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The original Switch was plagued with Joy-Con drift issues and it looks like the Switch 2 may fall victim to the same, eventually. The new Joy-Cons are using similar looking hardware as seen in a recent teardown.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is significantly more expensive to buy and repair than its predecessor. A durability test now reveals how robust the handheld console is, and that a screen protector is an absolute must-have due to the soft plastic that's covering the display.

After a whole year of being available to PC and PS5 players, Black Myth: Wukong is finally making its way to Xbox Series X and Series S. The game will launch in August and will be discounted on the Microsoft Store from June 18 to July 11.

Thanks to the standard webcam compatibility of the Switch 2, a smartphone can be used as a webcam for GameChat. Players can at least save some money by not having to get the $55 camera accessory.

An eighth cup is available in Mario Kart World, and if you don't know how to unlock it, here are all the details.

A leaked gameplay clip from Battlefield 6, surfaced on June 3, showcases a fierce battle featuring armored vehicles, large-scale destruction and the raw intensity the series is known for. The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many saying it brings back memories of Battlefield at its peak.

Over 80,000 Steam reviews and an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating of 95% say it all. If you’re into survival horror and crave variety, Resident Evil Village might be worth your time – and right now, it’s more affordable than ever, available for about $10 with a 75% discount.

Deltarune, spiritual successor to Toby Fox's RPG masterpiece Undertale, celebrated remarkable success with the surprise release of chapters 3 and 4 – achieving over 130,000 concurrent players on launch day and reaching number 1 among Steam’s best-selling games. Chapters 1 and 2 remain available for free.

Anbernic is offering an in-house developed AI solution for some of its handhelds. This AI integration has the potential to help gamers in their daily lives, especially when they enjoy games in a foreign language or require external assistance.

Just a day after its launch, Nintendo’s Switch 2 has been shown running custom graphics using a userland ROP exploit, courtesy of modder David Buchanan.

Some buyers enjoy seeing the inner workings of their premium gaming peripherals. The Razer Phantom Collection doesn't keep any secrets and also lets Chroma RGB lighting shine uninterrupted. Gamers can order the new translucent Razer mouse, keyboard, and headset models now.

On the announcement of its latest free DLC, Soulmask has gotten its biggest discount to date, bringing the innovative base builder to a record-low price. Soulmask effectively blends third-person PvP combat, base building, and survival craft games to make a unique experience that gives players a lot of freedom.

With WiFi 7 support and numerous ports, the ROG Strix GS-BE18000 is a pretty powerful router that is designed for demanding users and even gamers who are looking for low latency and quick transfer speeds during gaming.

Workers involved with Microsoft Gaming are fearing potential job losses. An insider revealed that Microsoft layoffs may soon affect the Xbox brand. The changes could result from the company's declining emphasis on hardware.

The Epic Games Store has revealed next week's free game giveaway for PC ahead of schedule. Doing away with Mystery Game promotions this time around, Two Point Hospital will be free to add to your Epic Games library for those who are fans of the classic Theme Hospital genre.

Cyberpunk 2077 will get new DLC but it is unclear what that entails. The CD Projekt RED team will share more information about the upcoming patch closer to the end of June, with patch 2.3 releasing on June 26.

Epic Games has kicked off a new by commencing another new free game giveaway for mobile gamers. Available from today until June 12, Ogu and the Secret Forest is a 2D adventure game with charming visuals that has received solid reviews on Android and iOS to date.

Borderlands 2 is now free to keep on Steam until June 8, 2025. However, it's worth noting that recent EULA changes have led to privacy concerns and a surge of negative reviews from the community.

GTA 6 is going to be huge, not just in terms of player count but the in-game map as well. According to a new leak, there will be hundreds of malls and over 700 stores that can be visited by the player.

The Epic Games Store has revealed its final Mystery Game giveaways that are available for PC and Mac gamers. Available until June 12, Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest round off the storefront's latest Mega Sale in a free game deal worth almost $85 when redeemed together.

Red Dead Redemption 2 could come to the Switch 2 late-summer or early fall. The game has been rumored for the handheld for a while now and it would be interesting to see how the more powerful Switch 2 runs the demanding AAA title.

Shipping of the Nintendo Switch 2 began today. We gave the console a test run and compared it with its predecessor in order to find out where Nintendo has improved and where there might still be room for improvement.

Five Nintendo Switch 2 accessories have been launched by Belkin. The range includes the Charging Case with an integrated power bank to recharge the console on the go. Other new products are a basic travel case, two screen protectors, and a charging plug.

It seems that Anbernic has another sub 5-inch gaming handheld in the works. Dubbed the Anbernic RG477M for now, the device appears set to combine elements from the RG557 and RG Slide to create a horizontal handheld set within a premium metal shell.

The Nintendo Switch 2 began shipping today. An initial analysis of the 120 Hz fast 1,080p display has already spawned criticism; the decision to install an IPS panel instead of an OLED panel is having a drastic impact on the display of HDR content and black levels.

