After a decade of development, the 3dSen emulator has been officially released, allowing users to play NES games in 3D with features like quick save/load, rollback, customizable camera controls, and 3D model export, supporting over 100 games. The software is available on Steam.
Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, is intrigued by the idea of a handheld Xbox and is considering how to make existing PC gaming handhelds feel more like Xbox devices. He envisions a seamless gaming experience across different hardware and platforms, aiming to reduce friction for players and expand the reach of Xbox games. While not confirming an official Xbox handheld, Spencer sees potential for hardware innovation to complement the software creativity Xbox has demonstrated in recent years.
Altec Lansing partners with Ai Shark to become the first licensee of Ai Shark's AI-enhanced gaming software, set to revolutionize the gaming experience with personalized hints and assistance for casual gamers. The software, utilizing XGPT technology and real-time TPU acceleration, aims to enhance gameplay without traditional "cheat" tools, and will be integrated into Altec Lansing's gaming peripherals. This strategic collaboration also includes an investment stake by Infinity Brands, marking a significant leap for both companies within the gaming industry.
Microsoft developers created a basic version of Windows optimized for handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck during a hackathon last September. The developers worked with a separate community of developers to create Steam Deck controls for Windows and showed how they could get Windows to run with a custom UI inside Valve’s popular handheld. The presentation mentions a minimum product would need your basics, like a suitable touch keyboard, UI scaling, control mapping, and a “robust launcher” for quickly accessing games. While there is no official word on whether Microsoft is working on a UI specifically for handheld gaming consoles, the market is currently booming with new products supporting cloud-based gaming on the go, and there is certainly a demand for more handheld console-specific software.