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The PlayStation Portal uses an off-the-shelf Qualcomm SoC (image via Sony)

PlayStation Portal: Sony's latest game streaming console is powered by a mid-range Qualcomm SoC

X user @emuonpsp dug into the PlayStation Portal's innards and found it to be a glorified Android tablet. It runs a Snapdragon 6xx series from Qualcomm and Android 13.

Anil Ganti, 16 Nov 2023 02:53

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.17 downloading in GeForce Experience 3.27 (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.17 arrives alongside GeForce Experience 3.27

Although the new driver package only comes with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III full support alongside optimizations for the beta update of Starfield's Steam, the latest GeForce Experience update brings support for GeForce RTX 40...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2023 01:52

There are lots of gaming handheld options on the market right now. (Source: Nintendo - edited)

3 best gaming handhelds currently on the market

CheckMag The gaming handheld space has gotten pretty exciting lately, and there's no better time to get in on the excitement than now. But with quite a few good options available for the casual mobile gamer, making a choice on which one to...

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Nov 2023 23:35

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i features two SO-DIMM and two M.2 slots for RAM and storage expansion respectively.

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (2023) price takes big 30% cut for RTX 4070 and Core i9-13900HX variant with 32 GB of RAM

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 (Intel) with an RTX 4070 GPU and a Core i9-13900HX CPU has been priced down by a massive 30% at B&H Photo. The laptop features an expansive 16-inch panel with a quick 240 Hz refresh rate which the no...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Nov 2023 20:09

Baldur's Gate 3 will be playable on Xbox soon (image via Larian)

Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox release date to be confirmed on December 7

Larian has confirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 will be playable on Xbox consoles in December 2023. It will announce the exact date at The Game Awards on December 7.

Anil Ganti, 15 Nov 2023 19:44

The 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless game controller is directly compatible with the Steam Deck. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless game controller reaches lowest price yet on Amazon in 20% discount

The 8BitDo Ultimate wireless controller is 20% off on Amazon, reaching its all-time lowest price — as long as you get the black one. The controller includes a charging dock, and is compatible with everything from Windows and Andro...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Nov 2023 19:12

Nvidia's holiday season giveaway announced: GeForce RTX 4090, RTX 4080 and an MSI gaming laptop up for grabs

Nvidia has announced its latest holiday season giveaway. Eight lucky winners can walk away with top-of-the-line RTX 40 series graphics cards or an MSI Stealth 17 Studio.

Anil Ganti, 15 Nov 2023 18:49

RedMagic teases the 9 Pro. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 9 Pro-series: Color options for next-gen futuristic flagship smartphones unveiled

RedMagic boasts that it will unveil the ultimate candy-bar smartphone later in November 2023, thanks to its new, camera hump-free design. Now, the brand has previewed this new chassis in terms of its color options. 9 Pro-series sm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2023 18:47

New information about Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards has emerged online (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 graphics cards could launch with GDDR7 memory and the same bus width as the RTX 4090

Kopite7kimi and RedGamingTech have shed some light on Nvidia's upcoming GeForce RTX 5000 "Blackwell" gaming cards. The previously rumoured 512-bit bus has been readjusted to 384 bits. Similarly, the top-spec GeForce RTX 4070 could...

Anil Ganti, 15 Nov 2023 17:55

Deal | Black Shark Earbuds T9 launch as new sub-US$20 Bluetooth 5.3 accessories

The Xiaomi-linked mobile gaming brand Black Shark has released its latest accessories just in time for the 2023 Black Friday/Cyber Monday event. The T9s seem like standard budget AirPod clones in black or white; nevertheless, they...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2023 16:20

Top 4 game-changing graphics cards for your gaming PC in 2023

CheckMag A graphics card is the soul of every gaming PC. A strong card with efficient cooling is essential for smooth gaming and conquering the virtual world. Below is a list of the top 4 most worth-buying graphics cards for gamers in 2023...

Triet Le, 15 Nov 2023 15:14

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 has an FHD webcam with support for Windows Hello.

Deal | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 price slides down to cheapest ever rate at Best Buy for a limited time

An entry-level configuration of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2023) has dropped to its lowest-ever price on Best Buy. The laptop features a Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, an RTX 4050 GPU, 16 GB of expandable DDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of upgradable s...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Nov 2023 11:06

Early Black Friday deal knocks Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NA by 41% (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NA sees a generous US$900 discount on Amazon

Thanks to a massive 41% early Black Friday deal, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NA has dropped by US$900 on Amazon. While Samsung released this monitor in 2021, it was ahead of its time with Quantum HDR2000, 1000R curvature, 240Hz ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Nov 2023 18:50

AMD has two new X3D CPUs in the pipeline (image via AMD)

AM4 is not dead: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D reportedly in the works

A new leak says that AMD is working on two new CPUs with 3D V-cache, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the Ryzen 7 7700X3D. Both feature 96 MB of L3 cache and are underclocked versions of their better-specced siblings.

