Face unpredictable dangers head-on, fight perilous fires with your crew, and save lives in Firefighting Simulator: Ignite. Step into the boots of a U.S. firefighter in a sprawling city in the American Midwest, where every mission pushes your skills to the limit. Experience the rush of firefighting in stunning visual quality in an intuitive and cooperative multiplayer mode with 3 friends or with the help of your NPC controlled crew. Battle raging and dynamic flames, heat, and smoke - all simulated in real time. Cutting-edge physics & graphics systems powered by Unreal Engine 5 let you experience firefighting immersion like never before.

Arcade1Up: Mortal Kombat 2 Special Edition Arcade Machine

$334

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Arcade1Up: Ms. Pac-Man Special Edition Arcade Machine

$334

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Arcade1Up: Pac-Man Special Edition Arcade Machine

$334

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Arcade1Up Riser

$59

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Most Arcade1Up releases these days are $500-$600 Deluxe Arcade Cabinets, but Walmart carries a trio of models that more closely resemble Arcade1Up's early hits. These throwback Special Edition machines cost $334 each and are themed around Mortal Kombat 2, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man. Each cabinet is preloaded with 13 games and has a 15.6-inch IPS display. Other features include dual stereo speakers, Wi-Fi support for leaderboards and multiplayer, and pretty solid controls to mirror Arcade1Up's pricier options.

There are a few reasons why these are cheaper than the average machine from Arcade1Up. The Deluxe cabinets are just over 5-feet tall--ideal standing height for adults--whereas the Special Editions are just under 4-feet tall. The good news is you can get a universal Arcade1Up Riser for $59 that raises the height to 5 feet. If you don't get the Riser, you will likely want an adjustable barstool--unless the cabinet is for kids, in which case the original height will likely be a better fit. The Deluxe editions have 17-inch displays and light-up marquees, so the screen is slightly smaller and you miss out on the illuminated marquee with the Special Edition. The Special Editions also drop the faux coin doors in favor of a panel with logos showcasing each preloaded game.

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A Better Tomorrow Trilogy on 4K Blu-ray

$100 | Releases November 18

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Hard Boiled: Deluxe Edition on 4K Blu-ray

$65 | Releases November 4

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When it comes to action, the golden age of Hong Kong cinema is hard to beat. During the '80s and '90s, some of the best movies in the genre were made here, and at long last, all three movies in the A Better Tomorrow saga are headed to 4K Blu-ray as a box set with tons of new special features. Restored by Shout Factory, A Better Tomorrow Trilogy is available to preorder for $100 ahead of its November 18 release. Shout Factory is also releasing a 4K Blu-ray edition of Hard Boiled on November 4. This Deluxe Edition looks promising as well, but it's worth noting the price has jumped from $40 to $65 at Amazon and Walmart. It's unlikely to launch at this price, and you won't be charged for preorder until it ships.

A Better Tomorrow Trilogy on 4K Blu-ray $100 | Releases November 18

Directed by renowned filmmakers John Woo and Tsui Hark, all three A Better Tomorrow movies have been remastered in 4K from the original camera negatives. Each one is presented in Dolby Vision--and are HDR-10 compatible and viewers can choose between the original Cantonese language track or the English dub, in DTS-HD Master Audio mono and English DTS-HD Master Audio mono. If you choose to go with the original Cantonese audio, each film features newly translated English subtitles. You'll also get an exclusive poster in this box set, based on the newly commissioned art.

Each film is accompanied by dozens of brand-new extras, which are mostly audio commentary tracks and interviews with established film critics, members of the cast and crew, and even notable directors like Gareth Evans (The Raid). The real jewel of this collection is the sought-after workprint of A Better Tomorrow 2, which was thought to be lost for years. This version of Woo's sequel was originally re-edited producer Tsui Hark, and it features an extra 30 minutes of footage. While Woo considers it to be the black sheep of the trilogy--the third film was in turn directed by Hark--he has still spoken fondly about its climatic gunfight as some of his best work in cinema.

You'll also find the Taiwanese cut of A Better Tomorrow 3 here, which adds around 10 extra minutes of content, resulting in several extended scenes. The seven-disc collection includes 4K UHD and 1080p Blu-ray editions of each film.

You can check out the full list of features on each disc below.

