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A new report suggests that the library of Xbox Game Pass games could shrink. A Caboodle Games representative claims that Microsoft is pausing deals with third-party studios. The company recently reduced the price of the subscription service, but also removed new Call of Duty titles.

Goodram has reintroduced 4GB DDR4 modules with its Rival DDR4 Radiant lineup, targeting budget-conscious users as AI-driven memory demand pushes DDR4 and DDR5 prices sharply higher.

Fresh shadPS4 testing shows that mainstream gaming PCs can now run several PS4 exclusives at high frame rates. In a recent showcase, Bloodborne exceeded 100 FPS on a Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 5060.

ETA Prime’s teardown of Valve’s $1,428 Steam Machine shows a compact SteamOS gaming PC that is moderately serviceable, with accessible storage but more involved disassembly required to reach the RAM.

AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition relaunched at $349 as a compelling AM4 gaming upgrade with improved 3D V-Cache packaging and better thermals, but sold out across major retailers within minutes. Scalpers quickly pushed resale prices to $600 or more, though AMD says continued production should ease shortages and return availability closer to MSRP.

The Steam Machine is scheduled to launch on June 30, and reservation emails are now being sent to users. However, scalpers are already taking advantage of the limited supply by listing the device at absurd prices.

Too expensive, too weak – or technically underrated? On Reddit, fans are defending Valve’s Steam Machine as a “technical marvel.” The focus is not on SteamOS, but on the compact 15-centimeter cube itself.

Valve now admits that 4K/60 fps graphics are not always realistic with its new gaming system. After Steam Machine reviews exposed performance limitations, the company adjusted its marketing. The hardware’s high price makes 1080p/1440p visuals not as appealing compared to PS5 consoles.

With the “Stim Machine,” French hardware retailer LDLC has launched a provocative alternative to Valve’s Steam Machine. The cube-shaped mini-PC also costs €1,039 ($1,179), but comes with a more powerful Radeon RX 9060 XT and standard Mini-ITX hardware. However, it does not ship with SteamOS pre-installed – and that is exactly where opinions on Reddit are divided.

The Rapoo MT760 may look just like the MX Master series of mice from Logitech, but it is less than half the price. It comes with multi-mode connectivity and file-sharing capabilities across devices.

Demand for Valve’s new Linux mini PC exceeds supply in Japan and Taiwan. This market may view the Steam Machine price as reasonable enough to invest in the console challenger. Lacking a reservation system before its release date, Komodo Station disappointed customers.

The Steam Machine was eagerly anticipated for months. After the official price reveal, however, the mood in the community has become noticeably subdued. Among more than 2,700 Reddit comments, hardly anyone says they actually plans to buy one.

Valve is opening SteamOS to traditional gaming PCs. Starting with SteamOS 3.8, users will be able to build their own Steam Machine from the PC components of their choice. This should be especially interesting for those who are not convinced by the price or performance of Valve’s official Steam Machine.

Valve has arguably dropped the ball with the price of the Steam Machine. But fret not, as there are plenty of prebuilt gaming PCs that offer much better price/performance than the Steam Machine. A well-reviewed prebuilt gaming PC on Newegg is now $150 cheaper than the Steam Machine while being much faster.

In today's market, buying a prebuilt gaming PC is often the better choice to get the best bang for your buck. Case in point, Newegg is now selling the Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC with an RTX 5080 GPU and 32 GB of RAM for under $3,000.

Geekom has officially kicked of its Prime Day deals at Amazon and Best Buy, offering up to 30% off some of its top AMD- and Intel-powered mini PCs that deliver plenty of performance for everything from productivity and creative tasks to gaming workloads.

Valve’s console challenger costs significantly more than the PS5. Even so, a Steam Machine review confirms that the base PlayStation console produces higher frame rates in some games. Overall performance benchmarks are comparable, but the price difference may be too wide for many buyers.

According to Valve engineers Pierre-Loup Griffais and Yazan Aldehayyat, the price increase the Steam Machine is facing is similar to what happened with the Steam Deck.

Early testing suggests the Steam Machine can deliver solid 1440p AAA gaming performance, though some demanding titles still require upscaling and occasionally dip below 60 FPS during intensive scenes.

After a long wait, Valve has finally announced the release date and price for the Steam Machine. The console-like PC starts at $1,049, and it will be released later this month.

A former Microsoft executive doesn’t envision the Xbox brand dying. Instead, with Project Helix, the company will encourage more supporters to embrace Windows PCs. The success of the new Xbox console may depend on whether it proves as gamer-friendly as the Steam Machine.

It was expected that both AMD and Nvidia would hold off on their next-gen gaming GPU launches until 2028. However, it now appears that AMD has had a change of heart, as the company could launch the RDNA 5 graphics card in 2027.

It appears gamers have not been too enthusiastic about the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, the newest Radeon GPU launch. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE launched at the same MSRP as the RX 9070 despite being noticeably weaker with less VRAM.

The Acemagic Retro X3 mini PC, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 225H CPU is officially discounted by 30% on Amazon until June 30. The mini PC is a great fit as a mid-range HTPC, with its retro NES styling, small form factor, and a high-performance Radeon 780M iGPU.

Nostalgia to next gen. On the sidelines of Computex 2026, MSI marked its 40th anniversary with a retrospective exhibit tracing its rise from early Intel 286 and AMD K7 motherboards to modern flagship gaming and AI platforms. Walking through the exhibit not only demonstrated how far we've come across the tech landscape but also gave a glimpse on the future ahead of us.

