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The new G6 features a 16-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate. Processor options range from the latest i7 Raptor Lake to the older 12-th gen Alder Lake, while the GPU side supports up to an RTX 4060.

The Meteorish TJD T101 is now available to back on Indiegogo. Equipped with a 10.1-inch display and a 60 Wh battery, the TJD T101 comes with either the Ryzen 5 7640U or Ryzen 7 7840U and at least 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

Panasonic has just announced the SoundSlayer GNW10 “wearable immersive gaming speaker system” that rests on one's shoulders to deliver surround sound for gaming. This is the second of its kind in Panasonic’s gaming speaker lineup, offering upgraded sound and wireless connectivity over the previous model. The GNW10 will be available from December 2023 for a yet-undetermined price.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 with an RTX 4070 GPU, a Core i7-13700HX CPU, and a 16-inch 1600p resolution display is currently enjoying a US$150 discount at Lenovo's official store. The gaming laptop also features a wide variety of ports, an 80 Wh battery, and a 4-zone RGB keyboard.

Intel is reportedly launching the Arc Battlemage GPUs sometime in 2024. Per the latest leak from RedGamingTech, the flagship Battlemage die, the BMG G10, could pack 54 Xe cores, 16 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, and a 256-bit wide memory bus. The leaker alleges that early samples of the BMG G10 GPU aren’t hitting the performance targets due to hardware issues.

PlayStation Plus Essential, PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium will cost remarkably more. The price increase will be global and is effective on September 6.

Analogue has announced a new version of the Analogue Pocket. Available in a few days, the new Analogue Pocket utilises luminescent plastic to glow in the dark without increasing power consumption. The Analogue Pocket Glow in the Dark will be a strictly limited edition affair and will retail for US$249.99.

Shargeek, the maker of distinctive 'cyberpunk' power accessories such as the Storm 2 power bank, has announced that it will operate under the updated brand name of Sharge going forward. By any name, its transparent-esthetic, tech enthusiast-friendly design DNA is still expressed in its upcoming take on the MagSafe power bank, touted as the first of its kind to boast (visible) active cooling.

AYN Technologies has started shipping the Loki Zero, a Windows gaming handheld based around the AMD Athlon Silver 3050e APU. The AYN Loki Zero debuted over a year ago and is still orderable for US$249.

AYANEO has now revealed full details about the Pocket Air, including a launch date. The AYANEO Pocket Air will be orderable from next week, with initial shipments scheduled for a week later.

Another special edition of the Nintendo Switch OLED Model is supposedly being prepared for launch before the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. A well-known leaker has managed to acquire multiple details about the so-called Nintendo Switch OLED Model Mario Red Edition but fans might feel a bit disappointed about what could be coming.

A rumored reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 console at a recent trade fair has spurred speculation once again about what Nintendo has planned for its next-generation Switch (NG Switch). A well-known industry observer has stated that their sources have claimed the Switch 2 was shown off to a lucky few, which if true, could indicate an announcement is incoming.

Powkiddy is now selling the RGB30, a 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm and 207 g gaming handheld powered by a Rockchip RK3566 chipset and 1 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The Powkiddy RGB30 also has a 720p display and a 4,100 mAh battery, among other features.

AYANEO has provided more details about the KUN, its 8.4-inch gaming handheld. Now confirmed to be launching next week, the AYANEO KUN will be available from US$999 with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU that scales to 54 W, an 8.4-inch IPS display, a 75 Wh battery, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Alternatively, AYANEO plans to offer the gaming handheld with up to 64 GB of RAM and 4 TB of storage.

Shortly after topping at US$2,198.99, the Asus ROG Strix G16 (2023) gaming laptop with the G614JI-AS94 model number is now down to US$1,649.99 thanks to a discount of 18% applied to the new list price of US$1,999.99. This machine employs the Intel Core i9-13980HX alongside the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070.

Introduced as office-oriented minimalist cases or as RGB-illuminated versions aimed at gamers that also feature a tempered glass transparent side panel, the two new midi ATX tower cases from Sharkoon are already available as VS8/VS9 (black) and VS8 RGB/VS9 RGB (white or black). The suggested prices are 49.90 Euros (US$54) and 59.90 Euros (US$65).

