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Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Collector Booster Boxes Are $100 Off For Black Friday

Amazon is offering Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Collector booster boxes (12-packs) for just $349.99 (originally $455.88), saving you over $100 for a chance to crack open some of the hottest Magic cards in awhile. The Spider-Man expansion isn't the only set getting a price drop on Amazon either; Avatar: The Last Airbender and Tarkir: Dragonstorm sealed products are on sale, as well.

Spider-Man Collector Booster Box Discounted For Black Friday

While the MTG Spider-Man set wasn't the most well-received in terms of mechanics and playability, collector booster packs like this offer a nice chance to open some expensive chase cards. These packs, which contain 15 cards just like a regular booster pack, may seem pricey, but compared to normal booster packs, they tend to come with with more foils, which are shiny, holographic versions of every card available in the set. They also often come with very sought-after alternate prints of existing cards and a higher chance for Rare or Mythic Rare cards.

For individual cards, I'd recommend checking out online card retailer TCGPlayer. From today until December 1, it's running a Cyber Monday deal on everything it sells – for every purchase you make, you get 10% cashback in store credit, or 13% back if you're a subscriber. So if you're a long-time player looking for metagame staples, this is a good opportunity to get more than you were expecting to finish some decks.

More Magic: The Gathering Items On Sale

Be sure to have a look at our handy Magic: The Gathering gift guide for more deals and inspiration for that card player in your life. In it we cover everything from accessories, playmats, dice, sleeves, and so much more. And if you're a big fan of the Final Fantasy expansion, Amazon's Black Friday sale on playmats has some of the most iconic character mats at discounted prices as well.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.

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This Sonos Arc Soundbar Costs $500 Less Than the Arc Ultra for Black Friday

Sonos doesn't discount its popular speakers very often, so it's a wise investment to jump on a good sale when you see one. The Sonos Arc was discontinued last year to make way for its successor, the Arc Ultra. It's no longer available new at Sonos direct, however for Black Friday you can pick up a certified refurbished model for just $399. That's $500 less than its original retail price of $900. It's a heck of a better value than picking up the Arc Ultra, currently "on sale" for $879.

Sonos refurbished products go through rigorous testing; they come with all accessories, manuals, and documentation and are reshipped in "pristine" packaging. Most importantly, Sonos includes the same 1-year warranty as buying new. I like when retailers offer the same warranty as new because that means they have faith in the reliability of their refurbs.

Sonos Arc Soundbar (Refurbished)

The release of the Arc Ultra doesn't make the Arc any less of an outstanding speaker. The 45" soundbar houses eleven precisely engineered internal speakers, including three tweeters and eight midwoofers each paired with Class-D amplifiers. It's capable of room filling audio by itself, but you'd still benefit from a separate subwoofer to round out the low end. Unlike the Sonos Beam, which only has virtual height channels, the Arc has two physical height channels for true Dolby Atmos support. The Arc also has a built-in microphone for smart assistant compatiblity, including voice control.

Save $120 off the Sonos Arc Ultra for Black Friday

If you care more about getting the superior speaker, even if it might not be as cost-efficient, then the Arc Ultra might bhe the soundbar for you. This imposing 46" soundbar houses 14 total speakers, including five tweeters (plus two upward-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos supported height channels), six midwoofers, and a four-motor, dual-membrane Sound Motion woofer for impressive low-end that the original Arc lacked. The Arc Ultra uses AI enhancement technology to isolate and boost the clarity of dialogue and voices. It also has a built-in microphone so that it can be controlled using voice commands from the Sonos app or your favorite smart assistant. Check out our own Sonos Arc Ultra review.

This deal is part of a greater Sonos Black Friday Sale that starts now. Check out more deals on soundbars, speakers, and headphones, including the lowest prices of the year on the Sub 4 and Sub Mini to complement your soundbar.

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 Star Wars Unlimited TCG Black Friday Deals

The force is strong this Black Friday, and I've managed to force grip the best prices for Star Wars: Unlimited TCG moving into Cyber Weekend for young apprentices and masters (Not acolytes, we don't talk about that in my articles).

TL:DR: Star Wars Unlimited Black Friday Deals

The fight for the best deal isn't in a galaxy far far away though, it's on Amazon and TCGPlayer, and I've compared deals on sealed products from the two so you have a good idea on what this trading card game is running you right now.

With TCGPlayers Cyber Weekend cashback event going live starting Black Friday, it's also going to be the best time of year to snap up your favorite chase cards from Star Wars: Unlimited. More on that below,so let's get into it:

10% Cashback TCGPlayer Cyber Weekend Event

If you're going to start destroying opponents bases like an absolute Sith or Rebel, you're going to need to build out your deck with the best leader and aspects that match your base. Of course there's flashier variants such as Serialized cards, which can get really expensive. But if you're look to turn you deck into something flashier or just fancy having come chase cards graded or in your binder, it's nearly the best time of year to do so.

Starting from from 9 a.m. ET on November 28 to 11 p.m. ET on December 1, you can get 10% cashback as in-store credit on anything on site, not just Star Wars: Unlimited. If you're a TCGPlayer subscriber, this bumps up to a maximum of 16%, 13% if you're a new sign up plus free delivery.

Legends of the Force Sealed Deals

This is the third set for Star Wars: Unlimited following Sparks of Rebelion and Shadows of the Galaxy, which suprisingly is based around Jedi and Sith including legends characters. There's plenty of top-tier duels from animation and cinematic Star Wars stories, alongside fan-favorite force abilities details in card mechanics. Naturally this set is packed with force-based synergies, combat manipulation and leader strategies.

TCGPlayer looks the cheapest across the board with the exception of the Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn decks. Amazon also has a good deal on the Intro Battle Hoth set, which is great for begginers to live out the opening of The Emwpire Strikes Back.

Top LOTF Chase Cards

Anakin Skywalker - Champion of Mortis is naturally going to be one of the most expensive cards in the set, and quite a deep cut from The Clone Wars series. It's also a high-impact card once deployed, naturally an aggressive light side leader and unit.

Grogu - Mysterious Child is more of a support unit for light-side decks, focusing on healing, defense and synergy with other force users. It's best played in control decks, and Grogu cards in general will likely spike with the release of Mandalorian and Grogu film dropping next year.

Baylan Skoll - Enigmatic Master makes for a solid midrange or control Darkside lewader and unit. It's good at resource manipulation, efficient dueling and board stabilization. Want to put a tactical edge to your dark side deck? Baylan is your man.

Ezra Bridger - Attuned with Life pushes card advantages and focuses on Force synergies and flexibility. Force-user tempo and value-based decks will make Ezra feel right at home. Plus with Ashoka Season 2 coming, there's every chance we'll see a spike in Ezra Bridger card values.

I don't really need to explain why a serialized Yoda card is worth $500, but in terms of gameplay, Yoda - My Ally is the Force is a great card. It's a classic control/value Light-side Force user that's great for dueling and has fantastic synergy with Force and upgrade cards.

Secrets of Power Sealed Deals

Secrets of Power is the latest Star Wars Unlimited set, with over 260 new cards and a general theme around political power struggles, espionage and manipulation. In this set, starfighters and Force users are overshadowed by spies, schemers, saboteurs and politicians. The new "Plot" keyword mechanic can be played once your leader deployed and pretty much turn resources into extra cards in your hand. Play's like Deploying Palpatine at 7 resources to bring out multiple units and extra plot cards that have been panked is a powerful tempo strategy.

TCGPlayer is cheaper across the board here with the booster box, Padmé and Chancellor Palpatine decks.

SoP Top Chase Cards

Queen Amidala — Championing Her People focuses on hand manipulation, specifically revealing or discarding an opponents hand. it has great synergy with the Padmé Amidala leader card by being solid at revealing command and heroism cards.

