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Gamers who rely on streaming may no longer have to subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate. A Better xCloud leak hints that Microsoft could unveil separate Xbox Cloud Gaming plans. Some third-party and Xbox exclusive games would only be accessible on specific paid tiers.

The RG477M is Anbernic's next Android gaming handheld after releasing other options like the RG557 and RG Slide earlier this year. With the RG477M's launch presumed to be occurring before the end of the month, Anbernic has now revealed what performance to expect from its future KT Pocket KT-R1S rival ahead of time.

Borderlands 4 is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo’s Switch 2 on October 3, but fans expecting a traditional cartridge experience will be disappointed. Frame rate expectations have also been clarified ahead of launch.

Valve may be gearing up for a major hardware expansion, with speculation around a Steam Deck 2 and a dedicated home console gaining traction. A recent podcast discussion also hints at a quiet but strategic alignment between Valve and Sony in the handheld gaming space.

Nintendo fans will soon have access to the latest EA Sports FC 26 innovations. For the first time, the Switch 2 game will boast identical features as other current-gen consoles. Improved Switch 2 specs have encouraged more third-party publishers to support the handheld.

A fully formed Legion Go 2 prototype has turned up online in a lengthy video covering all aspects of Lenovo's next gaming handheld. Equipped with a 144 Hz VRR OLED display, Lenovo has employed an innovative solution to pack a 74 Wh battery inside its upcoming 8.8-inch gaming handheld, too.

The OneXSugar Sugar 1, with its innovative clamshell design, dual OLED displays, and a $599 price tag, joins the growing lineup of Android handheld gaming consoles. Russ from Retro Game Corps puts the device through its paces, revealing some intriguing performance and usability insights.

Donkey Kong Bananza is full of fast-paced exploring and destructiveness. Sadly, the furious action is causing motion sickness with some players. With the auto-adjusting camera system likely to blame, some settings can minimize dizziness and nausea.

MSI has now brought its next Claw gaming handheld to more markets after releasing the device in parts of Southeast Asia earlier this month. Now available to pre-order in Europe, the MSI Claw A8 costs slightly less than the existing Claw 8 AI+ but with AMD's new Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU and a more versatile M.2 2280 SSD.

The update to Mario Kart World, while welcomed by fans, was relatively unexpected given Nintendo's increasing focus on ensuring a successful launch for its Nintendo Switch 2 console with a solid content pipeline.

The Switch 2 specs include an internal microphone, which may seem like a convenience. On the other hand, the Portal 2 Switch version offers no option to turn off voice chat. Despite the console's native backward compatibility, some games require updates to solve issues.

A Reddit user creatively powered their ASUS ROG Ally X with a 48V eBike battery, enabling up to 24 hours of gameplay using a custom voltage step-down adapter. The DIY project sparked praise, curiosity, and safety concerns, showcasing just how far users will go to push the limits of their tech.

The Ayaneo Pocket S2 held up impressively through a 100-hour stress test, delivering stable performance, strong emulation across PSP, PS2, Switch, and even Windows titles, with excellent thermals and build durability. While not a major leap in raw power, its biggest strengths lie in improved compatibility, refined controls, and long-lasting battery life.

The Anbernic RG477M and KT Pocket KT-R1S are two new compact retro gaming handhelds that should be launching soon with similar designs. While both will also feature a metal design, Anbernic is rumoured to have created the RG477M to directly target the upcoming KT Pocket KT-R1S with no accompanying RG477H either.

One-Netbook has finally confirmed full specifications and launch pricing for its innovative hybrid gaming handheld. Launching early next week as one of the first options powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, the OneXSugar Sugar 1 also features two OLED displays and a 16 GB of RAM too.

Workers should feel more secure in their Nintendo jobs than with positions at Xbox Game Studios. Statistics confirm that Nintendo's employee turnover rate is well below industry averages. Analysts believe that the company's rigid control over the development of Switch 2 games leads to the stability.

The Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World credits have some curious similarities. Two voice actors who appear in the 3D platformer also participate in the kart racing Switch 2 game. Now, some gamers expect the characters to become part of Mario Kart World DLC.

GameStop just raised $250,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by auctioning off the infamous Switch 2 damaging stapler and a new Switch 2. A win for the children’s hospitals and for GameStop’s social profile.

Anbernic will likely start selling the RG477M later this month globally. In the meantime, specifications have emerged online that point towards the device being a blend of the RG557 and RG Slide aimed at up to PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii emulation.

Nintendo Support is providing buyers with more reasons not to export the Japanese-language Switch 2. On social media, the company linked to a support page revealing warranty restrictions. The lower Switch 2 price has tempted some international buyers to purchase the console in Japan.

The title will also have cross-progression for players who own the title on the older Nintendo Switch console that can be accessed via an upgrade pack.

Gradually, more Windows titles with kernel-level anti-cheat protection are becoming compatible Steam Deck games. Umamusume: Pretty Derby may soon become verified for the handheld gaming PC. Aided by the Proton compatibility layer, the popularity of Linux gaming is on the rise.

According to Digital Foundry, Nintendo's first-party Switch 2 game is an innovative 3D platformer. Even so, image clarity often suffers from the questionable use of FSR 1 instead of DLSS upscaling. Also, frame rates that plummet to 30 fps may have been avoidable without relying on double-buffered vsync.