Designed with gaming and professional use scenarios in mind, the Toshiba X300 3.5-inch mechanical hard drive features 512 MB cache memory and spins at up to 7200 RPM. With a list price of US$584.99, the model HDWR31GXZSTA with 16 TB of storage is now down by 50% on Amazon, so it can be snagged for US$294.99.

AMD's Frank Azor confirmed that they are not holding back Bethesda from including support for DLSS in Starfield if they wish to. While all GPUs from the Radeon RX 590 and GeForce RTX 10 Series onwards can leverage AMD's upcoming FSR 3 tech, frame generation via Fluid Motion Frames will require RDNA 1 or a Turing card at the minimum.

The RX 7800 XT and the RX 7700 XT supply at launch could be plentiful if the newest report from Moore’s Law Is Dead is accurate. The leaker alleges that AMD has been stockpiling Navi 32 dies and is only waiting for the “RDNA 2 supply to sell through before being released”. Additionally, it appears that NVIDIA will decrease the channel pricing of the RTX 4060 Ti to make the GPU more competitive vs the new Radeon boards.

The tipster behind a recent claim that the Nintendo Switch 2 would actually materialize as the Nintendo Focus has offered up some new details about the Switch successor console, some games, and even a Pro controller. Interestingly, there was a time when the Nintendo NX, which later became the Switch, was rumored to be heading for release as the Nintendo Focus.

LG US has just augmented its UltraGear series of gaming monitors with new variants, two of which have 27-inch screens and one of which is 32 inches. Of those, the 27GR83Q-B has a 240Hz refresh rate, whereas the 27GR93Q-B and 32GR83Q-B are 144Hz. Nevertheless, all three are touted as "battlefield centerpieces" with AMD FreeSync Premium, 1ms latencies and offers of 30% off their RRPs with free fast shipping for a limited time.

Darin Tyrone Harris, the man who recently leaked over 40 minutes of gameplay of the much-hyped open-world RPG Starfield, has been arrested for property theft. He had uploaded videos showing him mailing allegedly stolen copies of the game that he had posted for sale online. Starfield will be launching at the start of September on Xbox and Steam.

With a generous 38-inch IPS curved panel (2300R curve), the Alienware AW3821DW provides a VESA DisplayHDR 600-compliant visual experience and features G-Sync Ultimate support. This monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time is now 24% off on Amazon, so it goes for US$959.98 instead of US$1,259.99.

From screen upgrades to retro docks, there are some truly fascinating Steam Deck accessories kicking about, whether already released or on the horizon. Here are four tantalising options to kick Valve's handheld gaming experience into high gear.

RedMagic touts its 8S Pro as the most "evolved" Android gaming smartphone on the global market due to its "True Full AMOLED Screen" experience driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2's Leading Version. However, its immediate successor the 9 Pro could be even better adapted thanks to an upgrade to the upcoming 8 Gen 3, according to a new leak.

The cyber criminal from Great Britain supposedly connected to the internet via a regular Amazon Fire TV Stick and a television set in his hotel room, which he used to gain unauthorized access to the source code of the highly anticipated sixth main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series, also known as GTA 6.

Various bundles of Sony TVs and the PlayStation 5 console are currently discounted at Amazon in the US. 4K models, such as the X90L Series and A80L Series, in sizes between 55-in and 85-in, are included in the offer. While the bundles had been reduced in price previously, further reductions make them even cheaper.

A couple of leaks concerning the expected PlayStation 5 Pro console have turned up, resulting in some contrasting news in regard to the device’s so-called Viola APU. It seems the PS5 Pro specifications will leave it with around twice the GPU compute performance of the PlayStation 5 despite still sporting a Zen 2-based CPU component.

The open-box GIGABYTE AORUS 15 gaming notebook in excellent condition has been discounted to less than US$800 at Best Buy. The laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz display, a Core i5-13500H CPU, and an RTX 4050 GPU. Furthermore, thanks to spare slots, the RAM and storage can be augmented providing some future-proofing.

