you see this sale come around again, jump on it because this will be the best discount we'll see for Black Friday.

Trending Now: iPad 10th Gen Deal for $250

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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The 32" Alienware 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Black Friday Deal Just Got Even Better

Par : Eric Song
29 novembre 2024 à 20:55

Alienware just sweetened the deal on its best gaming monitor for Black Friday Sale. Right now, the 32" Alienware AW3225QF 4K QD OLED gaming monitor is down to $899.99. That's the lowest price I've seen all year long. However for Black Friday only, Alienware just tossed in a bonus $100 Dell promotional e-gift card with your purchase.

There are some T&Cs to take note of: You'll receive the gift card within a few weeks after the monitor ships, and you'll have 90 days to use it. It's good on pretty much anything at Dell (excluding gift cards). If you're looking for the best 4K gaming monitor, this should definitely be on your short list. This is the monitor I personally use and I absolutely recommend it.

32" Alienware AW3225QF 4K OLED Monitor

Bonus $100 Dell promotional gift card with purchase

The Alienware AW3225QF was released earlier this year and is actually Dell's one and only monitor that combines a 4K resolution with an OLED panel. It incorporates Samsung's QD OLED technology; QD OLED panels are brighter than traditional OLED panels while maintaining near infinite response time, contrast ratio, and black levels. The Alienware AW3225QF is HDR True Black 400 certified with up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. It also boasts a 99.3% DCI-P3 color range and is factory calibrated. Other specs include a 1700R curve, 240Hz refresh rate, and G-Sync certification.

Connectivity-wise, the AW3225QF has two HDMI 2.1 ports (one with eARC) and one DisplayPort 1.4 port, all of which are capable of 4K at up to 240Hz. There are also a couple of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for attaching peripherals and a single USB Type-C port for charging. Dell backs this monitor up with a three-year warranty that includes burn-in protection.

Something to keep in mind is that 4K monitors require a pretty powerful GPU. 4K resolution has 2.25 times more pixels than QHD; if you want to play games in 4K, especially at frame rates of up to 240fps, you'll want a gaming PC equipped with an GeForce RTX 4070 at the minimum. If your PC is equipped with something as powerful as an RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4090, or RX 7900XTX, then this monitor would be the perfect complement.

Looking For More Black Friday Gaming Monitor Deals?

Take advantage of some fantastic Black Friday pricing on the best gaming monitors, from high-end monitors with OLED panels, 240Hz refresh rate, and 4K resolution to perfectly capable 1080p 144Hz gaming monitors that fall well within the tightest of budgets. Whether you're intending to use the monitor for your gaming PC or PlayStation 5 console, there's definitely a perfect monitor for everyone.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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Get a Great Deal on a Home Camera System for Black Friday

29 novembre 2024 à 20:45

Worries over home safety can be an ever-present concern for some. If you want to get your home set up with a smart camera system so you can keep an eye on things, Blink is having a massive sale on tons of items for Black Friday. Whether you want some cameras for the exterior of your home, interior cameras, a video doorbell, or an all-in-one bundle, we've got you covered.

Blink Camera Bundle Black Friday Deals

Blink has some handy bundles that have everything you'd need to get your home set up for video coverage. The best bundle right now is the Blink Video Doorbell and 3 Outdoor camera bundle, which is a whopping 63% off, saving you $200 on a complete solution.

Blink Video Doorbell Black Friday Deals

A video doorbell is sometimes all you need for catching urgent deliveries right when they arrive, or dissuading thieves. This is a quick, affordable, and easy way to get set up right. The newest model Blink video doorbell is only $29.99 right now, which is pretty wild.

Blink Outdoor Camera Black Friday Deals

Outdoor cameras are great for keeping tabs on what's going on in your neighborhood. Want to find out how that dog got in your backyard? Look no further. There is also a solar panel available to keep your outdoor cameras up and running on renewable energy, and a whole range of cameras, including multi-camera setups for a larger range of view.

Blink Indoor Camera Black Friday Deals

If you want to keep track of pets that have a tendency of getting out of their cages (or tanks), or are concerned about break-ins, an indoor camera setup can be fantastic. Right now, you can grab a single camera for just $41.99, which is great for watching the front door, backdoor, or entryway.

Blink Mini Camera Black Friday Deals

The Blink Mini is a plug-and-play security camera for the random spot in your home where you need a set of eyes. Watch the feed from your smartphone and even set it up to sound a chime when someone rings your Blink video doorbell, all for less than $20.