The Anbernic development community remains alive and well. While the company continues to focus on new devices, several community members have managed to get GameCube games working on RG34XX and RG35XX series devices running the humble Allwinner H700 chipset.

It seems that TrimUI has a new retro gaming handheld in the works. Arriving in the wake of the TrimUI Brick Hammer, the so-called TrimUI Smart Pro Mini appears to adopt a smaller form factor than the existing Smart Pro to challenge the Anbernic RG40XX H and other circa 4-inch horizontal retro gaming handhelds.

MSI has released its latest 8-inch gaming handheld in another market. While the company has not set a full global release date yet, early indications suggest that the Claw A8 could retail for between the Intel Lunar Lake-based Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 has been benchmarked on Geekbench. While the listing gives us a decent idea about its GPU performance gains, the same can’t be said about the CPU.

The latest SteamOS beta update brings additional support for the Lenovo Legion Go S hardware, again making it evident that it is dedicated to the widespread adoption of the Linux-based OS.

A new Tipline episode from Gamers Nexus highlights a series of consumer tech issues, including Alienware laptop fire reports, widespread Anker power bank recalls, Wikipedia rejecting AI-generated summaries, Switch 2 device bans for flash cartridge use, and cultural institutions struggling with AI bot traffic.

A new Nintendo interview offers insight into how the Switch limited Donkey Kong Bananza development. Only as a Switch 2 game could the title's destructible environments become a reality. For the first time, the developers also provide a visual comparison of the two versions.

Firmware version 20.2.0 for the Switch 2, along with general stability improvements, has improved backward compatibility with some games that previously either crashed on startup or had stability issues. The patch notes, however, don’t mention any such fixes.

A new plug-in brings real-time frame generation to the Steam Deck, boosting FPS in demanding games and aiming to stretch the handheld’s capabilities further than ever before.

The Retroid Pocket Classic launched a few months ago in seven colors but Retroid has teased a new color is on the way. The new color will have six buttons like the Classic 6 version of the handheld but will sport an all-black look inspired by the SEGA Genesis.

Gamers have increasingly complained about spam dominating Nintendo eShop listings. In response, the company is adding more restrictions for Switch and Switch 2 games in select countries. Buyers can expect fewer inappropriate descriptions or titles that imitate popular competitors.

The clip is the first of potentially three countdown videos that could make it to social media via Nintendo's official channel ahead of the title's July 17th release date.

The Mangmi Air X is confirmed to be receiving a global release later this year. Available for equivalent to $70 in China, the Air X combines a 5.5-inch and 1080p IPS display with a 5,000 mAh battery, a well-supported Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and Hall effect controls.

Once again, leaks have hinted at an upcoming Nintendo Direct event, possibly scheduled for the last week of July. The event could bring big announcements about third-party games including Elden Ring, Hades II, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and more.

New evidence concerning a mysterious GPD gaming handheld has emerged on Geekbench. Codenamed G1618-05, the AMD Strix Halo-powered device appears to be the long-awaited GPD Win 5, given the company's recent model numbers.

The OneXSugar Sugar 1 is a dual-screen gaming handheld whose design can be rotated to support various postures. Showcased late last year with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, the Sugar 1 is finally up for release later this month.

Anbernic has now showcased its latest gaming handheld following the releases of the RG35XX Pro and RG Slide last month. Sporting a CNC shell in two colour options, the RG477M is rumoured to build off recent high-end Anbernic devices like the RG557 with a 120 Hz display and a powerful chipset.

Nintendo’s developers acknowledged that Donkey Kong Bananza does suffer from performance hiccups on the Nintendo Switch 2 when loading up denser environments or when there is a lot happening on screen.

Fans anxious to see Donkey Kong in cinemas have a new reason for optimism. A Universal Pictures and Nintendo copyright filing references an unnamed Donkey Kong movie. Gamers can also find the popular gorilla at theme parks leading up to the Donkey Kong Bananza release date.

CheckMag After reading reviews saying it was a good action game, just not a good Resident Evil game, I decided to give Resident Evil 6 a go. The low system requirements would make a great battery sipping handheld game, except it's unplayable.

Some gamers may not have to wait until the Donkey Kong Bananza release date to experience the Switch 2 title. A stack of sealed retail cases has appeared on eBay, with buyers paying extra for the opportunity. The retail Switch 2 leak comes before most players will have access on July 17th.

Best Buy's deal on the Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows) with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to purchase a handheld gaming PC. And since one can officially install SteamOS on it, there's no point buying the SteamOS version of the handheld.

Nintendo is seeking opinions on the highly debated Game-Key Cards in its home country. The Japanese survey investigates what aspects of the format confuse gamers. Physical media supporters oppose these Switch 2 games, which rely on internet connectivity.

According to Retro Game Corps, the new Flip 2 variant offers solid performance where it counts, with a few caveats that might matter depending on what you play.

A new hardware mod gives the Nintendo Switch Lite long-missing features like HDMI output, OLED display, and a capacitive glass touchscreen. The no-solder design could make it one of the most comprehensive Switch Lite mods demonstrated to date.

While no specific dates were mentioned, IO Interactive is expected to provide solutions in the near future to users grappling with performance issues on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

Borderlands is an addictive mix of looter shooters and action-RPG games. To celebrate the upcoming Borderlands 4 release date, a new Humble Bundle packages eight mainline titles and spin-offs. Some games have rarely sold for less than the bundle's $16 price separately.