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Disc 1: A Better Tomorrow (4K)

• Audio commentary with James Mudge, Hong Kong film critic at EasternKicks (New)

Disc 2: A Better Tomorrow (Blu-ray)

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Funko Pop! Astro Bot Collectible Vinyl Figure

$15 | Releases January 30, 2026

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If you missed out on the limited-edition Astro Bot with Protector Funko Pop that launched earlier this year, fret not: Funko has officially opened preorders for the similarly styled Funko Pop Astro Bot, which arrives on January 30, 2026. It's not quite the same as the limited-edition model, but it gives fans another chance to add PlayStation's newest mascot to their figure collection. Since the last Astro Bot Funko Pop sold out quickly, we're expecting this new $15 model to be quite popular, too. Consider taking a peek at its Amazon page and preordering while you can.

Funko Pop! Astro Bot Collectible Vinyl Figure $15 | Releases January 30, 2026

This upcoming 3.75-inch Funko Pop Astro Bot vinyl figure features the same mid-air pose as the sold-out, Limited Edition model. The only difference is that it sports Astro Bot's standard white and blue design, rather than the Limited Edition's chrome finish. While it's not as flashy, the upshot is it matches Astro Bot's in-game look, which is nice for those who want an authetic version of the cute platforming mascot to display. The figure comes with a display base and packaging.

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If you don't want to wait for this new Funko Pop! to launch next year, there's a highly poseable Astro Bot Nendoroid available for $130. It's likely a bit too expensive for all but the most diehard Astro Bot fans, but with three face plates, optional parts like a fuse, fuse lid, coin, and laser feet, it's a deluxe choice for discerning collectors. You'll also find a handful of Astro Bot shirts up for grabs. These are all priced at around $20, with a variety of colors available for each style. From Astro Bot taking a quick rest to a collage of the game's most common enemies, there are some cool designs to peruse.

Astro Bot T-Shirts

• Astro Bot Casual Pose -- $19.51 ($23)
• Enemies -- $19.51 ($23)
• Rescue Mission -- $19.51 ($23)

Haven't yet played Astro Bot? You can snag it for $53 at Amazon. Our glowing Astro Bot review gave it a 9/10, praising just about everything it has to offer. "Stranded in space following an attack from a googly-eyed alien, Astro's mission is to repair their ship and rescue all 300 pals scattered across five main clusters of planets, each composed of individual levels," wrote critic Mark Delaney. "It may be 2024's most immersive game, and it achieves that without a line of dialogue. Instead, each level tells a story, clear as day, about where you ought to go next and what you should do there."

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Peak recently received a decent-sized patch addressing both major and minor bugs and some balancing issues--but its biggest addition is a new Color Blindness mode, a highly-requested feature that adds patterns to Peak's colored berries, giving players another way to differentiate them from one another during a climb.

Having more accessibility options is always a good thing. Not only do they allow for more people to experience a particular game, but a lot of these features eventually become ingrained in a base level of play; Fortnite's visual sound effect option comes to mind.

Other fixes include a long-running issue players were having obtaining the Endurance Badge, one of Peak's many achievements that unlock new cosmetic options for player characters. And game-crashing bugs--like how getting caught in a tornado could cause the game to freeze on the loading screen--have been squashed as well.

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There's no denying that the hype train for Hollow Knight: Silksong is unlike anything we've ever seen for an indie game. In the days leading up to its release, multiple other small studios delayed their games to stay out of Silksong's way, something generally reserved to make space for the Grand Theft Autos of the gaming world. The sequel's release led to Steam and the Nintendo eShop crashing (the lack of preorders played a role here, of course) and saw the metroidvania game top out at 587,000 concurrent players on Valve's platform alone. The game also released on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Switch 2, plus it's available on Game Pass. With that in mind, the total player numbers for Silksong are huge, showcasing that the online memes and anticipation for the game to show up at events were true indicators of sales success.

All of this said, it's begun to feel unlikely that Silksong's launch will ever be matched by another indie game. But as Yoda said: There is another.

One indie game that could take the entire gaming world by storm is Haunted Chocolatier, the follow-up to Stardew Valley. Sure, it's not a direct sequel to the perennially popular farming simulator (that could be in the cards eventually, though). However, Haunted Chocolatier shares a similar visual presentation and will offer a larger world than Stardew Valley, according to creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone. The RPG will see people living in a haunted castle and making chocolate, which requires gathering ingredients. It's a "town game" like Stardew Valley, per Barone, though Haunted Chocolatier will lean more into the action-RPG genre. Oh, and it may just be set in the same world as Stardew Valley.

