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Xbox consoles see a second price rise in 2025 as Microsoft raises costs
Sep 22, 2025, 12:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Following a price increase in May, the cost of Xbox consoles is set to rise once again in the United States.
Microsoft is implementing adjustments to its Xbox console pricing, marking the second occasion the company has altered its hardware prices. In May, there was a price increase on both Xbox consoles and accessories, with hikes reaching as much as $130. The recent adjustment represents yet another elevation in pricing. However, the changes won’t take effect immediately.
Starting October 3, the recommended retail prices for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles in the United States will be...
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Intel Battlemage GPU leak suggests Arc B770 model carrying 16GB VRAM
Sep 20, 2025, 10:00 AM
manhkbrady
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An Intel ARC Battlemage GPU has been spotted, featuring 16GB of VRAM.
In a marketplace where the RTX 5070, 5060 Ti, and RX 9070 are available at reasonable prices, Intel could make a significant impact with a GPU that effectively leverages XeSS 2. We are referring to the Arc B770, which is expected to be the top model of the upcoming Battlemage series. Its performance and pricing look quite competitive. Initial leaks have emerged, showing great potential.
A new Intel ARC graphics card has been identified online, associated with...
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ASUS investigates widespread stuttering issues on ROG gaming laptops
Sep 19, 2025, 1:00 PM
manhkbrady
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Following complaints about performance problems on its ROG laptops, ASUS has released an official statement.
Following reports of a firmware issue in numerous ASUS ROG gaming laptops, ASUS has confirmed the initiation of a formal investigation into these “stuttering” problems. These concerns were highlighted by Zephkek on GitHub, who noted that certain ROG laptops experience stuttering during simple tasks, like watching YouTube videos. Users have reported mouse cursors freezing, audio crackling on Discord, and system freezes. Attempts to resolve the issues included driver updates, clean OS installations, and other potential remedies. This led Zephkek...
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Leaked AMD source code brings FSR 4 to Radeon RX 7000 and GeForce RTX 30
Sep 17, 2025, 3:00 AM
manhkbrady
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AMD's new FSR 4 delivers a noticeably superior result to FSR 3, making it a great benefit for those who are able to run it.
AMD’s FSR 4 upscaling technology is exclusively compatible with the company's RDNA 4 graphics cards. Therefore, gamers on PC need to have the RX 9000 series (RDNA 4) GPUs to take advantage of AMD's latest AI upscaler. However, modding enthusiasts have found a way around this restriction by utilizing leaked source code for FSR 4 to allow support on older graphics cards. This includes AMD's RX 7000 series GPUs as well as Nvidia’s RTX 30 series GPUs.
How did this come...
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Xbox app update lets Windows 11 users play titles from Steam, GOG, and more
Sep 16, 2025, 6:30 AM
manhkbrady
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Microsoft is introducing a major update to the Xbox app on Windows 11 to make it a centralized hub for all PC gaming.
Microsoft has revealed that several major features previously being tested for the Xbox app on PC with Insiders are now available to all users. This includes the capability to manage installed third-party games on a PC or handheld device and to launch third-party storefronts like Steam or GOG directly, without needing to go through the desktop.
The standout feature of this update is the Aggregated Gaming Library. True to its name, this feature consolidates games installed on the device into the...
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Why 60% Keyboards Are the Secret Weapon for Hardcore Gamers
Sep 15, 2025, 9:01 PM
Fyra Frost
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Gaming is all about immersion—getting lost in the worlds we play and reacting faster than the other guy. The difference between a win and a loss often boils down to how quickly you can respond, how well you can control your in-game character, and how comfortable you feel doing it. That’s where gaming gear like the 60% keyboard comes into play. But wait—don’t start imagining some niche product only for the hardcore elite. These compact keyboards are turning the tables...
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Intel Arc A750 GPU spotted with 16GB memory and a powerful 512-bit bus
Sep 15, 2025, 4:00 PM
manhkbrady
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An unreleased Intel Arc A750 has been found with a huge 512-bit bus, 16GB of GDDR6 memory, and dual 8-pin connectors.