Cassian Andor — Climb! focuses on Stealth, Sabotage, tactical manipulation and repositioning, with some great synergy when it comes to other cards based on the Andor series.

Karis Nemik — Freedom is a Pure Idea is a good engine and support unit and works great with small rebel unit. The main play here is buffing combo-heavy deck and helping win over time by building value.

Zam Wesell - Inconspicuous Assassin is a ground unit, and when upgraded she gains Grit, which equates to a +1/+1 for each damage on her. Jar Jar Binks - Mesa Propose... is one of the new Plot cards in Secrets of Power that gives another friendly unit +2/+2 for a phase.

Spark of Rebellion Sealed Deals and Top Chase Cards

Spark of Rebellion was the launch set for Star Wars: Unlimited and is still ridiculously proper for it's easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics, making it ideal for newcomers to the trading card game. It focuses on the original Star Wars trilogy, Rebels vs. Empire and also features Jedi Survivors whilst going deep into Imperial Special Forces.

Once again TCGPlayer is the cheapest for sealed product, with the chase cards being showcase cards of fan favorite characters Boba Fett, Leia Organa, Emperor Palpatine, Sabrine Wren and Han Solo. It's simply a banger of a set that brings original and new fans together by addressing everything that's going on around the time of A New Hope.

Jump to Lightspeed Sealed Deals

Jump to Lightspeed is focused on starfighter combat and pilots, with the latter being a central game mechanic. They're used to attach to ships, boost ship performance, enable special actions whilst flying and trigger new keyword interactions. It expands Star Wars: Unlimited without bloating overall gameplay.

In a shock to absolutley no-one, TCGPlayer is the cheapest place to pickup Jump to Lightspeed sealed product during Black Friday.

Top JtL Chase Cards

Of course Boba Fett is one of the most valuable Pilots here, I love to see it. It's just a shame Slave 1 didn't rock up in the top 5 chase cards of Jump to Lightspeed. However there's two Millenium Falcons, because of course their is. We've also got Grand Admiral Thrawns Chimaera Star Destroyer, which is an absolute vibe in itself.

Shadows of the Galaxy Sealed Deals and Top Chase Cards

If you're more into the dark underbelly of Star Wars, this set is for you. It focuses on bounty hunters and the criminal underworld set in the Star Wars Galaxy, with a big focus on the Outer Rim. Specifically you can expect cards to be themed around appearances from The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Solo: A Star Wars Story and the underworld storylines from Rebels.

Amazon is the best place to buy the booster display box and starter set with Shadows of the Galaxy, with top chase cards including Cad Bane and Han Solo.

Twilight of the Republic Sealed Deals and Top Chase Cards

Twilight of the Republic focuses on the Clone Wars era, bringing in Ashoka Tano and General Grevious as new leaders to Star Wars: Unlimited. There's new keywords too such as "Coordinate", with new token units like Battle Droids and Clone Troopers (also known as canon fodder). The sets starter set is a good way to jump into the TCG whilst learning some of the newer mechanics over Sparks fo the Rebellions basic gameplay.

Amazon is the place to go for Twilight of the Republic sealed product this Black Friday. Yoda, Anakin Skywalker and even Quinlan Vos rock up in the top 5 chase cards in Twilight of the Republic, with welcome additions such as Cancellor Palpatine and Captain Rex all recieving their own showcase cards with a nod to The Clone Wars animated series art style.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

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Who Needs 'Essentials,' I'm Getting All of My Favorite Anime on Blu-ray for Black Friday

Black Friday sales are well underway, with every retailer competing for the attention of physical media collectors. Amazon is running its usual '3 for 2' sale on books and movies, while the Crunchyroll Store has launched a 40% discount across most home video releases. Between the two, there are some pretty ridiculous discounts on anime Blu-rays.

Amazon has more offers, sure, but even Bezos can't match Crunchyroll's discounts on exclusive releases, like the incredibly overpriced Blu-ray release for Cyberpunk Edgerunners. After scrolling through all of the Blu-ray sales I could find, I can now report back with the best anime deals for Black Friday 2025.

Anime Blu-ray Deals Actually Worth Getting

The best deals are split between full collections of older classics and individual seasons of newer releases. I prefer the big collections, but that might be because I’m reaching unc status in my anime taste. Along those lines, we’re seeing all-time low prices on the OG Naruto series, Ouran High School Host Club, Soul Eater, and Samurai Champloo.

If there’s one series I check any time there’s a sales event, it’s the 1997 adaptation of Berserk. Life-changing stuff, I know. Amazon has knocked a couple dollars off the standard Blu-ray, but the better deal is actually the Crunchyroll-exclusive version of the Blu-ray steelbook (particularly if you tack on the Crunchyroll member discounts).

On the newer wave, the collector’s editions of both Chainsaw Man and Dan Da Dan, which include tons of extra merch, have reached new all-time low prices. The Cyberpunk Edgerunners Blu-ray is still ridiculously overpriced in North America (and not even available on Amazon), but if you're desperate for those storyboards, the Crunchyroll Store has given it a 20% discount.

Anime Movies Hitting All-Time Low Prices

While there aren't quite as many doorbusting discounts, at least some anime movies are included in the Blu-ray deals. New all-time low prices are limited to a spread of Studio Ghibli movies, Naoka Yamada's The Colors Within, and, for whatever reason, most of the Evangelion Rebuild movies. Many tears have been shed across this group.

Crunchyroll Knocked $20 Off Annual Mega Fan Subscriptions

If you’re also on the streaming wave, Crunchyroll dropped a Black Friday deal seemingly out of nowhere. $20 off a full year of Mega Fan Crunchyroll is pretty much nothing, I know, but it does give you access to the extra 15% discount in the Crunchyroll Store as well as 12 months of unlimited anime streaming. If you’d already pay for it, might as well get it for cheaper.

For more guidance through the deals chaos, check out the rest of this year’s streaming deals or our full breakdown of Black Friday 2025.

Blythe (she/her) is an SEO Coordinator at IGN who spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.

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The Cheapest Electric Bike Black Friday Deals for Adults Will Cost You Well Under $500

It's time to retire that bike of yours and upgrade to electric! Just a few years earlier you wouldn't be able to find an electric bike for under $1,000. Although there are still plenty of premium brands that still sell ebikes for well above this threshold, it's no longer an accurate blanket statement.

For Black Friday, several eBikes are down to egregiously low prices, some well under $500. Chinese brands offer excellent value for what you get, as long as you don't overpay for one of their entry level ebikes. That's why it's best buying directly from the manufacturer off AliExpress instead of going through Amazon or a personal website where they'll just charge you more money to make up for all the marketing fees and other BS.

The deals below stand out for the following reasons: 1) they're a lot less expensive than buying the exact same bike off Amazon, 2) they're all shipped from a local US warehouse so you don't need to worry about tariffs or shipping delays, and 3) they're sold by reputable vendors with plenty of reviews and sales to back them up.

Amyet V9-G60 1000W Electric Bike for $420

The Amyet V9-G60 boasts a 1,000W (1,500W peak) brushless motor that can push the bike at speeds up to 32mph. The 48V 20AH (960Whr) battery can last up to 70 miles on a single charge (the actual distance is dependent on other factors like your speed, terrain, elevation, etc). Other features include a lightweight aluminum frame, Shimano components for its 7-speed transmission, dual suspension, and 20" wheels with 4" fat tires for a more comfortable ride. The bike comes 90% preassembled and includes a one-year warranty. It's also pretty mod-friendly in case you wanted to do your own upgrades.

Luckeep X1 Lite 750W Electric Bike for $435

The X1 Lite's 750W (1,500W peak) brushless motor can hit a top speed of about 28mph. The 48V 15AH (720Whr) battery can last up to 50 miles on a single charge. Like the Amyet V9-G60, it also features a lightweight aluminum frame, Shimano 7-speed transmission, and 20" wheels with 4" fat tires, and is covered by a 12-month warranty. The feature that sets this bike apart is its ability to be folded in half with the wheels stacked next to each other. This design makes it much easier to fit in a smaller space. A little engineering magic is needed to make sure that the frame maintains its rigidity and so this feature isn't commonly found in entry level bikes.

