Monopoly Harry Potter Board Game

$22 (was $40) | Limited-time deal

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Harry Potter fans can save big on the first official version of Monopoly based on the book and film franchise. Released last summer, Monopoly Harry Potter is on sale for only $22 (was $40) at Amazon for a limited time. This early Prime Big Deal Days board game offer is one of Amazon's limited-quantity deals. At the time of writing, more than 25% of units had been claimed. The Prime Big Deal Days early sale features several other popular versions of Monopoly, including the Amazon-exclusive Super Mario Edition of Monopoly Jr. for $17.84.

Monopoly Harry Potter Board Game $22 (was $40) | Limited-time deal

This remixed take on the iconic board game features characters, locations, and artwork from the Harry Potter books and movies. It supports 2-6 players and is recommended for kids 8 and up. The six metal player tokens include the Hogwarts Express, Hagrid's Motorbike, The Knight Bus, Hippogriff, Thestral, and Firebolt.

Harry Potter Monopoly retains the core premise and progression of the classic game with some Wizarding World-themed modifications. Instead of paper money, players vie for points for their Hogwarts House: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, or Hufflepuff.

As players make their way around the board, they can use House Points to acquire familiar locations from around Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade Village, Diagon Alley, and other notable spots such as Malfoy Manor and the Dursley home on Privet Drive. House Crests can be added to properties to increase rent. Hogwarts House Common Rooms serve as railroads, but surprisingly the jail isn't named Azkaban.

Owl Post cards replace both Chance and Community Chest cards. Each card is designed to look like a letter sent from Hogwarts by owl. The cards are held on a custom stand with a Hedwig figurine.

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The Complete History of Middle-earth: Collector's Box Set

$80.65 (was $250) | Restocked on October 4

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After selling out earlier this week, The Complete History of Middle-earth: Collector's Box Set is back in stock at Amazon with a massive discount. The 5,440-page, three-book collector's set is on sale for $80.65 (was $250) in Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days book promotion. The 68% drop--nearly $170 off--is the steepest price cut offered by Amazon since William Morrow published the collector's set in 2020. Since Amazon has already sold out of this deal multiple times this week, you probably shouldn't wait too long to snag this one. Like many other J.R.R. Tolkien and Lord of the Rings book deals Amazon is offering this weekend, you need to be a Prime member to get The Complete History of Middle-earth for this low price.

Alternatively, all four of the 2024 hardcover box sets collecting The History of Middle-earth and The Silmarillion are on sale for up to 66% off.

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The Hunger Games 5-Book Hardcover Box Set

$60.90 (was $125)

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The Deluxe Hunger Games Collection

$36.74 (was $70)

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The Hunger Games returned in a big way earlier this year with Sunrise on the Reaping, the fifth novel in Suzanne Collins' wildly popular dystopian book series. More than 1.5 million copies were sold worldwide during launch week in March. If you haven't read it or are interested in snagging a nice box set for yourself or as gift, Amazon has a fantastic deal on The Hunger Games 5-Book Hardcover Box Set ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Released in June for $125, the slipcased collection is on sale for only $60.90. Alternatively, you can snag the gorgeous collectible paperbacks that were published ahead of Sunrise on the Reaping's release. The Deluxe Hunger Games Collection comes with an eye-catching display case and is only $36.74 (was $70). All four Deluxe Editions are also on sale individually for less than $10 each.

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Have you ever noticed that Helldivers 2 takes up a lot more room on PC than it does on either Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5? At 150GB, the game is roughly three times bigger on PC than on consoles. According to Arrowhead game studio deputy technical director Brendan Armstrong, the reason why is that Helldivers 2 is still catering to a small segment of PC users.

In a lengthy post on Steam, Armstrong wrote that Helldivers 2's install footprint is so large because most of it is duplicated for the benefit of players who still use mechanical hard disk drives. It's an antiquated process that features duplicate data grouped close together in order to reduce loading times. Armstrong notes that the duplication is not necessary for players who have long since upgraded to solid state drives, but Arrowhead has had difficulty determining how many players remain on mechanical HDDs.

