New rumors suggest that Apple is working on a new portable gaming console that would fall in the same category as the Nintendo Switch
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Check out the latest rumors concerning a possible new Nintendo Switch Pro that could arrive with a 7-inch OLED display
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Sony took to the briefings to tell analysts it is challenging to keep up with the strong demand for the PlayStation 5.
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Called Game Builder Garage, the title about visual game development from Nintendo will be out on June 11 priced at $29.99.
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Called Game Builder Garage, the title about visual game development from Nintendo will be out on June 11 priced at $29.99.
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The last deals post of the day features one of the last phones in the LG G lineup. the LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen smartphone is currently getting a $100 discount over at B&H Photo Video, meaning you can get one for just $400. This device features a 6.4-inch OLED FHD display, a 6.4-inch OLED Display case, 6GB RAM, and 128GB of storage space, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. And don’t worry, even if LG killed off its smartphone business, they will continue to provide Android updates for a couple of years.
However, you can also grab a new Nokia 3.4 with half the storage space for $130 with $50 savings. You can score these savings at B&H on both its Blue and Charcoal color variants. This phone is also on sale at Amazon.com, but you will only see the $50 discount applied to the Charcoal color option, as the Blue variant is selling for $20 more.
Other deals will get you a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds + for just $100 after getting a $50 discount on any one of its four different color variants. These wireless earbuds come with a wireless charging case that will help them give you up to 22 hours of battery life and up to 11 hours of non-stop playback. And since we’re talking audio, you may want to check out the latest deal on the Samson G-Tr5ack Pro USB Microphone that’s selling for $99 with $40 savings as part of B&H’s deals of the day.
You can also score a new Hori Nintendo Switch D-Pad Controller for just $20- with $5 savings, on its Pokemon: Black & Gold Pikachu edition, which looks totally cool. Or get a new PowerA Folio Case to keep your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite safe, and it will only cost you $18.75 after a $6.24 discount.
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In October last year, it was reported that Qualcomm was working on a gaming smartphone in partnership with Asus, with both companies said to be considering a joint purchase of components. However, it appears that the gaming-centric device might not be a phone, but a Nintendo Switch-like gaming console that runs Android 12 with a custom launcher on top and access to the full suite of Google’s apps and services that you get on your bread-and-butter Android phone.
Full-HD+ display, TV-out support, detachable controllers, and 5G-ready
As per a report by Android Police that cites sources familiar with the matter, the Qualcomm device will have detachable controllers a la the Joycons on Nintendo’s handheld console. And just like the Nintendo Switch, Qualcomm’s Android-powered console will let you connect it with a TV and play games on a larger screen. As per XDA-Developers Editor-in-chief Mishaal Rahman, the device will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ display and will support a fan as well. Oddly, it won’t let you make calls, or do your regular telephony stuff.
I heard it’ll have a 6.65″ Full HD+ display, a 6000mAh battery, and support a fan. It apparently doesn’t even have a rear camera.
You can see some work for a fan controller in CAF: https://t.co/hfOxIfVzi9
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) March 23, 2021
The gaming-centric gadget will reportedly be fitted with a 6,000mAh battery that supports the proprietary Quickcharge fast charging technology. By opting for a larger handheld console form factor, Qualcomm is getting rid of the cramped space issue in today’s thin and light phones which prove to be an issue when it comes to managing heat. The upcoming console will reportedly exploit the extra space it gets to make the SoC powering it run faster and more efficiently by evading the thermal throttling issue.
6,000mAh battery with fast charging support, but no camera or calling facility
Notably, Qualcomm’s handheld console is said to be missing out on cameras. The chipmaker is reportedly eyeing a Q1 2022 release for its gaming-centric device. 5G will be a part of the package as well, but Qualcomm will reportedly fit the older X55 5G modem inside the device, and not the more recent X60 modem. Coming to the pricing part, the company is said to be targeting an asking price of around $300, but there is no clarity if that includes the detachable controllers as well.
Qualcomm might use its upcoming handheld console as a reference device to showcase the potential of a new form factor. And now that platforms like Stadia, Microsoft’s xCloud, Amazon’s Luna, and NVIDIA GeForce Now have brought console games to mobile devices – and 5G is there to provide the necessary bandwidth – Qualcomm might be looking to make a statement here that a new class of Android-powered gaming devices should become mainstream. At this point, it is hard to comment on what lies ahead, and it is also plausible that the project might eventually end up in the trash can.