UrLife E20 Lite 750W Electric Bike for $276

The UrLife E20 Lite is the least expensive ebike in this roundup as well as the lightest. Whereas the Luckeep X1 Lite weighs 70 pounds and the Amyet V9-G60 tops the chart at 77 pounds, the E20 Lite comes in at a modest 60 pounds. It's also equipped with a tamer 750W brushless motor with a peak rating of 1,000W, so the top speed is limited to a still respectable 20mph. The 48V 13AH (624Whr) battery, while being the smallest capacity battery in the roundup, has the best range at up to 80 miles, most likely because of the lighter weight and less power-hungry motor.

HeyBike has an office here in the United States, but they are actually a Chinese brand similar to the other listed above.

Electric Scooter Deals Starting at $109

The LADPED electric scooters are solid entry level options that are meant for adults. Both models are equipped with a peppy 350W brushless motor that can push the scooter at speeds of up to 19mph. The LP80 is equipped with a 36V 10.5aH battery that lasts up to 18 miles on a single charge. The LP60 has a much smaller 36V 5.2AH battery that will give you half that range. Both scooters weigh about 34 pounds (the LP60 is a bit lighter because of the smaller battery) and can be folded for easier transport and storage. They're equipped with standard 8.5" maintenance free honeycomb tires which are good for smooth, paved surfaces.

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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I've Rounded up All of the Best 4K Movie Deals for Black Friday 2025

With streaming prices rising steadily, it makes sense to own your favorites outright, if you ask me. And now’s the time to grab as many as you want. In all the year, there’s no better time to stock up on physical movies and TV shows than Black Friday. Right now you can pick up 4K UHDs and Blu-rays on sale for all-time low prices at places like Amazon, Gruv, and Target.

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Here’s a loooong catalog where you can find all of the 4K and Blu-ray deals we’re highlighting in this article. For a more categorical approach to the mountain of deals, read on below.

Movies on Sale

While some newer movies are on sale for excellent prices (lookin' at you, Superman), most of the deeper discounts are on older movies. Thankfully, many of those older movies are stone-cold classics. We're talking Jurassic Park, Intersteller, Reservoir Dogs, and the like. You can bulk up your 4K movie collection right now for way cheaper than most any other time of year.

Movie Collections on Sale

If you want to top off your physical movie collection even faster than buying films one at a time, grab some of these collections. And they're not just any collections – these are some of the best movies ever made. The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 4K should be on any film buff's shelf. So should The Dark Knight trilogy. And while you're at it, you can add the Indiana Jones and Matrix movies as well.

TV Shows on Sale

Why buy two hours' worth of entertainment when you can buy a hundred hours? That's the question posed by TV shows on disc. You can binge some of these shows all week and still have seasons left to go at the end. Shows like Game of Thrones, Friends, Dragon Ball Super, and Twin Peaks are all on sale now for the lowest prices they've been all year. Grab them before Black Friday ends.

And for upcoming releases, check out our roundup of upcoming 4K UHD and Blu-ray movies and TV shows.

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.

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Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection is up For Preorder, and it's Cheapest at TCGPlayer For Black Friday

Well Black Friday is officially underway despite it starting over a week ago across the internet, but not every deal is what it seems. Mega Venusaur ex is getting it's own Premium Collection because it's the best start Pokémon (fight me), and it's available on Amazon right now, but hold that thought.

Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box

The problem is it's $80 price tag, just yesterday it was $63.75 down from $79.99, now it's down from $94.90. In a period of time when we're forced to buy sealed product for more than MSRP (In this case, $39.99), it's my job to make sure you're paying a little premium as possible.

TCGPlayer also has listings available for Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection starting from $61.59. They're also having a Cyber Weekend event that gives buyers 10% cashback as account credit on any purchase.

If you're a subscriber, this bumps up to 13% on-top of your existing subscriber cashback for a total of 16% cashback between now and the end of Cyber Monday. That means you'll get from $6.15 to $9.85 cashback credit just for buying this collection at the best price currently. Win-win, right?

Inside the Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection is:

  • 2 x Mega Evolution Boosters
  • 3 x Destined Rivals Boosters
  • 3 x Journey Together Boosters
  • Mega Venusaur ex Giant Lenticular promo card
  • Mega Venusaur ex promo card

Mega Venusaur ex is actually pretty playable when combined with Meganium from Mega Evolutions (There's an awesome looking Stamped promo version too), with it's ability allowing it to transfer energy between Pokémon combined with Meganium's ability that doubles Grass energy in play. That means Mega Venusaurs Jungle Dump attack, costing four grass energy, can be set up and used in one turn if you play this strategy right. That's 240 damage set up instantly, and is frankly mad.

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

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The Only Way to Get a Peacock Black Friday Deal This Year Is Through Walmart

Walmart's Black Friday sale has been all over the place so far, but there's one clear highlight: For a limited time, new subscribers can pick up one year of Walmart+ for half the price. So instead of paying $98, you'll pay just $49 for the first 12 months of your subscription.

This may not seem like a streaming deal at first glance, but once you factor in the benefits of a Walmart+ membership, this discount starts to look pretty great. With a membership, you'll get a choice between a Peacock Premium subscription or a Paramount+ subscription in addition to free shipping and grocery delivery. Now that we know Peacock isn't bringing back their killer Black Friday deal from last year, this is one of the best Black Friday streaming deals for anyone who shops at Walmart.

Streaming Service Savings Breakdown

Paramount+ does have a Black Friday deal, dropping the monthly price to $2.99, but it only lasts two months. Peacock had one of the best Black Friday deals last year, offering a full year with ads for $19.99, but we haven't heard a peep from the service in 2025. So with that in mind, I think it's worth breaking down the savings you'll get on just those subscriptions with this deal:

  • Peacock Premium (no ads) - $109.99 annually (Save $60.99 with Walmart+)
  • Paramount+ Basic (with ads) - $59.99 annually (Save $10.99 with Walmart+)

It's pretty clear just looking at the prices that choosing the Peacock Premium subscription will net you the most savings. But it's worth noting that Walmart+ actually gives you the option to change your subscription for free every 90 days. So if you start with Peacock Premium, you can switch to Paramount+ about three months in. With an annual subscription you can swap services up to four times before the year is up.

What's on Peacock?

Peacock isn't as well known as a Netflix or Disney+, but it does have some good originals. Most recently there is The Paper, a spin-off series from the creators of The Office. There's also the popular mystery series Poker Face that I binged myself and loved. Peacock also has exclusive rights to movies from Universal and Focus Features (including things like Jurassic World Rebirth). If you've never had a Peacock subscription before, it has a surprisingly deep catalog of things for you to stream.

What's on Paramount+?

Paramount+ is the home of pretty much anything Paramount. That means you'll find things like the Mission: Impossible movies, Transformers, and the entirety of the Star Trek Universe. It is also the new home of South Park, meaning it's the only place you can stream new episodes of season 28 as they air. You'll also find a roster of Nickelodeon shows spanning decades, from SpongeBob and iCarly to Rocko's Modern Life. Walmart+ only gets you access to a basic subscription, however, so you'll need to deal with ads. (And if you want access to shows like Yellowjackets or Dexter, you'll need a Paramount+ Premium plan that includes Showtime, which is, obviously, not included in this Walmart+ deal.) There is currently a free trial of Paramount+ you can try if you want to test it out before committing to an annual subscription.

