Early PS5 Pro shipments reveal massive upgrades: 16.7 teraflops GPU, 2TB SSD, and more
The console is set for a November 7 release
Capcom earnings show a gradual narrowing of the console/PC divide
In context: Capcom's latest earnings show that the software markets for PCs and consoles are a close race, with PCs edging out consoles by 14 points. During its 2023 fiscal year, 54 percent of Capcom's game sales went to PCs, while consoles accounted for 40 percent. The remainder is in mobile gaming, which ironically has doubled the gaming population of the other two markets combined.
Nintendo Wii U consoles are dying due to memory-related issues, but there's a fix
Inexpensive memory chips seemingly sentenced the Wii U to an early death
Retro revival: Atari Jaguar console reborn as an iPhone emulation app
A developer has shared progress on an emulator app for iOS
Stardew Valley creator says he treats PC updates like a "beta test"
Releasing updates on PC is far quicker than on consoles and mobile
Sony may be prepping two SoCs for PlayStation 6, sparking hope for a next-gen handheld
AMD is reportedly supplying the PS6 processor
Intel tried but failed to secure $30 billion PlayStation 6 contract
AMD outbid Intel and Broadcom to seal the deal for the third time in a row
Sony will soon begin selling refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles – at around half the price of a PS5 Pro
Save around $100 compared to a new unit
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is now official at $700, launching November 7
With up to 45% faster rendering, the PS5 Pro means to solve the fidelity/performance dilemma
Sony is expected to unveil the PlayStation 5 Pro later today
The new console will feature upgrades across the board
PlayStation 5 Pro could be revealed as soon as next month, possibly for $600
Multiple developers were discussing the console at Gamescom
The Atari 7800+ is a modernized version of the 1986 console with HDMI and wireless controllers
Compact remake built for modern TVs
Sony PlayStation 5 lifetime sales reach 61 million, closing in on NES but slowing down fast
Sony's software revenue was up, but unit sales fell
Xbox hardware revenue fell 42% last quarter, but overall gaming revenue rose 44%
Microsoft expects the trends to continue into the following quarter
The big picture: Some analysts predicted the Xbox Series X would outsell the PlayStation 5 in 2020. Instead, Sony's console has likely sold more than double the Xbox Series S and X. The situation is so dire that Microsoft hasn't disclosed precise unit sales in over a year and has begun releasing its games on competing consoles. The company's latest earnings call certainly won't improve investor outlook concerning the future of Xbox hardware.
Nintendo Wii: The Non-Gamer's Game Console
The Nintendo Wii redefined casual gaming by introducing motion controls and capturing a wide demographic, setting it apart from traditional consoles of the era while beating Sony and Microsoft at the home console game.
Modders shrink Nintendo Wii to a very "Kawaii" keychain size
Easily one of the coolest hardware mods we've ever seen
Console sales plummeted 40% in May as market anticipation grows
Are rumors about new consoles having an impact?
AMD engineer tells the tale of when the PlayStation 4 saved the chipmaker from bankruptcy
Jaguar kept the lights on during the post-Athlon, pre-Zen days
PlayStation architect Mark Cerny discusses the evolving console, how PS5's design choices impact PC gaming
"We're not trying to build a low-cost PC"
The Rise and Fall of Sega: A Legendary Gaming Journey
Before the PlayStation and Xbox, Sega was Nintendo's main rival in the console market, pioneering 3D graphics and online features. The rise and downfall of Sega is filled with drama and fond memories.
How the Dreamcast almost bankrupted Nvidia before a Sega executive saved the company
"His understanding and generosity gave us six months to live"
Nintendo confirms it will announce a Switch successor by April 2025
It will be absent from June's Nintendo Direct event, though
Fan-made project aims to keep Wii U and 3DS consoles online where Nintendon't
Something to look forward to: Nintendo shut down its free online network, Nintendo Network, on April 9, permanently disconnecting Wii U and 3DS consoles from online services. While the company's latest console, the Nintendo Switch, relies on a subscription-based network called "Nintendo Switch Online," there are plans underway to revive the Nintendo Network – unofficially, of course.
Analyst says Nintendo Switch 2 will launch this year, feature 8-inch LCD
Is Nintendo saving OLED for a later model?