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We have great news for all of those gamers out there. We keep on getting great deals from Amazon.com, but we will focus exclusively on gaming deals this time. First, the Nintendo Switch gaming console with 32GB of internal storage is currently getting a $30.99 discount, meaning that you can get yours for $409. Now, this may seem more than what you would usually find it at other stores, but that’s because this console comes bundled with a pair of earphones, an LCD film to protect your display, a card case, a silicon case x 2pcs, a carry bag, a wiping cloth and more. You can even get the latest Nintendo Switch Mario Red and Blue Edition Console for $420 with the same accessories and $30 savings.
However, if you already have a Nintendo Switch, you can also consider getting a new PowerA Joy-Con Charging Dock to charge your controllers. You can get one for $19.88 after a $5.11 discount. A better alternative would be getting a PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch that currently sells for $40.24 with $9.75 savings. There are tons of options to choose from, and prices will also vary; some even start at $20.
Now, gaming consoles and accessories aren’t the only products on sale. You can also find s huge variety of games. We will start with the game deals for the Nintendo Switch, as we find the Super Mario Party selling the $39 with $21.11 savings, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe going for $40 after a $20 discount, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for $49.94, down from its regular $60 price tag. There are more awesome titles like Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team Dx with up to $15 off.
For those PlayStation and Xbox gamers, we have also spotted savings on the latest Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which is now available for $28 in its Standard Edition with $32 savings. Marvel’s Avengers is getting a $30 discount, which leaves it available for $30; yes, that’s 50 percent off. And finally, the Standard Edition of Just Dance 2021 is getting a $20.17 discount, so you can grab a copy for $29.82. There are many more games on sale for your PlayStation and your Xbox, so take your time and choose wisely.
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The Switch consoles have proved to be a smash hit for Nintendo, selling almost 80 million units since its debut and bringing a monster quarter in the 2020 holiday season. Now, the company is looking to further milk the Switch cash cow by launching a newer model packing a bigger display. As per a Bloomberg report, Nintendo is sourcing OLED panels from Samsung and plans to launch a new Switch console later this year. Production of the larger 7-inch HD display will reportedly begin as early as June, with the likelihood of an official debut in the 2021 holiday season.
| “Samsung Display Co. will start mass production of 7-inch, 720p-resolution OLED panels as early as June with an initial monthly target of just under a million units, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal matters. The displays are slated for shipment to assemblers around July, the people said.” |
The current Nintendo Switch model comes equipped with a 6.2-inch LCD display with HD resolution, while the Nintendo Switch Lite has a smaller 5.5-inch display with the same resolution. We’ve been hearing rumors about an upgraded Switch model for a while now, but the company has refuted those claims in the past, stressing that it is currently focusing on diversifying the library of games for two existing Switch models.
OLED panels ensure better color reproduction and are more energy efficient as well
An upgrade to an OLED display promises better colors with deeper blacks and improved contrast. Moreover, OLED panels are less taxing on the battery, which means more playtime per charge. However, Nintendo has gone with rigid OLED screens which are cheaper but more fragile compared to flexible OLED panels that you’ll find on many high-end smartphones out there. A previous rumor that emerged last year claimed that the next Switch console could use Samsung and AMD components.
It is unclear if Nintendo will use a high refresh rate OLED panel on its upcoming Switch console. However, the report cites sources who claim that the new Nintendo console will support 4K gameplay when connected to a TV. Additionally, it is unclear if Nintendo will also jazz up the internals of its upcoming Switch model. In case the housing remains the same, we might see a larger 7-inch OLED display with slimmer bezels compared to the existing model flaunting a 6.2-inch display.
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We start today’s deals with products from Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy. We will first focus on the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro powered by Apple Silicon that’s getting a $100 discount, which leaves it at $1,199 at both Amazon and B&H. The best part of this deal is that it’s applied to both color variants, meaning that you can grab yours in Space Gray or Silver for the same price if you can live with 256GB storage space on your laptop. You can also choose to get the 512GB MacBook Pro for $1399, and you still get to save $100, and both options arrive with 8GB RAM under the hood.
If you’re not a Mac user, you may also want to consider the Dell XPS 2in1 9310 touch laptop that arrives with a FHD+ display, an Intel Core i7 processor, a whopping 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD and Intel Iris Xe graphics working on Windows 10 Home. This powerful machine is currently getting a $360.79 discount, which leaves it available for $1,439. 20. Just remember to act fast, since it comes from Amazon’s deals of the day, meaning that you can only get it for this price today. And if you’re looking for something more affordable, there are several Lenovo laptops on sale right now over at Best Buy. The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2in1 15.6-inch Touch Screen Laptop with an Intel Evo Platform Core i7 processor, 12GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage is currently available for $950 with $100 savings. Other options start at $250, so you may want to take a look before deciding to buy a new laptop.
