Ex-GTA boss Dan Houser has an explanation for why he believes the Grand Theft Auto franchise has been so successful for Rockstar Games, and it might not surprise you, but it's fascinating hearing him recall some history.

In a brief conversation with Channel 4's Sunday Brunch on November 23, the English producer and writer was asked if what led to GTA's mega-success had anything to do with the fact that the game is this sort of simulation for the version of ourselves that we can't actually live out.

"I think partly," Houser said. "I think it's partly that, partly it put you in this exaggerated cinematic world, and mostly I would argue because it was this sense of freedom. Before that, games were either a shooting game or a driving game or a simulation game, and [GTA] was all three smashed together in a way that felt very free. And just, also, you know, when people talk about the metaverse or this digital world, those were the first games that showed you this idea of living in this fake place."

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Pokemon 24-Inch Plushies

$25 (was $60)

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A bunch of Pokemon plushies are on sale at Walmart for Black Friday, including 24-inch figures of iconic pocket monsters like Pikachu and Charizard. Psyduck, Dragonite, and Sprigatito are also among the discounted plushies, all of which are just $25 apiece (normally $60). These giant stuffed figures could make an awesome holiday gift for the Pokemon fans in your life, or you as a cuddly accent for your bedroom, game room, or living room. We've listed all of the stuffed Pokemon deals below, along with a selection of other collectible plushies available in Walmart's Black Friday sale.

Pokemon 24-Inch Plushies$25 (was $60)

There are five different Pokemon plushies eligible for the $35 discount: Psyduck, Charizard, Pikachu, Dragonite, and Sprigatito. All five are made of extra soft materials, are officially licensed Pokemon products, and clock in at an impressive two feet in size. All five look pretty great, though the Pikachu and Dragonite models might be the most adorable. Pikachu is wearing its signature smile, while Dragonite is giving a friendly wave. For something even cheaper (and slightly smaller), the Sleeping Pichu 18-Inch Plush is on sale $20.46 (was $30). This is yet another officially licensed plushie made with ultra-soft materials.

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• Charizard 24-inch Plush -- $25 ($60)
• Dragonite 24-inch Plush -- $25 ($60)
• Pichu 18-inch Plush -- $20.46 ($30)
• Pikachu 24-inch Plush -- $25 ($60)
• Psyduck 24-inch Plush -- $25 ($60)
• Sprigatito 24-inch Plush -- $25 ($60)

Beyond these stuffed Pokemon characters, a few other plushies are also on sale for just $25 in Walmart's Black Friday sale. This includes a Jumbo 30-inch Stitch Plush based on Disney's popular fuzzy blue alien. If you're a lover of cartoon dogs, you can also grab a giant 36-inch Bluey Plush or a 27-inch Snoopy, both of which are part of Walmart's sale. You'll also find a few Winnie the Pooh characters on sale, including a 26-inch Pooh Plush. Check the list below for more Plushie deals in Walmart's Black Friday Sale. And don't forget to check GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub, which we're updating continuously throughout the holiday shopping season with all the best discounts.

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The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has confirmed that his studio used artificial intelligence technologies for his new game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, but he believes AI should help--not replace--humans in the development process.

Tomaszkiewicz told Eurogamer that his team at Rebel Wolves used AI to create character voices for The Blood of the Dawnwalker's early tests before the company hired actors later on.

"We wanted to have it as soon as possible to test the game and iterate on it. And then when we decided the story was great and it worked, we started the proper recordings with the actors. This is the use of the AI we had in our company," he said. "I think that it's quite reasonable."

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This month's big Xbox update adds several titles to the list of games you can stream from your personal library, among other features.

An Xbox Wire post touts that there are over 1,000 games in the "Stream your own game collection" library, including recent releases Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide. Keep in mind that only Xbox Game Pass subscribers can stream their owned games. The extensive list of supported games is on the Xbox website.

Meanwhile, Microsoft has finally launched the beta for its Gaming Copilot AI assistant on the Xbox mobile app. Gaming Copilot, which has already rolled out on Windows PCs, is essentially a chatbot that "knows what’s happening in your game in real-time," allowing you to ask questions and seek tips and strategies.

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Microsoft and Asus have rolled out a new update for the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, with the primary focus on default game profiles. That's the descriptor for titles to not only run well themselves, but to make sure the handheld is running efficiently as well--without owners having to tinker with settings.