If Valve unveils a new Half-Life game, it won’t be a surprise to dataminers. In DOTA 2 source code, developers recently poked fun at these dedicated investigators. Despite regular mentions of HLX in existing Steam titles, the wait continues for Half-Life 3 news or a release date.

It may not be price but availability that becomes Valve’s biggest problem. In a Reddit thread, fans warn that the Steam Machine could stumble at launch if the long wait times seen with the Steam Controller are repeated.

Multiplayer has long been one of the most requested features for Cyberpunk 2077. While CD Projekt Red abandoned plans for an official online mode, the CyberMP team is continuing development of a fan-made multiplayer framework that could eventually allow players to share Night City on custom servers.

New import data shows around 70 tons of hardware declared as “Game Console” arriving at Valve between June 10 and 17. While the contents cannot be definitively verified, the shipments may actually contain the Steam Machine this time.

SIE leadership has addressed rumors about Sony preserving more console releases as PS5 exclusives. PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino stressed the importance of multi-platform live-service games. He was less clear about which single-player titles will remain locked to first-party hardware.

Rockstar Games has announced The Kortz Center Heist for GTA Online, a major art gallery heist update dropping July 14, 2026, with free platform upgrades and GTA+ bonuses in tow, likely the game's last big content push before GTA 6 launches in November.

Through FCC documents, gamers are learning more about the Steam Frame. The company is likely to offer an accessory kit for the VR headset that includes a swappable battery. Even as their release dates grow closer, Valve has yet to confirm the price of the Index successor or Steam Machine.

Avowed 2 could escape the fallout from anticipated Xbox Game Studios closures and layoffs. The Obsidian Entertainment co-founder previously confirmed the game was in development. An insider has rejected a rumor about the RPG's cancellation, even with the original notching lackluster sales.

GTA 5 and GTA Online have had an active community since their launch in 2013. Rockstar has now announced a free upgrade for the game as we move closer to the launch of GTA 6.

Despite its compact dimensions, Jonsbo’s latest Micro-ATX case offers space for up to nine fans, two hard drives, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. The Jonsbo D33 aims to win over customers with a large side window and a wooden front panel at an attractive price.

Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch the RTX 50 Super series GPUs as a refresh of the RTX 50 series boards. While AMD has officially revealed no new GPU plans, Moore's Law Is Dead leaked new RDNA 4 cards that could be in the works. The leaker now thinks that the plan might get changed.

The Maono P1 and P2 hybrid audio interfaces allow creators and performers to capture 24-bit, 192 kHz audio from microphones and musical instruments for live streaming and music production from phones and laptops. Both can be connected to DSLRs, enabling live mixing of recorded performances.

Microsoft has announced the second wave of games that will be coming to Xbox Game Pass this month. The lineup includes Call of Duty: Vanguard, RV There Yet?, and more.

What started as a DIY memory crunch is now hitting everyone. AI data centers are swallowing the world's DRAM, driving the cheapest 32 GB DDR5 kit to around $439 and pushing midrange laptops past $1,200. With memory now accounting for about 35 percent of a PC's component cost, relief isn't expected before late 2027.

With the memory shortage impacting budgets, some buyers are seeing unexpected relief. Microsoft has listed new Xbox games for less than what Europeans typically pay. The first-party Fable and Gears of War: E-Day pre-orders are available for €69.99 rather than €79.99.

With the ExpertCenter Pro ET900N G3, Asus aims to offer a "desktop AI supercomputer." The workstation features an Nvidia processor with 72 ARM cores and an Nvidia Grace Blackwell Ultra GPU with a memory bandwidth of 7.1 TB/s.

Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 5090 at a starting price of $1,999. However, due to the AI craze, the RTX 5090 price shot up quite quickly. Currently, buying an RTX 5090 at MSRP is practically impossible. Newegg is now selling an ABS Kaze gaming PC, which brings an RTX 5090 at a reasonable price.

Geekom has officially discounted its A8 mini PC, whose AMD Ryzen 7 APU and Radeon 780M iGPU provide excellent performance for office, productivity, and even lightweight gaming use cases. With the discount code, you can get the Geekom A8 for 20% off, or just $519, until July 2.

CD Projekt Red looks intent on expanding its presence on smartphones. A report about a new free-to-play multiplayer The Witcher game has emerged. The PC and mobile title would offer an alternative to the story-driven The Witcher 3, with a focus on combat.

SK hynix says it will accelerate its Yongin fabrication expansion and triple DRAM wafer capacity by 2034, a decade ahead of its earlier roadmap, as AI-driven demand reshapes the memory market. Despite the faster buildout, the company warns supply will remain tight for years, with DRAM and HBM shortages continuing to pressure data centers and push consumer memory prices higher.

With DSX v3.2 Beta 01, the DualSense PS5 controller forces fewer compromises on PC users. Advanced haptic feedback is now possible over Bluetooth for more immersive gameplay. Despite Sony supporting the PC with new accessories, third-party software is necessary to activate the feature.

A former PlayStation executive expects that Microsoft will dramatically rethink its hardware strategy. Already optimizing Windows for gaming, it could abandon conventional Xbox consoles. Project Helix looks like another step toward this transition, but the memory shortage may spell doom for the hybrid.

A social media post from PlayStation Japan caused panic among Xbox, Switch 2, and PC gamers. An apparent Grok translation error suggested that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation was a PS5 exclusive. The wording contradicts Square Enix’s announcement of a simultaneous multi-platform release date.