Now, we mentioned some interesting deals on LG monitors yesterday that are still on sale, but you may also want to check these out. The 34-inch LG UltraWide Ergo is currently getting a $100 discount, which leaves it available for just $497, or grab the 27-inch LG UltraFine Ergo IPS UHD 4K display for $500 with a $99 discount. Another option for anyone looking for a great monitor is the 38-inch LG UltraWide QHD+ IPS Curved monitor that is now selling for $925 after a $75 price drop. You can also choose to grab a new gaming monitor, as the LG 27-inch UltraGear QHD is getting a $53 discount, which leaves at $347, or go for the FHD version for $302 with $47.99 savings.
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Good news, Xbox fans. You no longer have to pay more for the Xbox Live Gold service, and can now enjoy free-to-play games on your console without paying for te service either. Earlier today, Microsoft announced a price hike for its Xbox Live Gold subscription service. The move didn’t sit well with a lot of people, with many calling it a greedy move to shove the pricier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service down every gamer’s throats. Plus, forcing users to pay for a Live Gold subscription even if they wanted to enjoy a free-to-play game on their Xbox console was also a terrible idea.
Well, it appears that the backlash has finally reach the Microsoft headquarters, as the company is reversing the price hike and is also ending the Live Gold requirement for free-to-play games. Here’s Microsoft’s full statement:
| We messed up today and you were right to let us know. Connecting and playing with friends is a vital part of gaming and we failed to meet the expectations of players who count on it every day. As a result, we have decided not to change Xbox Live Gold pricing. We’re turning this moment into an opportunity to bring Xbox Live more in line with how we see the player at the center of their experience. For free-to-play games, you will no longer need an Xbox Live Gold membership to play those games on Xbox. We are working hard to deliver this change as soon as possible in the coming months. If you are an Xbox Live Gold member already, you stay at your current price for renewal. New and existing members can continue to enjoy Xbox Live Gold for the same prices they pay today. In the US, $9.99 for 1-month, $24.99 for 3-months, $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months. |
To bring Xbox Live more in line with how we see the player at the center of their experience we will be removing Gold requirements for free-to-play games.
— Xbox (@Xbox) January 23, 2021
We're starting work on that immediately and will have updates in the coming months. Details: https://t.co/tWomNAwmp9
You can still convert Xbox Live Gold into Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free
However, Microsoft’s offer to convert Live Gold membership into an Xbox Game Pass subscription at no additional cost still stands. So, if you want to make the jump, you can convert up to 36-months of Live Gold subscription into the much better Game Pass Ultimate membership that offers a lot more perks such as access to Xbox games on PC, cloud gaming on mobile and tablet to name a few. Here’s a quick comparison for your convenience:
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In what can be called a not-very-surprising move, Sony has decided to pull Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store. Yes, it was due to complaints of disgruntled players who came across way too many bugs on the PlayStation 4 version of the game. Ever since the game’s launch, it became apparent that the PC version and the build released for next-gen consoles (read: PlayStation and Xbox Series S/X) was much better compared to the experience you get on the PS4 and Xbox One. Even CD Projekt Red’s business development SVP, Michal Nowakowski, had to admit in an investor call that the game was not well-optimized for the previous-gen consoles.
Refunds can be availed for Xbox One version too
“SIE strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, therefore we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store. SIE will also be removing Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store until further notice,” said Sony’s statement on the PlayStation Store. “Once we have confirmed that you purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store, we will begin processing your refund. Please note that completion of the refund may vary based on your payment method and financial institution.”
SIE strives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, and we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased Cyberpunk 2077 via PlayStation Store and want a refund. Please visit the following link to initiate the refund: https://t.co/DEZlC0LmUG.
— Ask PlayStation (@AskPlayStation) December 18, 2020
To recall, CD Projekt Red recently announced that it would offer refunds to players who were dissatisfied with how the game performed, but the actual process of claiming the refund left many frustrated. It was later revealed that CD Project Red’s decision to offer refunds was not actually cleared by the two main distributing partners at the time – Sony and Microsoft. With Sony officially throwing in the towel and promising players a refund, the process of getting your money back will likely be a lot smoother.
Choppy frame rates, screen-tearing, and weird-game physics were among the issues reported by Cyberpunk 2077 players who experienced it on the PS4 and Xbox One. Some of the glaring differences between the PC and console experience even became the butt of jokes online and have now been immortalized as memes in the gaming community. Remember #Cyberbug2077 trending on Twitter?
