Anker is offering a huge discount on one of its biggest and most powerful TSA-friendly travel-sized power banks. From now until February 1, you can pick up an Anker Prime 27,650mAh 250W USB Power Bank through Anker's official eBay store for just $98.99 with free shipping after a 46% off coupon code "ANKR26JANSALE". This is for a brand new, not used item. Anker's eBay store has nearly 270,000 feedback with a stellar 99.7% positive rating.
Anker Prime 27,650mAh 240W Power Bank for $98.99
The Anker Prime is a hefty power bank, measuring 6.4"x2"x2.2" and weighing in at 1.5lbs. It has two USB Type-C ports and one USB Type-A port. Each USB Type C port supports up to 140W of Power Delivery or a combined total of 240W (140W + 100W) if you're running both simultaneously. That's powerful enough to charge even the current Apple MacBook Pro 16" laptop, which accepts up to 140W of charging. In terms of gaming handhelds, the Steam Deck supports up to 38W of charging, the Asus ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally X up to 100W, and the Nintendo Switch up to 18W. Basically, that means the Anker Prime can easily charge all three gaming handhelds at their maximum rate. The USB Type-A port supports up to 65W, although it drops to 18W if you're using the other ports at the same time.
A 27,650mAh battery equates to a 99.5Whr capacity. An 80% power efficiency rating (which is about standard for power banks) gives you about 80Whr of available charge. That's enough juice to charge the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, which has an 80Whr battery, from completely empty to completely full. Other handhelds can be charged more than once.
The Anker Prime is TSA-approved, but just barely.
TSA states that power banks must be under 100Whr in capacity for carry-on (check-in is not allowed under any circumstances). This Anker Prime is just barely under that at 99.5Whr, but that is the nominal rating and in real-world testing, it will always be below that. You might get checked simply because the Prime 27,650mAh is a hefty-looking power bank, but you shouldn't have any problems getting it cleared.
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The Wrecking Crew streams globally beginning Wednesday, January 28, on Prime Video.
Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa carry the weight of a buddy cop blow-'em-up on their formidable shoulders in director Ángel Manuel Soto's The Wrecking Crew - a slightly higher-grade action film that'll tease you with fresh concepts and funny banter while simultaneously deflating you with by-the-numbers tropes and twists. The Wrecking Crew leverages the combined beef of its two superhero leads for an '80s/'90s-style throwback adventure, but it's only half successful, and every joke that actually lands shines a sad spotlight on all the other lines that are flat and uninspired. It's a step forward, step backwards situation.
Momoa beams brightest here as the hot mess/bull-in-a-china-shop half-brother of disciplined, rigid Bautista, who feels a tad underserved with the straight-man role. Bautista's James is the Roger Murtaugh-type family man, if Roger was a decorated, dry Navy SEAL. Which makes sense as a counterpoint for Lobo-in-real-life Momoa, but it also makes the film feel unbalanced as Momoa's Johnny is given so much fun flare, numerous clever fight scenes, and the movie's best one-liners. It's no wonder that Vin Diesel, reportedly, allegedly, was rumored to resent Momoa for out-classing him in Fast X. The former Aquaman star oozes that rogue, rascally Riggs charisma that these types of movies need.
Bautista is no slouch, but he's very much the quiet(er) storm here. There are moments when the two find their squabbling sibling rhythm and the story comes alive, but again there are many recycled elements dragging the whole operation down - like the entire reveal of the villains and their nefarious scheme, which feels tacked on to the point of being incidental. And perhaps that's the point: keeping intact the rote action-movie building blocks. Adhering to the familiar mold even when more interesting elements loom large.
I'm giving The Wrecking Crew the benefit of the doubt, but truthfully writer Jonathan Tropper has given us much better pulp (Banshee, Warrior, Your Friends & Neighbors). That being said, there is a Yakuza fight scene near the beginning that feels like a rad reminder to rewatch Banshee. It's actually such a lively brawl that it makes you hopeful that the rest of the movie will match it, but only parts of it do.