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In just over a week, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has flown past 1 million in sales across consoles and PC. Konami has now released a new update that addresses a few fixes.

Metal Gear Solid Delta's version 1.1.3 update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is now live, with the Steam version to follow "soon." The inverted camera option is the most notable new addition in the update. Konami notes that version 1.1.3 fixes minor bugs and updates textures and models "in certain scenes." The update also addresses game crashes and a bug where players weren't getting their rewards for collecting GA-KO.

According to Konami, the following issues are being investigated for future fixes:

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At around four to five hours in length, calling The Order of Giants bite-sized doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Within the context of the rest of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, however, that's precisely what this DLC feels like.

The base game is at its best when you're dropped into an extensive playground and left to your own devices, whether it's a maze of undulating rivers in Sukhothai or a stretch of desert surrounding the pyramids of Giza. Donning Indy's signature hat and exploring these dense locations is a treat, with each level meticulously detailed and focused on player agency, all while weaving the signature elements of an Indiana Jones adventure into each locale.

Maybe it was naive of me to expect a similar setup in the game's first expansion, but it's still a tad disappointing that The Order of Giants presents a more streamlined experience instead. The quality is still there; it's just missing a few key ingredients.

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Dragonlance Chronicles 3-Book Omnibus Edition (Hardcover)

$18.51 (was $35)

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Dragonlance Chronicles is one of the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons book series, but physical editions had been difficult to find for reasonable prices in recent years. That changed when Random House Worlds published the original trilogy as an omnibus earlier this year. The 1,056-page hardcover made the New York Times Bestseller list at launch and sold out multiple times at major retailers. D&D fans who haven't picked up a copy can get the eye-catching omnibus for nearly 50% off at Amazon and Walmart. Normally $35, Dragonlance Chronicles is on sale for just $18.51 at both retailers.

Dragonlance Chronicles 3-Book Omnibus Edition (Hardcover) $18.51 (was $35)

Dragonlance Chronicles contains three classic fantasy novels co-written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman:

• Dragons of Autumn Twilight (1984)
• Dragons of Winter Night (1985)
• Dragons of Spring Dawning (1985)

As mentioned, the trilogy had been out of print for a long time before Random House Worlds reissued it on February 4; the most recent standalone edition of Dragons of Autumn Twilight was published back in 2006. The Chronicles arc is widely considered the best in the wider Dragonlance book series, so it's awesome that it was reissued as a budget-friendly friendly omnibus.

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Along with a gorgeous new cover art, Dragonlance Chronicles includes a foreword by actor Joe Manganiello, who is a massive D&D fan. Manganiello also recently designed an expansion for HeroQuest, a tabletop board game inspired by D&D.

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NBA 2K26 is officially out for all players, and whether you're a first-time player or a grizzled veteran of the franchise, free rewards are something you're bound to be interested in. With the release of any new 2K title, the developers offer Locker Codes, which can be utilized to earn a variety of cosmetics, currency, and other rewards.

These Locker Codes are completely free to redeem. However, most of them are only active for a limited time, so you have to act quickly if you want to secure the rewards they offer. You also need to know what the Locker Codes themselves are and how to redeem them. Otherwise, all you'll be doing is surfing the various menus in 2K26, trying to figure out what the codes are.

Below, you can see every active Locker Code in NBA 2K26 and how to redeem them in-game.

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Former Bethesda executive Pete Hines has opened up on some of the predictions people made about Bethesda games over the years, and why he stuck to his guns when others doubted him.

Speaking to dbltap, Hines said people questioned if The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind would even work as an Xbox exclusive, or if The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim could find success with its release date--November 11, 2011--being so close to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (November 8, 2011).

"'Oh, Skyrim can't survive going up against Call of Duty. Same window. Everybody's gonna play Call of Duty. Nobody's gonna buy your game,'" Hines recalls hearing.

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Borderlands 4's launch is coming fast, and those who want to be dressed for the occasion can score a free gun skin by signing up for a Gearbox Shift account.

The Hazard Pay weapon skin is available for anyone with a Shift account, including existing users or those signing up for the first time. To claim the skin, players will need to create an account (or log in to an existing one) and sign up to receive digital newsletters and marketing materials.

Borderlands 4 Hazard Pay skin available to Shift account owners who opt-in to newsletters and marketing emails.

Players will need to link their Shift account to their Borderlands 4 platform of choice, after which logging in to that Shift account in-game should reward the skin (though Gearbox notes players should allow for "up to a week" to receive in-game items). The free skin offer is valid until the end of the year, December 31.