On Xbox Wire, the highlighted example for how default game profiles will work with ROG Xbox Ally handhelds is demonstrated with Hollow Knight: Silksong. By enacting the setting after the update, the metroidvania game should gain "nearly an hour of battery life compared to performance mode while still delivering smooth 120fps gameplay." Default game profiles are starting in preview with 40 titles available, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Other improvements as part of the Xbox-branded handheld update are faster loading for your games library and "improved gamepad response after login." In addition, Microsoft and Asus have teased future tweaks for the devices. They want to enhance "sleep and wake reliability" as well as add AI-powered automatic super resolution, for instance. Additionally, next week the plan is to introduce a game-save-sync indicator so you know when your progress is properly stored in the cloud to use on another system.

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The trading card game ecosystem has become very crowded in recent years. Longtime stalwarts, like Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering, have been joined by One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Gundam all in the last three years, and more companies are entering the space quickly.

The most recent name to throw its cards on the table (literally) is Riot Games with Riftbound, a trading card game centered around the champions and worlds of the ultra-popular League of Legends. Its first set, Origins, released late last month, and has already been deemed a massive sales success. Yet based on the recent Riftbound PAX Unplugged panel, it seems as though this is just the beginning of Riot's big plans for the game moving forward--and they want everyone to be a part of them.

According to Riftbound head designer Dave Guskin, there's one simple reason why Riftbound is so appealing (and easy to play) for new players: It was designed for everyone. "We designed Riftbound, first and foremost, to be an easy game to get into with your friends," Guskin said. "It's really welcoming to those who are familiar with other TCGs, and if you love League, we have done a lot to try to make the champions feel here the way they feel there."

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Splitgate 2 is finally getting out of its long beta phase. The developers confirmed that the beta will end on December 4, when the servers will shut down so they can prepare everything for the full launch later that month. When this happens, the Beta Season, all active battle passes, and everyone's seasonal ranks will come to an end.

"Since launching the beta in May, this game has majorly transformed," the team said about how much the game has changed. "We started with factions and abilities, and we've rebuilt the entire foundation about what makes Splitgate special: portals, movement, and pure gameplay."

Splitgate's world is basically a futuristic sport where combat arenas are set up for high-tech portal battles. Players are dropped into zones with weapons scattered around, and the whole point is to outplay people using smart portal tricks, quick movement, and good aim. The gameplay feels like a mix of classic arena shooters and mind-bending portal tactics, where you can surprise enemies from almost any angle.

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That new Hyrule Warriors game, Age of Imprisonment, will get a free update this week that adds new content, such as challenges to complete and weapons to unlock.

Nintendo of America posted about the free update on X on November 25. Landing in the game on November 27, you'll be able to battle against enemies for "additional in-game rewards." This includes two new weapons, a new Sync Strike for Zelda and Calamo, and more.

Unlock new challenges in a free update for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Nov 27. Take on fearsome enemies to earn additional in-game rewards including two new weapons, a new Sync Strike for Zelda and Calamo, and more! pic.twitter.com/ADRlQJBu5E

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 25, 2025

According to Nintendo Everything, you'll get access to multiple Battle Challenges and Hyrule Challenges after you've cleared the main campaign, alongside new enemy types for you to fight. There's a Greatsword of Light and a Spear of the Upper Guard you can equip to the mysterious golem and warriors of various races. And you have Zelda and Calamo's new Sync Strike, which apparently sees Calamo throw a boomerang that Zelda will call back with the power of time, as well as a Sync Strike with the Block Golem, which is this powerful spinning attack that knocks down weak enemies.

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A new Nintendo Switch 2 software patch is out, and besides the usual stability improvements, it addresses some small but noteworthy problems.

Nintendo says that the version 21.0.1 update fixes two error codes that occur on a Nintendo Switch 1 when attempting a system transfer to a Nintendo Switch 2 through local communication. The more prevalent note is a fix for when "wireless controllers or Bluetooth audio devices were unable to connect" after waking a Switch 2 up from Sleep mode or turning off Airplane mode.

While the Bluetooth wireless connectivity problem was not widely reported, several users on Reddit shared that they experienced issues with their Bluetooth headsets and expressed joy over the patch. Switch 2 owners also pointed out that after the 21.0.1 patch, the Switch 1 version of the fan-favorite Nier: Automata now functions properly on Switch 2 after having compatibility issues.

