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The Legion Go is Lenovo's upcoming handheld PC with detachable controllers. (Image via Best Buy)

Lenovo Legion Go handheld pre-orders go live starting at US$699.99

Lenovo's upcoming handheld PC, the Legion Go, is now available for pre-order starting at US$699.99. The handheld has an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU, 16 GB of RAM, up to a 1 TB SSD, and a 2560x1600 144 Hz display.

Sam Medley, 02 Oct 2023 23:01

The MSI G32CQ5P combines a 1440p resolution and 170 Hz refresh rate with a 1500R curvature. (Image source: MSI)

MSI G32CQ5P: New curved VA gaming monitor debuts with 170 Hz refresh rate

The G32CQ5P is a new curved gaming monitor produced by MSI. Available only with a 31.5-inch panel, the MSI G32CQ5P also has a 1440p resolution, a 170 Hz refresh rate and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2023 22:20

ASUS continues to improve the ROG Ally. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

ASUS ROG Ally gains anti-deadzone slider and calibration tools with new updates

ASUS has announced a new series of updates for the ROG Ally. Not only has the company confirmed plans to push a BIOS update to the gaming handheld, but it has finalised Armoury Crate SE and MCU improvements that it will roll out separately.

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2023 22:11

Lenovo LOQ 16 reviewed: A capable gaming laptop at an affordable price

"Affordable" is of course relative. You can already find gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 for less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,060). Our LOQ 16 costs around 1,500 Euros (~$1,591), with the price of the Legion series not far from that. So how important are the differences between the two model series?

Christian Hintze, 02 Oct 2023 14:59

Deco Gear View220 35-inch curved gaming monitor (Source: Deco Gear)

Deal | 35-inch Deco Gear 120 Hz 1 ms curved gaming monitor available for less than US$300 on Amazon

Introduced just in time for last year's winter shopping spree, the Deco Gear View220 is a 35-inch curved gaming monitor with 3,440 X 1,440 pixels, 120 Hz refresh, and 1 ms MPRT. With a list price of US$409.99, it is now down by 27%, so it can be acquired for a wallet-friendly sum of US$299.99.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2023 15:10

AYANEO Pocket Air gaming handheld (Source: AYANEO)

AYANEO Pocket Air gaming handheld finally starts shipping

With less than a week left until the end of the very successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, the AYANEO Pocket AIR Android handheld is now shipping. The first model to hit its backers is the 12/512 GB one. The availability of the other two configurations (6/128 GB and 8/256 GB) is limited for now.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2023 11:38

Epic Games announces mass lay-offs. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games cuts staff by 16% in push for profitability

The purveyor of Unreal Engine and Fortnite has apparently just realized that it is "spending too much money", and has decided to take steps to address this situation. Epic Games will cut SuperAwesome loose, and rid itself of Bandcamp, in order to achieve its goals. Nevertheless, it has managed to prepare severance packages for the ~900 employees also laid off as a result of its determination.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Sep 2023 22:28

Steam Deck fans need to cool their jets on a next-gen model, lest they be rewarded with disappointment. (Image source: Valve)

Steam Deck 2 delay was right choice for Valve as mid-generation refresh would fare better

Valve won't be releasing a Steam Deck 2 with more performance until at least 2025. Given the broadly parallel smartphone market's reputation for disappointing incremental updates, this is the right choice. Valve should, however, throw gamers a bone with a Steam Deck 1.5.

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Sep 2023 17:23

4 retro gaming accessories that support a blast to the past

PC gaming has come a long way, but the retro look and nostalgia factor are picking up steam. As such, here are some excellent, affordable retro gaming accessories such as the Retroid Pocket Flip and 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard that will help you enjoy the look of the past with a blast.

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Sep 2023 00:23

The previous generation of the Dell G16 is now on sale for more than 40% off MSRP (Image: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Dell G16 with 165Hz QHD display, RTX 3050 Ti and Core i7 gets steep discount in budget gaming laptop sale

This budget-friendly configuration of the Dell G16 7620 might not feature the most potent dedicated graphics card, but thanks to a good-looking QHD display with full sRGB coverage, the 16-inch gaming laptop might be worth a look for gamers who can sacrifice some GPU performance in favor of a decent screen.

