Project Cars Dev Sold To Codemasters, Working On “Hollywood Blockbuster Title”

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Project Cars developer Slightly Mad Studios has been brought into the Codemasters fold following a buyout, adding to a portfolio of racing franchises that includes Dirt, Grid, and the F1 series. The studio maintains the rights to their Project Cars series, which means that future entries will be published under Codemasters. According to the announcement, Codemasters will publish not only the Project Cars series, but also an “unannounced Hollywood blockbuster title.” The specifics of this game were not announced, but as Eurogamer reported, it’s been rumored that Slightly Mad Studios is working on a Fast & Furious game since 2017. Gamesindustry.biz reports that this was a $30 million deal.

In a statement alongside this announcement, Codemasters CEO Frank Sagnier said that they are “delighted to bring such an incredible racing game developer to the Codemasters family, and this unequivocally establishes us as a global powerhouse in the development of racing titles.” The publisher is looking to the future, with the growth of streaming platforms like Google Stadia and the impending release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Scarlett in 2020. “This is the perfect time for Codemasters to take its next step.” The studio is also working on Project Cars Go, a mobile spin-off title.

Slightly Mad Studios previously worked with EA on two Need for Speed titles, Need for Speed: Shift and Shift 2: Unleashed (which curiously dropped the Need for Speed branding from its name), before moving on to the Project Cars brand. Not mentioned in the announcement is the Mad Box, the console that the studio was reportedly working on. Earlier this year we saw multiple potential designs for it, and CEO Ian Bell promised free games for life to whoever could come up with the best slogan for the console.

The most recent game in the Project Cars series, Project Cars 2, released in 2017. GameSpot gave it a 7/10 in our review, and reviewer Richard Wakeling said that it was a much stronger game if played with a wheel. “It’s ambitious in scope and depth, and the sheer breadth of available motorsports almost guarantees there’s something for everyone to sink their teeth into. It’s a shame, then, that there’s always this nagging feeling in the back of your mind that a bug or moment of AI madness will disrupt the whole thing–and more often than not, it will.”

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/project-cars-dev-sold-to-codemasters-working-on-ho/1100-6471798/

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Adds First Raid, Described As The “Toughest” Challenge

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Ghost Recon: Breakpoint has received a big new update, and its main new feature is the franchise’s first-ever raid. Called Project Titan, the raid is free for everyone on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It’s also coming to the Stadia version of Breakpoint, but not until an unspecified point later in the year.

Project Titan is a four-player raid that challenges players to work together to take on what Ubisoft is calling Breakpoint’s “toughest end-game challenge.” Specifically, players will be battling against a series of enemies, including the “most advanced” drones called The Titans.

The raid is set on the island of Golem, which is a brand-new area outside of the main Auroa location. The terrain is treacherous, featuring sulfur in the air and ash everywhere from the nearby active volcano. Players will also face off against the Red Wolves, an enemy faction that has taken control of the island and is using it to test prototype killing drones.

Players will need to take down four bosses–Baal, Quantum Computer, Gargoyle, and Cerberus–to complete the raid. Each boss has their own special set of skills, so players will need to tactically coordinate.

The Project Titan raid requires four players, each of whom must have a gear level of 150 or more. Those who successfully complete the raid will be rewarded with “some of the best loot and gear in the game.” You can get a glimpse at the Project Titan raid in the video above.

Project Titan will reset each week with new objectives and enemy locations, and rewards to earn. At the start, only Normal difficulty will be available, but Easy and Heroic options will be added in early 2020. Head to the Ghost Recon website to see a full rundown of the Project Titan raid.

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is among the Ubisoft titles that are discounted on the Ubisoft Store for Black Friday. Check out GameSpot’s Black Friday roundup here to get all the details.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ghost-recon-breakpoint-adds-first-raid-described-a/1100-6471797/

Fortnite: Play A Full Game Made Entirely Within Creative Mode

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Fortnite is best known for its battle royale mode, which recently rebranded as Fortnite: Chapter 2. But there are other modes within the game, including the Save the World PvE mode the game launched with and a “Creative” mode for people who want to build things without being killed. Now, a team of Creative users have become the first to use this mode to make a full single-player game.

