Gaming

The AOC Q27G10E is a new 27-inch IPS monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate. Equipped with three video outputs, the AOC Q27G10E also has various AOC proprietary gaming features and is relatively colour accurate too.

The only configuration currently available on Amazon comes with 32 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, 1 TB Samsung 980 Pro SSD storage. Also included are a 16-inch IPS display with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate, plus Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and a full-size SD card reader.

OLED screen technology is now quite durable. This is shown by an endurance test by Wulff Den, which ran the new Switch from Nintendo in continuous operation with a static image. After the burn-in effects were barely noticeable in the first year, things look a little different two years later.

Grand Theft Auto 6, the purported next entry in the ultra-popular GTA video game series, is expected to get its first reveal trailer next month. Per the latest reports, Rockstar Games will announce the game in December with a release date set for sometime in 2024. However, the studio is allegedly planning an internal delay that could see GTA 6 release date fall beyond 2024.

Amazon has started offering great early Black Friday deals way ahead of the actual event. To illustrate, for a limited time, you can save 31% on the Logitech G Pro X Superlight. It's a no-compromise gaming mouse that's truly designed for competitive gamers.

Valve has unveiled an improved version of the Steam Deck. It comes with an OLED screen, Wi-Fi 6E and a larger 50 Wh battery. Users can purchase it starting at US$549.

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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is US$80 off, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D hits the lowest price since launch, and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is US$130 off.

The US$1,299.95 configuration includes 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There is also a 32 GB RAM version for US$1,399.95 and a 64 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD one for US$1,499.

Logitech's G502 X Lightspeed gaming mouse comes equipped with the HERO 25K optical sensor with an adjustable resolution of up to 25,600 CPI, Lightforce hybrid optical-mechanical switches on the main buttons, and a 4-way scroll wheel that can be toggled to spin freely.

The gaming laptop Predator Helios Neo 16 from Acer is supposedly a cheaper alternative to the regular Helios 16, while still offering a variety of mid-range features, such as an extremely robust and sleek case, lots of connectivity options, a desktop-class CPU, as well as a powerful cooling system which makes use of liquid metal. But how well does this concept work?

The RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses are now on sale in the US at Amazon, with a discount for early customers. The company suggests the wearable will soon roll out to more markets with the JoyDock gaming adapter. You can use the glasses to create a virtual 201-in (~511 cm) screen for video or gaming via Samsung display panels with a 1080p resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

The latest ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is currently discounted by a sizeable US$400 at Best Buy. The laptop comes with an RTX 4070 mobile GPU, a 14-core Core i7-12700H CPU, a 15.6-inch IPS display alongside a backlit keyboard, and a 90 Wh battery.

Artemis offers the experience of archery as a video game, which was recently presented by Wonder Fitter and can now be ordered at a special price. It offers various video games and can be played on different platforms, including VR.

LG has opened pre-orders for the UltraGear 45GR75DC, a 44.5-inch VA panel with a 1440p resolution and a 200 Hz refresh rate. The LG UltraGear 45GR75DC is available for US$899.99 and comes with a four-port USB hub, unlike the cheaper UltraGear 45GR65DC.

The UltraGear 45GR65DC is the cheaper of LG's two new gaming monitors. Built around a 44.5-inch VA panel, the UltraGear 45GR65DC retails for US$799.99 and lacks some of the advanced connectivity of the more expensive UltraGear 45GR75DC.

The release of the GTA VI trailer is linked with the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games. Industry insiders expect the trailer to be first showcased at The Game Awards event on December 7.

AOC has released the AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK, a 27-inch IPS monitor with plenty of features aimed at gamers. Not only does the AOC AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK output at 4K and 160 Hz, but it also has low response times, decent colour accuracy and four video inputs.

Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, has made some interesting comments in regard to numerous Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. At a recent press conference, the executive managed to deny certain well-known Switch 2 reports while seemingly making sure to use the correct language in his carefully worded dismissals.

Gamers will get a free copy of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora with select AMD hardware, which includes CPUs, GPUs and laptops running a combination of both. The promotion expires on December 30 and also applies to some pre-built PCs.

The AOC AGON Gaming U32G3X/BK is a new mid-sized gaming monitor based around a 4K and 144 Hz panel. AOC has also equipped the monitor with a pair of DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 ports, among other features.

The iQOO 12 and 12 Pro are the latest flagship Android smartphones to launch with Qualcomm's newest premium Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The two new devices augment its potential for top-end performance with a "self-developed" co-processor rated to make sure frame-rates live up to the extra-fast 144Hz refresh rates of their AMOLED displays. The 12 and 12 Pro also come with new, on-trend triple rear cameras and the same top charging speed as their Xiaomi 14-series rivals.

Anbernic has confirmed pricing and availability for the RG ARC-D and RG ARC-S, a pair of gaming handhelds that owe their design to the Sega Saturn's original controller. The Anbernic RG ARC series will start at US$69.99 or US$89.99 for its dual OS edition.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have been started by a Chilean online retailer known as GSMPRO. Despite Nintendo not having offered a single confirmed detail about the Switch successor, including its name, the Spanish-language reservation page for the Switch 2 still manages to post a price tag and a lengthy description made up of rumors and leaks.

