Justin Lin is set to direct the upcoming film adaptation of Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Lin is best known for his work on a number of Fast & Furious movies, and was the director of the series from The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift in 2006 until Fast & Furious 6 in 2013.
It won’t mark the first time Lin has set his sights on outer space, as he also directed Star Trek Beyond in 2016 – and later returned to the Fast & Furious series to direct 2021’s F9 (in which he sent Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson into literal orbit in a 1984 Pontiac Fiero).
The Helldivers movie has been written by Gary Dauberman, the writer of several Annabelle films and The Nun – as well as the co-writer of 2017’s It and the writer of its 2019 sequel, It Chapter Two.
Heavily inspired by Paul Verhoeven’s vision for 1997 sci-fi cult classic Starship Troopers, Helldivers 2 is “the rare modern multiplayer game that does almost everything right” by boasting a ton of freedom and a smart progression system that doesn’t nickel and dime players, according to IGN’s review.
After originally arriving on PlayStation 5 and PC, Helldivers 2 also came to Xbox Series X|S in August, 2025.
Luke is a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team. You can track him down on Bluesky @mrlukereilly to ask him things about stuff.
Cyber Monday is hitting its twilight moment, but that hasn't stopped Lenovo from bringing back its best Black Friday gaming PC deal. Right now you can score a Lenovo Legion Tower 5 RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for just $1,492.49 after you stack two coupons: "EXTRAFIVE" and "LENOVOHOLIDEAL".Free delivery is included. This was the lowest price for an RTX 5070 Ti prebuilt desktop when it first went on sale, and no other deal since then has been able to beat it!
Lenovo Legion RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC for $1,492.49
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 gaming PC is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 32GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 SSD. According to the product page, the processor is equipped with a 240mm liquid cooler, which is a rare upgrade for a Legion Tower 5 series. An 850W 80Plus Gold power supply provides plenty of power for future upgrades. The case offers toolless entry and non-proprietary components.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is normally a laptop CPU
This PC is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU on a customized Intel HM870 mATX motherboard. The 255HX is traditionally a laptop-class CPU, and it's important to note that laptop CPUs are (permanently) soldered onto the motherboard. Unlike a desktop CPU, a laptop CPU cannot be upgraded. If you do plan on swapping the CPU for something better in the future, then you'll have to stick with a gaming PC equipped with a traditional desktop CPU. If you don't intend on swapping the CPU, then you'll get excellent desktop-level performance out of this chip.
The RTX 5070 Ti GPU has excellent 4K gaming performance
Despite the fact that the CPU is a mobile chip, the RTX 5070 Ti is a desktop-class graphics card with 16GB of RAM and 1,406 AI TOPS. Unlike the CPU, the GPU can be user upgraded.
Of all the RTX 50 series GPUs released thus far, the RTX 5070 Ti offers the best bang for your buck for 4K gaming performance. It performs neck-and-neck with the RTX 4080 Super and marginalizes the RTX 5080, which is only about 10%-15% faster but costs 33% more. Like all Blackwell cards, the RTX 5070 Ti supports DLSS 4. It also has 16GB of GDDR7 VRAM same as the RTX 5080, making it suitable for AI.
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.
Cyber Monday is winding to a close, but there's still time to take advantage of great 3D printer deals from AliExpress. Some of the most popular 3D printer brands, including Creality, Anycubic, and Flashforge, have official AliExpress storefronts, and they all have 3D printers on sale. AliExpress is also offering sitewide coupon codes that stack with these discounts. After combining these savings, you could get a 3D printer for as low as $166. All of the printers below are sold by the manufacturer and ship locally for free from the United States so there aren't any tariffs or long shipping times.
Cyber Monday 3D Printer Deals at AliExpress
Flashforge Adventurer 5M CoreXY 3D Printer
Looking for the absolute lowest price on a 3D printer? Look no further. The Flashforge Adventurer 5M is down to well under $200 with coupon. That's impressive considering it's a CoreXY printer, which is a more stasble type of 3D printer that usually costs more than your average 3D printer.