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eBay Still Has the Best Meta Quest 3 Black Friday Deal at Nearly 30% Off Retail Price

We are through much of Black Friday and the best Meta Quest deal is still one that I first spotted last week. The Meta Store on eBay is offering refurbished Meta Quest 3 512GB VR headsets for just $359.99 after a 20% off coupon code "CYBERWEEK20". Better yet, it comes with an extended 2 year warranty supplied by Allstate. Since these headsets are reconditioned and shipped by Meta itself, it's not much different from buying a brand new one. Although there are other Meta Quest deals, none are as enticing as this one.

Refurb Meta Quest 3 for $359.99

Includes extended 2 year warranty

The Meta Quest 3 is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset and is a significant upgrade compared to its less expensive Quest 3S sibling. The two share the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough. However, the Quest 3 has a higher resolution, higher FOV display with a much wider focused sweet spot thanks to its superior pancake lens design. The Quest 3 also has much more onboard storage. I own it myself (and I reviewed it for IGN) and have logged over a thousand hours in Beat Saber alone.

TL;DR:

  • Quest 3 has sharper resolution (2064x2208 vs 1832x1920)
  • Quest 3 has better lens array (pancake vs fresnel)
  • Quest 3 has wider FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)
  • Quest 3 has higher storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB)
  • Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
  • Same Touch Plus controllers
  • Same 120Hz refresh rate
  • Same Mixed reality passthrough functionality
  • Same tetherless and tethered functionality

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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All of the Harry Potter Interactive Illustrated Editions Are on Sale for Black Friday

There are a lot of different versions of the Harry Potter books. There's the original hardcovers, paperbacks with stencilled edges, and even a full-on Hogwarts trunk filled with the books you can buy. If you're looking for a gift to buy the Potter fan in your life while Black Friday deals are on, it can be a little overwhelming to decide exactly what set of books is worth purchasing for their collection. If you're buying for someone who has already read the entire series multiple times over, however, I'd suggest going with the illustrated editions that Amazon currently has in its buy 2, get 1 free book sale today.

Surprise, surprise, though, there are actually two different illustrated editions to choose from! There's the larger hardcovers (illustrated by Jim Kay) and the interactive illustrated editions (from MinaLima). Of the two, only the interactive illustrated editions are all included in Amazon's promotion.

Harry Potter Interactive Illustrated Edition Sale

Amazon's buy 2, get 1 free sale is pretty straightforward. All you need to do is add three items to your cart and the least expensive of the three will be discounted from the final price at checkout. Since there are currently four of the illustrated interactive editions available, you'll need to choose which three to add to your cart to get the discount. Whatever you choose, you'll be looking at an additional $21 off by purchasing three at once. Since each of these books is already reduced in price, that comes out to $89.90 for the full collection of four if you buy them all at once.

As you may have noticed, only the first four books in the series have gotten the interactive illustrated treatment so far. The first three books feature illustrations and papercraft from MinaLima while the Goblet of Fire was taken over by Karl James Mountford (Illustrator) and Jess Tice Gilbert (Designer). This discrepancy between artists is due to MinaLima announcing that she wasn't going to continue with the project. The most recent edition, The Goblet of Fire, was the first new book in this line of special editions since 2023 and was released a only a month ago in October 2025. The change in artists means that there are still plans to finish giving the rest of the series the same treatment in the coming years.

What is the "Interactive" element of these illustrated editions?

I actually own all of the MinaLima editions and have had the chance to read through them myself. The interactive element here refers to papercraft hidden within the pages. These are essentially illustrations that spin, open up, or can be played with in some way. It actually makes for a really fun experience as you make your way through the story. The only issue I've had with it is that it's not really meant to be used too heavily. The paper elements are obviously quite fragile and this isn't a book that you're supposed to be reading over and over again. As a collector's item and an occasional read, however, they are pretty cool. For an idea of what to expect you can check out some of the interactive elements featured in my copy of The Sorcerer's Stone.

Is Now the Best Time to Buy These Books?

Right now, this is the best deal on these books anywhere. It's certainly possible that prices could drop further on Cyber Monday, but it's unlikely that this buy 2, get 1 free promotion will still be around by then. Amazon recently dropped a bunch of new book deals for its Black Friday sale, so this is as good as it's going to get.

That being said, Amazon's "3 for 2" sale offers a unique opportunity to save on the entire collection. Even if Amazon further discounts the individual titles, you'll most likely end up saving the same amount as you would purchasing now. This type of deal is especially great for buying full collections at once, which we've seen with the the Lord of the Rings illustrated editions and popular book box sets that are eligible for the discount.

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After Silksong DLC, Team Cherry Is Thinking About Making a Brand New Game Rather Than Hollow Knight 3 — Their Only Time Concern Is a Morbid One: 'Death'

Team Cherry has revealed it’s thinking about making a brand new game rather than a Hollow Knight 3 — but admitted that their only time concern is “death.”

Co-founders Ari Gibson and William Pellen took seven years to make Silksong, the hotly anticipated follow-up to breakout hit Hollow Knight — although they didn’t plan to. During a sweeping interview with Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, in which the duo confirmed plans for Silksong DLC, talk turned to what’s next.

It sounds like Team Cherry has yet to decide whether to make Hollow Knight 3 or a brand new video game, but Gibson and Pellen are thinking about how much time they have left to make video games at all.

“... we do have other games that we plan to make,” Gibson said. “The only time concern really is — and we’ve talked about this before — death. It’s not that far off if you spend seven years per project, and potentially add another two. So it’d be nice to do a few more games. Apparently our timeframe still allows us to fit a few more in. Short of an unexpected tragedy.”

It’s a grim thought, but one that's been on the minds of a number of high profile video game developers. In 2023, ahead of the release of Starfield, Bethesda development chief Todd Howard said The Elder Scrolls 6 may be the last game in the fantasy series he makes, given how long the Microsoft-owned studio takes to make its games.

“And then as we look to an Elder Scrolls 6, that is one where... I probably shouldn't say this, but if I do the math, I'm not getting any younger,” Howard said. “How long do people play Elder Scrolls for? That may be the last one I do. I don't know.”

In May, 62-year-old Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima revealed he had thought about his own mortality during the Covid-19 pandemic, during which he became very sick. “Turning 60 was less of a turning point in my life than my experiences during the pandemic,” he said. “I fell seriously ill at that time, and also had an eye operation. Until then, I didn’t think I was old, you know? I just didn’t feel my age, and I assumed I would be able to create for as long as I live.

“But then I became sick, and I couldn’t create anything. And I saw lots of people around me passing away at that time. I was confronted with death. Of course, I recovered, but now I was thinking, ‘Wait, how many years do I have left to make a game or a film?’ Perhaps I have 10 years?”

Kojima even put a number of ideas on a USB stick and gave it to his assistant during the pandemic "kind of like a will," at a time when he was worried about his studio, Kojima Productions, and making sure the staff would continue to get paid if he was unable to make games.

As for Team Cherry, Gibson and Pellen said whatever they end up doing next, whether it’s a brand new game or Hollow Knight 3, it’ll be along similar lines to the games the studio has made before.

“We have said we’ll go elsewhere as well,” Gibson said. “Although we’ve also said those experiences will still be about exploring big worlds full of weird characters and giant bosses and whatnot. So there would be a through line there that people will be familiar with. That’s not to say we won’t return to these Hollow Knight worlds. We do have ideas around what forms those would take. But we also don’t want to be exclusively people that make Hollow Knight.”

Wesley is Director, News at 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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Elden Ring and Its Shadow of the Erdtree Edition for PS5 Have Received Huge Discounts for Black Friday

Elden Ring has gotten one of the best video game discounts that's popped up during this year's Black Friday sale. At the moment, the base game on PS5 is down to $19.99 at Amazon, while the Xbox Series X version is down to just $15 – its lowest price yet.

That's not all, though, as the Shadow of the Erdtree edition for PS5, usually listed with a huge $79.99 price tag, has dropped back to its lowest price yet of $39.99. Tarnished, if you've yet to become Elden Lord, now is the best time to do it.

