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Big Spring Sale game deals: Animal Crossing Switch 2 Edition, Death Stranding 2, Lost Soul Aside, more
Alongside some notable PS5 titles we spotted on sale as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale you’ll find down below, we also have Woot offering the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition down at $55.99 this morning. Shipping is free for Prime members but you’ll get hit with a $6 delivery fee otherwise. This one carries a regular price at $65 and is currently fetching as much at Amazon. If you already have the Switch edition you can just grab the upgrade pack on the eShop for $4.99, but if not this is the complete Switch 2 edition with “enhanced resolution, mouse control support for faster and easier decorating, a megaphone for calling your animal residents that uses the system microphone, and more.”
- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach $30 (Reg. $70)
- Lost Soul Aside $50 (Reg. $60)
- Rise of the Ronin $30 (Reg. $70)
- NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound $24 (Reg. $40)
- And even more…
Xbox officially announces massive 2026 Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct
Xbox has now officially announced its massive summer showcase. Every year, typically in June, Xbox hosts its massive summer games showcase and it is now set it stone alongside a dedicated Gears of War: E-Day Direct.
Read MoreNothing’s CMF Watch 3 Pro now down at $69 on Amazon, but you can score this one for $45
As part of the final 48 hours of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, we are tracking all four colors of the already affordable CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro down at $69 shipped. That’s a solid 30% off, but you’re into the Light Green colorway you can score one as low as $45 Prime shipped right now.
Read MoreOLED iMac in the works, but don’t hold your breath
Amazon Big Spring Sale hub – Day 6 (Final 48 hours): MacBook, speakers, LEGO, AirPods, much more
The final 48 hours of Amazon’s 2026 Big Spring Sale is now underway. Today and tomorrow are your last chances to take advantage of the deals, and this morning’s fresh batch of discounts in the Started Today and Daily Deals sections have now landed. We also have new all-time low pricing this week on the new M5 Pro MacBook Pro, the best price ever on the Sony LinkBuds wireless Bluetooth speaker, and Amazon all-time low pricing on Magic Mouse, among many others. Down below you’ll find a giant collection of deals still live as well as a look at all of the price drops that hit this morning and over this past weekend.
Read MoreApple’s 50th anniversary finale may feature a legendary headliner
Over the last several weeks, Apple has held celebrations for its upcoming 50th anniversary around the world, including performances by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City and Mumford & Sons at Apple Battersea in London.
Now, new details have emerged about the finale of the Apple 50th anniversary festivities, set for this week.
Read MoreThe end of the Mac Pro was inevitable, but I still feel a little sad
I reluctantly accepted last year that the end of the line for the Mac Pro was an inevitability. It had already effectively been replaced by the Mac Studio, and a macOS 26 feature was another nail in its coffin.
Yesterday was a day that had been coming since the first Apple Silicon Mac. I do think it’s the right call, but confess to still being a little sad to see it happen …
Read MoreThis Apple Watch Series 11 cell model is now even lower, now $399 (Reg. $529)
While we are still tracking $100 off just about all of the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 models from $299, we wanted to highlight this GPS + Cell Rose Gold variant as it is now even lower at $130 off the list price. This is matching the lowest price we have ever tracked on Amazon for the 46mm cell models.
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Tab A11+ just hit the $202 Amazon all-time low in Big Spring Sale, more
Alongside a host of price drops on various Samsung Galaxy Tabs (you’ll find those below), the Amazon Big Spring Sale has now dropped the latest Galaxy Tab A11+ down even lower to its best price to date at Amazon starting at $202 shipped.
Read MoreHere’s the most powerful charger worth buying for each Apple device
The charging brick that came with your Apple device – or the one recommended by Apple, in the case of iPhones – usually won’t get you the fastest charge. It can be worth spending a bit more money on a more powerful charger.
Conversely, every Apple device has its own maximum charging rate, and buying a charger which exceeds this is just a waste of money …
Read MoreRefresh your Apple USB-C Magic Keyboard while it’s down at the $80 Amazon low
Just after seeing the Magic Mouse drop to a new Amazon all-time low in the Amazon Spring Sale, Day 6 is also ushering in the best Amazon price to date on the latest USB-C Apple Magic Keyboard at 20% off.
Read MoreiPhone will still exist 50 years from now, says Apple – and no AI execs
Amazon Spring Sale has official Google Pixel Watch Active Bands starting at just $9 ($50 list price)
Google Pixel Watch Active Bands
Buy for $9.50 (Reg. $17+)
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There’s nothing overly remarkable about these Active Bands, they are just a solid official strap made and designed by Google that work on Gen 1, 2, 3, and 4 Pixel Watch models. But considering they are starting at bargain bin prices today in the Amazon Big Spring Sale, it might be a good time to add some to your collection.
