All articles tagged with #preorder
Microsoft has opened preorders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, a high-end mini PC priced at $5,999. The device, which ships in November, features 128GB of unified memory and is designed for running large local AI models. It is part of a broader launch of Nvidia-powered Surface devices aimed at developers and creators.
Taylor Swift announced a new single titled 'Patient Zero' with a September 25 release date, and it’s available to preorder in multiple formats (including an acoustic and piano version with alternate cover art). The release marks her first new music since last year’s The Life of a Showgirl, and Swift has teased the track with a website countdown and cryptic Easter eggs across social media and promos.
Walmart is discounting the physical copy of Metroid Ravenous by $10, bringing the price to $59.88 from $69.99, with the game launching January 28, 2027. The preorder discount mirrors Walmart’s other preorder promos and may disappear over time, making the price roughly the same as the digital version.
Apple kicks off preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max (sales start Sept 18) with the iPhone Duo preorder in October; older iPhone 17 Pro models are discounted by up to £150. Samsung counters with discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 (up to £250 off), while the Galaxy S26 lineup also goes on sale—Ultra £400 off, S26+ £370 off, S26 £250 off, and S26 FE £50 off. The latest foldables use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and the S26 FE carries 6.7-inch AMOLED, Exynos 2500, and a 4,900mAh battery with a triple-camera system.
Nintendo is releasing a Zelda-themed Switch 2 40th Anniversary Edition with a black-and-gold finish and Triforce artwork, featuring upgraded hardware and 4K docked output. Preorders opened for an Oct. 29 launch at about $520. Retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, and Nintendo are restocking, but stock is currently limited or sold out; the bundle includes the console, dock, and Zelda-themed Joy-Con 2 controllers (game sold separately).
GTA 6 is getting a limited-edition Vice City-inspired DualSense controller with US pre-orders live across Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop and PlayStation Direct, while UK listings surface at Amazon, PS Direct, EE and others. The Black variant is PS Direct exclusive and the White version is widely available (price around $84 in the US; £74 in the UK). Stock is fluctuating—some retailers sold out quickly while restocks and additional listings (Amazon, Target, EE, etc.) are likely—so buyers should monitor multiple retailers and queue strategies for a chance at grabbing the limited-edition pads.
A rumor roundup claims an upcoming OM System PEN camera will be announced soon, with preorder links going live at 7am GMT across retailers like BHphoto and Amazon; an update notes a one-hour delay, and the post also touches on talk of a new MFT camera from Songdian and ongoing questions about the PEN lineup, while noting affiliate links in the post.
Sony’s survival-horror franchise returns with Until Dawn 2, a game framed around a ghost-hunting YouTube show called Dead True, set to launch January 28, 2027 (pre-orders start September 10). Players guide a group of young creators through Blackwood Sanatorium, HorrorCon, and a Pacific Island, with choices driving who lives or dies. A returning Dr. Hill may appear, and pre-orders include cosmetic content tied to his character.
The demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword left the author impressed with weighty, satisfying combat and demon dismemberment, presenting a fresh starting point for newcomers. A Fanatical preorder deal offers about 18% off (57.39 USD / 49.19 GBP) with pre-launch bonuses and an easier mode to help players ease into the action.
Amazon has kicked off preorder pricing for Apple's M6 Mac mini, with the 256GB model at $879.99 and the 512GB model at $1,069.99, ahead of the Sept. 22 launch.
Backbone is marking Xbox's 25th birthday with a limited-run Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition, available in three heritage-inspired colorways (crystal clear, iconic blue, bold orange) sold as blind boxes and shipping Oct. 20 for $159.99 through Backbone and Best Buy. The controller preserves the Backbone Pro design—USB‑C wired or Bluetooth wireless with up to 40 hours of battery life—and adds Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play support, plus a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for eligible new subscribers.
Xbox marks its 25th anniversary with the Designed for Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, a preorder lineup of limited-edition gear in translucent green from partners like Razer, 8BitDo, Backbone, PowerA, and GameSir, including the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K Xbox Edition, BlackWidow V4 75%, Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed, 8BitDo X25 Charging Dock, Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition, PowerA Sling Bag, and GameSir X5 Lite for Xbox.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches with two five-day beta sessions: Early Access for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC from Aug 21–25 (preload starts Aug 20) for players who preorder; Open Beta runs Aug 28–Sep 1 with preload starting Aug 26 for all players. Access codes can come from preordering the game or via an active Discord Nitro subscription; the Open Beta does not require a code.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says the majority of GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition, with pre-orders overall outperforming expectations as buyers opt for the premium package that adds exclusive content; the company also raised its fiscal 2027 outlook, noting GTA 6’s momentum while stressing Take-Two’s business is largely digital.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says GTA 6 preorders are vastly beyond internal expectations, but the company will not publish raw numbers because they could mislead investors since demand curves are unpredictable; he notes that no units have been sold yet and preorders could pull future sales forward. GTA 6 launches November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at $80 and is expected to be 2026’s biggest game, with potential a boost from the next evolution of GTA Online.