PlayStation 5 outsold the Switch 2 during the holidays, helped by Ghost of Yōtei
Helldivers 2 and MLB The Show also played a role
AMD hints at a 2027 launch window for Microsoft's next Xbox console
The long-time hardware collaborators are moving toward their most advanced console silicon yet
Xbox struggles continue as console sales fall 32% and first-party games underperform
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 significantly missed the mark
A modder turned the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2 into one console
The Ningtendo PXBOX 5 shares cooling, power, and a single HDMI output
Used Nintendo 3DS consoles are commanding nearly Switch 2 prices amid retro gaming boom
Prices are only expected to rise in 2026
Video game console spending hit a two-decade low in November, dropping 27%
Consoles are more expensive now than ever
These wearable SNES-inspired Nike sneakers can play games from the classic console
Thanks to a hidden Raspberry Pi Zero W
PlayStation Black Friday deals include $100 off PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles
Save up to 75% on select games
PlayStation 5 sales rose last quarter despite Sony's price hike, boosted by Ghost of Yōtei
Console hits 84.2 million lifetime sales as software revenue and live-service titles climb
Xbox sales are down again, but Microsoft doesn't seem worried
Microsoft's gaming strategy is working everywhere except Xbox hardware
Next-gen Xbox to feature full Windows, backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
Imagine the Asus ROG Xbox Ally... if it actually played Xbox games
Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox hardware is in the works, teases first-party handhelds
Reports of Xbox's death were greatly exaggerated
Microsoft says it isn't giving up on Xbox hardware despite Walmart and Target reports
Don't pull the plug just yet
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