TL;DR:
Open chamber 8.7" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Anycubic Kobra 3 Multi-Filament 3D Printer Combo
The Kobra 3 is Anycubic's entry level 3D printer with plenty of features that make it an outstanding value given it's sub-$300 price point. Even more impressive is the fact that this combo includes the Ace Pro multi-filament module that allows you to print objects with multiple colors instead of just one. The module usually sells for over $200 by itself.
TL;DR:
Open chamber 9.8" cubed working space
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Includes Ace Pro multi-filament printing module
Automatic filament switching
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro CoreXY Enclosed 3D Printer
The Flashforge Adventure 5M Pro is essentially a closed chamber version of the 5M with a built-in camera for remote monitoring. A closed chamber provides a more stable workbench environment, especially if you utilize the dual layer filtration system with both HEPA and carbon air filters. The benefits include a consistent temperature that allows you to use more types of filament materials, reduction of foreign contamination, lower noise, and fume containment.
TL;DR:
Closed chamber 8.7" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Flashforge AD5X CoreXY Multi-Filament 3D Printer
The AD5X is the Flashforge printer you want if you're looking for multi-filament (multi-color printing). Although it features an open chamber by default, you can purchase a kit that can turn it into a closed chamber setup.
TL;DR:
Open chamber 8.7" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Includes multi-filament printing module
Automatic filament switching
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Creality K1C CoreXY Enclosed 3D Printer
Creality is one of the most well-regarded 3D printer brands on the market and it also happens to have an official storefront on AliExpress. Creality's K1C printer is the 2024 successor to the venerable K1 model. Upgrades include an tri-metal unicorn nozzle, clog-free metal extruder, a built-in AI camera for remote monitoring, and wider material compatibility including carbon fiber printing.
TL;DR:
Closed chamber 8.7"x8.7"x9.8" working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
Anycubic Kobra S1 CoreXY Enclosed Multi-Filament 3D Printer
If you really want to step up your game, Anycubic's Kobra S1 is a rather huge upgrade from its entry level Kobra series. For starters, it's equipped with a CoreXY structure and features a closed chamber setup for consistent, predictable, and higher quality results. And if you want to create 3D prints with mulitple colors, don't worry because the combo includes the Ace Pro multi-filament module, which conveniently sits atop the 3D printer itself to conserve space.
TL;DR:
Closed chamber 9.8" cubed working space
CoreXY 3D printer (more stable than other types)
600mm/s print speed with 20,000mm/s² acceleration
Built-in camera for remote monitoring
Includes Ace Pro multi-filament printing module
Automatic filament switching
Auto leveling and vibration compensation
Easy assembly
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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.
Black Friday may be behind us, but the deals bonanza isn't over just yet. If you're looking to upgrade from your outdated gaming laptop, or you want to transition from a desktop computer to a more mobile setup, there are still plenty of excellent deals to choose from for Cyber Monday. Some of these deals are better than Black Friday. I'm not sure which deals are expiring tonight and which are being extended, so if you find a laptop that's perfect for your needs, don't hesitate.
Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptop Deals
Alienware's new mainstream gaming laptop for 2025 is dubbed the "Alienware Aurora" and it replaces the previous generation's x16 and m16 series of laptops. It comes in two models: the 16 and 16X. The 16 is the more economical model, but gamers should definitely opt for the higher-end 16X model. If you're looking for build quality and performance on par with the previous generation m16, then the 16X is its spiritual successor. It features an anodized aluminum lid and base, a higher quality display, a more powerful CPU, and a GPU that isn't throttled for maximum gaming performance.