More Black Friday Deals

Check out our lists of the best Walmart deals, Target sales, and Best Buy deals going on for Black Friday. And if you are brave enough to open the firehose, check out our Black Friday megahub of the 100 best deals right now.

Brian Barnett writes reviews, guides, features, & more for IGN, GameSpot, & Kotaku. You can get more than your fair share of him on Bluesky & Backloggd, & enjoy his absurd video game talk show, The Platformers, on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

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Get 900 Free Robux With This Black Friday Deal On Roblox Gift Cards

29 novembre 2024 à 20:44

Are you obsessed with Dress to Impress? Or the more action-packed Tower Defense Simulator? Maybe even catching fish in Fisch?

Whichever “Roblox experience” has you or someone you know hooked, I’m sure it has microtransactions (things to spend real money on) in one form or another. Roblox gift cards can be converted into the Robux needed to make those purchases, and those gift cards happen to be included in Amazon's Black Friday sales.

While there are slight discounts on digital gift cards, the best savings you can possibly get is by going physical: Right now, you can get a full $10 off $50 Roblox gift cards.

The Best Roblox Black Friday Deal: $50 Gift Card for $40

If you’re doing some holiday shopping over Black Friday, a physical Roblox gift card is an unbeatable stocking stuffer. Though, I have to admit, getting $50 worth of Robux at a $10 discount is something you could even gift to yourself. A $50 gift card is equivalent to about 4,500 Robux. By saving $10, you're basically getting 900 Robux for free. Act fast, however, because I'm sure this Lightning Deal will sell out quick.

Depending on what month you redeem your Roblox gift card, you’ll also get a different free virtual item. In November, that gift is the Midnight Crimson Sombrero, but if you wait until December, you’ll get the Festive Deadpan Alpaca Head.

Does Roblox Have Its Own Black Friday Sale?

Roblox as a platform doesn’t have an "official" Black Friday sale, but you might find deals, discounts, and special events within specific experiences. Feel free to scroll through the Roblox store on Amazon for more discounts, or check out our roundups of the best Black Friday gaming deals from Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation.

How to Redeem Roblox Gift Cards

Once you've received a Roblox Gift Card, you’ll want to head over to Roblox.com/redeem. From there, you will need to do the following:

  1. Log into an existing Roblox account (or register for the first time)
  2. Find the PIN/Code on the Gift Card and enter it into the white box on the website
  3. Click the Redeem button
  4. If successful, a success message will appear on screen and Credit will be added to the associated account

Congratulations! You’ve now got a new amount of Robux credit added to that account that can be spent in-game on whatever you want! You can check out our guide on how to redeem Roblox gift cards for more details.

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Get a Free $500 Gift Card with Select iPhones for Black Friday

Par : Chris Reed
29 novembre 2024 à 20:30

The best deals on a new iPhone are almost always at Walmart during Black Friday. So it’s no surprise that this year’s Walmart Black Friday sale features the best deal on a new iPhone we’ve seen all year: Buy a select iPhone at Walmart, and you’ll get up to $500 in Walmart gift cards (see the deal here). At a store that sells just about everything, that’s nearly as good as cash. And it’s by far the best iPhone deal we’ve found this Black Friday.

Up to $500 Gift Card with Select iPhone at Walmart

If you have an eligible trade-in, you can get up to $1,500

The deal is valid on pretty much all models of iPhone 16 and 15, including iPhone and iPhone Plus (the larger model), as well as iPhone Pro and Pro Max. Alternatively, if you want to hop to the Android side, you can get the same gift card deal on Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra. All you have to do is select the one you want on the carrier of your choice: Verizon, AT&T, or Straight Talk.

Personally, I would recommend going with an iPhone 16 since it’s the newest model, and the standard iPhone 16 is very close to the 16 Pro in terms of features. Both can run Apple Intelligence, the new AI features that have begun rolling out and will continue throughout this year and next. In its current state, Apple Intelligence can do things like write and edit emails, create images, identify plants and animals in your photos, and more. Siri is also getting major improvevments and can connect to ChatGPT for help when Siri doesn’t have an answer.

As noted above, if you have an eligible trade-in to offer, you can crank the free gift card amount all the way up to $1,500, which can buy you a lot at Walmart. This deal runs through December 8, which is a week past Cyber Monday. That means you have a good deal of time to consider your options and make the right choice for you.

And if you’re in the market for other Apple items, check out our full roundup of Apple Black Friday deals, which includes all-time low discounts on things like AirPods Pro, iPad, and MacBook Air.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads.

