October&#39;s here, which means it&#39;s prime time to load up on the cream of the streaming crop in Australia. Now, I know a few of you genuinely enjoy scrolling through six different apps and wading across page after page of recycled thumbnails until something shiny pops out. Good on you if that&#39;s your thing. Personally, I&#39;d rather skip the digital rummage sale and dive straight into the good stuff. If you&#39;re with me, then let&#39;s make it easy. I&#39;ve rounded up the absolute standouts: award-magnet films, binge-worthy series, and those sneaky originals that are way better than expected. All pulled from the endless hours across Australia&#39;s six big streaming players. Pick your service, lock in the essentials, and prepare for maximum screen time. Table of Contents Foxtel/Binge Netflix Disney+ Apple TV+ Amazon Prime Video Stan New in October on Foxtel and Binge TV litter pick: James May’s Great Explorers S01 – 6 Oct : Through hands-on experiments, examinations of technology, and discussions about the broader context of their explorations, May dishes out a nuanced view of the past. Movie litter pick: Black Bag – 3 Oct : The wildly entertaining Black Bag stars Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as a spy couple forced to confront the nature of their jobs, and their marriage. What notable movies are coming to Binge? Heart Eyes – 2 Oct High Ground – 2 Oct Black Bag – 3 Oct The Great Entertainer – 20 Oct Dangerous Animals – 23 Oct What notable series are coming to Binge? Chicago P.D. S13 – 2 Oct James May’s Great Explorers S01 – 6 Oct Mr. Mercedes S01 – S03 – 23 Oct Film Club S01 – 27 Oct Sign up for a free 14–day Binge trial Back to top New in October on Netflix TV litter pick: Splinter Cell: Deathwatch – 14 Oct : Legendary agent Sam Fisher is drawn back into the field when a wounded young operative seeks out his help. Movie litter pick: Gran Turismo – 15 Oct : Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series. What notable movies are coming to Netflix? Steve – 3 Oct The Woman in Cabin 10 – 10 Oct She Walks in Darkness – 17 Oct A House of Dynamite – 24 Oct Sonic the Hedgehog – 1 Oct Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story – 15 Oct A Quiet Place Part II – 16 Oct What notable series are coming to Netflix? RIV4LRIES – 1 Oct Love Is Blind: S09 – 1 Oct Monster: The Ed Gein Story – 3 Oct Ranma 1/2 S02 – 5 Oct Néro the Assassin – 8 Oct Is It Cake? Halloween – 8 Oct Boots – 9 Oct Splinter Cell: Deathwatch – 14 Oct The Diplomat: S03 – 16 Oct Nobody Wants This: S02 – 23 Oct The Witcher: S04 – 30 Oct Secure your subscription to Netflix Back to top New in October on Disney+ TV litter pick: Star Wars: Visions (Vol. 3) – 29 Oct : Volume 3 will feature nine short films from different Japanese anime studios, including Studio Trigger (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners), and WIT Studio (Attack on Titan). Movie litter pick: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle – 22 Oct : A busy woman hires a seemingly perfect nanny with a chilling secret agenda, putting her family in danger. What notable movies are coming to Disney+? Happy Gilmore – 1 Oct Jaws – 1 Oct The 40 Year Old Virgin – 1 Oct The Balloonist – 3 Oct The Hand That Rocks the Cradle – 22 Oct What notable series are coming to Disney+? Law &amp; Order SVU: S13 – S17 – 1 Oct Family Guy (Halloween Special) – 6 Oct Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: S02 – 8 Oct Grey’s Anatomy: S22 – 11 Oct Parks and Recreation: S01 – S07 – 14 Oct Murdaugh: Death in the Family – 15 Oct Star Wars: Visions (Vol. 3) – 29 Oct Sign up for Disney Plus Back to top New in October on Apple TV+ TV litter pick: The Sisters Grimm – 3 Oct : One year after their parents&#39; mysterious disappearance, sisters Sabrina and Daphne move to a magical town where fairytales are real and secrets lurk everywhere. What notable series are coming to Apple TV+? The Sisters Grimm – 3 Oct The Last Frontier – 10 Oct Loot S03 – 15 Oct Mr. Scorsese – 17 Oct Stiller &amp; Meara: Nothing is Lost – 24 Oct Down Cemetery Road – 29 Oct Sign up for a free 7–day trial of Apple TV+ Back to top New in October on Amazon