Enrico Frahn, 29 Sep 2023 22:31

It's easy to get lost in the sea of handhelds floating around nowadays.

3 of the best handheld gaming PCs we tested in 2023 put Valve's feet to the fire for Steam Deck 2 performance

The Steam Deck may still be the de-facto gaming handheld in 2023, but that doesn't mean there aren't alternatives. Companies like Asus, GPD, and OneXPlayer have all released excellent alternatives to the Deck that deserve consideration — especially by those looking for more performance.

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Sep 2023 00:38

Nvidia's upcoming GPUs are slated to get some serious upgrades (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia Blackwell GB100 and GB202 GPU specs revealed by tipster

Kopite7kimi, a well-respected Nvidia leaker, has revealed key information about Nvidia’s high-end gaming and datacentre GPUs, the GB202 and GB100. Both will get an increased SM count and L2 cache, among other upgrades.

Anil Ganti, 28 Sep 2023 22:20

The HP Victus 16 is a powerful laptop for gamers on a budget (image via HP)

HP Victus 16 in review: Core i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4050 combo results in a 1080p gaming powerhouse

The new HP Victus 16 switches things up by using an Intel Raptor Lake-HX chip, the Core i5-13500 HX. It is paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050. While it is technically an entry-level SKU, both components perform well but are held back by the last-gen chassis and cooling systems.

Anil Ganti, 28 Sep 2023 20:21

AMD Phoenix + RTX 4060 at a reasonable price (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Nvidia RTX 4060 discounted down to US$1,146.80

Other specs include 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 16-inch QHD+ IPS display with 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color gamut, and an SD card reader.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Sep 2023 15:31

Captiva gaming laptop review: German distribution with unnecessary secrets about its origin

Gaming laptops and PCs manufactured by the German company Captiva are slowly making their way onto certain online stores. We have finally tested one - and it impressed us with its graphics performance. Unfortunately, the manufacturer keeps its barebone a secret. Why is this?

Christian Hintze, 27 Sep 2023 15:18

Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2022) gaming hybrid in black (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2022) gaming hybrid with Intel Core i5-12500H now 34% off on Amazon

Driven by the Intel Core i5-12500H alongside Intel Iris Xe graphics, the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (model GZ301ZA-PS53) with 16 GB memory and 512 GB PCIe SSD storage is now 34% off on Amazon. Thanks to this generous discount, this 13.4-inch gaming hybrid can be acquired for US$859.99 instead of US$1,299.99.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Sep 2023 13:33

The AOC AGON CG27G2S/BK has a 2.5K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON CG27G2S/BK released as new curved gaming monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate for under £250

AOC has presented the AGON CG27G2S/BK, a 27-inch gaming monitor with a curved VA panel. Available later this month for under £250, the AOC AGON CG27G2S/BK has a 1500R curvature, 4 ms response times GtG and a 165 Hz refresh rate.

Alex Alderson, 27 Sep 2023 10:32

The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator 2022 are part of Sony's free PS Plus games in October 2023 (Image: Krafton)

Leak reveals Sony's free PS Plus games for October 2023

(Update: Officially confirmed, third title unveiled) Sony has apparently put together another attractive gaming package for PS Plus Essentials subscribers in October 2023, who will be able to download and play the popular Farming Simulator 2022 and The Callisto Protocol for free starting next week.

Enrico Frahn, 26 Sep 2023 19:38

Acer Nitro XZ320QR bih curved gaming monitor (Source: Acer)

Deal | 31.5-inch Acer Nitro XZ320QR bih FHD curved gaming monitor hits lowest price in 30 days on Amazon

Although it only has a refresh rate of 75 Hz and 1,920 X 1,080 pixels, the Acer Nitro XZ320QR bih is a popular curved gaming monitor in the budget market. With a list price of US$229.99, this 31.5-inch monitor with AMD FreeSync support is now down to US$169.99, thanks to a 26% discount.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2023 13:15

Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 may not feature the ground-breaking graphics capabilities we had hoped for. (Image source: Nvidia/Nintendo - edited)

No way the Nintendo Switch 2 will be a Steam Deck killer - despite alleged PS4-like prowess

Recent Nintendo Switch 2 leaks have led to much speculation about specifications. The apparent suggestion is that Nintendo's next-generation hybrid handheld console would match the PS4 in performance, but lofty performance doesn't quite align with Nintendo's typical strategy, especially given the trade-offs in the name of performance.

