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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Day (Espeon) and Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection Night (Umbreon) are available to preorder now on Amazon. If you thought Pokémon TCG collectors were already losing their minds over 30th Celebration Booster Bundles and Elite Trainer Boxes, Amazon just opened preorders for the crown jewel of the anniversary expansion: the 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collections. Both high-end boxes are currently available for preorder at Amazon for under $700 ahead of their official Nov. 6 release date.

TL;DR: The Xbox Nano Controller will launch on Nov. 4. Preorders for this retro mini controller are now live for $49.94. I try to keep a cool head when online shopping. Sure, there are some cool products that turn heads, but you need to keep your wits about you when navigating the murky waters of the online shopping world. When I first met the Xbox Nano Controller, I truly tried to keep my composure. I desperately wanted to find something that I didn't like, but just look at this thing. Isn't it the cutest little guy you've ever seen? I have thrown off the shackles of editorial discretion and will defend this adorable controller with my life. I will die for you, Xbox Nano Controller.

PREORDER NOW: The new Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) is available for preorder on Amazon for $289.99. That's $10 less than Apple. If you're looking to upgrade an aging streaming setup or you're already too deep in the Apple ecosystem to turn back, preorders for the next-gen Apple TV are officially live. You can lock in the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) on Amazon for $289.99 right now, with units scheduled to ship on Nov. 13. That's about $10 less than the $299 price at Apple.

Updated: Oct 14, 2026 6:20pm UTCIf you could use a smaller Xbox controller for any reason, Microsoft has announced just the thing for you. It’s called the Xbox Nano Controller, and it’s a more compact, more rectangular take on the standard Xbox controller. All the regular Xbox buttons are accounted for, but the form factor is smaller and more portable. It’s a nice-looking device overall, and it’s available to preorder now from a number of retailers (see it at Amazon). It will release on November 4 for $49.99. Xbox Nano ControllerOut November 4Xbox Nano ControllerGet it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at WalmartGet it at XboxRegular, full-sized Xbox controllers are nearly perfect, in my opinion. But I’m a grown man with large hands, and I almost never have to bring my Xbox controllers anywhere. If your hands are smaller, or if you travel with a controller on the regular, you might want something designed just for you. That’s the Nano controller. It’s just over five inches long and weighs a mere 3.5 ounces. Microsoft says it supports “all 18 standard gameplay inputs,” which sounds like a lot.