Writer/director Shane Black helped pioneer the action-comedy mismatched-duo genre decades ago, but even he was able to grow the genre from his own foundations with the likes of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys. The Wrecking Crew doesn't need to be The Nice Guys, or even a meta-examination of the genre, but it does need a little more confidence to flex (which sounds silly, given the leads). Arguably though, the most important element here is the heroes and their specific dynamic and that, smartly, is The Wrecking Crew's strength.
The most important element here is the heroes and their specific dynamic and that, smartly, is The Wrecking Crew's strength.
Momoa's Johnny, an Oklahoma cop who just lost his job and gal (the invaluable Morena Baccarin) because he's an amusing garbage dump of a dude, returns to his Hawaiian home to attend the funeral of his deadbeat P.I. dad - who, unlike his cranky older bro James (Bautista), he knows was murdered. Johnny's homecoming is physically violent and emotionally tumultuous as he and James deal with their dad's last case, the dirt he dug up, and their own deeply harbored resentments toward each other.
Eventually, the mystery switches gears into a massive murderfest with tons of explosions and an uncomfortable amount of collateral damage. Once the dirty deeds are figured out and the brotherly bothers are sorted, The Wrecking Crew plays out in fairly predictable ways. You'll know who the traitor is. You'll have heard the villain's dialogue before in various other films. And you'll wonder why Johnny and James aren't immediately incarcerated after every incident. But also... you know, Momoa rips a guy's arm off. The Wrecking Crew contains multitudes.
This is a moderate recommendation, for those who may still be hunkered down at home this week, safe from the snow, and want a partially brainless blast to make things loud in your living room. It's what Siskel and Ebert would categorize as slight thumbs up. The Wrecking Crew has strong leads (advantage to Momoa) and fun support - like Baccarin, Jacob Batalon, and Frankie Adams - while also delivering on hyperviolence and spectacle. It's a shame that it's too by-the-book most of the time, with only flashes of inventiveness here and there.
I have a pretty simple rule with sales now. If a discount does not meaningfully change how much I would enjoy a game, it does not matter. What you want is the moment where price and quality finally meet in the middle and quietly agree to stop wasting your time.
That is what this list is built around. Games that were already good, now cheap enough to recommend without qualifiers. Get some.
In retro news, I'm celebrating the 26th bday of Gran Turismo 2, two PS One discs that I played the absolute scratch 'n' sniff off of. (For real—rubbing the label of my launch edition CD-ROMs would cause an "authentic pit stop smell" of petrol and oil.) Aromarrific gimmicks aside, GT2 was brilliant for more practical reasons, like more cars (650) and more tracks (27 plus rallying). Also, due to this being the first GT to include real-life courses, this is the first time I fell in love[/hate] with Laguna Seca's corkscrew. God, how I loved getting awkwardly airborne off it in a Suzuki V6 Escudo.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (-34%) A$45.90 Still cruel, still precise, still capable of making adults yell at a cartoon marsupial. A remake that proudly refuses to go easy on you.
Undertale (-34%) A$15.10 Looks like a joke, plays like a trap. You will laugh, then feel personally attacked by a skeleton with boundary issues.
BioShock: The Col. (-61%) A$35.00 Three classics, zero filler. Still smarter than most shooters, still asking questions other games dodge entirely.
Super Mario RPG (-14%) A$69 Short, charming, and paced like Nintendo actually respects your time. Mario with jokes that still land.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-39%) A$49 Tactical combat so good it makes you forgive the Rabbids. Almost. Genuinely clever systems under the chaos.
Monster Hunter Wilds (-64%) A$41.30 Absurd monsters, spreadsheets worth of systems, and combat that makes every win feel earned. Still Capcom at full power.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-64%) A$40 Big swings, some misses, but when it works it really works. Lightsaber combat with actual weight and intent.
Diablo IV (-73%) A$30 The rare live game that eventually found its footing. Excellent campaign, less nonsense, much easier to recommend now.
Dead Space (-57%) A$47 A horror remake that understood the assignment. Scarier, cleaner, and still deeply unpleasant in the right ways.
