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Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders due to new U.S. tariffs
Apr 7, 2025, 07:00
manhkbrady
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Nintendo has announced a temporary delay in plans to open pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 gaming console in the U.S.
A Nintendo representative stated: “The pre-order launch for Switch 2 in the U.S., originally scheduled for April 9, will be postponed to assess the potential impact of the new tariffs and the changing market conditions. We will announce an updated timeline later, but the official release date remains June 5, 2025.”
This marks the first major response from a tech giant to Trump’s new tariff policy, which could directly affect production and consumer costs in the U.S. Most electronics companies, including...
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Sony officially ends PlayStation 4 distribution in Japan
Apr 4, 2025, 08:30
manhkbrady
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PS4 shipments appear to be winding down quietly, based on a recent update from PlayStation’s official website.
Sony has officially confirmed the discontinuation of all PlayStation 4 (PS4) models—including the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro—in its home market of Japan. This move marks the end of the lifecycle for one of the most successful gaming consoles in history, more than a decade after its debut.
The news was quietly announced in a small update on the official PlayStation Japan website just a few days ago, indicating that the decision was made recently. Although most PS4 versions ceased...
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Nintendo Switch 2 launches this June—here’s everything you need to know
Apr 3, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
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Nintendo Switch 2 introduces several improvements over its predecessor, featuring HDR imaging technology, TV output up to 4K resolution, and a lineup of games.
Nintendo has officially unveiled the Switch 2 console and announced its launch date. The new device is set to be released on June 5th, which is earlier than many gamers had anticipated.
The price for the base model will be $449.99. Additionally, several new hardware specifications and features have been confirmed for the device. To begin with, the console includes updated chat functions and a “C-button.” Moreover, it boasts a larger 7.9-inch display.
With the Switch 2, players can enjoy enhanced...
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Nintendo Switch 2 event live — stay updated with the latest announcements and reveals in real time
Apr 2, 2025, 12:00
manhkbrady
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Nintendo will provide a closer look at its new console on April 2.
The Switch 2 launch is imminent, and as Nintendo revealed during the initial announcement in January, a dedicated Direct presentation for the new console is set to take place later today. There has been a steady stream of rumors and leaks regarding Nintendo's new hardware for several months, but the time has finally come for the official information to be disclosed.
The Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation will begin at 6 am PT / 9 am...
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Nvidia RTX 5090 Laptop GPU: Power at Half the Desktop Performance
Apr 1, 2025, 10:30
manhkbrady
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With only 50% of the RTX 5090 desktop GPU's performance, Nvidia’s RTX 5090 laptop GPU doesn’t truly merit the RTX 5090 branding.
Notebookcheck has evaluated several laptops powered by RTX 5090, and their feedback is varied. Although Nvidia’s RTX 5090 laptop GPU showcases remarkable power efficiency (in comparison to desktop GPUs), its performance falls significantly short when stacked against Nvidia’s RTX 5090 desktop GPU.
In their tests of the Razer Blade 16 2025 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LX laptops, Notebookcheck observed that Nvidia’s RTX 5090 provided 50-55% less performance than its desktop equivalent. Against an RTX 4080 laptop...
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ASUS hints at an ROG Ally-inspired Xbox PC handheld
Apr 1, 2025, 10:00
manhkbrady
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ASUS has just teased a new "Xbox handheld," which is actually a Windows-powered PC akin to the current ROG Ally.
ASUS has released an intriguing teaser trailer for a forthcoming device. The footage strongly suggests it will be some kind of handheld device. Both Xbox and ASUS are not being overly mysterious, either: after recent leaks regarding Project Kennan, many anticipate some sort of Xbox handheld. This isn't particularly unexpected.
It appears that a new gaming handheld powered by Windows is on its way, and ASUS promises gamers a #NextLevelGaming experience. It's possible that ASUS may start revealing more about this...
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Beware of the 'surprisingly cheap' RTX 4090 graphics card
Mar 31, 2025, 04:00
manhkbrady
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Nvidia's high-end RTX 4090 graphics card has just become the target of counterfeiters.
Nvidia’s high-end RTX 4090 has become a target for counterfeiters, with a recent case in China exposing an alarmingly sophisticated scam. A fake Palit RTX 4090, visually identical to the real thing, was discovered to contain an older RTX 3090 GPU. It was sold for just $530—far below the genuine market price.
A video on Bilibili showed a user unboxing and disassembling the card, which initially appeared factory-new. However, removing the cooling system revealed a GA102 GPU instead of...
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Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a high price tag but promises a spectacular launch
Mar 31, 2025, 03:30
manhkbrady
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to take the gaming world by storm and set a record for the biggest console launch in history.
The gaming community is abuzz with speculation about the Nintendo Switch 2. According to analysts, Nintendo's next-generation gaming console is expected to start at $400 or more, yet it is still anticipated to set a record for the biggest console launch ever. A Bloomberg report citing multiple experts suggests that due to U.S. tariffs and rising component costs, the price of the Switch 2 will be at least $100 higher than the original version. Some predictions even estimate a...
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Legion Go and Go S are undergoing SteamOS testing before official launch
Mar 28, 2025, 11:00
manhkbrady
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Modders offer a first look at SteamOS running on the Legion Go handheld.
Handheld gaming on PCs is poised for significant advancement with the upcoming launch of SteamOS for devices beyond just the Steam Deck. Some early adopters have already given us a glimpse of what to expect when SteamOS officially expands its device compatibility.
While handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go are commendable gaming machines boasting robust specs and stunning displays, they all suffer from a common shortcoming. It has been argued that the reliance on Windows...
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AMD CEO claims Radeon RX 9070 XT sales are 10 times higher than any previous Radeon launch
Mar 26, 2025, 18:30
manhkbrady
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This new graphics card has reportedly been a "fantastic success," outperforming previous AMD Radeon gaming GPU launches in their first week.
In a discussion with Tony Yu, the general manager of ASUS China on Bilibili (with a YouTube version available below), Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, talked about the successful launch of their Radeon RX 9070 XT. During this conversation, Lisa Su confirmed that the launch of the RX 9070 XT has become the most successful in Radeon’s history. In its first week, sales significantly exceeded those of previous GPU launches, with AMD achieving sales figures ten times higher.
This interview...
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Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti is set to launch on April 16th
Mar 26, 2025, 18:00
manhkbrady
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The RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 GPUs could be launching soon.
Based on a report from HKEPC (via Videocardz), Nvidia is set to announce its RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti on April 15th, with the launch of the RTX 5060 Ti occurring the next day, April 16th. Unlike earlier RTX 50-series GPU releases, Nvidia will permit both MSRP and non-MSRP RTX GPU reviews to be published simultaneously. This means that assessments will be available starting April 16th.
The report indicates that Nvidia’s RTX 5060 (non-Ti) is expected to...
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MSI listing suggests that the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 will feature 24GB of VRAM
Mar 25, 2025, 09:00
manhkbrady
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A Redditor discovers a 24GB MSI RTX 5080 listed on the company's website.
A Reddit user named Due-Bee-9574 (via Unkio’s Hardware) has found a mention of a forthcoming 24GB RTX 5080 graphics card on the MSI website. This reference appeared in the CPU compatibility list for MSI’s MAG X870 TOMAHAWK motherboard.
Currently, Nvidia’s RTX 5080 GPU is available only as a 16GB graphics card. However, with the advent of GDDR7 memory, GPU manufacturers can now utilize 24Gb (3GB) memory modules. Previously, with GDDR6, only 16Gb (2GB) modules were available....
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