ROG Xbox Ally X Gaming Handheld

Price TBA | Releases October 16

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ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld

Price TBA | Releases October 16

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The ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X launch in less than a month, but as with many new tech products this year, there's some uncertainty on the price of the first Xbox-branded handhelds. Official price points have yet to be confirmed by Microsoft or Asus. As such, it's unclear when preorders will be available ahead of the ROG Xbox Ally's October 16 launch. Clarity on these questions could come very soon, though.

With Xbox hosting a livestream at the Tokyo Game Show this week, we wouldn't be surprised if more details are revealed during the event. The Xbox presentation is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, at 3 AM PT / 6 AM ET. Xbox has also said Tokyo Game Show attendees will be able to try the new handhelds on the show floor.

The internet has been rife with rumors about the price of the handhelds, which Xbox co-developed with Asus. Listings for both handhelds have appeared on Amazon and Best Buy. While Amazon has removed its store pages, Best Buy still has both handhelds on its site. At one point, the ROG Xbox Ally was listed at $550, while the ROG Xbox Ally X was $850. The prices were quickly removed, so it's possible the final price points will differ. As we've come to expect, the ongoing tariff situation in the US is playing a major role here. Just last week, Microsoft announced price increases for the Xbox Series X|S in the US; the new prices take effect October 3. With this in mind, the $550/$850 price points are likely the best case scenario.

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I recently got to play around 20 minutes of the newest Hyrule Warriors game, Age of Imprisonment, and there's a lot for fans of Zelda and Musou games to be interested in. For the former, it'll come as exciting news that Age of Imprisonment is canon. While Age of Calamity was pretty wishy-washy with alternate timeline ideas, Nintendo is going all-in for its follow-up and making everything you see in Age of Imprisonment true to the mainline story. We all know what happens in the end with Ganondorf, but there are, of course, a lot of questions about what happened before and after.

From a gameplay standpoint, Age of Imprisonment will let players get their hands on a good variety of characters from the canon and, given what I saw from just Zelda, Rauru, and Mineru, this is a very good roster filled with very exciting prospects.

During my time with Age of Imprisonment, we got to head underground with Rauru, Mineru, and Zelda, the latter of whom mentions that it is her first time in the depths and that she didn't know it existed. Mineru explains that the depths have multiple sites of sacred power and that she's been collecting constructs for her research. She wasn't able to investigate the depths on her own until Zelda and her powers of light came along to give them the ole' beatdown.

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Complete Official Guide

$19.70 (was $25)

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Metal Gear fans are likely busy working their way through the recent Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake, but those looking to add a unique piece to their Metal Gear merch collection back at Mother Base should take a quick detour to procure the official Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain strategy guide. Not only is it--surprisingly--still available at Amazon nearly a decade after it first launched, it's also discounted to $19.70 (was $25).

This a cool piece of official merch for the final game in the Metal Gear series--though if you haven't played the game it's based on yet, you can also grab The Phantom Pain and its standalone prequel chapter, Ground Zeroes, for just $23 on PlayStation or PC with the Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Complete Official Guide $19.70 (was $25)

This paperback guide sits at 368 pages, offering an in-depth look at everything you’d ever need to know about The Phantom Pain. From detailed mission walkthroughs to diagrams and analysis of the game’s many systems, the guide leaves no stone unturned. It also comes with a story recap--so even if you’ve lost track of what’s happening in the convoluted MGS universe, you should be able to dive into MGS V without any trouble.

As an added bonus, it comes with a poster that offers a detailed look at the world map.

The guide was published by Piggback, a company that's published guides for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Cyberpunk 2077, and other high-profile games. It’s also from the same team that previously worked on guides for other Metal Gear Solid titles--so it’s all but guaranteed to offer an accurate, in-depth look at MGS V.

A Collector’s Edition of the guide was also released, but is out of print. This version includes a few exclusive goodies like a lithograph by Yoji Shinkawa and an art gallery. It's hard to come by, but new and used copies occasionally surface from third-party resellers on Amazon.

