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ASUS will showcase the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP during CES 2024. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP: New gaming monitor teased with 480 Hz refresh rate before CES 2024

ASUS has revealed the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, a 32-inch gaming monitor that it claims is the 'world's first dual-mode monitor'. The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP will be revealed at CES 2024 with 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display opti...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2023 19:57

PlayStation 5: Sony has now sold 50 million units since launch, overtakes Xbox One

In a recent press release, Sony proudly reported on a PlayStation 5 milestone: over 50 million units have now been sold since its launch three years ago. According to Statista, however, it is only the 15th best-selling console.

Christian Hintze, 22 Dec 2023 00:53

The RTX 4070-equipped TUF Gaming F15 has returned to its record-low price (Image: Asus)

Deal | Asus TUF F15 becomes cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop thanks to 30% discount

The arguably most enticing configuration of the Asus TUF F15 is once again on sale for less than $1,000, which currently makes the 15-inch gaming laptop the most affordable RTX 4070-powered machine on the market, although buyers w...

Enrico Frahn, 21 Dec 2023 22:35

The Steam Winter Sale is now live. (Image via Valve w/ edits)

Deal | Steam Winter Sale live now until January 4

The Steam Winter Sale is now live and features discounts on a variety of titles. Games on sale include everything from obscure Indie titles to award-winning AAA hits. Valve is also bundling 10 games for $10, representing a 94% dis...

Sam Medley, 21 Dec 2023 21:25

Aorus 15 review: More powerful than most laptops with an RTX 4070 and it costs only US$1,500

Aorus 15 review: More powerful than most laptops with an RTX 4070 and it only costs US$1,500

The Aorus 15 YE5 comes at a budget price, however, it features a true high-end graphics card, namely Nvidia's previous-gen flagship. Our review showed that the laptop is in no way a thing of the past as a result of this component ...

Christian Hintze, 21 Dec 2023 20:25

The Pocket 4 Pro will not start shipping until the middle of January 2024. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket 4 Pro: New powerful retro gaming handheld launches for under $200

The Pocket 4 Pro is Retroid's most powerful gaming handheld to date. Available for under $200, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chipset, 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 16:48

The Retroid Pocket 4 comes in six finishes, all with the same underlying hardware running Android 11. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket 4 now available with Dimensity 900 chipset and Android 11 in six colour options

Retroid has started selling the Pocket 4, one of three gaming handhelds that it has released today. Available in one of six colour options, the Retroid Pocket 4 combines a 5,000 mAh battery with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, 4...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 16:43

The RG35XX H should ship in multiple colour options. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG35XX H revealed as new compact gaming handheld with Wi-Fi multiplayer and HDMI output options

Anbernic has unveiled the RG35XX H, a horizontal version of the RG35XX Plus that it started selling last month. As such, the Anbernic RG35XX H will soon be available with a 3.5-inch display with enough power to handle PlayStation ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 14:30

Retroid only sells the Pocket 2S Metal Edition in one finish. (Image source: Retroid)

Retroid Pocket 2S Metal Edition: Refreshed retro gaming handheld launches with premium shell for $145

Retroid is now selling the Metal Edition of the Pocket 2S, a compact gaming handheld that it teased over five months ago. Available with a modest launch discount, the Retroid Pocket 2S Metal Edition features the same overall hardw...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2023 14:23

The highly reviewed AAA title is now available on the App Store (Image Source: Resident Evil via YouTube)

Resident Evil 4 Remake released for iPhone, iPad, Mac at 50% launch discount

Resident Evil 4 (the remake) has just been released for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS. While the initial download for trying out the game is free, the full game is unlocked with an in-app purchase which is discounted by 50% for a limited ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 21 Dec 2023 12:56

The Intel Core i7-14650HX has made its Geekbench debut (image via Intel)

Intel Core i7-14650HX spotted on Geekbench alongside GeForce RTX 4060-powered Lenovo gaming laptop

The Intel Core i7-14650HX has made its Geekbench debut. It adds two extra P-cores over its predecessor but keeps the E-core count unchanged.

Anil Ganti, 21 Dec 2023 12:16

The Predator Helios 16 features two SO-DIMM and two M.2 slots for RAM and storage expansion respectively.