Elden Ring Black Friday Deals

Elden Ring won Game of the Year back in 2022 – and earned a glowing 10/10 IGN review, to boot. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion also earned a 10/10 review score from IGN. Needless to say, they're both absolutely stellar picks that you're sure to have a blast immersing yourself in.

If you're craving even more after playing the main game - and its expansion, if you opt for that edition - FromSoft's co-op multiplayer outing, Elden Ring Nightreign, is also on sale right now during Black Friday. It's currently marked down to $34.99 at Amazon. So, if you want, you could set yourself up with hours and hours of Elden Ring fun over the holidays.

For those looking to add even more video games to their library while the Black Friday sale is still going on, there's an abundance of discounts to look through. We've broken down some of the best gaming deals available right now from PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo so you can stock up on the best offers from your favorite platforms. And if you're curious to see some of the best gaming deals overall, check out our breakdown of 30 Black Friday gaming deals that are worth your time and money.

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.

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The Baseus 20,800mAh 145W Power Bank Drops to $40 for Black Friday

If you're looking for a power bank that can handle the demands of even the latest and most power hungry gaming handhelds at a great price, check out this popular Black Friday deal. Amazon is offering the Baseus 20,800mAh Power Bank with 145W of Power Delivery for just $40 shipped after applying coupon code "Q4PSW5C3". You don't need to be a Prime member. Baseus makes good power banks and I recommend them as a less expensive alternative to Anker.

Baseus 20,800mAh 145W Power Bank for $40

The Baseus power bank has a 20,800mAh or 77Whr battery capacity. Factoring in a roughly 80% power efficiency rating (which is about standard for power banks), this power bank will charge a Steam Deck (40Whr) or Asus ROG Ally (40Whr) from empty to completely full 1.5 times, an Xbox Ally X (80Whr) 0.8 times, a Legion Go S (55Whr) about 1.1 times, and a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 (20Whr) about 3 times. You can see why a smaller 10,000mAh power bank might be fine for the Switch but is insufficient for the more power hungry handheld gaming PCs.

The power bank is equipped with four ports: two USB Type-A ports that can deliver 33W each and two USB Type-C ports that can deliver 100W each. The power bank supports a total maximum output of 145W. So, for example, if you were using both USB-C ports, one port could deliver 100W and the other power would then be capped at 45W.

The 100W of maximum power output is more than enough for every handheld gaming PC released so far. The Steam Deck supports up to 45W of charging, the Asus ROG Ally up to 65W, the Xbox Ally X and Legion Go 2 up to 100W, and the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 between 20W and 30W. You should be able to charge all of these gaming handhelds at their fastest rate while you're playing games at the same time, even on Turbo settings.

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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Here's Our First Look at Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's Techmarine Class — Complete With PNG File Name Easter Eggs

We finally have our first look at Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s new class, the Techmarine, as well as an image of its Omnissian Axe.

Publisher Focus Entertainment released one screenshot of the Omnissian Axe, below, as well as an image showing off the Techmarine model from multiple angles.

The Techmarine is set to hit Saber Interactive’s explosive third-person action game as part of Patch 12 early next year. Its Omnissian Axe is a new melee weapon — a halberd-style weapon that comes with its own set of unique animations, finishers and progression, Focus confirmed in a blog post.

Meanwhile, the Techmarine has a Servo-Gun ability. Activating it will enable the gun to automatically engage enemies. The new class also has a passive ability to restore Tarantula Sentry Guns that can spawn on existing PvE levels. It all sounds pretty powerful.

As has become Space Marine 2 tradition, Focus popped fun little Easter eggs in the PNG file names for the Techmarine and its Omnissian Axe. The Omnissian Axe PNG is called ‘toothpick,’ and, brilliantly, the Techmarine PNG is called ‘01100110_01101001_01101110_01100101_00100000_01110011_01101000_01111001_01110100.’

Fans were quick to work out that this binary sequence actually translates to a phrase: "fine shyt."

  • 01100110 = f
  • 01101001 = i
  • 01101110 = n
  • 01100101 = e
  • 00100000 = (space)
  • 01110011 = s
  • 01101000 = h
  • 01111001 = y
  • 01110100 = t

If you’re not into Warhammer 40,000, that might be a tad confusing, but it will make most fans of the grimdark setting smirk. For the uninitiated, a Techmarine is a Space Marine engineer-type class who's a big fan of the Cult Mechanicus as well as their Chapter. They’re big on technology and specialize in soothing the machine spirits of wounded war engines, such as tanks and Dreadnoughts. All those bits and bobs coming out the Techmarine’s back are its servo-arm, mechadendrite, and a shoulder-mounted forge bolter.

Focus wouldn’t say which Traitor Legion the Chaos Techmarine will be associated with in PvP. Expect more on that soon.

In August, Focus revealed plans for Space Marine 2 patches all the way up to 15, taking fans to the end of the second quarter of next year (June 2026). The Techmarine is set for release during the first quarter of 2026, a new Battle Barge expansion is due during the same period, and a new Siege map is planned for Q2 2026.

Of course, Saber Interactive is also working on Space Marine 3, although it’s insisted ongoing Space Marine 2 support and the sequel are "definitely not competing for resources."

If you're hunting for the best offers this week, we're actively rounding up the strongest Black Friday deals on video games, tech, and more. You can find all our top picks and price drops in our full Black Friday hub, or check out our relevant pages for PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox deals.

Wesley is Director, News at 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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This Fun Magic: The Gathering Commander Deck Is Reduced For Black Friday

Black Friday is here, and Magic: The Gathering fans can grab all sorts, including Collector Boosters, at a discount - but this Commander Deck is worth a look.

Sultai Arisen comes from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm set, and Amazon has lopped 21% off of the list price to bring it down to $44.91. Looking for a new deck to try, or your first taste of the Commander format? This could be ideal for you.

This Commander Deck Is Under $45 For Black Friday

There are five Tarkir Dragonstorm Commander Decks, with each representing a three-color combination of the Magic color pie.

Sultai is black, green, and blue, meaning you get some graveyard recursion, some big creatures, and slick control opportunities all in one.

Its two Commander options are Teval, the Balanced Scale, a 4/4 with flying that helps you build your lands from the graveyard and create Zombie Druids, and Kotis, Sibsig Champion, which also brings cards from the graveyard to power himself up.

Teval is worth around $12 on its own, while other cards of value include the $7 Dauthi voidwalker and $6 Colossal Grave-Reaver. Add to that Life from the Loam ($6) and Teval’s Judgment ($10) and that’s a decent package in terms of value as well as gameplay.

Looking for more Commander Decks from the Tarkir set? Good news - a bundle of all five is discounted, too, including Temur Roar - the deck that occasionally goes for much more than the others.

For more on Magic: The Gathering, check out a hefty discount on a Final Fantasy 6 Commander Deck, one of my personal favorite precons for new players, and even a big saving on Final Fantasy booster boxes.

Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay.

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The $20 Cordless Electric Air Duster Black Friday Deal Is No Longer Reserved for Amazon Prime Members

Keeping a tidy desk doesn't have to be labor intensive or expensive. Compressed air canisters used to be the standard but nowadays there is a better way. Most electric air dusters under $50 on Amazon are pretty much identical, so I'd recommend just getting whichever one is least expensive.

For Black Friday, Amazon is offering the JVSCAM Cordless Rechargeable Electric Air Duster (Air Blower) for just $19.98 after coupon code "U6C8Z5P7". Although I've seen this deal in the past, it is usually reserved only for Amazon Prime members. During Black Friday, it's available for everyone.