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One of the biggest year-end questions people have about the gaming industry this year is whether or not Battlefield 6 will outsell Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a feat that would end a 20-year run of Call of Duty's dominance. It remains to be seen if that will happen, and while we wait for the data to come in, Circana's Mat Piscatella has shared some data points about the shooter category in the US.

To begin with, Piscatella pointed out that the last shooter game to outsell a Call of Duty title in the US over a full year was Gears of War in 2006. The last FPS to beat Call of Duty was Star Wars: Battlefront II in 2005.

Call of Duty has reigned supreme in the US not just in the shooter and FPS categories, but generally as well. A Call of Duty game has finished the year as the best-selling title for 13 of the past 16 years, the exceptions being 2013 (GTA 5), 2018 (Red Dead Redemption II), and 2023 (Hogwarts Legacy).

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Disney+ and Hulu Bundle (With Ads)

$5/month (was $13/month)

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Black Friday sales are officially here, and while the shopping event brings great deals on video games, Blu-rays, and books, you can also save on streaming subscriptions with this limited-time Black Friday deal on the Disney+, and Hulu (With Ads) bundle, dropping the price to just $5/month (normally $13/month) for 12 months. The discount will save you $96 over the course of the year--so if you've been looking for a cheap way to watch Hulu exclusives or your favorite Disney movies, this is a pretty great time to sign up.

Disney+ and Hulu Bundle (With Ads) $5/month (was $13/month)

This deal is only available to new and eligible returning subscribers, but if you qualify, it's a cheap way to take care of your streaming needs for 2026. For the holidays, you'll get access to hits like Home Alone, A Christmas Story, The Polar Express, and The Santa Clause. And if you have kids at home, they can look forward to upcoming shows like the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. There are also two Taylor Swift releases coming to the platform, including a docuseries and a film covering the final concert of The Eras Tour. Check out the list below for a few more notable films and series available on Disney+ and Hulu.

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• Andor
• Bob's Burgers
• Frozen
• The Handmaid's Tale
• Lilo & Stitch
• The Mandalorian
• Moana 2
• Mufasa: The Lion King
• One-Punch Man
• Weapons

Beyond all the shows on Disney+ and Hulu, folks who subscribe can access a variety of secondary perks. On December 1, Disney+ is rolling out its annual 12 Days of Disney+ Perks program, which sees a variety of limited-time offers each day, and joining now means you're eligible for all the special offers. While the list of perks is a mystery until each one is revealed, previous years have included discounts on DoorDash Dashpasses, Disney merch drops, coupons for Disney Parks & Resorts, and more. Hulu is running a similar promotion, though specifics are yet to be announced.

The Disney+ Hulu (With Ads) discount runs until December 1, so you only have a few days to sign up at this discounted rate. Note that once the promotional period is over, your subscription will automatically roll over to the full $13/month price, unless you cancel ahead of time.

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Anime is real in Assassin's Creed Shadows' version of feudal Japan, with the game's latest free title update introducing a quest based on Attack on Titan. Players only have a limited time to experience the eerie Crystal Cave and discover its secrets, however, as the AoT quest is only available from November 25 to December 22.

The new mission brings protagonists Naoe and Yasuke to the mysterious Crystal Cave, where dark experiments threaten to unleash a new type of threat on feudal Japan. Explore the cave's depths and stop a mysterious cult from turning their kidnapped Titan-Shifter into a major problem.

The new quest is available to all players who have unlocked Yasuke as a playable character, and can be unlocked by talking to quest-giver Ada in the Yamashiro region, North of Hanazo Tower. Players will be able to loot new cosmetics for their hideout throughout the quest, and will be rewarded upon completion with a new crystal katana for Naoe.

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When Fortnite dropped its Simpsons mini-season earlier this month, dataminers discovered evidence that a SpongeBob collaboration was also on the horizon. Now, reports suggest Fortnite's plans with Paramount go beyond just SpongeBob, with "many" other Paramount franchises lined up for the battle royale game.

Alongside the Simpsons season launch on November 1, Epic introduced the new Sidekicks feature to Fortnite--small pet or minion creatures that follow players around. Regular Fortnite leaker SamLeakss has now reported that "many" Paramount-owned characters will soon be coming to the game as Sidekicks.