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Score This 10,000mAh Belkin Portable Charger for Just $15 This Black Friday

Par : Noah Hunter
29 novembre 2024 à 20:25

When you're traveling, portable chargers are one of the best tech accessories you can pick up. Instantly, you can often double or triple the battery life of your iPhone, Nintendo Switch, or Steam Deck, which can allow you to play on the go even if you don't have access to an outlet. For Black Friday, Amazon has the Belkin BoostCharge 10,000mAh Portable Charger on sale for just $15. This is the lowest this item has ever been, and now is the perfect time to score a new portable charger for your next road trip.

Save 50% Off the Belkin BoostCharge Portable Charger

The Belkin BoostCharge Portable Charger has three ports that are all equipped with fast charging capabilities. There is one USB-C port and two USB-A ports, with the 10,000mAh capacity providing up to 40 hours of additional battery life for your devices. This item also includes a USB-C to USB-A cable that can be used to either charge devices or the portable charger itself. An LED indicator on the side of the device tells you how much power is left in the charger.

With its slim design, you can easily slip the BoostCharge Portable Charger into a backpack, purse, or even a pocket. You can charge devices such as an iPhone, Nintendo Switch, ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and more. According to Belkin, you can fast charge an iPhone 15 Pro from 0-50% in just 32 minutes.

Should You Buy Now or Wait for Cyber Monday?

With Black Friday officially here, you might be wondering if this deal may get better on Cyber Monday. Set for Monday, December 2, Cyber Monday often has exclusive online deals at retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart that you won't be able to find in stores. Generally, these deals lean toward technology items, including power banks.

Based on the price history of this Belkin BoostCharge Portable Charger, we do not expect to see it drop any further for Cyber Monday. This is the lowest this item has been since it was first released on Amazon in July 2023, according to CamelCamelCamel.

Looking for More Black Friday Savings?

If you're searching for the best deals out there this Black Friday, some of the biggest consoles, accessories, bundles, and video games are on sale, including FFVII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, and more.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

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The Rarely Discounted Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame Is on Sale This Black Friday

29 novembre 2024 à 20:15

Black Friday deals are in full swing, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your notoriously hard-to-buy-for loved ones this holiday season, a highly rated digital frame may be your saving grace. The Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame 10.1" is on sale for $139 at Amazon, making it 22% less than its normal retail price of $179. According to the price tracker camelcamelcamel, that’s one of its lowest prices ever, so now’s the time to buy.

If this frame happens to sell out on Amazon, it’s also available at Best Buy for the same price.

With 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 12,000 ratings, the Aura Carver Smart Digital Picture Frame is well-regarded, and given all that it’s capable of, it’s easy to see why. The large 10.1" HD display is color-calibrated and bright, ensuring each snap looks sharp and true to life, while the lovely white mat adds a classier feel. It can even crop the images and adjust brightness automatically to make life easier.

You don't need to worry about storage with this frame, as it connects to your home Wi-Fi and comes with free unlimited storage. After a simple setup, you can just send photos (and videos!) straight from your camera roll to display in the frame. Want to send a snap of your holiday vacation to your grandparents? It’s possible to connect the frame with family and friends, sharing special moments with loved ones near and far.

Looking for a different-sized digital frame or have a more limited budget? Check out some of these other great Black Friday frame deals.

Should You Wait for Cyber Monday?

Many Amazon Black Friday deals will be happening all weekend and extending into Cyber Monday. However, if there's something you see that you really want, it’s best to buy now just to be safe, as we’ve already seen a bunch of items selling out and chances are good many won’t see much of a deeper discount. Best Buy Black Friday sales and Walmart deals also happening, so you can find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

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Bowlero Is Offering 24% Off Bowling at Your Local Bowlero, Lucky Strike, or AMF Bowling Center

Par : Eric Song
29 novembre 2024 à 20:10

Looking for something fun to do with your family and friends this weekend? Bowling hotspot Bowlero is offering sweet deals for those who love bowling nights. Right now, you can use the coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY" for 24% off all lane reservations at your local Bowlero center from November 29 through December 1. With bowling being an expensive activity these days, discounts like this really count.

24% Off Bowlero Lane Reservations Right Now

If you haven't heard of Bowlero before, it has the most bowling centers in the US, with over 350 locations. Bowlero also includes Lucky Strike and AMF bowling centers, so it shouldn't be difficult for most people to find a nearby location. This entertainment giant packs in bowling, arcades, and dining in a retro-inspired atmosphere. Some higher-end venues offer even more amenities like billiards and laser tag, too. In addition to renting out lanes for a few games, people really dig the American fare like cheeseburgers and hot dogs, making it fun for kids and adults like.

