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Samsung Odyssey G93SC (LS49CG932SNNXZA) curved gaming monitor (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G93SC QD-OLED 240 Hz curved gaming monitor now available for less than $1,000 on Amazon once again

After having dropped to the all-time low price of $901.70 at the end of last month, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC curved gaming monitor briefly returned to its list price of $1,599.99. Now, it can be acquired once again f...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2024 11:24

AMD's recently announced APU is heavily discounted on Amazon (image source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: Zen 4 APU with Radeon 760M drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has received a substantial price cut on Amazon. The Zen 4 APU can now be bought for just $181 on the e-commerce platform.

Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2024 04:26

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 32-inch gaming monitor is cheaper than ever after a 43% Amazon discount. (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 32-inch 240 Hz 4K gaming monitor gets massive 43% discount in Amazon sale

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 boasts a 240 Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, and peak brightness of 1,000 nits thanks to its Mini LED backlight. It also offers support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync for tear-fre...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Aug 2024 02:03

The Asus ROG Flow X13 has a flexible design and surprising performance. (Image source: Vaidyanathan Subramanium / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ROG Flow X13 gaming 2-in-1 with RTX 4060 GPU gets $500 discount in 30% off sale

A 30% off sale has dropped the price of the Asus ROG Flow X13 by as much as $500, bringing the gaming 2-in-1 down to the same price as many entry-level gaming laptops. The ROG Flow X13 is a convertible gaming laptop powered by the...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Aug 2024 22:08

Cooler Master is not ready to start selling the GP57ZS just yet. (Image source: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master GP57ZS: New 57-inch Mini LED gaming monitor detailed with 90 W USB-C and HDMI 2.1 ports

Cooler Master has now officially unveiled the GP57ZS, its take on the Acer Predator Z57 and Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC. Not only does the Cooler Master GP57ZS offer a DUHD resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but it also has 2,...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2024 18:47

Valve itself has so far remained silent about the revelations. (Image source: YouTube / Tyler McVicker)

Half-Life 3 rumors reinforced thanks to game file teardown

A well-known data miner has found strings in Valve game files that clearly point to a new Half-Life game being made.

Marius Müller, 06 Aug 2024 14:22

Call of Duty Combat Pack 5 is currently free for PlayStation Plus players (Image source: Activision)

PlayStation Plus gets Call of Duty freebies for a limited time

PlayStation Plus members can now grab bonus freebies for two Call of Duty games: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3. Players with PS Plus can get the new Combat Pack for both games, offering two weapon blueprints, one weapon charm, one ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Aug 2024 12:43

Nvidia has a new GeForce RTX 3050 variant in the works (image source: Nvidia)

Update | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 A with Ada Lovelace GPU reportedly in the works

Nvidia has a new desktop GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card lined up. Instead of an Ampere GPU, it will use an Ada Lovelace-based AD106 chip as found on the mobile RTX 4070. Update: Further information on the RTX 3050 A from Nvidia an...

Anil Ganti, 06 Aug 2024 12:19

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a sleek OLED gaming notebook with RTX 4080 and Core Ultra 9 (Image source: Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming notebook with 240Hz OLED and RTX 4080 gets biggest price cut thus far

The Intel Core 9 Ultra-powered version of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is still a fairly expensive OLED gaming notebook, but gamers who have set their sights on this impressive RTX 4080 machine can now benefit from a welcome discount...

Enrico Frahn, 05 Aug 2024 22:20

Nvidia teams up with Falcon Northwest to give away RTX 4080-powered gaming PC

Nvidia has announced it is giving away one full-fledged gaming PC. It features a GeForce RTX 4080, a 1,000 Watt power supply, 32 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i7-14700K

Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2024 20:57

The RX 7900 XTX may be a great GPU for gaming, but 3D rendering benchmarks tell a completely different story. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon cards and 3D rendering jobs do not mix. Hobbyists and artists aren't amused about it

CheckMag AMD Radeon products have been fending Nvidia off rather well in recent years, providing better rasterization performance and more VRAM at a lower cost. That’s great for gamers, but what about everyone else? Update: Clarification o...