Anil Ganti, 14 Nov 2023 17:09

The One-Netbook ONEXGPU relies on AMD's Navi 33 GPU. (Image source: One-Netbook)

One-Netbook ONEXGPU to launch as GPD G1 eGPU rival with built-in Ethernet, M.2 storage and Oculink support

One-Netbook has revealed more details about the ONEXGPU, its alternative to the GPD G1 eGPU. Based around the AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT like its GPD counterpart, the One-Netbook ONEXGPU adds an Ethernet connection, an additional vide...

Alex Alderson, 14 Nov 2023 16:40

Top 5 family-friendly PS5 games to enjoy this holiday season

CheckMag As November approaches, we look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday, the most unique sale of the year. Restful holidays wouldn't be complete without moments of relaxation. Below are the top five PlayStation 5 game...

Triet Le, 14 Nov 2023 14:54

Microsoft is offering a chocolate Xbox controller to go with the new Wonka movie. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils edible chocolate Xbox controller and "Willy Wonka" edition of Xbox Series X

Microsoft has unveiled the world's first official Xbox controller made from chocolate, making it completely edible. In keeping with the new Wonka film, there is also an Xbox Series X in a chocolate design and a controller in burgu...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Nov 2023 21:52

RedMagic hypes the 9 Pro series. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic 9 Pro: Next-gen high-performance flagship Android smartphones set to launch in November 2023

RedMagic has set the date on which its next-gen flagship Android smartphones will be unleashed. They are backed to improve on their 8 Pro and Pro Plus forebears with an even more premium SoC and all-round performance that should g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Nov 2023 18:28

Microsoft is slated to discount the Xbox Series X by €100 next month. (Image source: Microsoft)

Updated | Leaker details upcoming Black Friday deal for Microsoft Xbox Series X

According to a reliable leaker, Microsoft plans to bring a huge discount to the Xbox Series X in time for Black Friday 2023. The deal will bring the console below its previous price and should be running for a week throughout the ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2023 17:57

Asus ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 4090 high-end video card (Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 4090 hits the market priced above US$8,000

Unveiled at the end of May, the Asus ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090 extreme video card with a maximum TDP over 450 W has an MSRP of US$3,199, twice as expensive as the reference model. However, Chinese retailers sell it for roughly U...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2023 14:33

Gigabyte G5 gaming laptop with i7 and RTX 4060 sees a massive price drop on Best Buy (Image source: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte G5 gaming laptop with i7-12700H and RTX 4060 drops to US$799.99

Early Black Friday deals have already started to roll in, and some are too good to be missed. For example, the Gigabyte G5 gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-12650H and NVIDIA RTX 4060 has dropped by US$300 on Best Buy.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Nov 2023 05:57

AYANEO has modelled the Retro Power Bank on a classic Nintendo home game console. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO Retro Power Bank revealed with Super NES design

AYANEO has announced the Retro Power Bank, an accessory for its gaming handhelds whose design is rooted in Nintendo nostalgia. The AYANEO Retro Power Bank sits within the company's REMAKE series, which also includes the Game Boy-i...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2023 00:37

The Intel Core i9-14900HX will power high-end gaming laptops next year (image via own)

Intel Core i9-14900HX makes Geekbench debut alongside high-end Acer laptop

The Intel Core i9-14900HX has shown up on Geekbench, scoring 2,998 and 17,937 in the single and multi-core tests. The laptop in question is from Acer, and it packs 32 GB of RAM and a GeForce RTX 4080.

Anil Ganti, 11 Nov 2023 09:05

The Steam Deck OLED runs cooler and quieter than the Steam Deck. (Image: Valve)

Steam Deck OLED: Tests and a teardown reveal advantages of 6 nm Ryzen chip and better cooling system

The Steam Deck OLED improves the gaming handheld not only with a high-quality OLED display, but also with a modernized Ryzen chip, a larger battery and an improved cooling system. A comparison with the original, both in tests and ...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Nov 2023 08:52

The AYANEO FLIP DS should have a 120 Hz display like the FLIP KB. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO FLIP KB and FLIP DS before January 2024 announcement

AYANEO has teased the FLIP KB and FLIP DS once again, its pair of clamshell gaming handhelds. Despite being teased in mid-2022, AYANEO has now confirmed that the AYANEO FLIP series will not be ready until sometime during 2024.