Sonic Frontiers (-76%) A$24.40 Messy ideas, genuine ambition, and the most interesting Sonic has been in years. Rough edges included.
Xbox One
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (-59%) A$23.90 Pixel art perfection with controls that never lie to you. Every expansion is better than it has any right to be.
Mass Effect Leg. Ed. (-69%) A$31 Still the benchmark for squad based storytelling. You will replay it saying you will make different choices. You will not.
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age (-49%) A$40.70 Political fantasy with MMO bones and phenomenal systems. Not loud, not flashy, but quietly brilliant.
Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube.
If you're seeking the absolute best of the best in PC gaming performance, look no further than Alienware's flagship Area-51 prebuilts. Following CES 2026, Dell has discounted an Alienware Area-51 AMD Ryzen X3D Edition RTX 5090 gaming PC to $5,049.99 after a $600 discount. The Ryzen X3D Edition is essentially the second generation version of the Area-51 with a more powerful CPU replacement from AMD instead of Intel.
Alienware Area-51 Ryzen Edition RTX 5090 Gaming PC
The Alienware Area-51 is Dell's flagship gaming PC. Unveiled during last year's CES, the Area-51 is a super-sized upgrade to the mainstream Aurora R16 system. The significantly larger chassis features more premium build quality and a redesigned cooling system with greater net airflow. In fact, this is the only model that Dell feels comfortable enough to equip with the hot and power hungry GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. The first wave of Area-51 systems featured Intel CPUs exclusively, with AMD X3D options only available since late November.
This particular configuration is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, 32GB or DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Additional system details include a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooling system for the CPU and a massive 1,500W 80Plus Platinum power supply that allows plenty of headroom for future upgrades.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the best gaming CPU for most people
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is considered to be the best gaming processor currently on the market and outperforms any Intel or AMD non-X3D chip in games thanks to AMD's 3D-V-Cache technology.
Although the 9800X3D is an absolute speed demon for gaming, it only has eight cores. If you regularly use your PC for non-gaming applications that benefit from as many cores as possible, then you can upgrade to an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 16-core processor, which doubles the core count while offering similar gaming performance, for an additional $300.
The RTX 5090 is the most powerful graphics card ever
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 has emerged as the most powerful consumer GPU on the market. Although with this generation Nvidia has prioritized software updates, AI features, and DLSS 4 technology to improve gameplay performance, the 5090 still boasts an impressive 25%-30% uplift over the RTX 4090 in hardware-based raster performance. If you want the absolute best performance for your gaming PC, there is literally no other option from any other brand.
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USB Type-C has become the standard for charging and data cables alike, so it's good to have extra on hand. Amazon is offering a two-pack of Lisen 6.6ft 240W USB Type-C cables for just $5.60 after you apply coupon code "WMO2UM2U". That averages out to $2.80 per cable. USB-C cables typically go for about $10 each at your local big box store. Use these to charge or sync any device with a USB-C port, including your Nintendo Switch 2, iPhone 16, or even a laptop.
2-Pack of Lisen 6.6ft 240W USB Type-C Cables for $5.60
Keep your cable collection simple. These cables measure 6.6 feet in length, which is a great general purpose length: long enough to still be able to use your device while the cable is plugged in, but not so long as to be an unnecessary nuisance. These cables are also rated for up to 240W of power delivery, which means they can be used to charge even high powered electronics like your laptop. They're encased in a braided nylon sheath for extra durability and aeshetics. Lisen claims that they've been lab tested for up to 40,000+ bends and 175lb tensile pulls, "equivalent to a decade of daily extreme use". These cables have 5,000 ratings on Amazon with an average 4.6 star rating.
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Give your desk area a good cleaning as part of your New Years resolutions. Compressed air canisters used to be the standard but nowadays electric air dusters have taken over as a more convenient and less expensive option. Amazon is currently offering the JVSCAM Cordless Rechargeable Electric Air Duster for just $19.98 after coupon code "4OIDBVTT". Normally this deal is reserved for Amazon Prime members, but this time is 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 other tasks, including cleaning out my coffee grinder and blowing leaves off the car.