Available since early January 2023 and carrying a US$899.99 list price tag, the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming OC 12G video card is now down by US$100 thanks to a discount of 11%. Its highlights include the Windforce triple fan cooling system, RGB Fusion lighting, dual BIOS, and more.

Nvidia will unveil three new graphics cards at CES 2024, namely the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, RTX 4070 Super and RTX 4080 Super.

The so-called PlayStation 5 Slim has appeared in a couple of new teardown videos by major YouTube content creators. While there were differing opinions in regard to the PS5 Slim’s size, both sources noted that there were no obvious changes to be found with the SoC and power consumption in comparison with the original PS5. Modular benefits do seem to be on the horizon, though.

Although it already got a successor, last year's Samsung Odyssey Ark curved gaming monitor (model S55BG970NN) remains relevant thanks to a generous discount. Thanks to Amazon's 33% generous discount, its price has dropped from US$2,699.99 to US$1,799 and, for now, there are plenty units in stock.

The Nintendo Switch 2 and Nvidia Tegra T239 chip have come under considerable scrutiny during a rigorous performance projection involving an RTX 2050-powered Dell Vostro being used as a substitute for the Switch successor. Despite the heavy speculation involved, potential Switch 2 gaming performance should satisfy fans waiting for the console.

Ahead of the yearly Black Friday event, Amazon has slashed 26% on one of the best wireless gaming headsets. With this deal, you can make the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro yours for just US$186.51.

RCA has introduced the Evolution Premium, a new gaming monitor with a high refresh rate and a wide range of functions. Thanks to the narrow display edges, multi-display should also be possible.

Lenovo's popular mid-range gaming laptop also features the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS processor, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Thanks to an 18% discount, the 15-inch Legion 5 can now be ordered for US$899 instead of the usual price of US$1,099.

iQOO asserts that its upcoming flagship Android smartphone will have an "industry-first" display on its launch. The 12 Pro will rock the latest Samsung OLED mobile display technology, set to a class-leading refresh rate by its OEM. That bit of pre-launch hype might help explain another new leak pointing to AnTuTu benchmarking scores that are blazing fast, even for a device with the latest top-end Qualcomm silicon.

Valve has dropped one of the most-awaited updates for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) on November 2. It fixes many frustrating bugs and brings back community maps to the game. And so far, the community’s reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.

After establishing itself as a brand worth considering in the mini PC market, Minisforum leaps forward with its first computer peripheral, namely the MKB i83 mechanical keyboard. Its specs and features include anodized aluminum body, double-shot PBT keycaps, Kailh MX Red switches, as well as multi-device connectivity.

The ASUS ROG Ally is now cheaper in various markets. Arriving a few days after the launch of the Lenovo Legion Go, the €100 markdown coincides with a recent round of updates for the ASUS ROG Ally that adds a new 1,600 x 900 screen resolution option, among other improvements.

This model also features a 16-inch 1920 X 1200 IPS display with 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color gamut, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and a microSD card reader. The RTX 4060 is limited to 75 W, however.

The latest AMD version of Dell's popular gaming laptop has received a noteworthy discount as the Texas-based company has dropped the RTX 4060-equipped G15 5535 to a more affordable price point compared to its MSRP of US$1,299.

Despite featuring more powerful GPU variants, the upcoming Super cards from Nvidia may stick with the TGPs from the non-Super versions. Launch is expected in Q1 2024.

Ice Universe has confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy will get an overclocked GPU. It will operate at roughly 100 MHz higher than the Adreno 750 found on the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Last year's Asus ROG Flow Z13 with model number GZ301ZA-PS53 is discounted once again on Amazon. This 13.4-inch gaming hybrid with Intel Core i5-12500H, 16 GB LPDDR5, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and Intel Xe graphics currently goes for US$798, which is 39% down from the US$1,299.99 list price.

Per the latest PS5 Pro leak by RedGamingTech, the console could feature an 8-core Zen 2 CPU with clock speeds slightly above 4 GHz, an RDNA 3 GPU with up to 2.8 GHz clock frequency, and 16 GB of 18,000 MT/s GDDR6 memory resulting in memory bandwidth of 587 GB/s. Interestingly, the leaker now alleges a downgrade in the manufacturing process.

MSI has announced its intentions to release six new QD-OLED gaming monitors. To be available in 27, 32, 34 and 49-inch sizes, the MAG and MPG-branded monitors will debut during CES 2024 with 1440p and 4K resolutions and 240 Hz or 360 Hz refresh rates.

The fourth driver release of last month and the second in a week arrived yesterday from Nvidia. The GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.01 brings DLSS 3, DLAA, and Reflex support to CoD: MW III, as well as Jusant, Desynced, and RoboCop: Rogue City. Six new G-Sync Compatible displays also join the list.

Multiple sources have confirmed that Santa Monica Studios plans to launch expandalone content for God of War Ragnarok. The yet-to-be-named title will be unveiled at The Game Awards.

Other specs for this configuration includes fast 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, both produced by Adata, a 15.6-inch 1080p 144 Hz display, and a robust port selection with three video outputs. The bundled Precog headset is currently worth US$100 alone.

Sharkoon's latest gaming keyboard comes with a full three-block layout with 105 keys, red or brown Huano switches, fully customizable RGB lighting, as well as a handy cable channel located on the bottom. Macro recording is also available, with up to 20 profiles. The suggested price is 39.9 Euro (US$42.3).