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2023 21:10

The AYANEO SLIDE may begin shipping in some capacity before 2024 rolls around. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO SLIDE launch details revealed with shipments commencing this year

AYANEO has outlined launch details for the SLIDE, one of several gaming handhelds that it has been developing this year. Based around the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, the AYANEO SLIDE offers USB4 connectivity, an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD, a bu...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2023 21:07

The AYANEO Pocket DMG appears to have a small display and plenty of buttons. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO Pocket DMG teased as new vertically-orientated retro gaming handheld

AYANEO has begun teasing the Pocket DMG, one of several products revealed today. Inspired by the design of the Game Boy, the Pocket DMG also resembles an Analogue Pocket. As such, the AYANEO Pocket DMG has a vertical layout and va...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2023 20:18

The AOC U27G3XM utilises Mini LED backlights to deliver high peak brightness values. (Image source: AOC)

AOC U27G3XM debuts as new Mini LED gaming monitor with 1,200 nits peak brightness and 160 Hz refresh rate

The U27G3XM is a new gaming monitor by AOC with 576 Mini LED backlight zones that deliver up to 1,200 nits peak brightness when viewing HDR content. The AOC U27G3XM also has a 4K native resolution, a 160 Hz refresh rate and 98% DC...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2023 18:01

The AOC Q27G10E is only available in China so far. (Image source: AOC)

AOC Q27G10E: New 27-inch gaming monitor unveiled with 1440p resolution and 180 Hz refresh rate

The AOC Q27G10E is a new 27-inch IPS monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate. Equipped with three video outputs, the AOC Q27G10E also has various AOC proprietary gaming features and is relatively colour accurate ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Nov 2023 17:35

The external Liquid Propulsion Package considerably reduces noise. (Image Source: Eluktronics)

Deal | Eluktronics Prometheus XVI G2 gaming laptop with Intel i9-13900HX, Nvidia RTX 4090 and external water cooler only US$2,499.95

The only configuration currently available on Amazon comes with 32 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, 1 TB Samsung 980 Pro SSD storage. Also included are a 16-inch IPS display with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate, plus Thunderbol...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Nov 2023 14:16

Burn-in effect of the hearts from the interface. (Image source: Wulff Den)

Robust Switch: Nintendo's OLED screen needs two years of continuous operation for clearly visible burn-in

OLED screen technology is now quite durable. This is shown by an endurance test by Wulff Den, which ran the new Switch from Nintendo in continuous operation with a static image. After the burn-in effects were barely noticeable in ...

Andreas Sebayang, 10 Nov 2023 11:27

GTA VI is rumored to return to the iconic location featured in GTA Vice City. (Image source: Wccftech)

GTA 6 release date internally delayed as studio reportedly prepares for possible December marketing campaign

Grand Theft Auto 6, the purported next entry in the ultra-popular GTA video game series, is expected to get its first reveal trailer next month. Per the latest reports, Rockstar Games will announce the game in December with a rele...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Nov 2023 22:43

Logitech G Pro X Superlight sees a superb 31% discount on Amazon

Deal | Logitech G Pro X Superlight: Early Black Friday deal knocks 31% off

Amazon has started offering great early Black Friday deals way ahead of the actual event. To illustrate, for a limited time, you can save 31% on the Logitech G Pro X Superlight. It's a no-compromise gaming mouse that's truly desig...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Nov 2023 21:07

A new version of the Steam Deck has been launched (image via Valve)

Steam Deck refreshed with OLED screen, 6 nm APU and more storage

Valve has unveiled an improved version of the Steam Deck. It comes with an OLED screen, Wi-Fi 6E and a larger 50 Wh battery. Users can purchase it starting at US$549.

Anil Ganti, 09 Nov 2023 19:44

Over the years, talented developers have proven there's more to expansions than map packs and cosmetics. (Image source: Unsplash)

6 influential expansions that changed the face of gaming

CheckMag A good expansion can turn a poorly received videogame into a darling, or elevate a good one to legendary status. Good expansions build upon and shape the base game they originated from – and the best can introduce innovations that...