The game, The Fourth Dimension, was created by YouTuber Mustard Plays (who is, Kotaku points out, the brother of Fortnite’s creative director Donald Mustard), along with the four person team TeamCre8. The announcement video below shows off the map, the code for which is 1500-2565-8566. Mustard Plays promises that the game is can be a 6-10 hour experience for players.

The game is set on May 12, 3254, after the icecaps melted. There’s a full plot about a refractory network that was built to save the planet, but it also seems that people have mostly disappeared from the world. Based on the trailer, it looks like the game is about exploring the six worlds the team built, solving puzzles, platforming, and some light shooting. Clues that you’ll need to finish the game are hidden within the announcement video, too. Alternatively, Mustard Plays has created a full walkthrough video for anyone who gets stuck.

Fortnite continues to go strong, and just brought back daily challenges and patch notes in its latest update, patch 11.20.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-play-a-full-game-made-entirely-within-cre/1100-6471796/

Madden 20 Has A New Fastest-Ever QB, And The Gameplay Videos Are Impressive

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Madden NFL 20 has a new quarterback speed champion. Due to his solid on-field performance this year, Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens has seen his speed rating increased to 96, which is the highest-ever for a quarterback in the popular professional football series. The previous record-holder was Michael Vick, who had a speed rating of 94.

In a statement on Instagram, Vick congratulated Jackson on beating his ratings record. He said: “Lamar’s the modern day new era quarterback and well deserving of it. Changing of the guard; it’s all good, man. All records are made to be broken. The next generation are supposed to be better than us. Gotta give credit where credit is due.”

Responding to his new speed rating, Jackson said at a press conference that it’s still too low.

Players have taken to Twitter and other sources to showcase Jackson’s new speed in Madden 20, and it looks dramatic. He also has a 94 acceleration rating and 95 agility rating, which makes him very elusive. You can see one of these videos down below.

Vick was regarded as one of the best, most dynamic, and slippery quarterbacks in Madden 2004 with his 94 speed rating. Some considered him to be overpowered, and it’s likely people will say the same about Jackson with his new high speed rating. Earlier Madden titles locked their playing ratings on disc, but these days they are updated regularly based on how players perform on the field.

Jackson has 24 touchdowns and 2,427 yards of passing this year leading the Ravens to a 9-2 record that is currently good for first place in the AFC North.

Madden NFL 20 is among the numerous games that are marked down for Black Friday 2019. Check out GameSpot’s Black Friday breakdown to see all the best deals.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-20-has-a-new-fastest-ever-qb-and-the-gamepl/1100-6471794/

Target Black Friday 2019 Sale Live Now: PS4 Pro, Nintendo Switch Online, Games, And More Deals

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Black Friday is tomorrow, which means retailers have begun launching their sales ahead of the annual holiday shopping rush. Target’s got some pretty big deals this year, and you can bet its PS4, Xbox One, PSVR, and Nintendo Switch deals are among the season’s best. Of course, there are some savings on TVs, laptops, movies, and lots of other stuff, since Target sells much more than games.

While RedCard holders and Circle members had early access to Target’s Black Friday deals on November 27, all of Target’s deals are available as of Thanksgiving Day. At Target stores, doors are opening Thanksgiving evening for early-bird shoppers.

Among the highlights in Target’s sale are Control for $25, Borderlands 3 for $35, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare for $45, among many other offers. We’ve rounded up the best Target deals, or you can read on for a more comprehensive look at what’s included in Target’s ad, its store hours, and more.

If you’d like to shop around and see what other stores have on deck, we’ve also published comprehensive guides to the best Black Friday deals at Walmart, Best Buy, and numerous other retailers.

Target Black Friday hours and schedule

Target’s official Black Friday sale began Thanksgiving morning on its website and at 5 PM in stores. Stores will be open until 1 AM on Black Friday and then re-open at 7 AM. Most of Target’s Black Friday deals run through Saturday, November 30, while supplies last. Looking ahead even further, Target’s Cyber Monday 2019 sale will kick off Sunday, December 1 and run through Sunday, December 8.

