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Deal | Syntech 6-in-1 Docking Station for the ROG Ally or Steam Deck goes on sale at up to 36% off

Syntech touts its 6-in-1 Docking Station as the ideal accessory for handheld consoles from Steam or Asus ROG (but not AYA NEO) thanks to its stand-like form-factor that also integrates useful ports such as HDMI 2.0 and USB type-C ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Jun 2023 19:07

Sony reportedly has a new PlayStation 5 bundle in the works (image via Zuby_Tech on Twitter)

Updated | The PlayStation 5 could soon come bundled with a 24-month PlayStation Plus Premium subscription

Sony could soon sell a new PlayStation 5 bundle with a two-year PlayStation Plus Premium subscription in the box. It could debit in Germany initially, and then gradually spread to other regions. There is no information about when ...

Anil Ganti, 20 Jun 2023 07:52

A PlayStation Network account is required to download the game to the PlayStation 5 console. (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony PlayStation 5 console God of War Ragnarök bundle is on sale for under US$500 for a limited time

The Sony PlayStation 5 console God of War Ragnarök bundle is currently on sale via multiple retailers and over at the official PlayStation store. Various bundles are offered for the PS5 but only the one with the latest God of War ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jun 2023 02:54

Some AoE IV gameolay. (Source: Microsoft via NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce NOW picks up Xbox Game Pass support, along with Age of Empires IV

GeForce NOW has announced that it has added Xbox Game Pass to its list of supported account and platform types. Therefore, users with both services will be able to stream titles from the latter on NVIDIA GPUs over the cloud soon. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2023 18:24

War Thunder 2.27 "La Royale" now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.27 "La Royale" now available with the full French naval tree and more

The second major update to War Thunder, dubbed "La Royale" and released yesterday, comes with more than 50 new/updated vehicles, including 14 new ships for the French naval tree (in Closed Beta stage for now). There is also a firs...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2023 00:24

The Xbox Series S Carbon Black. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces Xbox Series S Carbon Black 1TB

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its Xbox Series S. The console is still "all-digital" - however, this variant comes in black, to denote internal storage specs that have doubled in size compared to the original model. For S...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2023 20:06

Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink edition unleashed on retail channels

Samsung has finally made the Heatsink version of its latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD available. It boasts an up to 50% performance boost compared to the previous generation, in a new chassis equipped with adjustable RGB lighting in addit...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 18:32

The Sharge Disk (with credit card for scale). (Source: Sharge)

Sharge Disk: The keychain-sized external SSD enclosure going places on Kickstarter

Sharge touts its latest product as the best way to turn up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage into a "tiny, lightweight" everyday-carry accessory. It consists of an aluminum enclosure for such a card with a volume touted as equivalent...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 16:24

Starfield will be playable on PC and Xbox on September 6 (image via Bethesda)

Starfield prices revealed by new leak; Constellation Edition to cost US$299

A prolific leaker has revealed how much Starfield could cost at launch. The base game will retail at US$69.99 and the maxed-out Constellation Edition at US$299. Microsoft and Bethesda will reveal more about the latter's contents a...

Anil Ganti, 09 Jun 2023 21:35

The Xbox Series X Porsche Edition will not be available via retail channels (image via Summer Game Fest)

Microsoft celebrates Porsche's 75th anniversary by giving away 75 limited-edition Xbox Series X consoles

A Porsche 963-themed Xbox Series X was shown off at Summer Games Fest. However, it is not up for sale and can only be obtained via a raffle. Furthermore, only residents of the US, UK and Germany are allowed to participate.

Anil Ganti, 08 Jun 2023 23:55

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 finally has a release date (image via Sony)

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 confirmed for an October 20 launch; pre-orders start on June 16

Insomniac has announced Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will hit the PlayStation 5 on October 20. Pre-order bonuses and the contents of the Digital Deluxe and Collectors Editions have also been confirmed.

Anil Ganti, 08 Jun 2023 23:03

Final Fantasy XVI is (nearly) here. (Source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy XVI release date, PlayStation exclusivity and pre-order price confirmed

Sony has now outright confirmed that it has partnered with Square Enix to bring Final Fantasy XVI (FFXVI) to the PlayStation 5 (PS5). The latest instalment of the iconic game can be pre-ordered for that console (and only that cons...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2023 17:31

AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 Mini PC Kit announced along with upgrade pathway to Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance

AYA has announced a new Mini PC Kit for owners of the AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 who want to opt in to their new motherboard upgrade program to AYA Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance. The program is similar to the Framework laptop upgrade a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jun 2023 07:10

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is one of the free PS Plus games in June 2023 (Image: Huang Yingone)

Sony officially announces free PS Plus games for June 2023

(Update: Now available) As usual, Sony is providing its paying PlayStation Plus subscribers with three quite different games next month. In addition to a well-known basketball simulation, the second title revolves around a famous ...