Matthew Lee, 09 Nov 2023 19:24

Deal | AMD R7 7800X3D down to US$369.99, R9 7900X3D only US$469.99 and R5 5600X3D drops to US$199.99 at Microcenter

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is US$80 off, while the Ryzen 5 5600X3D hits the lowest price since launch, and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is US$130 off.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Nov 2023 18:03

Phoenix + RTX 4070 (Image Source: Amazon)

Deal | Eluktronics RP-15 G2 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Nvidia RTX 4070 starts at US$1,299.95

The US$1,299.95 configuration includes 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. There is also a 32 GB RAM version for US$1,399.95 and a 64 GB RAM + 2 TB SSD one for US$1,499.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Nov 2023 17:53

Logitech G502 X Lightspeed (Image source: Logitech)

Deal | Logitech G502 X Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse drops to lowest price yet on Amazon

Logitech's G502 X Lightspeed gaming mouse comes equipped with the HERO 25K optical sensor with an adjustable resolution of up to 25,600 CPI, Lightforce hybrid optical-mechanical switches on the main buttons, and a 4-way scroll whe...

Tudor Cibean, 09 Nov 2023 15:25

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16: A slimmed-down version of the regular Helios 16

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 laptop review: Entry-level gaming with a desktop-class CPU and lots of connectivity options

The gaming laptop Predator Helios Neo 16 from Acer is supposedly a cheaper alternative to the regular Helios 16, while still offering a variety of mid-range features, such as an extremely robust and sleek case, lots of connectivit...

Marvin Gollor, 09 Nov 2023 14:56

The RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses are now available in the US. (Image source: RayNeo)

RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses now available

The RayNeo Air 2 XR Glasses are now on sale in the US at Amazon, with a discount for early customers. The company suggests the wearable will soon roll out to more markets with the JoyDock gaming adapter. You can use the glasses to...

Polly Allcock, 09 Nov 2023 14:18

The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 features expandable RAM and storage. (Source: ASUS/Best Buy)

Deal | Massive ASUS TUF Gaming F15 price cut in effect as Core i7-12700H and RTX 4070 laptop drops by 29% at Best Buy

The latest ASUS TUF Gaming F15 is currently discounted by a sizeable US$400 at Best Buy. The laptop comes with an RTX 4070 mobile GPU, a 14-core Core i7-12700H CPU, a 15.6-inch IPS display alongside a backlit keyboard, and a 90 Wh...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Nov 2023 23:01

Crowdfunding for the Artemis archery video game has started on Kickstarter. (Image: Kickstarter)

Artemis enables "real" archery at home in the living room with VR support

Artemis offers the experience of archery as a video game, which was recently presented by Wonder Fitter and can now be ordered at a special price. It offers various video games and can be played on different platforms, including V...

Marcus Schwarten, 08 Nov 2023 21:45

The UltraGear 45GR75DC is already available to pre-order. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 45GR75DC: New ultra-wide gaming monitor launches with pre-order bundle

LG has opened pre-orders for the UltraGear 45GR75DC, a 44.5-inch VA panel with a 1440p resolution and a 200 Hz refresh rate. The LG UltraGear 45GR75DC is available for US$899.99 and comes with a four-port USB hub, unlike the cheap...

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2023 18:14

The LG UltraGear 45GR65DC has arrived in the US first. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 45GR65DC released with 1440p resolution, high refresh rate and ultra-wide aspect ratio

The UltraGear 45GR65DC is the cheaper of LG's two new gaming monitors. Built around a 44.5-inch VA panel, the UltraGear 45GR65DC retails for US$799.99 and lacks some of the advanced connectivity of the more expensive UltraGear 45G...

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2023 18:05

Rockstar Games announces official GTA VI trailer dropping next month

The release of the GTA VI trailer is linked with the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games. Industry insiders expect the trailer to be first showcased at The Game Awards event on December 7.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Nov 2023 15:12

The AOC Gaming U27G3X/BK combines 4K visuals with a 160 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: AOC)

AOC AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK: New 27-inch gaming monitor arrives with 4K resolution, 160 Hz refresh rate and modern ports

AOC has released the AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK, a 27-inch IPS monitor with plenty of features aimed at gamers. Not only does the AOC AGON Gaming U27G3X/BK output at 4K and 160 Hz, but it also has low response times, decent colour acc...

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2023 13:42

Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has been dismissing key Switch 2 rumors. (Image source: Nintendo/various - edited)

Nintendo Switch 2: Shuntaro Furukawa efficiently shrugs off Activision, Gamescom, and patent rumors

Shuntaro Furukawa, the president of Nintendo, has made some interesting comments in regard to numerous Nintendo Switch 2 rumors. At a recent press conference, the executive managed to deny certain well-known Switch 2 reports while...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Nov 2023 07:14