Target’s Black Friday schedule

  • November 28-30: Black Friday deals and doorbusters available
    • Online deals become available starting Thanksgiving morning through November 30 while supplies last
    • See Black Friday store hours below
  • December 1-8: Cyber Week deals available (online only)
  • December 9: Green Monday sale

Target store hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28: 5 PM – 1 AM
  • Black Friday, Nov. 29: 7 AM – Normal closing time
  • Saturday, Nov. 30: Normal hours

You can browse the full catalog of deals in Target’s Black Friday ad and check out some of our gaming, entertainment, and tech picks below.

Best video game deals at Target

Target’s game deals are quite awesome and include the lowest prices we’ve seen on a number of first-party Nintendo Switch games. The majority of the following game deals will be live now through November 30.

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 4

Xbox One

Best PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch console deals

Target has a few incredible deals on PS4 and Xbox One consoles. There’s also a pretty wild PSVR bundle. The Nintendo Switch deal, meanwhile, is the same Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle from last Black Friday. Unsurprisingly, the Switch Lite isn’t on sale at Target. A number of PS4 and Xbox One bundles are available for their sale prices now as part of Target’s early Black Friday sale.

PS4 Slim 1TB bundle with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and The Last of Us Remastered – $200

PS4 Slim (1TB) with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered | $200 ($300)

Available now

PS4 Pro — $300

PS4 Pro (1TB) | $300 ($400)

Available now

Xbox One S with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order — $200

Xbox One S (1TB) with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and $40 Target gift card | $200 ($300)

Out of stock online

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition — $150

Xbox One S (1TB) All-Digital Edition with Minecraft, Sea Thieves, and Fortnite DLC | $150 ($250)

Available now

Xbox One X with Gears 5 — $350

Xbox One X (1TB) with Gears 5 and $40 Target gift card | $350 ($500)

Available now

PSVR bundle with Astro Bot, Resident Evil 7, Skyrim VR, PlayStation Worlds, and Everybody’s Golf VR – $200

PSVR Mega Pack bundle with camera and five games | $200 ($300)

Available now

All PSVR bundles are $100 off:

Nintendo Swtich bundle with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $300

Nintendo Switch with free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | $300

Available now

Accessory deals

Target will have Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Switch controllers on sale for nice discounts on Black Friday.

DualShock 4 controller – $40

DualShock 4 wireless controller (multiple colors) | $40 ($60)

Available now

Xbox One controller – $40

Xbox One wireless controller (multiple colors and special editions) | $40 ($60)

Available now

Switch Joy-Cons – $60

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) | $60 ($80)

Available now

Nintendo Switch Online 12-month membership – $15

Nintendo Switch Online 12-month membership | $15 ($20)

Available now

TV deals

Target has TVs from some of the most popular manufacturers on sale on Black Friday. Some deals are live now, however, so you may want to take a look and pick one up before they’re gone.

Samsung 65″ 4K UHD HDR TV – $480

Samsung 65″ Smart 4K UHD HDR TV | $480 ($700)

Out of stock online

More Black Friday TV deals:

Laptop deals

Target doesn’t have a ton of laptops to choose from on Black Friday, but there are a few good deals.

HP Omen 15.6″ gaming laptop – $900

HP Omen 15.6″ gaming laptop | $900 ($1,150)

Upcoming deal

HP Pavilion 15.6″ gaming laptop – $600

HP Pavilion 15.6″ gaming laptop | $600 ($820)

Upcoming deal

HP 11.6″ Chromebook – $100

HP 11.6″ Chromebook | $100 ($200)

Available now

Miscellaneous tech deals

On top of all of the great deals on consoles, games, TVs, and laptops, Target has sales on a variety of tech products, including headphones, tablets, smart devices, and more.

Amazon 16GB Fire 7 Tablet Kids Edition with built-in stand – $60

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition 16GB with built-in stand | $60 ($100)

Available now

Google Home Smart Speaker and Google Assistant – $49

Google Home Smart Speaker and Google Assistant | $49 ($99)

Available now

Google Home Mini – $19

Google Home Mini | $19 ($49)

Available now

Sony Noise-Canceling Bluetooth headphones – $90

Sony Noise-Canceling Bluetooth headphones | $90 ($200)

Out of stock online

Razer BlackWidow gaming keyboard – $80

Razer BlackWidow gaming keyboard | $80 ($120)

Available now

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/target-black-friday-2019-sale-live-now-ps4-pro-nin/1100-6471218/

Xbox One Deals For Black Friday 2019: Xbox One X Bundles And More

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The Xbox One has seen discounts on games, controllers, and consoles across a bunch of different retailers for Black Friday 2019, including the Microsoft Store. The company’s own store has discounts on Xbox One X bundles, in addition to the Xbox One S. There are also multiple deals on wireless controllers, gaming headsets, and a heck ton of games. Every Black Friday deal through the Microsoft Store is available right now, including all Xbox One X bundles and more.