Lenovo has several strong deals, string with this Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 for $1,753.74 after you stack two coupon codes "LEGIONKRAZE" and "LENOVOHOLIDEAL" The Legion Pro 7 is Lenovo's highest end 16" gaming laptop, featuring a full metal chassis (both lid and body). It weighs approximately 5.6-6 pounds depending on the configuration. Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16" Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5080)
Lower than Black Friday price
Lenovo has the Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 for $2,085.99 after you stack two coupons "BFLEGIONCRAZE" and "LENOVOHOLIDEAL" Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. This system is also preinstalled with Windows 11 Pro instead of Home.
This Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 laptop deserves special mention because the 9955HX3D processor is the most powerful mobile gaming CPU on the market, easily besting anything that Intel has in its repertoire, thanks to AMD's 3D V-Cache technology. The rest of the specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz OLED display, RTX 5080 GPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5070 Ti)
Lower than Black Friday price
HP has the OMEN MAX 16 for $1,299.99 after coupon code "STUFFING50". New for 2025, the OMEN MAX 16 is almost entirely constructed of aluminum, including both the top lid and chassis. The OMEN MAX 16 also features a new OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro design that combines vapor chamber cooling, redesigned fan configuration, and an improved thermal interface material to maximize heat transfer.
The laptop weighs in at about 6 pounds. Specs include a 16" 1920x1200 144Hz IPS display, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The laptop can be customized, and I'd recommend bump the display up to an OLED model for $150.
HP OMEN MAX 16 Gaming Laptop Deal (RTX 5080)
Lower than Black Friday price
HP has the OMEN MAX 16 for $1,799.99 after coupon code "GOBBLE100". Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz IPS display, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
OMEN MAX 16" RTX 5060 Gaming Laptop for $975
Lower than Black Friday
If your budget limits you to under $1,000, don't fret because you can still get yourself a powerful gaming laptop with excellent build quality. This OMEN MAX 16 configuration cost just $974.99 after an $800 instant discount and $25 off code "GRAVY25". It features a 16" 1920x1200 165Hz IPS display, AMD Ryzen AI 7 H350 processor, GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The RTX 5060 is about 15%-20% more powerful than the RTX 4060 that it replaces and approaches the performance of the RTX 4070, especially with DLSS 4 enabled.
Walmart has the MSI Vector HX gaming laptop for $1299.00 after a $700 off discount. This is the lowest price I've seen so far for an RTX 5070 Ti equipped laptop. It weighs in at about 5.9 pounds. Specs include a 16" 2.5K 240Hz IPS display, AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, 32GB of RAM. and a 1TB SSD.
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Deals
Alienware 18 Area-51 (18")
Alienware 16 Area-51 (16")
The Area-51 is Alienware's new flagship gaming laptop for 2025. It features an anodized aluminum shell for both the lid and bottom chassis with a gorgeous iridescent finish. The frame is made of a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy. Cooling has been upgraded with generous amounts of copper and a new thermal interface material to better transfer heat away from your hottest components as well as more fans and bigger cutouts for greater airflow. Dell claims that the laptop can handle a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.
Design-wise, the Area 51 has a sleeker, more contoured shape compared to previous models, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the traditional squared off design. The hinges are internally positioned so that they're near invisible. There's a transparent window on the undercarriage to show off the internal components. As befits an Alienware laptop, there's plenty of RGB illunimation, although most of it can be turned off if you want your laptop to be a bit more subtle.
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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.
Over the holiday weekend, Ayaneo announced the Next II, a Windows-based handheld gaming PC. It looks beefy, full-featured and, from here, a whole lot like an overpowered, probably very expensive Steam Deck running a worse operating system.
The Ayaneo Next II features a 9-inch, up-to 165Hz OLED display with a 2400x1504 resolution and a peak brightness of 1100 nits. The company says it's powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset – the same powerful chip used by the Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming laptop, which earned a 9/10 for its impressive gaming performance in IGN's review earlier this year. The Next II has an 85W thermal design power (TDP), or roughly how high its power consumption ceiling is. It's also got dual cooling fans, and a 115Wh battery – a huge gain over the original Next, which had just a 47Wh battery. It also outdoes the 80Wh capacity of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. Whether that translates to longer life between charges remains to be seen, though, especially with that 85W TDP.
