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Nintendo Switch 2 update brings Handheld Mode Boost to older Switch games

2 hours ago manhkbrady Gaming News

Nintendo has rolled out new firmware for the Switch and Switch 2, introducing several noteworthy enhancements.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has received a new system update, bringing it to version 22.0.0. While not a major overhaul, it introduces a helpful new feature called Handheld Mode Boost, which will appeal especially to players revisiting older titles. This feature improves how backward-compatible Switch 1 games perform on the newer hardware. In simple terms, it allows certain games to run with docked-mode settings while still in handheld mode, leading to better visuals and potentially smoother performance without needing to...

Sony upgrades PlayStation Portal with new High Quality Mode for streaming

3 hours ago manhkbrady Gaming News

Sony is preparing a major PlayStation Portal update featuring a new graphics mode and several quality-of-life enhancements.

Sony appears to be gearing up for a significant upgrade to the PlayStation Portal. In a recent PlayStation Blog post, the company confirmed that the update will launch on March 18. It will introduce a “1080p High Quality Mode” for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming, offering a higher bitrate compared to the default 1080p Standard mode and thus, enhancing overall image clarity. For Portal users, this update is shaping up to be an essential download. While this mode asks...

Sony rolls out upgraded PSSR tech across multiple PlayStation 5 Pro games

Mar 17, 2026, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony upgrades PSSR for enhanced image stability, improved detail clarity, and consistent performance in supported titles.

Sony has begun rolling out its upgraded PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) technology across a variety of games, with several partners already integrating the improved upscaler into their PS5 Pro titles. More updates are expected to follow. In simple terms, PSSR is Sony’s AI-driven upscaling solution. It analyzes images on a pixel-by-pixel basis to enhance visual quality, even when games are rendered at lower resolutions. With the latest update, Sony has refined both the algorithm and neural network, resulting in...

Nvidia DLSS 5 launches, hailed as a “GPT moment” for the future of graphics

Mar 17, 2026, 6:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

NVIDIA describes its new technology as effectively closing the distance "between rendering and reality."

At the Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote, CEO Jensen Huang introduced the next major evolution of the company’s DLSS technology. While the current version sits at DLSS 4.5, Huang revealed DLSS 5, describing it as the “GPT moment for graphics.” Nvidia says this new version brings a neural rendering model capable of delivering photorealistic lighting and materials in real time. It achieves this by using color and motion data from each frame as input. Although exact performance figures weren’t shared, the...

Fanatical’s BYO Spring Bundle 2026 offers great games across many genres

Mar 16, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Fanactial's new spring bundle offers an excellent chance to expand your game collection without overspending.

With the arrival of a new season comes plenty of changes, but the highlight for gamers is Fanatical’s new seasonal bundle. The Build Your Own Spring Bundle 2026 has officially launched, featuring 16 different titles (or 20 if you include multipacks), with prices starting at just $1 / 1€ / £1 for a single game. Naturally, the more games you choose, the better the value. Fanatical has organized the offer into three pricing tiers: One to four games – $1 / 1€...

Microsoft's Automatic Super Resolution coming to ROG Xbox Ally X next month

Mar 16, 2026, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

This Windows-level solution is for enhancing game image quality by upscaling the visuals when the game is rendered below its native resolution.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is scheduled to receive a new AI-driven feature next month. At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026, Microsoft announced that Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) will begin rolling out in April 2026 as a preview, allowing users to try the technology before it launches more broadly. Auto SR is Microsoft’s AI-based upscaling solution designed to improve gaming performance while maintaining image clarity. It works by rendering a game at a lower...

Microsoft renames Xbox Full Screen Experience to Xbox Mode for Windows PCs

Mar 13, 2026, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Gaming News

Microsoft is rolling out an "Xbox mode" on all Windows 11 PCs and tablets next month, making them function more like a video game console.

