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The Nintendo Switch was unveiled over eight years ago. (Image source: Nintendo)

Latest Nintendo Switch 2 leak: 60-watt charger and fresh details of new dock surface

The Nintendo Switch 2 is widely expected to be unveiled sometime within the the first quarter of 2025. Unsurprisingly, the rumor mill has been hard at work, dishing out fresh details every so often.

Sambit Saha, 07 Jan 2025 18:41

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 got shown off at CES 2025 (image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Lenovo Legion Go 2 prototype shown off with OLED screen and AMD Ryzen Z2

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is slated to hit shelves later this year. It comes with AMD's newest Ryzen Z2 chip, faster RAM, more storage and a high-refresh-rate OLED screen.

Anil Ganti, 07 Jan 2025 17:00

The Lenovo Legion Go S is available in Windows and SteamOS flavours. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2025 | Lenovo Legion Go S launches as first 'Powered by SteamOS' handheld; available with Windows 11 too

Lenovo has finally announced the Legion Go S, its second gaming handheld. Sporting a new and compact design, the Legion Go S is the world's first handheld not made by Valve to officially launch with SteamOS. Lenovo will also offer...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Jan 2025 11:37

Jordan VS Bird One on One (Image source: Eighties Baby)

Blast from the Past: Tiger Game.com

CheckMag If you were to ask most tech journalists what they consider the most innovative handheld console, they would say the Nintendo Switch. With its touch screen, portability, internet connectivity and AAA titles, it’s a definite win. I...

Andrew Cloud, 06 Jan 2025 23:58

AMD has introduced three new Ryzen Z-branded chips at CES 2025 (image source: AMD)

CES 2025 | Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go: AMD's handheld gaming console chips unveiled at CES 2025

AMD has shown off its low-power chips for handheld gaming consoles at CES 2025. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go offer gamers and OEMs to pick between raw performance and battery life by offering three tiers of hardw...

Anil Ganti, 06 Jan 2025 20:45

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons unofficial render (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons might sport a mouse controller mode

The custom manifests for the materials used in the construction of the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons suggest that the controller of the next-generation console could feature mouse-like capabilities. This wouldn't be an industry-first...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2025 12:53

Nintendo looks to have made several changes to the Joy-Con for the Switch 2. (Image source: via Reddit)

New Nintendo Switch 2 leak reveals final Joy-Con controller design before rumoured January official announcement

According to recent reports, Nintendo is set to present the Switch 2 within the next few weeks. Although there is no official mention of a new Nintendo console has been forthcoming just yet, high-quality photos of what appear to b...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2025 21:10

Amazon discounts 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox by 33%. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The 8BitDo wired controller is a solid alternative to the original Xbox controller. Three custom profiles with customizable sticks, triggers, button mappings, and vibration maximize customizability.

David Chien, 02 Jan 2025 08:38

A new patent may have revealed an integral Nintendo Switch 2 feature (image source: Deck Wizard)

New Nintendo patent highlights AI-powered image upscaling technology that will likely debut on the Switch 2

Right before the Nintendo Switch 2 is slated to drop, the Japanese console maker has filed an intriguing patent. It talks about using machine learning to upscale images, similar to what Nvidia does with DLSS.

Anil Ganti, 02 Jan 2025 07:29

A new Nintendo Switch 2 leak shows us its innards (image source: Reddit)

Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard leak reveals RAM capacity and ageing Nvidia SoC

A new leak shows off the Nintendo Switch 2's motherboard. On it, we can see an Nvidia chip manufactured on what is almost certainly Samsung's 8 nm node and some LPDDR5 RAM from SK Hynix.

Anil Ganti, 01 Jan 2025 11:26

Zotac's new gaming handheld will come with AMD Zen 5-based silicon (image source: Notebookcheck)

New Zotac Zone handheld tipped to arrive with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chip and faster RAM

A new leak has revealed some information about Zotac's second handheld gaming console. The new Zotac Zone will arrive with some much-needed upgrades, which might lead to an inevitable price increase.

Anil Ganti, 31 Dec 2024 13:07

A console with Russian hardware hardly stands a chance against a PS5 performance-wise. (Image source: Tamara Bitter)

Game console from Russia aims to take on PS5 and Xbox with Elbrus CPU and unconventional approach

The Russian government has been pursuing plans for a game console developed and made in Russia to reduce the country’s dependency on the West. These plans are beginning to take shape in the form of two projects, spearheaded by a c...

