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Milwaukee’s M12 series tools are perfect for small jobs: they weigh less, deliver plenty of power, and offer easy maneuverability. I don’t know about you, but less fatigue, more control, and better precision sure sound good to me. It makes total sense that M12 tools are perfect for small jobs, and they’re easy to carry around due to their compact, lightweight designs. 18+ volts doesn’t always mean more power. It’s all in the design and less about voltage. Here are 5 great 12-volt Milwaukee tools to add to your equipment arsenal.

TL;DR: Buy an eligible new Windows 11 Home PC or gaming handheld by Dec. 31, and Microsoft will give you 25 digital Xbox games (a $500+ value) for free. Claim them in the Microsoft Store app by Feb. 12, 2027.

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Microsoft is celebrating a massive milestone by giving away a ready-made PC gaming library to anyone picking up hardware this holiday season. To mark Xbox's quarter-century mark, Microsoft named this promo the "25 Years of Xbox Bundle" and loaded it with 25 titles spanning classic franchise roots, Bethesda RPGs, and modern multiplayer staples.

Buying and activating an eligible new Windows 11 PC or handheld in the U.S. lets you claim the entire bundle for free. Sold in the Microsoft Store, these games retail for $569.99 combined. These are permanent digital ownership licenses that stick to your personal account — no Xbox Game Pass subscription is required to keep or play them, and 16 of the games feature Xbox Play Anywhere support, so you can also run them on your console.

The fine print

The single biggest catch in Microsoft's terms comes down to your operating system: the bundle is strictly limited to consumer machines running Windows 11 Home and qualifying gaming handhelds.

Standard Windows 11 Pro PCs are barred from the promotion, with the only allowed Pro exception being qualifying NVIDIA RTX Spark devices. So, if you buy an office laptop or business workstation loaded with standard Windows Pro, you walk away empty-handed.

You also have to purchase and activate your PC from an authorized U.S. retailer between Nov. 2 and Dec. 31. Devices must be brand new from the factory; refurbished units, open-box specials, display models, and marketplace reseller purchases do not qualify.

Once your new PC is up and running, the offer will appear in your Microsoft Store library no later than Nov. 30, and you must officially claim it by Feb. 12. The bundle is limited to one claim per Microsoft account; licenses cannot be transferred or split among friends, and it is advised to redeem an account set to 18 or older so Windows family filters do not lock you out of M-rated games like Skyrim or Fallout.

Hardware requirements also swing wildly across the list. While retro classics like Quake and Fuzion Frenzy will run on practically anything, heavier titles like Fallout 76 require dedicated graphics power. If your handheld or laptop cannot run a specific game smoothly right now, don't worry; the license remains permanently tied to your account so you can install it on a more powerful rig down the line.

How to claim your games

Once you boot up your new machine and sign in with your primary Microsoft account, claiming the bundle takes just a couple of minutes:

1. Open the Microsoft Store app pinned to your taskbar.

2. Click the Library icon on the bottom-left sidebar.

3. Select the Included with device tab.

4. Locate the 25 Years of Xbox Bundle.

5. Verify that you are logged in to the right account, then hit Claim. All 25 games will immediately drop into your Microsoft Store and Xbox app libraries, ready to install.

Every game in the 25 Years of Xbox bundle

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

• Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

• Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

• Minecraft Dungeons

• Gears of War: Reloaded

• Call of Duty: WWII

• The Elder Scrolls Online

• Fallout 76

• DOOM

• DOOM II

• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition

• Age of Mythology: Retold

• Quake

• Quake II

• Wolfenstein: The New Order

• The Outer Worlds

• Rise of Nations: Extended Edition

• As Dusk Falls

• Battletoads

• Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

• Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection

• Fuzion Frenzy

• Gears Tactics

• Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge

• BLINX: The Time Sweeper

Go grab your Windows 11 PC before the year wraps up, and you won’t have to spend another dime on games for years.

Are you tired of giving Google tons of your hard-earned money while also giving them the ability to mine your information and photos? Kicking Google Photos to the curb and picking up a cheap NAS is definitely the right way to go if that describes you.

