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Newegg is offering a US$400 discount on the newly-launched Asus TUF Gaming A17 gaming laptop, which is now priced at the same level as some last gen TUF laptops with RTX 3070.

MSI lowered the MSRP for the Ventus 3X OC RTX 4080 card by US$100 and Newegg offered for a little over 24 h an additional US$100 promo code. Prices are back to normal now, but such flash sales signal that AIBs are now more inclined to offer substantial deals on select RTX 4080 cards.

A new leak says the 16 GB variant of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti will be available on July 17, starting at US$499. Its actual cost will depend on AIBs as Nvidia doesn't plan to launch a FE variant.

The RTX 4060 launched on June 29 for US$299/€329. The GPU has received quite a poor reception from many media outlets and that could have resulted in poor launch-day sales if the figures posted by 3DCenter are accurate. Moreover, the GPU has already dropped in price in Spain.

Nubia has introduced a new RedMagic gaming monitor as part of a wider product release. Nubia equips its flagship RedMagic gaming monitor with a curved QD-OLED panel, likely the same one that Samsung uses in the Odyssey OLED G9.

Nubia has presented the RedMagic 8S Pro, which it also sells with a bigger battery and faster charging as the RedMagic 8S Pro+. The new gaming smartphone has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, including a new version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Leading Version and 24 GB of LPDDR5X RAM help the RedMagic 8S Pro exceed 1.7 million points in AnTuTu too.

Nubia has presented the RedMagic Gaming Tablet, a 12.1-inch tablet with a 144 Hz display, a flagship chipset and up to 16 GB of RAM. A 10,000 mAh battery is also onboard, as are LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage.

Best Buy now has an open-box ASUS TUF Gaming A16 AMD Advantage Edition for only US$817.99, a 26% discount on the retail price of a box-packed unit. The machine is advertised as looking brand-new and packs an 8-core Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, a Radeon RX 7600S GPU, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 storage.

AYA NEO has outlined specifications for the Pocket Air, its first Android gaming handheld. The Pocket Air will launch later this month with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset and a 7,350 mAh battery, among other features.

Following on from its well-intentioned predecessor, Acer has built an almost perfect gaming laptop with the RTX 4060 at its heart. In particular, the quiet fan mode is greatly improved. And, that aside, we can't find much cause for criticism.

AYA NEO has finally revealed the KUN, a Windows gaming handheld with an 8.4-inch display. The AYA NEO KUN is also said to feature nearly full-size game controls, as well as a pair of built-in touchpads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U version of the ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro is now available globally. Sold as the ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro EVA Limited Edition, the gaming handheld has an 8.4-inch display, a 65.5 Wh battery, detachable controllers and 32 GB of RAM, among other features.

The Legion Y700 is one of the most compelling Android gaming tablets of recent times. Now, Lenovo has just announced that a "brand-new" version of the 8-inch device is on the way. The OEM asserts that it will combine power and approximately one-handed portability on its late July 2023 debut.

GPD is preparing to release another gaming handheld based on AMD Ryzen 7040U APUs. Arriving after the Win Max 2 2023 and the Win 4 2023, the GPD Win Mini will have a 7-inch display, a 6-row keyboard and eGPU support, among other features.

LG has released the UltraGear 32GQ950P, a tweaked version of the UltraGear 32GQ950. Sporting familiar specifications, the UltraGear 32GQ950P achieves 1,000 nits peak HDR brightness with 4K and 160 Hz visuals while consuming up to 20% less power.

The 11S is iQOO's first ever flagship-grade smartphone that combines a flat display with the brand's ultra-fast 200W charging technology. To that end, it is touted as a new "super fast, super clear, super smooth" e-sports-ready mobile device. Even though it has ostensibly been launched to refresh the 11 Pro, it has the exact same internal specs, however - except for the new top-end storage spec, of course.

Sony's rumored plans for the highly anticipated PS5 Slim have once again been brought up during an ongoing court case that revolves around Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Most importantly, the corresponding document specifies the gaming console's expected price and release date.

The upcoming mini PC models from GMKtec are teased with Core Ultra as well as Intel 14th gen CPUs, suggesting that the processor options may include Raptor Lake-HX Refresh dies. Additionally, the Xe-LPG iGPU could prove faster than AMD's Radeon 780M.

With a list price of US$209.99, the 27-inch Gigabyte G27F 2 gaming monitor is a good choice for budget gamers, sporting an IPS panel, 1080p resolution, 165 Hz refresh, and 1 ms response time. Those interested can get it with a 29% discount for the time being, so they will only pay US$149.99 instead.

The budget-oriented Victus model also features 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, a 16.1-inch IPS screen with 1080p resolution and 144 Hz refresh, plus dual speakers designed by Bang & Olufsen.

The RTX 4060 is the latest RTX 40 GPU to come out from Teem Green’s camp. Per NVIDIA’s claims, the card performs up to 20% better than the RTX 3060 without using DLSS 3 Frame Generation. According to 3DCenter’s launch review analysis of the RTX 4060, the board is indeed 20% faster on average vs the RTX 3060 in both rasterization and ray tracing workloads at 1080p.

A new, and hard to believe, leak about a Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit has started making the rounds on social media and gaming forums. The source of the information is as spurious as a source can get, although there has been some defense offered because of a user function tie-in with a patent from Nintendo’s past.

AYA NEO is refreshing the AIR, its compact gaming handheld with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display. To be available as the AIR 1S, the device will feature the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU with Zen 4 CPU cores and RDNA 3 GPU cores, LPDDR5X RAM and improved speakers, among other changes.

Real-time strategy games provide a unique gameplay experience that combines heart-pounding action with the sort of grand scale and battle tactics that make you feel like a conquering warlord. The 2023 Steam Summer Sale has dealt up some excellent RTS game discounts that fans of the genre shouldn't miss out on.