If you are really into bowling, you can keep it up on the regular with a Fall Season Pass, which provides you with two free games of bowling each day and a free shoe rental. If you live in a more expensive area like me; here in the Bay Area, a single game of bowling with shoe rental costs a lot more, and this is a better bang for your buck for frequent bowlers.

For more family-friendly activities with the holidays coming up, also check out our list of the best board games for families and 15 video games to play with groups.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

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The Best Apple Black Friday Deals You Can Get Right Now

Par : Chris Reed
29 novembre 2024 à 20:06

The Black Friday 2024 sales are officially here, with major deals across Apple's product categories. Whether you’re in the market for a new pair of AirPods, an Apple Watch, an iPad, or even AirTags (for $72.99) to keep track of things you might lose, you can save cash at retailers across the map.

Whether you're already a fan of Apple or you're newly curious about a specific Apple product that may help you or a loved one out in day-to-day life, let’s look at the wide array of trusted Apple products on sale for Black Friday.

AirPod Deals

AirPod Pro (2nd Gen with USB-C) is on sale at Amazon for $153.99 right now. That’s the lowest price they've ever been, and I don't think they'll drop lower. Grab them if you're in the market. As for standard AirPods, both Amazon and Target are offering a $10 off the new 4th gen AirPods with active noise cancellation, as well as the identical model without ANC. I personally prefer the Pro model because the silicon ear tips work well for me, but some people don't like them.

iPad Deals

The iPad deals are also live. A baseline 9th-gen iPad is on sale for $199, the same price it was during last year’s Black Friday sale. Personally, I wouldn't pick this one up, because that model is three years old. I'd go with the 10th-gen iPad, which is on sale at Amazon for just $50 more and has a faster processor that will last longer. The iPad mini deals are great if you like that form factor, or you can get significantly more power with an Air or Pro.

Apple Watch Deals

The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for iOS users. It's sleek, stylish and full of useful features that complement your iPhone. If you don't have an Apple Watch or you are here shopping for a fellow Apple lover, we've got good news for you: All three Apple Watch models – the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch Series 10, and the Apple Watch Ultra – are all on sale at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

Apple Watch Series 10 is this year’s smartwatch model, and it’s currently on sale for $329, which is $70 off the retail price. Last year, the Series 9 (the new model at the time) dropped to $329 for Black Friday, so this is probably the best price we're going to see this year. If you're looking for a cheaper option, the Apple Watch SE is down to only $149; this is the best price we've seen for a new Apple Watch. See all the Black Friday Apple Watch deals going on this week.

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MacBook Deals

This year's baseline MacBook Air with an M3 chip is on sale at Amazon for $849, a steep $250 discount off MSRP. This is a fantastic laptop for just about anybody, and will last many years with solid performance. And if you have any other Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods), it syncs up your data automatically, which is always nice. Alternatively, you can pick up 2022's M2 chip-powered model for $100 less. I'd personally stick with the M3 if you can swing it, since it'll give you more bang for your buck. However, if you need even more power for editing, creative work or gaming, the brand-new 2024 MacBook Pro with M4 chip is also on sale for $1,399.

Apple iMac with M4 Chip (2024)

Just like the Mini, the iMac, an all-in-one desktop computer, got the M4 upgrade this year. This computer starts at 16GB of RAM and comes in seven stunning color options, from a staid silver to bold green, blue, and red, to name a few. The 4.5K display is the standout feature here, measuring 24". The iMac also comes with a Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse, both of which now have USB-C ports for charging. This machine looks great on any desk you put it on, and it packs a whole lot of computing power.

AirTag Deals

AirTags are the unsung heroes of the Apple lineup. They’re not flashy like some of the other products, but they get the job done and give you peace of mind. AirTags tell you the location of whatever you’ve attached them to; be that your keys, wallet, or even your child. A four-pack is currently on sale for $72.99, which is real close to their all-time low price of $69.99. I wouldn’t expect them to drop much lower this Black Friday.

Apple Gift Card Deal

While you are shopping for holiday gifts and you're not sure what your loved one still needs, (does your mom want a new iPad or is she attached to the older model she has?) —you can always get them the gift of free money with an Apple gift card. In fact, there's even a deal on Apple gift cards right now at Target:

Stay Tuned: New M4 Mac Mini Deals are Coming

Our Best Budget Mac for Gaming pick was $100 off for a few days, but the deal has changed as of November 26th. Check back closer to Black Friday for another expected price drop!

