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Switch 2 may lose Variable Refresh Rate feature when played on TV
Apr 21, 2025, 6:00 AM
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Controversy is brewing around the Nintendo Switch 2's potential support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) when connected to a TV.
One of the most notable specs of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is its support for advanced visual technologies like HDR and VRR. However, a recent update on Nintendo's official websites for the U.S. and Canada has unexpectedly removed mention of VRR when the console is used in docked mode, raising doubts about the feature’s inclusion in the final release.
Interestingly, the UK version of the site still lists VRR support, leading to skepticism among users and industry analysts. Nintendo...
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NVIDIA’s impressive ‘Zorah’ tech demo, highlighting Neural Rendering, is now available for download
Apr 18, 2025, 9:30 AM
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PC gamers can now download Nvidia’s Zorah Neural Rendering technology demo.
Nvidia has officially unveiled its Zorah tech demo, which showcased the company's innovative “Neural Rendering” technologies. This demo emphasizes the advancements Team Green is introducing to the GPU market, demonstrating the capabilities of the RTX 50 series graphics cards.
Constructed using Nvidia's RTX variant of Unreal Engine 5, this tech demo features real-time path tracing, RTX Mega Geometry, RTX Hair, co-operative vectors, and Neural Rendering. This technology pushes the boundaries of real-time graphics and can push Nvidia's latest GPUs...
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Gigabyte has introduced the world's first low-profile RTX 5060 GPU
Apr 17, 2025, 9:00 AM
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Compact gaming capabilities – Gigabyte has launched its RTX 5060 OC Low Profile GPU.
Following Nvidia’s official announcement of the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPU series, Gigabyte has showcased the smallest RTX 50-series graphics card. Introducing the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 OC Low Profile, a slim GPU measuring 182mm in length that fits within the half-height PCIe form factor.
Like all RTX 5060-series GPUs, this low-profile variant will come with 8GB of GDDR7 memory, support PCIe 5.0, and incorporate Nvidia’s DLSS 4 features. This GPU will require an 8-pin PCIe...
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Xbox announces limited edition Xbox controllers and Series X Wrap themed after DOOM: The Dark Ages
Apr 17, 2025, 7:00 AM
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The game, developed by id Software, will launch on May 15, but the latest stylish accessories will be available much earlier.
Microsoft has just unveiled three new variations of Xbox accessories, all inspired by the upcoming DOOM game, which is set to be released as a first-party title. Pictured above, a brand-new wrap for the Xbox Series X, a new Xbox Wireless Controller, and an Xbox Elite Series 2 are on their way, all featuring some strikingly bloody and medieval motifs taken from DOOM: The Dark Ages.
The Xbox Wireless Controller comes in a "battle-worn green and silver" finish, showcasing a...
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Nvidia has unveiled its GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards
Apr 16, 2025, 2:00 PM
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Nvidia has officially announced two new graphics cards in the RTX 50 series, the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti.
These new GPUs will extend the advantages of Nvidia's “Blackwell” graphics architecture to a wider range of gamers, setting the stage for neural rendering with the company's latest "Neural Shaders."
Alongside these graphics cards, there is enhanced support for DLSS 4, Nvidia’s improved AI upscaling technology. With the addition of Nvidia’s 5th generation tensor cores, the Blackwell GPUs can now handle AI tasks more efficiently. Moreover, the RTX 50 series introduces support for DLSS Multi-Frame Generation.
In the RTX 50 series, Nvidia...
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MSI may switch to AMD chips for next-gen Claw handheld
Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 PM
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Leaks suggest that MSI is considering replacing Intel processors with AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme in the next generation of its Claw handheld gaming devices.
The Claw 8 AI+ handheld gaming console by MSI currently features the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor based on the Lunar Lake architecture. It’s one of the few devices on the market not powered by AMD chips, which dominate the handheld gaming segment. However, recent leaks suggest MSI may shift direction and adopt AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor in its next iteration.
The rumor was first mentioned by X user CodeCommando in January and has...
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PS5 prices are set to increase in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand
Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
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Sony has announced PlayStation 5 price increases across the UK, Europe, and several other regions.
Sony has revealed some adjustments to the pricing of its PlayStation 5 console in various regions, although not all variants are affected. The most recent adjustments focus on Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with some unclear price increases also noted for the Middle East and Africa.
Effective immediately, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition in the UK sees a £40 increase, bringing its price to £429.99. In Europe, the increase is €50, resulting in the Digital Edition priced...
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Leaked benchmarks for the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB reveal a 20% performance boost over the 4060 Ti 16GB
Apr 14, 2025, 4:30 AM
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A leak reveals that Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is 20% faster than its predecessor in 3DMark benchmarks.
There are whispers that Nvidia will reveal and launch its GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU next week, which suggests that reviewers should currently be testing this new graphics card. Videocardz has leaked the 3DMARK benchmark performance data of Nvidia’s new RTX 5060 Ti, indicating the speed of Nvidia’s latest mid-range graphics card.
According to these benchmarks, Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti is approximately 20% faster on average. However, some tests, such as the lower-resolution 3DMARK Time Spy Test, show more...
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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT pricing and specs have leaked ahead of launch
Apr 14, 2025, 3:30 AM
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It appears almost certain that the AMD card will launch with two different memory configurations.
Specifications and pricing details for AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card have emerged, indicating the potential for another impressive value in price/performance from AMD's RDNA 4 graphics architecture.
According to a recent leak from Moore’s Law is Dead, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT will come equipped with 32 compute units. Additionally, the graphics card is anticipated to launch in both 8GB and 16GB options. In terms of performance, this new GPU is expected to fall...
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Nvidia begins utilizing SK Hynix GDDR7 chips in its GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs
Apr 11, 2025, 10:00 AM
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NVIDIA has reportedly begun equipping its new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with GDDR7 memory chips from SK Hynix, starting with the RTX 5070.
Up until now, Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50 series has been equipped with GDDR7 memory from Samsung. However, it has come to light that Nvidia has begun to utilize an alternative supplier for GDDR7 memory, SK Hynix, as reported by MEGAsizeGPU on Twitter/X.
The addition of SK Hynix GDDR7 memory could potentially enhance the worldwide availability of GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. There have been speculations that the supply of GDDR7 memory was a bottleneck in the production...
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Gamers anticipating Nintendo Switch 2, but new "C Button" feature may come at a cost
Apr 10, 2025, 5:00 PM
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Nintendo Switch 2 features a 'pay-to-use' button not everyone can access.
The gaming community is eagerly awaiting the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, but a recent reveal from Nintendo might give some fans pause. According to the company, a new dedicated button on the controller will require a paid subscription to access its full functionality.
Specifically, the Switch 2 will include a new “C Button,” designed to quickly launch “GameChat”—a Discord-style communication app developed by Nintendo itself. GameChat enables players to chat via a built-in microphone, stream gameplay to friends,...
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Pricing for the RTX 5060 Ti has leaked, revealing costs for both the 8GB and 16GB variants
Apr 9, 2025, 3:00 PM
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The newly leaked RTX 5060 Ti pricing comes as a pleasant surprise, though US trade tariffs might dampen the excitement.
As reported on Board Channels (via VideoCardz), Nvidia has set the introductory price for the RTX 5060 Ti at $429 (RMB 3,599) for the 16 GB model. In contrast, the RX 5060 Ti 8 GB is reportedly priced at $379 (RMB 3,199), which is $50 less. These prices, if accurate, seem relatively reasonable compared to the initial prices of the RTX 4060 Ti in both its 8 GB and 16 GB versions.
The RTX 4060 Ti 8...
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