Criticism aside, it is unclear when Cyberpunk 2077 will be back on the PlayStation Store. CD Projekt Red has already revealed that it will release two large patches – one in January and the second in February – that will fix some of the biggest performance issues that players came across in Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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Sony has unveiled the pricing of PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition in India after announcing the pricing details of the devices in global markets including the US, the UK, and Australia. However, the company has still not revealed the availability of its next-gen gaming consoles in India. For reference, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition are initially coming to Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea Mexico, New Zealand, and the US on November 15.
The PlayStation 5 price in India is set at INR 49,990. On the other hand, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will carry a price tag of Rs 39,990. In comparison, the devices will sell in the US for $499.99 (~INR 36,700), and $399.99 (~INR 29,400) respectively. The company has also revealed the price of DualSense controller in India. It will cost users INR 5,990. Further, the HD Camera will be made available for INR 5,190, while the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset will sell for INR 8,590. The Media Remote and DualSense Charging Station are priced at INR 2,590 each.
As for the PlayStation 5 games, Sony has revealed that Demon’s Souls, Destruction AllStars, and Marvel’s Spider-man: Miles Morales – Ultimate Edition each will carry a price tag of INR 4,999. Moreover, Sackboy: A Big Adventure and Marvels Spider-man: Miles Morales will be made available for INR 3,999.
While Sony has not revealed the availability details of PlayStation 5 in India yet, the company had suggested November 19 as the launch date recently. However, it later redacted that date from its website.
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So far, we’ve only had glimpses of Sony’s PlayStation 5 from the official reveal and a few videos from Japanese publications, but nothing too detailed about its inner hardware. Well, the wait ends now, thanks to Sony’s official teardown video of its latest console. Yasuhiro Ootori – VP of Mechanical Design Department, Hardware Design Division at Sony Interactive Entertainment – meticulously took apart the PlayStation 5 on video while explaining the engineering that went behind it. However, the two aspects that stood out the most about the PlayStation 5 are its ingeniously designed stand and the use of liquid metal for cooling.
Starting with the stand, it looks like a disc with a slight incline and two claws. Notably, the stand is put to use irrespective of whether the console is kept vertically or placed horizontally on a table. When standing vertically, a single metallic screw at the base is used to hold the stand and the rest of the console in place. Now, if you want to position it vertically, it is easy too, but you must first worry about safely storing the screw. Or NOT.
The stand’s underside has a small compartment where the screw can be safely kept. Now, all you have to do is rotate the top of the stand and the screw will be safely sealed in the compartment. And if you’re worried about the screw hole at the base being visible while the console is kept horizontally, Sony also hides a small plastic screw in the aforementioned compartment that can be used to cover the screw hole. Neat, isn’t it? Now, you can use the stand’s claws to clip it alongside the real panel, while the flat portion cushions the sides as the PlayStation 5 is laid horizontally.
The other interesting thing we learned from the PlayStation 5 teardown video is that Sony has used liquid metal for cooling. Now, this is not a first, as Asus has already showcased it on video and plans to use the novel solution in its ROG-branded gaming laptops soon. However, it is by no means an easy feat to achieve inside a console, as Sony claims to have spent over two years trying to fine-tune the liquid metal technology and getting it ready for the PlayStation 5.
The liquid metal plays the role of a Thermal Interface Material (TIM) to draw heat from the processor and direct it to the huge heat sink inside the PlayStation 5. Ootori pointed out that the liquid metal solution is as effective as the vapor chamber technique, which Microsoft has adopted for its own next-gen console – the Xbox Series X – without namedropping it. The Sony executive also mentioned that using liquid metal instead of the conventional thermal paste as TIM ensures “long-term, stable, high-cooling performance.”
Sony’s official PlayStation 5 teardown video also reveals the M.2 slot that can be used to expand the storage using compatible PCIe 4.0 drives. Additionally, the two dust catchers are easily accessible, which means all foreign particles can be vacuumed out without breaking a sweat by just removing the two side panels with bare hands. On the front, you’ll find a USB Type-C port and a USB 2.0 Type-A port.
The rear panel has two USB 3.1 Type-A ports without a 10Gbps output, sitting alongside an ethernet port and an HDMI port. The console is also claimed to be quieter, despite using a larger, double-sided fan with a 120mm diameter and 45mm thickness. Overall, it appears that the PlayStation 5 won’t be a repairability nightmare. You can watch the entire teardown video below:
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