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Two Xbox Ally Windows gaming handhelds have been announced, set to launch this holiday
Jun 9, 2025, 6:30 AM
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The partnership with hardware maker ASUS was confirmed during the June 8 Xbox Games Showcase.
Microsoft has unveiled its first handheld console – the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, both designed by Asus. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase, where it was revealed that the handheld is capable of running games natively as well as streaming through the cloud.
This device is more than just an upgraded ROG Ally featuring a bigger battery, enhanced grips, and an Xbox button in place of the Armory Crate button; it significantly changes...
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Nvidia is reportedly planning to launch its GDDR6-based RTX 5050 GPU next month
Jun 5, 2025, 3:00 PM
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For a while now, there have been whispers regarding Nvidia's development of an entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card.
Sources associated with Videocardz indicate that Nvidia is targeting a July release for the RTX 5050 card. It's important to highlight that, unlike the RTX 4050, the RTX 5050 will be available for both desktop and laptop platforms. The upcoming release we’re discussing pertains specifically to the desktop version. The rumor does not clarify whether both desktop and laptop versions of the card will debut simultaneously.
Videocardz also suggests that Nvidia may introduce 3GB memory options for its lower-end models....
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Sony announces a wireless fight stick compatible with PlayStation 5 and PC
Jun 5, 2025, 12:30 PM
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Sony announces its own PlayStation arcade stick, featuring wireless connectivity and a digitally customizable joystick.
In an unexpected development, Sony introduced a new hardware item during its State of Play presentation today. Known for now as Project Defiant, this marks Sony's first venture into creating a fight stick. Given the company's current collaboration with Marvel on a first-party fighting game featuring beloved heroes and villains from the comic universe, this is the perfect time to unveil the initiative.
The controller will come with a toolless design, allowing users to swap out the...
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Intel’s Nova Lake-S iGPU leak reveals Xe3 “Celestial” and Xe4 “Druid” architectures
Jun 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
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Intel documents reveal upcoming processors, including Nova Lake, Bartlett Lake, and others.
A formal document from Intel, shared by @InstLatX64 on Twitter/X, has outlined several new product lines from the well-known CPU manufacturer. This includes various upcoming Intel Desktop offerings, such as Nova Lake-S and Bartlett Lake-S.
While this document is official, Intel's strategy may change. Therefore, these listings should not be interpreted as confirmations of product releases. Nonetheless, this document does validate some long-held speculations.
Firstly, it confirms that Intel plans to launch 12-core Bartlett Lake-S CPUs. This...
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MSI’s Cyclone GPU series returns with a snow-camo RTX 5060
Jun 4, 2025, 5:00 PM
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Introducing MSI’s RTX 5060 Cyclone OC—a revival of its classic GPU design.
MSI has brought back its Cyclone series of graphics cards, incorporating the nostalgic look of its classic designs with the new RTX 50 series models. This comeback began at Computex with the MSI RTX 5070 Cyclone Visual and is now continued with their RTX 5060 Cyclone OC.
As an RTX 5060 graphics card, MSI’s latest Cyclone OC version is equipped with 3840 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR7 memory. Powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell GPU architecture, this graphics card also...
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PowerColor unveils Reaper RX 9060 XT models in both 8GB and 16GB variants, each featuring different clock speeds
Jun 3, 2025, 9:00 AM
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PowerColor has formally announced its Radeon RX 9060 XT series of graphics cards, detailing the clock speeds and specifications for all models.
The company will launch a total of five models within the RX 9060 XT series. Most of these variants will come with factory overclocks, with the exception being the RX 9060 XT Reaper 8GB.
The RX 9060 XT series from PowerColor is categorized into its Hellhound and Reaper product lines. The RX 9060 Reaper by PowerColor is equipped with a dual-fan cooling system and will be offered in 8GB and 16GB variants. In contrast, the RX 9060 XT Hellhound...
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Microsoft has reportedly paused development on its Xbox handheld project
Jun 2, 2025, 8:30 AM
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The gaming console was anticipated to launch in 2025 and aimed to compete against the Steam Deck and other handhelds running Windows and SteamOS.
The device was expected to share design elements with the Xbox aesthetic and would be a native project. Reports indicated that it would be developed in collaboration with third-party companies like Lenovo, ASUS, or MSI. Additionally, there were speculations that ASUS was leading the effort to bring the Xbox handheld device to fruition, with leaked regulatory images providing a sneak peek at the anticipated device.
Now, a new report has emerged, stating that Microsoft was genuinely working on a natively built...
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An engineering sample of AMD’s RX 9080 XT could compete with the RTX 5080 Super
Jun 2, 2025, 7:30 AM
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Rumored AMD Radeon RX 9080 XT: up to 32GB of fast GDDR7 memory, up to 4GHz GPU clocks, and 450W power.
AMD appears to be in the works on a new high-end graphics card, with the rumored Radeon RX 9080 XT making waves by potentially outpacing the RTX 5080 and possibly even rivaling the forthcoming RTX 5080 SUPER.
In a recent video shared by leaker Moore's Law is Dead, it’s been suggested that AMD's new enthusiast-level RDNA 4-based graphics card might be named the Radeon RX 9080 XT – though hopefully, AMD doesn't end up choosing...
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NVIDIA’s official GeForce NOW app is now available on the Steam Deck
May 29, 2025, 11:30 PM
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This grants access to over 2,200 supported games, all without hardware limitations.
Earlier this year at CES, Nvidia announced that it is developing a native application for Steam Deck users, allowing them to move away from the browser method for streaming games on the platform. After several months, the app is now available for open beta testing, and Nvidia is encouraging everyone to give it a try. Additionally, six more games have been included in the supported list for the platform this week.
Users who start using the Steam...
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 console reportedly can’t be used until its day-one update is installed
May 29, 2025, 10:30 AM
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Reports suggest that the Switch 2 is already out in the wild, but requires a day-one update to be fully functional.
Nintendo's Switch 2 console is set to launch next week, and some gamers have already managed to get their hands on the new device. These users quickly found out that their Switch 2 is inoperable, as the console requires a day-one update to function correctly.
The Game Business has also reported that Nintendo's new console needs a "significant day-one patch" to operate. This requirement is limiting analysts from providing reviews of the console before its launch. As a result,...
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SteamOS 3.7 expands Valve’s gaming OS to additional handhelds and general AMD PCs
May 29, 2025, 10:00 AM
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Right now, the focus is on AMD-based PCs with hardware similar to the Steam Deck.
The long-awaited moment has finally come, as Valve's official version of SteamOS is now accessible on handheld devices beyond just the Steam Deck.
This isn't a broad release, which may disappoint some (still no SteamOS desktop PC for me), but it marks the first comprehensive official support for additional handhelds. Initially, the Lenovo Legion Go S is the first handheld partner to be equipped with SteamOS and is set to launch very soon. This device boasts full support, while other handhelds, such...
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PowerColor unveils the black and white-themed Radeon RX 9070 REVA GPU series
May 28, 2025, 12:00 PM
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PowerColor has unveiled a new line of graphics cards at Computex 2025.
At Computex, PowerColor revealed its inaugural Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. The new RX 9060 XT is a part of PowerColor's upcoming "REVA" series, featuring a white and grey color palette. This graphics card was initially noticed by @shroud_channel on Twitter/X.
Unfortunately, the details regarding the specifications of this graphics card are presently unavailable. Judging by the design of the GPU's fans, this model might belong to PowerColor’s Hellhound lineup. It comes equipped with a triple-fan...
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