Apple's brand-new 2024 M4-powered Mac Mini had a $100 discount at Amazon with a clipped coupon offer, but this deal has expired. We anticipate it will drop again closer to Black Friday proper. This is a powerful computer, despite its diminutive footprint. That M4 chip packs a wallop, easily handling nearly any computing task you can throw at it. Powered by Apple’s M2 Pro chip with a 10-Core CPU, a 16-Core GPU, and a 16-Core Neural Engine, this tiny computer breezes through heavy tasks like video editing and much more.

Apple Store Black Friday Sale Dates

Apple rarely offers discounts on its products, so instead of dropping prices in the Apple Store for Black Friday, it tosses in a free gift card with purchase. This year's Black Friday sale at the Apple Store runs November 29 - December 1 and gets you up to $200 in Apple gift cards with select purchases. What kinds of purchases? Pretty much any major product Apple sells: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, etc. Personally, I'd rather have an up-front discount at the retailers listed above, but if you plan on shopping at the Apple Store in the near future, a gift card could be a fine option too.

When Is Black Friday 2024?

While sales start whenever a given retailer sees fit, actual Black Friday 2024 falls on November 29 this year. That said, many final Black Friday deals are already underway, as mentioned above. Use your best judgement about when is the right time to buy any item you're in the market for. Also see IGN's 2024 tech gift guide which includes everything from practical products to cool gadgets while you shop.

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Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He has written about Apple products since 2009, and also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads.

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Star Wars Outlaws Has Dropped to Just $40 for Black Friday

29 novembre 2024 à 19:00

If you chose patience with Star Wars Outlaws, then here is your reward. The new Star Wars game has been discounted in Black Friday sales, now down to $39.99 on PS5 and Xbox. That's 43% below the original list price, an extra $10 cheaper than it was just a week ago when it first reached a new all-time low price, and a much better offering for anyone who was unsure of the game when it launched back in late August.

The deal also features Amazon's exclusive limited edition content pack, which includes Rogue Infiltrator cosmetics for Kay and Nix. It's the best deal we're getting on the game before Christmas, so snap it up if you've been waiting for a sale, or want to gift it to someone over the holidays.

This would be a good time to jump on the game – it's not been long since Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment deployed a massive update bringing a host of performance and gameplay enhancements, a range of visual improvements, and bug fixes to the open-world sci-fi game on console and PC.

The publisher laid out everything new in the patch notes on its website, with Ubisoft emphasizing that these updates were shaped by player feedback, reaffirming its commitment to closely listening as post-launch support for Star Wars Outlaws continues.

More Black Friday Game Deals

Should You Wait for Cyber Monday?

The official Black Friday sales events for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have been underway for about a week, and most decent deals have been available. However, retailers are still droping prices on some games before they go out of stock – Star Wars Outlaws being one prime example. At this point, I wouldn't wait for a better price to come around on Cyber Monday. This is the game's all-time low price; I'd jump on this now before it sells out.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

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Enjoy $20 Off Metaphor: ReFantazio in Black Friday Sales

29 novembre 2024 à 18:45

Black Friday is offering up plenty of video game deals right now, including on fantastic newer releases. The Game of the Year-nominated Metaphor: ReFantazio is currently on sale at its lowest price yet, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, of $49.99. This is $20 off its list price of $69.99. If you've been waiting for a good time to pick this one up, now's an excellent time to do it since it's still on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart.

Both Amazon and Best Buy have the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions on sale for $49.99, but Walmart only has the PlayStation 5 version on sale for that price.

As previously mentioned, Metaphor: ReFantazio has been nominated for Game of the Year at The Game Awards this year. It also earned nominations for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, and Best RPG. We gave it a 9/10 in our review as well, with IGN's Michael Higham saying, "There’s a certain familiarity in Metaphor: ReFantazio, but Atlus takes the principles of its already excellent RPGs and refines them in a way that effortlessly ushers you through its brutal, and sometimes beautiful, new fantasy world."

There are plenty more video game deals to explore right now, too. Some of the highlights from the sale event include Star Wars Outlaws down to $40, Silent Hill 2 down to $30, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown down to just $15 for PS5 at Amazon, but you can even score great discounts at the moment on consoles and hardware.

Outside of games there are even more deals to check out. To see a collection of our favorites, have a look at our full breakdown of Black Friday 2024 where we go over the best deals at the moment on TVs, Apple devices, board games, LEGO, and so much more.

More PS5 Games on Sale for Black Friday

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.