Taking a page from Valve's book, Ayaneo put two touch pads on the front of the Next II, which the company writes "support customizable key mapping and intuitive gesture control." Otherwise, the console has two Hall effect joysticks, Hall effect triggers with two-stage trigger locks, four bumper buttons, four face buttons, and four configurable rear buttons. And there's an 8-way D-pad that looks similar to the one Microsoft uses on its Xbox Wireless Controller. It's a lot.
It sounds like Ayaneo is going hard with this handheld – nearly everything about it sounds like the company is trying to one-up every handheld on the market today. Ayaneo didn't say when the Next II is coming out or offer pricing information, but the company isn't shy about pricing premium handhelds like, well, premium handhelds (See the $1,265 starting price of the Ayaneo Next Advance).
By now everyone's probably aware of the two Cyber Monday deals floating around for Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 wireless noise canceling earbuds. They normally retail for $249 but you can get either of these modest discounts:
But there's actually another way you can get it for significantly cheaper. Quickshipelectronics via eBay has certified open box Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds for just $149.99 with free delivery. "Open box" usually implies that these buds are new and unused. There's no mention of an official Apple warranty, however eBay does back this sale up with a 1 year Allstate warranty. Quickshipelectronics itself is a pretty well-known retailer of used or open box goods and its eBay account has nearly 400,00 reviews with a stellar 99.7% feedback rating.
Open Box AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds for $149.99
Update: Now you have to join a livestream to get this deal. You'll need to add a credit card for payment. Click on the little icon with the 3 dots to see all of "Buy It Now" items and scroll down to find the deal.
The AirPods Pro 3 launched on September 19, so it's just over 2 months old and you can already get it for over 30% off. Like its predecessor, this is easily the best earbuds for anyone who uses an iPhone. Although it looks pretty similar to the 2nd gen AirPods, there are some pretty significant improvements under the hood. The most notable new feature is the built-in heart rate sensing, but the AirPods Pro 3 improves in other subtle ways as well, including better audio quality, better noise cancelation, long battery life, and a more weatherproof IP57 shell.
Released alongside the AirPods Pro 3 was Apple's "Live Translation", which is an Apple Intelligence feature that will translate other languages on the fly. This isn't exclusive to the AirPods Pro, however, since it can also be used with the 2nd gen AirPods Pro and the AirPods 4.
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.
With Cyber Monday deals coming to an end tonight, pretty much all of the best LEGO discounts we've seen will be coming to an end. Many of those deals have already expired as stock has run out for the more popular sets. If you're looking for LEGO Harry Potter sets, however, Target still has some great options available for pretty cheap.
Target's Cyber Monday LEGO sale ends tomorrow, so this is your last chance to pick up one of these sets for a discounted price. These are some of my most recommended Harry Potter gifts for fans of all ages and I don't expect the prices to go any lower than this before Christmas.
Target LEGO Harry Potter Sale
The selection of Harry Potter themed LEGO sets is quite vast and these discounts are only a drop in the bucket compared to what's actually available. There's even a massive multi-set Hogwarts Castle build that has been getting new releases over the years, but don't expect to find discounts on that here. These deals are all on smaller sets that are great for all ages and aren't too expensive.
My top pick from this sale is the Chomping Monster Book of Monsters. I actually had the chance to build this set myself back when it was first released this year and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. It's small enough that you can put it together in a single afternoon while also detailed enough to feel like a challenge. Best of all, it actually rolls and chomps once it's all put together. I'd definitely recommend checking it out at this price.
Also included in this sale are a few other sets that are great for display or play. The Knight Bus Adventure set is a recreation of the iconic scene from The Prisoner of Azkaban complete with a little swinging chandelier inside. And a potted Mandrake set looks like it's straight out of Professor Sprout's Herbology class. You can pull it out of its pot and it will actually open its mouth as if to shriek. Either of these sets would look great on a desk or a bookshelf.