Deal | Monstrous Acer Predator Helios 16 with RTX 4080 and Core i9-13900HX drops to all-time low price at Best Buy

The 2023 Acer Predator Helio 16 price has now dropped to a record low thanks to a $150 discount at Best Buy. The laptop is a high-end machine with a Core i9-13900HX Raptor Lake CPU, a 12 GB RTX 4080 laptop board, 16 GB of expandab...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Dec 2023 10:35

Deck Buttons is offering six different, transparent D-pads with insects inside. (Image: Deck Buttons)

Insects in transparent Steam Deck buttons: Deck Buttons expands gaming handheld with bugs of your choice

While Valve is gradually eliminating more and more bugs from Steam OS, Deck Buttons is adding a number of new bugs to the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. The accessory specialist offers transparent D-Pads that encase insects in sy...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Dec 2023 20:54

The RedMagic 9 Pro. (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

RedMagic 9 Pro breezes past online smartphone torture test

The RedMagic 9 Pro can easily be mistaken for a "smartphone from 2030" thanks to its cutting-edge camera hump-free design - according to Zach Nelson, that is. Nevertheless, the new Android gaming powerhouse was very much in the pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2023 19:22

Top 4 family video games to help Christmas gatherings more fun (Source: Unsplash)

HP Omen Transcend 32: New QD-OLED gaming monitor leaks with 4K resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate and 140 W Power Delivery

According to a new report, HP is preparing to release a new premium gaming monitor. Billed as the Omen Transcend 32, the gaming monitor will utilise a QD-OLED panel from Samsung, which will provide a 4K resolution and a 240 Hz ref...

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2023 00:29

The Zowie XL2546X is available before its 540 Hz sibling. (Image source: BenQ)

BenQ Zowie XL2546X debuts as new 24.5-inch and 240 Hz gaming monitor for $499

BenQ has started selling the Zowie XL2546X, a 24.5-inch gaming monitor based around a Fast TN panel. Available for $499, the BenQ Zowie XL2546X outputs at 240 Hz with a 1080p resolution and 320 nits peak brightness.

Alex Alderson, 20 Dec 2023 00:24

The SteamDeck has received a new software update (symbolic image, image: Valve)

SteamOS 3.5.11: New version and new firmware with several improvements, also for the OLED model

Valve has rolled out a new update for the Steam Deck, which introduces several improvements and also includes new firmware. The improvements are for both the standard and OLED variants of the gaming handheld.

Silvio Werner, 19 Dec 2023 23:51

The Omen Transcend 14 has a modern design adorned with RGB lighting. (Image source: Windows Report)

HP Omen Transcend 14 leaks as 'world's lightest' 14-inch gaming laptop with 120 Hz OLED display and Intel Meteor Lake-H processors

Windows Report has leaked various details about HP's next Omen Transcend gaming laptop. Arriving soon as the HP Omen Transcend 14, the gaming laptop will be available with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and an NVIDIA G...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2023 20:17

The Evnia 27M1N5500P should launch globally eventually. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Evnia 27M1N5500P: New 27-inch gaming monitor debuts before global launch

Philips has showcased the 27M1N5500P, a new Evnia-branded gaming monitor that combines a 2.5K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate. While the Evnia 27M1N5500P is launching in China first, it should be available globally too befor...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2023 19:45

The AOKZOE A2 will be available in black and white colour options. (Image source: AOKZOE)

AOKZOE A2 launch pricing and release date confirmed with Ryzen 7 6800U and Ryzen 7 7840U options

AOKZOE has finally confirmed launch pricing and a release date for the AOKZOE A2, a 7-inch gaming handheld that it showcased at the start of the year. While the AOKZOE A2 starts at $699 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, there will also ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2023 18:00

Horizon Zero Dawn is reportedly leading the sales chart on Steam for Sony. (Source: Sony)

Leaked Sony Steam sales chart shows releasing PS exclusives on PC is paying off with millions of copies sold

It seems that Sony’s strategy of releasing PS-exclusive games on PC is proving quite beneficial with the company reportedly selling millions of Horizon Zero Dawn and God War copies on Steam. The information comes to us courtesy of...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2023 13:25

Insomniac's Spiderman 2 has a Metacritic score of 90. (Source: Insomniac Games)

Detailed Insomniac Games future roadmap leak reveals new Spiderman, Venom, Wolverine, and X-Men games in development

Since its acquisition by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games has released three titles including two new Spiderman games. If the latest round of leaks is accurate, the studio is far from slowing down and is reportedly ...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2023 11:37

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB will be launched next year (image via MSI)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB price and tentative launch window revealed by new leak

Nvidia plans to launch the GeForce RTX 3050 6 GB sometime in February 2024. It will permanently replace the 8 GB version and come with a sub-$ $200 price tag.