Hannes Brecher, 30 Dec 2024 13:12

Much-hyped Switch 2 Reddit leak proves disappointing as evidence photos get slammed for AI generation

Earlier this month, a redditor claimed that they had a Nintendo Switch 2 engineering sample in-hand, followed by promises to show off pictures of the gaming handheld on Christmas. Those images have now been posted online, and alon...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Dec 2024 00:55

The new Ally X ModCase. (Image source: Jsaux)

Jsaux launches RGB Cooling Fan Edition of ROG Ally X ModCase

Jsaux has announced a new way to augment the ROG Ally X with "Dual-Fan Precision Cooling". The new Dynamic RGB fan attachment is compatible with the OEM's latest protective ModCase for the same handheld console, the two of which c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2024 17:59

Jsaux 7-in-1 Docking Station upgrades to cooling for handheld consoles

Jsaux has equipped its latest Docking Station for devices such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck series with its own Magnetic RGB Fan Cooling System. The accessory is also rated to support Quick Frame Transport (QFT) as well as auto ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Dec 2024 15:37

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ features two Thunderbolt 4 ports. (Image source: MSI, Dave2D, edited)

MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs ROG Ally X: Lunar Lake APU reportedly allows MSI to close gap in both performance and battery life

Scheduled to release in early 2025, the Claw 8 AI+ is the latest handheld gaming console from MSI. The portable gamer is powered by a Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of RAM, and an 80 Wh battery. Thanks to the Lunar Lake chip under t...

Fawad Murtaza, 26 Dec 2024 13:44

Palworld fails to impress Terraria fans with first crossover update featuring cat-shooting swords

Palworld has finally released the content update for its infamous Terraria collaboration, and, aside from adding a brand new weapon class straight from the indie survival RPG, the update also brings plenty of new pals, a new islan...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Dec 2024 09:12

Xbox is expected to adopt an all platform-embracing strategy in the coming years. (Image Source: AI generated on Grok 2)

Microsoft on the verge of giving up on exclusives as upcoming Xbox console could run Windows and Epic, GOG, Steam game stores

CheckMag Microsoft may see itself adopting a radically new approach with Xbox in the coming months and years. Xbox is likely to become more and more platform agnostic as more first-party titles are expected to grace competing platforms lik...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Dec 2024 19:03

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to feature an LCD screen, likely to make room for a mid-cycle OLED refresh. (Image source: Deck Wizard)

Disappointing leak reveals Nintendo Switch 2 dock might be limited to 4K at 30 FPS

Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have been abundant in the past few weeks, which is hardly surprising considering that its official launch is set to happen within the first quarter of next year. A recent leak sheds light on one aspect of t...

Sambit Saha, 19 Dec 2024 21:52

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has received a massive update (image source: Anil Ganti, Notebookcheck)

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets over a 1,000 fixes in latest update

GSC Game World has launched a gargantuan patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. It addresses dozens of issues present in the game and bumps up some side-quest rewards.

Anil Ganti, 19 Dec 2024 17:51

The PlayStation 6 is set to feature AMD hardware (Symbolic image. Image source: Ben Iware on Unsplash)

AMD hardware on board: Mark Cerny provides an early peek at the PlayStation 6, gameplay to benefit from AI

Sony and AMD have announced a new partnership aimed, unsurprisingly, at improving the technological basis for high-quality graphics at greater performance and for better gameplay.

Silvio Werner, 19 Dec 2024 14:25

The Nintendo Switch 2 is said to be lighter than the Steam Deck. (Image source: via Deck Wizard)

New Nintendo Switch 2 images leak amid talk of an early January 2025 reveal for 'modern AAA' console

New images showcasing the prospective design of the Nintendo Switch 2 have leaked online. Not only that, traditional Nintendo accessories have also emerged, showing new Joy-Cons being used as conventional controllers or racing whe...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2024 15:03

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has received its second post-launch update (image source: Machine Games)

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets numerous Nvidia-specific fixes via new update

Bethesda and Machine Games have announced a new update for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. It addresses issues with Nvidia DLSS, DLSS Frame Gen and Low Latency, and fixes some in-game bugs that could affect story progression

Anil Ganti, 17 Dec 2024 18:17

HDMI 2.2 is set to launch at CES 2025 (Image Source: HDMI Forum/ Kristen Spradlin / Notebookcheck

New HDMI standard coming soon with more bandwidth for higher resolutions and refresh rates

The HDMI Forum is set to launch the next version of HDMI specification at CES 2025. The new standard will offer a number of improvements over its predecessor, including a significantly higher bandwidth and support for higher resol...

Kristen Spradlin, 17 Dec 2024 15:46

According to well-known leaker Samus Hunter, the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch with Final Fantasy 9 instead of Mario Kart 9. (Image source: Deck Wizard)

Nintendo Switch 2 reported to launch with remake of PS1 classic instead of Mario Kart 9

Since the last major leak, fans have speculated that the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch with Mario Kart 9 as its flagship title. However, a well-known Nintendo leaker disputes this, suggesting instead that a long-awaited remake of...

