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The Nintendo Switch 2 console may have actually been teased in some screenshots taken from the upcoming Switch remake of Another Code: Two Memories, which will be released as part of Another Code: Recollection in January 2024. The game’s protagonist has use of a mysterious device during the game that suspiciously fits a few rumors about the Switch 2.

Court documents released from the FTC's case against Microsoft reveal that The Elder Scrolls 6, the hotly anticipated game in Bethesda's popular fantasy franchise, won't release until 2026 at the earliest. Additionally, the game won't be coming to the PlayStation 5 (at least, not at first).

A YouTuber believes he may have spotted the potentially first Nintendo Switch 2 physical detail. It seems there could have been clues left in the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast that allude to differences between a Switch successor and the current Switch. In fact, the video host even brands the Switch 2 as a Super Switch because of the perceived hints.

Ready for use on PlayStation 5 consoles, the Lexar Professional NM800 PRO NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD can hit sequential read/write speeds of 7,500/6,500 MB/s. Available earlier this year for US$279.99, the 2 TB variant of this high-end SSD is now down by 51% on Amazon, so it currently goes for US$122.99.

A more restrained set of alleged Nintendo Switch 2 specs have been posted just in time to counter a rather outlandish claim recently made elsewhere on social media. While the latter involves T254 speculation that was likely inspired by perceived disappointment in the Switch 2 likely coming with the T239 chip, the former specs have been called the “most accurate” by the poster.

Compatible with PCs, Macs, as well as PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox consoles, the Lexar SL660 Blaze portable SSD targets gamers with RGB LED lighting and sequential read/write speeds up to 2,000/1,900 MB/s. Now 31% down from its list price of US$129.99, the 1 TB SL660 Blaze can be acquired for US$89.99.

The expected Nintendo Switch 2 SoC and its manufacturing process has been discussed recently by a well-known leaker. The information offered up by the reasonably reputable source has been greeted with a mixture of dismay, caution, and even optimism. Once again, it is mentioned that an Nvidia Tegra T239 chip will be at the heart of the Switch 2 console.

Sony has released a large update for the PlayStation 5. Rolling out now globally, the new update brings surround sound support to Dolby Atmos-compatible systems and allows you to upgrade your console's SSD to 8 TB. Sony has also introduced various new convenience features, including the option of disabling the console's beeping sound when you switch it off.

The handheld console storage solutions come in the M.2 2230 form factor and offer capacities between 500 GB and 2 TB. The 1 TB variant is the fastest with 5,150 MB/s sequential reads and 4,900 MB/s sequential writes, but the 2 TB offers the best endurance with a 1200 TBW rating.

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumor has sparked further speculation in regard to when the company might officially announce, reveal, and release the Switch successor. Unfortunately, even though the leak offers a specific month and year for a major Switch 2 event, the overall scheduling for the console is as murky as ever.

There are plenty of supposed Steam Deck killers available in the portable gaming space, from the Asus ROG Ally to the Lenovo Legion Go and all the Ayaneo and ONEXPLAYER devices in between. But none of them have managed to outright slay the dragon that is the mighty Steam Deck yet.

A huge Nintendo Switch 2 leak has been posted on YouTube revealing numerous details about the expected Switch successor. The video starts with discussion about the hybrid console’s hardware capabilities, especially in terms of running games and visual output, before the conversation moves to the Switch 2 versus the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Compatible with Xbox One, Windows laptops and desktops, as well as Macs, the 16 TB Seagate One Touch Hub external HDD features two front-facing USB ports (one 3.0 and one Type-C) and has a US$459.99 Amazon list price. However, the ongoing 24% discount takes it down to a more budget-friendly US$349.99.

The Nintendo Switch 2 specs could be greater than previously imagined if a new leak from a well-known tech YouTuber ends up being accurate. Apparently, the CPU and GPU components of the Switch 2 SoC might be considerably beefed-up by Nvidia, with the Tegra T239 chip now potentially past its best before date.

A new Nintendo Switch 2 rumor has surfaced claiming that the next-generation hybrid console could actually arrive with more memory than a powerful rival like the Microsoft Xbox Series S. The same source has also offered an update in regard to the Switch 2’s potential DLSS support and ray-tracing capabilities.

