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The new ASUS TUF Gaming A14 and A16 gaming laptops have gone official at Computex 2024. Both the 14-inch and the 16-inch machines bring AMD’s next-gen Ryzen AI processors, new designs, better cooling, and more upgradability options. On the graphics side, the TUF 14 and TUF 16 rock NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 GPUs.

The Asus ROG Delta II gaming headset has been announced with 50 mm titanium drivers, tri-mode connectivity and up to 110 hours of battery life. Asus has also shown off its new Wi-Fi 7 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BE19000.

Although the AMD variant of the Alienware m16 currently offers a better price-performance ratio, Intel fans who would like to grab a Core i9-equipped gaming laptop can now also grab the RTX 4080-powered version of the 16-inch laptop at a discount.

MediaTek has announced that it is bringing its latest SoC for TVs to Computex 2024. The Pentonic 800 is backed to deliver up to 50% faster AI than its predecessor, which is necessary for its upgraded Super Resolution 3.0 and AI-Picture Quality features. It is also touted to support higher maximum refresh rates on a 4K screen, and could also be used to make the Wi-Fi 7 TV of the future.

RedMagic is best known for offering performance-focused gaming phones. Well, the company is now entering the gaming laptop market, as it has teased its very first product in this category. The teaser didn’t reveal much other than the launch being in June and hinting at powerful specs, but it got spotted in Geekbench, which has given away the CPU and GPU info.

It seems that Xiaomi is preparing to launch one of its first Mini LED gaming monitors globally. While the company has not revealed pricing or availability yet, full specifications for the Xiaomi Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27i can already be seen on Xiaomi's global website.

Acer has announced a new foray into the smart monitor market with a range of new 27- and 31.5-inch displays, some of which bear Nitro branding thanks to their 180Hz refresh rate spec. They are also Google TV screens for access to apps such as Netflix and YouTube, and support a productivity-friendly Multiview split-screen feature.

The gaming peripheral brand GameSir has launched two new gaming controllers that are Xbox-licensed: Kaleid and Kaleid Flux. As for the main differentiating factor, the Flux variant costs a little less and comes with membrane ABXY buttons, while the other has microswitch buttons. Both sports Hall Effect joysticks, multi-platform compatibility, and customization features.

ZOTAC is due to officially present its first gaming handheld next week at Computex 2024. In the meantime, the company has allowed one trusty editor to publish the first pictures of the ZOTAC ZONE, which show several similarities between it and main rivals like the ASUS ROG Ally and Valve Steam Deck.

Everace has brought out new hardware shortly after introducing its EXP-R and VS-R consoles. Now, the company has revealed the Evercade Alpha, a retro gaming cabinet that will be available to pre-order next week for £199.99, €229.99 and $229.99.

The Epic Games Store has only just refreshed its free game of the week deal. However, a renowned leaker has already leaked the storefront's next free game offering.

Netflix announced yesterday that it is working on a new Minecraft series. Unlike the Minecraft film planned for 2025, however, the series will be animated and not realized via live action.

The latest iPhone gamepad from Corsair not only offers a wide range of compatibility, but also promises first-class ergonomics, durable Hall Effect joysticks and numerous configuration options in the accompanying iOS app.

The RTX 4070-equipped gaming laptop from Lenovo has returned to its all-time low price as the capable Core i9 configuration of the Legion Pro 5i 16 has been treated to a large $600 discount on eBay.

CheckMag The MSI Claw’s debut in the gaming handheld market has been underwhelming, to say the least. With a design that echoes its competitors and a user experience that fails to impress, it’s clear that MSI has significant ground to cover if it hopes to compete effectively.

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 8 (AMD) is enjoying a hefty discount on the official store. It equips the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super, Ryzen 7 7700, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 storage. The gaming desktop is currently available for just $1,567.49.

Epic Games has refreshed its weekly game giveaway, which now includes Chivalry II. Typically retailing for $39.99 on PC but available for $15.99 until today, Chivalry II can be downloaded for free until June 6 but only through the Epic Games Store.

The Anbernic RG Cube is on its way as a foil to the Powkiddy RGB30. While Anbernic has not released the RG Cube just yet, it has now shown what the RG Cube is capable of in a new emulation video.

Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to six new games in June - including long-awaited titles such as Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Monster Hunter Stories. The Splatoon 3 sizzle season also starts.

ZOTAC is not providing more details about its first gaming handheld until the start of next month. Nonetheless, a near full spec sheet has surfaced online ahead of schedule, which outlines the ZOTAC ZONE's AMD Ryzen APU and battery capacity, among other details.

Adata has announced its product lineup for the upcoming Computex 2024. Among all is a new gaming handheld called XPG Nia. It will be going against the Asus ROG Ally X with “superior ergonomics” and offer the ability to “mod the device” to the user’s liking.

The Asus ROG Flow X16 also comes with a high-quality 240Hz QHD screen with up to 500 nits. Thanks to its relatively low weight and slim chassis, the currently discounted 16-inch laptop is also a fitting choice for traveling gamers.

Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16 Gen 8 is enjoying a massive sale at Best Buy. The gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 4060, AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage dropped to $899.99, which is a generous $450 discount from what it usually goes for.

ASUS has presented the first example of a dual display mode LCD gaming monitor. To be sold as the ROG Strix XG27UCG, the 27-inch gaming monitor will be capable of operating at 4K and 160 Hz or 1080p and 320 Hz on demand.

The AGON GAMING 27G2ZN3/BK is AOC's latest 27-inch gaming monitor. Based around a Fast VA panel, the AGON GAMING 27G2ZN3/BK combines a 1080p resolution with a 280 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits peak brightness.

Microsoft has officially confirmed that COD Black Ops 6 will be included in the Xbox Game Pass right at release.

New details about the ROG Ally X have emerged before the device's June 2 launch event. Not only have more specs leaked online, but so has a first look at the ASUS ROG Ally successor's front and rear design.

ASUS has already confirmed plans to introduce the ROG Ally X next month during Computex 2024. However, ZOTAC intends to crash the party with the ZONE, its first gaming handheld and one that will feature an AMOLED display with two-stage triggers too.

The 2024 Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop is enjoying a considerable price drop and can now be had for 20% less than the list price. The discounted model includes a Zen 3+ Ryzen 7 7435HS CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Additionally, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 laptop GPU handles graphics duties.

CheckMag The Pop, G305 Lightspeed, Surface Arc Mouse and Viper V2 Pro PUBG Battlegrounds wireless mice will make your setup feel like new again at a discount, since all of those 4 are currently enjoying a price cut on Amazon.

Lenovo has discounted the insanely powerful 16-inch gaming laptop by 24%, which makes the Legion Pro 7 with the fast AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and RTX 4090 combo a great option for absolute gaming enthusiasts who have an accordingly large budget.

The Lenovo Legion 7000K is a gaming desktop that isn’t like the typical prebuilt systems in the market. Instead of featuring a desktop-class CPU, it’s available with mobile processors, with options for Intel Core i7 14650HX and i9 14900HX. As for the GPU, it can be equipped with desktop-grade Nvidia RTX graphics cards.

The R40S is a new 4-inch gaming handheld aimed at emulating thousands of retro games. Arguably a copy of the Powkiddy RGB30S, the R40S also combines Rockchip's RK3556 chipset with 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and a 4-inch display with a 1:1 aspect ratio.

For those still rocking the Ayaneo 2 or Geek gaming handheld PCs from 2022, the company is now offering replacement motherboards for a performance upgrade. These two models launched with Ryzen 7 6800U, which is now two generations old. Their replacement boards bring the latest AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and up to 64 GB of RAM with a starting price of $499.

The 2024 Steam Open World Survival Crafting Fest runs from May 27 to June 3 and slashes prices on some of the genre's fan favourite games, like Valheim and Rust, as well as some underappreciated titles you may never have even heard of.

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 9 further features a 240Hz QHD screen with 400 nits as well as a 1TB SSD. Thanks to a $250 discount, the 16-inch gaming laptop is now more affordable than ever before.

MSI has quietly introduced a new version of its MAG 271QPX QD-OLED gaming monitor called the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2. Surprisingly, the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is one of the first gaming monitors to feature a new and previously unannounced Gen 3 QD-OLED panel.

Lenovo is reportedly planning to unveil a new gaming handheld, the Legion Go Lite. But like the Asus ROG Ally X, it won't be a direct successor. Instead, it is expected to come with some refinements and have a smaller footprint than the current variant. Given the name, it could even be more affordable than the regular option, possibly competing against non-Extreme AMD Z1 ROG Ally.

The latest annual report from the Embracer Group, which also includes the developers behind the Gothic remake, reveals a release window for the much sought-after remake.

As the well-known journalist Jez Corden has confirmed, the new Xbox could serve as a reference device and offer other manufacturers the opportunity to launch their own Xbox devices on the market.

Gigabyte has lifted the lid on the AORUS FO27Q2, another 27-inch gaming monitor based around a Samsung Display QD-OLED panel. Seemingly, the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q2 is a showcase for a new 1440p and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel though, which will likely be cheaper than its 360 Hz counterpart.

The LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B gaming monitor is on sale. It's currently available on the official website for $699.99, which translates to a massive $800 discount from the regular price tag. The unit comes with a 48-inch OLED panel that features a 120 Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, Nvidia G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync.

Pironman 5 is a DIY small tower PC-like enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 5. It has two RGB fans, a cooler with a PWM fan, and PiP HAT+ expansion board support that allows NVMe SSD installation. There's also a small LED on the front that shows vital info. With everything in place, the overall SBC setup looks pretty much like a mini gaming PC.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is a turn-based strategy game with the special 4x principle. As part of the Warhammer Skull Festival, gamers can pick up the game for free and at the same time secure great discounts on many other Warhammer games - both on Steam and at Epic.

According to reliable leaker Billbil-kun, Epic will be giving away a popular medieval game next week.

The wireless Logitech gaming mouse has hit one of its lowest price points ever as Best Buy currently grants a huge 38% discount on the white color variant of the G Pro X Superlight.