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There's no need to pay $500 for the Bowflex SelectTech adjustable dumbbells when there are equally well-built options at a much lower price point. For a limited time, FED Fitness is offering its owned house brand DB1 Adjustable Dumbbells - weighing up to 52.5 pounds each, or 105 pounds total - for just $311.99 with free delivery after you apply 20% off coupon code "NEWYEARSSP20". This is a good price for a complete dumbbell package with nearly all-metal construction, compact design, and a solid 3 year warranty.
FED Fitness DB1 Adjustable Dumbbells (up to 52.5lbs each)
Each FED Fitness DB1 dumbbell is adjustable from 5 pounds all the way up to 52.5 pounds. The adjustmet mechanism works very similary to the Bowflex SelectTech series; you turn a dial in 2.5 or 5 pound increments, which locks in a specific combination of plates that add up to the desired weight. Unlike traditional free weights that take up a decent chunk of space, these adjustable dumbbells are neatly contained in a compact package that measures just 16" square.
The build quality and materials is what you'd expect from a good, solid pair of dumbbells. Nearly the entire dumbbell is made of a tough steel alloy. The handle is rubber coated to eliminate slippage. The plates are hexagonal shaped so they won't roll around when you put them down. The adjustment dial and locking mechanisms have loud clicks for easy feedback. FED Fitness backs these dumbbells up with a 30-day money back return policy and a 3 year warranty.
Free weights are a great choice for anyone who wants to work out at home but is limited on space. A pair of dumbbells is all the equipment you need to get access to a wide range of exercises that can target just about every muscle in your upper and lower body. Supplement your free weight exercises with cardio and other workouts that use your own body weight as resistance (like pushups, burpees, or squats) and you may never need to purchase more equipment.
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If you need to buy a new Apple Watch charger, there's a better option than paying $29 for the official - but basic - charger. Amazon is offering Amazon Prime members the Joyroom Portable Apple Watch Charger featuring an internal 2,000mAh battery for cordless charging for just $9.91 after you apply coupon code "T6STW6AM". Now you can charge your Apple Watch on the road, even when there's no outlet nearby.
Joyroom 2,000mAh Portable Apple Watch Charger for $9.91
You no longer need to be near an outlet to charge your Apple Watch
The Joyroom charger works similarly to the official Apple charger. Like the official charger, you can plug the Joyroom charger into an available USB Type-C port. Then you simply set your Apple Watch on the base without having to plug anything in. The Watch magnetically attaches and starts charging wirelessly. However, that's where the similarities end.
The Joyroom also has a built-in 2,000mAh battery that allows you to charge your Apple Watch even when no outlet is readily available. The battery is good for two to four complete charges depending on which Apple Watch model you have. A 3.3 feet USB charging cable is included to recharge your Joyroom.
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.
Samsung has announced it is just about ready to take orders for the Galaxy Z TriFold, the grotesque foldable monstrosity the company made official last month. Starting on January 30th, you'll be able to order one in black, starting at a mere $2,899. Why, that's only a few hundred dollars more than the trade-in value of my (admittedly quite old) 2004 Lexus SUV. What a deal!
What do you get for this nearly $3,000 phone? Features include: a 10-inch, 120Hz OLED display when unfolded; 3.9mm thickness at the Z TriFold's thinnest point (or 12.9mm when folded); a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor; a 200MP camera; and gobs of AI features you may or may not ever use. Internally, it sports a lot of the same hardware as the Galaxy Z Fold 7, a great foldable that earned an 8/10 in IGN's review last year. Could it unseat the Z Fold 7 as IGN's favorite foldable? Only time and testing will tell.
Samsung brags that the phone's main display has undergone "a 200,000-cycle multi-folding test," which it says is "equivalent to folding the device approximately 100 times a day for five years." Of course, durability is about more than how many times the phone can fold and foldables have been a bit of a step back when it comes to dustproofing. Samsung claims an IP48 ingress rating – which means it can resist solid objects larger than a millimeter. Small solids like you'll find in dirt and sand still seem to be a crunchy issue for the phone in YouTuber Zack Nelson's rundown of the phone on his JerryRigEverything channel last month.