Rumors of the Nintendo Switch 2, or at least its performance potential, having been revealed at a recent trade event have been corroborated in two separate reports. Allegedly, some devs had the opportunity to witness a Switch 2 tech demo, with the hardware utilizing Nvidia’s DLSS technology to produce output that would be acceptable from a PS5 game.

Another potential Nintendo Switch 2 release date period has been put forward by a semiconductor industry market analyst. There are already plenty of next-generation Switch release date rumors circulating, with many believing 2024 will be the magic year for fans. It has been suggested that Nintendo might even make a Switch 2 announcement before the end of the year.

It has been rumored that PS5 Pro dev kits have already been sent out to presumably major developers with close links to Sony. There are some expectations that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be released in 2024, with a huge franchise title already associated with the potential “world’s most powerful console”.

An exciting handful of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have been shared on social media with the various claims making for a heady mixture. Switch 2 backwards compatibility is touched upon as are a couple of other features, but astonishingly there is also an outlandish statement that Final Fantasy VII Remake runs like a PlayStation 5 game on the next-generation Nintendo console.

The PlayStation Portal can now be pre-ordered in multiple countries, including the UK and the US. Sony has also brought the device to many Eurozone countries, with Canada and Japan availability scheduled for later this month.

Lenovo's first handheld gaming console, the Legion Go, is now official. It packs a 44 Hz 16:10 screen, an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, detachable controllers and plenty of customizable buttons.

PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium will cost remarkably more. The price increase will be global and is effective on September 6.

Another special edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model is supposedly being prepared for launch before the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. A well-known leaker has managed to acquire multiple details about the so-called Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition but fans might feel a bit disappointed about what could be coming.

A rumored reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 console at a recent trade fair has spurred speculation once again about what Nintendo has planned for its next-generation Switch (NG Switch). A well-known industry observer has stated that their sources have claimed the Switch 2 was shown off to a lucky few, which if true, could indicate an announcement is incoming.

The tipster behind a recent claim that the Nintendo Switch 2 would actually materialize as the Nintendo Focus has offered up some new details about the Switch successor console, some games, and even a Pro controller. Interestingly, there was a time when the Nintendo NX, which later became the Switch, was rumored to be heading for release as the Nintendo Focus.

From screen upgrades to retro docks, there are some truly fascinating Steam Deck accessories kicking about, whether already released or on the horizon. Here are four tantalising options to kick Valve's handheld gaming experience into high gear.

A couple of leaks concerning the expected PlayStation 5 Pro console have turned up, resulting in some contrasting news in regard to the device’s so-called Viola APU. It seems the PS5 Pro specifications will leave it with around twice the GPU compute performance of the PlayStation 5 despite still sporting a Zen 2-based CPU component.

In an interview with IGN, Phil Spencer stated that Microsoft doesn't plan to launch any new Xbox consoles, effectively shutting down rumours about an Xbox Series X Pro being in the pipeline.

Qualcomm has revamped its handheld gaming console SoC offering with the new Snapdragon G Series. The Snapdragon G Series is now comprised of three tiers — the G1 Gen 1, G2 Gen 1, and the G3x Gen 2, which is an upgrade over last year's G3x Gen 1 used in the Razer Edge 5G. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2's 8-core Kryo CPU offers a 30% performance gain while the Adreno A32 GPU offers a 2x improvement over the previous generation.

Sony has unveiled two new PlayStation-branded audio products, the Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore. The former is a headset with a retractable boom mic, and the latter is a pair of TWS earbuds. Both will support the company's new PlayStation Link audio technology.

Project Q, Sony's mysterious handheld, has now officially been announced as the PlayStation Portal. Its 8-inch LCD screen can stream games at 1080p 60 FPS. It can be pre-ordered at a later date for US$199.99.

The Kishi V2 Pro has debuted as Razer's latest snap-on controller for smartphones. It is touted to make mobile gaming "hardcore" with "precision" triggers, microswitches and re-mappable buttons, enhanced with the in-house haptics necessary for "console-worthy" realism and responsitivity. To this end, its special edition has a branded button for Xbox Game Pass.

The expected console commonly known as the Nintendo Switch 2 has once again been named the Nintendo Focus by a would-be leaker who recently provided alleged release date and price details. This time around, there is a supposed logo for the next-generation Nintendo console along with some details about games, including Arms 2.