An engineering prototype for Intel's ARC A750 graphics card has been discovered, revealing a previously unreleased ARC Alchemist GPU model that Intel contemplated launching. This particular Intel GPU sample is a 16GB ARC A750 unit from Gunnir, which has been acquired by @komenezumi1006.
This unreleased Intel ARC GPU seems to operate without issues. The GPU requires two 8-pin PCIe connectors for power and is labeled as having 16GB of GDDR6 memory over a 512-bit memory bus. In...
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Nintendo brings back Virtual Boy for a retro VR experience on Switch lineup
Sep 13, 2025, 10:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Modern players can finally get a look at an odd piece of Nintendo history.
Nintendo has revealed that the Virtual Boy console will be returning as a “Nintendo Classics” experience for owners of the Switch and Switch 2.
Virtual Boy titles will be available on both Switch systems via Nintendo's “Switch Online + Expansion Pack” service, launching on February 17th, 2026. It’s important to note that this Virtual Boy emulation will necessitate new Nintendo hardware, requiring users to buy a plastic Virtual Boy headset that accommodates their Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
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Sony’s PS6 may drop the built-in disc drive, offering a detachable unit
Sep 10, 2025, 11:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Sony may be looking to cut costs on its next console by making a detachable disc drive the new standard.
The PlayStation 5 will celebrate its fifth anniversary in November, and discussions regarding the not-yet-revealed PS6 have intensified recently. One potential feature that the anticipated successor console could inherit from the current PlayStation generation is a detachable disc drive.
Insider Gaming reports that incorporating a detachable disc drive could help Sony lower its production and shipping expenses for the PS6. Essentially, this design would enable consumers to opt for either a PS6 with a disc drive—aligning with traditional preferences—or a...
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Arc Battlemage B770 high-end GPU packaging already in prep at Intel
Sep 9, 2025, 4:00 PM
manhkbrady
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A new shipping document hints that Intel's "Big Battlemage" GPU is getting closer to launch, with potential packaging for the Arc B770 being spotted.
It seems that Intel is gearing up to unveil a new ARC Battlemage graphics card. Leakers have detected packaging for Intel G31 and C32 graphics cards. The previous occurrence of similar leaks indicated that Intel’s ARC B580 was approximately 2.5 months away from its release.
The B31 (BMG-B31) GPU is the designated name for Intel’s high-end ARC Battlemage graphics card. This GPU is rumored to represent Intel’s ARC B770 graphics card. It will offer PC gamers a...
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Radeon’s upcoming RDNA 5 chiplet approach could reshape AMD’s GPU strategy
Sep 8, 2025, 6:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Rumors suggest that AMD is planning to reintroduce a chiplet-based approach for its RDNA 5 graphics architecture.
AMD seems to be implementing a fresh chiplet-based strategy with its Radeon RDNA 5 GPU lineup. Reportedly, AMD can now leverage the same GPU chiplets to manufacture discrete GPUs, console SOCs, and PC APUs (which are CPUs with powerful integrated graphics).
The “GMD” (graphics memory die) chiplets by AMD are said to incorporate Shader Engines (SE), Compute Units (CU), Caches, and Memory Controllers (MC). For discrete GPUs, these chipsets can connect to PC chiplets that have video/media engines, PCIe connectivity, and...
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Steam Frame trademark filed by Valve points toward possible new hardware
Sep 5, 2025, 7:00 AM
manhkbrady
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Valve has filed two trademarks for “Steam Frame,” related to “Computer Hardware” and ”Computer Game Consoles”
Valve has filed two trademarks for “Steam Frame,” one related to “Computer Hardware” and another pertaining to “Computer Game Consoles.” These trademarks suggest Valve's intention to introduce new hardware devices, building on its existing Steam Deck PC handheld.
It's important to highlight that Valve's trademarks are quite expansive. While they pertain to “Computer Hardware” and “Computer Game Consoles,” they also include video game accessories and computer peripherals. This implies that Valve’s Steam Frame might not necessarily be a console powered by...
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