Microsoft first introduced its full-screen Xbox interface for Windows on the ROG Ally Xbox handheld to compete with Steam’s Big Picture Mode, which has existed for nearly 15 years. That interface later expanded to other Windows 11 gaming handhelds last year. At GDC, Microsoft announced that this large-screen Xbox UI will roll out to all Windows 11 devices - including laptops and desktop PCs - in April. The feature has also been simplified in name and is now called...

Grab a WWI tactical shooter and a cozy game on Epic Games Store this week

Mar 13, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games

A new set of Epic Games Store freebies is now live.

The Epic Games Store continues its March promotion with another round of free titles. The second batch of giveaways for the month has just arrived, offering PC players two very different experiences to claim. This week, Cozy Grove and Isonzo are available to add to your library, and once redeemed within the next seven days, they’ll be yours to keep permanently. First up is Cozy Grove, developed by Spry Fox, which delivers a calm and relaxing adventure set on a...

Dive into top horror titles with the latest Humble Frictional Games Bundle

Mar 12, 2026, 9:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Horror game enthusiasts should immediately take advantage of this incredible deal.

Back in the early days of modern indie horror, Frictional Games set the standard for the genre - especially with the release of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Now, Humble has introduced a bundle that horror fans may find hard to resist. The Humble Frictional Games Bundle includes six titles from the studio, featuring the full Amnesia lineup alongside SOMA and the Penumbra series, all at a very affordable price. Frictional Games is also currently developing a new sci-fi mystery title called...

Microsoft reveals new innovations powering the next-gen Xbox Project Helix

Mar 12, 2026, 4:00 PM manhkbrady Gaming News

Microsoft has revealed certain specifications of Xbox Project Helix, which promise next-generation performance.

At GDC 2026, Microsoft unveiled several gaming improvements coming to Windows 11, including a new full-screen Xbox mode designed to enhance the PC gaming experience. The company also shared additional details about its upcoming next-generation Xbox console, whose codename - Project Helix - was officially revealed earlier this week. The system will serve as the successor to the Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft has now provided a clearer look at the hardware powering it. Microsoft...

Humble All-Star Alliance bundle packs Mafia Trilogy, Dishonored 2 and more

Mar 11, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

The ESA All-Star Alliance Humble Bundle is now available, offering a fantastic selection of games for your collection, such as the Mafia: Trilogy.

A new Humble Bundle offer has arrived, bringing several notable games together in one package for PC players. If you enjoy picking up game bundles to expand your Steam library, the Humble ESA All-Star Alliance Bundle is worth checking out. While it costs a bit more than some other bundles, the selection includes several standout titles that make it an appealing deal. The bundle is divided into two pricing tiers, giving buyers the option to choose how much they want to...

Nvidia to launch DLSS 4.5 Dynamic and 6x Frame Generation later this month

Mar 11, 2026, 9:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

The DLSS 4.5 Dynamic and 6x Frame Generation features, announced by Nvidia, will be made available to owners of RTX 50 series GPUs starting on March 31st.

Revealed earlier this year, NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5 aims to further refine the company’s Super Resolution and Multi Frame Generation technologies. The Super Resolution portion of the update has already begun rolling out and is compatible with hundreds of games thanks to the DLSS Override feature in the NVIDIA App. Powered by a second-generation Transformer model, the technology significantly enhances image quality by restoring fine details while boosting performance in 4K gaming. With GDC taking place this week in San Francisco, NVIDIA...

GeForce RTX 3060 comeback planned as Nvidia eyes relaunch later this month

Mar 10, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Nvidia is reportedly reintroducing its RTX 3060 graphics card, utilizing Samsung's 8nm manufacturing process, as a measure to alleviate the current GPU shortage

Recent reports and online rumors suggest that Nvidia may be preparing to bring back the GeForce RTX 3060, effectively reviving part of its RTX 30-series lineup, which originally ended production in 2024. If true, this move could help ease the current global GPU shortage and potentially allow Nvidia to navigate export restrictions imposed by the United States on markets such as China. This information follows earlier reports from January, which also hinted at a possible RTX 3060 comeback. At this...