Alfrancis Villapando, 05 Aug 2024 20:09

BenQ has implied that the MOBIUZ EX381U will launch in the US next month. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ announces new MOBIUZ EX381U gaming monitor with large 4K display and 90 W USB-C connectivity

BenQ has unveiled the MOBIUZ EX381U, a new gaming monitor that is said to be built around the same display as last year's ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ. Not only has BenQ confirmed various hardware specs, but it appears to have outlined a...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2024 18:35

AMD Radeon 890M was up to 60% better (Image source: AMD [edited])

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 17W outperforms 28W+ Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in gaming tests

The new AMD Strix Point processors come with the best-performing iGPUs to date, and it's great for laptops that don't feature a dedicated GPU to keep the price down. In our analysis, we found the Radeon 890M of Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 t...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Aug 2024 17:55

Z-Pocket Game currently sells the ZPG A1 Unicorn in three finishes. (Image source: Z-Pocket Game)

ZPG A1 Unicorn: Pocket-sized retro gaming handheld now available for $130 in three colours to compete with Anbernic RG Cube and Powkiddy RGB30

Z-Pocket Game has quietly restocked the ZPG A1 Unicorn, its long-awaited alternative to the Anbernic RG Cube. Based around a MediaTek Helio G99, the ZPG A1 Unicorn runs Android and combines a 4-inch 1:1 display with 6 GB of RAM, 1...

Alex Alderson, 05 Aug 2024 14:20

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will not only be released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, but also for the last-gen consoles PS4 and Xbox One. (Image source: Call of Duty)

Major leak reveals numerous details about Call of Duty Black Ops 6

A massive leak for Black Ops 6 reveals the playable maps, the available score streaks and the game modes that can be played in the beta phase.

Marius Müller, 05 Aug 2024 11:29

Valve is working on a game codenamed Project White Sands (image source: Valve)

Half-Life 3 rumours reignited by entry on voice actor's resume

A voice actor accidentally revealed the codename of Valve's upcoming game, titled Project White Sands. It could be Half-Life 3 or a Half-Life:Alyx sequel, but Reddit speculates it is the former.

Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2024 07:42

The RTX 4080-equipped Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 gaming laptop has been reduced by 35% (Image source: Sascha Mölck)

Deal | RTX 4080-powered Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with Core i9 is 35% off right now

Lenovo is currently selling the Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 with a steep discount of more than $1,100 relative to MSRP. Thus, the RTX 4080 gaming laptop is closing in on the $2,000 mark and becomes a viable choice for high-end gamers.

Enrico Frahn, 04 Aug 2024 19:19

The DualSense Wireless Controller - Concord Limited Edition is available to pre-order in the US. (Image source: PlayStation - edited)

Limited edition Concord DualSense controller announced ahead of game's release

PlayStation is taking pre-orders for a new limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller based on Concord, a new 5v5 shooter game coming to the PlayStation 5 later this month. While reviews of the game are mixed, the controller, o...

Habeeb Onawole, 04 Aug 2024 18:09

The existing Legion Go, pictured, does not feature the hardware described below. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds could arrive in 7-inch and 8-inch variants with dual fans and dedicated HDMI ports

It appears that Lenovo is hinting at releasing two new gaming handhelds, both under its existing Legion Go brand. While there have been rumours for months that the company would introduce a Legion Go 'Lite', this 7-inch variant co...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2024 13:25

AA games are video games that are developed by smaller teams with moderate budgets. (Image source: Blizzard Entertainment)

Activision rumored to be forming new team within Blizzard to develop smaller AA games

According to well-known industry insider Jez Corden, Activision Bilzzard is forming a new team to develop AA titles based on Bilzzard franchises such as Warcraft and Diablo.

