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eXtremeRate unveils heap of custom shell kits for Nintendo Switch 2

News Staff — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:28:01 +0000

eXtremeRate has announced that it is "ready" for the Nintendo Switch 2 with a bunch of new customization shell kits. Read more...

Nintendo unveils the Switch 2, new Direct showcase happening in April

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:22:54 +0000

Following countless rumors and leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially unveiled by Nintendo. The upgraded handheld console is releasing in 2025. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 17:00:01 +0000

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Lenovo's Windows 11-powered Steam Deck rival Legion Go seemingly leaks in new photos

Omer Dursun — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:24:01 +0000

New images of Lenovo's 8-inch, Windows 11-powered Legion Go gaming handheld PC have surfaced. The images reveal Joy-Con-like controllers and a thicker design than the Asus ROG Ally. Read more...

New PS5 beta rolls out with new haptic feedback, Dolby Atmos support, and more

Omer Dursun — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:00:01 +0000

Sony introduces a new beta version of PS5 software with exciting features including dual controller accessibility, haptic feedback for sound, improved social features, expanded SSD support and more. Read more...

Sony PlayStation 5 console sales reached 19.1 million in the 2022 financial year

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:08:01 +0000

Sony reported a strong year of PlayStation 5 sales, hitting a lifetime total of 38 million units sold in its financial earnings report. Last year alone it saw a half of its total sales of the console. Read more...

PUBG Battleground releases new map rotation system for PC players

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:58:01 +0000

PUBG: Battlegrounds released the new map rotation system as part of the 2023 roadmap. This feature is now available for PC gamers and will be available on consoles from version 23.1 onwards. Read more...

Valve celebrates Steam Deck's 1-year anniversary with 10% discount

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:26:01 +0000

Valve has reduced the price of its Steam Deck by 10% during its Spring Sale which ends on March 23. The cheapest model can now be had for $359.10. It also created 20 startup movies for you to pick. Read more...

Microsoft possibly working on smaller and more efficient Xbox Series X chip

Asher Madan — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:22:02 +0000

Recently, known insider Brad Sams said that Microsoft was working on a new, smaller and more efficient Xbox Series X chip. It's unclear if this will accompany an external revision of the console. Read more...

Microsoft is revoking access to dev mode on Xbox Series S and X consoles [Update]

Dean Howell — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 17:36:37 +0000

For only $25, Xbox owners are allowed to register as a developer and place the machine in developer mode. This fee allows them to effectively use the machines they own in any way they see fit Read more...

Hacker adds Wi-Fi to Game Boy cartridge because he can

Dean Howell — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:16:01 +0000

According to the Sebastian, the Z80 code used to interface with the Wi-Fi controller was developed using the open-source development kit GBDK, which is also compatible with the Sega Game Gear. Read more...

Xbox father Seamus Blackley says sorry, again, for ditching AMD in favor of Intel

Sayan Sen — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:48:01 +0000

20 years after the original Xbox launch, Seamus Blackley, one of the key heads in the project, has apologized to AMD once again for ditching its chips in favor of Intel's Pentium III CPUs. Read more...

Despite trimmer heatsink, the new PS5 seemingly is much better at cooling vital components

Sayan Sen — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:16:01 +0000

More in-depth testing of Sony's new PS5 revision shows that the new variant is apparently much better than the original at cooling vital components, despite sporting a cut-down heatsink. Read more...

The 4-Book Guide to Programming More Powerfully & Efficiently with Linux

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Microsoft Weekly: Flight Sim on console, Windows updates, and Q4 earnings

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:12:01 +0000

The last seven days were quite eventful in Microsoft land, with earnings reports, the arrival of Flight Sim on console, and the EOL of Skype for Business Online. Be sure to catch up via our overview. Read more...

Panic reveals quirky Playdate accessories, free games, and pre-order details

Chandrakant Isi — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:02:01 +0000

The Playdate handheld gaming console features a monochrome display, a unique control scheme, and eight hours of battery life. The console is priced at $179 and comes with 24 free games. Read more...

Playdate handheld console gets a price and hardware bump, will go on pre-order soon

Chandrakant Isi — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 22:14:01 +0000

Panic has revealed that its upcoming handheld gaming console Playdate will be priced at $179. It will feature 4 GB internal storage and 24 free games. More details are expected on June 8. Read more...

Midnight Black & Cosmic Red PS5 DualSense controllers ready for pre-order

Subir Kathuria — Thu, 13 May 2021 20:24:01 +0000

The new black and red controllers continue the two-tone approach of the original white DualSense controller. Both controllers will go on sale next month, but release dates will vary by region. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Actual F2P multiplayer, update trouble, and performance on Edge

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:40:01 +0000

The last seven days saw the removal of Gold as a requirement for free-to-play multiplayer on Xbox, the arrival of some troublesome updates, and much more. Be sure to catch up via our handy overview. Read more...

Steam and PlayStation 5 are officially coming to China

Usama Jawad — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:34:01 +0000

Valve and Sony have announced the launch of Steam China and PlayStation 5 in China, respectively. The former currently hosts around 40 games that have been approved by the government. Read more...

Alleged block diagram of Navi 23 inside Tesla's Model S and X's gaming system emerges

Sayan Sen — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:34:02 +0000

A block diagram of AMD's Navi 23 GPU allegedly powering Tesla's new Model S and X infotainment system has been leaked by a Twitter user. The diagram reveals specs of the GPU's memory system, and more. Read more...

