All articles tagged with #console
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Mashable
The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is available for $84.97, offering thousands of pre-loaded retro and 3D games, dual OS (Android and EmuELEC), 4K output, Wi-Fi, and multiplayer support, making it an affordable and versatile gaming device for winter entertainment.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by GAMINGbible
The leaked prices for the upcoming Steam Machine suggest it will be significantly more expensive than current consoles, with the 2TB model potentially costing over $1000, which has disappointed many fans expecting a more affordable gaming device.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Wccftech
Former Sony executive Shawn Layden proposes creating a unified gaming format through a consortium, similar to VHS or Blu-ray, to expand the console market and overcome industry stagnation, advocating for a single, license-based gaming platform to increase accessibility and market size.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by GameSpot
The Nex Playground console has gained popularity by addressing the long-term sustainability issues of the Wii's model, offering games through a subscription service, which helped it secure 14% of Black Friday sales and become a strong competitor in the gaming market.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Push Square
Sony has officially confirmed that Phantom Blade Zero will be a PS5 exclusive for at least 12 months after its September 9th release, with no guaranteed port to Xbox or Nintendo consoles during that period.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NPR
In 2025, the gaming industry saw a surge in indie hits and major console releases, with notable titles like Clair Obscur, Hades 2, and Nintendo's Switch 2, amidst industry upheavals and new gaming experiences across genres, as highlighted by NPR's staff.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Game Informer
Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for six months and already boasts a strong library of native games and backward compatibility with Switch 1 titles, with a top 10 list highlighting must-play titles in no particular order, emphasizing the console's successful launch and ongoing game releases.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Engadget
Valve announced a new Steam Machine and Steam Controller set to release in early 2026, aiming to provide a powerful, console-like PC gaming experience at home, with the Steam Machine featuring high-end specs and support for 4K gaming, and the Steam Controller offering customizable controls compatible across Steam devices.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Kotaku
A year after its release, the PS5 Pro offers some benefits for high-end gamers with 4K TVs, but overall, many games show little to no improvement, and the high price tag makes it hard to recommend for most users.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eurogamer
Five years after their launch, the Xbox Series X and S consoles face a decline in consumer enthusiasm due to rising prices, lack of exclusive titles, and broader industry and political issues, leading to questions about the future of the Xbox brand despite the hardware's solid performance.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eurogamer
Blizzard has dismissed ongoing speculation about bringing World of Warcraft to consoles, emphasizing their current focus on the PC experience, despite industry trends and past successes of MMOs on consoles. The upcoming expansion, Midnight, and new features like player housing are highlights, but a console release remains unconfirmed.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Nintendo is shifting its primary development focus to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, signaling the gradual retirement of the original Switch. While the older console will still be sold and supported for now, fewer new games are expected for it as most resources are now directed toward the new platform, which has already seen significant migration from the original Switch.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Engadget
Nintendo has increased its sales forecast for the Switch 2, expecting to sell 19 million units by March 2026, surpassing the original Switch's first-year sales, driven by strong holiday season sales and popular game releases, leading to higher revenue and profit.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eurogamer
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hints that the next Xbox console will essentially be a PC, emphasizing a unified gaming experience across platforms including PC, mobile, cloud, and TV, and blurring the lines between traditional consoles and PCs.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GAMINGbible
Xbox's upcoming next-gen console is rumored to eliminate the paywall for online multiplayer, support all Xbox generations and Steam, and function more like a PC, potentially costing around $1,500, signaling a shift towards a PC-like hybrid device.