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Pre-orders for the GTA 6-themed PS5 DualSense controller went live, but Sony’s PlayStation Direct site buckled under demand, leaving many in queues or unable to check out; some orders were snagged at Best Buy while others sold out quickly at Walmart/GameStop, and eBay is already flooded with inflated listings up to about $195 for the $85 controller featuring Vice City aesthetics.
Warhammer Community reveals Codex: Space Marines will come in Regular softback, Special Edition hardback, and a Limited Edition. The book features a magnetic panel that lets you swap emblems among Ultramarines, Raven Guard, Iron Hands, Imperial Fists, Salamanders, and White Scars, plus a metal Crux Terminatus. All editions share 232 pages of lore, 15 detachments, and 85 datasheets; the Limited Edition adds six art prints and the Space Marines Command Pack, while the Special Edition adds wraparound fortress monastery artwork, gold-foil details, printed page edges, and a ribbon. Pre-orders are coming soon alongside new Space Marines infantry and a Captain on Bike, with more previews to follow.
Square Enix has unveiled Premium ($100) and Premium Plus ($110) editions of Final Fantasy VII Revelation that grant 24-hour early access to the open-world RPG, plus various story DLCs (Sephiroth, Vincent & the Turks) and digital extras. The early access is tied to pre-orders and comes with different bonus content, with Story DLC 1 targeting Winter 2027 and Story DLC 2 Spring 2028; separate pricing for the DLCs hasn’t been disclosed. Critics note that paying for a one-day head start reflects a growing trend of monetizing fan anticipation, effectively turning FOMO into revenue.
Amazon has started discounting Apple's new Mac mini lineup with the M6 chip ahead of its Sept. 22 launch, lowering the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD to $879.99 and the 16GB/512GB to $1,069.99, plus $29 off an M5 Pro 24GB/512GB for $1,669.99; Apple says the M6 delivers up to 40% faster CPU, up to 4x AI performance, and up to 2x faster graphics and storage versus the prior-gen M4-based model.
Next Week on Xbox previews Aug 31–Sept 4 with a mix of major releases and indie titles across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass. Highlights include The Blood of Dawnwalker, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, NBA 2K27, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, NHL 27 Deluxe Edition, Halloween (Digital Deluxe Early Access), along with Game Pass entries like Young Suns and Moonlighter 2, plus a broad slate of other titles launching or available for pre-order during the period.
Apple unveils next-gen Mac mini with M6/M5 Pro and a revamped Mac Studio with M5 Max/Ultra, delivering faster performance and AI optimizations; Amazon now lists pre-orders across multiple configurations and updated accessories, with prices ranging from about $899 to $2,499.
A leak from Billbil-Kun on Dealabs suggests the translucent OG-green Xbox 25th anniversary controller will be available for pre‑order on August 26, 2026, with a release around October 20, 2026, and a price of $79.99 / £74.99 / €79.99. It’s tied to the already announced limited edition console, though no price for the console is known yet. Official confirmation from Microsoft is pending ahead of Gamescom.
Google's Pixel 11 lineup—vanilla, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold—are now available for pre-order ahead of August 20–23 releases, with all models starting at 256GB and RAM varying by model (vanilla 12GB; Pro 12GB with 16GB on higher storage; Fold 16GB). Amazon pre-orders come with gift cards and trade‑in bonuses (e.g., Pixel 11: $100 gift card + $250 trade‑in; Pro: $200 + $250; Fold: $350 gift card or Pixel Watch 5), plus notes on camera upgrades, charging speeds, and a lighter, battery‑constrained Fold. Google also teases the Pixel Watch 5 and Buds Pro 2 Olive color, and positions the Pixel 11 against Galaxy foldables in pricing comparisons.
Play Points members can score stackable instant discounts on Pixel 11 devices during the pre-order period, with Platinum-level offers such as $150 off Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL, $175 off the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and $75 off the Pixel Watch 5, stackable with trade-ins by checking the Perks tab in Play Points.
Google is emailing discount codes for Pixel 11 pre-orders, with codes ranging from $100 to $250 that must be applied at checkout and aren’t stackable. The codes are rolling out in the US and other countries ahead of Google's Made by Google event on Aug. 12, where the Pixel 11 lineup (base model, two Pro variants, and a foldable) and likely a smartwatch are expected to be announced. Live coverage is planned.
Tonies launches the Toniebox Lite, a smaller, lighter $79.99 version of the Toniebox designed for on-the-go listening. It plays Tonies but omits games, weighs less, and offers about 6 hours of battery life (vs 9 hours for the original). Pre-orders start July 27 at Walmart and Tonies’ site, with an Aug 22 US release and Oct 23 wider retail rollout, expanding the brand’s screen-free storytelling ecosystem.
Samsung opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 with an August 7 launch, offering US discounts including $200 off Fold models, $150 off Flip, plus a $100 PayPal promo code and up to $1,200 (Fold) / $600 (Flip) trade-in credits; Amazon gift-card promos add $350 for Fold models and $200 for Flip, with additional trade-in credits varying by model, while Samsung also refreshes its wearables with the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 and the piece notes competing foldables from Google and Motorola.
GTA 6’s $100 digital Ultimate Edition is the top pre-ordered version in nine territories—including the US, UK, and Japan—according to Tweaktown’s PlayStation Store data as of July 20. The base $80 game remains pricier than typical, but interest in early access and extra content is driving demand for the pricier edition, a trend also seen with Halo and Wolverine. The data suggests players are willing to pay a premium for digital-only releases with extra perks, despite backlash over no discs.
Focus Entertainment, Asobo Studio and Neamedia Icons unveil a Collector’s Box for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, the prequel to A Plague Tale, featuring a Sophia and Theseus figurine, a premium SteelBook, exclusive art prints, and a replica ring. Pre-orders are live in Europe with delivery by the end of October; Americas and Asia will get access later. Resonance launches August 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Epic), with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere.
Following GTA 6’s price reveal, fans reportedly aimed to snag the $100 Ultimate Edition for free by leveraging Microsoft Rewards, which offers points for store purchases and Bing searches; the buzz includes Xbox claiming record orders while Sony touts PS5 performance, and headlines highlight controversy over what content is locked behind the Ultimate Edition.