AirPods Max 2 pre-order deals still live, but AirPods Max 1 is $149 off today
While we have already spotted a light cash discount on the brand new AirPods Max 2 ahead of release this week, not to mention a chance to score $130 off the latest set with trades, we are tracking a deep price drop on AirPods Max (USB-C) today. You’ll now find all five colors at $149 off the original $549 list price.
Read MoreAmazon delivers its first cash discount on new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, or $175 off with S26/Ultra purchase
As part of the Day 6 Amazon Big Spring Sale deals, we are now tracking its first straight up cash discount on the new Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. While there were some Amazon gift cards offers live previously, and you can still score a giant deal on the new pro buds when purchased alongside the Galaxy S26+ or Galaxy S26 Ultra, Amazon is serving its first cash discount here today.
Read MoreBrand new M5 Pro MacBook Pro drops to Amazon all-time lows in final 48-hours of Big Spring sale (Up to $199 off)
The final 48-hours of Amazon’s 2026 Big Spring Sale has begun, and we are now tracking fresh price drops on the brand new M5 Pro MacBook Pro lineup. You’ll now find new Amazon all-time low on several configurations, including both the 14- and 16-inch models at nearly $150 off the list prices as well as the 48GB model at $199 off.
Read MoreRare unlocked iPhone Air deals live at $99 off for today only ($199 off with activation)
We are rolling into Day 6 and the final 48 hours of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, but Best Buy is delivering a rare price drop on unlocked iPhone Air right now. As part of its Deals of the Day, it is now offering Apple’s new ultra-trim unlocked iPhone Air in all three storage capacities at $100 off the list price – or $200 off with carrier activation.
Read MorePlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro up to $150 more expensive starting today, get in there while you still can
Update: PS5 hardware is scheduled to jump up in price at some point today.
Last week Sony announced sweeping and particularly significant upcoming price hikes across the current-generation PlayStation hardware – PS5 is about to get a whole lot more expensive. Starting this Thursday PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, and PS5 Pro are going to be $100 and $150 more expensive and you might want to score one now before that happens.
Read MoreAmazon Big Spring Sale – Day 6: New Doorbusters, iPad, household essentials, apparel, more
We have now moved into week 2 of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. The Day 6 offerings are now live ahead of tomorrow last and final chance at the massive annual sale event – we have now have a giant spring fashion event live at up to 50% off alongside the updated the Started Today and Daily Deals section joined by a host of new Doorbusters.
Read MoreSora isn’t the only thing OpenAI shut down this month
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced that the company is shutting down Sora, its AI-generated video app. The iPhone app only arrived in September, making its six-month existence brief and fun, much like using the app itself. It turns out Sora isn’t the only thing the makers of ChatGPT are nixing this month.
Read MoreTesla carelessly promotes ‘Full Self-Driving’ for driver losing his eyesight
Tesla North America’s official account on X promoted a video interview of a new Cybertruck owner who says his ophthalmologist recommended he buy a Tesla with “Full Self-Driving” because he is losing his eyesight.
The problem is that Tesla itself classifies FSD as a Level 2 driver-assist system that requires driver monitoring at all times — and the driver is responsible for the vehicle at all times. Those two things are fundamentally incompatible.
Read More9to5Toys News Weekly recap – AirPods Max 2, Nomad Google Find Hub, Ocarina of Time remake, more
Welcome to 9to5Toys News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more – this week it’s all about the ongoing Amazon Big Spring Sale, but we also have pre-order deals on the brand new AirPods Max 2, the latest Nintendo Switch 2 leaks and rumors, Nomad’s new Google Find Hub Tracking Card Air, the Pokémon Champions release date, and everything else awaits below.
Read MoreLooking to refresh your Magic Mouse? Apple’s latest USB-C model just hit the $64 Amazon all-time low
There are all sorts of fantastic price drops live on Apple gear this weekend as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, but if you’re looking to refresh your Magic Mouse the latest USB-C model just hit a new Amazon all-time low this morning at $64 shipped.
Read MoreJet Black 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cell just hit its best Amazon price ever at $399 (Reg. $529), more
As part of the Day 5 Big Spring Sale, Amazon just dropped the most affordable 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cell model down to its best price ever at $130 off the list price – this is an additional $30 off the initial spring sale price drop.
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