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This 65" TCL S4 TV Is One of the Best Budget Picks for Black Friday

Par : Chris Reed
29 novembre 2024 à 18:41

Let’s say you’re in need of a new 65” TV but you don’t want to spend more than $1,000 on one. Good news, friends: As part of Walmart’s Black Friday 2024 sale, a 65” TCL S4 TV is on sale for just $228. That’s $150 off, which amounts to a savings of 40%.

This is the newer model of our most popular TV in last year’s holiday sale, and this deal matches that one exactly. Grab it if you want a big TV but don’t want to spend a ton of cash.

65” TCL S4 HDR 4K UHD LED Smart Roku TV for $228

Based on the price, you can’t expect this TCL S4 TV to have all the bells and whistles of the very best 4K smart TVs (many of which are also on sale right now). But it has more higher-end features than you might think.

It has a 4K ultra-high-def display, complete with the color accuracy and brightness of HDR. It offers up to 120Hz and has an automatic game mode for when you want to play PS5, Xbox, or Switch. It’s also a Roku smart TV, so it has built-in access to all the streaming apps like Disney+, Max, Netflix, and the rest. It’s a totally serviceable TV that offers a great value for the price.

More Black Friday Deals on 4K TVs

If you’re leaning against picking up the TCL S4, you have plenty of other options, ranging from high-end TVs like the LG G4 (our pick for the best TV for gaming) or other mid-range options. It’s up to you, but you’re not likely to find better prices any other time of year.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads.

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The Best Black Friday 2024 UK Deals

29 novembre 2024 à 17:34

Black Friday is here, and the UK is ready to splurge some hard-earned money on holiday gifts and treats. Yes, Black Friday is pretty much a month-long affair these days, but the best deals happen on Black Friday and leading into Cyber Monday. It can be overwhelming getting one's head around the sheer amount of deals and websites to filter, though, which is why we're here with our Best UK Black Friday deals guide.

This guide includes game consoles, TVs, Power Banks, Beauty tech, and more. Best of all, it's getting updated as new deals come in. Looking for something specific? Use the table of contents at the side of this article to find the products you're looking after. Let's get straight into it:

Gaming Consoles and Accessories

This section is dedicated to everything related to Xbox, PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. We're also planting the best controller, memory card and other accessory / peripheral deals. So here they are section by section/

Nintendo Switch

It's slim pickings for Black Friday switch console deals, so we've found some bundle deals with discounts that make up a good deal and found some great deals on Nintendo-themed SD cards also:

PlayStation 5

The new PS5 Slim? Dualsense Edge controller? Yep, Black Friday is here for Sony fans alright. Here's what we've found so far:

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series S is the Black Friday console deal to beat so far, with offers on a range of controllers and memory expansion cards:

Handheld Gaming PCs

This feels like the first year where players have a choice on which type of gaming handheld they need. We're going for ASUS Rog Ally featuring the Z1 Extreme Processor and 512GB SSD. There's also MSI Claw and Lenovo Legion Go if a windows handheld is on your Black Friday hitlist this year:

Video Games

It's no fun buying a new console without picking up any games, right? Hit's like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Astro Bot, Hogwarts Legacy and Jedi: Survivor are some top picks, but here's the best we've found so far:

Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic X Shadow Generations are must plays on Nintendo Switch. Who would have thought two of the best Sonic and Mario games would end up on one console?

PC

It looks like Sony is killing it this Black Friday with plenty of offers on their PS5 game ports. Spider-Man Remastered and Horizon Forbidden West stand out in these deals, with Hogwarts Legacy fighting it's corner with its digital deluxe offer.

PlayStation 4 and 5

PS4 games can sometimes be a cheaper way of getting a PS5 game, wierd right? Sometimes PS4 games can be upgraded via the PS Store either for free or for for cheap, which saves some money when looking at the PS5 version. Make sure to check if a game has an upgrade scheme before buying.

Xbox Series X/S/One

Space Marine 2 and Alan Wake II are both under £40 for Black Friday, which is a straight decision in our opinion. FC 25 has also gone down to £34.99 for it's digital version, so what are you waiting for?

