Valve's Steam Frame VR headset is now open for pre-order reservations through September 17, with the first wave of customers notified starting September 18. The wireless headset costs $1,059–$1,299 USD depending on storage capacity, includes two controllers and Half-Life: Alyx, and features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 16GB RAM, and 2160x2160 per-eye LCD displays.
Nintendo and accessory maker HORI are releasing an electric Ocarina controller for the Switch 2 version of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, available for pre-order at $49.99 USD on the Nintendo Store with a November 5, 2026 release date. The device features sound recognition technology that lets players interact with the game by playing songs, with options for free play and auto-play modes, plus volume control and a headphone jack.
CD Projekt and Blizzard revealed a Geralt-themed Barbarian skin for Diablo 4, available only to players who preorder The Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past on Battle.net, excluding Steam players and causing backlash from fans who already own The Witcher 3 on other platforms. The collaboration marks the first of multiple planned Witcher-inspired content pieces coming to Diablo 4 in 2027.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max became available for pre-order on Saturday, with most Pro models shipping on the September 18 launch day, while Pro Max availability is more limited except for the 2TB configuration. Some customers may delay purchases awaiting Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, launching October 23.
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 sold out within hours of preorder opening, with scalpers immediately listing units on eBay for £520–£730, nearly double the £435 retail price. The special edition console features Link-green Joy-Cons and Triforce-inspired design, launching October 29th alongside an Ocarina of Time remake.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-orders launched today in the U.S., with early orderers receiving devices on September 18. Some iPhone 18 Pro Max configurations, particularly the 256GB models in certain colors, already show delivery delays into October, while smaller iPhone 18 Pro models remain available for launch-day delivery.
Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring a new variable aperture camera, faster A20 Pro chip, improved cooling, and longer battery life, starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively. Pre-orders are available in over 65 countries through Apple's online store, carriers like Verizon and AT&T, and retailers including Best Buy and Walmart, with deliveries beginning September 18.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for pre-order globally, with EB Games in Canada offering an exclusive holographic N64-style slipcover as a free bonus for pre-orders at $99.99 CAD before November 4th, 2026. The game launches November 5th, 2026.
T-Mobile is promoting an iPhone 18 Pro "On Us" deal ahead of preorders starting September 12, requiring carrier switch or phone trade-in plus enrollment in the $100/month Experience Beyond plan with bill credits over 36 months. Apple announced the iPhone 18 lineup including the new foldable iPhone 18 Duo on September 9, with the Duo featuring dual displays and starting at $1,999.
Apple has announced AirPods 5, launching September 18 starting at $129, featuring active noise cancellation that's 50% better than the previous model. Two versions are available: a standard model at $129 and a premium version with wireless charging case and stem volume controls at $149.
Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo are available for pre-order, with various accessory brands offering cases and screen protectors. Major retailers like ZAGG, Nomad, Belkin, OtterBox, and others are stocking protective accessories, with ZAGG offering 20% off when purchasing two items.
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition launches on Switch 2 on November 5th with a full physical cartridge release and digital option. The game includes four Bayonetta collaboration suits and cosmetic pre-order bonuses.
Verizon is offering promotional deals on Apple's newly released iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone Duo. Customers can get the iPhone 18 Pro for $80/month on Simplicity Pro or up to $1,200 off with trade-in, while iPhone Duo preorders begin October 16 with final deal details coming in October.
Grand Theft Auto 6 special edition DualSense Controllers are now available to preorder in the UK in white and black versions, priced at £74.99 each, with release scheduled for November 19. Both feature the VI logo and palm tree etchings, and the black version is exclusive to PS Direct. The game will leverage PS5's DualSense features including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
PlayStation is launching limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers in Black and White variants priced at $84 USD and £74 GBP. Pre-orders are now live in the U.S. and U.K. across multiple retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and PlayStation Direct, with the Black edition exclusive to PlayStation Direct.
Nintendo is releasing a limited-edition Legend of Zelda Switch 2 console with a black-and-gold design and Triforce-inspired artwork, priced at $520. The collector's edition is currently out of stock but preorders are available at retailers like Best Buy and Walmart, with availability expected around October 29.
Nintendo is releasing a limited-edition Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console and Pro Controller to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary, with pre-orders now live at various retailers including Walmart. The console launches October 29, ahead of an Ocarina of Time remake releasing November 5, 2026, and stock is selling out quickly across retailers.
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 console, priced at $519.99, has sold out at major retailers including Nintendo, Amazon, Target, and Best Buy. The console is available only on eBay through resellers at markups exceeding $300, with scalper bots expected to snap up future stock during the holiday season.
A remake of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Tag Force 3 has been announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, releasing February 16, 2027. Pre-order bonuses include limited edition cards for both physical and digital versions, with different rarities between regions.
OM PEN camera preorders will go live at 7am London time with links available at multiple retailers including B&H Photo, Amazon, and Adorama across various time zones.