Tons of games are on sale on Xbox Live, including Grand Theft Auto V, Castlevania Anniversary Collection, and Need for Speed Heat, as well as the full Assassin’s Creed catalog. Make sure you browse Microsoft’s official site, the Windows 10 store on a PC, or your nearest Xbox to take a gander at all the savings.

Black Friday Xbox One deals

Xbox One devices are getting discounts of up to $150 off. All Xbox One X console bundles are going for $350, while all Xbox One S bundles are $100 off, with several of them now costing $200. This also means you can get the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition for $150–that system is bundled with digital codes for Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and bonus Fortnite content. Additionally, Xbox One controllers see lowered prices with up to $20 off, while Design Lab controllers get a $10 discount.

Microsoft is also offering new subscribers their first three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $1. Ultimate bundles Game Pass for console and PC, in addition to Xbox Live Gold. New subscribers will also get six months of Spotify, as long as they’re not already subscribed to the music-streaming service. On top fo that, new and existing subscribers get a free month of EA Access and three free months of Discord Nitro–like Spotify, you must also be new subscribers to both services.

Of course, a bunch of Xbox One games are on sale, too, including first-party games like Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves: Anniversary Edition. Third-party games, such as FIFA 20, NBA 2K20 Legends Edition, and Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition will also see discounts.

Xbox All Access returns

Microsoft also recently announced that the Xbox All Access program is back for another holiday season. Anyone who doesn’t want to pay the full price for a console upfront can instead opt for a monthly payment plan. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition goes for $20/month, the Xbox One S for $23/month, and the powerful Xbox One X for $31/month. Each option runs for 24 months and comes with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the full duration of the plan.

The best part of this round of All Access is that you’ll have the option to upgrade to Project Scarlett, the new Xbox console that is scheduled to arrive next holiday. Xbox One X All Access members will be eligible to upgrade after 12 months, but Xbox One S members will have to wait 18 months. All-Digital Edition members will also have to pay a $20 upgrade fee.

All upgrades must go through the retailer you purchased your original 24-month plan from, and you’ll have to re-up to a new 24-month plan (with new terms and pricing). In the US, Amazon is currently the only retailer offering All Access–in the UK, customers can subscribe starting November 5 at Smyths and GAME.

Game deals

You can check out the full sale at Microsoft and see some of the best discounts below. These prices will last until December 2, or while supplies last.

Update: Amazon is now starting to price-match some of these early Xbox One digital deals, too, so if you prefer to shop there, make sure to head over to Amazon and compare prices.

Console and accessory deals

Xbox One X console bundles – $350.

Xbox One X bundles | $350 ($500)

The Xbox One X is the most powerful console on the market that allows for 4K resolutions in some games. It also has quite a few bundles available at the moment that include games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and NBA 2K20. All of them are on sale for $350.

Xbox One S bundles – starting at $150.

Xbox One S bundles | up to $100 off

The Xbox One S may not have the power for 4K gaming, but it still has a huge library of fantastic games. There’s also a big selection of Xbox One S bundles that pack in games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Gears 5. Xbox One S bundles will be $100 off, dropping regular Xbox One S bundles to $200 and the Xbox One X All-Digital Edition to $150.

Xbox One controllers – Starting at $40

Xbox One Wireless Controllers | up to $20 off

If you’re looking for an extra controller for a friend or just want a new colour, then the Microsoft Store is discounting its pads by up to $20. This includes Special Editions like the Night Ops Camo, Sport Blue, and Gears 5 Kait Diaz controllers.

The Xbox One Design Lab lets you customize a controller by changing its color and adding rubber grips for an additional fee.