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Sep 2023 17:42

AYANEO is edging closer to releasing the SLIDE after a long gestation period. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO SLIDE: More details outlined about 6-inch gaming handheld with built-in keyboard

AYANEO has now provided more information about the SLIDE, its first gaming handheld with a built-in keyboard. Based around an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, the AYANEO SLIDE has a 6-inch IPS display and hall triggers, among other gaming-related hardware.

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2023 18:23

Rise of the Empire? (Image Source: Stable Diffusion XL)

FTC leaks: CEO Phil Spencer muses on taking over Nintendo, Valve and Warner Brothers, or else it is game over for Xbox

FTC's investigation on the Activision / Blizzard acquisition reveals that the Xbox business is not looking too good. CEO of MS Gamin Phil Spencer believes the business model needs to change in order to survive this decade, and one way to do this could come through more acquisitions. Leaked emails from 2020 show Spencer is eying Nintendo and Valve, possibly even Warner Brothers.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Sep 2023 18:19

Subtle Arancio Apodis orange color accents(Image Source: Razer)

Razer announces Blade 16 X Automobili Lamborghini Edition gaming laptop inspired by Revuelto supercar

Limited to only 150 systems, this Razer Blade 16 variant combines top-tier specs like the RTX 4090 and a dual-resolution mini-LED 16-inch screen with Lamborghini's design elements borrowed from the new Revuelto supercar.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Sep 2023 17:58

The HP Victus 15 packs a backlit keyboard. (Source: HP/Best Buy)

Deal | Affordable HP Victus 15 gaming laptop records massive 33% discount at Best Buy

The HP Victus 15 is enjoying a whopping 33.33% discount at Best Buy. The laptop features a 15-inch 144 Hz FHD display, an RTX 3050 6 GB GPU, and a Core i5-13420H. Additionally, there is 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage both of which can be expanded thanks to a single M.2 and two SO-DIMM slots.

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Sep 2023 13:00

The Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 30" is now available in the UK and Spain. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 30" with 200Hz refresh rate now available in Europe

The Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 30" is now on sale in the UK and Spain, with discounts for early customers. The device has a 21:9 aspect ratio, 200 Hz refresh rate and WFHD resolution. The curved screen has gaming features like support for AMD FreeSync Premium and a Low Blue Light mode.

Polly Allcock, 22 Sep 2023 12:53

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 537.42 details in GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 537.42 brings DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction to Cyberpunk 2077

Launched the same day as Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 537.42 carries multiple highlights, but the essential one is DLSS 3.5. The new software package for GeForce GPUs also comes with DLSS and Nvidia Reflex support for Party Animals, Warhaven, and Witchfire.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2023 11:50

A handheld Xbox could be in the works. (Image Source: Microsoft/FTC)

First look at Microsoft's purported Xbox handheld via leaked FTC docs; Next gen Xbox in 2028 could use AMD Zen 6 or ARM with Navi 5 GPU and NPU

Leaked documents submitted by Microsoft to the FTC throw light on the company's plans for the next generation Xbox slated for a 2028 release. Microsoft is exploring both ARM and Zen 6 x64 options with a Navi 5 GPU and an NPU as part of its hybrid compute plans together with next gen DirectX ray tracing. In the run up to this, Microsoft may also introduce a handheld Xbox and a cloud-only gaming device.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Sep 2023 17:07

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D slips under US$400

With the latest round of price slashes for the AMD's X3D processors, the Ryzen 7800X3D gaming king can now be purchased for only US$389 at B&H or Amazon, and those lucky enough to live near a Microcenter store can even find this model at US$379.99.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Sep 2023 16:07

New 16-inch form-factor for the Core lineup (Image Source: XMG)

XMG's new 16-inch Core gaming laptop features AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia 4000 dGPUs and up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM

The Core series gets a new 16-inch model powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 7840HS and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 or 4060, This model combines mid-range features as well as premium ones like Cherry MX switches, a 99 Wh battery, liquid metal thermal compound for the processor and the dGPU, plus up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Sep 2023 14:00