Enrico Frahn, 31 May 2023 21:25

Yuzu is now available on Android via the Google Play Store (image via Yuzu)

Popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu now operable on select Android devices

Gamers can soon run Nintendo Switch games on their Android devices via Yuzu. The software is still in the early stages of development; hence its hardware requirements are pretty high (Snapdragon 865 or higher and 8 GB RAM minimum)...

Anil Ganti, 31 May 2023 05:36

Volcan Energon 300 compact LFP-battery portable power station debuts on Kickstarter

Volcan has now followed through on its crowdfunding teasers by announcing that its Energon 300 campaign has started today (May 30, 2023). Its angular metallic "space-age" case weighs about 3.6 kilograms (kg), yet is rated to pack ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 May 2023 18:33

Days of Play 2023 has plenty of attractive offers for PlayStation enthusiasts (image via Sony)

PlayStation Days of Play 2023 dates announced; up to 40% discount offered on select games

Sony has announced its Days of Play sale is scheduled between June 2 and June 12. Gamers can get hefty discounts on PlayStation Plus subscriptions, games, accessories and merchandise.

Anil Ganti, 29 May 2023 21:11

Sony's upcoming handheld might not be suitable for long gaming sessions (image via Sony)

Project Q's tentative battery life revealed by new leak

A well-placed industry insider estimates that Sony's Project Q handheld will have a battery life of between three and four hours. While the figure isn't final and could change later, it is relatively low for a device that exclusiv...

Anil Ganti, 27 May 2023 19:49

The PlayStation Showcase showcased some seriously disappointing hardware (image via Sony)

The PlayStation Showcase's hardware announcements were bad and Sony should feel bad

Sony's PlayStation Showcase was host to quite a few surprises. Metal Gear Solid being resurrected was nice, as was Alan Wake 2 and Dragon's Dogma 2. Unfortunately, Project Q and the PlayStation Earbuds weren't one of them.

Anil Ganti, 26 May 2023 17:17

It remains unclear when exactly PS5 owners will be able to enjoy Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Image: Sony)

Spider-Man 2: Sony reveals spectacular PS5 gameplay video, but no exact release date

For the grand finale of Sony's latest showcase, the gaming behemoth shows a ten-minute video of action-packed gameplay of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive Spider-Man 2. However, PlayStation fans who are waiting for a precise r...

Enrico Frahn, 25 May 2023 02:56

Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin's Creed Mirage (image via Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed Mirage gameplay trailer and launch date revealed

Ubisoft has officially confirmed that Assassin's Creed Mirage will be playable on October 12, 2023. It is available on previous and current-gen consoles, PC and Ubisoft+. Those who pre-order the game get a bonus quest.

Anil Ganti, 25 May 2023 00:47

Sony has teased two new pieces of Playstation-branded hardware (image via Sony)

Sony officially announces Project Q cloud gaming console and a pair of PlayStation-branded TWS earbuds

Sony has announced it is working on a cloud-based gaming handheld called Project Q. It has an 8-inch 1080p screen and a DualSense-shaped controller complete with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

Anil Ganti, 25 May 2023 00:04

PowerA MOGA XP-Ultra launches as the first "official" Xbox wireless controller

PowerA asserts that its latest MOGA-series controller is the first "Licensed Wireless Controller for Xbox", and can thus connect "seamlessly" to the Series X|S or One consoles. The XP-Ultra is also touted as compatible with Game P...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 May 2023 20:38

The new Steam Deck Dock. (Source: UGREEN)

UGREEN Steam Deck Dock launches with 100W charging and Gigabit Ethernet

UGREEN has waded into the Steam Deck docking station game with its take on the 6-in-1 accessory for the handheld console. It features a USB type-C port for up to 100W charging as well as HDMI for external monitor support at up to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2023 19:10

The Asus ROG Ally can handle all sorts of console emulation with ease

Asus ROG Ally runs popular console emulators including Xenia for Xbox 360 and RPCS3 for PS3, God of War 3 emulated at 1080p 60 fps thanks to Ryzen Z1's AVX-512 support

The Asus ROG Ally is capable of handling a host of popular console emulators thanks to AVX-512 support in its Ryzen Z1 APU. The Ally was shown to effectively run popular console emulators — from light ones such as the PPSPP for th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2023 11:14

The Analogue Duo supports cartridges and CD-ROMs. (Image source: Analogue)

Analogue Duo: Pre-order date announced for retro games console

Analogue has confirmed new pricing and availability for the Analogue Duo. Launching later this week, the Analogue Duo will be available in two colour options for US$249.99.