Cyberpunk 2077 DLC is still listed as coming in 'early 2021' but don't get your hopes up

Usama Jawad — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 11:26:01 +0000

News has been circulating that CDPR has recently revealed a new webpage which claims that free DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 will start arriving in early 2021. Unfortunately, this isn't quite true. Read more...

Xbox Series X review: Crazy fast with crazy graphics

Rich Woods — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:00:01 +0000

Microsoft's Xbox Series X is the most powerful gaming console in the known universe. It supports 4K gaming, 120fps, HDR, it finally has an SSD, a 12TFLOP GPU, and it comes with a new controller. Read more...

Poll: What is your favorite gaming console of all time?

Usama Jawad — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 07:58:02 +0000

As we inch closer to the 50th anniversary of the birth of gaming consoles, we'd like to know: What is your favorite console of all time? Is it a modern machine or are you an old-timer? Read more...

SEGA's Genesis Mini is currently discounted to $50 on Amazon

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:16:01 +0000

Last year, SEGA released a miniature version of its classic console from the 90s, the Genesis. While the Genesis Mini usually costs $79.99, it is currently on sale for $49.99 on Amazon. Read more...

Limited edition The Last of Us Part II themed PS4 Pro bundle announced

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 19 May 2020 22:28:01 +0000

Sony has announced a special limited edition PS4 Pro bundle centred around Naughty Dog's upcoming sequel to its hit PS4 title The Last Of Us. The themed console is set to launch alongside the game. Read more...

Slightly Mad Studios is making "the most powerful console ever built", the Mad Box

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 02:06:01 +0000

The developer behind the Project Cars franchise has announced that it's working on the Mad Box, a gaming console which it's labeling as the most powerful one ever built, with support for 4K and VR. Read more...

Sony reveals that it has pulled out of E3 next year

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:10:01 +0000

Sony will bypass E3 2019 saying that it's looking to engage fans in other ways with "lots of exciting things to come". Analyst Hideki Yasuda had previously predicted a PS5 launch by the end of 2019. Read more...

Nintendo will discontinue all video streaming services on Wii after January 31, 2019

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:40:01 +0000

Netflix has sent an email to its customers informing them that Nintendo is planning to suspend support for all video streaming services on the gaming console after January 31, 2019. Read more...

Sony announces the complete list of 20 games coming with the PlayStation Classic

Ruel Revales — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:36:01 +0000

Sony has finally disclosed today the full games list for the PlayStation Classic, and it looks like it'll please fans looking for nostalgic titles in addition to previously announced games. Read more...

White Xbox One X features Forza Horizon 4 in new bundle, costs £450 from Argos

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:02:01 +0000

A new Xbox One X bundle has surfaced on Argos' online marketplace and it features the recently released Forza Horizon 4. The bundle will set you back £449.99, though the release date remains unclear. Read more...

Amazon Prime Day: Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft Bundle with Vertical Stand just £199.99

Steven Parker — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 12:14:01 +0000

Today is Prime Day, and that means deep discounts on some quality gear. For those in the UK you can save almost half off this bundle that comes with Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 3 and more. Read more...

The Nintendo Classic Mini can be preordered for £49.99 at Amazon

Steven Parker — Mon, 28 May 2018 16:20:02 +0000

As promised, Nintendo is gearing up for another round of availability for the popular NES Classic Edition. The NES Mini has already appeared on Amazon UK for preorder at the low price of £49.99. Read more...

Atari VCS console pre-orders to begin May 30, shipping planned for 2019

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:58:01 +0000

Atari announced today that it will begin pre-orders for its upcoming console, the Atari VCS, next month. The console will be AMD powered with 4K 60FPS capabilities, and is slated to ship next year. Read more...

Angered by Game Pass perks, Austrian retailer drops Xbox from store

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 21:38:01 +0000

An Austrian retailer has dropped "all Microsoft consoles" following the announcement that all new titles published by the company would be available on day one with the Xbox Game Pass. Read more...

Atari hits the pause button on Ataribox pre-order plans

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:07:06 +0000

Atari's new Linux-powered console, Ataribox, has hit a snag, with its pre-order plans being delayed on the day they were supposed to go online. The company is reportedly working on a new launch plan. Read more...

Ataribox pre-orders will open on December 14

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:34:02 +0000

The upcoming Linux-powered console by Atari, the Ataribox, will be up for pre-order later this week on December 14. The console is expected to cost around $250 and comes with AMD hardware. Read more...

Global gaming revenue expected to match that of sports in 2017

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:30:06 +0000

A new report has shed some light on how successful the gaming market has become in comparison to other forms of entertainment, with it expected to match that of sports in the 2017 calendar year. Read more...

Ataribox will be AMD-powered, Linux-based, and cost $250-$300

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:08:01 +0000

Atari confirmed its return to the console market back in June, and today the company revealed that the upcoming Ataribox will be powered by an AMD CPU with Radeon graphics and will be Linux-based. Read more...

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun makes its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

Usama Jawad — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:22:01 +0000

Popular tactical stealth game Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has made the jump to consoles from the PC. The title offers five playable classes, artistic environments, and 25 hours of campaign. Read more...