The GIGABYTE AORUS 15 features a 3-zone RGB keyboard. (Source: GIGABYTE)

Deal | 2023 GIGABYTE AORUS 15 with RTX 4050 and Core i5-13500H drops to 120-day low price at Best Buy

The GIGABYTE AORUS 15 is an affordable mid-range gaming machine with decent internals, a high-refresh-rate display, and long battery life. The laptop is currently on sale at Best Buy for a decent US$150 discount. The newly reduced rate makes the already good notebook even better.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Sep 2023 10:09

The Green Ghost Gamepad. (Source: Black Shark)

Black Shark Green Ghost Gamepad launches as new "e-sports grade" controller

Black Shark - which started out as Xiaomi's gaming smartphone division - has heralded its "new gaming era" with the Green Ghost controller. It boasts ALPS joysticks for enhanced "durability" and "2,000-level accuracy". It has been joined by a new smartwatch, open-ear earbuds and a new MagCooler 3 Pro in the brand's updated web-store.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Sep 2023 22:57

War Thunder 2.29 "Sons of Attila" now available (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.29 "Sons of Attila" comes with Hungarian ground vehicles and helicopters, rank VI ships, and more

While the Hungarian ground vehicles and helicopters join the Italian tech trees, bluewater naval battles get rank VI ships, War Thunder's "Sons of Attila" update also comes with new military hardware for most nations in the game. The game receives multiple visual improvements, a new map, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2023 17:57

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Desktop graphics card in our test: Nvidia's midrange competitor costs $499

The long wait has come to an end, since at Gamescom, AMD has finally introduced the midrange graphics cards based on the RDNA 3 architecture that were still missing, thus completing their lineup. We took a closer look at the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT and compared the performance in numerous games.

Sebastian Bade, 20 Sep 2023 02:17

To reduce those long render times, content creators need the latest and greatest hardware available. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

3 GeForce RTX 4090 gaming laptops that can double as content creation powerhouses

CheckMag We have chosen a selection of 3 gaming laptops from our detailed Notebookcheck reviews: The ROG Strix Scar 17 G733PY, the Legion Pro 7 16 and the Erazer Beast X40 all sport 175 W RTX 4090 graphics and spacious, color-accurate, flicker-free displays for content creation and unrestrained gaming.

Sergey Tarasov, 19 Sep 2023 23:05

The wireless G915 TKL Lightspeed gaming keyboard is a potential steal at 48% off on Amazon (Image: Logitech)

Deal | Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed wireless gaming keyboard with tactile mechanical switches gets big 48% discount on Amazon

This TKL version of the G915 Lightspeed is equipped with tactile switches and fully customizable RGB lighting, and thanks to a coupon code on Amazon, the wireless gaming keyboard from Logitech is now available for almost half of its official list price.

Enrico Frahn, 19 Sep 2023 22:39

Steam Deck OS 3.5 is available to try now on Valve's Preview channel. (Image source: Alexander Andrews)

Valve Steam Deck receives performance and external display improvements with new Steam Deck OS 3.5 update

Valve has released Steam Deck OS 3.5 to its Preview software channel. While its version number suggests that it is a minor release, Valve has added numerous features, including APU undervolting, HDR support and VRR integration for external displays.

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2023 20:26

The RTX 5090 could bring up to 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM over a 512-bit wide bus. (Source: NVIDIA)

Flagship NVIDIA RTX 50 Blackwell card with GB101 chiplet reportedly under evaluation as GB100 HPC GPU allegedly uses MCM design

The NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs are the company’s next-generation products coming to both HPC and gaming segments of the market. According to the previous leaks, the data center Blackwell GPUs could feature an MCM design. Kopite7kimi has seemingly confirmed the past reports by claiming that GB100 HPC chip is indeed based on multiple chiplets.