There's no information yet on the characters or series that might be included, but Paramount has a huge roster of popular franchises, with its portfolio including both Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. Some of its biggest series include SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, South Park, Dora the Explorer, and Paw Patrol--though it seems unlikely that the franchises aimed at younger kids will be added to a video game like Fortnite.

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It's coming up to a decade since Nintendo released Star Fox Zero for the Wii U in 2016. But if Nintendo won't get around to it, someone else has something very similar. Giles Goddard--one of the programmers of the original Star Fox--is working on Wild Blue Skies, a new on-rails sky shooter that looks and feels a lot like his former franchise.

IGN debuted the new gameplay video for Wild Blue Skies, which covers the entirety of the second stage, Hurricane. It's enough to give you Star Fox 64 flashbacks as Bowie Stray, an anthropomorphic pilot dog, leads his squadron--Chuck, Roe, and Thorne--into battle during a raging storm. And it gives us enough of the new team's personalities that we can say Thorne is definitely the Slippy Toad of this group.

Goddard and his team at Chuhai Labs keep up the banter between Bowie and his group throughout the stage. And when Boss--that is his name--shows up to fight them at the end of the level, even he gets in on the chatter. The final version of the game will feature multiple biomes for the team to fly over, and Bowie can already do a Fox McCloud-style barrel roll.

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Silent Hill f Day One Edition (Amazon-Exclusive)

$50 (was $70)

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Silent Hill f Standard Edition

$50 (was $70)

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The Silent Hill series saw its first all-new entry in the series earlier this year with Silent Hill f. The game expands the series' narrative scope with a new setting, new characters, and overhauled gameplay systems that make of one of the scariest games of the year. And while the game only recently launched back in late September, it's already on sale thanks to early Black Friday discounts at Amazon and Best Buy. You can pick up the Amazon-exclusive Silent Hill f Day One Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for $50 (originally $70), which includes with a double-sided poster featuring art from the game and some digital bonuses. Meanwhile, at Best Buy, you can pick up the Silent Hill f standard edition, which is also down to $50 (was $70).

Silent Hill f Day One Edition (Amazon-Exclusive) $50 (was $70)

The Day One Edition is exclusive to Amazon and includes a physical poster and a handful of extra in-game items. The cover art also features an emblem in the upper left denoting it's the Day One Edition. Here's what you'll get:

• Silent Hill f base game
• A double-sided poster featuring protagonist Shimizu Hanako
• White Sailor School Uniform
• Peony Umamori
• Item Pack: Shriveled Abura-age, Divine Water, and First-aid Kit

Amazon's deal applies to the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game.

See at Amazon Silent Hill f Standard Edition $50 (was $70)

The Silent Hill f standard edition doesn't include the bonuses from the Day One Edition, but you're at least getting the full game at a $20 discount thanks to Best Buy's deal, which applies to both the PS5 and Xbox Series X physical versions. Since it's the same price as the Day One Edition, we recommend going for the standard edition only if the Day One Edition sells out at Amazon.

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Silent Hill f captures the challenging, claustrophobic gameplay and dreary, macabre settings the series is known for, but moves the horror from the U.S. to Japan for the first time. With a new story, setting, and combat mechanics, Silent Hill f is both a good place to start if you're new to the series, and a benchmark moving forward, according to GameSpot's review by Jessica Cogswell.

If you're looking for more survival horror deals, you can also grab the Silent Hill 2 Remake on PS5 for $30 (was $50) at both Amazon and Best Buy. Silent Hill titles are known for their deep exploration of human trauma fear, and Silent Hill 2 is the series' most apt example of this. As part of our best games of 2024 list, it expertly recaptured the original version's harrowing story, but with higher fidelity visuals, new voice acting, overhauled and expanded gameplay, and modern quality-of-life features.

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Lego Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon

$765 (was $850) | 7,541 Pieces

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Lego Star Wars UCS Jabba's Sail Barge

$450 (was $500) | 3,942 Pieces

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Lego Star Wars UCS Jango Fett's Firespray-Class Starship

$270 (was $300) | 2,970 Pieces

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Lego Star Wars collectors can secure rare discounts on three Ultimate Collector Series models during Walmart's Black Friday sale. The enormous and intricately designed UCS Millennium Falcon is discounted to $765 (was $850). The 7,541-piece display model is one of the five largest building sets by piece count in Lego history. You can also save $50 on Jabba's Sail Barge, the 3,943-piece replica of The Khetanna from Return of the Jedi. On the "budget" side of Lego Star War UCS is the 2,970-piece Jango Fett's Firespray-Class Starship, which released on Star Wars Day this year and is on sale for $270 (was $300).