In an interview with IGN, Phil Spencer stated that Microsoft doesn't plan to launch any new Xbox consoles, effectively shutting down rumours about an Xbox Series X Pro being in the pipeline.

The RTX 4060 Ti might be getting a price drop according to a new leak from Moore's Law Is Dead. Per one of the leaker's "best NVIDIA sources", the company will drop prices of the RTX 4060 Ti in the coming weeks to compete with the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT GPUs that AMD is expectedly revealing at Gamescom.

The Corsair Platform:6 modular desk has been revealed ahead of its release later this year. You can choose from a wide range of accessories to adapt the desk, such as adjustable height legs and extra width. A rail system with dual monitor arms, a wire management tray and USB charging ports come as standard.

Qualcomm has revamped its handheld gaming console SoC offering with the new Snapdragon G Series. The Snapdragon G Series is now comprised of three tiers — the G1 Gen 1, G2 Gen 1, and the G3x Gen 2, which is an upgrade over last year's G3x Gen 1 used in the Razer Edge 5G. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2's 8-core Kryo CPU offers a 30% performance gain while the Adreno A32 GPU offers a 2x improvement over the previous generation.

The Alienware AW2524HF is Dell's second attempt at releasing a 500 Hz gaming monitor. While the Alienware AW2524HF shares many of the same core features as the Alienware AW2524H, the Alienware AW2524HF is significantly cheaper than its namesake and supports AMD FreeSync Premium instead of NVIDIA's alternatives.

Philips has announced the Evnia 49M2C8900, a rival to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD. Equipped with a 49-inch QD-OLED panel, the Evnia 49M2C8900 has a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and modern I/O. Philips has revealed pricing and availability for its new ultra-wide gaming monitor too.

Sony has unveiled two new PlayStation-branded audio products, the Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore. The former is a headset with a retractable boom mic, and the latter is a pair of TWS earbuds. Both will support the company's new PlayStation Link audio technology.

Project Q, Sony's mysterious handheld, has now officially been announced as the PlayStation Portal. Its 8-inch LCD screen can stream games at 1080p 60 FPS. It can be pre-ordered at a later date for US$199.99.

MSI has just released the special Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Edition of its Stealth 16. The laptop still has a 13th-gen Intel Core i9 processor and RTX 4070 graphics for its OLED display, but comes with a new "esthetic" design and new unboxing experience based on its officially licensed branding. The OEM asserts that it will thus deliver a "luxury gaming experience" combined with "extreme performance".

The Odyssey Ark (G97NC) is a modest update on last year's model. Allegedly launching in October, the new Odyssey Ark adds DisplayPort 1.4 and a KVM switch, among other changes.

The Kishi V2 Pro has debuted as Razer's latest snap-on controller for smartphones. It is touted to make mobile gaming "hardcore" with "precision" triggers, microswitches and re-mappable buttons, enhanced with the in-house haptics necessary for "console-worthy" realism and responsitivity. To this end, its special edition has a branded button for Xbox Game Pass.

AYANEO has confirmed initial Pocket S details. The AYANEO Pocket S will be one of the first devices powered by the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, a chipset that promises to outperform the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and its overclocked variants.

Samsung has finally released the Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC, a 57-inch gaming monitor that it announced in January 2023. The Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC is already available to order in Europe and the UK, where it retails for €2,499 and £2,199, respectively. US residents must wait until October before they can pre-order the US$2,499 gaming monitor, though.

With a 3-side virtually borderless design and a stand with adjustable height, pivot, and tilt, the 27-inch LG Ultragear 27GP850-B sports 2,560 X 1,440 pixels, 1 ms reponse time, and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. Thanks to a 30% discount, it can be purchased on Amazon for US$299.99 instead of US$429.99.

The expected console commonly known as the Nintendo Switch 2 has once again been named the Nintendo Focus by a would-be leaker who recently provided alleged release date and price details. This time around, there is a supposed logo for the next-generation Nintendo console along with some details about games, including Arms 2.