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Acer unveils Project DualPlay Mini, a unique handheld-laptop gaming hybrid

Sep 3, 2026, 9:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

At IFA 2026, Acer introduced the Project DualPlay Mini, continuing the industry's trend of unveiling chunky yet very cool gaming handheld concepts.

PC gamers looking for portable hardware have increasingly found themselves choosing between traditional gaming laptops and handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck. Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini takes a different approach by attempting to combine both form factors into a single machine, similar to the OneXPlayer X2 Mini handheld that we have recently covered. At its core, the DualPlay Mini is a Windows gaming handheld, similar in concept to Acer’s Predator Atlas 8. What makes the prototype stand out...

Frostpunk 2 & Sonic X Shadow Generations headline September’s Humble Choice

Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

The September 2026 Humble Choice lineup has been revealed, featuring Sonic x Shadow Generations.

Humble has unveiled its September 2026 Choice lineup, and after several strong months, subscribers once again have eight Steam games to add to their collections. The latest Humble Choice is available for $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49, with the usual membership perks included. This month's selection covers everything from major strategy games and platformers to quirky indie adventures and roguelikes. Leading the lineup is Frostpunk 2, 11 bit studios' ambitious follow-up to its acclaimed frozen-city survival game. Players must guide...

Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 debuts this week in NBA 2K27 for PC gamers

Sep 2, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Instead of relying solely on conventional techniques, Nvidia positions this generative AI method as a new way to deliver cinematic in-game graphics.

Nvidia is officially taking the wraps off DLSS 5 tomorrow, with NBA 2K27 becoming the first game to support the company's latest neural rendering technology. Exclusive to GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs, DLSS 5 introduces 3D-Guided Neural Rendering, which Nvidia says could bring games closer to Hollywood-style photorealism. Unlike previous DLSS technologies that primarily focused on upscaling and frame generation, DLSS 5 uses AI to enhance lighting, materials, and other visual details within a game's existing rendering pipeline. Nvidia claims...

PS5 gets free Live TV app with over 100 channels, movies and TV shows

Sep 1, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Gaming News

Sony's new Live TV app for PS5 offers free, ad-supported streaming of live channels, movies, and shows.

Sony is giving PS5 owners another way to watch entertainment without paying for a subscription, although there's a catch: they'll have to sit through advertisements. The company has announced Live TV on PS5, a new free, ad-supported streaming app from Sony Pictures Television. The service will offer more than 100 live TV channels, alongside a library of movies and TV shows that users can access without a subscription. The lineup will cover a broad range of content, including movies, television,...

Steam’s PvE Survival Crafting Fest offers up to 90% off on survival hits

Sep 1, 2026, 11:30 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Valve continues to keep Steam's calendar packed with themed sales, and its latest event is aimed squarely at fans of one of PC gaming's biggest genres.

Valve has been frequently release many varied official sales and events, cementing Steam's reputation for constant value through frequent discounts and widespread game participation. With the latest themed festival now live, it's the perfect week to pick up those survival or crafting games you've been eyeing. The Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest 2026 is now live, bringing discounts and demos for a wide range of games centered around exploration, crafting, building, and surviving against environmental threats and hostile creatures. The genre...

GTA 6’s extended reveal causes PS5 Pro stock to vanish from major retailers

Aug 31, 2026, 12:00 PM manhkbrady Gaming News

Following the GTA 6's extended reveal, PS5 Pro consoles have sold out at major US retailers, forcing buyers to face steep markups from third-party sellers.

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI is still expected to target 30FPS on PlayStation 5, but that hasn't stopped players from rushing to buy Sony's most powerful console. The PS5 Pro has reportedly sold out at several major US retailers, including Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Sony's own PlayStation Direct store. The sudden buying frenzy appears to be closely tied to the latest GTA 6 Extended Look trailer, which gave players another lengthy glimpse at Rockstar's upcoming...

OneXPlayer adds the expensive X2 Mini to its growing Arc G3 handheld lineup

Aug 31, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

OneXPlayer has revealed a new gaming handheld dubbed the X2 Mini, featuring an 8.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display and is powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme processor.

OneXPlayer has introduced another premium gaming handheld, and this one comes with a price tag that makes even other expensive portables look relatively reasonable. The new X2 Mini is powered by Intel's Arc G3 Extreme SoC and starts at a staggering $1,999 / €1,999 / £1,799. The price might have sounded outrageous not too long ago, but soaring memory costs and growing demand from AI data centers have made high-end handhelds increasingly expensive. OneXPlayer is clearly targeting the enthusiast crowd...