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Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has responded to a preview complaining about Borderlands 4's performance. He says that the day one patch will improve performance, but that the game may not be playable on PCs that don't meet the minimum system requirements.

Pitchford made this statement in response to a Destructoid preview of Borderlands 4 from staff writer Scott Duwe, which praised the game but raised concerns about its PC performance. Responding to Duwe, Pitchford wrote on X, "The Day 1 patch does a lot! That said, the expectation for using a below min-spec machine should be that the game is unplayable."

The Day 1 patch does a lot! That said, the expectation for using a below min-spec machine should be that the game is unplayable. That the game runs at all on your system is a miracle. That you can get 55 - 60 fps out of heavy combat is actually incredible given how the engine and…

— Randy Pitchford (@DuvalMagic) September 6, 2025

However, there was some miscommunication. Duwe was not running the game at below minimum specifications, as 2K PR later verified. Furthermore, a failing power supply unit contributed to Duwe's technical issues. Eventually, Duwe updated the preview saying, "After working with 2K PR, I’ve worked out the majority of the worst graphical issues I was having."

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Nintendo has secured another payout from a lawsuit it pursued against a producer of products designed to help pirate Switch games. Already notorious for its hardline approach to piracy, modding, and emulation, Nintendo has been granted a monetary judgment under which the target of the lawsuit must pay the company $2 million.

As spotted by X user OatmealDome, Ryan Michael Daly was found by a district court in Washington to have damaged Nintendo through his production and sale of modded devices. According to the court document reviewed by GameSpot, he created products "primarily designed for the purpose of circumventing the TPMs [technological protection measures]." The court also found that Daly's actions "caused NOA [Nintendo of America] significant and irreparable harm." 

Along with having to pay $2 million to Nintendo, the modder is also permanently prohibited from taking any future action to evade Nintendo's security or digital rights protection systems or to give guidance to other people in modding or pirating Nintendo property. The court order also mandates the seizure and destruction of any devices that Daly used in running his modding business.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Ultima Limited Edition

$100 | Includes base game, $74 worth of DLC, and a steelbook case.

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Warhammer 40,000 fans have no shortage of games to choose from these days, but right now, one of the very best in the franchise is easily Space Marine 2. The sequel earned positive reviews and a dedicated fanbase when it launched last year, and one year later, it's getting a new limited edition with a bunch of DLC and a stylish steelbook case. Priced at $100 and available to preorder now, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Ultima Limited Edition will be released on November 18 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The steelbook case features artwork of an Ultramarine statue in white marble and gold accents on the front and a chiselled Tyranid enemy on the rear, exclusive to this release.

The Ultimate Limited Edition offers solid value, as it includes Season Pass 1, Season Pass 2, and the Macragge's Chosen DLC. For reference, the Season Pass 1 + 2 bundle retails for $70 on the PlayStation and Xbox Stores. Each Season Pass includes a collection of armor, weapons, and Champion cosmetics based on various Space Marine chapters, and it can be used in the game's PvP and PvE modes. Space Marine 2's standard edition retails for $70, though you can find it for around $50 at Amazon. At the moment, the Ultimate Limited Edition saves you upward of $40.

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Battlefield 2042’s recently released “Road to Battlefield 6” battle pass has proven to be a popular addition. Given it offers multiple cosmetic items for the upcoming Battlefield 6, a boost in active players makes sense. And with a more active community now playing the game, EA has announced that a small hotfix update is coming tomorrow, September 9.

The main issue seemed to be based on progression. Some of the weekly missions involving the M1 Garand, for instance, weren’t tracking correctly in All Out Warfare. Some players also felt that the grind to unlock the free cosmetics was a bit much. This has led to a Tier Skip function--a feature that, depending on who you’re talking to, presents its own set of issues--allowing players to pay to advance through the ranks. The hotfix also addresses some weapon/gadget balancing, fixed a Playercard issue, and updated the Team Deathmatch playlist.

The “Road to Battlefield 6” battle pass lasts until October 7. Fans still have time to work their way through the pass ahead of the game’s October 10 launch; tomorrow’s patch should make hitting Tier 60 that much easier.

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Battlefield 6 isn't out for another month, but a leaked gameplay clip from a recent Battlefield Labs playtest has revealed the return of a fan-favorite feature from Battlefield 1--dirt and mud buildup on weapons.