Steam Tower Defense Fest kicks off with major deals running until March 16

Mar 10, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Gaming News Ended

The highly anticipated Tower Defense Fest, Steam's newest major sale event, has officially begun.

The Steam Tower Defense Fest 2026 is now live, turning the platform into a major showcase for strategy fans who enjoy defending their bases against relentless enemy waves. The event runs from March 9 to March 16 and highlights thousands of games from across the tower defense genre. From classic 2D maze-based designs to more modern 3D first-person hybrids, the festival celebrates the many ways developers have approached this tactical style of gameplay. The event includes over 1,500 games and DLC...

Valve reconfirms Steam Frame, Machine and Controller launch window for 2026

Mar 9, 2026, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

The release of the Steam Machine is still anticipated for 2026; however, recent updates concerning the specific timeline have raised some concern.

Valve recently published its Steam Year in Review 2025, and the initial wording around its upcoming hardware plans created some confusion. The original post included the phrase “we hope to ship in 2026,” which quickly sparked speculation across the internet that Valve might be delaying its next wave of hardware. However, Valve later updated the post to clarify the message. The revised wording now states that the company “will be shipping all three products this year.” While...

Microsoft says next-gen Xbox Project Helix will run both PC and Xbox games

Mar 9, 2026, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma revealed the next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix.

Asha Sharma, CEO of Microsoft Gaming (Xbox), has revealed Project Helix, the codename for Microsoft’s upcoming next-generation Xbox console. The company plans to share more detailed information about the system during GDC 2026. One of the key details confirmed so far is that Project Helix will support both Xbox and PC games. This suggests that Microsoft’s next console could function as a hybrid between a traditional console and a PC. If that approach holds true, it may...

Build your Arcade & Shooter Bundle on Fanatical with 15 action-filled games

Mar 6, 2026, 6:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Seriously, with how cheap each game is, you should totally grab this deal ASAP.

Fanatical has released a brand-new bundle deal that could rank among its most appealing offers outside of the popular Capcom collections. The spotlight this time is on the Build Your Own Arcade & Shooter Bundle, which features 15 games to choose from, all centered around fast-paced action and arcade-style gameplay. The bundle uses Fanatical’s familiar build-your-own pricing structure. Selecting three games will cost $1.65 / 1,65€ / £1.65 per title, choosing five to six games lowers the price to $1.60 /...

Claim Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for free with this week’s Epic Games giveaway

Mar 6, 2026, 5:00 AM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

Fans of quirky humor will appreciate this week's free offer: Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is now available to claim.

The Epic Games Store has launched its first free game promotion for March, giving PC players another title to add to their libraries. Replacing last week’s offer, Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is now available at no cost for a limited time. Players have seven days to claim the indie game and keep it permanently on their Epic Games Store account. This title serves as the sequel to Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion from 2021. In this new adventure,...

GMG Better Together Co-Op Fun Bundle packs six must-play multiplayer hits

Mar 5, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

GreenManGaming has released a fantastic new bundle, offering an excellent opportunity to pick up some new games for playing with friends.

Green Man Gaming has introduced a brand-new bundle tailored for players who love cooperative gameplay. The Better Together Co-Op Fun Bundle features six multiplayer-centric titles, making it an appealing option for anyone looking to expand their collection of co-op games. This bundle is available in a single tier priced at $12 / 10,35€ / £9.00. As the title implies, every game is built around playing with friends, though most can also be enjoyed solo if you prefer. If the fast-paced chaos of...

Humble Choice March 2026 gets you 8 games, including an award-winning gem!

Mar 4, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

There's a good mix of games for this month's Humble Choice collection - featuring RTS action, co-op, platformer, and online multiplayer titles.

Humble has refreshed its Choice library with a new lineup for March 2026, and this month’s selection is a particularly solid one. The March Choice bundle includes eight games, with one award-winning title included as well. The monthly Humble Choice subscription is priced at $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49, while the annual plan costs $154.99 / €134.99 / £119.99. As usual, 5% of each subscription is donated to a rotating featured charity. Members also receive additional Humble Store discounts, which scale...

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