Marius Müller, 03 Aug 2024 16:46

The Gothic Remake will be released for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. (Image source: THQ Nordic)

New trailer shows promising gameplay scenes from the Gothic Remake

The new Gothic trailer includes over four minutes of scenes which, according to THQ Nordic, were recorded directly in the game. You can see battle scenes, iconic enemies and all three camps.

Marius Müller, 03 Aug 2024 16:44

US Senate passes “Kids Online Safety Act” (KOSA) to protect children online

The US Senate has passed the “Kids Online Safety Act” (KOSA) to protect children online. The bill requires large social media, online gaming, and virtual reality sites that act as forums for user-generated content to actively prev...

David Chien, 03 Aug 2024 04:41

Nintendo's Zelda-themed headphones have the Triforce artifact etched on the earbuds. (Image source: My Nintendo Store UK)

Nintendo's new 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' wireless earbuds come in white and green, and cost £34.99

Nintendo has unveiled its Zelda-themed wireless earbuds in new white and green colors. The earbuds claim to deliver high-quality sound with deep bass and clear treble. Unfortunately, these earbuds are currently exclusive to the UK...

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Aug 2024 22:06

Asus' upcoming ROG Flow Z13 tablet could use a Strix Halo CPU (image source: Notebookcheck)

New Asus ROG Flow Z13 variant tipped to launch in 2025 with a Strix Halo APU

Asus plans to refresh its ROG Flow lineup with AMD's new Strix Halo silicon. The new ROG Flow Z13 will be launched in 2025 with a 110 Watt APU.

Anil Ganti, 02 Aug 2024 18:40

Ayaneo Pocket EVO will be available on Indiegogo from August 8 (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo fully details Pocket EVO gaming handheld; early bird price starts at $389

The Ayaneo Pocket EVO has been fully detailed by the company. This new Android gaming handheld sports the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 gaming SoC, a 7-inch OLED screen, an 8600 mAh battery, and a lightweight design. It will be available o...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Aug 2024 17:32

Huawei launches WIKO Hi GT as an eGPU accessory for MateBook GT 14 (Image source: WIKO)

WIKO Hi GT Cube external GPU launches alongside Huawei MateBook GT 14 gaming laptop

Huawei has just launched the MateBook GT 14. While it features top-end specs, it doesn't sport a dedicated graphics card. That's basically where the company's WIKO Hi GT Cube external GPU steps in. It launched alongside Huawei's g...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Aug 2024 15:45

You'll need a powerful PC to play Star Wars Outlaws (image source: Ubisoft)

Star Wars Outlaws PC system requirements confirmed by Ubisoft

Ubisoft has revealed system requirements for Star Wars Outlaws. To play the game at 4K 60 FPS, you'll need a Ryzen 7 5800X3D/Core i7-12700K and a GeForce RTX 4080/Radeon RX 7900 XTX and run the game with an AI upscaler of your cho...

Anil Ganti, 02 Aug 2024 14:36

AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 looks promising for low-power devices (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube)

AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 almost doubles the FPS in many games on Asus ROG Ally X

AMD has released the Technical Preview of Fluid Motion Frames 2, which promises noticeably better performance, especially in low-power devices. YouTuber ETA Prime has put it to the test on the Asus ROG Ally X handheld, and the tec...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Aug 2024 12:07

Phoronix tested Ubuntu and Windows 11 on the Asus Zenbook S16. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

AMD Radeon 880M on Linux faster than Windows 11 with up to 50% performance gains in some Ryzen AI 9 365 benchmarks

A recent review tested the performance of AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and its Radeon 880M iGPU in Ubuntu 24.04 on Linux kernel 6.10 and Windows 11 and found that the CPU and iGPU combination performed better under Linux in ...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Aug 2024 22:39

The RTX 4090-equipped Alienware x16 gaming laptop is on sale for almost 40% off MSRP (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4090, Core Ultra 9, 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD gets stunning 37% price cut

The alluring top-end configuration of the Alienware x16 R2 also sports a good-looking 240Hz QHD+ panel with 100% DCI-P3. Thanks to a considerable discount of well over $1,000, the RTX 4090 gaming laptop is now on sale for a quite ...