The most expensive LEGO Harry Potter set I've featured here is the Sorting Hat. It is unique compared to most LEGO builds in that it can move and talk once you fully put it together. The design has all of the wrinkles and stitches you'd expect and it comes with a single minifigure of Harry Potter from The Sorcerer's Stone. We actually had the chance to build this set ourselves and loved the final product, although we felt the process of putting everything together was overall a bit monotonous.
Throughout Black Friday and the weekend, there were quite a few worthy gaming PC deals from several retailers including HP, Lenovo, Best Buy, and Walmart. For whatever reason, these deals have either sold out or gone up in price. There's really just one retailer that still has its best deals still running for Cyber Monday, and that's Alienware. It's still not too late to score a great deal on a powerful gaming PC, but the clock is ticking.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 Gaming PC From $1,750
Even when all the other deals going on, Dell (Alienware) consistently had the lowest price on a prebuilt RTX 5080 gaming PC. You can get an Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5080 gaming PC starting at just $1,750 (it was $1,815 on Friday). This base configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. You can upgrade to 32GB of RAM for an extra $100. The RTX 5080 is a phenomenal card for playing the most demanding games in 4K resolution with ray tracing.
Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC From $1,500
Most gamers can step down from an RTX 5080 to an RTX 5070 Ti without any noticeable performance drop in gameplay. You'll notice the cost savings, however. This base configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The RTX 5070 Ti GPU was our best reviewed RTX 50 series GPU because it offers strong 4K gaming performance at a reasonable price point. It performs neck-and-neck with the RTX 4080 Super and pulls ahead in games that support DLSS 4.
Alienware Area-51 RTX 5090 Gaming PC (New) for $3,900
Dell has its flagship Alienware Area-51 gaming PC equipped with an uber powerful GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card starting at $3,899.99 after a $1,150 instant discount. The base system features a 240mm liquid cooled Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The RTX 5090 is 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.
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.
It appears that the first gameplay footage for PUBG Corporation’s new extraction shooter, PUBG: Black Budget, has been leaked online. This gameplay video is from the ongoing PC Closed Alpha phase. While we don’t know the PC specs that the leaker used, we get to see some performance numbers. It appears that the game can … Continue reading First gameplay footage from PUBG: Black Budget leaked online→
If you're a fan of IGN, the IGN Plus membership is the best way to make your experience even better. For a limited time, annual memberships are only $29.99, saving you 50%. That equates to only $2.49 a month for the rest of 2025 and the majority of 2026! From free games to an ad-free experience, there's something for everyone. Below we've outlined everything IGN Plus has to offer, as well as how to sign up.
IGN Plus Instantly Levels Up Your IGN Experience
Right away, the biggest perk of IGN Plus is an ad-free experience on IGN. That means no more banner ads, pop-ups, or video ads when you read articles, check out guides, or watch trailers. Plus, this ad-free experience continues across other IGN sites. Additionally, you also get free games available monthly. If you're always on the lookout for new games to add to that ever-growing backlog, this is a great way to check out new games you might have never heard of otherwise.
For platinum trophy hunters and completionists, IGN Plus can make your life easier, too! Your membership includes access to MapGenie Pro, which allows you to check out interactive game maps and tracking tools as much as you'd like. If you're hunting down collectibles or tracking down an NPC, this can save you dozens of hours.
And for collectors, IGN Plus gives you immediate access to exclusive discounts at the IGN Store. You can save on merch, collectibles, game bundles, and more. These discounts are often significant, typically sitting at ~15%. Even the purchase of one major figure can quickly offset the cost of IGN Plus.
Overall, IGN Plus is the best way to support IGN and the content you love for years to come. It's packed with value for every gamer, whether you're a fan of IGN content, a collector, a trophy hunter, or even just a gamer. Each membership helps IGN continue to deliver high-quality articles, videos, reviews, and guides for readers all around the world.