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Of course, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the title stealing the spotlight right now. Our review gave it a superb 9/10, as it does a wonderful job of remastering one of the best PS2 games for modern audiences. If you’re interested in picking it up, the Tactical Edition is available for $68 at multiple online retailers (was $70). This is essentially the standard physical edition of the game, but it includes some extra DLC. PC players can also purchase the Steam version for just $52.38 (was $70) at Fanatical. Die-hard fans can also grab the $200 physical Collector's Edition, which is still in stock at Amazon. It includes the base game, bonus DLC content, and a selection of collectibles like a diorama display of Snake sneaking through the forest, embroidered patches, and an exclusive metal case for the game.

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Annapurna Interactive went to Tokyo Game Show with three game reveals ready to go, and the results of its three-pronged showcase have resulted in an eclectic slate of upcoming games the company will be publishing. The team showed off a new puzzler in a strangely cozy dystopia, a turn-based RPG that's also part musical, and perhaps most interesting of them all, a game that looks quite like a Legend of Zelda sequel. Here's what you need to know about all three.

D-topia

D-Topia is described as a puzzle game in which you play the role of a "Facilitator" working at the D-topia residential facility. There, you'll address concerns of the residents while uncovering a secret at the heart of the AI-run society. The "perfectly happy world" that the game is set in seems to be nothing more than a facade, and it's up to you to expose the reality of the situation. D-topia is developed by Marumittu Games and it's coming to PC, Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox in 2026.

People of Note

People of Note is one part musical, one part turn-based RPG. Basically, it's the dream game for GameSpot's Jordan Ramee. Both the story and the game's combat mechanics lean into the musical aspect of the experience, giving players a big cast of characters who can belt out solos and beat down rivals. People of Note comes from Iridium Studios in 2026 for PC, Xbox, and PS5.

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PlayStation is releasing a limited-edition God of War-themed DualSense Controller next month. Revealed during the latest State of Play, the God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense Controller is inspired by Kratos' omega tattoo. Preorders for the limited-edition PS5 controller open October 3 at PlayStation Direct and select major retailers. The 20th Anniversary DualSense launches October 23.

God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense Controller $85 | Releases October 23

The new God of War controller isn't as colorful as the God of War: Ragnarok-themed model that released back in 2022. Designed to match Kratos' face tattoo, it is mostly white with a red stripe running along the right grip. The right shoulder/trigger and option buttons are red, the analog sticks are gray, and the rest of the inputs are white.

The God of War 20th Anniversary logo is on the back of the controller.

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Recently, I attended EA's digital preview event for Battlefield 6's single-player campaign. This event gave me access to three full campaign missions, which collectively highlighted a wide variety of environments and mission types. From storming the beaches of Gibraltar in tanks to gritty close-quarters fights in New York City, the preview contained everything you'd expect from a Battlefield campaign: iconic weaponry, grounded military-style aesthetics, and no shortage of explosions and destruction.

Battlefield 6's campaign takes place in 2027 after NATO gets reduced to shambles, and a private military corporation known as Pax Armata has risen to power. This corporation's attempts to further accumulate power threaten to send the world into global conflict. The story follows members of the elite US Marine raiders unit known as Dagger 1-3 as they fight against Pax Armata's forces on a global scale. During this hands-on session, I played missions set in Gibraltar, the United States, and Tajikistan.

I was first introduced to Battlefield 6's third campaign mission, Operation Gladus. This part of the story takes place in the city of Gibraltar, which is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. The mission began with our arrival by water to reach the beaches of Gibraltar, as Pax Armata had seized control of the city. The historic rock of Gibraltar was on my left as we reached land, and it was a stunning view despite the low graphics settings my laptop needed to use.

