Sega Master System: An International Gaming Legend
Sega's Master System never won the US console war, but it quietly reshaped gaming worldwide, turning Europe, Brazil, and beyond into unexpected strongholds of the 8-bit revolution.
A next-gen Xbox-PC hybrid could cost double the PlayStation 6
Microsoft's console-PC experiment may drive Xbox prices to gaming PC levels
Rumor mill: Microsoft has promised that its next Xbox will bridge the gap between console and PC by supporting games from third party storefronts and older Xbox generations. But new reports suggest publisher licensing and a shifting business model could derail that vision, potentially driving hardware prices far higher than players expect.
The rising cost of play: AAA games, consoles, and GPUs surge in cost
Game console prices defy tradition, climbing instead of dropping
Valve's Fremont SteamOS console surfaces with six-core Zen 4 CPU and RX 7600 GPU
A Half-Life 3 launch title would be nice
Highly anticipated: Valve's long-rumored return to the living room is starting to look real. A new Steam Machine – like device, codenamed Fremont, has surfaced on Geekbench, hinting at a serious play for the console space. Powered by a custom AMD APU with six Zen 4 cores and a Radeon RX 7600 GPU, it suggests Valve may not just be experimenting this time, but it may be gearing up to compete head-on with traditional consoles.
PlayStation 5 surpasses 80 million units: keeping pace with PS4, devastating Xbox Series
Leadership tells investors to expect a shift away from "hardware"
The big picture: The PlayStation 5 isn't slowing down – 80 million units sold proves that. But behind Sony's strong numbers is a strategic pivot that could reshape the future of gaming. Executives say they're moving away from a "hardware-centric business model" toward building platforms, communities, and cross-device experiences. If the shift sticks, the PS6 might not just be the next console – it could be the last.
PlayStation 6 and next-gen Xbox could target Radeon 9070 XT and RTX 5080 graphics performance
Big ray tracing and memory optimizations expected
Xbox adds age checks in UK to comply with Online Safety Act
Microsoft restricts Xbox social features in Britain as new law takes effect
Next-gen Xbox may feature 10-core AMD Zen 6 chip, leaked die shot suggests
10 Zen 6 cores, 20 threads, and a 384-bit memory bus
Asus ROG Xbox handhelds could start at €599, and go up to €899 for premium model
Both models could open for pre-order in August
Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics
UDNA architecture could double RX 9070's ray tracing and AI efficiency
Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at the hardware strategies shaping the next phase of the console cycle.
Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips
Next Xbox devices could blur the line between PC and console
Nintendo is cracking down on Switch 2 mods, bans target reprogrammable cartridges
Using modding tools on the Switch 2 is a risky endeavor
The Witcher 4's console-first development could hit roadblocks with the Xbox Series S
Reaching 60 fps on the machine will be "extremely challenging"
Sony teases PlayStation 6, says consoles aren't going anywhere despite cloud gaming rise
Sony is "exploring new and enhanced ways" to play games
The PlayStation 2 borrowed its iconic look from which unreleased console?
Did you know, Sony borrowed the PlayStation 2's design from another gaming icon?
The next Xbox might run Windows with Steam support and full backward compatibility
A major shift in Xbox hardware and software strategy?
Sony PS5 sales hit 77 million units, almost on par with PS4's at same point
But can the PS5 ever catch the PS4's lifetime sales?
Nintendo forecasts 15 million Switch 2 sales in console's first year
The original Switch could still become the best-selling console ever
Microsoft shocks with hefty Xbox price hike, games to cost $80
Facepalm: As of today, the entry-level Xbox Series S will cost $379.99 for the 512GB model and $429.99 for the 1TB version – an $80 to $130 increase over last year's pricing. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X Digital has jumped to $549.99, and the flagship Series X now carries a hefty $599.99 price tag. Even premium models like the limited-edition 2TB Galaxy Series X haven't been spared, rising from $599.99 to a steep $729.99.
Paul Rudd reprises role as Nintendo hypeman in new Switch 2 commercial
The actor famously appeared in an ad for the Super Nintendo in 1991
Nintendo finally sets Switch 2 pre-orders for April 24, but sales restrictions might be over the top
Casual Switch gamers need not apply
Atari 2600: The Atlantis of Game Consoles
Atari rose like a legend, bringing arcade games home with the 2600 - then fell just as fast. This is the story of a console that shaped gaming history and nearly took the industry down with it.
Nintendo defends Switch 2 pricing amid tariff concerns and gamer backlash
Newly announced tariffs were not a factor in console's final US price