{
  "id": 10555525,
  "title": "The Kindle Colorsoft Kids Edition Gets a Price Drop at Amazon Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/the-kindle-colorsoft-kids-edition-gets-a-price-drop-at-amazon-ahead",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T22:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/kindle-colorsoft-kids-edition-sale-october-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon's upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale is set to begin next week, but early device deals are already available. Notably, Amazon is providing discounts on the latest Kindle models specifically for children. For a limited time, customers can save up to $90 off the newest devices. While not as substantial as the discounts seen during Prime Day earlier this year, these deals are still a better option than paying the full price. The most significant price reduction currently available is on the Colorsoft, Amazon's full-color e-ink tablet. The Kindle Colorsoft has been in existence for some time, but the official kids' version was introduced in July 2025, featuring a 16GB capacity. The kids' version offers several unique features beyond the device itself, including an extended 2-year warranty, a 12-month Amazon Kids+ subscription, a magnetic case, a screen devoid of lock-screen advertisements, and a built-in parent dashboard. Amazon Kids+ subscription essentially functions as Kindle Unlimited, but with a greater emphasis on children's content. It provides access to an extensive library of ad-free books, games, videos, and original programming, encompassing popular titles such as the Harry Potter series, Artemis Fowl, and more. The current discounts on the Kindle Colorsoft Kids may be among the best prices available until Black Friday 2026, although there is a possibility that Amazon may offer even more substantial discounts during the Black Friday sale.",
  "summary": "Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale officially kicks off next week, but there are some early device deals you can check out already. Most notably, Amazon is offering discounts on the latest Kindle models for kids. For a limited time you can get up to $90 off the newest devices. These discounts aren't as good as what we saw during Prime Day earlier this year, but if you're looking to pick up a solid…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The Kindle Scribe is $78 off at Amazon, but theres a catch ahead of Prime Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/the-kindle-scribe-is-78-off-at-amazon-but-theres-a-catch-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-09-28T11:22:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}