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]]>That’s certainly not an offer we see every day. In fact, we’ve only seen iPad deals dropping this cheap twice since release, most recently in the middle of October. We’re far more used to seeing this device at $50 off, a position it’s held firm on since June.
However, if you’re after that larger XDR display we’re also seeing some excellent offers on the 12.9-inch model. While many of Amazon’s current iPad Pro deals on this device have been around for a few months now, the WiFi and Cellular option just dropped back down to a new record low for the second time in its shelf life.
You’ll find the 128GB tablet on sale for $1,199.99 (was $1,299.99) (opens in new tab) – that’s a particularly rare $100 discount considering we’ve only just started seeing those prices fall to $1,250.
Both of these iPad Pro deals are listed just below, but if you’re after something a little cheaper you’ll find more of the lowest prices on the whole range further down the page.
Today’s best iPad Pro deals
(opens in new tab)iPad Pro 11-inch (2021) | $799 $699.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $100 – The 11-inch iPad Pro has just returned to a record low $699 sales price at Amazon. This certainly isn’t an offer we see every day, so if you’re looking to beat the crowds ahead of this month’s Black Friday iPad deals we’d recommend taking a look quick.
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iPad Pro 12.9-inch WiFi and Cellular (2021) | $1,299 $1,199.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $99 – This is a rare discount on the 12.9-inch cellular iPad Pro – and one that leaves us with a record low $1,199.99 sales price. We’ve only seen this offer once before, back in August, and since then this model has been stuck at a $1,250 cost.
More of today’s best iPad deals
We’re seeing the most valuable iPad deals on the more premium models right now, but you’ll still find some savings on cheaper devices like the 9th generation and iPad Air. The comparison chart below brings you all the lowest prices on these tablets from around the web.
As one of the best gaming tablets around, these are particularly popular deals. However, if you’re after more savings, you can also check out all the Black Friday laptop deals and Black Friday gaming laptop deals we’re expecting to see this year. We’re also rounding up all the latest iPad Air deals and Black Friday AirPods deals for cheaper options as well.
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]]>Having largely ignored the Mini range of luxury tablets since 2019, Apple is going big on its latest release. With some impressive power under the hood, those looking for the best gaming tablet might not have to look much further than the iPad Mini 6.
iPad Mini 6 pre-order information
Price: $499 / £479 / AU$749
US: pre-order at Apple (opens in new tab)
UK: pre-order at Apple (opens in new tab)
Release date: September 24
Gaming on iPad is starting to take off. The powerful specs of the iPad Pro and Air 4 mean there’s some serious grunt under the hood for the latest Apple Arcade titles, but the larger form factor always made portable play a little awkward. Without an updated version of its smaller tablet, Apple would be in trouble. Thank goodness for the iPad Mini 6, in other words.
It’s arrived at the perfect time. Gaming tablets are still finding their feet in a handheld world dominated by the Nintendo Switch, mobile phone, and, soon, Valve’s Steam Deck. Arcade might not offer the most comprehensive collection of the most powerful titles, but gaming is the main revenue driver for Apple’s App Store, and it would take a lot for the hardware side of the business to ignore it for much longer.
The iPad Mini 6 proves that Apple’s dinkier device is perhaps best positioned to fight in this arena head on.
iPad OS 15 gaming features are designed for a smaller display
iPadOS 15 will ship directly on the iPad Mini 6, bringing with it a new gamepad overlay open to use by any game developer using the App Store. The feature will have two control zones (configurable as thumbsticks, d-pad, or buttons) placed along the horizontal edge of the screen. Many games already make use of this design by themselves, but Apple building such a feature directly into its OS means things are starting to get serious.
Anyone who has attempted to hold an iPad Air or iPad Pro in the grip that would be required here will know that these larger devices just weren’t made to be used like this for long periods. While initially comfortable, the full weight of each tablet quickly becomes apparent.
The iPad Mini 6 measures at 195mm tall (just a little smaller than the previous model) 135mm and wide. That’s a much smaller footprint designed to suit such a grip much better.
Not only that, but iPadOS 15 also brings PS5 DualSense adaptive trigger support and game capture functions to the iPad Mini 6. No other gaming tablets currently offer support for those super smart bumpers, and very few come with retroactive game capture support.
iPads typically walk a fine line between productivity and entertainment purposes. In general, though, a larger screen means a better experience for both uses. When it comes to gaming on the go, though, pulling out a 12.9-inch iPad Pro may not be the most comfortable move.