Anyway, if you've got the money and the sort of gentle disposition that would keep the TriFold in ship shape long enough to justify its cost, then rejoice friend, for you'll be able to order it straight from Samsung in but a few days.
Wes is a freelance writer (Freelance Wes, they call him) who has covered technology, gaming, and entertainment steadily since 2020 at Gizmodo, Tom's Hardware, Hardcore Gamer, and most recently, The Verge. Inside of him there are two wolves: one that thinks it wouldn't be so bad to start collecting game consoles again, and the other who also thinks this, but more strongly.
Best Buy is offering a fantastic deal on a powerful 4K-capable gaming PC during a month when prebuilt prices are constantly on the rise. Right now you can pick up this Skytech O11 Vision AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Radeon RX 9070 XT gaming PC for $1,629.99 with free shipping. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is an outstanding graphics card that can run the latest games in 4K, and it's considerably less expensive than a comparable GeForce 5000 series GPU.
Skytech O11 Vision Radeon RX 9070 XT Gaming PC for $1,630
The Skytech gaming PC is generously equipped across the board. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6000MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. The Ryzen 7 7700 is an 8-core, 16 thread CPU with a max boost clock of 5.3GHz. This is a solid CPU for gaming and you won't need to upgrade it for a long time. It's cooled by a robust 360mm all-in-one liquid cooling system and paired with DDR5-6000MHz RAM, which is rare nowadays.
The system is contained in the gorgeous Lian Li O11 Vision case, which is often touted as one of the best panoramic glass cases (or, as often lovingly described, fish tank cases) on the market. It offers great airflow, plenty of room for components, and enough glass to show off your fancy setup. The entire system is run off a 850W 80Plus Gold certified power supply with headroom for future upgrades.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT Received a 10/10 at IGN
The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the only 2025-released GPU that we gave a 10/10 score. Even though it costs $150 less than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, the 9070 XT beats it out in several of the games we tested. In a few benchmarks, the results aren't even close. The 9070 XT approaches the performance of the $1,000 RX 7900 XTX but with better ray tracing and upscaling performance than its predecessor.
This is the least expensive graphics card from either AMD or Nvidia that I would comfortably recommend for playing the latest and most demanding games in 4K at 60fps or higher framerates. Check out our AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT review.
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Lionsgate is heading back to the dance floor, as the sequel to Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s ‘80s classic, Dirty Dancing, has finally found footing with a new creative team.
The company announced its plans to revisit the beloved romance film’s universe are back on track today, confirming development has kicked up again, with new members of its core creative team already in place. Production is now set to begin later this year, with Grey still signed on to reprise her role as Frances “Baby” Houseman.
Hunger Games and Crazy Rich Asians producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson have boarded to oversee Dirty Dancing 2, with Glow, New Girl, and Only Murders in the Building writer Kim Rosenstock attached to pen its screenplay. Meredith Wieck and Maria Ascanio will oversee for Lionsgate, and Grey is also on board as an executive producer.
“The role of Baby has held a very deep and meaningful place in my heart, as it has in the hearts of so many fans over the years,” Grey said in a statement. “I’ve long wondered where we might find Baby years later and what her life might be like, but it’s taken time to assemble the kind of people that I felt could be entrusted to build on the legacy of the original film… and I’m excited to say that It looks like the wait will soon be over!”
Director Emile Ardolino’s Dirty Dancing premiered in 1987 and tells the dance-infused love story of Baby and Johnny Castle (Swayze). Beyond leaving its mark with standout performances from its leads, the quintessential ‘80s movie is known for its all-time great soundtrack, featuring songs like Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes’ (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life and Eric Carmen’s Hungry Eyes.
Lionsgate’s first announced its Dirty Dancing sequel in 2020, confirming Warm Bodies’ Jonathan Levine had been brought in to direct a screenplay from Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis (Five Feet Apart). Although Levine is still involved as an executive producer, he will no longer direct, leaving the spot vacant for now.