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Today, during the PlayStation State of Play livestream, Insomniac Games provided a new look at Marvel's Wolverine, the studio's next Marvel superhero adventure. It also revealed that Spartacus actor Liam McIntyre will voice Wolverine in the game.

The trailer pits Wolverine against a few familiar faces, including Omega Red and a giant sentinel. Mystique also put in an appearance, but not necessarily as a friend or foe. Most of Wolverine's enemies appear to be from the Reavers, a group of cyborgs who hate mutants. Insomniac also confirmed that the story will take Wolverine all over the world, from the Canadian wilderness to the streets of Tokyo, as well as to Logan's old stomping grounds in Madripoor.

Marvel's Wolverine was first revealed during the PlayStation Showcase in September 2021, while this new trailer is the first official update for the game since that initial reveal. Insomniac Games suffered a massive data breach in December 2023, and the data released from the breach included some raw footage of a pre-alpha Wolverine build.

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During the September 2025 State of Play, PlayStation revealed a new trailer for Crimson Desert. The trailer concluded with the announcement of the upcoming action-adventure's release date: March 19, 2026.

The trailer uses in-game footage captured on PlayStation 5 Pro, and it looks beautiful. Most of the footage seems to be from cutscenes, but a few clips appear to be gameplay. Given developer Pearl Abyss' track record, it's no surprise to see Crimson Desert have such incredible-looking visuals--that's probably the best part about Black Desert Online.

Other than the release date, the trailer doesn't reveal any new information, but Pearl Abyss has talked about Crimson Desert a lot up to this point. You play as Kliff, one of the last surviving members of the troop known as the Greymanes. Tasked with finding and reuniting the others who managed to escape an ambush that devastated the Greymanes' numbers some time before the main events of the game, Kliff must contend with a multitude of people and cultures across the continent of Pywel.

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Gran Turismo 7 is getting a new major update called Spec III in December, adding new cars, tracks, and features to the popular racing sim. Announced during the PlayStation State of Play, Spec III will arrive in December of this year, and it was announced that the franchise has surpassed 100 million units sold.

The Spec III update will include two new tracks, eight new cars, a new circuit experience, and new features like the data logger. The data logger was shown briefly in the trailer, allowing you to review information about a previous race. You can see your race lines, as well as your throttle, speed, and engine RPM throughout the race via a chart.

Gran Turismo 7 is available exclusively on PS4 and PS5, with no announcement of a PC port, despite Sony now routinely releasing games on the platform.

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As part of the PlayStation State of Play today, Sony announced the next games heading to the PlayStation Plus library of free games.

Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, and Cocoon are all coming to the Essentials tier of PlayStation Plus on October 8. Additionally, Sony announced that The Last of Us Part II Remastered will join the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog on September 26.

PlayStation Plus free games for October 2025

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During today's State of Play, a new look at Housemarque's Saros was shown off. Following the cinematic teaser for the game during the PlayStation February State of Play, this new trailer confirmed the release date is March 20, 2026. It also offered a first look at gameplay and how the protagonist of Arjun Devraj--voiced by Midnight Mass actor Rahul Kohli--can turn every death into a painful learning experience to help him grow stronger.

Saros is a spiritual successor to Housemarque's previous game, Returnal. Similar to that action-packed roguelite, Saros is set on the planet Carcosa, a world inhabited by all manner of creatures looking to stop Devraj's investigation. Caught in the shadow of a sinister eclipse, Devraj has to deal with nightmarish characters that want him dead. It looks like they'll succeed--and frequently--but death is not necessarily the end for Devraj.

The big difference between Saros and Returnal is that there will be permanent resources and progression to help players out should they die during a run. Housemarque says that you will be able to choose and permanently upgrade your loadout from an evolving set of weapons and suit upgrades to help you overcome deadly challenges on Carocosa.

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A new trailer for Bandai-Namco's Code Vein II debuted on the September 24th PlayStation State of Play broadcast. A release date of January 30, 2026 has also been revealed.