TL;DR: 7-Eleven rolled out a limited-time Flavors of Korea menu featuring $5 Bibigo dumplings, Gochujang wings, and K-BBQ taquitos through Jan. 5, 2027, along with an in-app discount K-drama mini-series on TikTok.

Late-night convenience store runs in South Korea are legendary for good eating, and 7-Eleven is bringing that energy stateside. The retailer launched its limited-time Flavors of Korea menu across participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores, remixing iconic grab-and-go staples with gochujang, kimchi, and sweet Korean barbecue glazes.

The chain teamed up with Korean food giant Bibigo to introduce branded items alongside house-made creations across both the hot bar and the cold grab-and-go cases. And if you don't feel like driving to your local store at midnight, the entire lineup is also available for on-demand delivery via the 7NOW app.

What’s on the Flavors of Korea menu

The limited-time menu runs through Jan. 5, 2027 (and Jan. 6 at Raise the Roost spots):

• Bibigo Spicy Chicken Dumplings — 10 bite-sized dumplings filled with chicken, glass noodles, cabbage, and soy sauce.

• Bibigo Korean BBQ-Style Pizza — Personal pizza with beef, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, green onions, cheese blend, and sweet bibigo BBQ sauce.

• Gochujang Boneless Wings — Eight boneless wings glazed in a spicy-sweet mix of gochujang, garlic, ginger, and chili paste.

• Korean-Style BBQ Taquito — Roller-grill taquito stuffed with chicken, onions, and K-BBQ sauce.

• Korean-Style BBQ Seasoned Sausage — Pork sausage on the roller grill seasoned with brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.

• K Town Chicken Salad Sando — Cold chicken salad sandwich spiced with gochujang and sesame oil on fire-and-milk marble bread.

• K Noodle Salad — Cold sōmen noodles mixed with kimchi, veggies, and spicy gochujang dressing.

• Seoul Style Sweet Heat Chicken Sandwich (Raise the Roost only) — Crispy tenders in sweet-heat sauce with bacon, pepper jack, slaw, and BBQ aioli on brioche.

For rewards members, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards accounts can add any 20-ounce Coke or Pepsi bottle for $1 when buying two pizza slices, an order of bibigo dumplings, gochujang wings, or a deli sandwich through Jan. 6, 2027.

The K-Drama mini-series

To accompany the menu, 7-Eleven produced an original vertical mini-series airing exclusively on its official TikTok and Instagram channels (@7eleven and @speedwaystores).

Directed by filmmaker Danny Lee, the seven-episode drama follows two classmates whose relationship unfolds during midnight convenience store runs. Sixty-second episodes air every Monday and Thursday through Nov. 23, leaning into classic K-drama romantic tropes, dramatic camera zooms, and convenience store dining.

Each episode release also unlocks a limited-time discount in the 7-Eleven app for the menu item that takes center stage in the storyline.

Head to your local store before early January to grab some $5 dumplings, and see if convenience store K-BBQ lives up to the drama.

SAVE OVER $50: As of Nov. 4, the 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSDXC card is on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's $50.99 off its full price of $149.99.

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After a year filled with memory-related price hikes, the upcoming Black Friday sales are an excellent opportunity to track down memory cards on sale.

If you're hoping to boost your Nintendo Switch 2's storage, particularly if the Ocarina of Time remake is calling to you, Amazon can help you out ahead of the sales. As of Nov. 4, the retailer is offering 34% off a 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSDXC card.

This discount has brought the cost of this memory card down from $149.99 to $99, saving you $50.99 overall. It won't be available for long, since it's marked as a "limited-time deal." Be quick to act on it and upgrade your Switch 2's storage ahead of the holidays.

SEE ALSO: The 65+ absolute best stocking stuffers for 2026

With a 512GB capacity, this Samsung P9 Express microSDXC card offers plenty of space to fill with your favorite games. It works quickly, offering sequential read speeds up to 800 MB/s. Plus, its Dynamic Thermal Guard helps prevent overheating, so your games run smoothly and quickly on your Switch 2.