“Dirty Dancing is that rare film that is as emotional, exhilarating, and rebellious today as it was the year it was released,” Jacobson said in a statement. “To be able to work with Jennifer Grey and Lionsgate on the sequel is a genuine joy for Brad and me. We feel so fortunate to have been invited back to Kellerman’s for one more dance.”
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
The Ascended Heroes expansion is about to kick off the Pokémon TCG’s 2026 run with its 30 January release date fast approaching, and there are only a couple of places where you can reliably buy preorders for ETBs, booster packs, and collections right now.
That’s along with not every product being launched on that 30 January release date.
As expected, the usual drops at MSRP at sites like the Pokémon Center US and UK are already sold out. Preorders at Target are already sold out as well, while Best Buy’s selection is merely marked as “Coming Soon”.
With that, outside of keeping up with deal trackers, you’ll very more than likely have to pay above retail price for the time being.
That said, we’ll give you a full breakdown of the best places to get your buy for Pokémon preorders for whichever Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes products you’re looking out for.
Only a handful of Pokémon TCG products for the Ascended Heroes expansion are launching right away on 30 January, with the Charmander and Ghastly Tech Collections preorders being the best to buy first — the cheapest being at Walmart for $39.97 each (random), or at Amazon for around $43 each.
Each collection gets you three Ascended Heroes booster packs, a titular promo card, and a tech sticker sheet.
Pre-orders for individual Ascended Heroes booster packs are sold out over at TCGplayer and aren’t listed at Amazon or Walmart, so the Tech Sticker Collections give you the best value for money.
Ascended Heroes Collection Blisters — Erika & Larry
One of the first Ascended Heroes products releasing with the set’s launch on 30 January, the Erika and Larry blister packs are arguably the second-hottest to buy right now — and pre-orders can be bought cheapest for $34.99 at Amazon.
However, whichever one you get between the Larry and Erika edition (Larry’s has a Komala promo card, and Erika’s with Tangela). If you want Larry’s specifically, you can spend a little more at Amazon, with the cheapest listing available being $39.95.
Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Boxes
As is normally the case with a new expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Ascended Heroes is the most in demand, but pre-orders can be bought right now at TCGplayer for $117.85 or Walmart for $149.99.
The one thing to keep in mind with each option here is that these are individual or third-party retailers trading on each platform, but what they’re offering with their listings for Ascended Heroes Trainer Boxes is all the same:
Nine Ascended Heroes booster packs
N’s Zekrom foil promo card
65 themed card sleeves
40 Energy cards
Player’s guide
Six damage-counter dice
Coin-flip die (competition legal)
Plastic coin
Code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Collector’s box, plus six organizational dividers
For the very serious collector’s out there, TCGplayer is also stocking resales of the Exclusive Pokemon Center edition of the Ascended Heroes ETB — the lowest for a whopping $399 plus $200 shipping; all of that extra money gets you an extra N’s Zekrom foil promo card, but also emblazoned with the Pokemon Center Logo, and arriving in an alternative box.
Keep in mind, however, that the Pokémon Company announced a delayed launch date of 20 February 2026 for Ascended Heroes ETBs to 20 February 2026. So, even if you do get a pre-order in before January 30, you’ll need to wait a few more weeks.
Ascended Heroes Mini-Tins
Also, with a delayed release date of February 20, listings for the Pokémon TCG’s Ascended Heroes Mini-Tins are still incredibly expensive on TCGplayer — making Walmart’s pre-order price of $29.99 the cheapest to buy right now.
Granted, whichever style of tin you’ll get among these is totally random, but is cheaper than paying over six times the price to get a specific one on TCGplayer.
Ascended Heroes Premium Poster Collections
Packing ten Pokémon TCG: Ascended Heroes booster packs, a titular promo card (Mega Gardevoir ex or Mega Lucario ex; and a poster to go with it, you can buy a pre-order of the Premium Poster Collections right now at Walmart for $124.99 each.