On the actual budget side of Star Wars Lego sets, Walmart's sale features several great smaller models for up to 50% off. The 654-piece Tantive IV Starship is up for grabs for only $40 (was $80). You could pair it with Boarding the Tantive IV, a Lego Star Wars diorama featured in Walmart's and Amazon's Black Friday Lego sale for $38.49 (was $55). Walmart is the only retailer outside of the Lego Store that sells the 630-piece Executor Super Star Destroyer, which is also discounted to $40 (was $70).

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Gaming Laptops on sale at Amazon

Get a portable powerhouse in these early Black Friday deals

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Several early Black Friday deals are live, and if you're looking to upgrade to a gaming laptop, Amazon is offering steep discounts on models from top brands like Asus, MSI, and Acer. While there are dozens of great models listed, we've gone ahead and selected five of the best gaming laptop deals in Amazon's sale in case you're looking for recommendations on where to start.

Some of the standout deals include the Asus ROG Strix G16 laptops. Amazon has two different configurations on sale, starting at $1,200 (was $1,500). The second model is on sale for and $1,424 (was $1,900). It has a Nebula Display with a 240Hz refresh rate. Both laptops are designed to make potential RAM and SSD upgrades simple with their easy-access shells.

The MSI Katana can handle a wide variety of games using its Intel Core i9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and 32GB of RAM. On sale for $1,370 (was $1,680), this is one of the powerhouse laptops on sale, and it features a rebuilt thermal system to help keep the hardware cooled during intense gaming sessions.

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Cronos: The New Dawn (PS5)

$40 (was $60)

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Cronos: The New Dawn (Switch 2)

$45 (was $60)

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This year has been a strong one for survival horror games, and one of the highlights has been Cronos: The New Dawn, an original horror game from Bloober Team, the studio behind last year's critically acclaimed Silent Hill 2 remake. The sci-fi horror adventure launched just a few weeks ago back in September, but thanks to Amazon's Black Friday sale, you can grab Cronos: The New Dawn for up to 30% off. The discount varies between platforms--the PS5 version is just $40 (was $60), while the Switch 2 edition is discounted to $45 (was $60). This is the biggest price cut we've seen for the physical edition, but it will only be available for a limited time.

Cronos: The New Dawn (PS5) $40 (was $60)

Set in a futuristic rendition of Eastern Europe that has been radically altered due to a mysterious event, players step into the boots of the Traveler. Using time travel, the Traveler journeys back to 1980s Poland on behalf of a group known as The Collective to rescue key people before they die in the coming cataclysm. The Traveler has an arsenal of weapons to keep mutants at bay, but failing to dispose of their remains properly will result in surviving enemies fusing with the corpses to create a tougher and more dangerous creature.

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The Switch 2 version of Cronos: The New Dawn runs at a mostly stable 30fps. Some graphical concessions have been made, but the overall tone and atmosphere have been retained. This is a Game Key card version of the game, and it requires 25GB of storage space on the Switch 2.

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"While it doesn't achieve the incredible heights of the Silent Hill 2 remake, Cronos earns its own name in the genre with an intense sci-fi horror story that will do well to satisfy anyone's horror fix, provided they can stomach its sometimes brutal enemy encounters," Mark Delaney wrote in GameSpot's review, scoring the game 8/10.

If you're looking for more early Black Friday video game deals, check out the links below to see all the discounts for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X games available now. We've also compiled roundups for discounted Blu-rays, Lego sets, graphic novels, and more at GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub.

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Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable

$200 (was $450)

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Music streaming might be convenient, but it lacks the quality of physical media. You can find out for yourself just how good vinyl can sound in the modern era with this Black Friday deal on the Sony PS-LX310BT turntable, which is just $200 (normally $450) at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Sony store. This belt-driven turntable was introduced several years ago, and it blends classic audio technology with a few high-tech features, like Bluetooth connectivity. It's a great, user-friendly turntable choice, especially while it's nearly 60% off right now.

Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable $200 (was $450)

Designed to be a plug-and-play turntable, the PS-LX310BT is a user-friendly option for anyone looking to purchase their first device in this category. It has a fully automatic design and setting up the drive belt can easily be done in a few minutes.