Alex Alderson, 18 May 2023 00:36

Some suspect that the Hogwarts Legacy delay for the Switch could point to a Nintendo Switch 2 release date. (Image source: Nintendo/Avalanche - edited)

Exciting Nintendo Switch 2 release date conjecture sparked by unexpected mixture of Hogwarts Legacy, GamesCom, and Sharp news

A possible Nintendo Switch 2 release date has emerged out of a mixed bunch of rumors, leaks, and news lately. An eclectic mixture of incidents has led some observers to believe that Nintendo will release a Switch 2 console in 2023...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 May 2023 22:21

Celebrating 30 years of MK (Image Source: billbil-kun)

Leaker claims Mortal Kombat 1 is the title of the next MK game launching this year

Even though Ed Boon and WB's CEO specifically mentioned that Mortal Kombat 12 would be the title of the next MK game, it looks like this is no longer the case. According to Twitter leak, the title has been changed to Mortal Kombat...

Bogdan Solca, 11 May 2023 15:58

Steam Deck users may want to consider using an external controller to avoid eventual joystick drift. (Image source: 8BitDo)

3 of the best game controllers for PC and console that eliminate joystick drift with hall-effect sensors

Joystick drift has become an increasingly common discussion point for many gamers as a result of the return of controller gaming. It's an understandable concern given the popularity of the likes of the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch,...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 May 2023 19:53

WD Black SN850 PlayStation 5-compatible SSD (Source: Western Digital)

Deal | PlayStation 5-compatible WD Black SN850 SSD drops by 33% on Amazon

Released in late August 2022 and available in 2 TB and 1 TB sizes, the PlayStation 5-compatible WD Black SN850 PCIe NVMe SSD has list prices of US$299.99 and US$179.99 on Amazon. Thankfully, the ongoing 33% discount makes this sto...

Codrut Nistor, 07 May 2023 18:22

First PlayStation 5 Pro reference units to land with Sony developers for specs testing soon

Dev kits of the upcoming souped-up PlayStation 5 Pro console upgrade are being sent out to Sony's in-house developers and testers in a few months, claims a report. Third-party developers should get their PlayStation 5 dev kits by ...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 May 2023 16:55

Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S (Source: Seagate)

Deal | 1 TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S drops below US$150 on Amazon

With a list price of US$219.99, the 1 TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S consoles is now down to US$149.99 thanks to a generous 32% discount. Thankfully, those looking for more storage can go for the 2 TB version, which...

Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2023 23:31

Star Wars Jedi Survivor is rendered at just 720p in the 60fps graphics mode on PS5 (Image: Digital Foundry)

Only 720p on PS5: Star Wars Jedi Survivor graphics modes analyzed in new video

(Update: New video for patch 1.03) With an average resolution of just 720p in the all-important 60fps performance mode, the brand-new Star Wars game does not seem to be well optimized for current-gen consoles like Sony's PS5 and t...

Enrico Frahn, 02 May 2023 23:04

Deal | Creative SXFI Gamer USB-C headset now 31% off on Amazon

Released back in 2020 with a US$129.99 US launch price, the Creative SXFI Gamer USB-C headset had dropped on Amazon to a US$79.99 list price about a year later. Now, it is available with a generous 31% discount which brings this h...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Apr 2023 21:13

The second Asus ROG Ally variant's price has been revealed (image via Asus)

Asus ROG Ally: AMD Ryzen Z1 variant of the handheld to cost US$599

A new leak has revealed the AMD Ryzen Z1-powered Asus ROG Ally's price. The console will cost US$599 and feature 256 GB of storage along with 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory.

Anil Ganti, 29 Apr 2023 03:57

Sony is killing it with PS5 sales (image: Sony/YouTube)

PlayStation 5 sales break all records as Sony gears for wider PSVR 2 release

In the first quarter with improved PlayStation 5 retail availability, Sony sold the most of any gaming console in Q1, shipping 6.3 million PS5 units. Sony earned US$8.7 billion in operating income, too, riding on the wings of its ...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Apr 2023 16:18

The Asus ROG Ally's price has been leaked online (image via Asus)

Attractive Asus ROG Ally price leak spells doom for the Steam Deck

A new leak says the Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming console with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU could cost just US$699. It comes with 512 GB of storage, 16 GB RAM, a 120 Hz screen and Windows 11.