PC Hardware

Graphics Cards and prebuilds, right? We've got you alongside some epic deals on gaming laptops too (Yes, they're awesome too Master Race). Let's dive into these massive Black Friday Savings:

Gaming Laptops

Acer and HP are giving it their best shot with Black Friday offers, but ASUS is killing it with their Tuf and ROG lines. There's some bang for your buck here, so make sure to have a quick look:

Gaming PCs And Components

Here we go! Crucial have some amazing SSD deals for your rig, so maybe it's time for a upgrade? Want to go down the prebuilt route? Massively discounted towers such as Corsair ONE i500 is worth a punt. Let's not forget some great deals on high-end graphics cards to boot:

Apple

The usual suspects have shown up for Apples Black Friday deals such as AirTags and AirPods, but there's also some amazing deals on 10.9 inch iPads and 2024 Macbook Air models featuring the M2 chip. It's a good time to join the Apple eco system for sure:

AR, VR and Smart Glasses

You know about Meta Quest, but what about a pair of augmented reality shades or glasses? XReal are out in force this Black Friday with their impressive take on personal video and audio (Plugging these into a ROG Ally or Nintendo Switch is so cool). Even Ray-Ban has jumped on the hype train this year:

Ear Buds

Want low profile personal audio? Ear Buds are for you, and there's plenty of choice this Black Friday. Beats are dominating the space with cracking deals on their entire Ear Bud range right now:

Headphones

There's some brilliant Beats Audio deals here too, with Sony closing the gap with their headphones. Audio is their bread and butter after all! The amazing Bose QuietComfort are also in the BLack Friday sale, which might turn even more heads thanks to it's noise cancelling tech.

Meta Quest

Meta Quest 3 and 3S are both on sale for Black Friday, including refurbished models for some extra savings. Quest have made their name being the most accessible VR Headsets without needing a gaming laptop or PC to get the ball rolling. Quest 3 clarity and ease of use is amazing, and there's plenty of accessories on offer from brands such as Kiwi design also.

TVs and Monitors

You 100% need a TV upgrade to go with that new PlayStation 5. It's the year of budget TV brand this Black Friday, with brands such as TCL delivering top tier specs at budget prices. A 55-Inch QLED TV with full HDR support and Android TV? That's insane!

Home and Smart Home

Amazon products are obviously out in force, which is fine because they're awesome. There's also some brilliant deals on other tech such as Ninja Air fryers and loads more. If something electrical is broken in your house, the chances are you can replace it for a bargain:

LEGO

It's not Black Friday without LEGO! The clear highlight here is the ridiculously expensive Lord of the Rings Rivendell set with a welcdome £65 off. Star Wars ships are a close second here with the Imperial Star Destroyer and Ghost / Phantom II set.

Health and Beauty

Well if you need your hair straightening, curling or drying, Black Friday 2024 has you covered with big brand like GHD and Shark. This isn't just about hair though, there's plenty to go at this Black Friday.

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Garry's Mod Has Sold an Incredible 25.4 Million Copies, Is the Best-Selling PC Exclusive of All-Time

29 novembre 2024 à 17:33

Garry’s Mod has sold over 25 million copies since going on sale 18 years ago, Facepunch Studios has announced.

The physics sandbox is now over 25.4 million sold, to be exact, since going on sale on PC via Steam back in 2006.

Designer Garry Newman tweeted to reflect on the astonishing sales success of Garry’s Mod, saying: “When Valve first floated the idea of selling Garry's Mod on Steam I said no because.. ‘who would pay for that?.’

“Well 18 years later, it turns out that 25,560,290 people would. Glad to have been wrong on this one.”

18 Years. Thank you! 🎉

Enjoy 40% off Garry's Mod in the Steam Autumn Sale too: https://t.co/ARYX23i8J3 pic.twitter.com/dixlHoYZFS

— Garry's Mod (@gmodofficial) November 29, 2024

In September, Garry’s Mod was named the best-selling PC exclusive of all-time by the Guinness Book of Records, beating out the likes of World of Warcraft and its expansions. At the time, Newman joked that he “never imagined becoming a world record holder and not be prawn cocktail crisps related.”

Garry's Mod lets you play with models from Valve games developed on the Source engine, and its enduring popularity has seen it remain in steam’s top 100 most-played games list for years.

In July, Newman said the “Skibidi Toilet guys” had hit him with a DMCA in a wild bit of litigious irony. But soon after, an account purporting to be Skibidi Toilet creator Alexey Gerasimov (DaFuq!?Boom) said he wasn’t behind the claim, and Newman then told IGN that the matter had been “resolved.”

Newman had shared the news about the Skibidi Toilet DMCA, including pasting a screenshot of the letter he was sent. The copyright holder the letter was attributed to was Invisible Narratives, the film and TV production studio that’s partnering with Michael Bay on a Skibidi Toilet film.

