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Steam Controller pricing and release date revealed, with orders coming soon
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manhkbrady
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The wait is almost over! Valve has officially confirmed that its new Steam Controller will launch next week.
Valve first revealed the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and a redesigned Steam Controller back in November 2025, and now one of those devices is finally ready to launch. The company has confirmed that the new Steam Controller will arrive next week, while updates on the other hardware are expected to follow soon.
The controller is set to release on May 4, 2026, at 1AM PT. According to official details, it will retail for $99 / £85 / €99, matching...
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A leaked report suggests the new Steam Controller will be quite expensive
Apr 27, 2026, 7:30 AM
manhkbrady
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The upcoming Valve Steam Controller’s price has been prematurely exposed via an early YouTube review that was quickly deleted.
Late last year, Valve unveiled three new hardware products and initially planned to release them in early 2026. However, ongoing component shortages have delayed those plans, with no official pricing or release dates confirmed so far. That said, a recent leak suggests that at least one of these devices may be closer to launch than expected.
Although the official hardware embargo remains a mystery, a Steam Controller review surfaced on YouTube prematurely. The original creator pulled the content, but it had...
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Project Helix aims to unify PC and console gaming under new Xbox leadership
Apr 25, 2026, 5:30 AM
manhkbrady
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Xbox is revitalizing its brand with a strategy that reprioritizes hardware while expanding cloud and services.
In recent months, Microsoft's gaming sector has undergone a significant transformation. At the heart of this evolution is an ambitious new strategy for Xbox, spearheaded by Project Helix. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Xbox Game Studios lead Matt Booty have introduced a fresh mission statement detailing the brand's future trajectory.
After a major leadership shake-up that put Sharma and Booty in charge, Xbox is moving away from the broader “Microsoft Gaming” identity and returning to a more focused Xbox brand. The...
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Intel Z970 may cover both Z890 high-end and B860 mainstream platform tiers
Apr 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Intel intends to market this alongside its upcoming motherboard lineup, positioning the Z970 chiplet as the de facto replacement for the B860.
Intel previously signaled plans to bring overclocking features to more affordable CPUs, but it wasn’t clear whether that support would extend to mainstream motherboards. A new rumor suggests that this could change with the upcoming Nova Lake-S (likely falling under the Core Ultra 400 series) desktop platform. According to the leak, the Z970 chipset may replace both the current high-end Z890 and the more mainstream B860, while a new B960 chipset would take over as the entry-level option.
This information comes...
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Nvidia launched DLSS 4.5 SDK, adding Dynamic Multi Frame Generation tech
Apr 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
manhkbrady
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NVIDIA released the DLSS 4.5 SDK, enabling developers to integrate technologies like Dynamic Frame Gen into games.
Last month, Nvidia rolled out Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a 6X Multi Frame Generation mode through a beta update in its app. Now, the company has followed that up with the official release of the DLSS 4.5 Streamline SDK, giving developers direct access to its latest advancements in resolution scaling and frame generation.
This updated toolkit is part of Nvidia’s broader push into neural rendering, enabling developers to integrate second-generation transformer-based AI models. These include features like ray...
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New Steam Controller unboxing video hints at imminent standalone release
Apr 22, 2026, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Valve appears to be gearing up for a near-term release of the Steam Controller by preparing its promotional assets.
It appears that Valve may be getting close to releasing its new Steam Controller. A recently discovered unboxing video uploaded to Steam hints that pre-orders - or even a full launch - could happen soon, despite the video not yet being publicly accessible.
The file was uncovered by VR leaker Brad Lynch on X, listed as “steam_controller_unboxing_2026” in the SteamDB. Although it showed up on April 20, the video itself can’t currently be played, displaying a...
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Valve's new Linux VRAM fix triples FPS for select AMD RX 6500 XT games
Apr 21, 2026, 1:00 PM
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Valve engineer Natalie Vlock's Linux VRAM optimization is yielding promising performance gains on 4GB GPUs in certain games.
Earlier in April 2026, Valve engineer Natalie Vlock revealed a new VRAM optimization for Linux aimed at improving performance on lower-memory GPUs. Instead of allowing background applications to push game data into slower system memory, this change ensures that the active game is prioritized whenever dedicated VRAM runs low.
The feature has now entered early testing on a 4GB graphics card, with initial results showing noticeable improvements in certain games. After the patch appeared, YouTuber NJ Tech...
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Xbox unveils custom Forza Horizon 6 controller and wireless gaming gear
Apr 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Coinciding with the game's launch on May 19, Xbox is debuting a Limited Edition collection for Forza Horizon 6.
With Forza Horizon 6 set to launch in under a month, Microsoft is marking the occasion with a special-edition controller and headset bundle inspired by the game’s style and atmosphere.
Much like the Forza Horizon 5 controller released in 2021, this new version features a transparent cyan shell, allowing you to see some of the internal components. It’s accented with pink, silver, and bright green details, along with a design element taken directly from the game’s map - specifically...
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Three PS6 systems, including a handheld, are reportedly coming from Sony
Apr 20, 2026, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
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According to leaker Moore's Law is Dead, Sony may launch three PlayStation 6 models: a handheld and two consoles.
Sony’s next generation of PlayStation hardware could arrive as a broader lineup than usual, with rumors pointing to three different models: a PS6 S (or Lite), a handheld version, and a full-fledged PlayStation 6. According to leaks, both the S model and the handheld would use AMD’s Canis chipset, while the main console would feature a more powerful Orion-based CPU.
This latest information comes from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law is Dead, where estimated pricing for the...
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Rumors say AMD will bring back the 5800X3D to mark AM4's 10th anniversary.
Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
manhkbrady
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The rumored return of AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D would celebrate the AM4 legacy, drive sales, and provide a competitive upgrade for gamers.
While Intel is only recently starting to emphasize long-term socket support, AMD has followed that approach for years with AM4, continuing to support it even after transitioning to AM5. The company has kept the platform relevant with strong Ryzen 5000-series CPUs, including the once highly regarded Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Although AMD discontinued that chip last year, it may not be gone after all.
Recent leaks suggest that AMD could be preparing to bring back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Hardware leaker...
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Sony's PS5 console hits record sales as price hikes trigger panic purchases
Apr 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Anticipating a price hike, US shoppers are purchasing PlayStation 5 consoles in record numbers, resulting in the year's highest sales volume.
According to data from Circana’s retail tracking service, PlayStation 5 sales in the United States saw a major surge following the announcement of upcoming price increases. The spike was so significant that the week ending April 4 became the console’s best-performing sales week of the entire year so far.
Mat Piscatella, Senior Director and video game industry analyst at Circana, shared these insights on social media. He noted that Sony achieved its strongest weekly sales between March 29 and April...
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Expect the RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti with 9GB of RAM to hit the market shortly
Apr 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
manhkbrady
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NVIDIA is reportedly considering the use of 3GB GDDR7 modules to launch refreshed versions of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti.
According to a new report from Board Channels (via Videocardz), NVIDIA may be preparing to use 3GB GDDR7 memory modules in upcoming graphics cards. With DRAM manufacturers increasing production of these higher-capacity chips, this could lead to new 9GB versions of the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti.
Earlier plans reportedly involved launching RTX 50 SUPER series GPUs equipped with these 3GB modules, which offer 50% more capacity than the standard 2GB chips. This would have allowed those...
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