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Hardware and Technologies July 16, 2026, 11:02 AM
ASUS still hasn't said when or for how much, but the ROG Xbox Ally X20 is no longer limited to the bundle that pairs it with the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses. The company says the release schedule is still being discussed. ASUS spokesperson Anthony Spence told The Verge that the company is still working out the timing. -
Gaming News July 14, 2026, 12:40 PM
The sharpest weakness in S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan's forecast comes in 2026, when global console shipments are projected to fall to 33.9 million units, down 19.5% year over year. Even so, the report still sees PS5 outselling Xbox Series X|S. -
Hardware and Technologies July 14, 2026, 10:40 AM
Not long ago, it felt like the Steam Deck and its ilk were ushering in a new era for portable PC gaming. But soaring memory and component costs are starting to change the picture: many models are getting so expensive that they risk turning back into niche devices for enthusiasts. -
Hardware and Technologies July 10, 2026, 12:50 PM
It looks like Sony’s move away from physical game discs might be a far more contentious issue than it first appeared. According to a new poll, a significant number of players are ready to consider switching to PC—or even forgo buying new consoles from the company altogether. -
Hardware and Technologies July 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
You'd think the limits of late-90s handheld consoles had been thoroughly mapped out by now. But one enthusiast just got a 28-year-old Game Boy Color to do something that until recently seemed pretty much impossible — run a 3D world with destructible blocks, straight out of Minecraft. -
Hardware and Technologies July 8, 2026, 07:12 PM
The controversy surrounding Lenovo’s budget retro console, which came preloaded with pirated Nintendo and Sega games, appears to have finally run its course. Following a wave of backlash, the device has vanished from major online marketplaces, and the company has effectively shelved the project. -
Hardware and Technologies July 6, 2026, 05:34 PM
NINTENDO has announced that, beginning in summer 2026, it will roll out updated versions of the Nintendo Switch 2 and a range of controllers in Europe featuring user-replaceable batteries. -
Hardware and Technologies July 2, 2026, 10:54 AM
While the biggest names in tech are doubling down on classic handheld consoles, GPD keeps experimenting with the form factor. The company has just unveiled the WIN Max 3 — a laptop-handheld hybrid that packs AMD's flagship processor, a 165Hz AMOLED display, and a truly unconventional modular design with swappable battery and cooling modules. -
Hardware and Technologies June 30, 2026, 11:36 AM
AYN, the manufacturer of portable gaming consoles, will increase prices for its Thor, Odin 2 Portal, and Odin 3 models starting July 3, 2026. The company attributes this price hike to a persistent shortage of RAM and storage chips, a situation analysts expect could continue until 2028. -
Hardware and Technologies June 24, 2026, 10:47 AM
The first reviews of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ are in, and they show Intel is now giving AMD a real run for its money in the handheld gaming space. The new device delivers impressive performance and solid battery life, but it has one glaring issue that might make a lot of gamers think twice. -
Hardware and Technologies June 23, 2026, 05:42 PM
The Nex Playground console, which unexpectedly outsold both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox last year, has once again captured users' attention and is seeing a fresh surge in sales. -
Hardware and Technologies June 16, 2026, 12:49 PM
AyaNeo is gearing up for the second generation of one of the most unique portable consoles on the market. The Pocket Micro 2 will carry forward the concept of a pocket-sized retro-gaming device, but for now, the company is keeping all the details under wraps. With component prices on the rise, the big question right now isn’t about specs — it’s about how much you’ll have to pay for the new version. -
Hardware and Technologies June 9, 2026, 05:01 PM
The next generation of Xbox might end up looking pretty different from what gamers were expecting. Microsoft has admitted that because of the ongoing component crisis, they’re having to rethink the whole concept behind the Project Helix console. Where the original plan was all about powerful hardware, now the focus is shifting toward production costs, affordability, and platform flexibility. -
Hardware and Technologies June 4, 2026, 12:49 PM
Nintendo has confirmed it’s working on an updated version of the Switch 2 for Europe, featuring a simpler battery replacement process. The changes are driven by new EU “right to repair” legislation set to take effect in 2027, which will force manufacturers to make batteries in portable devices, tablets, and smartphones easier to access. -
Hardware and Technologies May 1, 2026, 08:10 PM
Microsoft has launched a testing program for Auto SR on the ROG Ally X handheld console. The tech, previously tied to Snapdragon laptops, is now working on an AMD processor — and in the most sought-after scenario: when docked to a TV. -
Hardware and Technologies May 1, 2026, 08:03 PM
A new Intel processor for handheld gaming devices has popped up in a benchmark database, and the numbers look surprisingly solid. Based on early tests, the chip isn’t just catching up — it’s outpacing AMD’s solution, hinting at a potential shakeup in the pocket PC segment. -
The Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum Are Coming Back as Clamshell Handhelds — And No, This Isn't a Fan-Made Concept
Hardware and Technologies April 30, 2026, 06:30 PM
Blaze Entertainment and Retro Games Ltd have unveiled two portable clamshell-style consoles, designed to look like the classic Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum home computers. Dubbed The C64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld, the devices will hit store shelves in October 2026. -
Hardware and Technologies April 14, 2026, 05:19 PM
Before the official reveal, photos and short videos of the RG Rotate had already popped up online, with many dismissing it as a prototype or a fake. Now Anbernic has confirmed it’s the real deal and dropped a teaser trailer showing off a slider-style console with a square screen, a metal body, and adjustable shoulder buttons. -
Why Would You Need a Foldable Smartphone When This Exists? The Raspberry Pi 5 Can Now Be Carried Around Without a Case or External Battery
Hardware and Technologies April 13, 2026, 06:05 PM
While the smartphone market is racing toward foldable screens just a couple of millimeters thick, some engineers have decided to go the opposite direction — packing a full-fledged Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer into a case that looks more like a brick from the early 2000s than a modern gadget. -
Hardware and Technologies April 6, 2026, 06:59 PM
Regular handheld consoles just don’t surprise anyone anymore. But a device with a detachable screen that you can snap onto your smartphone? That’s a different story. The brand GAMEMT has shown off the E5 ModX with a modular design, and it’s easily the most unusual retro-gaming release so far this year.
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