Xbox One Design Lab Controllers | $10 off

For a more personal touch, Microsoft offers its line of Design Lab controllers, which let you customize the color of pretty much every part of the pad. They cost a little more, but Microsoft is taking $10 off the price for Black Friday.

Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 Headset + SuperAmp Pro Performance – Up to $125 off.

Turtle Beach gaming headsets | up to $125 off

Microsoft has a selection of Turtle Beach gaming headsets discounted up to $125. If you’re looking for one that works with your Xbox One, Turtle Beach makes some good quality headsets.

Western Digital Game Drive For Xbox One – $45.

Xbox game hard drives | up to $20 off

If you play a lot of games and want to keep them ready to go on your Xbox One, then an external hard drive is absolutely essential. Microsoft has a couple of drives going on sale right now for slightly cheaper than normal.

More upcoming deals

Live now

November 28

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-deals-for-black-friday-2019-xbox-one-x-bu/1100-6471091/

Black Friday 2019: Best Xbox One Deals On Consoles And Accessories

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday mean huge discounts on everything under the sun, and that includes some great Xbox One consoles and accessories, too. Xbox One consoles, controllers, and accessories are also compatible with PCs, too, which makes picking up a new Xbox One Controller or headset to enhance your gaming experience especially tempting this holiday season.

Black Friday may still be a few days away, but early deals on Xbox One consoles and accessories are widely available, including excellent discounts on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Xbox One S and Xbox One X bundles and Xbox One controllers for cheap.

While a ton of deals are available now, here’s a breakdown of when each major retailer’s Black Friday sale officially begins.

  • Walmart
    • Online: November 27 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 6 PM local time
  • Best Buy
    • Online: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 (unknown time)
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local time
  • Target
    • Online: Thanksgiving morning, November 28
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 5 PM local time
  • GameStop
    • Online: Wednesday, November 27 at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET
    • In store: Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at 3 PM local time
  • Amazon
    • Now until November 29

Best Black Friday 2019 Xbox One console deals

Xbox One X bundle with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Deluxe Edition and three months of Xbox Live Gold – $350

Xbox One X with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Deluxe Edition | $349 ($500)

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is one of the most popular games of the holiday season, and this Xbox One X bundle scores you its Deluxe edition.

Available now

See at Walmart

Xbox One X NBA 2K19 bundle – $269 with promo code 19CYBER10

Xbox One X with NBA 2K19 | $269 ($400)

This Xbox One X bundle is just $269 at Google Shopping when you use promo code 19CYBER10 at checkout. While it features last year’s NBA 2K19, this is still an excellent price for the powerful Xbox One X console.

Available now

See at Google Shopping

Xbox One X bundle with Gears 5 and a $40 Target gift card – $350

Xbox One X with Gears 5 and $40 Target Gift Card | $350 ($500)

One of Target’s marquee deals is its Xbox One X, Gears 5, and $40 gift card bundle. This deal is live now as part of Target’s early Black Friday sale.

Available now

See at Target

Xbox One X bundle with NBA 2K20 and $105 in Kohl’s Cash – $350

Xbox One X with NBA 2K20 and $105 Kohl’s Cash | $350 ($500)

You can grab the Xbox One X with NBA 2K20, the latest entry in Visual Concept’s basketball sim series, for $350. That’s a pretty awesome deal, and you also get $105 Kohl’s Cash with your purchase.

Upcoming deal

Xbox One S bundle with two controllers and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – $100 off

Xbox One S with two controllers and 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | $100 off

This Costco bundle is also an enticing offer, with two controllers and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. There are more than 200 games available through Game Pass on Xbox One, and with Game Pass Ultimate, you also get Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass for PC. Costco members can get the deal right now.

Available now

See at Costco

Xbox One S bundle with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and $40 Target Gift Card – $200

Xbox One S with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and $40 Target Gift Card | $200 ($300)

Target’s Xbox One S bundle is also quite enticing and may sell out quickly. It comes with the console, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, and a $40 gift card.

Available now

See at Target

Xbox One S bundle with NBA 2K20 – $200

Xbox One S with NBA 2K20 | $200 ($300)

The NBA 2K20 Xbox bundle is also available for the Xbox One S, and it’s $200 at Best Buy right now.