Enrico Frahn, 01 Aug 2024 22:21

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 can have a TDP between 15 and 54 W. (Image source: AMD, Notebookcheck, edited)

Strix Point APU handheld performance simulation: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 shines in gaming even when tested at just 17 W

AMD's Zen5-based Strix Point APUs have proven to be quite efficient which could prove to be a huge asset if and when the Strix APUs start to appear in handheld game consoles. To see what kind of a handheld performance the Strix AP...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2024 22:12

The MAG 321UP is effectively a cheaper MAG 321UPX. (Image source: MSI)

MAG 321UP: MSI releases new 4K gaming monitor for $799.99 with unusual QD-OLED panel

MSI has quietly started selling the MAG 321UP, another 32-inch gaming monitor based on a modern Gen 3 QD-OLED panel produced by Samsung Display. Curiously, the company has equipped the MAG 321UP with a 4K panel that peaks at 165 H...

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2024 19:30

Epic Games Store announces new free game giveaways

Epic Games has only just refreshed its weekly game giveaway. Nonetheless, the company has already revealed its plans for its next freebies, which will be available from August 8.

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2024 18:18

New Epic Games Store free game giveaway arrives globally

Epic Games has kicked off August with another free game giveaway. Having offered F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and in-games for Olympic Go! Paris 2024 last week, the storefront has now moved onto an indie puzzle game that has r...

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2024 16:27

Nvidia launched the RTX 4080 in November 2022 at a price of $1,199. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Ally Griffin on Unsplash, edited)

Gamers to get hit with RTX 40 series price increases as Nvidia reportedly initiates massive supply cut

The RTX 40 GPUs may become harder and pricier to buy in the coming days as Nvidia has seemingly drastically reduced the supply of the Ada Lovelace cards. The supply cut is reportedly triggering a price increase from Nvidia's AIB p...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2024 15:07

Sony has revealed August 2024's PlayStation Plus game lineup (image source: Sony)

PlayStation Plus games for August 2024 include one Star Wars game, a survival horror title and a side scroller action RPG

PlayStation Plus subscribers will get access to three new games in August 2024. They include LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, Five Nights at Freddy's Security Breach, and Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights.

Anil Ganti, 31 Jul 2024 21:11

2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and Nvidia RTX 4070 down to $1,649.99 on Best Buy (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with Intel Core Ultra 9 and Nvidia RTX 4070 nears all-time low

The 2024 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is currently on sale, and it is nearing the all-time recorded price on Best Buy. With this deal in place, the gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Nvidia RTX 4070, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB SSD c...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Jul 2024 19:12

The Pocket Micro runs Android 13 like AYANEO's other Pocket series devices. (Image source: AYANEO)

Pocket Micro: AYANEO releases new pocketable retro gaming handheld and Game Boy Micro lookalike from $189

AYANEO has offered up yet another Android gaming handheld under its Pocket series. This time, the company has decided to target establised players like Anbernic and Powkiddy with the Pocket Micro, which it is selling for $189 with...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2024 18:44

The AYANEO Pocket DMG relies upon a 6,000 mAh battery. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO releases Pocket DMG as powerful vertical gaming handheld from $339 with OLED display and Game Boy vibes

AYANEO has finally released the Pocket DMG, its second Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2-powered gaming handheld after delivering the Pocket S earlier this year. Switching to a vertical layout this time, AYANEO has also equipped the P...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2024 18:37

ASUS' latest 32-inch gaming monitor has a few tricks up its sleeve. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS releases ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP gaming monitor in the US with 480 Hz OLED panel to challenge LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE

ASUS has now started selling the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP in the US, shortly after the monitor landed in Europe. Rivalling the LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP is one of the few monitors that supports 4K/240 ...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2024 18:31