"How many Helldivers 2 players are still using mechanical HDD? The truth is that we don't currently know," Armstrong wrote. "Even the Steam user surveys are unable to give us data on mechanical HDD use in the overall gamer population. Our best estimates put it at around 12% of all PC gamers, but the data is very unreliable and relies on a lot of extrapolations. Until we can more accurately determine the number of mechanical HDDs that Helldivers 2 is installed on, it is difficult to know how many players will be impacted by reducing the amount of data duplication. Even if that number is small, keep in mind that the load time for each player dropping into a mission is determined by the slowest member of the squad."

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Crucial P310 NVMe M.2 SSD

1TB: $75 (was $96) | 2TB: $112 (was $145)

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While Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 7, several products are already seeing discounts ahead of the event. This includes steep price cuts for the Crucial P310 1TB and 2TB M.2 SSDs, which are down to their lowest prices ever. The 1TB model is $75 (was $96) while the 2TB version is $112 (normally $145). These internal SSDs come with a built-in heatsink, meaning they work out of the box with all PS5 models, as well as PCs that support the NVMe M.2 format. These are great deals if you're looking to add a bit of extra space to your computer or console during the busy fall release season. However, we don't know how long these deals will be available--in fact, we've already seen similar early Prime Big Deal Days discounts on other SSD models sell out--so it's worth grabbing one of these internal drives while you can

Crucial P310 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB: $75 (was $96) | 2TB: $112 (was $145)

The Crucial P310 is capable of read speeds up to 7,100MB/s, which is far beyond Sony's requirements of 5,500MB/s. An included heatsink means you won't have to worry about shopping for an external heatsink, and getting your SSD installed shouldn't take more than a few minutes (if you need help, consult our PS5 SSD installation guide).

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Note that a 4TB version of the Crucial P310 NVMe M.2 SSD is also available; however, it is not currently on sale and can only be purchased from third-party sellers. However, we have a few alternative options if you're shopping around, including Samsung's popular Samsung 990 Pro. It's available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities, and all of them are also on sale (though they're noticeably more expensive than the Crucial lineup). These support speeds up to 7,450MB/s, and while that speed difference is negligible on PS5, it could be useful if you're installing the drive on a PC.

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PowerA Wireless Controllers for Switch 1/2

Save big at Amazon ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

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With Nintendo's official Pro Controllers for Switch 1/2 now priced at $80/$90, it has become quite expensive to pick up first-party gamepads for Players 2-4. Thankfully, there are officially licensed third-party controllers with lower prices and Nintendo's seal of approval. And ahead of next week's Prime Big Deal Days sale, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners can save big on over a dozen wireless controllers produced by PowerA, Nintendo's most prolific official partner.

Most of the controllers on sale are themed around popular Nintendo franchises, with plenty of Super Mario and Pokemon models discounted by up to 50%. Arguably the best design on sale--and currently the top seller of the bunch--is the ultra-cute Kirby Mouthful Wireless Controller for $30 (was $50). You'll also find Princess Peach and Super Mario versions for $30 each. For King Koopa fans, the Bowser-themed wireless controller with back buttons is only $27 (was $45). You can check out those three models and more with huge discounts in the gallery below.

PowerA Kirby Mouthful Wireless Controller for Switch 1/2 $30 (was $50)

Inspired by Mouthful Mode in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, the adorable design makes it appear as if Kirby just inhaled your Nintendo Switch controller.

This is a standard PowerAo Wireless Controller, which means it uses AA batteries (included) and doesn't have back buttons. You can get up to 40 hours of game time before needing to swap out the batteries. We'd recommend grabbing a pack of rechargeable batteries such as this popular 8-pack with a charger for $22 (was $29).

PowerA's Switch controllers offer great ergonomics and solid performance for the price. The Kirby Mouthful Controller has six-axis motion controls, but it doesn't have rumble motors, an IR camera, or an NFC reader for Amiibo.

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Note: PowerA's Enhanced Wireless Controllers have two remappable back buttons and charge via USB-C. The Bowser controller and this Legend of Zelda controller split the difference by having back buttons and AA batteries. You'll also see a couple Enhanced models with PowerA's Lumectra RGB lighting effects. All of the controllers have very similar form factors with the exception of the Mario Victory Nano Controller, which has a compact form factor and is on sale for 50% off.

