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Worldwide Switch 2 price hikes reportedly coming soon from Nintendo
7 hours ago
manhkbrady
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Nintendo has joined other console manufacturers in announcing price increases, though consumers have a brief window before these changes are implemented.
Nintendo is preparing to join Sony and Microsoft in raising console prices mid-generation, as the company has officially confirmed a price increase for the Switch 2 across several major regions. The adjustment won’t happen immediately everywhere, but buyers in multiple countries will soon have to pay more for the upcoming console.
In a new press release, Nintendo stated that the pricing revisions are being made “in light of changes in market conditions, and after considering the global business...
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New Steam Controller reservations open to combat scalping and stock issues
May 8, 2026, 12:00
manhkbrady
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After a difficult initial launch, Valve is implementing purchase restrictions for future Steam Controller restocks.
After officially launching the new Steam Controller earlier this week, Valve quickly ran into major demand issues. The release saw Steam store errors, extremely limited stock, and many customers missing out entirely as units sold out almost immediately. Now, Valve is introducing a reservation system aimed at helping real customers secure the controller ahead of future restocks.
Beginning May 8 at 10 AM PT, players will be able to reserve a place in a purchase queue for the...
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Legendary GeForce GTX 10-series GPUs celebrate 10th anniversary this week
May 7, 2026, 12:00
manhkbrady
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In an era that predated the complexities of Ray Tracing and DLSS, the focus remained entirely on raw, unadulterated performance.
A decade ago, NVIDIA revolutionized the industry with the debut of the GeForce GTX 10 Series, headlined by the GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070. This milestone was significant not just for the performance breakthroughs of the Pascal architecture, but for the introduction of the Founders Edition - NVIDIA’s first premium, in-house hardware designs. These cards featured advanced vapor-chamber cooling and elegant aluminum shrouds, signaling a new era of sophisticated hardware for PC enthusiasts.
Built on TSMC’s then-cutting-edge 16nm process, the...
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Valve publishes official Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modding
May 6, 2026, 16:00
manhkbrady
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Valve has released official CAD files for the Steam Controller and puck, making it easier for users to design and 3D print custom accessories and mods.
Valve is already embracing the modding scene for its newly released Steam Controller by publishing official CAD files for both the gamepad and the controller puck. This move makes it significantly easier for modders and accessory makers to design custom add-ons, effectively opening the door to a new wave of community-driven creations.
The Steam Controller launched earlier this week at $99 / £85 / €99, but demand was so high that it sold out almost immediately. Unlike traditional...
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Steam Controller demand crashes Steam store as day one stock sells out fast
May 5, 2026, 07:00
manhkbrady
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The launch of Valve's second-generation Steam Controller proved more difficult for buyers than expected.
Valve has officially stepped back into the hardware spotlight with the release of its new-generation Steam Controller, and the launch quickly drew massive attention. In fact, demand was so high that Steam’s servers briefly went down - something usually only seen during the platform’s biggest seasonal sales - right as the controller’s store page went live.
It didn’t take long for the device to sell out in the US, with the Steam store listing switching to...
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB may return in June, according to new report
May 4, 2026, 18:30
manhkbrady
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NVIDIA plans to relaunch the RTX 3060 12GB this summer. GPU supply to board partners is set for June, with retail availability expected by July.
Recent reports suggested that the RTX 3060 12GB could make a comeback as early as June, and now there’s more evidence supporting that claim. According to Chinese Board Channels, NVIDIA is indeed planning to bring the five-year-old GPU back to market, with availability expected no later than July.
The latest information indicates that NVIDIA will resume supplying RTX 3060 GPUs to its board partners in June. This would allow manufacturers to begin mass production, with finished cards likely reaching...
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Arc G3 Extreme handheld from Intel beats Ryzen Z2 Extreme in early tests
May 2, 2026, 13:00
manhkbrady
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Leaked PassMark results for Intel's upcoming Panther Lake-based Arc G3 Extreme, show it outperforming the Ryzen Z2 Extreme.
Just about a week after reports surfaced that Intel was preparing Panther Lake-based Arc G3 and G3 Extreme handhelds for a Computex debut, the first benchmark results for one of these devices have now appeared online.
A leaked PassMark result, spotted by x86deadandback on X, suggests that the Arc G3 Extreme - believed to be powering an unreleased MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ - outperforms AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme found in the Asus ROG Xbox...
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Sony comments on PS4 and PS5 online check-in system after user backlash
Apr 30, 2026, 16:00
manhkbrady
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Sony has clarified recent concerns regarding digital game purchases on PlayStation 4 and 5.
Over the past few days, there have been growing reports suggesting that PlayStation consoles are tracking when a game was last verified online through the PlayStation Network. Initially, this behavior was thought to be a simple bug displaying internal system data, but additional reports - and even a response from PlayStation Support - have raised questions about that assumption.
Following a recent system update for the PlayStation 4, users discovered that newly purchased digital games now include a...
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NVIDIA unveils new 12GB VRAM variant of RTX 5070 mobile graphics processor
Apr 29, 2026, 10:00
manhkbrady
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New support for NVIDIA's 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU and DLSS 4.5 features in Conan Exiles Enhanced.
Nvidia has officially introduced a new 12GB version of its RTX 5070 mobile GPU, upgrading the existing model by equipping it with higher-capacity 24Gb GDDR7 memory modules. This results in an additional 4GB of VRAM compared to the original 8GB variant.
The new 12GB RTX 5070 will be available alongside the older 8GB model, giving laptop manufacturers more flexibility when designing RTX-powered gaming systems. With the increased memory capacity, this version is better prepared to handle modern, more demanding titles,...
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Steam Controller pricing and release date revealed, with orders coming soon
Apr 28, 2026, 11:30
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, 07:30
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, 05:30
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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