Fight, score & explore with 9 wildly varied games in Fanatical’s new bundle

Aug 29, 2026, 6:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Explore a variety of action and sports games with the new Fanatical Nuntius Games Bundle.

Fanatical usually lets you build your own bundles by picking several games from a larger lineup. That's great when you want plenty of choice, but it can be frustrating when you're only interested in a couple of titles and have to add an extra game just to unlock the discount. The latest Fanatical Nuntius Games Bundle takes a different approach. Instead of choosing from a long list, you get nine games for just $7.99 / €7.99 / £7.99, giving you a...

Nvidia DLSS 5 can be patched to run on RTX 40 GPUs without official support

Aug 29, 2026, 5:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

A modder successfully modified the leaked DLSS 5 DLL file from NBA 2K27, enabling compatibility with RTX 40-series graphics cards.

Nvidia's leaked DLSS 5 DLL has already been making the rounds among PC modders, with RenoDX and others adding the experimental neural rendering technology to a growing list of games. Now, the latest breakthrough could make the situation even more interesting: DLSS 5 has been modified to run on an RTX 4090. Modder Uncle Burrito managed to modify Nvidia's leaked DLSS 5 DLL, originally discovered in the early-access build of NBA 2K27, to work with RTX 40-series graphics cards....

NBA 2K27 game file lets modders bring DLSS 5 character rendering to Control

Aug 28, 2026, 2:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Nvidia may soon officially launch its new neural rendering technology, following the recent discovery of a DLSS 5 DLL file in the early access file of NBA 2K27.

Nvidia's DLSS 5 has already made its way into another game, albeit unofficially. Just hours after a DLSS 5 DLL was reportedly discovered in an early-access build of NBA 2K27, modders have managed to inject the technology into Control and demonstrate Nvidia's new neural rendering system in action. The experiment was carried out by Compusemble, a modder from the RenoDX community, using the recently uncovered DLSS 5 DLL. The implementation currently works only with character...

You can grab 2 great PC games for free from the Epic Games Store this week

Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Free Games Ended

You can claim Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition for free on the Epic Games Store between August 27 and September 3, 2026.

It's time for more freebies as Epic Games launches its latest weekly promotion, featuring a duo of games available for free. Replacing last week's Cardpocalypse giveaway with a rather unusual pairing, this week's freebies are Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition, and both can be permanently added to your Epic Games Store library at no cost. Leading the latest giveaway is Breathedge, a first-person survival adventure from RedRuins. Originally released in 2021, it strands you in the wreckage...

Discover 7 more gaming gems in Humble’s new Beyond the Metroidverse Bundle

Aug 27, 2026, 5:00 PM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Save on seven highly rated games and support charity with the Beyond the Metroidverse Humble Bundle.

Humble has launched another bundle for players who enjoy exploring sprawling interconnected worlds, unlocking new abilities, collecting powerful gear, and finding clever ways through previously inaccessible areas. The Beyond the Metroidverse Bundle brings together seven games across two different tiers. It's a compact collection, but there's plenty here for fans of Metroidvanias and adjacent genres. The entry-level $5 / €4.30 / £3.70 tier comes with two games: Salt and Sanctuary and Salt and Sacrifice. The former is a 2D Soulslike...

Xbox Series X25 arrives in November with free copy of Halo Campaign Evolved

Aug 27, 2026, 11:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft confirmed details for the 25th anniversary Xbox Series X console, including the release date, price and a free copy of Halo: Campaign Evolved.

Microsoft has finally put a price and pre-order date on the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, its special console celebrating 25 years of Xbox. First unveiled earlier this year with a translucent green design inspired by the original Xbox, the limited-edition machine is now set to launch in November. The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition will cost $899.99 / €899.99 / £759.99, with pre-orders opening on August 27 at 7 AM PT through the Xbox Store...

Xbox Disc-to-Digital program lets players enjoy physical and digital games

Aug 27, 2026, 10:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News Industry

Xbox officially announced a disc-to-digital program that converts a physical game disc's entitlements directly to a user's digital account.