The iPad Mini form factor is large enough to still feel like a big screen experience (at least compared to a smartphone or Nintendo Switch), but fits neatly into smaller bag pockets.
iPad Mini 6 uses Apple’s latest silicon
Apple has detailed the specs of its latest A15 Bionic chip, and it looks like there’s plenty to look forward to. The A15 is estimated to offer a 40% boost in CPU performance and 80% jump in its GPU over the previous model. That translates to faster game loading, better framerates, more detailed graphics (both up close and far away), and potentially the capacity for more complex, demanding titles.
Packing all that power into a portable device with a battery life that still hits Apple’s 10-hour quota is no mean feat. Sure, you’re likely not getting the higher refresh rates of the 120Hz iPad Pro here, but for under $500, there’s some serious value packed into this silicon.
USB-C arrives
The iPad Mini 6 will ship with USB-C charging and accessory support. While that’s nice for quickly juicing up your device on the go and transferring files from storage, it’s in the world of keyboards and accessories that this feature really shines.
Apple started supporting keyboards in its Arcade titles back with iPad OS 14 and iOS 14, which means the rollout across the service’s biggest games is just getting started. However, we’re seeing more and more titles taking advantage of keyboard support these days and if Apple’s gaming plans continue as they’ve started it’s likely there’s plenty more in the future as well.
If you’re looking for an even smaller screen, we’re rounding up all the best gaming phones available right now. Or, take a look at the best gaming laptops for something with more dedicated gaming grunt.
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]]>But remember, I myself was once that handlebar moustached hunter of bespoke electronic tunery. So just imagine that I’m giving you all of this information with a curmudgeonly “You don’t know you’re born” look on my face. Oh, and don’t forget to argue over my choices in the comments. That’s always the most important part, after all.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Composer: Michael McCann Buy it here (opens in new tab)
Alternately frenzied, soaring and soothing, the original score to Deus Ex: Human Revolution is perhaps the best new game soundtrack of the last couple of years. With insistent electronic percussion blending with cool ambient synth and subtly-powerful abstracted human vocals, it’s an accessibly complex soundtrack with sound and a mood both unmistakable and untouchable.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Composer: Anamanaguchi Buy it here (opens in new tab)
The retro-gamey soundtrack to the game based on the film based on the retro-gamey comic book. Arriving as the result of so many resonant stacked levels of brilliant, the Scott Pilgrim OST is an absolute stunner. Basically, it’s the most potent and fast acting cheer-up music money can buy.
Silent Hill 2
Composer: Akira Yamaoaka (soundtrack credited to Konami Kukeiha Club) Buy it here (opens in new tab)
This one shouldn’t need any introduction, but in case it does, know this. Akira Yamoaka’s soundtrack to Silent Hill 2 is one of the most revered in gaming for a reason. It’s one of the most touching, chilling, and deeply beautiful soundtracks ever to grace any piece of media. Combining soaring rock, ethereal synth and abstract soundscapes, it’s powerfully affecting on a level you just will not be able to imagine if you haven’t already heard it. So hear it. By buying it.
Heavy Rain
Composer: Normand Coubeil Buy it here (opens in new tab)
Repetitive and one-note as it may be in the game, Heavy Rain’s melacholic, ominously fatalistic score works a lot better in separation. Free from over-use, the various character-specific themes shine as pieces in their own right. The overall tone might rarely stray from ‘sad and a bit doomy’ across the selection of tracks, but it’s a strong and unique set of tunes with a personality all of its own.
Batman: Arkham City
Composer: Nick Arundel and Ron Fish Buy it here (opens in new tab)
Forget that dodgy “Music inspired by…” album that’s knocking around, attempting to purvey its array of unrelated licensed tunes off the back of the game’s high profile. This is the real thing. The orchestral score. The pounding, sweeping, at times damnably emotional stuff that actually appears in the game. It’s bloody brilliant, and up there with the very best Batman scores ever to grace the cinematic adaptations. In fact it’s a good blend of the best bits of all of them.
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Composer: Simon Viklund Buy it here (opens in new tab)
Halfway between the exhilarating abrasiveness of 8 and 16-bit chiptunes and the layered finesse of modern electronica, the soundtrack to Capcom’s pitch-perfect NES remake is as fun and imaginative as it is pulse-poundingly exciting. One of the most vital game soundtracks around right now, in both senses of the word. It’s that simple.
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