CD Projekt Red showed off some Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty gameplay footage at Gamescom 2023. It includes new weapons, cyberware, missions and a previously-inaccessible district, some of which will be available in the base game. The DLC will be playable on September 26 on current-gen consoles and PC.

Forza Motorsport can now be pre-ordered via Steam and Microsoft Store. Its system requirements are lax, allowing the game to run on older hardware. Those who purchase the Premium Edition can play it on October 5, while the rest will have to wait until October 10.

Atari is hoping to capitalize on nostalgia with the 2600+, a modern recreation of the company's 1977 2600 console. The new 2600+ has modern amenities but supports original Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges.

Often criticized by players for its class system, which is a downgrade from the one in Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Warhmmer 40,000: Darktide will get a massive improvement in October. The upcoming refresh will bring RPG-style skill trees for each of the four classes currently available in the game.

A new social media post has made the extraordinary claim of knowing both the Nintendo Switch 2 release date and price. In addition, the same source shares Home Menu images that are supposedly for the next-gen console. However, recent comments made by Nintendo chief Shuntaro Furukawa offer the only confirmable truths about any Switch successor hardware.

Bethesda has announced that Starfield is now ready to preload on Xbox Series X | S while PC users will have to wait till the end of the month for the preload to go live. Furthermore, preload sizes have also been revealed for both Xbox consoles and PC.

The PlayStation 5 Pro could pack a custom APU with a Zen 4 CPU and an RDNA 3/3.5 iGPU. According to the newest leak out of RedGamingTech, the PS5 Pro reportedly features 16 GB of GDDR6 RAM alongside an unspecified amount of DDR5 memory for the OS. The leaker also mentions considerably higher clock frequencies for both the CPU and the iGPU.

The first leaked images of the Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld have turned up, and it is likely that many gamers will be attracted by the design that carries more than a whiff of Nintendo Switch inspiration to it. In fact, the Legion Go portable console might even fill the gap that was created when Switch Pro rumors led to nothing more than the Switch OLED model.

Sony is expected to announce a new version of the PlayStation 5 in a few weeks. Currently thought of as the PlayStation 5 Slim or PS5 Slim, Sony's CFI 2016 revision features a tweaked design from current models that is reminiscent of the original PlayStation 4.

Also available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, the 4 TB Crucial X6 portable SSD is now down by a massive 60% on Amazon. Thanks to this generous discount, those interested can buy the CT4000X6SSD9 model for US$179.99 instead of US$449.99. This SSD is compatible with multiple devices, including consoles and Apple hardware.

According to reports, Sony plans to unveil a PlayStation 5 Slim as soon as next month. In the meantime, a photo of the alleged console has surfaced online, which is also expected to have been assigned the model number CFI-2016.

A supposed Nintendo Switch 2 price has been put forward by a tipster who claims to have a source who is familiar with Nintendo’s business. On top of the alleged Switch 2 price tag, there’s also a rumor that Nintendo could be cozying up with Epic Games in order to get better acquainted with Unreal Engine for NG Switch games.

Industry insider Tom Henderson has shed light on one of Sony's upcoming endeavours called Project Cronos. It aims to improve upon the company's cloud gaming service by switching over to PCIe NTB (Non-Transparent Bridge) technology.

The Steam Deck remains one of the most popular handheld consoles out there - meaning that there are never many of its SKUs to buy out there, either. Then again, Valve has announced a new line of supply for the AMD APU-powered device, in the form of its new Certified Refurbished program. It offers a more sustainable alternative to a new retail unit of the Steam Deck at a discount of up to 20%.

Microsoft might release an Xbox Series X console without a disc drive according to a rumor detailed by Shpeshal_Nick. The leaker has also reported hearing of plans for "other" Xbox hardware slated for 2025. It is important to note that Microsoft hasn’t publicly shared any plans to launch new hardware anytime soon.

A couple of overheating PS5 units that have been used at the Evo tournament in Las Vegas last weekend have apparently damaged the controllers of several participants, which led to complaints and even a call to switch from Sony's PlayStation 5 to other gaming platforms such as the PC or Xbox consoles.

The Kitsune is Razer's inaugural answer to the growing anti-joystick sentiment it perceives within the fighting game-playing community, dumping joysticks or thumb-sticks for a four-way movement button layout. The controller also eschews levers for a backpack-friendly build, and has a detachable type-C cable for the same reasons. The PlayStation-certified, PC-compatible controller is available to order from now.