Anil Ganti, 19 Dec 2023 11:22

The Eluktronics RP-15 G2 on sale features a range of ports including Mini DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, and a full-size SD card reader. (Source: Eluktronics)

Deal | Eluktronics RP-15 G2 gaming laptop price drops to lowest ever level for RTX 4060 and Ryzen 7 7840HS SKU with 64 GB of RAM

The Eluktronics RP-15 G2 gaming laptop price is currently at a record low at the company’s official store. Equipped with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU with 8 GB of VRAM and an 8-core Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, the notebook is powerful enough to...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2023 10:06

BMW M Drift + M Mixed Reality has drivers drifting in real and virtual worlds simultaneously. (Source: BMW)

BMW M Drift + M Mixed Reality driving experience drops players into virtual reality race circuits while driving a real BMW M4

BMW enthusiasts can register for the BMW M Drift + M Mixed Reality driving experience. Drivers race and drift inside virtual reality race circuits while driving BMW M4 Competition Coupés in the real-world.

David Chien, 19 Dec 2023 10:02

GOG free game: 2D metroidvania Lost Ruins available as Winter Sale giveaway for limited time

GOG's Winter Sale is giving away Lost Ruins for free for a limited time. Lost Ruins is a 2D survival action side scroller about a young girl that gets lost in a dungeon without her memories. She must find a way out and uncover the...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Dec 2023 23:37

The Terrans Force Handle 5 comes in two configurations, both with AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U chipsets. (Image source: Terrans Force)

Terrans Force Handle 5: New 120 Hz and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U gaming handheld launches for higher than expected pricing

The Terrans Force Handle 5 is now available globally. Previously known as the TerransForce Handle 5, the gaming handheld combines a 50 Wh battery with an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U APU, a 120 Hz display and LPDDR5 RAM.

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2023 21:42

Satisfactory is just one game to wishlist ahead of the 2023 Steam Winter Sale. (Image source: Steam - edited)

Steam Winter Sale: 3 major games that blew up the official 2023 sale trailer

The Steam Winter Sale will start on December 21, 2023, discounting some of 2023's biggest games. Exact discounts are still a mystery, but Valve dropped a YouTube trailer revealing a few excellent games coming to the Winter Sale, i...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Dec 2023 17:59

ZTE will sell the RedMagic 9 Pro globally in three colour options and two memory options. (Image source: ZTE)

RedMagic 9 Pro: Global pricing, pre-orders and shipment dates for ASUS ROG Phone 8 competitor

The RedMagic 9 Pro has now arrived globally, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered gaming smartphone that will rival the likes of the ASUS ROG Phone 8. While the RedMagic 9 Pro is not shipping just yet, ZTE has detailed prices for multiple...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2023 13:00

Sony is rumored to working on DLSS-like image upscaling tech. (Image: Sony)

Sony PS5 Pro could debut proprietary DLSS-like image upscaling tech

The Sony PS5 Pro is rumored to be on the way in 2024. A new rumor regarding the fabled console purports that it will bring with it custom upscaling tech from Sony to go along with its upgraded internals.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Dec 2023 08:23

RedMagic's new 27-inch gaming monitor features more local dimming zones than may of its peers. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic releases new 4K and 160 Hz monitor with 1,400 nits peak brightness

RedMagic has started selling a new 27-inch gaming monitor that sports 5,088 local dimming zones. As such, the so-called RedMagic 5088 Partition delivers an impressive 1,400 nits peak brightness, which it complements with a 160 Hz ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2023 01:21

NVIDIA is said to have scheduled seven embargo dates for its first RTX 40 SUPER graphics cards. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA to stretch RTX 4070 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and RTX 4080 SUPER releases throughout all of January 2024 with seven embargo dates

A new leak has identified seven official embargo dates relating to NVIDIA's RTX 40 SUPER series refresh. Starting on January 8 and ending on January 31, the same leak also reveals the SKU numbers for the RTX 4070 SUPER, RTX 4070 T...

Alex Alderson, 18 Dec 2023 01:16

The base configuration of the IdeaPad Gaming 3 is currently on sale for $649 (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and RTX 4050 discounted by 44%

The IdeaPad Gaming 3 from Lenovo is intended for modest Full-HD gamers, who are in the market for a cheap 15-inch gaming laptop with an RTX 4050 and a well-performing AMD processor with eight cores and 16GB of RAM.