Prime Video TV litter pick: Harlan Coben’s Lazarus – 22 Oct : A psychological thriller about a forensic psychologist who returns to his late father&#39;s home and experiences disturbing, inexplicable visions. Movie litter pick: Play Dirty – 1 Oct : An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black. What notable movies are coming to Prime Video? The James Bond Collection – 1 Oct 1984 – 1 Oct Play Dirty – 1 Oct The Mummy – 1 Oct John Candy: I Like Me – 10 Oct Stolen Girl – 10 Oct Our Fault – 16 Oct What notable series are coming to Prime Video? Harlan Coben’s Lazarus – 22 Oct Hazbin Hotel S02 – 29 Oct Sign up for a free 30–day Prime Video trial Back to top New in October on Stan TV litter pick: Talamasca: The Secret Order: S01 – 27 Oct : AMC’s Vampire Chronicles universe continues to expand, with The Talamasca – a secret society focused on research of the paranormal. Movie litter pick: One More Shot – 12 Oct : It’s New Year’s Eve, 1999. Y2K is nigh and Minnie discovers a time-travelling bottle of tequila that will change the course of her millennium. What notable movies are coming to Stan? Superbad – 3 Oct Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out – 5 Oct One More Shot – 12 Oct My Big Fat Greek Wedding – 13 Oct The Croods: A New Age – 17 Oct Pearl Harbor – 18 Oct 500 Days Of Summer – 30 Oct What notable series are coming to Stan? Call The Midwife: S12 – 2 Oct Watching You: S01 – 3 Oct Blue Lights: Series 1 – 9 Oct Generation Z: S01 – 13 Oct A Discovery of Witches: S01 – S03 – 16 Oct Talamasca: The Secret Order: S01 – 27 Oct Score your free 30–day trial of Stan Back to top IGN is now on Flash, live and on demand. Stream the latest and trending news for video games, interviews, videos, and wikis. Check it out here . Adam Mathew is our Aussie streaming savant. He also games on YouTube .

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4D Build: Pokemon Model Kits - Gen 1 Starters $20 (was $22) See at Amazon Spin Master's 4D Build puzzle brand already includes licensed models based on major entertainment franchises such as Star Wars , Marvel , Lord of the Rings , and Harry Potter . Now you can add Pokemon to that list, too. Spin Master has launched four buildable models of classic Pokemon. The Starter Pokemon from Generation 1-- Pikachu , Squirtle , Charmander , and Bulbasaur --have been turned into budget-friendly 3D model kits. Each Pokemon 4D Build retails for $22, but Amazon is offering a 10% discount on all of them. Some 4D Build puzzles are constructed out of cardstock, but the Pokemon models use higher-end EPS foam pieces that connect together like puzzle pieces. You don't need scissors, glue, or anything other than your hands, the punch-out foam sheets in the box, and the instruction booklet. 4D Build, Pokemon Pikachu Model Kit $20 (was $22) The Pikachu model showcases the Pokemon mascot's thunder attack, complete with bolts of electricity attached to the display stand. Pikachu is constructed from 201 pieces of EPS foam from the 16 included punch-out sheets. As mentioned, you don't need any tools to create one of 4D Build's models; these are essentially 3D puzzles. The Pikachu model is 9.7 x 11.6 x 12.9 inches, so it's a fairly large display piece for the price. See at Amazon 4D Build, Pokemon Squirtle Model Kit $20 (was $22) This adorable Squirtle model showcases Gen 1's Water-type Starter catching a wave--after teaching the little guy HM03 (Surf), of course. The 16 foam sheets contain 180 punch-out pieces. Once completed, Squirtle measures 9.3 x 10.1 x 9.2 inches. See at Amazon 4D Build, Pokemon Charmander Model Kit $20 (was $22) Charmander's 4D Build is the most complex of the four in the launch lineup. The model measures 9.8 x 9.3 x 10 inches and is constructed from 241 pieces from 16 foam sheets. The Fire-type Starter Pokemon's stand is fittingly decorated with flames. See at Amazon 4D Build, Pokemon Bulbasaur Model Kit $20 (was $22) Generation 1's Grass-type Starter Bulbasaur is a 195-piece model with a stand that's decorated with leaves. The completed model is 9.3 x 11.4 x 9.4 inches. See at Amazon If you'd like to build other Pokemon models with different materials, there are several brands with officially licensed Pokemon model and building sets. While Lego's first Pokemon sets won't launch until next year, Mega Bloks has a large selection of buildable figures and playsets featuring popular Pokemon. You'll also find small Bandai Hobby Pokemon model kits on Amazon , some of which are priced under $10. Continue Reading at GameSpot

