All articles tagged with #preorder
Nintendo Life reports Rhythm Heaven Groove will launch on July 2, 2026 for Nintendo Switch at £33.99 / $39.99, with pre-orders live in EU and NA eShops; a boxed physical version is also planned and can be pre-ordered at the same price from the North American My Nintendo Store, with vibrant box art.
Pokemon Center has launched a limited Early Access program that lets a subset of US, Canada, and UK newsletter subscribers receive a unique, non-transferable invitation to buy popular items before the wider release; eligibility criteria aren’t published, invitations are single-use and may expire, and availability isn’t guaranteed, with the Chaos Rising preorder likely among potential items.
Amazon kicks off the first pre-order discounts on Apple's Studio Display lineup, with three models discounted up to $300, bringing prices to $1,849–$1,999 for 27-inch 5K displays with built-in camera, speakers, and mic.
Amazon is offering the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Perfect Order Booster Bundle for preorder at $59.99, cheaper than market value and backed by Amazon’s preorder price guarantee that locks in the lowest price through the release date (March 27). The bundle includes six booster packs (10 cards each) and could yield Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Clefable ex, Mega Starmie ex, or Meowth ex, though high-value pulls aren’t guaranteed in today’s hot market.
The Verge rounds up preorder deals for Apple’s upcoming MacBooks and other launches (shipping March 11), highlighting gift-card promos: Best Buy offers $25 with the MacBook Neo, $50 with the MacBook Air, and $100 with the MacBook Pro; Samsung Galaxy S26 models land $100–$200 gift cards on Amazon, and Google’s Pixel 10A comes with a $100 gift card through Best Buy/Amazon. The piece also flags other deals (Birdbuddy feeder, Marathon on Steam) in this week’s tech bargains.
Bandai Namco reveals Echoes of Aincrad, a customizable JRPG set in the floating Aincrad, featuring real-time action combat and strong partner synergies. Players create a unique hero, tailor gear and abilities, and explore a vast world with quests and dungeons. The game is planned for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Deluxe, Ultimate, and Standard editions and Day 1 bonus content; preorders are open ahead of a July 2026 release (listed as 10/07/2026).
Amazon is taking preorders for the Google Pixel 10a at $499, bundling a physical $100 Amazon gift card with the phone; the budget device launches March 5 and features a 6.3-inch 1080x2424 display with 60-120Hz adaptive refresh, Google Tensor G4, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, a 48MP/13MP rear camera setup and a 13MP selfie camera, in Lavender, Berry, Fog, and Obsidian.
Samsung announced the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, with preorders open ahead of a March 11 launch. Prices start at $899.99 for the S26, $1,099.99 for the S26 Plus, and $1,299.99 for the S26 Ultra (256GB base on the Ultra). Retailer promos vary: Amazon and Best Buy offer gift cards or discounts (up to $200 on Ultra; $100–$200 on other models depending on storage), Samsung is also offering preorder credits, and major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) are running bill-credit promos including free devices with trade-ins. The S26 family features a privacy display on the Ultra, AI features via Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Gemini, and larger batteries across the lineup (6.3–6.9-inch displays; 4,000–5,000mAh). Preorders are available from Samsung, Amazon, and Best Buy.
Samsung’s Galaxy Reserve program is back for 2026, offering up to $900 off a Galaxy S26 preorder with trade-in, plus a $30 credit and a chance at $5,000 Samsung cash; signup requires only a name and email with no purchase commitment, and the $900 trade-in credit is expected to unlock for the public after Unpacked on Feb 25, with the best odds if you already own an S25 or S24 Ultra.
Silent Hill: Townfall’s $50 PS5 physical edition has appeared on Amazon and Best Buy with a 2026 release window. The game, developed by Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, switches to a first‑person perspective set in 1996’s foggy Scottish town of St. Amelia, following protagonist Simon Ordell as he uses a handheld TV to aid stealth. Preorder bonuses haven’t been revealed. The piece also notes other upcoming Konami titles like Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 and Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse.
A premium K-Pop themed collectible, the Demon Hunters figure, is priced at $280 and is now available for preorder, signaling a high-end addition to pop-culture merchandise.
The NexPhone, finally shipping in 2026, blends Android on the go with Windows 11 that can boot to a full PC mode when connected to a monitor. It uses the Qualcomm QCM6490 (Windows on ARM) with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 6.58-inch 120Hz display, and a 5,000mAh battery, with dual-boot options (Windows 11 or Debian). Priced at $549 with a $199 deposit and EU shipping, it includes a USB-C hub and targets as a PC‑replacement smartphone.
Nintendo is releasing Light Purple and Light Green Joy-Con 2 controllers for the Switch 2, available for preorder at $99.99, with a release date set for February 12, coinciding with the launch of the game Mario Tennis Fever.
Lego has announced its new Smart Play system featuring the Smart Brick, a tiny computer that adds interactive lighting and sounds to builds, with three Star Wars sets available for preorder starting March 1, 2026, ranging from $69.99 to $159.99.
LEGO has announced its first Smart Play sets featuring interactive Smart Bricks, Minifigures, and Tags, with three Star Wars-themed sets available for preorder, launching on March 1, including the Emperor's Throne Room Duel, Luke's X-Wing, and Vader's TIE Fighter, offering enhanced play with sound and light features.