Valve is returning to the Steam Machine with a new, compact gaming PC featuring an AMD RDNA 3 GPU, capable of running most games at 4K with upscaling, designed for living room gaming and targeting console-like simplicity, though full details on price and performance are yet to be announced.
DICE has revealed the Ultra++ PC requirements for Battlefield 6, targeting 4K gaming at 144FPS with High Settings and 240Hz at Ultra Settings using DLSS 4. The specs include high-end CPUs like Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K or AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. The game requires Secure Boot and TPM 2.0, will use EA’s Javelin anti-cheat, and will not have an offline mode, with release scheduled for October 10th.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is now available at its original MAP price of $749 from Walmart, making it an attractive option for 4K gaming with high performance and support for DLSS 4. It offers excellent value compared to previous generation GPUs, performing similarly to the RTX 4080 Super and outperforming the more expensive RTX 5080, especially for gamers and AI users. The card is only available as an aftermarket model, with no Founder's Edition.
The Battlefield 6 open beta demonstrates strong performance on the NVIDIA RTX 4090 at 4K, achieving over 115FPS with DLSS 4 Quality Mode and maintaining smooth gameplay without stutters, despite long server queues and the absence of ray tracing effects.
Sony's X90L 65-inch full-array LED TV, ideal for gaming and movies with 4K and 120Hz support, is on sale for a record low of around $898, offering enhanced contrast, Sony's Cognitive Processor XR, and HDMI 2.1 ports, making it a great deal for gamers and cinephiles alike.
Walmart is offering a powerful iBuypower Element Pro gaming PC with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU and Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU for $1499, making it an excellent 4K gaming setup that outperforms many higher-priced options, and the deal has been extended beyond Prime Day.
No Man's Sky has launched with robust support for the PS5 Pro, offering features like 4K at 60 FPS and 8K at 30 FPS, alongside enhanced PSVR2 capabilities. This achievement was a significant challenge for the small team at Hello Games, with engine programmer Martin Griffiths dedicating months to the project. The PS5 Pro aims to eliminate the need to choose between quality and performance modes, appealing mainly to tech enthusiasts. Despite its indie status, Hello Games continues to deliver substantial upgrades.
The LG OLED evo C3 offers a standout console gaming experience with its high refresh rate, top-quality visuals, and extensive features such as 4K 120Hz support, Auto Low Latency Mode, FreeSync Premium Pro, and Nvidia G-Sync. The Game Optimizer feature allows gamers to optimize settings for different game genres, while Dolby Vision and HDR10 support enhance image quality. The TV's 2.2-channel built-in speaker system and compatibility with LG Dolby Atmos soundbar provide immersive audio. With multiple HDMI 2.1 inputs, USB ports, and streaming service support, the LG OLED evo C3 is a versatile choice for gamers.
Valve has released a Steam Client Beta update that introduces 4K support for its Steam Remote Play service, allowing gamers to stream PC games in high resolution to various devices. The update also includes the ability to resize the settings window, improved reliability of the back button, bug fixes, and support for the Indonesian language. This beta update is now available for download.