JVSCAM Cordless Electric Air Duster for PC for $19.99

The JVSCAM cordless rechargeable electric air duster is a fairly straightforward device. An internal fan spins at up to 130,000RPM to move an appreciable amount of air. A nozzle funnels the air into a tight, high-velocity stream that's more than strong enough to kick up layers of dust that's been sitting on top of your computer components. It has three speed settings, although I would recommend keeping it at the max speed for optimal results. You also get four different sized nozzles, including a narrow funnel for tight spaces like between your keyboard's keys, and a wider nozzle for AoE damage.

The best thing about an electric duster as opposed to a compressed air canister is that it isn't disposable. It's rechargeable via the included USB-C cable, and its battery lasts more than long enough for your PC maintenance. And that's not all it's good for; I use a similar duster for all kinds of cleaning, including cleaning my coffee grinder, drying my dog, blowing leaves, and killing spiders.

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 LEGO Pac-Man Arcade Set Is the Best New Toy Deal at Amazon Today

Amazon has dropped its new LEGO deals for Black Friday, which includes the intricately-designed 2,651-piece Pac-Man Arcade set, currently down to $188.99 (30% off), its lowest price ever according to camelcamelcamel. If you've had your eye on other sets, make sure to check out other retailers like Target or go directly LEGO to see its specific Black Friday deals.

LEGO Icons Pac-Man Arcade On Sale For Black Friday

Licensed LEGO gaming builds are plentiful these days, and the more than 12-inch high, 10-inch wide Pac-Man Arcade set is one of the most detailed and impressive we've ever assembled, and filled with a ton of Easter eggs. By turning the crank on the side, the Pac-Man and Ghosts on the screen will actually move, and the figures on top will rotate. It even has a light-up coin slot – an awesome detail that recreates that old-school arcade feel.

More LEGO Black Friday Deals at Amazon

Amazon's LEGO Black Friday sale also has a few other great licensed sets, like the Star Wars Battle Droid buildable figure and the Disney Cruella De Vil car. And there's a tidy 30% discount on a LEGO build of NASA's Mars Perseverence rover.

LEGO Sets Retiring Soon That Are On Sale

Amazon also is also discounting a handful of LEGO sets that are retiring soon, so now's the perfect time to get in on those. I may finally pull the trigger on the LEGO Star Wars Droideka, myself.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Legends Z-A Bundle Is Hard To Find This Black Friday - Here's Where You Can Get One

If there’s one thing that looks to be a popular item this Black Friday, it’s the Nintendo Switch 2.

We’ve already covered why the console is unlikely to see discounts (TL;DR, it’s super popular), but if you’re looking for bundle options, then Nintendo is offering two of its own.

While the Mario Kart World Bundle has been around since the console’s launch, the more recent Pokémon: Legends Z-A bundle is getting tough to find ahead of the Holiday shopping season. In fact, we’ve been watching stock dwindle all day, but there’s one place that still has it - Gamestop.

Gamestop Still Has The Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon: Legends Z-A Bundle In Stock On Black Friday

The good news is that the console is in stock, but the bad news is that there’s no additional discount on the bundle right now.

You’re saving around $20 from buying the bundle rather than getting the game and console separately, though, and hey - it’s in stock, not something we can say about other big retailers right now.

We’ll keep checking stocks throughout Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday, so be sure to check back.

In IGN’s review of Pokémon: Legends Z-A, Rebekah Valentine said, “Pokémon Legends: Z-A finally feels like Game Freak hitting its stride in Pokémon’s 3D era, with a fun setting to explore, a well-written story, and a total battle system overhaul that works surprisingly well.”

She awarded the game 8 out of 10, making it a great game to start your Switch 2 library with.

Already got the console and just want the game? Good news - you can save 20% today only at WOOT.

Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He's a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife's dismay.

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The Best Black Friday Phone Deals We've Found From Samsung, Google Pixel, and Apple

It’s officially Black Friday, and that means you’re in for some of the biggest deals of the year. Smartphones are seeing some deep discounts for the holiday sale, so if you’ve been looking to grab a new phone for yourself or want to give a holiday gift that just about anyone will love, you need to act now. Amazon and Best Buy are delivering some of the lowest prices of the year on top smartphones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus. Some phones are available for over 30% off, and all of them are unlocked for easy use with a range of carriers.

If you’re looking for even deeper discounts, many of the top wireless service providers have dropped killer device bundles or individual phone deals. You could potentially score a brand new iPhone or other smartphone for free. Take advantage of these deals while you can, as most are set to expire on Cyber Monday.

Samsung Galaxy Deals

All of the latest Samsung Galaxy phones are on sale for Black Friday. Whether you opt for the top-of-the-line model or something more affordable, you can enjoy some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen on these phones. Select models are up to 30% off for some absolutely killer savings on these unlocked devices.

Samsung’s folding phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, are up to 20% off. As a tablet/phone hybrid, the Z Fold 7 is ideal for multitasking, and even gaming, thanks to its ultra-powerful processors. The Z Flip 7 is a major upgrade to the flip phones of yesteryear, offering a standard-sized smartphone with a screen that can be folded for a more pocketable design.

As for Samsung’s classic Galaxy phones, the best deals are on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 FE. If you’re after the best performance, a nice-sized display, stunning cameras, and a built-in S-Pen, the S25 Ultra is the phone for you, and it’s $400 off. The entry-level S25 FE is a solid, perfectly capable budget option discounted up to $200 right now.

Check out our reviews of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold7, and Galaxy Z Flip7

Google Pixel Deals

Google’s new Pixel 10 lineup has the best Black Friday deals. Even its tablet-style Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which just came out in October, is discounted, at $300 off. The biggest savings are on the rest of the Pixel 10 phones, which are 25% off and down to their lowest price ever. If you’re after an unlocked Pixel 10 model, the time to buy is now. You can even save big on a last-generation Pixel 9 if you’re not after the latest and greatest.

The standard Pixel 10 offers a solid triple-camera system and plenty of performance for the average user. For those looking to add a little extra oomph for multitasking and gaming, go for the Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL, which offer better cameras and more RAM. No matter what phone you end up with, just know you’re getting a good deal on a quality device.

Check out our reviews of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 9.

OnePlus 13 Deal

The OnePlus 13 is our favorite smartphone, and for Black Friday, Amazon is selling it with a $200 discount. In IGN’s review of the OnePlus 13, reviewer Mark Knapp was enthralled with the gorgeous display, elegant design, and superb performance, and called it "a value champ" compared for great value compared to other smartphones. If you’ve been looking for a great iPhone alternative or want to step away from Google or Samsung Androids, the OnePlus 13 is the phone to get. This unlocked model is a great Black Friday deal to grab while it’s still live.

Apple iPhone Deals

Apple is offering gift cards on select iPhone 16 models, and you can score $50 off an iPhone 16 from Best Buy. Beyond that, you'll need to look to carriers for iPhone 17 deals, as we've detailed below.

See our review of the iPhone 16.

Carrier Deals

The deepest discounts on phones often come from wireless service providers. Adding new lines or trading in phones are usually the best ways to save. Below are some of the best deals from top carriers:

Verizon

Verizon has tons of “On Us” promotions for Black Friday. That includes a free iPhone 17 Pro, iPad (A16), and Apple Watch Series 11 when signing up for a new phone line on select Unlimited plans, along with tablet and watch plans. Best of all, no trade-in is required, and you could still save over $1,800. Buyers who don't need the tablet and watch can still get a free iPhone 17 Pro when adding a new line on certain Unlimited plans, or an iPhone 17 on some of Verizon’s more basic plans – again, no trade-in required

Verizon is offering effectively the same bundle deal for Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Tab, and Galaxy Watch. Same goes for the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, Tab, and Watch. All of these devices are free when signing up for new lines on select plans, with no trade-in. Verizon is also offering the standard Google Pixel 10 or Samsung Galaxy S25 for free with new lines on more basic plans.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile’s Black Friday sale includes up to four new iPhone 17s for free for subscribers bringing their phone numbers from other carriers to its $25-per-line, per-month Essentials Plan. The carrier is also offering a similar Apple bundle deal to Verizon's, with an iPhone 17 Pro, iPad, and Apple Watch SE for free when adding new lines to select Unlimited plans, albeit with trade-in required for the 17 Pro.

