Hori Guitar Life Controller and Software Bundle

$100 | Releases December 15

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Guitars have been a popular choice for anyone wanting to learn how to play a musical instrument--they're easy to learn and challenging to master--and if you're looking to do just that, you might want to check out this controller and teaching game for Nintendo Switch. Hori Guitar Life launched last year in Japan, and preorders have now opened up for the peripheral ahead of its US release. Priced at $100, it'll be released on December 15, and you can preorder it now through Amazon. Just remember--no Stairway.

Hori Guitar Life Controller and Software Bundle $100 | Releases December 15

Unlike other guitar controllers on the market, the Hori model is designed to accurately replicate the feel of a traditional acoustic guitar and is ergonomically shaped to be comfortable to use. The controller is equipped with pressure-sensitive strings and even includes a pick for when you start strumming, while the software that comes bundled with it offers interactive lessons. Additionally, you can track your progress, see which areas you need to improve on, and use various modes to hone your skills. These include Lesson, Free Play, Musical Performance, Chord Run, and Rhythm Riff modes.

For the songs, Hori has included the following licensed tracks and public domain classics to learn:

• Sweet Home Alabama
• Amarillo by Morning
• Breakfast at Tiffany’s
• Closing Time
• So Far Away
• Born to Be Wild
• Ramblin’ Man
• Rhinestone Cowboy
• Absolutely (Story of a Girl)
• China Grove
• Happy Birthday to You
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
• Jingle Bells

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One thing to note here is that the controller is only compatible with original Switch Joy-Cons and not the new controllers that came with the Switch 2. You'll need to have a right Joy-Con plugged into the controller, but these are widely available. Amazon currently has a great deal on a single right-hand Joy-Con, as it's selling these for $29.86 (was $50). These are "renewed" models on sale, which means that they're refurbished controllers. The other option is a traditional two-pack of Switch Joy-Con controllers, and these typically retail for $80 for a brand-new set.

• Switch Joy-Con controller (Neon red right-hand model, Amazon Renewed) -- $29.86 ($50)
• Switch Joy-Con controllers (White, Amazon Renewed) -- $55
• Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon red and blue) -- $80 ($90)
• Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon red and blue, Amazon Renewed) -- $53 ($80)
• Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon green and pink, Amazon Renewed) -- $78
• Switch Joy-Con controllers (Neon yellow, Amazon Renewed) -- $55 ($60)

Hori isn't the only company making guitar controllers right now, as CRKD has also ventured into this space. The CRKD Gibson Les Paul Wireless Guitar controllers work on multiple platforms, with pricing starting at $115 for the Black Tribal Encore edition and $125 for the Blueberry Burst Pro version. The company also offers the Neo S, a smaller controller priced at $60 that comes equipped with a five-fret attachment.

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The Switch 2 has consistently shattered expectations in the four months since its release, breaking sales records and bolstering overall industry figures while other hardware manufacturers have struggled. Nintendo expects the Switch 2's momentum to continue, and has ramped up production of the console.

Nintendo has asked its suppliers to produce 25 million Switch 2 units by March next year, Bloomberg reports citing anonymous sources close to the company. The console has thrived in its first few months on the market, and Nintendo is doubtless counting on demand to stay strong following the release of Pokemon Legends Z-A, and onwards into the busy holiday season.

The increase in production suggests Nintendo is easily on track to beat analysts estimate of 17.6 million consoles sold in its first fiscal year--itself higher than Nintendo's own conservative estimate of 15 million units given to investors. The new production plan suggests Nintendo may sell as many as 20 million units this fiscal year.

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Depite carrying the Legends subtitle, it turns out that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is far more of a sequel to Pokemon X & Y than to its predecessor, Pokemon Legends: Arceus--and the clues have always been right there in the name.

As mentioned in GameSpot's review of the latest Pokemon title, Legends: Z-A can easily be considered a sequel to generation 6 titles Pokemon X & Y--it's set in Lumiose City just five years after the events of that game, and brings back many of that game's characters, Pokemon, and even Mega Evolutions. Looking back, the game's status as a sequel has always been right there in the name--following on from X and Y, the next letter of the alphabet is Z, then it would cycle all the way back around to A.

The name could also be a reference to Pokemon Z, a rumored Pokemon title that many expected would be released following X & Y. All the signs seemed to be there for a Zygarde-centered gen 6 sequel, following the long tradition of third Pokemon releases like Crystal or Emerald, but Pokemon Z never eventuated. Instead it took over a decade for X & Y to finally get its follow-up, even if the name also bears the Legends subtitle.

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Locke & Key: Keyhouse Compendium (Hardcover)

$68.51 (was $125)

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If you enjoyed Netflix's supernatural horror series Locke & Key, you should check out Amazon's deal on the original comic book series. The Locke & Key: Keyhouse Compendium is on sale for only $68.51 (was $125) at Amazon. This beautiful compendium collects all six volumes of the original run in one 976-page hardcover book.