It's not just the Switch 2 that's compatible with this card, either. It also works with other microSD UHS-I devices, such as tablets, drones, and cameras.

No need to wait for Black Friday sales to save. If a new memory card is on your holiday wishlist, treat yourself to this 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSDXC card deal on Amazon.

Think your rendition of "Wonderwall" is ready for the big stage? Well, with the new Apple Music feature called Selfie Sing, you can now record yourself singing along and share it with the world.

The feature launched in the first developer beta of iOS 27.3, made available late on Tuesday, so most people won't see it just yet. It popped up in Apple Music for me as soon as I updated to the new version, and I can report that it works, though it's pretty limited at the time.

The idea is simple: Choose your karaoke song, press the record button, and sing along into your phone's camera and mics. You'll see the song lyrics on the display and the original vocals will be audible but just barely, allowing you to show off your vocal prowess. After the recording is done, you can apply some simple effects onto the vocals, and export the video to your phone's photo library.

The feature comes with several caveats. First, you can only choose songs from a fixed playlist containing 49 songs. It's a pretty decent karaoke selection, including hits by Oasis, Whitney Houston, Cindy Lauper, Bonnie Tyler, Men at Work, The Goo Goo Dolls, Madonna, and Marvin Gaye, to name a few.

The bigger issue is video length, which is currently limited to one minute; not nearly enough to do a full rendition (or even just one verse-chorus bit) of any of the songs on the list.

SEE ALSO: iOS 27.3 beta: Everything new in Apple's latest iOS beta release

Given that Selfie Sing is only available in iOS 27.3 developer beta, it's very probable that the limitations will get removed or at least reduced in the future.

I've tried the feature out on an iPhone Duo, so I can confirm it's available and fully functional on that device, too.

To see other new features in the iOS 27.3 developer beta, check out our overview here.

SAVE OVER $20: As of Nov. 4, the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Purple Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $149 at Amazon. That's $31.99 off its typical price of $180.99.

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In a sweet early Black Friday treat for Pokémon fans, Amazon's dropped the price of the Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box. Normally, it's priced at $180.99, but those who add it to their cart now can snag it for $149, saving $31.99.

This deal price isn't too far above TCGplayer's market price of $120.32, so it's definitely worth grabbing while it's on sale. There's every chance it could sell out fast, so act quickly. It's also worth noting that this box is sold by a third-party seller on Amazon (J & M COLLECTIBLES), and they have a very positive 100% rating over the last 12 months of business, so your purchase seems to be in very good hands.

SEE ALSO: The 65+ absolute best stocking stuffers for 2026

This is a stacked box as well. Here's everything you'll get with it: one shiny Eevee promo card, nine booster packs, 65 Eevee card sleeves, 45 energy cards, six damage marker dice, a coin-throw die, two special state markers, a game guide, and a collecting box with dividers.

Don't wait too long to pick up this Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box on sale at Amazon.

If you're on the lookout for even more trading card deals, Amazon has some other great options to look through ahead of Black Friday. Want more Pokémon TCG? The 30th Celebration Poster Collection has hit a new low at the retailer. There's also the KPop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards (Classic Edition) on sale.

Our phones can do so much, but how much you’re willing to do depends a great deal on how much you can see on-screen and how quickly you can switch between apps. Galaxy phones come with more multitasking options than other brands, but one of the most useful ways to juggle more than one app is disabled by default. Fortunately, it’s not too hard to turn on.

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box is on sale for $149.99 at Amazon, down from its $207.95 list price.

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While you might be thinking about MTG’s upcoming Marvel Darkhold Destiny Arcanum Bundle, Amazon has given trading card collectors another chance to get 30 packs of The Hobbit expansion at a major $50+ saving. 

As of Nov. 4, the Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box can be picked up for $149.99 at Amazon, a $57.96 price cut against the typical $207.95 price. With 28% off, you’ll effectively be paying only $5 per pack.