How to Sign Up for IGN Plus
Go to IGN’s subscription page and choose a plan - monthly or yearly (annual typically gives the best value per month).
Sign up and link your account - once active, the benefits (ad-free, discounted store access, MapGenie, free games) should be available immediately.
Browse IGN as usual. Watch for monthly free games / giveaways, check MapGenie for new maps, and keep an eye on IGN Store for member-only deals.
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Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
Heart Breaker Special Edition Xbox Controller Drops to $49
Unlike the other two controllers that dropped as part of Xbox's Breaker series, the Heart Breaker really pops with splashes of bright pinks, purples, and blues. It's sure to be a lovely, colorful addition next to your Xbox console. It features a bright pink D-pad, purple sticks, and purple face buttons with pink lettering.
The Heart Breaker controller is one of a number of Xbox controllers on sale during Cyber Monday, so it's a great time to stock up. Beyond gamepads, be sure to check out the other Xbox deals still available as this holiday sales period winds down.
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Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
HP is offering an outstanding Cyber Monday deal on its flagship gaming laptop. Right now you can score the powerful OMEN MAX 16 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop for just $1,299.99 with free shipping after $50 off coupon code "STUFFING50". The RTX 5070 Ti is a powerful mobile GPU that should easily handle the newest and most demanding games.
OMEN MAX 16 RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Laptop for $1,299.99
New for 2025, the OMEN MAX 16 is an upgrade to the OMEN 16 both in terms of build quality and cooling potential. Unlike the OMEN 16, the OMEN MAX 16 is almost entirely constructed of aluminum, including both the top lid and chassis. The exception is the palm rest, which is still plastic so that it doesn't get too toasty for your hands. The OMEN MAX 16 also features a new OMEN Tempest Cooling Pro design that combines vapor chamber cooling, redesigned fan configuration, and an improved thermal interface material to maximize heat transfer. Not only does this keep the OMEN MAX 16 cooler during gaming marathons, it also allows for the current-generation graphics cards to perform optimally without throttling.
This particular configuration features a 16" 1920x1200 display, Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Both the memory and storage can be user-upgraded. I would recommend upgrading to the 16" 2560x1600 OLED display for an additional $190.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255X is a top performing CPU
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX is a 20-core processor with a max turbo frequency of 5.2GHz. In terms of gaming performance, upgrading to an Ultra 9 would be a waste of money. Games are typically GPU-bound, so getting the best GPU within your budget should be the highest priority. Most games also can't utilize more than 4-8 cores, so the extra cores on the Core Ultra 9 are unnecessary. The Ultra 9 275HX does have a slightly higher clock speed (5.4GHz vs 5.2GHz) but that's just a 4% difference in performance, completely unnoticeable in actual gameplay.
The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU can handle the most demanding games
The RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU is comparable in performance to the previous generation's RTX 4080 and pulls ahead of it in games that support DLSS 4. It should be able to handle even the newest and most demanding games like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, and Borderlands 4 on the native 1920x1200 resolution. It can also run the same games at 2560x1600 if you opt for the OLED upgrade, although you may have to minimally tweak some graphics settings to maintain 60fps.
Sonos doesn't discount its popular speakers very often, so it's a good idea to jump on a decent sale when you see one. The Sonos Arc was discontinued last year to make way for its successor, the Arc Ultra. It's no longer available new straight from Sonos, but you can pick up a certified refurbished model for just $399 during Cyber Monday. That's nearly $500 less than its original retail price of $900, and a better deal than the Arc Ultra, currently on sale for $879.
Sonos refurbished products go through rigorous testing, come with all accessories, manuals, and documentation, and are reshipped in "pristine" packaging. Most importantly, Sonos includes the same 1-year warranty as buying new. I like when retailers offer the same warranty as new because that means they have faith in the reliability of their refurbs.
