--- title: '6 Must-Have Tech, Gaming, and TCG Drops This July' source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=4KslMt-F0Pc' video_id: '4KslMt-F0Pc' date: 2026-07-28 duration_sec: 380 --- # 6 Must-Have Tech, Gaming, and TCG Drops This July > Source: [6 Must-Have Tech, Gaming, and TCG Drops This July](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4KslMt-F0Pc) ## Summary This video from IGN highlights six notable product releases arriving in July, spanning a Samsung TV with micro RGB technology, the Halo Campaign Evolved physical edition, a themed Xbox Elite controller, Splatoon 4: Side Order, and the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black expansion with a Best Buy exclusive promo card. ### Key Points - **Monthly Drops Overview** [00:02] — July features major collectible releases including Halo Campaign Evolved and Pokémon Mega Evolution Pitch Black, plus a limited promo card at Best Buy. - **Samsung R85H TV** [00:44] — Uses micro RGB technology for bright 4K HDR, supports 144Hz VRR on all four HDMI inputs, no burn-in risk, ideal for gaming. - **Halo Campaign Evolved Physical Edition** [01:11] — Faithful remake of Halo: Combat Evolved with 4K graphics, remastered music, new prequel missions, 4-player co-op, and nine new weapons. Available at Best Buy. - **Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller (Halo Edition)** [02:41] — Dark green colorway inspired by Master Chief, adjustable thumbsticks, rubberized grips, hair trigger locks, 40-hour battery life. - **Splatoon 4: Side Order** [03:36] — Story-driven adventure with 4-player co-op, treasure hunting, customizable ink blasters, available on Nintendo Switch 2. - **Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Pitch Black** [04:32] — New expansion with cards like Mega Zoroark EX, Mega Darkrai EX, and Misty's Vitality. Available in booster bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes. - **Best Buy Exclusive Promo Card** [05:28] — Spend $15 on Pokémon TCG products at Best Buy to get a free Armarouge promo card with a 'What's Your Favorite?' stamp for Pokémon's 30th anniversary. ### Conclusion July offers a strong lineup of tech, gaming, and TCG products, with standout items being the Samsung TV, Halo Campaign Evolved, and the Pokémon TCG expansion. ## Transcript collectible drops have been taking a vacation. In fact, this month has some all-timers coming out like the return of Halo by way of Halo Campaign Evolved and the much-anticipated release of a new Pokémon TCG expansion by way of Pokémon Mega Evolution Pitch Black. There's even a limited edition promo card available at Best Buy. Want to know how to get it? Then stick around. I'm Seth Macy and here are six products to keep an eye out for this month. Because you're about to. This Samsung R85H [music] uses micro RGB technology to give you an almost impossibly bright 4K [music] almost impossibly bright 4K [music] image and bright HDR. It's also super well-equipped for gaming with up to 144 hertz variable refresh rate supported on all four of its HDMI inputs. That means you don't need to sacrifice to get that beautiful fluidity on all four of your devices, whether it's a PlayStation 5 or a proper PC. Just plug them all in there. It's built for it. Now, you won't brightness and the fact that you don't have to worry about burn-in as you do with an OLED makes this TV a real contender to be the king of your living contender to be the king of your living room. this month and Best Buy is selling physical versions of Halo Campaign physical versions of Halo Campaign Evolved on Xbox Series X and PlayStation lately, you know the future of physical game discs is uncertain, but until then, oh, I love me a good physical edition. But, don't worry. If you are more into covered there as well. The Halo Campaign Evolved [music] Premium Edition includes the Foundry Armory Pack, Alpha Halo Armory Pack, Art of Halo Campaign Evolved Digital Art Book, Halo Hungry Buzzard Digital Short Story, [music] and a digital game manual. Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo Combat Evolved rebuilt from the ground up with stunning new 4K [music] remastered music, and re-recorded voice lines. Plus, there are three brand new prequel missions, up to four-player online or split-screen co-op, and nine additional weapons that weren't in the original game. >> I think we're just getting started. >> [snorts] better way to play Halo Campaign Evolved than with this Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller in dark green. This new colorway clearly pays homage to Master Chief's iconic armor, and it's available at Best Buy this month. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 features adjustable tension thumbsticks, wrap-around rubberized grips, and shorter hair trigger locks. Use Xbox wireless, Bluetooth, or the included USB-C cable to play across Xbox Series X USB-C cable to play across Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Plus, it's got up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life, making it a worthwhile purchase if you are looking to upgrade your gaming controller with some more your gaming controller with some more premium features. legacy of the Wii U console, and now Nintendo has hit its stride with This isn't your typical Splatoon game. You're not just facing down real opponents in multiplayer matches. This is a story-driven adventure where you're hunting adventure across mysterious islands. You can embark on this adventure solo or team up in a four-player co-op mode. The ink is still and modify your ink blasters to help you splash and swim your way through the gallons of colorful ink you lay down. And why are you collecting treasure to upgrade your character and ink blasters? treasure to upgrade your character and ink blasters, obviously. This is Nintendo Switch 2 games of the year, and so far it looks like it's going to be a total blast. You can grab the digital or physical version from Best Buy and then play it on the ride home, as long as someone else is driving. >> The latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Mega Evolution Pitch Black, has officially dropped. So, you already know it is one of the hottest products from Best Buy this month. If you're active in the TCG community, you know that Pokémon products can be a little tough to get your hands on due to high demand, but if you're strategic, there are a ton of Pokémon Mega Evolution Pitch Black products available at Best Buy. Booster bundles, which include six packs, three-pack blisters, sleeved booster packs, and Elite Trainer Boxes, which contain nine booster packs, one full art promo card, and a bunch of useful TCG accessories. This set has some really cool cards, like Mega Zoroark EX special illustration rare, Mega Darkrai EX special illustration rare, and a new Misty Supporter card called Misty's Vitality. [music] expansion you're going to want to check out this month. Pitch Black has an exclusive promo card available at select retailers. For a limited time, if you spend at least $15 on Pokémon TCG products at Best Buy in the US, you can receive the Armarouge promo card for free. This Armarouge promo has a special "What's Your Favorite?" stamp to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary milestone. You can grab these in store or online, but keep in mind they're only available while supplies last. Head to your local retailer to try your luck. So, there you have it, friends. July is releases, whether you're a gamer, collector, or you're looking to upgrade your TV with some new tech. Best Buy has a ton of new products hitting shelves this month. What has you most excited? Let me know in the comments, and for everything else, keep it right here on IGN.