As seen on the Battlefield subreddit, an uploaded gameplay clip from user Ter-Lee-Comedy of a recent Battlefield Labs playtest shows players' guns will once again become covered in mud, blood, and grime over the course of a battle. The feature was first added in Battlefield 1 and its sequel Battlefield V, but was not included in 2021's Battlefield 2042.

Like BF1 mud and dirt accumulate on our weapons again.
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In addition to the video clip, Ter-Lee-Comedy also posted a before-and-after comparison screenshot of a pristine weapon as shown in the Battlefield 6 open beta compared to one covered in grime from a more recent playtest.

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Lego Star Wars: Gingerbread AT-AT Walker (697 pieces)

$60 | Releases October 1

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While the phrase "Holiday-themed Star Wars release" might bring up unpleasant memories of the Star Wars Christmas Special, this upcoming Lego Star Wars Gingerbread AT-AT Walker looks like it'll be a much more enjoyable way to add some Star Wars flavor to your festivities. Fans will be able to grab the $60 set starting October 1. While preorders are not available, you can wishlist the Lego Star Wars Gingerbread AT-AT Walker at Lego's online store to be notified once it's available--which is probably a wise decision, since we expect this to be a very popular release.

Lego Star Wars: Gingerbread AT-AT Walker (697 pieces) $60 | Releases October 1

The 697-piece Gingerbread AT-AT Walker stands over 7.5 inches tall and is adorned with holiday lights, candy canes, and trimming designed to look like icing--just like a gingerbread house. Just about every inch of the walker has received a holiday makeover, including the Darth Vader minifigure--which appears to be made out of gingerbread and is equipped with a candy cane and cake.

A few interactive elements are scattered throughout the build, such as a side wall that opens to reveal a fireplace, table, stockings, and a pile of gifts. The legs of the AT-AT are also posable, and the cockpit can be opened and is large enough to seat a minifigure.

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If you want to pick up more holiday-themed Star Wars gear, the Star Wars Advent Calendar is on sale at Walmart and Amazon right now. Typically $45, you can pick it up for just $38. It comes with 24 Lego toys for you to pose or play with, including C-3PO, BB-8, and more. A bunch of other Lego Advent Calendars are up for grabs, including those inspired by Minecraft, Disney, and Friends.

Plenty of non-holiday Lego Star Wars sets are on sale thanks to Walmart's massive Bricktember Event, offering steep discounts on all sorts of Lego sets through the end of the month. The deals include the Lego Star Wars: Clone Wars & Mandalorian Gift Set, which is discounted to $45 (was $63) at Walmart. This 423-piece collection lets you build three different sets--the Clone Trooper & Battle Droid Battle Pack, Ambush on Mandalore Battle Pack, or Captain Rex's Y-Wing Microfighter--and comes with a long list of minifigures. Many of the Bricktember deals are bundles that include two Lego sets at a discount, such as the UCS AT-ST and Darth Vader's Helmet Bundle for $210 (was $280) or the Darth Maul Mech & Sith Infiltrator Starship 2-in-1 Bundle for $62 (was $88). You can also pair the Kylo Ren's Helmet model with Darth Vader's Helmet for $99 (normally $150) or the Command Shuttle vehicle set for $98 (normally $140).

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Capcom has rebuilt its reputation over the last decade as a company that produces quality games, and if you're looking to stock up on titles from its Resident Evil and Devil May Cry libraries, then you're in luck. Fanatical's new Capcom All-Stars Bundle includes a long list of Capcom-published PC games at a big discount. The build-your-own-bundle deal starts at two games for $13 ($6.50 each). The more you add, the cheaper the games become--at three games the price drops to $6.33 each, and at four or more games you'll pay just $6.25 per key. There's no limit to how many games you can select, and if you grab all 20 of them, you'll pay $125 instead of $695 if you'd purchased them individually.

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Resident Evil fans can load up on several recent and classic games in the series, including the excellent remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, and the most recent releases in the series, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village. You can also grab classic entries in double packs that include either Resident Evil HD and Resident Evil 0, or Resident Evil 4 (2005) and Resident Evil 5. That gets you almost the entire franchise at a big discount, which is perfect for catching up ahead of Resident Evil Requiem's launch early next year.