Code Vein II is the sequel to 2019's cult-classic vampire-themed action/RPG Code Vein. The game takes place in a dark fantasy world where humans coexist among undead, vampiric beings known as Revenants. A mysterious, malevolent force, the Luna Rapacis, is transforming Revenants into rampaging monstrosities. Your custom-created protagonist character teams up with a time-bending young woman named Lou to discover the origin of the Luna Rapacis and stop the world's decay.

Time-travel and exploration will be important elements of gameplay, as will the series' unique "blood action" combat skills. You'll be able to customize many aspects of your player character, from appearance to skills and weaponry--including two new weapons, Rune Blades and Dual Swords. Also new are the "Forma" skills that generate a variety of powerful effects: thus far, we've seen the Motorcycle Forma and the Absolute Execution Sword, debuting in this trailer.

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During Sony's September 24 State of Play livestream, the company announced that Deus Ex--the legendary 2000 stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm and published by Eidos Interactive--will get a PlayStation 5 remaster on February 5, 2026.

Deus Ex celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and as such, Sony--alongside co-developers Aspyr and Eidos Montreal--thought it fitting to bring protagonist JC Denton back in higher fidelity. This upcoming remaster adds enhanced visuals, overhauled controls, and key PS5-feature support such as haptic feedback via the DualSense controller.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, Aspyr's associate brand manager Matthew Ray explained that the Deux Ex remaster also features locations with updated lighting, shadows, particle effects, and textures. Meanwhile, the improved controls make the game feel more "intuitive and responsive."

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Halloween: The Game, an asymmetric stealth-horror game from Illfonic and Gun Interactive, is coming to PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5 on September 8, 2026. The news broke during Sony's September 24 State of Play livestream.

The game lets you play as both Michael Myers and the civilians trying to escape his infamous kitchen knife. Originally announced at Gamescom 2025, Halloween: The Game features both single-player and multiplayer modes. Players will be able to run wild as Myers against bots if they want to avoid playing against real players online.

“Our goal is to push the horror experience to the next level with single and multiplayer modes so players can get the most out of the game,” said Jared Gerritzen, CCO of IllFonic. “Whether they become the boogeyman or fight to protect Michael Myers’ victims, Halloween promises an unforgettable battle of fear and survival.”

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Battlefield 6 got a new trailer during the PlayStation State of Play, providing a new look at the single-player campaign. The campaign follows Dagger 13, a squad of Marine Raiders, fighting against Pax Armata, a tech-focused private military organization that is trying to establish itself as a global power following the fall of NATO.

The trailer starts with a brief cinematic, showing Dagger 13 performing a synced attack. The rest of the trailer focuses on a mix of gameplay and small bits of cutscenes. Gameplay sections include exploring a bombed out Brooklyn, HALO jumping from a plane, and even storming a Gibraltar beach.

These sections highlight both the grand scale of Battlefield 6 and the destructibility, with buildings in the distance getting completely leveled, and the walls of a building getting blown out as the player runs through it. To really drive home the massive scale of combat and destruction in Battlefield 6, the trailer also features tons of explosions. We see small explosives blowing open walls, collapsing hallways, firing RPGs into buildings, and even bombing runs on military facilities.

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As part of Sony's State of Play today, the company announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is heading to PlayStation 5. The game launches for PS5 on December 8. Additionally, Microsoft announced that it's working on support for PlayStation VR 2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

"To make this PlayStation experience truly shine, we embraced the immersive features offered by the DualSense wireless controller. Adaptive triggers respond to different speeds and surface types on the ground and provide sloped resistance in the air. Communications from air traffic control (ATC) play through the controller speaker, simulating the feel of a real cockpit. Gyro controls, lightbar support, and a customizable touchpad further enhance the immersion during flight," the developer said.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is not the first Microsoft game on PlayStation, as some of the others include Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 5, Grounded, and Gears of War: Reloaded.