While the body is mostly plastic, the Sony turntable does have an aluminum die-cast platter and pipe tonearm. The included RCA cables let you plug it directly into a stereo system, but for wireless listening, you can connect Bluetooth-enabled devices like speakers and headphones.

Other features include two speeds--33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm--a built-in switchable phono/line-out phono preamp, three gain settings, a vibration-dampening slip mat, and a removable dust cover.

See at Amazon See at Best Buy See at Sony Store Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $248 (was $400)

Since you can connect a wireless headset to the turntable, we'd recommend grabbing one of Sony's popular noise-canceling headphones to go with this. Normally $400, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale for $248, and they come in four distinct colors. The big draw is the noise-canceling features, which use what Sony calls "Auto NC Optimizer" to automatically adjust the function based on your environment.

The headphones also feature a lightweight design with soft leather, a battery life of up to 30 hours, and a selection of touch-control settings for media playback and communication.

• Black
• Midnight Blue
• Silver
• Smoky Pink

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We've also included several Bluetooth speakers below from Bose, Sony, and JBL that are on sale for Black Friday. While a stereo system is preferred for turntables, you can still get a high-quality audio experience from these devices, and their wireless nature helps reduce cable management. The other benefit is that this also makes it easier to transport your turntable to a function or a party, and there is a wide variety of speakers to choose from. JBL has pocket-friendly devices like the JBL Go, while Sony's range includes multi-function speakers with a similar design aesthetic to the turntable. Check out these and other audio gear deals in the list below. And once you've browsed those, head over to GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub for more of the latest discounts.

More Black Friday Audio Gear Deals

• Bose
  • Bose Soundlink+ -- $190 ($270)
  • Bose Soundlink Micro -- $89 ($119)
  • Bose Soundlink Flex -- $120 ($150)
  • Bose Soundlink Revolve+ -- $180 ($300)
• Sony
  • Sony SRS-XB100 -- 443 ($65)
  • Sony SRS-XP700 Party Speaker -- $348 ($550)
  • Sony ULT Field 5 Bluetooth Speaker -- $195 ($350)
  • Sony HT-S2000 3.1 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar -- $298 ($500)
• JBL
  • JBL Go 3 (Black) -- $30 ($40)
  • JBL Go 3 (Blue) -- $30 ($40)
  • JBL Xtreme 2 -- $150 ($200)
  • JBL Extreme 3 -- $200 ($330)

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Mario Kart Canvas Racing Jacket Kids (Red)

$50

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Mario Kart Canvas Racing Jacket Kids (White)

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Mario Kart Canvas Racing Jacket Adults (White)

$70

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Discounts on Blu-rays, video games, and TVs are par for the course during Black Friday, but Target is also offering some limited-edition fashion during this time of the year, including limited-edition Mart Kart Canvas Racing Jackers. These jackets look like authentic racing attire you'd seen worn by drivers and pit crew in real-world racing events, but they sport logos, emblems, and other details inspired by the Mario Kart series. The Jacket is available in red and white kid sizes for $50, or $70 for Adu for adult sizes.

Mario Kart Canvas Racing Jacket Kids (Red) $50

The first jacket design in stock at Target is a bold red racing jacket. It has the Mario Kart logo embroidered on the right sleeve and on the shoulders, a fully embroidered back emblem celebrating the game's 1992 debut, and badges on the chest that pay tribute to the classic game. It's complemented by black and white accents, and this jacket is tailored for kids.

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The white canvas jacket is a vintage-inspired piece of clothing. Made from 100% cotton heavyweight canvas, it has the Mario Kart logo on the right sleeve and shoulders, black and red accents, and the back is full of adverts found in classic Mario Kart games. You'll find several in-game companies here, like Bowser Oil, Bob-Omb Plugs, and more. This jacket is also sized for kids.

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For grown-ups looking to wear Mario Kart-inspired clothing, the white canvas jacket is also available in general adult sizes.

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If you're looking for more gifts for the Nintendo fan in your life, you're in luck. Nintendo's official Black Friday deals are now live, with plenty of games, Amiibo figures, and other official merch on sale while supplies last. Switch and Switch 2 owners can check out our guide on a the over 150 games on sale, or check the links below for even more Nintendo Black Friday deals. And for deals on other video games, Blu-rays, collecitbles, and more, check out GameSpot's Black Friday Deals Hub.

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Nintendo Black Friday 2025 Game Sale

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