Today’s Top Deals: Monster Hunter Wilds, 11th Gen iPad, Xbox Series X, and More

Ah, weekends. That magical stretch of time when, allegedly, you’re free to just chill out and do whatever. And hey, if you’re in the mood for some shopping (who isn’t a slave to consumer culture, right?), then stick around. I scoured the digital marketplace or whatever to dig up some interesting deals. Let’s wander through them, shall we?

Monster Hunter Wilds for $54.99

Alright, so… Monster Hunter Wilds. Ever heard of it? (Probably, it’s huge now). You can snag it on the PS5 at Woot with a $15 discount. Wild, isn’t it? Literally. This game claims to be newbie-friendly, now with a "Focus Mode" – I guess for those of us who can’t multitask during a boss fight. And, I found this in some review they did, "fun fights but lacking real challenge." So, there you have it. It’s kinda easy. But fun!

11th Gen iPad at $299

First up (or, wait, did I already say that? No idea)—the iPad. Gen 11! Doesn’t that sound futuristic? Powered by the A16 chip—which is uh, super fast, I think. Handy little gadget for work or, let’s be honest, procrastination. You can add an Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard Folio if you’re fancy like that. Basically, they’re just making sure you have zero excuse to leave your couch.

Pre-Order Ghost of Yotei

Okay, heads up, new game alert! Ghost of Yotei is now available for pre-order on Amazon. You play as Atsu, though don’t ask me who the fella is—some revenge story, Japanese samurai-esque vibes. Think Ghost of Tsushima but maybe with a different shade of cherry blossom. Intrigued? Me too, sort of.

Visions of Mana – $34.99

Visions of Mana just dropped, after, like, an eternity. Two decades to be dramatic. Which, really, it is. Available this weekend at a discount, starring some heroic bunch on a quest to save… well, the world or something. "Brings the classic RPG series into the modern age," they claimed. Whatever that means. Fancy systems, blah blah.

Xbox Series X for $479.99

Now this is the real kicker—all grumblings aside—Xbox announced some gnarly price hikes. They say it’s five years old (weird, I thought it was just released last Christmas or something). But Amazon’s throwing out a lifeline at $479.99. Pretty much a steal. Hey, nobody knows when (or if) it’s gonna drop this low again.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – $10

And then there’s this LEGO Star Wars thing for a measly $10. Not bad, considering it’s got, like, a bajillion characters scattered across the galaxy. PS4 peeps can grab it on Amazon. Includes nine films, plus some Disney+ series characters. You didn’t ask, but yep, I’d say it’s a steal.

Super Mario Party Jamboree for $44.99

Finally, for all Nintendo Switch fans—or wait, is it the Switch 2 now? Who keeps track? Super Mario Party Jamboree at Woot is available for a cozy $44.99. Considering the sequel’s price tag, this deal’s about as good as finding leftover pizza—unexpected and delightful.

So there you have it—my quirky, somewhat haphazard guide to the deals lurking this weekend. Catch them if they intrigue you, or hey, just let it all float into the digital ether. Up to you!