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Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection - Manga Box Set 1 (6 Volumes)

$43.56 (was $78)

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Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection - Manga Box Set 2 (6 Volumes)

$66.34 (was $78) | Releases November 11

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Sailor Moon's gorgeous Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set is discounted to its lowest price yet ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Released last November with a $78 cover price, this six-volume collection available for only $43.56 at Amazon. The collectible edition of the beloved manga was produced by Kodansha Comics and is bundled with exclusive art cards and a premium display box.

While picking up this deal, you'll also want to consider preordering the second set that completes the Naoko Takeuchi Collection ahead of its November 11 release. On the anime side, fans can save on all three Sailor Moon Crystal Set Limited Edition releases.

Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection - Manga Box Set 1 (6 Volumes) $43.56 (was $78)

Sailor Moon: Naoko Takeuchi Collection Box Set 1 includes six oversized paperbacks totaling 2,144 pages. The beautiful new editions can be stored and displayed in an eye-catching holographic box. It has a fold-out front cover that attaches to box with a magnetic clasp.

Volumes 1-6 in the Naoko Takeuchi Collection are 300 to 400 pages each. Along with enough reading material to keep Sailor Moon fans busy for a while, this collectible box set comes with 16 art cards.

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The Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set 2 also comes with six paperback books. It concludes the Naoko Takeuchi Collection edition of Sailor Moon with Volumes 7-10. It also includes the two-volume Codename Sailor V prequel manga.

Like the 2024 box set, this Sailor Moon manga collection will be packaged in a holographic display case with a magnetic enclosure. Inside the case, you'll find 16 art cards and exclusive stickers. The addition of the stickers might stem from the fact that the back half of the collection has roughly 250 fewer pages. In total, the four mainline volumes and two-part prequel add up to 1,888 pages, so you're still getting a lot here.

You can preorder Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set 2 for $66.34 (was $78) ahead of its November 11 release. With Amazon's preorder price guarantee, you'll automatically get the best price offered between the time you order and release. Plus, you won't be charged until Amazon actually ships your order.

Note: Kodansha Comics hasn't released images of the second box set yet, but we'd expect it to match the style of the first. The image shown above is of the first set.

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Like the popular anime series it inspired, the Sailor Moon manga follows Usagi, an average teenager who one day meets a talking cat, gains super powers, and begins a journey of self-discovery. Sailor Moon became a sales juggernaut throughout its original run in the 90s. It's one of the best-selling manga of all time, eclipsed only by the likes of One Piece and Tokyo Ghoul, and it also had several popular anime series based on it. It's also cited as one of the most influential franchises, helping give rise to the popular "Super Girl" genre of anime and manga.

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Starting a new Career Mode in EA Sports FC 26? Then you’re probably eyeing up the transfer market, scouting for future stars to build your squad around. While the board might give you a period of grace to begin with, the pressure to perform kicks in fast. That’s where the best FC 26 wonderkids come in--sign the right ones early, and you’ll set yourself up for success.

While you can still have a successful season without wonderkids, they’ll certainly help things along. These youngsters have the potential to become world-beaters, and while some are already at big clubs, others are waiting in the wings, desperate for their big break.

What are FC 26 wonderkids?

Wonderkids are talented youngsters who have plenty of potential in their chosen position. With the right facilities and training, you can turn a teenager into a household name, making some easy profit for yourself along the way.

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Starbreeze has announced a new subscription program for Payday 2 DLC. The Payday 2: Subscription, as it's called, gives players access to dozens of DLC packs for a fee of $5/month or $20 for six months--the latter represents a savings of 33% compared to paying monthly. There is no annual subscription offering, however.

The subscription comes with access to more than 65 DLC packs for Payday 2, adding things like more heists, weapons, and cosmetics. Subscribing isn't taking over as the only way to get the DLC, however, as the game's DLC packs remain available to buy individually.

Starbreeze boss Gustav Nisser said the aim with the Payday 2 subscription is to "give players greater flexibility in how they experience the game." The subscription is only available on Steam.