Speaking of multi-game packs, there are numerous collections available in the bundle, including the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, Devil May Cry HD Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection, and more. The Capcom Fighting Collection includes 10 fighting games like Darkstalkers, Super Puzzle Fighter 2, Red Earth, and more. If you're interested in checking out Capcom's earliest titles, the Capcom Arcade Stadium and its sequel aren't just delightful time capsules. Each one is a nostalgic virtual arcade with some all-time classics like Strider, Giga Wing, and Saturday Night Slam Master, many of which are retro-fitted with online play in case you feel like teaming up with a friend.

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Evercade EXP-R Handheld - Tomb Raider Bundle

$129 | In stock September 8

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Evercade VS-R Home Console - Tomb Raider Bundle

$130 | In stock September 8

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After being sold out nearly all year at US retailers, Evercade gaming hardware is back in stock in stock at Amazon. The Evercade EXP-R handheld and VS-R home console are bundled with the Tomb Raider I-III Collection and up for grabs directly from Amazon for $130 each. Both systems are charcoal gray with turquoise accents. The Tomb Raider bundles were difficult to find at launch last holiday, and the US tariff situation made the stock situation even worse--and led to a $30 price increase. The stellar Street Fighter and Mega Man Evercade Bartop Arcades remain sold out, but you can preorder the Evercade Alpha Taito Bartop Arcade for $260 ahead of its November 12 launch.

Evercade is cartridge-based retro hardware made by Blaze Entertainment. More than 75 Evercade cartridges have been released since 2020, including nearly 50 console game collections, 20 arcade game collections, and 10 home computer carts. Some of the collections are out of print, but we created an Amazon hub with all of the cartridge collections you can buy for around MSRP. Many of the cartridge collections are loaded with classic 8-bit and 16-bit games, but there have been a few N64 and PS1 games, including the first three Tomb Raider games and Legacy of Kain titles. There are even some exclusive enhanced editions of retro games like Duke Nukem 1 + 2 Remastered. Other collections focus on retro-inspired indies such as the awesome GBA platformer Goodboy Galaxy and Roguecraft, the newly released tower defense game developed for Amiga.

Evercade Cartridge Collections

All in-stock console, arcade, and home computer game collections.

See at Amazon Evercade EXP-R Handheld - Tomb Raider Bundle $129 | In stock September 8

The Evercade EXP-R has a 4.3-inch high-resolution IPS display with an 800 x 480 aspect ratio. The 8-way D-pad on the EXP is superb, as are the face face buttons, triggers, and shoulder buttons. The ergonomics and build quality are great, but keep in mind it may not necessarily be pocketable--unless you have large pockets. The EXP-R measures 7.76 x 3.1 x 0.8 inches. For audio, it has a fairly loud stereo speaker and a 3.5mm auxiliary port for wired headphones. It comes with a USB-C cable and runs for 4-5 hours between charges. Firmware updates can be downloaded over Wi-Fi.

Two of the six face buttons are located below the D-pad for TATE mode, an alternate play style for arcade games with vertically oriented aspect ratios. There is a dedicated grip for TATE mode that can be purchased separately, but it's rarely in stock at Amazon.

Though primarily a cartridge-based handheld, the Evercade EXP-R has a library of more than 10 digital games that can be unlocked via the Secret menu in settings or by pressing specific button combinations on the home screen. Evercade Info Central has a list of hidden games and how to unlock them.

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For the most part, the Evercade VS-R is the same system, just as a home console with multiplayer support. It connects to your TV or monitor via HDMI and displays in 1080p resolution. The VS-R has two cartridge slots and four USB controller ports.

The bundle includes one wired controller, and additional VS-R controllers for multiplayer are sold separately. That said, you probably already have a compatible wired controller. For wireless controller support, we'd highly recommend the 8BitDo Wireless USB Adapter 2, which is on sale for $17 (was $20), as it unlocks wireless support for 8BitDo's Bluetooth controllers as well as controllers made by Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, and other manufacturers.

Similar to the NES, the VS-R has a front hatch that flips open to reveal the cartridge slots. The VS-R has even more hidden games than the EXP-R, but these extra titles--13 and counting--are tied to loading two specific Evercade carts at the same time.

Along with the console, controller, and Tomb Raider Collection, the bundle includes a USB power cord and an HDMI cable.

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Each game in Evercade's sprawling library of classics and retro-inspired games supports save states and full button mapping. You can remap inputs on a hardware level in home menu settings or on a per-game basis. You can switch between three aspect ratios: Original, Full Screen, and Pixel Perfect. You can add scanlines to imitate the look of a CRT TV, and there are a handful of bezel options for games that don't fill the screen.

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