Keep in mind that this new lower price comes from listings by third-party sellers Buzz City Games and Hoboken Game Lounge rather than Amazon directly, but you can still get delivery as soon as Nov. 10. If you want to buy directly from Amazon, there’s the retailer’s own $154.03 option with free delivery as soon as Nov. 6 for Prime members.

SEE ALSO: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel's Spider-Man Play Booster Box is close to market price — save $15 at Amazon

Walmart has once again undercut Amazon with an even cheaper listing at $139.99 via third-party seller PokeGram. However, TCGplayer is the closest to the box’s $129.75 market price, with its lowest price of $133.99 with shipping. 

The money you’re spending gets you 30 Play Boosters with 14 cards each, plus a traditional foil Middle-earth Box Topper containing a special reprint from The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. There's at least one foil card and between one and three rare or higher-rarity cards in every pack, alongside the possibility of finding alternate-art and borderless versions of characters from The Hobbit.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $115.88 at Amazon, down from its $138.99 list price.

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We're almost at the finish line for the Pokémon TCG's Delta Reign expansion, and while trading card collectors only have a couple of days left before its Nov. 6 debut, Amazon has a welcome last-minute saving on the set's Elite Trainer Box.

As of Nov. 4, the Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box can be preordered for $115.88 at Amazon, taking $23.11 off its regular $138.99 price. That works out to a 17% reduction, leaving you with a little extra money to put towards other Pokémon cards. Considering Amazon’s preorders first opened up at $140 back in early October, that’s a hefty $24.12 saving by comparison. This new $115.88 price is about $12.88 per pack before you consider all of the ETB’s extras. 

Keep in mind that these lower prices are currently offered by third-party sellers like reVend and BetterShopping4You, but you can still get free delivery as of Nov. 12 (at the time of writing).

SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is close to market price — save nearly $30 at Amazon

The Delta Reign ETB grants you nine booster packs from the upcoming Mega Rayquaza-centered Mega Evolution expansion, a full-art foil Kyogre promo, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, seven dice, a plastic coin, six dividers, a collector's box, a player's guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.

When it comes to cordless power tools, you have several excellent options to choose from. But did you know that most brands are manufactured or owned by just a handful of companies? If you're a Milwaukee owner who constantly pokes fun at Ryobi tools, slow your roll, because both brands come from one large parent company named TTI, and they aren't the only ones.

After years of testing Windows performance claims that often amounted to little more than marketing, I wasn't expecting Windows 11 26H2 to feel much different. Microsoft says the update delivers "a Windows experience that's up to 20% more responsive," so I compared Windows 11 before and after upgrading my 16GB ASUS laptop. I didn't think I'd notice much difference, but several of my tests turned up more than I expected.

Apple wants to make sure dating apps and AI companions with "sexual or romantic content" are only for people over 18, with new restrictions coming Nov. 16.

Though most dating platforms like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble are already strictly for users over 18, Apple's updated policy requires all apps that include dating and relationship features to have a minimum 18+ age rating in App Store Connect, Apple's command centre for developers managing iOS apps. Devs will also have to disclose whether their app enables real-time location sharing.

Mandatory age rating is a rather incremental update for dating apps, which as mentioned, are usually restricted to users over 18 by the developers themselves. However, as TechCrunch rightly points out, one of the more indeterminate impacts of Apple's policy could be that on minors' use of AI companions.

SEE ALSO: What would ethical age verification look like online?

Artificial intelligence companions from the likes of Replika, Nomi, and the now bankrupt Character.AI, have been widely used by teens for years. As Mashable's Rebecca Ruiz reports, they're platforms specifically designed for emotional intimacy; a 2025 survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 found that 52 percent regularly use AI companions, and 33 percent use them for social interaction and relationships, including friendship, role-playing, emotional support, and romantic interactions.

However, experts have long said AI companions aren't safe for teens under 18, with researchers at Common Sense Media (a U.S. nonprofit providing technology analysis and guidance for parents) rigorously testing Character.AI, Nomi, and Replika for a major 2025 report.