The letter Newman posted specifically cited Skibidi Toilet characters Titan Cameraman, Titan Speakerman, and Titan TV Man, saying they were "all registered copyrights that are unique and representative of our brand." Sure enough, a public catalog search reveals that Invisible Narratives had indeed claimed a copyright for Titan Cameraman and three other unpublished works.

The letter added that “significant revenue is being generated by unauthorized Skibidi Toilet Garry's Mod games that are being advertised everywhere." The irony was not lost on Newman, who declared: “can you believe the cheek?” Skidibi Toilet, of course, is largely made with assets from Half-Life 2, and was originally created in Garry’s Mod.

Earlier this year, Facepunch removed all Nintendo-related content on Garry's Mod - what amounted to 20 years of uploads - from Steam Workshop after receiving a takedown request from Nintendo. Newman is currently working on a successor to Garry's Mod called S&box.

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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Hundreds of LEGO Black Friday Deals Are Here: Here Are My Top Picks

Par : Chris Reed
29 novembre 2024 à 17:05

If you or someone on your shopping list this holiday season is a fan of building LEGO sets, you’re in luck. The official Black Friday sales are live, which means you can save a bundle on all sorts of LEGO sets at a variety of retailers. We’re sifting through the biggest LEGO Black Friday deals every day to keep this article up to date so you can grab the sets you want at enormously discounted prices. Let's face it, LEGO sets can be expensive, so now is the time to get them when they're on sale. Let’s dive in.

LEGO Star Wars UCS Razor Crest for $416

This is an awesome set for fans of LEGO's Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series. It's a massive build comprised of over 6,000 pieces, and it comes with a number of minifigures, including the Mandalorian and Grogu. If you want it, I'd definitely pick it up sooner than later, before stock runs out.

LEGO Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 for $490

Another super popular discount on a set that almost never goes on sale is this $490 deal on the LEGO Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000. It's a truly massive nearly 3,000 piece set. Even the deal price makes it clear it's not for everyone. But if you're a LEGO collector, now is a good time to pick this one up.

LEGO Deals at Amazon

As is often the case, Amazon is price-matching most of Best Buy's LEGO sale, but it also has a few additional sets on sale. If you prefer to make your purchases at Amazon over Best Buy, you can probably find the same deals at both retailers. That said, Amazon is more likely to sell out of products it price-matches, so you may want to remain open to making purchases at Best Buy in that case.

LEGO Deals at Target

Frankly, Target has been going nuts with LEGO deals lately. A major sale on the building block toys has just ended, but a bunch of Marvel and Disney-themed sets are still on sale, including some majorly popular Target-exclusives, like the Disney Villain Icons 100th Anniversary set. Scroll through our picks above (or the full list of deals) and pick up whatever sets you want.

LEGO Deals at LEGO Store

The LEGO Store has a sale that's available to one and all right now. You can shop the whole sale here, or slide through my favorites in the delightful carousel above. Sets on sale include the LEGO Atari 2600 for elder gamers (myself included) plus a couple of new Christmas decoration sets you can put to good use right now, and more.

LEGO Deals at LEGO Store (for Insiders)

LEGO is running an entirely separate sale for LEGO Insiders (sign up here for free). It includes some of the more sought-after sets, like the LEGO NES and Tree House. The deals run through December 2, so scoop up whatever you like. And sign up for the Insider program if you haven't already, because there's no reason not to.

LEGO Deals at Best Buy

Best Buy has some juicy discounts on LEGO sets in its early Black Friday sale. Fans of LEGO Star Wars sets can save on a nostalgic diorama of the Anakin's pod race. There's a great LEGO Batman set that includes an awesome Batmobile build. Two LEGO Art sets are on sale, both of which you can build and hang on your wall, which is pretty rad if you ask me.

LEGO Deals at Walmart

Some of the best LEGO early Black Friday deals available right now are at Walmart. The Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set is on sale for $45, and the Marvel Endgame Final Battle Building set is on sale for $70. You can see the full sale here.

If they come back in stock, I also expect the 2024 LEGO advent calendars to go on sale for as low as $20 during the week of Black Friday, so check back here on Monday, 11/25 for an update. Advent calendars should include the Spider-Man advent calendar, as well as the Disney set (already on sale) and LEGO Friends sets. These are all unusually good deals for LEGO, so plan to grab the deals on LEGO gifts you want while they last.

Should You Wait Until Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday 2024 falls on December 2, but by and large, the deals above are the deals that will be available. Some sets that go out of stock now may come back in stock on Monday, but I certainly wouldn't count on it. So, if you see a deal on a set you've been interested in, it's best to grab it now before it's too late.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads.

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