Released in 2021 by IDW Publishing, the Keyhouse Compendium still frequently sells for its full $125 cover price, and Amazon's current deal is within a few bucks of the all-time lowest price. Deals on the Keyhouse Compendium tend to disappear fast, so check it out while you. It's currently the cheapest way to get the full series in physical format.

Locke & Key: Keyhouse Compendium (Hardcover) $68.51 (was $125)

Written by best-selling horror novelist Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key debuted in February 2008 and ran for 37 issues before the story reached its conclusion in December 2013. Heralded for its great writing and awesome full-color illustrations, Locke & Key was one of the most popular horror comics of its era.

The six books listed below are compiled in the Keyhouse Compendium. We've included the price of each individual hardcover edition. Spoiler: You'd spend a lot more, as each volume is $20-$30, and Volumes 4-5 are only available from third-party resellers.

Locke & Key (Hardcovers)

1. Welcome to Lovecraft -- $20.82 ($25)
2. Head Games -- $20.82 ($25)
3. Crown of Shadows -- $25
4. Keys to the Kingdom -- $30
5. Clockworks -- $25
6. Alpha & Omega -- $30

The Keyhouse Compendium is 7.38 x 1.89 x 11.06 inches, so the pages are slightly larger than the original hardcover editions and trade paperbacks.

Locke & Key follows three kids who move into their father’s childhood home after his murder. Known as Keyhouse, the kids quickly discover it’s hiding a bunch of horrifying (and magical) secrets.

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While the Keyhouse Compendium gets you the entire main story, you'll need a few other books to truly complete your set. None of the stories not included in the compendium are required reading, but they are worth checking out if you enjoy the mainline series. Locke & Key: The Golden Age is the newest collection of stories in the comic book's universe. This 232-page hardcover collects three prequel stories about the Locke family's ancestors who lived during the early 20th century. Amazon has a limited-time deal on The Golden Age that drops the price to $21.43 (was $30).

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Step into a world of pixelated carnage with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a gory retro fighting beat 'em up packed with intense action, dark humor, and tons of fun! Inspired by the classic beat 'em up games of the 80s and 90s. Become Art The Clown, the sinister and unpredictable villain from the Terrifier series, as you unleash chaos across a variety of locations. Each stage is a movie set where a film about Art is being produced, but you're here to disrupt the show!

On an island in a long-lost sea, a forgotten lighthouse stands dormant in the shadow of a distant mountain peak. As withering tendrils spread and coalesce, it awakens. Taken with a mysterious sense of purpose and joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, an odyssey of mystifying metamorphosis, and an unexpected journey towards the center of the island, into realms beyond understanding.

Black Phone 2 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$44.25 | Exclusive to Walmart

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Black Phone 2-Movie Collection (4K Blu-ray)

$52.75

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Black Phone 2 releases in theaters this weekend (October 17), but if you already know you want to add it to your physical media collection, Walmart has opened preorders for an exclusive Steelbook Edition 4K Blu-ray that looks very cool. The steelbook case features Ethan Hawke's character the Grabber on the front, and a phone booth on the back. The front and back covers have a cloudy gray color palette that likely connects to the nightmares experienced by one of the main characters.

Black Phone 2's Limited Edition Steelbook is available to preorder for $44.25 at Walmart. The standard edition 4K Blu-ray is up for preorder for $32.75, and the 1080p Blu-ray edition is $30. Universal is also releasing a Black Phone 2-Movie Collection on 4K Blu-ray. At the moment, the $52.75 double feature costs about 10 bucks less than buying the sequel and the first movie separately.

Black Phone 2 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $44.25 | Exclusive to Walmart

Black Phone 2's Limited Edition Steelbook comes with 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and digital copies of the movie. We'll update this story once we learn more about technical specifications, special features, and a physical edition release date.

The standard edition 4K Blu-ray also comes with two discs and a digital copy of Black Phone 2. The only difference between the two is the steelbook case.

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The Black Phone released in theaters in 2021, but the 4K Blu-ray edition didn't hit stores until 2023. At the moment, the 4K Blu-ray edition of The Black Phone is $31, so the 2-Movie Collection offers solid value. It's worth noting that the 2-Movie Collection only comes with 4K Blu-ray discs and digital copies of each film.

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If you need to rewatch The Black Phone before heading to the theater to see the sequel, Amazon and Walmart have the standard Blu-ray and DVD combo pack for only $10. You'll also notice V/H/S 85 in the list below. That's because there's an in-universe short film called Dreamkill in the Shudder anthology movie. The director of both Black Phone movies, Scott Derrickson, directed Dreamkill. Derrickson co-write both films and Dreamkill with his screenwriting partner C. Robert Cargill.

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