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It's always a good idea to start a new month off on the right foot, especially when we're talking about the spookiest month of the year. Kick off pumpkin-n-ghost season with our hints and clues for the October 1 (1565) Wordle , or grab yourself today's answer. All treat, no trick—promise. A clue for today's Wordle Stuck on today's Wordle? Here's a clue that pertains to the meaning of the word. Clued in ❓Wordle clue for October 1, 2025 ❓ Ruined, decayed. If you're still just as stuck after our clue, scroll down for further hints. Hints for the October 1 (#1565) Wordle Our Wordle hints will start vague so as to just give you a bit of a nudge in the right direction at first. As you scroll down, they'll offer more and more help towards figuring out today's word without fully giving it away. Are there any repeated letters in today's Wordle? You're going to need a brand new letter for every space today. How many vowels are in today's Wordle? Keep going until you've uncovered two unique vowels. What letter does today's Wordle begin with? Make sure there's an "S" at the start of your answer. One of those games? Don't worry, it happens to us all. The October 1 (#1565) Wordle answer is… (Image credit: Nurphoto via Getty) This is it. No turning back now! The solution to today's Wordle puzzle is... Solved 🟩 Wordle answer for October 1, 2025 🟩 SPOIL 🤢 The meaning behind today's Wordle answer Whether it's fruit left out too long or a rain-soaked day out, nobody likes having things spoiled. Previous Wordle answers Past Wordle answers can give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle-solving fresh. They are also a good way to eliminate guesses for today's Wordle, as the answer is unlikely to be repeated. Here are the last 10 Wordle answers: September 21: COVEN September 22: QUILL September 23: MOUTH September 24: BLUNT September 25: DRAPE September 26: DALLY September 27: FRITZ September 28: GOOEY September 29: CIVIL September 30: GEESE Learn more about Wordle (Image credit: Future) How to play Wordle Wordle's a daily guessing game, where the goal is to correctly uncover today's five letter word in six goes or less. An incorrect letter shows up as a grey box. A correct letter in the wrong space turns up yellow. And the correct letter in the right place shows up as green. There's no time limit to worry about, and don't forget that some letters might be used more than once. What's the best Wordle starting word? Generally you want to pick something with a good mix of common consonants and vowels in it as your Wordle opener, as this is most likely to return some early green and yellow letters. Words like SLATE, CHIME, and REACT all work, but feel free to find your own favourite. Is Wordle getting harder? (Image credit: Valve) Wordle is not getting harder! There will always be the occasional day where the answer is the name of a body part, has a sneaky double vowel, or a word obscure enough to send everyone rushing off to a dictionary. But the daily answers, edited by Tracy Bennett, are still a good mix of common terms and tougher challenges. Remember that if you're craving more of a challenge, you can enable Hard Mode under the ⚙️ options menu. This option doesn't make the words themselves harder, but it requires that "any revealed hints must be used in subsequent guesses." How did Wordle begin? Wordle is the creation of Josh Wardle, and began life as a small personal project before its public release in 2021. From there it's gone on to become a global phenomenon, attracting a dedicated daily audience, billions of plays, a whole host of competitors, and even a seven-figure sale to the New York Times where it's become a mainstay of daily games alongside the crosswords and Connections .