James P. Steyer, the nonprofit's founder and CEO, said in a statement at the time, "Social AI companions are not safe for kids. They are designed to create emotional attachment and dependency, which is particularly concerning for developing adolescent brains. Our testing showed these systems easily produce harmful responses including sexual misconduct, stereotypes, and dangerous 'advice' that, if followed, could have life-threatening or deadly real-world impact for teens and other vulnerable people."

In the study, researchers found that "safety measures are easily circumvented," including age gates and terms of service restrictions on teen use. Common Sense Media has since published more research criticising AI companion platforms for relying on "ineffective self reporting for age assurance."

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Replika CEO Dmytro Klochko told Mashable in 2025 that the platform is intended only for users over 18 — and the company's Terms of Service confirms this — but as Ruiz writes, "Klochko acknowledged that some users attempt to bypass 'strict protocols' for preventing underage access."

Whether Apple's new policy will adequately address such concerns is yet to be determined, as all apps must complete the declarations by Jan. 12, 2027.

Meanwhile, the global debate over age verification remains one of the major topics concerning Big Tech and teens today — along with social media bans, of course.

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I already own a dedicated travel router, and it does a pretty good job of connecting my devices to unfamiliar Wi-Fi networks when I am away from home. However, I wanted something that gave me more control over my network and made accessing my homelab easier while traveling. I already use Tailscale and Headscale across several devices, so experimenting with them on a Raspberry Pi seemed like a natural next step.

With Avengers: Doomsday landing in theaters on Dec. 18, Dunkin’ has officially launched a nationwide campaign starring Channing Tatum as Gambit.

To celebrate the nationwide launch, Dunkin’ is debuting “MUNCHKIN Incursion,” a new ad featuring Channing Tatum reprising his role as Gambit alongside H.E.R.B.I.E., the Fantastic Four’s beloved robotic companion.

But that's far from all. The ad campaign accompanies an extensive in-store rollout: a multi-item themed menu, four flagship store takeovers, and a merchandise collection headlined by a $14.99 collectible Doctor Doom 25-count Munchkins tin.

Store takeovers

From Nov. 17, four Dunkin’ restaurants will transform into immersive destinations inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

• Los Angeles (Nov. 17): A Fantastic Four-themed restaurant at 6201 Hollywood Blvd.

• Chicago (Nov. 17): An X-Men-themed experience at 10 West Chicago Ave.

• New York City (Nov. 18): An Avengers-inspired takeover at 102 8th Ave.

• Boston (Nov. 18): A Doctor Doom takeover at 209 N Harvard St. in Allston.

Avengers: Doomsday menu and collectible merch

You've got a little wait for the store takeovers to go live, but the Dunkin’ Avengers: Doomsday lineup is available now at participating restaurants nationwide. The limited-edition menu features beverages, treats, and limited-edition collectibles inspired by the film’s heroes and villains:

Superpowered Sips

• Iced Captain’ccino: Espresso, caramel flavor, and coffee milk, lightly blended and served over ice.

• Clobbered Cloud Latte: Espresso, whole milk, and toasted white chocolate flavor topped with Cookie Butter Cold Foam and crumbles.

• Wakandan Daydream Refresher: Berry Clementine Refresher, raspberry flavor, and oat milk, topped with Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam.

• Optic Blast Lemonade: Sweet-tart lemonade charged with blue raspberry flavor.

• Doom’s Orders Energy: Green Apple Dunkin' Zero, sparkling water, and Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam.

• Doom Cloud Latte: Espresso, whole milk, mocha swirl, and vanilla flavors topped with Sweet Cold Foam and cocoa powder.

Credit: Dunkin Heroic Treats

• Doomsday Donut: Brownie Batter Donut returns with chocolate icing and green and chocolate sprinkles.

• Avenging Donut: A cotton candy-filled donut topped with vanilla-flavored icing and red, yellow, and blue sprinkles.

• Doomsday & Avenging MUNCHKINS: Glazed Chocolate and Buttermilk MUNCHKINS get villain- and hero-inspired treatments.

Collectibles

• Doctor Doom 25-Count MUNCHKINS Tin ($14.99): Collectible tin is available with any 25-count MUNCHKINS purchase, while supplies last.

