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?
PlayStation 5 DIY tablet project successfully explores an untested form factor
Fan custom project achieves impressive shrinkage, but still requires external power
Infographic shows how the PC has fared against other platforms over 50+ years of gaming
Beating consoles for the last decade, but mobile rules supreme
Bigger Than Godzilla: Why Are Games Using So Many Gigabytes?
Do all the latest big budget games require over 100 GB of drive space? What's the average size of a AAA game today? We've investigated the figures in search of answers.
Recommended game storage over the last 15 years
Nintendo patent shows gaming device with dual-screen folding and detachable design
Could some of these elements appear in the Switch 2?
The Best Expansion Storage for PS5 and Xbox Series
Storage requirements for AAA games continue to grow each year. For PC gamers, this may not pose a significant problem, at least not to the same extent as it does for PS5 and Xbox Series gamers.
Nintendo Switch 2 was showed off behind closed doors last month
Devs got to see an enhanced version of Breath of the Wild
50 Years of Video Games - Part 3: Good Games Always Prevail
With an increasing number of people spending more of their hard-earned money on the latest tech and services, games expanded into new arenas. History showed once more, new tech paved the way for new opportunities.