Sonos Arc Soundbar (Refurbished)
The release of the Arc Ultra doesn't make the Arc any less of an outstanding speaker. The 45" soundbar houses eleven precisely engineered internal speakers, including three tweeters and eight midwoofers each paired with Class-D amplifiers. It's capable of room filling audio by itself, but you'd still benefit from a separate subwoofer to round out the low end. Unlike the Sonos Beam, which only has virtual height channels, the Arc has two physical height channels for true Dolby Atmos support. The Arc also has a built-in microphone for smart assistant compatiblity, including voice control.
Save $120 off the Sonos Arc Ultra for Cyber Monday
If you'd rather have the newer model, then the Arc Ultra might be the one for you. This imposing 46" soundbar houses 14 total speakers, including five tweeters (plus two upward-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos supported height channels), six midwoofers, and a four-motor, dual-membrane Sound Motion woofer for impressive low-end that the original Arc lacked. The Arc Ultra uses AI to isolate and boost the clarity of dialogue and voices. It also has a built-in microphone for voice commands from the Sonos assistant or the likes of Google and Alexa. Check out our Sonos Arc Ultra review.
Check out our Sonos Black Friday Sale guide for more deals on the company's soundbars, speakers, and headphones, including the lowest prices of the year on the Sub 4 and Sub Mini to complement your soundbar.
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.
If you're hoping to find a deal on an unlocked Google Pixel phone before Cyber Monday deals come to an end, I've got some good news: Both Amazon and Best Buy still have slashed prices on all of the latest models from the Pixel lineup. The Google Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold have all dropped to their lowest prices for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with a whopping 25% savings. These deals launched earlier this month and have come back just in time for Amazon's official Cyber Monday sale.
Google's line of smartphones is mostly known for its high-quality camera and helpful AI features, both of which make them great iPhone alternatives. As someone who has owned a Pixel for well over a year now, I have no problem recommending them to anyone looking for a smartphone upgrade at a reasonable price.
The Best Google Pixel Phone Deals at Amazon Today
The only exception to the 25% Cyber Monday discount is the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which is only getting 17% off the retail price. But even that is still substantial when you consider that this is the best discount we've seen on Google's latest foldable phone since it was released in October. With these price drops, right now is the best time we've seen all year to pick up an unlocked Google Pixel phone at a discount. None of these price drops are attached to a carrier plan, so you don't need to sign any sort of contract before you buy. You can currently find these savings at Amazon or at Best Buy if any of any of the colors are out of stock.
Which phone should you buy?
Pixel 10 Pro vs. Pixel 10
Deciding which Google phone to buy really comes down to what features you want and how much you're willing to pay. My Google Pixel 8 is a few generations old at this point, but I decided to grab the Pro because of the increased screen size and bigger battery. I'd highly recommend picking up either the Pro or Pro XL if you plan on using your phone to watch videos or play games at all. Otherwise the cheaper Pixel 10 is probably your best bet at this price.
We reviewed the Google Pixel 10 Pro earlier this year and found that it didn't offer that many improvements of the Pixel 9 Pro. However, with the discount right now, the latest model is definitely the one worth buying over the previous generation.
The Google Pixel 9 deal is the best value option
If you don't mind going back a generation to save even more cash, I'd recommend checking out the Google Pixel 9 deal Amazon also has going on right now. We reviewed the Google Pixel 10 when it came out in September and overall found it to be not as big of an upgrade as we hoped it would be. It's definitely an improvement over the Pixel 9 in terms of performance thanks to the Tensor G5 chip and additional AI features, but it isn't a massive leap. Considering the Pixel 9 is currently $100 cheaper than the Pixel 10 right now, it's worth considering going back a generation for additional savings.
While these are indeed the best prices we've ever seen on the Google Pixel 10 phones this year, that doesn't mean the prices won't drop further next year. Google always launches its new phones sometime around August and will usually drop bigger and bigger discounts on its latest generation phones as the we get closer to that date. So if you really want to maximize your savings on Pixel 10, it's probably better to wait until 2026. If you need a phone right now, though, these deals are really great for how recently the new phones were released.
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