The company is also offering a free Samsung bundle worth $2,299 that includes a Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Tab S10 FE, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, and Galaxy Buds 3 FE for an Experience Beyond plan with eligible trade-ins. Other deals include up to $1,000 off select Google Pixel Phones, and some don’t even require a trade-in with the Experience Beyond plans.

AT&T

AT&T is also offering an Apple bundle that includes a free iPhone 17 Pro with sign-up for a new line and trade-in of an iPhone 14 Max or better. Subscribers can also get an iPad (A16) and Apple Watch SE 3 for $0.99 per month each, again with new cellular lines for each. This applies to both new and existing customers. The company is also offering an iPhone Air for less than $3 per month with no trade-in when adding a new line.

For Android users, a Samsung bundle that includes Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free with eligible trade-in, along with a Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Watch for $0.99 per month. It’s a great deal, delivering up to $1,600 in savings. If you’re interested in a phone only, you can score up to $1,100 off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or a free Galaxy Z Flip7 with select trade-ins. Both new and existing customers are included in this deal.

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I've Found the Best Book Deals in Amazon's Buy 2, Get 1 Free Sale for Black Friday

The Amazon Black Friday sale has been raging for over a week now, but there are still new deals dropping for actual Black Friday today. I've been tracking Amazon's massive buy 2, get 1 free sale on books all week long waiting for prices to drop a little bit more before making recommendations. Now that fresh book deals are finally here, it's time to truly dig into this sale. You can check out everything included in the promotion for yourself below or scroll down for my top picks.

The Best Books to Buy in the Sale

Because the sale is so broad, I've found the best deals are on books that come in sets and are all priced around the same. Utilizing the "3 for 2" sale this way will net you the most overall savings while providing you with a great gift set for yourself or a loved one.

Lord of the Rings Illustrated Editions

The Lord of the Rings Illustrated editions are the best deal in this whole book sale in my opinion, as long as you're a fan of Tolkien's work. These are great collector's editions that include illustrations and maps from Tolkien himself as well as the full story. The standard illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion are all included in the 3 for 2 sale. You can also get the deluxe editions here as well, but only two of those are included.

If you buy all three of these illustrated editions, you'll save an extra $39.78 with the added promotion. That's on top of the already great discounts Amazon has on these books. This is an incredible price for an awesome Lord of the Rings gift idea.

Harry Potter Interactive Illustrated Editions

For fans of the wizarding world, I'd recommend checking out the Harry Potter books included in this sale. These are interactive illustrated editions that include a mix of beautiful pictures as well as unique papercraft. I've actually picked up the first three MinaLima editions in a sale just like this before and the books are actually really cool. The latest entry in this series to get this illustrated edition treatment, The Goblet of Fire, is also included in the buy 2, get 1 free promo.

Book Box Sets

Another great way to get the most possible value out of the buy 2, get 1 free sale is to purchase book box sets. There are a ton of these hidden in the sale and most of them are also already discounted. If you're trying to build a book collection or just pick up a bunch of gifts for the readers in your life, this is a great way to do it for cheap. You've got Lord of the Rings, The Witcher, Harry Potter, and Dune all included in the sale here just to name a few.

New Books

Although there aren't a ton of new books included in this promotion, some of the most popular releases of 2025 so far are available. There's Suzanne Collin's latest Hunger Games prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, which is already getting a movie adaptation for 2026. Fans of the hottest new romantasy series Fae and Alchemy also get the new Callie Heart book deluxe edition as part of the discounts. You'll need to add two other eligible books to activate the promotion, but these are all a good starting point.

Children's Books

I have a toddler at home now who can't get enough books, and these sales are always an excuse for me to buy more for him. There are a ton of Dr. Seuss classics in here, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Cat in the Hat. There's also quite a few Eric Carle books, with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? being the most popular. You can also find a plethora of Where's Waldo books and box sets like The Calvin and Hobbes collection.

Amazon Is Also Running an Audible Promotion

if you've never subscribed to Audible before, I'd also recommend checking out Amazon's Black Friday Audible promo. While the deal lasts you can get three months of Audible for only $0.99 cents as well as a $20 bonus credit. You get one book credit per month you can use, so signing up will basically get you The Sorcerer's Stone for only $0.99 cents. You can even use your first credit on the new full-cast Harry Potter audiobook, which I thought was excellent.

The only downside is that Amazon sets you up to auto-renew your subscription once those three months are up and will start charging you the full $14.95 per month. But as long as you cancel before then, you're fine.

As for whether or not an Audible subscription is worth it in the long run really just depends on how often you listen to audiobooks. I've had a subscription off and on over the years to listen to various things, but ultimately decided I just wasn't listening often enough to justify the cost. So deals like this one are a great way to try it out for cheap before you fully commit.

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The Best PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge Controller Black Friday Deal Just Got Even Better

Sony's professional grade PlayStation DualSense Edge wireless controller just dropped in price yet again for Black Friday. Amazon now has it in White (only) for just $159.99 after a 25% instant discount. Usually $199.99, this deal follows a series of discounts that started with $175. This is the absolute lowest price we've seen, and a deal worth considering if you're looking for a pro-grade controller for your PS5 or PC.

PS5 DualSense Edge Controller for $159.99

Sony's high-end controller for the PS5 console, the Edge is a significant upgrade from the standard DualSense controller, with pro-level features like grips, adjustable analog sticks, mappable rear buttons, profiles, and more. It's also god customizable triggers; each has a stop slider that lets you adjust how far you have to squeeze before it registers. You can choose standard, medium, or short travel distances. Its analog sticks are swappable, too, with replacements available for $19.99. Included accessories are a hard shell case and USB-C cable.

If you like the standard DualSense's ergonomics but are looking for more customization needed for Twitch-sensitive genres like fighting games and shooters, then the DualSense Edge is calling your name.

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 New Black Friday LEGO Star Trek Enterprise Set Is So Popular It's Already Out of Stock

Black Friday is here and LEGO has released one of the most highly anticipated sets of the year. LEGO Icons: Star Trek U.S.S Enterprise went live at midnight, exclusively on the LEGO Store. The set costs a hefty $399.99, yet so many people have bought it that it's currently out of stock.

LEGO Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise

On the plus side, if you're itching to add the LEGO Enterprise to your collection, you'll probably have another opportunity. The LEGO Store listing says it's only out of stock temporarily, and you can enter your email address to be notified when it comes back. So get over there and make it so.

If you're itching to add it to your collection, you'll probably have another opportunity.

It's easy to see why it's so popular. Not only is it one of the most iconic ships in Star Trek history, it's just a terrific-looking set. It’s huge, comprised of 3,600 pieces, and it comes with minifigures of pretty much the entire Star Trek: The Next Generation crew. It also came with several Gifts with Purchase.

A reminder: this set is exclusive to the LEGO Store, so there’s no way to get it from any other retailer unless you want to pay jacked-up reseller pricing.

LEGO Star Trek Enterprise Minfigures

The set comes with nine minifigures from the show, and each one has a fitting accessory.

  • Captain Jean-Luc Picard
  • Commander William Rier
  • Lieutenant Worf
  • Lieutenant Commander Data
  • Dr. Beverly Crusher
  • Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
  • Counsellor Deanna Troi
  • Bartender Guinan
  • Wesley Crusher

Gifts With Purchase

If you managed to get your order in early, you would have gotten an exclusive freebie: a Type-15 Shuttlepod, which came with an Ensign Ro Laren minifigure. Unfortunately, that limited-edition set also sold out.