The Predator X32 X3 joins a saturated market of 31.5-inch gaming monitors with Gen 3 QD-OLED panels. (Image source: Acer)

Acer releases Predator X32 X3 QD-OLED gaming monitor to rival Dell Alienware AW3225QF

Acer has now released the Predator X32 X3, its alternative to Dell's Alienware AW3225QF. Based on a Gen 3 QD-OLED panel from Samsung, the Acer Predator X32 X3 outputs natively at 4K with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 1700R curvature...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2024 18:20

The Predator X34 V3 delivers up to 1,000 nits in HDR mode thanks to its Mini LED backlight zones. (Image source: Acer)

Predator X34 V3: Acer releases new Mini LED gaming monitor with 1,000 nits peak brightness

Acer has finally released the Predator X34 V3, six months after announcing the monitor globally. Not only does the monitor have a 1440p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate, but it also peaks at 1,000 nits thanks to the inclusion ...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2024 18:17

The Xbox Wireless Controller - Sky Ciper Special Edition, has a see-through top. (Image source: Xbox)

Microsoft's new Xbox Controller is blue, translucent, and available to buy

Another day, another Xbox Wireless Controller. The Xbox Wireless Controller Sky Cipher Special Edition has a see-through case and is available to pre-order.

Habeeb Onawole, 31 Jul 2024 18:01

The 9S Pro in all 4 colors. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 9S Pro: Leading Edition of premium Android gaming smartphone released to global market

The 9S Pro is one of a few flagship Android smartphones with the latest Leading Edition of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC on the global market. Now, the brand has finally revealed that it can be ordered for less than $700, even though...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jul 2024 16:42

GTA V will reportedly be available on Xbox PC Game Pass (Image source: Rockstar Games and Xbox [edited])

Known Rockstar Games leaker says Grand Theft Auto V will be available on Xbox Games Pass for PC

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V has previously been available on Xbox Game Pass, but only for the consoles. A known Rockstar Games leaker, Tez2, now shares that GTA 5 will come to Xbox's PC Game Pass, but it's unclear whether the ga...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Jul 2024 14:07

Apex Legends surpassed 25 million players by the end of its first week. (Image source: Respawn Entertainment)

Apex Legends is officially coming to the Epic Games Store on August 6

Apex Legends will be available on the Epic Games Store starting August 6th, along with the Season 22 update. The game, known for its fast-paced squad gameplay, has been quite popular since its 2019 launch. Season 22 will bring a r...

Anubhav Sharma, 31 Jul 2024 06:44

The graphics chip of the RTX 2070 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Ages like fine wine - How good is the mobile RTX 2070 in 2024?

CheckMag Turing, the GPU generation that delivered upscaling and ray tracing, has now all but fallen into obscurity as compared to its still widely used Pascal and Ampere brethren. The desktop RTX 2070 may have been middling at best even a...

Alfrancis Villapando, 30 Jul 2024 22:12

It appears that the AGON PRO AG276QZD2 relies upon a newer OLED panel than the AGON Pro AG276QZD. (Image source: AOC)

AOC prepares to release AGON PRO AG276QZD2 gaming monitor with new 240 Hz QD-OLED panel for $599.99

AOC is preparing to release a new QD-OLED gaming monitor worldwide. While the AGON PRO AG276QZD2 is based on the AGON PRO AG276QZD, it is significantly cheaper than its predecessor.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2024 21:41

An entry level laptop chip pushed to 107W and needing a big cooler? The phrase "putting lipstick on a pig" comes to mind. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Alive on Arrival? 3 changes that could've saved the ill-fated RX 6500 XT

CheckMag It's no secret that the littlest GPU out of AMD's RDNA 2 generation wasn't too warmly received. In fact, it was almost universally lambasted for being overpriced and underperforming, even in a time of shortages. But what if it did...

Matthew Lee, 30 Jul 2024 20:24