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Sep 2023 14:33

Gaming

Lenovo Legion Go handheld pre-orders go live starting at US$699.99

MSI G32CQ5P: New curved VA gaming monitor debuts with 170 Hz refresh rate

ASUS ROG Ally gains anti-deadzone slider and calibration tools with new updates

Lenovo LOQ 16 reviewed: A capable gaming laptop at an affordable price

Deal | 35-inch Deco Gear 120 Hz 1 ms curved gaming monitor available for less than US$300 on Amazon

AYANEO Pocket Air gaming handheld finally starts shipping

Epic Games cuts staff by 16% in push for profitability

Steam Deck 2 delay was right choice for Valve as mid-generation refresh would fare better

87% MSI Raider GE68 HX 13VF laptop review: A complete design change

87% Lenovo LOQ 16 gaming laptop review: Where is the hitch compared to the more expensive Legion?

4 retro gaming accessories that support a blast to the past

Deal | Dell G16 with 165Hz QHD display, RTX 3050 Ti and Core i7 gets steep discount in budget gaming laptop sale

3 of the best handheld gaming PCs we tested in 2023 put Valve's feet to the fire for Steam Deck 2 performance

Nvidia Blackwell GB100 and GB202 GPU specs revealed by tipster

HP Victus 16 in review: Core i5-13500HX and GeForce RTX 4050 combo results in a 1080p gaming powerhouse

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Nvidia RTX 4060 discounted down to US$1,146.80

Captiva gaming laptop review: German distribution with unnecessary secrets about its origin

KFA2 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti EX 16 GB desktop graphics card review: A powerful mid-range GPU now with more VRAM

The Crew Motorfest in test: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Deal | Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2022) gaming hybrid with Intel Core i5-12500H now 34% off on Amazon

AOC AGON CG27G2S/BK released as new curved gaming monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate for under £250

Leak reveals Sony's free PS Plus games for October 2023

88% Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14APH8 laptop review: 120 Hz 2.5K OLED sweet spot

86% Captiva Advanced Gaming I74-121 (Clevo V150RND) review: An inexpensive gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 4060

Lies of P tech review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

85% HP Victus 16 laptop review: Full HD gamer with RTX 4070

Nvidia DLSS 3.5 ray reconstruction tested in Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2: Perceivable lighting and performance improvements with caveats

86% HP Victus 16 Laptop Review: A 1080p gaming powerhouse with few compromises

Starfield in test: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Deal | 31.5-inch Acer Nitro XZ320QR bih FHD curved gaming monitor hits lowest price in 30 days on Amazon

No way the Nintendo Switch 2 will be a Steam Deck killer - despite alleged PS4-like prowess

82% Acer Aspire 5 A515-58GM review: The office laptop with a wannabe gaming GPU

AYANEO SLIDE: More details outlined about 6-inch gaming handheld with built-in keyboard

FTC leaks: CEO Phil Spencer muses on taking over Nintendo, Valve and Warner Brothers, or else it is game over for Xbox

Razer announces Blade 16 X Automobili Lamborghini Edition gaming laptop inspired by Revuelto supercar

Deal | Affordable HP Victus 15 gaming laptop records massive 33% discount at Best Buy

Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 30" with 200Hz refresh rate now available in Europe

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 537.42 brings DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction to Cyberpunk 2077

80% Aokzoe A1 gaming handheld review: Ambitious with room for improvement

First look at Microsoft's purported Xbox handheld via leaked FTC docs; Next gen Xbox in 2028 could use AMD Zen 6 or ARM with Navi 5 GPU and NPU

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D slips under US$400

XMG's new 16-inch Core gaming laptop features AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia 4000 dGPUs and up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM

Deal | 2023 GIGABYTE AORUS 15 with RTX 4050 and Core i5-13500H drops to 120-day low price at Best Buy

Black Shark Green Ghost Gamepad launches as new "e-sports grade" controller

War Thunder 2.29 "Sons of Attila" comes with Hungarian ground vehicles and helicopters, rank VI ships, and more

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Desktop graphics card in our test: Nvidia's midrange competitor costs $499

3 GeForce RTX 4090 gaming laptops that can double as content creation powerhouses

Deal | Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed wireless gaming keyboard with tactile mechanical switches gets big 48% discount on Amazon

Valve Steam Deck receives performance and external display improvements with new Steam Deck OS 3.5 update

Flagship NVIDIA RTX 50 Blackwell card with GB101 chiplet reportedly under evaluation as GB100 HPC GPU allegedly uses MCM design

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