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Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, and the game is packed with 30 weapons, including 16 debuting for the first time in Call of Duty history. There are plenty of powerful guns and equipment to try, as we went over in our best BO7 loadouts guide but you'll also want to make sure you have the best perks to suit your playstyle. In this guide, we'll discuss the recommended perks and Wildcards, and we'll also break down how the new Combat Specialties work this year.

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  Ghost: Undetectable by enemy Scout Pulse and UAV when moving, planting, defusing, or controlling Scorestreaks. This is in the Recon (blue) perk category.

  Ghost is a great perk for staying off the radar if you're a player who wants to go for stealthy plays. This can also be a smart pick if you're planning on making a class to lay low with a sniper rifle.

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Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet Productivity Bundle (64GB - No Ads)

$236.49 (was $370)

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Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet Productivity Bundle (64GB - With Ads)

$221.49 (was $357)

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Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet productivity bundle (128GB - No Ads)

$271.49 (was $407)

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Just because Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale doesn't officially start until October 7, it doesn't mean you can't start saving early. As with any flagship sale at Amazon, great deals start going live days ahead of the actual event, and we're already finding a few worthwhile offers popping up at the online retailer. That includes over $100 off the Amazon Fire Max 11 productivity bundle, which not only comes with a no-ads version of the tablet itself, but also a keyboard case and a stylus (which you probably would've ended up buying separately, anyway). The 64GB No Ads bundle normally starts at $370, but with Amazon's early Prime Big Deal Days discount, you can pick it up for just $236.49. Alternate configurations of the bundle are also discounted ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, as well as a few other Amazon Fire Tablet models, which we've rounded up below.

Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet Productivity Bundle (64GB - No Ads) $236.49 (was $370)

This Amazon Fire Max 11 bundle comes with the 64GB, ad-free version of the tablet, as well as a keyboard case and stylus, which is essentially everything you need. The Fire Max 11 is Amazon's latest addition to the Fire Tablet lineup, featuring an updated 11-inch display and significantly enhanced processing power. In the days leading up to Amazon's sale, you can get this whole package for just $236.49, saving you $133 compared to its regular $370 price.

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If you don't mind ads, you can save an extra $15 compared to the ad-free model by opting for this version of the bundle. It includes the 64GB Amazon Fire Max 11 Tablet with ad-supported lockscreen, plus the same keyboard case and stylus accessories as package above.

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If you need extra storage space, this is the model you'll want to consider. This bundle includes the ad-free, 128GB configuration of the Fire Max 11 tablet, along with the keyboard case and stylus. At just $271.49, you're getting all the bells and whistles for over $130 off.

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These aren't the only Fire tablet devices getting early Prime Big Deal Days discounts. If you don't need the accessories from the above bundles, the Fire Max 11 64GB is available on its own for just $155 (was $245), while the 128GB variant is $190 (normally $280). You can also save on older models like the Fire HD 10 32GB, which is half off at $70 (normally $140), or pick up the Fire HD 8 Plus 32GB for just $75, saving you nearly $100 compared to its standard $170 price. Check the list below for even more Fire tablet discounts available ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. You'll also find tons of other early deals on GameSpot's Prime Big Deals Hub, and we'll be covering all the best deals once the sale officially starts on October 7.

More Fire Tablet Deals

• Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) -- $155 ($245)
• Amazon Fire Max 11 (128GB) -- $190 ($280)
• Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) -- $70 ($140)
• Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (32GB) -- $75 ($170)
• Amazon Fire HD 8 + Standing Cover (32GB) -- $78 ($133)
• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids + Stylus (Grape) -- $78 ($157)
• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids + Stylus (Blue) -- $78 ($157)

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The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta is live now in early access, and it got some big new additions today: Zombies and the multiplayer mode Overload.

The Zombies Survival mode is now playable on the Vandorn Farm map. If Zombies doesn't show up when you boot up the beta, Activision recommends restarting the client.

The Black Ops 7 beta also added new multiplayer content today, including the map Imprint. New modes are available, too, including the brand-new mode Overload.

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