Marius Müller, 17 Dec 2024 15:08

Gaijin launches War Thunder 2.43 (Image source: Own)

War Thunder ends 2024 with a storm warning

This year's last major update, labeled 2.43 "Storm Warning" by Gaijin, brings quite a few exciting pieces of military hardware to War Thunder. Alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale jets, this refresh also brings the M44...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2024 12:52

The Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly employs an Nvidia Tegra T239 SoC. (Image source: Deck Wizard, Unsplash, edited)

Imminent Nintendo Switch 2 reveal date allegedly confirmed by major game developer

More Nintendo Switch 2 reveal date confirmation has popped up online. Judging from the information that has surfaced, it won't be long before Nintendo announces the successor to the Switch. The leak also suggests that the Switch 2...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Dec 2024 11:24

This gaming laptop can play all the PS5-exclusive games (Image source: PenBar)

Modified Sony PS5 gaming laptop makes its semi-official debut

Right after the TGA 2024 event, PenBar showcased a unique modified gaming laptop. At the core, it’s a modified Sony PS5 with a screen, keyboard, and touchpad, all in a portable package.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Dec 2024 17:44

There is currently an eight to ten week lead time on Switch NXii kit production. (Image source: Macho Nacho Productions)

Nintendo Switch Pro kit transforms gaming handheld into home console with better performance and temperatures

The developer behind last year's Nintendo Switch Re-shell kit has returned with a second-generation alternative affectionally called the 'Switch Pro shell mod'. Officially sold as the Switch NXii, the new kit allows a Nintendo Swi...

Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2024 13:32

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet might have more in common with Jak and Daxter than either of Naughty Dog's last 2 franchises (Image Source: Naughty Dog)

Naughty Dog's new IP confirmed. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet looks like a story driven space epic

After months of speculation, with rumours for everything from a new Uncharted game to The Last of Us Part 3, Neil Druckman finally shares some of the details of Naughty Dog's new IP.

David Devey, 13 Dec 2024 09:54

Elden Ring Nightreign has been confirmed for a 2025 launch (image source: FromSoftware)

Elden Ring Nightreign: FromSoftware announces co-op game based on its iconic franchise

The Elden Ring franchise will get another game under its belt. This time it is a four-player co-op game called Elden Ring Nightreign. It is expected to launch sometime in 2025.

Anil Ganti, 13 Dec 2024 03:05

Scry adds three additional fans to the Sony PlayStation 5. (Image source: Scry)

Sony PS5 to run 30% cooler thanks to new AI fan

The Scry Arctic V2 cooler is designed to cool the PlayStation 5, PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro much more effectively and can be simply plugged in. The manufacturer advertises three small, AI-controlled fans.

Hannes Brecher, 12 Dec 2024 23:17

The Nintendo Switch 2 may be just shy of the Steam Deck in terms of width. (Image source: SwitchUp)

New video shows alleged final Nintendo Switch 2 design compared with Valve Steam Deck and Switch OLED

It seems that the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost upon us. While Nintendo has not officially announced anything yet, a third party has showcased what appears to be the final Nintendo Switch 2 design in a new video.

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2024 00:52

PS3 emulation on the Raspberry Pi 5 seems like joke, but the latest RPCS3 build not only boots games but looks surprisingly playable (Image Source: Power.no / RPCS3)

RPCS3 arm64 build brings PS3 emulation to the Raspberry Pi 5

The Raspberry Pi 5 isn't exactly a gaming power house, although it certainly is a popular device for building retro emulation machines. PS2 emulation is spotty at best on the Pi 5, so the idea of running PS3 titles on the same har...

David Devey, 11 Dec 2024 13:35

Valve is officially selling refurbished Steam Deck OLED consoles on its website (image source: Valve)

Refurbished Steam Deck OLED now available for direct purchase from Valve

Valve has added the Steam Deck OLED to its refurbished store. You can buy one for as little as $439, and it comes with a one-year warranty.

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2024 02:22

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 brings forth some interesting new changes (image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 promises up to a 33% performance boost for Intel Arrow Lake processors

CD Projekt Red has announced another major patch for Cyberpunk 2077. It brings forth a bunch of quality-of-life improvements for the base game and Phantom Liberty. It is now live on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Anil Ganti, 11 Dec 2024 01:19

Here's what the Nintendo Switch 2 could look like (image source: @nRAYm2002 on X)

Nintendo Switch 2 allegedly shown by accessory maker

An ill-timed ad may have given us our first look at the Nintendo Switch 2. While the actual image doesn't reveal much in the way of details, it effectively confirms both consoles will be aesthetically similar.

