Hardware (Page 3)

Opinion

The PS5’s price hike is a sign of things to come | Opinion

Inflationary pressure across the supply chain, and low real-terms prices for games, are an unsustainable combination – price rises are in store for both hardware and software

Aug. 26, 2022 Rob Fahey

News

Valve shortens Steam Deck wait times

With supply chain problems easing, Valve says everyone who reserved a spot in line should get a system this year

July 29, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

Feature

Microsoft sees Xbox controller shortages

Platform holder says it has been impacted by "supply disruptions" as players in Europe report pads out of stock

June 21, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Xbox CFO expects supply chain issues to continue through 2022

Tim Stuart said that things "could remain rocky," including during the holiday season

June 16, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

Feature

Evercade EXP handheld announced

New version of retro handheld launches this year with faster processor, higher resolution screen, and tate mode

May 31, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

Feature

Microsoft shelves "Keystone" Xbox streaming device

Platform holder says it will work on other ways to expand audience for cloud gaming

May 27, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

Opinion

Can a Switch successor be third time lucky for Nintendo? | Opinion

The question of what Nintendo does after Switch is increasingly important, but breaking the curse of unsuccessful console follow-ups is a major concern

May 13, 2022 Rob Fahey

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Steam Deck now has 2,000+ playable games

One month after launch, over 2,000 titles are now "Deck Verified," Valve said

April 8, 2022 Marie Dealessandri

Feature

DFC halves 2022 console growth forecast on supply concerns

Market analysis firm now expecting only 4% growth to finish the year with a total of $49 billion in sales

March 25, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

Opinion

Generation Overlap: The next-gen consoles learn to cohabit | Opinion

Supply and demand issues, coupled with some strategic moves from Microsoft and Nintendo, mean that PS4-era performance will be the industry's baseline for years

March 18, 2022 Rob Fahey

News

Arm to lay off up to 960 staff following collapse of Nvidia deal

Chip maker said most redundancies will be made across its UK and US operations

March 16, 2022 James Batchelor

News

Intellivision halts StartEngine investment

Amico maker closes campaign two months and $4.94 million shy of its maximum

March 1, 2022 Brendan Sinclair

News

Gabe Newell unconcerned about consolidation

As Steam Deck debuts, Valve head says customer preferences can keep PC an open platform, NFT crowd are "just not people you really are wanting to be doing business with"

Feb. 25, 2022 Brendan Sinclair