Available now

See at Walmart

Gears 5 Limited Edition Xbox One X bundle — $349

Xbox One X (1TB) Limited Edition with Gears 1-5 | $349 ($500)

The stunning Gears 5-themed Xbox One X limited edition is available at Walmart for $349 right now. It comes with all of the numbered Gears of War games, including 2019’s Gears 5.

Available now

See at Walmart

Xbox One S with Gears 1-5 and Madden NFL 20 — $200

Xbox One S (1TB) with Gears 1-5 and Madden NFL 20 | $187.43 ($300)

Google Shopping is making the Xbox One S Gears 5 bundle even sweeter by tossing in Madden NFL 20. Simply use promo code 19PREBF12 when checking out to secure this awesome deal. Other retailers such as Walmart have the Gears 5 Xbox One S bundle for $200, but the extra 12 bucks off and Madden NFL 20 makes Google Shopping the obvious way to go.

Available now

See at Google Shopping

Xbox One S All-Digital bundle with Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and Fortnite content – $150

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Bundle | $149 ($250)

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition doesn’t have a disc drive, but there are still plenty of great deals on digital games in the Microsoft Store. However, you get two great games (Minecraft and Sea of Thieves) and some bonus content for Fortnite in this bundle–2,000 V-Bucks and the Legendary Rogue Spider Knight outfit.

See at Walmart

Xbox One controllers – $39

Select Xbox One controllers | $39

Walmart has a selection of its in-stock Xbox One controllers on sale for $39. The available controllers vary by store, however.

Available now

See at Walmart

Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel for Xbox One and PC – $207

Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel (Xbox One/PC) | $200 ($400)

Racing wheels aren’t for everybody, but for big racing game fans–especially more simulation-focused ones–will love this racing wheel. It’s compatible with both Xbox One and PC, so you can enjoy both platform’s libraries of racers. The best part is this deal is available right now.

Available now

See at Best Buy

Xbox One game drive – Up to $20 off

Xbox One game drives | up to $20 off

Starting on November 28, you’ll be able to grab an Xbox-branded external hard drive at a discount from Microsoft. They come in 1 TB and 3 TB options, which normally sell for $65 and $110, respectively.

Upcoming deal

See at Microsoft

Turtle Beach Xbox One headsets – Up to $125 off

Turtle Beach headsets | Up to $125 off

The Microsoft Store has several Turtle Beach headsets by up to $125 off right now.

Available now

See at Microsoft

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-best-xbox-one-deals-on-consoles-/1100-6471153/

Best Tech Deals Under $50 For Black Friday 2019

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The Black Friday sales discount everything from the hottest games to the most expensive consoles like the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Despite that, there a plenty of great Black Friday tech deals that you don’t need to break the bank on. In fact, a lot of them are under $50, and the only place you need to look to find them is right here. We’ve gathered the best tech deals under $50 during Black Friday and collected them in a list for you below.

We expect most of the great, affordable tech deals to hit Amazon on Black Friday, but of course, we’ll keep our eyes on all retailers and update accordingly. Right now, there are some great deals on the Sega Genesis Mini, headphones, and much more.

Black Friday tech deals under $50

Sega Genesis Mini for $50

Sega Genesis Mini | $50 ($80)

Available now

The Genesis Mini is Sega’s shot at the micro-console market. It boasts 42 games, including many of the Genesis’s best games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage II, and Revenge of Shinobi. It also comes with two three-button controllers, an HDMI cable, and a power cable and adapter.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 for $50

Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 | $50 ($70)

Available now

Nowadays everyone has a camera built into their phone, but it’s still fun to take pictures using instant film cameras with friends and family, especially during the holidays. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 is a compact instant camera that prints your picture immediately after taking it. Walmart has them for $50 for Black Friday.

Black Friday headphone deals under $50

Skullcandy Hesh 3 bluetooth headphones for $50

Skullcandy Hesh 3 Over-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones | $50 ($100)

Available now

The Skullcandy Hesh 3 is a great pair of wireless headphones, especially at its Black Friday price of $50. Not all colours are available for as low as $50, though they are still discounted.