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Toshiba 55-Inch Class C350 LED Smart Fire 4K TV $200 (was $400) See at Amazon You don't have to wait for Prime Big Deal Days to kick off on October 7 to start saving, as the Toshiba 55-Inch Class C350 LED Smart Fire 4K TV is already down to its lowest price ever at Amazon. The LED TV is just $200 (was $400), and several other sizes are also discounted ahead of the shopping event--including nice price cuts on the 75-inch and 65-inch variants. Despite being official Big Deal Days early offers, these budget-friendly Toshiba 4K TVs are shipped and sold by Best Buy Toshiba 55-Inch Class C350 LED Smart Fire 4K TV $200 (was $400) This LED 4K TV offers AI upscaling for non-4K content, support for Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and an Ultimate Motion feature that's said to reduce blur during fast-moving scenes. It has a dedicated Game Mode with variable refresh rates and reduced latency. Just keep in mind that the C350 is limited to 60Hz refresh rate. As a Fire TV, you'll have quick access to popular apps and streaming services. The TV also includes a Voice Remote with Alexa, allowing you to use voice commands to find your favorite content. The 55-inch model is seeing the best deal, as it's a full 50% off its usual asking price. In fact, it's cheaper than the 50-inch model (which is $220). But if this size isn't right for your space, there are several other options to choose from, including a 65-inch for only $300 and 75-inch for $430. Note that the 55-inch discount is exclusive to Prime members. Toshiba Class C350 LED Smart Fire 4K TV 43-inch -- $159 ( $300 ) 50-inch -- $220 ( $350 ) 55-inch -- $200 ( $400 ) 65-inch -- $300 ( $530 ) 75-inch -- $430 ( $730 ) See at Amazon Several other Amazon devices are on sale ahead of Big Deal Days, including Luna Controllers , security cameras, and smart displays. There's also a long list of other Fire TV devices up for grabs, including the Fire TV Stick HD , Fire TV Stick 4K , and Fire TV Stick 4K Max . Both are capable of turning your HD TV into a smart TV, though the 4K Max is the most compelling due to its support for Wi-Fi 6E, additional storage, and included Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced. Continue Reading at GameSpot

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The Amazon discounts waiting on them thar shelves are many, and the price cuts are too juicy to ignore already. I’ve clocked most of what I recommend firsthand (preorders excluded) and can tell you which ones will reward your wallet and your playtime. From Nintendo classics to anime epics and even a few gothic horrors, this week’s haul is more eclectic than my Steam library backlog. Contents Retro Nintendo Xbox PlayStation PC PC Gear LEGO This Day in Gaming 🎂 In retro news, I&#39;m celebrating the 38th birthday of the mighty Sega Master System . I somehow pleaded my way into one of these when this oversized oblong started to be bundled with two controllers, a light phaser, and two games ( Hang On and Safari Hunt ). Boasting newer, improved hardware compared to its worthy NES rival, Sega&#39;s 8-bit beast seized a significant market share lead in Oz (a feat not replicated in more important markets like Japan and North America). What is your easiest, cheapest, and most reasonably authentic way to experience the Master System vibe today? Buy the modern remaster of Alex Kidd in Miracle World . Everybody owned it. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Sega Master System launch, 1987. eBay - Amiga CD32 launch, 1993. eBay - Star Trek: Starfleet Command (PC) 1999. Get - Psi-Ops: Mindgate Conspiracy ( PS2 ,XB) 2004. - PSP Go launch, 2009. eBay Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch On Switch, I have fond memories of Pokémon Legends: Arceus , which finally broke the mould with semi-open areas and monster catching that felt alive in a way the series had never nailed before. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is still a party staple at my place and remains the only game where you can watch Solid Snake throw hands with Pikachu. Pokémon Legends: Arceus (-20%) - A$64 Pokémon finally let its hair down here, going semi-open world. Clunky in spots, sure, but the thrill of chasing shinies in the wild is hard to beat. Super Smash Bros. Ult. (-18%) - A$74 The Switch’s ultimate party trick. Endless fighters, infinite chaos and a soundtrack that&#39;ll make your nostalgia glands weep. Zelda: Link&#39;s Awakening (-13%) - A$69.90 Proof that you can polish a 1993 relic into toy-box perfection. Short, sweet and a little weird. Dragon Ball Fighterz (-46%) - A$49 The closest you’ll get to yelling “KAMEHAMEHA” at your mates without losing friendships. Slick, stylish and anime-accurate chaos. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-34%) - A$45.90 For those who think Mario Kart’s too friendly. Tougher tracks, brutal shortcuts and plenty of “who just bombed me?!” moments. Games of the Moment What&#39;s flying off shelves? Pokémon Legends: Z-A - A$78 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - A$79 EA Sports FC 26 - A$79 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card . Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Over on Xbox Series X, Mafia: The Old Country impressed me with its meticulous period detail and narrative grit, the developers even studied 1930s radio broadcasts for accuracy. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is an indie darling I return to often thanks to its pitch-perfect retro platforming and constant stream of free expansions. Mafia: The Old Country (-23%) - A$69 This mobster tale is less Scarface, more slow-burn HBO drama. Suits, cigars and lots of dramatic staring into the middle distance. Dying Light 2: Stay Human (-81%) - A$19 Parkour, zombies and more rooftop cardio than a CrossFit session. The story wobbles, but the price is undead cheap. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (-53%) - A$27 The indie mascot that refuses to die. All expansions bundled in, meaning you’re basically swimming in retro goodness. Scarlet Nexus (-78%) - A$20.70 Anime hair, psychic powers, and enemies that look like furniture came alive. It’s gloriously bonkers. Gotham Knights (-83%) - A$19 The Bat is dead, so it’s the sidekicks’ time to shine. Janky, but fun if you bring friends (and lower expectations). Xbox One Tony Hawk&#39;s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (-59%) - A$28.60 Kickflips, grind rails and Superman blasting through the speakers. If you played it in 2000, your thumbs already know what to do. Assassin&#39;s Creed Origins (-67%) - A$33.40 Egypt looks stunning, the combat’s fresh, and there’s an eagle you can control. Sorry pigeons, you’ve been replaced. The Quarry (-85%) - A$15 A teen horror flick you get to break. Everyone can die, everyone can live. Perfect Friday-night popcorn gaming. Games of the Moment A look at the top sellers EA Sports FC 26 Silent Hill f - $109 Borderlands 4 - $99 Or just invest in an Xbox Card . Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a &#39;Box? Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation On PS5, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a game I lost myself in for hours, mostly because the pawn system delivers AI partners that feel surprisingly competent. Tales of Arise is another gem, its battle system blending frantic combos with gorgeous anime flair that makes every fight sing. Dragon&#39;s Dogma 2 (-37%) - A$67.80 Massive monsters, dark dungeons and pawn pals who won’t stop yelling “Wolves hunt in packs!” It’s Capcom’s weirdest RPG. And that’s saying something. Armored Core 7 (-65%) - A$34.90 From the Elden Ring devs, but instead of swords you get a mech with 47 guns. Faster than it has any right to be. Octopath Traveler II (-36%) - A$54.40 Retro RPG flair, gorgeous pixel art, and a cast who all think their story is the main one. Spoiler: some are more interesting than others. Silent Hill f (-16%) - A$109 A flowery nightmare from Japan. Looks spooky, sounds spooky, probably is spooky. Silent Hill’s weirdness dialled to max. Tales of Arise (-68%) - A$32.20 Gorgeous anime swords, party banter galore, and combat that feels like an action game. JRPG comfort food. PS4 Elden Ring (-51%) - A$49 It’s Dark Souls but with a horse and a sandbox. Also more bosses than you’ll ever want to count. Pain never felt so good. Persona 5 Royal (-46%) - A$54.40 Stylish teens fighting demons while juggling exams. Honestly, it’s more stressful than high school ever was. Far Cry 5 (-66%) - A$34.10 Montana’s cult crisis, solved with explosions, fishing rods and a dog called Boomer. Subtle it is not. Games of the Moment What&#39;s in high demand? EA Sports FC 26 - $79 Ghost of Yōtei - $99 Silent Hill f - $119 Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you&#39;ll pay to &#39;Station. Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC On PC, DOOM Eternal is still one of the tightest shooters around, its rhythmic combat loop designed around heavy metal tracks recorded specifically for its glory kills. Meanwhile, Hades turned death into progression in a way that had me happily grinding just to hear more of its godly banter. Space Marine 2 (-50%) - A$44.90 Chainswords, bolters and a main character who screams at everything. Warhammer never looked this beefy. Doom Eternal (-90%) - A$5.40 Rip, tear, repeat. Story? Who cares. You’re basically metal album art made playable. Hades (-75%) - A$9.10 Die, flirt with gods, die again. Repeat until obsessed. Indie perfection. Persona 5 Royal (-65%) - A$33.20 Same stylish RPG, but now you can alt-tab out of class to actually procrastinate. Hogwarts Legacy: Del. Ed. (-82%) - A$17.90 Accio open-world RPG! A divisive game, sure, but you can finally roleplay as the Hufflepuff menace of your dreams. Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. Laptop Deals Apple MacBook Air 15&quot; (-16%) – A$2,087 ASUS 14&quot; Chromebook (-25%) – A$321 HP OmniBook X Flip (-37%) – A$1,999 HP Envy x360 16&quot; (-34%) – A$1,329 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (-31%) – A$917.04 Desktop Deals BOSGAME Mini PC (-31%) – A$479 HP OMEN 35L (-30%) – A$4,899 HP OmniDesk PC (-21%) – A$1,199 Lenovo Legion T5i (-28%) – A$2,959 Lenovo ThinkCentre neo (-27%) – A$1,479 Monitor Deals ASUS VY249HGR 24&quot; (-22%) – A$109 Dell SE2725HM 27&quot; (-56%) – A$143.40 KTC 27&quot; QHD 180Hz (-27%) – A$227 MSI PRO MP2412 24&quot; (-26%) – A$95 Component Deals AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (-49%) – A$257 AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-20%) – A$609 Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB (-13%) – A$184 Corsair Vengeance DDR4 32GB (-6%) – A$134 Storage Deals ORICO 1TB M.2 SSD (-25%) – A$97.46 SanDisk Extreme 1TB SSD (-23%) – A$176 SanDisk 128GB PRO SD (-58%) – A$34 SanDisk 32GB Ultra SD (-87%) – A$9.90 Seagate One Touch HDD (-24%) – A$228 Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Star Wars Grogu (-37%) - A$95.20 3in1 Retro Telephone (-37%) - A$25 Minecraft Nether Portal Ambush (-36%) - A$38.40 Captain America vs. Thanos (-35%) - A$39.20 Back to top Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that&#39;s worth playing (but also cheap). 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The next major sale kicks off next week. Amazon&#39;s Prime Big Deal Days event is set to begin on October 7 and run through October 8 this year with discounts exclusively available to Prime members. This is the fourth year in a row that Amazon has decided to have an October Prime Day and we here on the IGN Deals team have covered every single one. Although we don&#39;t yet have all of the details about what deals to expect this year, we&#39;ve done this enough times to make some educated guesses. If you&#39;re planning to do some shopping before November this year, Amazon&#39;s two-day fall sale is certainly a good time to do so. But you shouldn&#39;t expect that everything you are hoping to buy will be getting a discount. Prime Big Deal Days will definitely include some of the best deals of the year on many popular items, but Black Friday is still when we expect to see the biggest spread of discounts from every retailer. What Deals to Expect Amazon has released a sneak peek of some of the discounts that will be available during the sale, but the list doesn&#39;t include actual prices. Based on this sneak peek, as well as our coverage of the sale from last year , we&#39;ve outlined what discounts we expect to see in 2025 below. You can also jump to Amazon&#39;s Prime Big Deal Days page right now to check out early deals. Amazon Device Discounts It&#39;s pretty much a given that if Amazon is having a