• Avengers: Doomsday-Themed Tumblers ($24.99): Designs inspired by Doctor Doom, the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four. 

• Avengers: Doomsday-Themed Color-Changing Mug ($14.99): A black mug that transforms to reveal film and Dunkin’ branding.

• Avengers: Doomsday-Themed Glove Cup Sleeves ($19.99): Collectible designs inspired by Doctor Doom, Black Panther, Mister Fantastic, and Captain America.

• Avengers: Doomsday-Themed Character Cup Sleeves ($8.99): Artwork inspired by Doctor Doom, the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.

Credit: Dunkin

Pumped for Doomsday to hit theatres? Dunkin’ is giving Marvel fans plenty of ways to celebrate the upcoming release.

Running Unraid gives you plenty of ways to expand your home server beyond file storage and media streaming. Every month, new apps show up in the Community Applications catalog, bringing new ways to use your server.

The best early Black Friday PlayStation deals: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Standard Edition) $29.99 (Save $10) Shop Now Astro Bot $39.59 (Save $20.40) Shop Now Silent Hill: Townfall $39.99 (Save $10) Shop Now NBA 2K27 (Deluxe Edition) $44.99 (Save $55) Shop Now Marvel’s Wolverine Digital Deluxe Edition $59.99 (Save $20) Shop Now

If you were planning to wait until the end of the month to pad your console library, Sony just pulled the trigger early. The PlayStation Store launched its official Black Friday 2026 sale on Nov. 4, bringing discounts of up to 75% across thousands of digital games, DLC packs, and expansions for PS5, PS4, and PS VR2.

The entire promotion runs through Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m. local time, with Sony scheduling a mid-sale lineup refresh on Nov. 16. Just keep an eye on individual store listings before you buy: several early deals, including high-profile editions of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, NBA 2K27, and Silent Hill: Townfall, are scheduled to expire early on Nov. 20 before rotating out.

To save you from combing through thousands of digital store pages, here are our top picks worth grabbing before their limited-time launch prices rotate out.

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Standard Edition) Opens in a new window Credit: Blizzard Entertainment / PlayStation Store Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred (Standard Edition) $29.99 at PlayStation Store
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Grabbing the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Standard Edition is easily one of the best values in the entire sale. The bundle packages both major storyline chapters — Vessel of Hatred and Lord of Hatred — into a single release, pitting you directly against Mephisto across the ancient Skovos region with two long-awaited playable classes: the holy Paladin and demon-binding Warlock.

Alongside substantial endgame reworks, transmutation crafting, and gear set bonuses, picking it up grants instant access to an extra stash tab, two bonus character slots for fresh seasonal builds, and three exclusive World of Warcraft decor items.

Astro Bot Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment Astro Bot $39.59 at PlayStation Store
$59.99 Save $20.40   Shop Now at PlayStation Store

Picking up Astro Bot during the sale is an absolute no-brainer for anyone who owns a PS5. When Astro’s mothership gets ambushed, and its crew gets scattered across the cosmos, you set off across more than 50 inventive planets to rescue stranded bots and patch the ship back together.

It serves as a love letter to console history — pairing you with iconic PlayStation legends — while also serving as the gold standard for DualSense immersion. Handcrafted power-ups like spring-loaded boxing gloves, booster rockets, and an oversized sponge turn every stage into a playground of creative platforming.

Silent Hill: Townfall Opens in a new window Credit: Konami / PlayStation Store Silent Hill: Townfall $39.99 at PlayStation Store
$49.99 Save $10   Shop Now at PlayStation Store

Grabbing Silent Hill: Townfall on sale gives psychological horror fans a fresh, claustrophobic spin on the franchise. Set against the rain-soaked backdrop of 1996 Scotland, it marks the series' first full-length entry played entirely in first person as you explore the fog-covered town of St. Amelia.

Survival leans on tense evasion, desperate melee scraps, and the CRTV — a pocket television that replaces the classic radio to decode eerie static signals and reveal hidden story clues. Backed by a reactive Pilotpriest soundtrack and branching endings, it delivers pure analog dread from start to finish.