Cowin KY02 True Wireless earbuds for $40

Cowin KY02 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds | $40 ($70)

Available now

True-wireless earbuds are incredibly exciting, especially if you’re someone like me who often gets his wired headphones trapped in doors, on chairs, and anything else I get even somewhat close to. The Cowin KY02 are high-quality earbuds, and if you’re looking for a pair, this Black Friday deal is worth taking advantage of.

Anker Soundcore Motion Q speaker for $30

Anker Soundcore Motion Q Wireless Shower Speaker | $30 ($40)

Available now

Anker makes some excellent earbuds and speakers, and the Anker Soundcore Motion Q is a great, waterproof speaker that is going for $30 during Black Friday.

Amazon smart devices under $50

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote – $25

Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote | $25 ($50)

Available now

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is now going for $25 for Black Friday. It lets you stream Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and much more in 4K, all controllable with the Alexa voice remote.

Amazon TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote – $20

Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | $20 ($40)

Available now

The 1080p version of the Fire TV stick boasts every feature–aside from 4K streaming–in addition to the Alexa voice remote.

Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet – $50

Fire HD 8 | $50 ($80)

Available now

Amazon’s tablets are cheap for a reason: they’re nowhere near as powerful as an iPad. However, they’re great for reading e-books, watching Netflix, or any other media-based activity. It boasts 1.5 GB of RAM in both 16 GB and 32 GB storage options.

Amazon Fire 7 Tablet – $30

Fire 7 Tablet | $30 ($50)

Available now

The Fire 7 Tablet is Amazon’s cheapest tablet, its screen coming in at only seven inches. It’s equipped with 1 GB of RAM and is best used for reading and watching different kinds of media.

PS4, Xbox One, and Switch controllers under $50

DualShock 4 controllers for $39 each

DualShock 4 wireless controllers | $39

Available now

There is a wide selection of DualShock 4 cololurs on sale at Walmart for $39 during Black Friday. Even the latest colours–Electric Purple, Red Camouflage, Rose Gold, and Titanium Blue–are discounted.

Xbox One controllers

Xbox One wireless controllers for $39 each

Select Xbox One controllers | $39

Available now

Several Xbox One controllers are on sale at Walmart for Black Friday. The sale includes basic colours as well as special-edition pads like the Gears 5 limited-edition controller and the Sport Blue variation.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch controllers for $29

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controllers | $29 ($45)

Upcoming deal

PowerA’s enhanced wireless controllers are a lot cheaper than Nintendo’s Pro controller, and while they don’t support features like HD Rumble and NFC reading, they do boast remappable back paddles. You can easily remap those back paddles to any button on the controller, giving you the freedom to keep your thumbs on the analog sticks for as long as possible–this feature is particularly great for games like Fortnite.

PowerA wired controllers for $15 each

PowerA wired controllers | $15 ($25)

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If you prefer a wired controller, then PowerA offers one of those too. Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature back paddles or any of the other features the Switch Pro Controller offers like HD rumble, NFC reading, and more. However, these controllers are still excellent, affordable options for the Nintendo Switch.

Poke Ball Plus for $20 each

Poke Ball Plus | $20 ($50)

Upcoming deal

The Poke Ball Plus is a fun motion controller that works with the Pokemon Let’s Go games, in addition to getting you a very nice bonus in the brand new Pokemon Sword and Shield–you need to own it if you want the classic mythical Pokemon, Mew. The best part is it’s going to be $20 for Black Friday on Amazon.

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

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Best Black Friday 2019 PS4, Xbox One, And Switch Controller Deals

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The seemingly endless sales of Black Friday are underway, and if you’re in the market for a new controller, then there are tons of deals ready to be claimed. We’ve looked through all of the controller deals available during Black Friday and have found the very best from Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy.

Joy-Cons, the DualShock 4, and Xbox One’s wireless controllers are all on sale, but there are quite a few third-party options discounted too. Black Friday brings deals on the Poke Ball Plus, Logitech racing wheel and pedal sets, and PowerA Enhanced controllers.

For more Black Friday deals–including games and consoles–be sure to check out our platform-specific guides below.