Prime-exclusive sale that there is going to be some sort of discount on Amazon devices. But since this isn&#39;t Black Friday, not all Amazon devices are going to be on sale. According to the sneak peak, the biggest price drops will be on bundles. This apparently includes Luna Controller and Fire TV bundles for up to 50% off, which is a fairly unique pairing similar to the Xbox Fire TV Stick bundle that has been popular in recent years. Surprisingly, the preview of deals seems to exclude Amazon Fire TV sticks altogether despite offering early deals on them just last week . Outside of streaming, you can also expect to see Kindle deals again. We saw some of the best deals on Kindle e-readers during Prime Day earlier this year and expect to see similar discounts this fall. This will likely be in the form of bundles, however, which could include a case or a wireless charger as a bonus. And like every sale, Amazon will likely be offering steep discounts on its Ring Video Doorbell bundles. Toys and LEGO Sets October is a surprisingly good time to buy LEGO sets and toys, depending on what it it is you&#39;re looking for. This is a great time of year for Amazon to clear out its inventory of older toys ahead of the busy holiday season, likely to make room for popular new items. This means you can potentially find some really good deals on toys that are a few years old now. Amazon&#39;s sneak peak mentions up to 30% off LEGO sets and up to 40% off toys from Disney, Star Wars, and Wicked. The exact toys aren&#39;t mentioned, but it&#39;s almost guaranteed that it will be older releases getting these discounts. For LEGO that could mean sets that are already marked to be retired later this year. Physical Media Amazon has already stated that the sale will have discounts up to 65% on bestselling books this year, but we expect those savings will expand further into other areas of physical media. This has been a pretty consistent trend throughout this year where we&#39;ve seen great discounts on books, 4K movies, CDs, and video games during every major sales event Amazon has had. If Prime Big Deal Days is anything like Prime Day, then there will likely be some sort of &quot;Buy 2, Get 1 Free&quot; sale on top of the usual discounts. These types of promotions are one of the best times to buy Blu-rays , books, and occasionally board games all at once for a larger discount. Amazon has already started offering early deals on 4K UHD movies ahead of the event, and we expect more deals on physical media to arrive before the October 7 start date. Apple AirPods and iPads Although not mentioned on Amazon&#39;s own sneak peek, it&#39;s pretty much a given that AirPods and iPads are going to go on sale for this event. These devices have been discounted for pretty much every sales event this year and were also some of the bestselling items in 2024 as well. The only question is just how much they are going to be discounted. The new Apple AirPods Pro 3 were just released, but Amazon has already discounted them once . It was only a $10 price cut, but it&#39;s something we will likely see again during Prime Big Deal Days. You can also expect the AirPods Pro 2 to go on sale as well, maybe to the lowest price of the year. As for iPads, you can likely expect similar prices to Prime Day when we saw the latest models getting 20% discounts. TVs and Gaming Monitors According to the sneak peek, Amazon will be offering up to 40% off select LG and Hisense monitors and TVs. Although Black Friday is still probably the best time to buy a TV or monitor, we&#39;ve definitely found some really good deals on both during past October Prime Days. But it really depends on what you&#39;re looking for and what price point you&#39;re willing to pay. Some of the best gaming monitors and 4K TVs are expensive , and the biggest discounts are likely going to be on the more expensive models like the LG C-series TVs. If you&#39;re willing to pay $800 or more, you can likely find a really good deal. But that same discount will likely be there during Black Friday too. Outside of LG and Hisense, we usually see discounts from Sony and Samsung as well. Last year there were some really good deals on the Samsung Odyssey line of monitors , but the price