This is currently the only place to buy, with TCGplayer being sold out. Plus, keep in mind that whichever one you get of the two will be random.
Also, The Pokemon Company also announced these collections will be released at a later date of 20 March.
Ascended Heroes Booster Bundles
Offering a box of six Pokémon TCG booster packs, the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle is best to pre-order at Walmart — offering the lowest price of $77.95, compared to TCGplayer sellers asking for $82.44 plus $200 shipping at best.
We expect better TCGplayer sellers with better offers to be closer to the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundles’ release date, which was also announced as an even further delayed date of 24 April 2026. In the meantime, though, Walmart’s the best go-to.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @BenLevelTen.
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale again today, with $50 knocked off the price tag, bringing the earbuds back down to the lowest price ever. That’s not all, if you have your eye on the MTG’s TMNT release, a preorder for the 30-pack Booster Box is only $124.99 right now, and after, grab MTG's Marvel Super Heroes preorder that dropped on Amazon. Best Buy also has Persona 3 Reload for Nintendo Switch 2 for $30 off and a nice gaming TV discount. Check out all the top deals for today below:
TL;DR: Today’s Best Deals:
$50 Off Apple AirPods Pro 3
Best Buy dropped the AirPods Pro 3 back to its lowest price last week, and Amazon and Walmart have matched it this week. You can grab Apple's latest earbuds for $50 off, bringing the price down to $199. The AirPods Pro 3 makes some solid improvements on its predecessor, offering better noise cancellation, improved sound quality, a longer battery life, and higher waterproofing. A new heart rate sensing feature is even built into the earbuds for added functionality.
Magic: The Gathering TMNT Booster Box (30 Packs) Preorder is Down to $124.99
If you’ve been waiting for the prices to drop on the MTG x TMNT, now is the time to jump on that pre-order. The booster box is down to $124.99 on Amazon. In the box are 30 packs, which means each one comes out to about $4.17. Amazon even has a nice preorder price guarantee, so whether the price goes up or down, you’re paying the lowest amount. This is the first “Universe Beyond” release of the year, and it’s set to drop on March 6th.
After you’ve secured the MTG x TMNT, you can grab the preorder for the MTG x Marvel Superheroes set that comes out June 26. The 30-pack Booster Box for $209.70, the Collectors Booster Box for $455.88, Commander Deck Bundle for $299.96, and more are all up for preorder on Amazon, so grab them while you can.
Score Half Off Persona 3 Reload for Nintendo Switch 2
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A top gaming TV got a healthy discount. You can grab the 65" Samsung S84F 4K OLED Smart TV for just $899.99 at Best Buy. That’s 55% off the list price. Now, this TV has a lot going for it, including the W-OLED panel, bringing deep blacks, near-infinite contrast, and solid 4K HDR performance. As for gaming, a near-instantaneous response time, 120Hz refresh rate on its HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR, and ALLM make it a real standout, especially given the price.
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The release of GTA 6 may still be a long way off, but indie filmmaker Todd Wiseman Jr. has made an ambitious new short film, titled Six Stars, that essentially brings Grand Theft Auto into live-action. The short film is available on YouTube and can also be watched via the embed below.
Wiseman Jr. (The School Duel) wrote and directed Six Stars and also produced it with Christa Boarin. Trevor Gureckis (M. Night Shyamalan's Old) composed the score.
The short film stars Anatomy of a Fall’s Milo Machado-Graner as a French teenage gamer who, according to the logline provided to IGN, “goes on an ‘American rampage’, spiraling through a world that can’t look away... where violence is packaged, shared, and applauded.“
Watch the entire seven-minute short film Six Stars via the player embedded below.
The logline adds: “Shot against the backdrop of Tampa, Florida, Wiseman Jr.’s hometown, Six Stars questions the representation of masculinity in today's entertainment while simultaneously confronting the glorification and entertainment value placed on violence, one of The United States' chief exports.”
Check out the poster and some select still photos from Six Stars by scrolling through the slideshow below.
Plus, watch this behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film here:
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