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The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is quickly approaching, and Rockstar just put the epic Goodtime State – Vice City Collector’s Box up for pre-order. This thing might sell out quick. 

• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Amazon on PS5 and Xbox.
• Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live at Walmart on PS5 and Xbox.

After Best Buy launched Meta boutiques across the country so folks can try out the latest AI glasses for themselves, Meta is about now ready to take the stage for its biggest event of the year. While Zucks will probably takes us into the metaverse and deliver some updates on the company’s AI initiatives at some point during tonight’s Meta Connect 2026 keynote, it is the hardware with next-generation AI glasses and the “Phoenix” mixed reality experience we have our eye on. 

We are always on the look out for new and interesting iPhone accessories, and this year we are highlighting the new suede-like iPhone 18 Pro cases from Luriax. The brand is best known for its handcrafted Italian Alcantara gear, and this year it is wrapping your iPhone 18 Pro (and previous models) in the sumptuous suede-like material to add a touch of luxury to your new handset. Perhaps best of all, 9to5 readers can use code 9TO5 at checkout to knock 10% off sitewlide. 

As we mentioned yesterday as part of a larger Beats sale, the Apple brand has now officially unleashed the new Beats 360 over-ear headphones with modular ear and headband cushions. Now available for purchase, we are also getting some Beats 360 launch deals in the form of limited-time discount pricing on the Beats 360 Cushion Kits – they are down at $9.99. 

The all-new Beats 360 over-ear headphones with swappable cushions, proper Find My integration, and more are now available for purchase. However, we are also tracking a host of discounts across the rest of the Beats headphone and Beats lineup today as well. 

Nintendo’s remake of the Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 is quickly approaching, the pre-order discount for physical copies is still live, and it has just shared a first look at the remake’s map. 

Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pre-order discount now live at Amazon

Early this morning adidas unleashed its all new Pokémon collection. We detailed the kids’ lineup extensively right here, but the adult sizes and models are now officially live on the adidas site and you’ll want to get in there as soon as possible as some of it is already starting to sell out. 

The Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations certainly aren’t over yet, as adidas has now teamed up with the Pokémon Company to officially reveal its all new collection from Trainers. 

Walmart has now officially announced its Fall Deals sale and it’s going to be a big one. Landing just ahead of Amazon’s massive Prime Big Deal Days sale, Walmart will launch a weeklong competitor sale a day earlier and has some early deals up right now. 

Apple unleashed iPhone 18 Pro (John Ternus) in an all-new Burgundy paint job (Burgundy long sleeve tee) and that means the new deep wine-colored accessories are flooding in. I’m all the way in on the new Burgundy colorway, have already pre-ordered my iPhone 18 Pro, and might even rock an all dark cherry-purple accessory setup this year. We are taking a look at all of the new burgundy iPhone 18 Pro cases, chargers, cables, and accessories and you’ll find them all down below with even more to come soon. 

There are some wonderful proper leather cases out there for iPhone, and Bluebonnet is easily one of the best. This is small American operation born in a studio in Austin, Texas making some of the most beautiful full-grain leather iPhone cases you’ll find anywhere – I have been using one for about a year on and off now, and absolutely love it. Plus, we have secured 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% off the new Minimalist Full-Grain Leather iPhone 18 Pro MagSafe Case using discount code 9to5 at checkout. 

We are just over two months out from the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, pre-orders are now live, and Rockstar just officially announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album. It is now available for pre-order in vinyl form at Amazon and Best Buy. 

Just after pre-orders for the new PS5 PULSE Elevate Wireless Speakers went live, Sony has now unveiled all-new PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge Wireless Headphones. 

Amazon officially announced its massive upcoming fall Prime Day sale today and the early Prime Big Deal Days are now live. Amazon is giving us a three week lead up to its giant 48-hour October sale event and, along with it, we are already tracking loads of notable early discounts alongside some special promotions for Prime members. 

Amazon has now officially announced Prime Big Deal Days for October. The Fall Prime Day event is now official with an early October start time to deliver another massive Amazon sale event and a series of early deals you can shop right now. 

Alongside the gameplay reveal of the new Zelda Ocarina of Time remake, as well as the ongoing pre-order discount at Amazon on physical copies, Nintendo also revealed a new real-life, playable Ocarina instrument collectible – it is now available for pre-order. 

The new SANDMARC iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max cases have arrived. Among my personal favorite models out there, the brand is once again delivering its unique combination leather and metal treatment, this time in some new colors including a “deep wine” Burgundy tone. We also have an exclusive 10% off for 9to5 readers using code 9TO510 at checkout.

Alongside the ongoing Zelda Ocarina of Time pre-order deal, the massive Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale is now live. It might not be loaded with new Switch 2 games the way many folks would have hoped, but there are still a giant collection of Switch titles on sale starting from $7, including a host of first-party Nintendo games at 30% off. You’ll also find some amiibo deals as well as price drops on Nintendo’s Talking Flower and the Alarmo sound clock collectibles. All of the deals are waiting for you right here and you’ll find a closer look at them below.

• Street Fighter 6 Luke amiibo: $28 (Reg. $40)
• Poplin & Prince Florian amiibo: $17 (Reg. $25)
• Mario and Luma amiibo: $24 (Reg. $35)
• Kirby & Warp Star amiibo: $35 (Reg. $50)
• Rosalina and Lumas amiibo: $24 (Reg. $35)

Update: You can now score $10 off pre-orders for the new GTA VI controller using code SAVE3X at checkout on Walmart. 

Update: The new DualSense Wireless Controller – Grand Theft Auto VI White Limited Edition pre-orders are now live on Amazon.

At last week’s State of Play showcase, Sony revealed the official new Grand Theft Auto 6 PS5 controllers, and they are set to go up for pre-order today at 7:00 a.m. PT/10:00 a.m. ET. Sony says they will be live through select retailers including Amazon and others this morning, head of the November 19 release date. 

Arc is back at it again for the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Apple debuted today. The Arc Pulse is certainly not for everyone, but if you are into these sorts of metal bumper cases, it is also certainly one of the best you can buy. 

Pre-order discounts on the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time are now live ahead of release in early November, but Nintendo hosted a separate Direct event this morning with long list of notable reveals as well. From a new 3D Kirby adventure and the anticipated new 2D Metroid game, to FREE content updates for Mario Kart World and StarFox, down below you’ll find all of the most exciting announcements and releases from the September Nintendo Direct.