Nintendo Switch controllers

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Neon Red/Blue or Gray for $53.60 each

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Red/Blue or Gray | $53.60 ($80)

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Nintendo’s Joy-Cons are some of the most expensive controllers out there, which makes this deal particularly appealing. Amazon will have the Neon Red/Blue and Gray options for $53.60 for Black Friday.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controllers for $29 each

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controllers | $29 ($45)

Upcoming deal

PowerA’s enhanced wireless controllers are a lot cheaper than Nintendo’s Pro controller, and while they don’t support features like HD Rumble and NFC reading, they do boast remappable back paddles. You can easily remap those back paddles to any button on the controller, giving you the freedom to keep your thumbs on the analog sticks for as long as possible–this feature is particularly great for games like Fortnite.

PowerA wired controllers for $15 each

PowerA wired controllers | $15 ($25)

Upcoming deal

If you prefer a wired controller, then PowerA offers one of those too. Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature back paddles or any of the other features the Switch Pro Controller offers like HD rumble, NFC reading, and more. However, these controllers are still excellent, affordable options for the Nintendo Switch.

Poke Ball Plus for $20 each

Poke Ball Plus | $20 ($50)

Upcoming deal

The Poke Ball Plus is a fun motion controller that works with the Pokemon Let’s Go games, in addition to the brand new Pokemon Sword and Shield–in fact, you need to own it if you want the classic mythical Pokemon, Mew. The best part is it’s going to be $20 for Black Friday on Amazon.

PS4 controllers

DualShock 4 controllers for $39 each

DualShock 4 wireless controllers | $39

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There are a lot of different colours for the DualShock 4, all of which are discounted at Walmart to $39 for Black Friday. Even the latest colours–Electric Purple, Red Camouflage, Rose Gold, and Titanium Blue–are on sale.

Logitech G29 Driving Force racing wheel (PS4/PC) for $200

Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel (PS4/PC) | $200 ($400)

Available now

The PS4 has some great racing games, including GT Sport, Project Cars 2, and much more. This wheel and pedals set is perfect for any racing fan, and it’s on for $200 at Best Buy for Black Friday.

Xbox One controllers

Xbox One wireless controllers for $39 each

Select Xbox One controllers | $39

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Several Xbox One controllers are on sale at Walmart for Black Friday. The sale includes basic colours as well as special-edition pads like the Gears 5 limited-edition controller and the Sport Blue variation.

Logitech G920 Driving Force racing wheel for $200

Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel (Xbox One/PC) | $200 ($400)

Available now

The Xbox One has some of the best racing games out there right now, including Forza Horizon 4, Forza Motorsport 7, and more. Racing fans will have a great time with this wheel-and-pedals set that works on both Xbox One and PC. Best Buy’s selling it for $200 this Black Friday.

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-black-friday-2019-ps4-xbox-one-and-switch-con/1100-6471655/

Black Friday 2019: Nintendo Switch (New Model) Discounted To $250

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If you’ve had your eyes on the Nintendo Switch this Black Friday, we’d understand if you are disappointed with the official Nintendo bundle. A repeat from last year, the bundle includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the launch model Switch for $300. To put it plainly, it’s underwhelming. This is especially true when you consider that Nintendo released a new Switch model with better battery life a couple of months ago.

Luckily, there is a great deal on the new model Nintendo Switch at Rakuten. On Thanksgiving Day, Rakuten is discounting the Switch from $300 to $250. To get the discount, you have to use promo code THANKS20 when checking out.

Nintendo Switch (new model) — $250

Nintendo Switch (new model) | $250 ($300)

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The new model offers 4.5 to 9 hours of battery life as opposed to the launch model’s 2.5 to 6.5 range. If you have the choice between this and the official Nintendo bundle, you should absolutely pick the new model. And hey, if you really want to buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as well, it’s available for $50 at Amazon.

This Rakuten deal is the only straight-up discount we’ve seen on the Nintendo Switch this Black Friday. Google Shopping has a bundle that includes the console, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online family subscription for $296 ($375 value).

When it comes to the Nintendo Switch Lite, there are a few deals as well. Google Shopping has the Switch Lite for $175 right now, which is $25 off. Meanwhile, Ebay has Switch Lite bundles that include Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield for $230 ($260 value).

More Black Friday 2019 Deals

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-2019-nintendo-switch-new-model-discou/1100-6471775/