Enrico Frahn, 17 Dec 2023 21:15

The AORUS 15 and 17 2024 are on the way. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte AORUS 15 and 17 to be refreshed with Meteor Lake platforms

Gigabyte has confirmed that 2024 versions of the AORUS 17 and 15 are on the way, and that, furthermore, they will be "Intel Core Ultra 7"-powered laptops. They are also touted to land as high-refresh rate gaming machines with cust...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2023 19:01

iQOO Pad Air tipped to launch alongside Neo9 in late December 2023

iQOO has now confirmed that it will launch the Neo9 series of Android smartphones, and also the date on which this event will occur. However, according to less official sources, that is not all the brand will have to unveil on tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2023 19:38

AAA games like No Man's Sky support MetalFX on Mac, but also originally supported AMD's FSR tech on PCs. (Image: Apple)

Apple’s Metal FX upscaling is powered by AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology

A reference to the use of AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution technology in Apple’s Legal & Regulatory disclosures has revealed that Apple’s MetalFX is powered by AMD’s graphics upscaling technology. AMD’s tech is open source, which...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Dec 2023 14:05

XL2586X: Gaming monitor with an extremely fast panel

BenQ Zowie XL2586X: 540 Hz monitor is as expensive as it is fast and comes with a special controller and height adjustment

BenQ has introduced a new monitor, the Zowie XL2586X. The model has an almost absurdly high refresh rate and is operated via an external controller - for example in regard to the various picture modes.

Silvio Werner, 16 Dec 2023 03:08

The RTX 4070-powered version of the Vector GP77 gaming laptop is currently on sale (Image: MSI)

Deal | MSI Vector GP77 gaming laptop with Core i9, RTX 4070 and 64GB RAM gets massive $650 discount

The large 17-inch gaming laptop from MSI is further equipped with a gorgeous QHD display with a refresh rate of 240Hz and full DCI-P3 color space coverage. In combination with an RTX 4070 and fast Core i9-13900H, the Vector GP77 i...

Enrico Frahn, 15 Dec 2023 21:49

Epic Games scores a potentially vital win. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games beats Google in US court over Play Store billing monopoly

Epic Games describes the result of its case in Northern California's District Court "a win for all app developers". The verdict is that Google does in fact exert a monopoly over distribution and billing mechanisms in the Play Stor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2023 20:12

The AOKZOE should eventually be available in two colour options. (Image source: AOKZOE)

AOKZOE A2: Full specifications revealed for compact gaming handheld before December 2023 release

It appears that AOKZOE is finally ready to start selling the A2, its third gaming handheld after the A1 and A1 Pro. Based around a 7-inch display and an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, the AOKZOE A2 also has a 48.5 Wh battery and LPDDR5X R...

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2023 19:54

There have been some rumors that the PS5 Pro release date will be in September 2024. (Image source: Concept Creator/Unsplash - edited)

PS5 Pro price speculation supposes 10-20% hike over PS5 Slim for 30-50% performance increase

Some interesting PS5 Pro price speculation has resulted in the potential for Sony to perhaps only introduce a 10-20% price hike over the current PS5 Slim prices for a console that could be capable of offering more than a 30% perfo...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2023 18:40

One-Netbook teases OneXplayer X1 11-inch gaming convertible with Intel Core Ultra-H 7 CPU and OCulink port

The new OneXplayer X1 is presented as a 3-in-1 laptop with gaming features, although the teaser only shows the tablet form. It features an 11-inch LTPS touchscreen with 2.5K resolution and a fast OCulink port for external GPU conn...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Dec 2023 17:53

GeForce GTX, GTS, GT, GS graphics cards are on their way out now (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

GeForce GTX cards are about to become history and buying one today makes no sense

CheckMag As DX12 Ultimate becomes more ubiquitous, with even integrated GPUs featuring RT support now, it's time to wave goodbye to the trusty old GTX/GT/GS/GTS series and embrace the new era.

Sergey Tarasov, 15 Dec 2023 15:50

ASUS is rumoured to offer the ROG Phone 8 series in two variants. (Image source: Windows Report)

Big ASUS ROG Phone 8 leak reveals official pictures, specifications and ROG Phone 8 Pro model

A renowned source has detailed the ROG Phone 8 series, for which ASUS has created ROG Phone 8 and ROG Phone 8 Pro models. While the pair look similar, ASUS appears to have distinguished the pair in at least three areas.

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2023 13:06

Rockstar announces GTA: The Trilogy for Netflix, iOS, and Android (Image source: Rockstar)

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy launches on Netflix, Android, and iOS

Announced at the end of last month, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy has now launched on Netflix. With this launch, subscribers can play the definitive edition of three classic GTA games: GTA 3, San Andreas, and Vice City. Each game ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Dec 2023 06:09