NBA 2K27 (Deluxe Edition) Opens in a new window Credit: 2K / PlayStation Store NBA 2K27 (Deluxe Edition) $44.99 at PlayStation Store
$99.99 Save $55.00   Shop Now at PlayStation Store

The NBA 2K27 Deluxe Edition solves the mode's biggest barrier to entry: the slow, brutal grind to make your custom baller competitive. Dropping 100,000 Virtual Currency (VC) into your balance lets you instantly soup up your MyPLAYER's key attributes, whether that's locking down perimeter defense or draining deep threes, without playing dozens of frustrating, underpowered games.

The included MyCAREER care package keeps that momentum rolling with 25 bundles across six skill boosts, 25 triple-pack Gatorade stamina boosts, a two-hour 2XP coin, and wearable Victor Wembanyama and Caitlin Clark jerseys. If you also like piecing together fantasy lineups in MyTEAM, the five Series 1 packs, Full '27 team selection, and Free Agent pack give you a competitive roster right out of the box.

SEE ALSO: First look: Lego’s 1,911-piece PlayStation set is the ultimate retro gaming flex Marvel’s Wolverine Digital Deluxe Edition Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation Store Marvel’s Wolverine Digital Deluxe Edition $59.99 at PlayStation Store
$79.99 Save $20.00   Shop Now at PlayStation Store

Grabbing Marvel’s Wolverine Digital Deluxe Edition on sale gives PS5 players the definitive way to experience Insomniac’s brutal, globe-trotting mutant epic. Logan’s journey pulls him back into Team X to stop Bolivar Trask’s mutant-hunting Reavers, slicing through incredible set pieces across Canada, Tokyo, and Madripoor alongside iconic rivals like Omega Red.

The combat lets you build up sheer Rage momentum to shred enemies with fluid adamantium claw strikes and swappable Techniques. Going with the Deluxe Edition loads you up right out of the gate: you get five exclusive suits (including Age of Apocalypse and Savage), five custom claw variants, four bonus Technique Points to kickstart your skill tree, and early unlocks for Logan’s classic brown suit and reflective claws.

More early Black Friday PlayStation deals

• Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition — $11.99 $19.99 (save $8)

• Valheim — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)

• Mortal Shell II — $37.49 $49.99 (save $12.50)

• 007 First Light — Deluxe Edition — $39.99 $79.99 (save $40)

• The Sinking City 2 — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Beast of Reincarnation — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• PRAGMATA Deluxe Edition — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)

• SAROS Digital Deluxe Edition — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)

• The Blood of Dawnwalker — Eclipse Edition — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

• UFC 6 Ultimate Edition — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $150.81 at Amazon, down from its $179.95 list price.

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$179.95 Save $29.14   Shop Now at Amazon

Ascended Heroes has become the white whale of the Pokemon TCG when it comes to finding a reasonable price, but rare Amazon price drops like this are a limited-time chance to get these hard-to-find boxes closer to market price.

As of Nov. 4, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box can be picked up for $150.81 at Amazon, saving you $29.14 compared to its typical $179.95 price with a 16% discount. From third-party seller Midwood Soles, free delivery is scheduled for Nov. 12 at the time of writing. If this one happens to run out, there’s also another go-to from CTY Market at $150.82, also with free shipping. 

For comparison, we last covered this ETB at $183.41, but thanks to a steady decline in market price since then, we’re now back to the lowest price we’ve seen for this Ascended Heroes box in months — confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

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Walmart currently has it listed at $127.92, while TCGplayer offers unopened boxes starting at $124.97 with shipping included, just $1.84 above its $123.13 market price.

As for what’s in the Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box, each contains nine titular booster packs of trading cards, an exclusive full-art foil N's Zekrom promo card, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, dice, a player's guide, a collector's box, and other accessories.

If it’s any particular chase cards from the expansion you’re after — like the now-$650+ SIR Mega Gengar ex, $580+ SIR Pikachu ex, and $420+ SIR Mega Dragonite ex — you can buy any single Ascended Heroes card on TCGplayer. 

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