Anil Ganti, 27 Apr 2023 17:40

Fresh speculation about a Nintendo Switch Pro and a PS5 Pro has been sparked thanks to an "uncle". (Image source: Nintendo/Sony - edited)

Nintendo Switch Pro speculation resurrected by retail uncle who mentions PS5 Pro in same puzzling post

A Nintendo Switch successor has been mentioned in a new social media post from a user who has been nicknamed “retail uncle” or “buyer uncle”, but not in the form of the widely used "Switch 2" moniker. The source brings back the “S...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Apr 2023 23:19

A second Asus ROG Ally variant has shown up on Geekbench (image via Asus)

Asus ROG Ally: Second variant of handheld gaming console spotted on Geekbench with a remarkably less powerful CPU and GPU

A second Asus ROG Ally variant has been spotted on Geekbench running an AMD Ryzen Z1. It features a 6-core, 12-thread CPU and an iGPU with 2 WGPs (4 CUs).

Anil Ganti, 21 Apr 2023 15:50

The Asus ROG Ally has been benchmarked online (image via Asus)

Asus ROG Ally makes Geekbench debut with a Radeon 780M GPU and a custom AMD CPU

The Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming console scored 35,489 on Geekbench's OpenCL benchmark. It features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chips, a modified version of the Ryzen 7 7840U, and 16 GB of LPDDR memory.

Anil Ganti, 20 Apr 2023 17:27

One frequent rumor about the Nintendo Switch 2 is that it could come with a dual display. (Image source: Nintendo/gameranx - edited)

New Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumor makes an appearance but comes via dubious source

Another Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumor has surfaced but should be taken with a grain of salt due to its convoluted and questionable chain of sources. While it’s worth discussing the potential for when the Switch 2 or next-ge...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Apr 2023 00:09

Nintendo will likely team up with Nvidia once again to provide a custom Tegra SoC for its next-gen console. (Image source: Nvidia & Nintendo - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit substitute with AMD and Nvidia parts put together by YouTuber delivers promising gaming results

An interesting Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit substitute has been put together by the popular YouTuber Austin Evans to see what kind of performance a next-gen Switch console could potentially offer. Evans used an Nvidia Jetson Orin NX ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Apr 2023 19:21

Sony has quite a few games in store for PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium subscribers (image via Sony)

PlayStation Plus April 2022 game catalogue adds 16 new games including Doom Eternal, Kena: Bridge of Spirits and The Evil Within

PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium game catalogue for April includes Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Doom Eternal, The Evil Within, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and more. PS Plus Premium subscribers also get to play the original Doom Ga...

Anil Ganti, 12 Apr 2023 20:16

Redfall will be capped at 30 FPS at launch (image via Arkane)

Redfall to launch without a 60 FPS mode on Xbox

Arkane has confirmed Redfall will run at 4K 30 FPS on the Xbox Series X and 1440p 30 FPS on the Xbox Series S, prioritizing visual fidelity over performance. A post-launch patch will add the 60 FPS option later.

Anil Ganti, 12 Apr 2023 19:08

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro wireless gaming headset (Source: Razer)

Deal | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro wireless gaming headset now up to 38% off on Amazon

Available with three color choices, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro wireless gaming headset is discounted between 11% and 38%. While those who choose the Six Siege finish have to pay US$178.57, customers who choose the black version o...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Apr 2023 11:54

Clues about the Switch 2 might have been revealed in job listings for Dune Awakening. (Image source: Nintendo/Funcom - edited)

Potential Nintendo Switch 2 release window clues found via Dune Awakening game development

A job listing for the upcoming game Dune Awakening has triggered Nintendo Switch 2 speculation thanks to the platforms mentioned in the advert. Some intriguing detective work by a YouTuber points to the potential of the Switch 2 o...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Apr 2023 04:49

Syntech 6-in-1 Docking Station launches with Steam Deck-sized cradle

Syntech pitches its new 6-in-1 Dock at the Steam Deck owner "on the go". The accessory is designed to "expand" the console with ports for Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 via type-C and HDMI 2.0 for 4K/60Hz external monitor support, as w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Apr 2023 19:27

Silicon Power XS70 SSD (Source: Silicon Power)

Deal | PlayStation 5-compatible Silicon Power XS70 4 TB NVMe SSD with heatsink drops to lowest price on Amazon so far

Although only discounted by 13%, the 4 TB Silicon Power XS70 (model number SP04KGBP44XS7005) NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD is now at the lowest price it had on Amazon. While its current list price is US$329.99, back in early March 2022, this...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Apr 2023 19:43

Samsung 980 PRO 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 980 PRO 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD gets massive 61% discount on Amazon

Thanks to a very generous discount of 61%, the 2 TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, model MZ-V8P2T0B, is now available on Amazon for US$149.99 down from a list price of US$379.99. However, a US$5 coupon is also available to appl...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2023 12:32

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be playable across all platforms on April 26 (image via EA)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor requires an eye-watering 156 GB of hard drive space on PC

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor could prompt PC and console owners alike to get rid of some existing games on their devices. Its storage requirement shot up from 130 GB earlier to 155 GB.

Anil Ganti, 06 Apr 2023 16:40