After months of rumors, Microsoft has officially confirmed a new way for Xbox players to bring their physical game libraries into the digital era. The company is beginning testing of a disc-to-digital feature that will let owners of supported Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S games convert their disc-based licenses into digital entitlements. The announcement came during Gamescom, where Microsoft described the feature as part of its broader effort to improve game preservation. The idea is fairly...

ASUS opens ROG Xbox Ally X20 pre-orders with a refreshed design and OLED

Aug 26, 2026, 2:30 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

ASUS has opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20, which launches on October 15 as both a standalone device and in a bundled package.

ASUS has finally put a price on the standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20, revealing at Gamescom that its flashy OLED handheld will cost $1,300 / €1,400 / £1,300. That's a hefty $300 premium over last year's ROG Xbox Ally X, but this isn't simply an anniversary-themed reskin. The ROG Xbox Ally X20 first caught attention when ASUS unveiled it in June as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. Its biggest upgrade is the display, swapping the standard Ally...

Commodore and CD Projekt RED team up for Cyberpunk-inspired Commodore 77

Aug 26, 2026, 1:00 PM manhkbrady Hardware News

Inspired by the world of Cyberpunk 2077 and built on the legendary Commodore 64 Ultimate, the Commodore 77 boots to life.

Commodore and CD Projekt Red are teaming up for a retro-tech crossover that feels almost tailor-made for the world of Cyberpunk 2077. The result is the Commodore 77, a special-edition Commodore 64 Ultimate designed to look like it was pulled straight out of Night City. The machine takes the familiar yellow "breadbox" design of the classic C64 and gives it a suitably dystopian makeover. The case features worn surfaces, graffiti, partially removed stickers, and a metal plate across the function-key...

Dive into 15 dark RPG & fantasy games in Fanatical’s Myths & Legends Bundle

Aug 25, 2026, 8:00 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals

Build your own legendary collection with Fanatical’s latest bundle, featuring an array of dark and devious RPG and fantasy Steam games.

Fanatical has launched another build-your-own bundle for PC players, and this one is all about legendary creatures, ancient heroes, and mythical adventures. The Build Your Own Myths & Legends Bundle lets you choose from a selection of Steam games, meaning you can skip the titles you don't want and build a collection around your own tastes. Handpick your perfect pack of RPG and fantasy flavored Steam games from this magical line-up of dark and devious Steam games. And as usual with...

NVIDIA returns to Gamescom 2026 with major new GeForce tech announcements

Aug 25, 2026, 7:00 AM manhkbrady Hardware News Industry

NVIDIA’s Gamescom 2026 community update on August 25 will highlight GeForce features and upcoming PC games.

Nvidia has confirmed that it will host a “GeForce On Community Update” at Gamescom 2026, with the presentation focused on the latest RTX games and gaming features. The event is scheduled for August 25 at 8 AM PT / 4 PM BST, but anyone hoping for a surprise hardware reveal may want to temper their expectations. In particular, this isn't expected to be the stage for Nvidia's rumored RTX 50 SUPER series. The company is positioning...

Cook, manage and survive kitchen chaos with Humble’s latest 16-game bundle

Aug 24, 2026, 10:30 AM manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Featuring 16 culinary-themed titles designed to challenge both your management abilities and, occasionally, your patience.

If you're the kind of person who enjoys cooking in the real world and wants to bring that passion to the PC, Humble's latest Yes, Chef! Cooking Bundle might be worth a look. The collection features 16 cooking-themed games, ranging from detailed simulations to chaotic management and quirky arcade experiences. The bundle is split across three tiers. The entry-level option costs $7 / €6 / £5.10 and includes seven games, with Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator among the highlights. As you'd expect,...

PS6 handheld pricing leak suggests Sony’s flagship console won’t be cheap

Aug 24, 2026, 9:30 AM manhkbrady Hardware News

Leaker KeplerL2 claims high LPDDR memory costs make launching Sony’s PlayStation 6 handheld at an affordable price impossible right now.

Sony hasn't been a major player in the handheld market for years, with the PS Vita officially discontinued in 2019. But as portable gaming PCs continue gaining popularity, rumors suggest the company could be preparing a new PlayStation handheld to accompany the next-generation PS6. According to recent leaks, Sony's PS6 hardware could be built around an AMD APU codenamed Canis, featuring Zen 6 CPU cores and an RDNA 5-based integrated GPU. The rumored configuration includes six CPU cores, split between...

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