Xbox adds age checks in UK to comply with Online Safety Act
Microsoft restricts Xbox social features in Britain as new law takes effect
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 PlayStation 5 is powered by a GPU roughly equal to which PC graphics card?
Is it closest to a Radeon, GeForce, or Intel graphics equivalent?
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
Facepalm: Nintendo would much prefer the focus to be on the many technological improvements introduced with the Switch 2. However, most gamers are now more interested in discussing how much the new console – and its compatible games – will cost compared to the previous generation.
Nintendo Switch 2 is official with 7.9" 120fps VRR display, 4K at 60fps when docked
Launches June 5 at $450
Finally: This morning's Switch 2 exclusive Nintendo Direct finally answered all the burning questions about the device, including key specs, price, and release date. As expected, many of the rumors regarding the handheld were validated, but let's make it official.
Microsoft might soon integrate your Steam games into the Windows Xbox app
Insiders say the app will also integrate your Epic Games library soon
PlayStation 5 rental program for UK gamers starts at £11 a month
Always read the fine print first
Sony former exec says the company is "printing money" by releasing PlayStation games on PC
Platform exclusivity is dead, and corporations are raking in enormous profits with PC ports
Modder turns Steam Deck handheld into a screen-free, controller-less mini PC
A handheld with an identity crisis
Game devs are flocking to PC, leaving consoles behind, according to GDC survey
The rising popularity of Valve's Steam Deck is one reason