points were also quite high. Amazon will also have some pretty steep discounts on it&#39;s own Fire TVs, including that Luna Controller bundle I mentioned above. Video Games Video game deals have been present in every major sale this year and October Prime Day isn&#39;t going to break that trend. So while we know there will be video game deals this year, we don&#39;t know exactly what games will be going on sale or how steep the discounts will be. With that in mind, what we will likely see are discounts similar to Steam&#39;s Autumn Sale this year . These are slight discounts on popular games that drop the price 10-20%, and Amazon will likely do something just like that with physical games rather than digital. The general rule of thumb is that Black Friday is still going to be the best time of year to find deals on video games . So if a game you really want is only getting a slight discount in October, it will likely get the same discount or an even steeper one later in November. A Little Bit of Everything Else Because it&#39;s a fall sale, there will also be discounts on all of the usual fall things. This includes clothing, home goods, and even some Halloween decorations. Here&#39;s a quick list of what else will go on sale according to Amazon : Up to 40% off makeup Up to 40% off skincare and haircare products Up to 50% off vacuums Up to 50% off Samsonite luggage Up to 30% off furniture Up to 50% off clothing Up to 45% off Bose headphones and speakers What Deals Not to Expect Based on 2025 trends so far, there are a few items you&#39;re most likely not going to find discounts on during October Prime Day. The first major category is gaming consoles. Just recently Microsoft announced yet another price increase on Xbox consoles and other major brands are doing the same as tariffs have ramped up in the U.S. this year. This means you are unlikely to find any deals on the Xbox Series X or PS5 during this sale, and it&#39;s pretty much a given that the Switch 2 won&#39;t go on sale . It&#39;s pretty much a given that the Switch 2 won&#39;t go on sale. Outside of the gaming space, you also shouldn&#39;t expect any massive deals on phones during October Prime Day. There will likely be some discounts on Google Pixel phones and some older models from the Samsung Galaxy line, but it&#39;s unlikely those will be the best deals of the year. New iPhones are also very unlikely to go on sale during this time as the iPhone 17 just came out recently and many of the biggest promotions will be saved for Black Friday. Is It Better to Wait for Black Friday Deals? Black Friday has consistently been the best time to find deals on just about everything. However, that trend has started to shift in recent years as the actual start date for Black Friday deals has shifted closer and closer to October. If you&#39;re wondering whether or not it&#39;s worth shopping now vs. during the November sales season, it&#39;s become a bit more complicated than just &quot;yes, of course.&quot; Early sales like Prime Big Deal Days will often have discounts that are better than Black Friday, so the trick is knowing what prices are good and what prices are worth waiting on. Since this is primarily an Amazon sale, the best way to check if a deal is worthy of your attention is by using a price-tracking tool called CamelCamelCamel . This is something our deals team uses all the time to check a discount against a product&#39;s historical price point on Amazon. If the discount you&#39;re looking at is the lowest price of all time (or even in 2025) then you can probably feel confident that you&#39;re getting a good deal. If it looks like Amazon has dropped the price lower in the past, then you should most likely wait for better Black Friday deals before you buy. How to Follow IGN Deals Recommendations The IGN Deals team has over 30 years of combined experience finding the best discounts and preorders available online. If you want the latest updates from our trusted team, here’s how to follow our coverage: Sign up for our IGN Deals Newsletter Set IGN as a preferred source in Google Follow us on social media IGN Deals on X IGN Deals on Instagram IGN Deals on Facebook IGN Deals on Tiktok

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