Anil Ganti, 10 Dec 2024 20:12

Xbox Series S and Series X genuine parts can be purchased on iFixit. (Image source: iFixit)

Official Xbox Series S/X parts are now available to buy on iFixit

iFixit and Microsoft have extended their collaboration with the availability of genuine parts for the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles on iFixit. In addition to genuine parts, there are also step-by-step repair guides explainin...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Dec 2024 11:11

Elegant clamshell form-factor with midrange performance (Image source: Bogdan Solca / Notebookcheck)

Ayaneo Flip KB handheld console reviewed: Excellent functionality, midrange performance

With its elegant and compact clamshell design, the Ayaneo Flip KB offers a comfortable handheld gaming experience. The Radeon 780M GPU performance is in line even with more powerful competitors, despite the 30 W TDP limit, while c...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Dec 2024 19:52

The Modretro Chromatic in action. (Image source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Modretro Chromatic tested for sapphire in Game Boy Color-matching screen

Modretro touts its Chromatic as a handheld console recreation that is as faithful to the OG Game Boy Color as possible - except for the backlighting for a display that is also rated to have sapphire-grade protection. That spec has...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2024 14:20

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a fun game that I would recommend everyone experience at least once (image source: Machine Games)

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Fun, action-packed brawler that will keep you engaged for hours

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an action-adventure-stealth-puzzle game that doesn't set out to do anything new, but offers a solid experience. Its replayability might not be much, but you'll be spending a fair amount of tim...

Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2024 01:00

My First Gran Turismo is a free trial version for newcomers to the franchise. (Image source: Sony)

Sony is giving away entry-level version of popular racing franchise to PlayStation fans

A spin-off of the popular Gran Turismo series called "My First Gran Turismo" will be released on December 6 on the PSN Store for PS5 and PS4. The free-to-play game features 18 cars and three tracks.

Alexander Pensler, 05 Dec 2024 14:07

'Powered by SteamOS' gaming handheld validation leaks in Valve documentation, Asus ROG Ally may be among first handhelds with official SteamOS support

Updated SteamOS partner guidelines seem to point to an imminent full-scale launch of SteamOS on other gaming handhelds out of the box, nevermind simply as an ISO for gamers to install on their own machines. Previous work suggests ...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Dec 2024 06:53

FromSoftware is in no rush to launch an Elden Ring sequel (image source: FromSoftware)

Elden Ring unlikely to get a sequel anytime soon

FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki told IGN Japan the studio has no immediate plans to expand upon the Elden Ring IP. Instead, the company is working on several games, some of which are being directed by people besides Miyazaki.

Anil Ganti, 04 Dec 2024 21:53

According to current rumors, the Switch 2 will not be launched on the market until summer 2025. (Image source: unsplash / Aishah lenore)

Not until summer 2025: New Switch 2 leaks suggest delayed launch and price under $500

The rumor mill surrounding the Switch 2 shows no signs of slowing down. While fans had been anticipating an earlier launch, fresh speculation now suggests the next-gen console won’t debut until summer 2025. For the first time, an ...

Marius Müller, 04 Dec 2024 14:31

The new PS5 update brings retro themes from previous-gen consoles. (Image Source: Sony)

New PS5 update delights users with the iconic PS1 boot animation and startup theme

With the latest software update, Sony is taking PS5 owners on a trip down memory lane as part of its 30 years of PlayStation celebration.

Kristen Spradlin, 03 Dec 2024 17:02

Nintendo brings out the big guns in the fight against Switch piracy and demands the release of Reddit user data. (Image source: DallE 3)

Nintendo escalates anti-piracy measures and pressures Reddit for user data

Nintendo appears to be continuing its anti-piracy strategy and is now targeting the subreddit r/SwitchPirates. In order to track down an alleged string-puller who has not appeared in court, the company is now demanding the release...

Marius Müller, 29 Nov 2024 15:11

Terraria community members deliver comment on the Palworld X Terraria collaboration

Terraria causes upset with upcoming Palworld collaboration

Palworld and Terraria are teasing an upcoming collaboration, and, although not much has been revealed about the cross-over, some members of the Terraria community have expressed concerns over Terraria's development and even potent...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Nov 2024 18:32

The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch sometime in March 2025 (image source: generated by Leonardo.ai)

Nintendo Switch 2 rumoured to hit shelves in March 2025

A new rumour from Weibo and Famiboards says Nintendo will announce the Switch 2 in January 2025. The console will go on sale in March 2025 and about 650,000 units will be available at launch.

Anil Ganti, 26 Nov 2024 17:21