The 2021 Apple TV HD has hit an all-time low of $99

If you’ve been on the lookout for a new Apple TV but don’t want to break the bank, it’s worth considering a solid deal on the most recent HD model. The 2021 Apple TV HD has hit an all-time low of $99 on Amazon. That’s $50 off the regular price.

Buy Apple TV HD (2021) on Amazon – $99

While this isn’t the cheapest streaming media player around, it does grant access to the Apple ecosystem on your TV. You’ll be able to play Apple Arcade games, share content from iPhone to your TV via AirPlay, listen to Apple Music and use Apple Fitness+. Apple TV HD supports HomeKit as well, so you can get a live feed of compatible cameras and control certain smart home devices.

Of course, you’ll be able to stream TV and movies using the device. Along with Apple TV+, you can access Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and other services. Apple TV HD comes with a new Siri remote with a touch-enabled clickpad, the option to connect AirPods to listen privately and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound support.

One thing Apple TV HD doesn’t do, unfortunately, is stream video in 4K (the name might have given that away). For 4K streaming, take a look at the 2021 Apple TV 4K, which isn’t too much more expensive at the minute. The 32GB model is $120 and the 64GB version is $140, for savings of $60 on both models. We gave the most recent Apple TV 4K a score of 90 in our review. Given the fairly steep discounts, it’s worth wondering if Apple is trying to clear out some stock just ahead of new Apple TV models hitting the market.

Buy Apple TV 4K 32GB (2021) at Amazon – $120Buy Apple TV 4K 64GB (2021) at Amazon – $140

The next Nintendo Direct streams on September 13th

This is not a drill (or a tweet from a phony Nintendo account). Nintendo has at long last revealed when its next showcase takes place. It has set a Nintendo Direct for September 13th at 10AM ET. You can watch the stream on Nintendo’s YouTube channel or below.

It’s worth noting that the Nintendo UK YouTube channel won’t stream the Direct live “as a mark of respect during this period of national mourning,” following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Direct will be still available on demand on the channel as of 4PM UK time on Tuesday.

You can expect around 40 minutes of announcements, updates and trailers this time around, with a focus on games coming to Nintendo Switch this winter. Expect the likes of Bayonetta 3 to feature. Fingers crossed for more details on the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild as well, including the actual name of the game and a firm release date.

There will surely be a bunch of surprises. It’s always fun when Nintendo announces a game at a Direct and releases it on the Switch eShop on the same day. Here’s hoping Vampire Survivors is one of them. Maybe the Advance Wars remake will get a new release date too.

This marks the second full-fledged Nintendo Direct of the year. There have been several more narrowly focused Nintendo events in recent months, including an Indie World Showcase in May, followed by Directs focused on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Splatoon 3 and third-party games.