However, if the Enterprise set comes back into stock, there are currently three Gift With Purchase sets on offer. There's a Mini Knight's Castle (valued at $29.99), a Hot Chocolate Stand (valued at $24.99), and Card Game Set (valued at $9.99).

Even if the Enterprise doesn't come back, you can take advantage of a ton of excellent Black Friday LEGO deals. If you make your purchases at the LEGO Store, you can get those same Gifts With Purchase for free with other sets, provided you reach the pricing thresholds.

The Mini Knight's Castle is free with purchases of $250 or more; the Hot Chocolate Stand is free with purchases of $170 or more, and the cards are free with purchases of $65 or more in these themes: Creator 3-in-1, Speed Champions, Fortnite, Friends, and DUPLO. The gifts stack, too, so you can get all three with one purchase if you play your cards right.

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.

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The 10 Best Riftbound Cards to Pick Up During TCGplayer's Black Friday Sale

Trading card game players rejoice; TCGplayer is having a nice Black Friday promotion. From November 28 at 9 AM ET to December 1 at 11 PM ET, you can get 10% cash back in store credits on all purchases.

This includes both single cards and sealed products. Plus, if you're a TCGplayer subscriber, you'll get 13% or more back (12% base plus 1-3% monthly loyalty bonus). That's pretty great, all things considered.

With Riot and UVS Games' Riftbound League of Legends TCG fresh on the Western market after just launching a few of weeks ago, taking advantage of this promotion is a great way to pick up singles and build your decks with all upside incentives.

Sealed Riftbound product has been fairly hard to come by for consumers, but for those of you lucky enough to get your hands on cards and follow the metagame, we've picked out 10 cards you should have on your radar.

And with Riftbound's second set, Spiritforged, scheduled for English release in February of 2026, there's ample time to pick up the cards you need for your deck and get the most out of them.

Read on for detailed breakdowns of our picks, listed from least expensive to most expensive.

I wanted to focus on metagame staples some players might not have on their radar, as well as some cheaper alternatives mixed with high-end late-game bombs.

Stacked Deck

One of the few draw spells in the game so far, this is an easy three-of in any Chaos (purple) deck. It's single Energy cost without having to recycle Runes is an extremely valuable rate both on turn one and in the late game.

It's going for around $5-$6, so as an uncommon it's a bit pricey.

Tasty Faefolk

Tasty Faefolk sees play in most Calm (green) decks. It's a great late-game finisher on a budget, currently sitting at around $7.

I might not play three of these due to its high cost, but it depends on the deck it's slotted in.

Darius Trifarian

Darius is a considerably good mid-game drop in Fury (red) decks. Midrange strategies like Sett the Boss will often play a copy or two, and you'll likely see him taking up space in the top-tier Kai'sa, Daughter of the Void decks as well.

At $10, it's reasonably priced for a powerful effect.

Falling Star

Speaking of Kai'sa, Falling Star is another card this deck typically considers including three copies of.

The two Power, two Energy cost disrupts your tempo a bit, but it can be an extremely efficient boardwipe in a pinch. I'd also consider playing this in any other red deck like Jinx, Loose Cannon, especially at the reasonably-priced $13.

Baited Hook

Veteran Magic: The Gathering players will recognize this as Riftbound's answer to Birthing Pod. It's a great combo card that pairs nicely with cards like Machine Evangel.

In go-wide strategies like Viktor, Herald of the Arcane, Baited Hook can be a great finisher if you're able to stomach the $37 price tag.

Master Yi

One of the strongest Legends in the game so far, Master Yi, Wuju Bladesman's $38 cost is due to both his popularity and scarcity.

You can only get him in the Proving Grounds box (as well as three other exclusive Legends), and getting your hands on that is currently a bit of a chore. But if you're looking to quickly build the second-best meta deck, singles are readily available.

Thousand-Tailed Watcher

One of the best cards in the game as a whole, every Mind (blue) deck will consider auto-including three of these, even with its high cost.

Thousand-Tailed Watcher is incredible late game finisher to score your last points, and strategizing your Battlefields and units in conjunction with it will mean the difference between victory and defeat. Because of this, it's currently sitting at around $40.

Dazzling Aurora

One of the only cards in Riftbound Origins I would consider borderline unfair and actually broken, Dazzling Gleam is an incredibly powerful finisher in decks like Master Yi ramp.

Its nine Energy cost is worth considering, but spitting out massive Units like Deadbloom Predator for free will quickly win the game, especially since not many decks run much Gear removal.

Kai'sa Survivor

The end-all, tier-1 meta deck in Riftbound Origins. Her aggressive cost mixed with her extremely powerful effect ensures she sees play in most red decks.

If you're running Kai'Sa, Daughter of the Void as your Legend, playing three Kai'Sa Survivor is a no-brainer. That is, of course, if you're able to get your hands on three copies. She's currently sitting around $73, so I wouldn't blame you if you found some budget replacements.

Time Warp

Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of extra turn effects in TCG's, since they often give an unfair edge when used. Regardless, Riftbound's Time Warp is an extremely powerful, high-cost effect that is the metagame's current most expensive staple, sitting at around $86-$90.

Most blue decks run at least one of these, so it may be worth it to pick up a single copy to build up store credit.

More Riftbound Cards to Keep an Eye On

Naturally, these aren't the only format staples or expensive cards Riftbound has to offer in its over 300-card Origins set.

There are dozens of much more expensive alternate versions of many Legends and Champions, and more metagame staples that will break the bank a bit.

But if you're more interested in the collector value of these cards over their competitive use, we have a list of the 15 most expensive Riftbound cards you can buy.

We also have a handy buying guide if you're new to Riftbound. While sealed product can be hard to find right now and price hikes are rampant, but knowing what's available is always a good move when a new TCG launches.

TCGplayer Subscription

If you're planning on snapping up quite a few Pokémon cards in the sale, this is a great time to become a TCGplayer subscriber. It costs $8.99 a month and gives users free delivers and 1% cashback regardless of the time of year.

Whilst this climbs to 3% after a years membership, subscriber will get a boosted 13% cashback over cyber weekend on top of their usual cashback. For longtime members, this could equate to 16% cashback, which is frankly insane.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.

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The Best AirPods Pro 3 Black Friday Deal Is Cheaper Than You Think

Update: Unfortunately, this deal is already expired.

By now everyone's probably aware of the two Black Friday deals floating around for Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 wireless noise canceling earbuds. They normally retail for $249 but you can get either of these modest discounts:

But there's actually another way you can get it for significantly cheaper.

Like New AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds for $170.71

Amazon Resale has used "like new" units for just $170.71. Amazon Resale (formerly Amazon Warehouse) is Amazon's official account for used goods. The products are sorted by condition, with "Like New" being the best. There's a good chance these items haven't been used at all and are returns from customers who have changed their minds or simply products with blemished packaging. All Amazon Resale items also get the same 30-day return policy as any other Amazon purchase. Most "Like New" items still have a majority of its original manufacturer's warranty remaining (and sometimes the full warranty if the item was never sold).

The AirPods Pro 3 launched on September 19, so it's just over 2 months old and you can already get it for over 30% off. Like its predecessor, this is easily the best earbuds for anyone who uses an iPhone. Although it looks pretty similar to the 2nd gen AirPods, there are some pretty significant improvements under the hood. The most notable new feature is the built-in heart rate sensing, but the AirPods Pro 3 improves in other subtle ways as well, including better audio quality, better noise cancelation, long battery life, and a more weatherproof IP57 shell.

Released alongside the AirPods Pro 3 was Apple's "Live Translation", which is an Apple Intelligence feature that will translate other languages on the fly. This isn't exclusive to the AirPods Pro, however, since it can also be used with the 2nd gen AirPods Pro and the AirPods 4.

If you are interested in other models, pretty much every generation of AirPods is on sale. You can check out our full guide to this year's Black Friday sales for more deals outside of the Apple ecosystem.

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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