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Valve reconfirms Steam Frame, Machine and Controller launch window for 2026
Mar 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
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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...
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Microsoft says next-gen Xbox Project Helix will run both PC and Xbox games
Mar 9, 2026, 6:00 AM
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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...
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MSI unveils two limited edition RTX 5070 GPUs themed around WoW: Midnight
Mar 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
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In collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment to celebrate the launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, MSI has released two meticulously designed graphics cards.
MSI has unveiled two new themed versions of its RTX 5070 Gaming Trio graphics card: the Midnight Light Edition and Midnight Void Edition. These special variants celebrate the release of World of Warcraft: Midnight and draw visual inspiration from Quel’Thalas, giving fans the opportunity to represent their chosen faction through themed hardware.
As for core specifications, the RTX 5070 is built with 6,144 CUDA cores, paired with 12GB of 28Gbps GDDR7 memory across a 192-bit memory bus. The card has...
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Steam Deck OLED gets a surprise price bump in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
Mar 3, 2026, 2:00 PM
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Komodo Station attributed price increases to "rising logistic costs" and "exchange rate fluctuations."
Rising memory costs that have already impacted much of the PC hardware market now appear to be affecting consoles as well. The Steam Deck has received a price increase in parts of Asia, with Komodo, Valve’s official distributor in Japan and other regional markets, announcing a notable hike across all available models. The roughly $100 increase will take effect on March 6, leaving prospective buyers only a short window to purchase the device at its current price.
Komodo has...
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Xbox Ally X now uses AI to record gameplay and auto-create highlight reels
Mar 3, 2026, 1:00 PM
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The tool utilizes Ally X's NPU to auto-capture exciting gameplay moments, eliminating the need for a capture button.
Microsoft’s ROG Xbox Ally handheld lineup, first introduced in 2025, continues to gain new functionality. The latest addition, called Highlight Reels, has now entered public testing. This feature automatically records notable gameplay moments, allowing users to share clips without opening menus or using button shortcuts mid-game.
According to Gabriel DesGarennes, Principal Product Manager at Xbox, the tool is designed to make capturing standout moments - such as intense boss fights or major victories - quick and...
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Sony rolls out PS5 Pro PSSR AI upgrade with Resident Evil Requiem support
Mar 2, 2026, 5:00 AM
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Sony will soon update the PS5 Pro to enhance PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), which will further enhance the visual quality for supported games.
Sony has revealed an enhanced version of its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, its AI-powered upscaling solution designed to improve image clarity. This upgraded version will be rolled out to all PlayStation 5 Pro consoles through an upcoming patch in the coming weeks, with Resident Evil Requiem set to be the first title to implement it.
The update is the result of Sony’s continued collaboration with AMD under Project Amethyst, a joint effort focused on advancing machine learning...
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Nintendo Switch officially becomes the company’s most successful console
Feb 4, 2026, 6:30 AM
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It’s official: the Nintendo Switch is now the best-selling piece of hardware in Nintendo’s history.
The Nintendo Switch has officially set a new all-time sales record for Nintendo, becoming the most successful piece of hardware in the company’s history. Since its debut in 2017, the hybrid console has consistently sold at an impressive pace. Continued demand has been supported by hardware revisions such as the Switch Lite and Switch OLED, and what once seemed inevitable has now become reality.
In its latest financial report, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch has reached 155.37 million...
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Philips launches ENVIA 27M2N5500XD as the first-ever 1000Hz gaming display
Feb 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
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Philips released the Evnia 27M2N5500XD, a 27-inch QHD monitor with a 1,000Hz dual-mode.
Philips has officially unveiled its Evnia 27M2N5500XD gaming monitor, raising the bar for ultra-high refresh rates as competition for faster displays intensifies. This model is a dual-mode Fast IPS gaming monitor, allowing users to switch between higher refresh rates at lower resolutions and higher resolutions at slightly reduced refresh rates - both options still delivering exceptionally fast performance. Ahead of its global debut, Philips has now shared more details about the monitor.
The Evnia 27M2N5500XD sports a 27-inch panel with a...
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Intel confirms XeSS 3 multi-frame generation support for Arc B580 GPU soon
Feb 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Intel's most powerful desktop Arc GPU, the Arc B580, will gain Multi-Frame Generation support next month.
Alongside the launch of its Panther Lake mobile processors, Intel also rolled out its first GPU driver supporting XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation (MFG). This debut enabled XeSS MFG on Panther Lake’s Xe3-based integrated graphics. Intel has now confirmed that XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation will arrive on the Intel Arc B580 graphics card this month.
Given that the Arc B580 already outperforms the GeForce RTX 4060 in many games, it stands out as a compelling choice - especially as...
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New PlayStation Portal model reportedly planned by Sony for a 2026 release
Feb 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
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An insider leaked news of a PlayStation Portal OLED model arriving this year.
According to well-known leaker Kepler_L2, Sony is preparing to release an updated version of its popular PlayStation Portal later this year. The refreshed model is said to feature an OLED display, along with the possibility of additional hardware improvements.
The rumor originates from a post by KeplerL2 on NeoGAF. During the discussion, the leaker initially referenced a future PlayStation handheld using RDNA5 architecture before shifting focus to the PlayStation Portal. They noted that the current Portal model “appears to...
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Graphics card makers face survival risks as Zotac warns of market pressures
Jan 28, 2026, 6:30 AM
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Unlike the crypto-mining craze driven by software, the 2026 shortage stems from a physical lack of core components impacting the entire tech industry.
Zotac Korea has issued a notice to customers warning that both memory and GPU availability are set to decline. According to the company, “memory supply will not be sufficient,” GPU shipments will also be reduced, and some graphics card models may be unavailable for an extended period. This aligns with recent reports suggesting Nvidia plans to significantly scale back GPU supply in early 2026, indicating that Nvidia’s earlier claims of “constrained” supply may have understated the situation. In short,...
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Intel debuts XeSS 3 and multi-frame generation support in new Arc driver
Jan 28, 2026, 5:00 AM
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Intel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.8425 is out, adding official Panther Lake support and XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation.
Intel has released a new WHQL-certified graphics driver, version 32.0.101.8425 / 32.0.101.8362, for its Arc and Core graphics products. The update introduces new hardware support and technologies, and is compatible with Alchemist and Battlemage GPUs, as well as Meteor Lake, Lunar Lake, Arrow Lake-S, Arrow Lake-H, and Intel’s latest Panther Lake processors.
The headline addition is Intel’s multi-frame generation (MFG) technology, launched as part of the XeSS 3 upscaling suite. MFG can generate up to three AI-created frames for every...
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