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TCL NXTPaper 14.3-Inch Android Tablet Bundle

$370 (was $470)

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TCL NXTPaper 11-Inch Android Tablet Bundle (Gen 2)

64GB: $200 (was $250) | 128GB: $250 (was $290)

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Amazon has a nice selection of tablet deals in the lead-up to its Prime Big Deal Days sales event (October 7-8), but few models are as interesting as TCL's NXTPaper Android tablets. The NXTPaper's main draw is its switchable display modes. With the press of the button, you can transform the display from regular Android tablet to color e-ink to black-and-white e-ink. This allows you to use the NXTPaper as a regular Android tablet as well as a drawing tablet and ereader. Amazon is offering steep discounts on NXTPaper 14.3-inch and 11-inch bundles with flip cases and styluses.

TCL NXTPaper has three display modes. TCL NXTPaper 14.3-Inch Android Tablet Bundle $370 (was $470)

You can save $100 on the NXTPaper 14.3-inch bundle, dropping the price to $370 (was $470).

The 14.3-inch TCL NXTPaper has a 2.4K resolution display (2400 x 1600p) with a paper-like texture. It weighs only 1.67 pounds and is 0.27 inches thick. Designed to be used in any lighting environment and to reduce eye strain, the screen has anti-glare coating, DC dimming, and blue light reduction with (optional) automatic brightness adjustments.

As mentioned, the NXTPaper button on the side of the tablet lets you seamlessly switch between the three modes: Regular, Color, and Ink. The regular mode is for watching movies, playing games, and other activities you'd use a conventional Android tablet for. Color mimics electronic ink tablets like the Kindle Colorsoft and is geared to artists as well as readers of visually oriented digital media like comic books and graphic novels. Ink mode is the traditional e-ink display option for reading (think Kindle Paperwhite).

The 14.3-inch NXTPaper has a MediaTek Helio G99 processor and Android 14 OS. It's equipped with 256GB of flash storage and 8GB RAM, with an additional 8GB of expandable memory. The 10,000mAh battery fully charges in two hours; battery life varies depending on which mode you're using, but it compares favorably to most regular Android tablets due to the large battery size.

The NXTPaper has two front cameras (13MP and 5MP) and an 8MP camera on the back with 2K video support. For sound, it's equipped with four stereo speakers and supports private listening with Bluetooth or wired headphones.

The bundle comes with a flip case that doubles as an adjustable stand and TCL's proprietary T-Pen stylus with 4,096 pressure levels and a magnet that attaches to the case.

See at Amazon TCL NXTPaper 11-Inch Android Tablet Bundle (Gen 2) 64GB: $200 (was $250) | 128GB: $250 (was $290)

The 11-inch NXTPaper tablet that's on sale actually has a slightly better display, as it uses TCL's 4.0 screen tech--the 14.3-inch model is a 3.0 display. The electronic ink modes are a bit crisper with improved clarity, and it has better blue light reduction features. The 11-inch screen has a 1920 x 1200p resolution.

The Gen 2 model also has AI features such as smart voice memo, writing/speech assistants, and the ability to Google questions by circling an object on screen with the stylus.

Two different configurations are on sale. The 64GB model is $200 (was $250), while the 128GB model is down to $240 (was $290). Some customers will be eligible for an additional 10% off; you'll see it as a brand promotion on the store pages. Another benefit of the Gen 2 model is that it has a microSD card slot that supports up to 1TB microSDXC cards.

Both models have a MediaTek Helio G80 processor and run on Android 15. The Gen 2 has 8GB RAM with 8GB of expandable memory. The battery is a bit smaller at 8,000mAh and it only has two cameras: 5MP front and 8MP back. It also has two stereo speakers instead of four.

Both configurations weigh 1.14 pounds and are 0.28 inches thick. The bundle deals include the same style of flip case as the 14.3-inch model as well as the same T-Pen stylus.

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