The 2023 Steam Summer Sale is officially in full swing, meaning there are oodles of fun games to be had at excellent prices. Here we've gathered some of the best open-world game deals for everyone from superhero fans to horror lovers and those rare gamers with a spirit for puzzles and exploration.

The 2023 Lenovo Legion Pro 7i with a Core i9-13900HX CPU and an RTX 4080 GPU with a full 175 W TGP is now discounted by more than US$500 at B&H Photo. Aside from the powerful CPU and GPU, the notebook rocks a QHD+ 240 Hz display, a per-key RGB keyboard, and a 99.99 Wh battery.

With a 24-inch screen size, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms response time, the Samsung Odyssey G3 FHD gaming monitor provides a good deal for gamers on a moderate budget thanks to its list price of US$229.99. However, the ongoing 30% discount pushes its price to US$159.99 on Amazon, making it even more tempting.

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 can now be had for only US$999.99 which is the lowest rate in 120 days at Best Buy. The SKU on offer packs a 12th gen Core i7-12700H CPU and an RTX 3060 mobile with a 120 W TDP alongside expandable 512 GB of storage and dual-channel 8 + 8 GB RAM one stick of which is also replaceable.

Valve has started rejecting games with generative AI content. The company claims that developers need to demonstrate they have the necessary copyright clearances to use the material.

An alleged Nintendo Switch 2 dev kit leak has turned up on Twitter that has YouTubers and fans alike wildly speculating on the theme of the next-generation Switch console. Some recent detective work by one content creator had already suggested a Switch 2 release date announcement could be incoming. However, dev kits are often sent out long before the final console hits the shelves.

The Cobra and Cobra Pro both come with Razer Speedflex cables and !00% PTFE feet for potentially smooth, swift movement. However, the latter is definitely the flagship of the two, with a total of 10 customizable buttons and HyperSpeed Wireless technology as well as Bluetooth connectivity. The Cobra Pro is rated to last up to 170 hours per charge and is available from now.

RedMagic's latest teasers for its upcoming major product event indicate that it will indeed launch its first ever tablet along with the more traditional 8S Pro flagship Android smartphone. The slate is said to have a large battery to go with its large, slim-bezel display, although it may not ship with the latest SoC possible. Both mobile devices will debut alongside new audio accessories that may appeal to fans of transparent-look tech.

Valve is finally offering some substantial discounts across the entire Steam Deck stack. The 512 GB is getting a hefty 20% discount, and the 256 GB one a 15%, but the 64 GB variant sees only a small discount of 10%.

While there is nothing worth mentioning in addition to the fact that Nvidia's latest and most affordable member of the RTX 40 family, namely the US$299 GeForce RTX 4060, gets full support thanks to the driver package labeled 536.40, a fresh piece of code from the green team is always good news.

With the Steam Summer Sale in full swing, it's time to have a look at what platformers Valve's game store has to offer. Whether you have a taste for the nostalgic or simply want to see what all the fuss is about, there's oodles of fun to be had in Steam's discounted platformer games.

Available on Amazon since mid-October 2020, the 27-inch Acer Nitro XZ270U Pbmiiphx curved gaming monitor topped at US$349.99 in August 2021. After reaching an all-time low of US$179.99 earlier this month, this piece of hardware is now available for US$199.99 (33% down from the typical price of US$299.99).

Enjoy gritty stealth combat, arcade-style monster hunting, or crazy pirate adventures without spending your rent money on gaming — all thanks to the Steam Summer Sale. Gamers who missed out on the initial launch hype are sure to enjoy these three titles and their 50%+ discounts that are available until July 13, 2023.

Activision Blizzard's CFO has provided hints about the capabilities of a next-generation Nintendo Switch. Disclosed during Microsoft's FTC hearing, it seems that Activision Blizzard believes 'NG Switch' is powerful enough to 'make something compelling for'.

The ROG Flow X13 model in question is not yet in stock, but if it starts selling at the listed price and Best Buy adds some discounts, it could become an attractive budget gaming option that benefits from a glossy touchscreen, increased versatility with the 360-degree hinge. fast LPDDR5-6400 RAM and a port selection with USB4 and the XG mobile interface.

This open-box deal may include minor cosmetic signs on the frame, stand and back, plus some non-essential accessories could be missing, yet the performance should not be affected. There is also a US$1,214.99 open-box option that looks brand new and only misses some packaging.

Prolific leaker Billbil-kun has leaked what Sony has in store for PlayStation Plus subscribers in July. There are three titles up for grabs, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake Remastered and Endling- Extinction is Forever.

Acer's gaming laptop doesn't exactly offer an explosion of power but more like Full HD gaming with decent cooling. In return, Nvidia's smallest current graphics chip has been thoughtfully implemented, as impressively demonstrated in our review.

GPD has revealed the Win 4 (2023), an AMD Ryzen 7040U refresh of its popular gaming handheld. The GPD Win 4 (2023) also features an OcuLink port, making it compatible with the GPD G1 eGPU.

YouTuber Lance McDonald has uploaded footage of Bloodborne running at 1080p 60 FPS. It runs on a PS5 without any image upscaling and can easily maintain a steady frame rate.

A leaked roadmap says Nvidia doesn't plan on launching its next generation of graphics cards until 2025. It is called Ada Lovelace Next in the roadmap, but earlier leaks predicted it would be called Blackwell.

The next-generation Nintendo console, commonly called the Switch 2, appears to be a long way off yet but that hasn’t stopped company president Shuntaro Furukawa from dropping some tiny hints about future hardware. At the very least, wannabe Nintendo Switch 2 scalpers will be in for a fight and backwards compatibility has been hinted at via Nintendo Accounts.