Many buyers wish GameStop had chosen to use tape rather than staples. When affixing receipts to boxes, the retailer damaged the Nintendo Switch 2 screen underneath. Customers must wait for a replacement or refund the order and shop elsewhere.

A new leak suggests Nvidia plans to unveil the entry-level RTX 5050 desktop GPU in July 2025. It will launch with GDDR7 VRAM instead of GDDR6 speculated earlier.

Undead Labs has just confirmed its presence at the Xbox Showcase by posting a cryptic image via its on social network accounts.

The K56 is a new 5.5-inch gaming handheld packing a Unisoc T620 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. Running Android 14 with Pegasus and ES-DE front-ends pre-installed, the K56 comes in three colour options at launch, too.

A leaker has got their hands on what games should be available to download for free this week on the Epic Games Store. Bucking the trend of recent weeks, the two proposed titles would be worth almost $85 when redeemed at once.

Although Microsoft had already announced the upcoming Game Pass titles, two games that launched on June 5 came as a surprise. Ultimate subscribers can now dive into a refined version of a classic RPG adventure.

After a long silence, Pragmata – Capcom’s sci-fi adventure first announced in 2020 – has returned to the spotlight. The latest trailer, which racked up over 270,000 views in a single day, showcases new gameplay along with intense action and emotional story beats.

MSI has unveiled the MPG 242R X60N as the latest in a series of 600 Hz gaming monitors that have been launched lately. Also offering decent colour accuracy and brightness, the MSI MPG 242R X60N features modern ports too, like HDMI 2.1 and a USB Type-C port that can charge connected devices at up to 98 W.

RedMagic has confirmed more details about its upcoming gaming tablet. Unlike many of its peers, RedMagic has opted for OLED panel technology that will help the Gaming Tablet 3 Pro achieve 1,600 nits peak brightness, excellent contrast and a 165 Hz refresh rate. The tablet also masters a 2,000 Hz touch response rate thanks to a dedicated Synaptics S3930 touch controller.

Even though Nintendo doesn't directly sell the Switch 2 in India, some retailers have started taking pre-orders for the handheld. It costs far more than it would in other markets, but that amount is expected to come down in the coming months.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is now available in green, bringing the total colors to four. While 8bitDo says it is exclusive to its online store, we found it can also be purchased on Amazon through an official reseller.

Vivo's next Android tablet will land as a rival for the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro with the same chipset, according to a new leak. The "Pad5e" (or possibly Pad 5e) might be the slightly larger device of the two, although its display might be just as responsive. It is thought to launch alongside a more premium (and flexible) device very soon.

Nearly a month after it was announced, the 8bitDo Arcade Controller is now available to pre-order in Europe and the UK through Amazon. Available in two variants - one for Switch and Windows and another for Xbox and Windows - the controller will also be released a month later than in the US.

Not only is the Nintendo Switch 2 much more expensive to buy than its predecessor, but repairs also cost customers significantly more than before. Nintendo's official repair price list shows how much the costs for replacing the mainboard, display and battery have increased.

Lenovo's latest free Steam game offer entices fans of cyberpunk-themed titles. The Ascent is a solo and co-op dual-stick shooter that's filled with relentless combat. On June 5th, gamers can claim a voucher from Lenovo that's redeemable at Gamesplanet.

IO Interactive has announced 007 First Light, a James Bond origin story launching in 2026, featuring action-adventure gameplay, iconic characters, and Q's gadgets on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Popucom is a newly released puzzle-platformer adventure game with an emphasis on co-op problem solving and a charming, colourful art style. Popucom recently launched on Steam with a moderate discount until June 15.

At the expense of the Series X|S, Windows PCs have become a hub for Xbox gaming. Appearing in blogs and trailers, Xbox PC could be how the company brands consoles and games going forward. Microsoft may use the term to promote a new Windows-based handheld PC.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will start shipping starting Thursday, but a teardown video of the console has already been published and shows the processor, cooling system in detail. It also suggests that repairs might be quite difficult.

Originally, only twelve Nintendo games were supposed to receive an update for the Nintendo Switch 2. But now, Nintendo has released patches for eight additional titles. These patches primarily address compatibility issues, significant performance or graphics improvements are probably not included.

We recently reviewed a lot of 18-inch laptops, including the MSI Raider A18. This young category is still dominated by gaming models like the Raider, but we think it should be more - manufacturers should also release more lightweight variants.

CD Projekt Red may still be working on adding content to Cyberpunk 2077 in the form of another expansion. The Phantom Liberty expansion was released in September 2023 and at the time, it was believed to be the only one.

Jump Ship is an upcoming PVE co-op sci-fi game that combines Halo-like FPS combat with the space exploration of Starfield and the orbital battles of Star Wars Battlefront. The developer has just announced a Steam Next Fest open demo, available until June 16.