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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo hikes Legion Go 2 handheld gaming PC to almost $3,000 for 2 TB model — Handheld now costs more than AMD's Strix Halo devices despite relatively weaker Z2 Extreme chip ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lenovo has raised the prices of its Legion Go 2 handhelds (with Z2 Extreme) across the board, with the worse offended being the 2 TB model, receiving a 93% hike. It went from $1,480 at launch to a staggering $2,850 in the span of just a few months, while the 1 TB model is now $2,000, up from $1,350 at launch. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gQsjbWmsiC7jH9km56Fwze-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Asus ROG Xbox Ally review: The cheapest Windows handheld gets points for showing up ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is the cheapest Windows-based PC gaming handheld you can get right now, but some technical hitches and a mediocre processor don't help it shine next to the Steam Deck OLED. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FhFeNBB9vyDAarp7YeURdf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Delisted Xbox 360 games briefly reappear on the Xbox Store — Microsoft prepares backward compatibility revival ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This follows Xbox Vice President Jason Ronald's commitment at GDC 2026 in March to revive the company's backward compatibility program. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZhBQfin3Z9T8tGYAQY5RMj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PlayStation 3 emulator makes Cell CPU 'breakthrough' that improves performance in all games — 'All CPUs can benefit from this, from low-end to high-end!' says RPCS3 devs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Developers behind the open-source PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 claim that they’ve achieved a breakthrough in emulating the PS3's Cell Broadband Engine processor. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2B49VVPMCywGwefsp6xqqn-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Modder creates hybrid PlayStation, combining the guts of two original PS1 consoles into one custom PCB — system features native microSD card & HDMI support ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A console modder has created a custom PCB featuring components from the original PS1 and PS One motherboards. The PCB also integrated an XStation to add native microSD card support and an HDMI modkit to enable 1080p HDMI out to modern displays. The entire motherboard consumes less than 2 watts and runs at just 3V. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6k9jwFdX3EzvnzLYhvJ8vW-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Last chance to buy a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for $399 and save $200 before Sony's price hikes — secure your savings today before MSRP skyrockets from $499 to $599 on April 2 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ GameStop is selling the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition for $399.99, $100 below its MSRP. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xw9ZVDYHNmqJr5TjeMPGRa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Xbox 360 devkit bought for $5 at car boot sale came with 2007 beta build of GTA IV with unreleased assets — Version includes cut ferry system, zombies, and more ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A pre-release build of GTA IV has been discovered on an Xbox 360 devkit dating back to 2007, just a few months before the game's official release next year. The build includes various unused assets that were altered or removed for the final release, such as the iconic ferry system. People have even found zombie models for a mini game, alongside NPCs, vehicles, and much more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DhqTUS6LLi7bfpXFNFBpQD-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft's new gaming boss axed 'This is an Xbox' campaign because 'it didn't feel like Xbox' — Xbox brand undergoes transformation to redefine its identity ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign was met with severe backlash from pretty much everyone outside Microsoft's top brass. Now, it seems like the brand is course-correcting with new Xbox chief Asha Sharma leading the charge for a rejuvenated Xbox, and personally killing the controversial campaign. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:58:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F3umoCKnGU7nMPSGbcxsL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony increasing PlayStation 5 prices across all consoles, starting April 2 — PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition receive $100 hikes, while PS5 Pro will now sell for $900 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ PlayStation 5 consoles are once again receiving price hikes due to the global economic crisis. The disc and digital editions of the base console are $100 more expensive now, while the PS5 Pro is up $150, now costing $900. You still have a few days to secure these consoles before the new pricing comes into effect from April 2. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:30:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tg95hzQEgMNoJTJZHb5oXU-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ AYANEO's upcoming Next 2 handheld gaming console shelved due to rising component prices — company stops preorders for the $1,999 Strix Halo device ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ayaneo has suspended sales of its next-gen premium gaming handheld as the procurement costs for storage have slipped out of control. When it was first announced, prices were already high, but following the CNY break, vendor quotes had shot up many times, making it unfeasible to build the device. It's a temporary suspension, however, and existing sales will be honored. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:56:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VArqC9xLcH4XRo3FsG4NMM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo reportedly plans to cut Switch 2 production by 33% after a lackluster holiday season — gaming giant slashes 2 million units from planned output ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nintendo is reportedly reducing the production of the Switch 2 by 33%, cutting output by 2 million units, due to lackluster sales during the holiday season of 2025. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:58:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tCnAnNT9UBbH3QxQmuTooF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Valve adds early Steam Machine support in SteamOS 3.8 — latest update brings performance gains, better controller support, and desktop improvements ]]></title>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/krwUrHEPv6XuPAxn73usxm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony will bring ML-based frame generation to PlayStation consoles — the performance-boosting feature is unlikely to arrive this year, though ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ PlayStation 5 architect Mark Cerny said in an interview that Sony will add frame-generation technology to the console in the future, but didn't specify which console will get it or when. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:59:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tg95hzQEgMNoJTJZHb5oXU-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 overhaul could bring a removable battery — new revision aims to comply with the EU's Right to Repair regulations ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nintendo is reportedly set to launch a revised Switch 2 with a removable battery in Europe, in line with regulations requiring easier battery replacement by February 2027. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:06:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H23QU5jDNijXnAEXycnyM3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Go retro with this Commodore 64 Mini console for $69 — revamped 80s home computing with 25 games now 42% off ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get that retro 80s gaming vibe with this 42% discount on the C64 Mini - Black Edition ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:01:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stewart Bendle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gGSncCTkLgkpiCWqUcwMzJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 update brings Handheld Mode Boost — unlocks higher resolutions and TV-mode performance for original Switch games ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ With the new Handheld Mode Boost feature, the Switch 2 can run games as if docked even in handheld mode, delivering better visuals and performance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:51:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Nintendo]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jicsBbmavzfiGuLrA5RDSS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft’s ‘unhackable’ Xbox One has been hacked by 'Bliss' — the 2013 console finally fell to voltage glitching, allowing the loading of unsigned code at every level ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A groundbreaking hack for Microsoft’s ‘unhackable’ Xbox One was revealed at the recent RE//verse 2026 conference. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:17:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rZ7dRyfYH7ZD7yApRmNiva-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sega’s missing link Saturn 'TRIP accelerator' project was real —  1996-era plans revealed by engineer for the first time ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An ex-Hitachi, ex-Sega, and ex-Sony engineer has confirmed that he proposed and developed a Saturn graphics accelerator, codenamed TRIP, based on Hitachi’s SH‑3 processor. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2pevNyC5b9GwMvBQ2YyJX8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld to get Auto Super Resolution boost in April — Microsoft touts 30% performance boost thanks to AI-powered image upscaling ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Auto Super Resolution, an OS-level AI upscaling feature for Windows 11, is heading to the ROG Xbox Ally X and could deliver noticeable frame-rate improvements. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:41:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GrZfxuC65yisHrmXmN6vVQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be powered by custom AMD SoC and  feature 'FSR Diamond' — 'Xbox Mode' is also coming to Windows 11  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The first official hardware details for Project Helix have been confirmed and Microsoft seems to be heavily leaning toward neural rendering, going as far as to unveil the next-gen FSR "Diamond" stack. Along with the AMD co-developed custom SoC, FSR will enable a significant bump in raytracing performance in the upcoming Xbox. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:59:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:18:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vD6oowuWaL5hbyYW2RBW38-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ RPCS3 Emulator boasts over 1500 FPS on the Minecraft title screen — platform hails performance landmark, one frame rendered every 0.00064 seconds  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The RPCS3 emulator team brags of immense optimization even as fans whine that many titles remain unplayable without the latest hardware. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zak Killian ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Za7o6UutCVcev78oFbqXGB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony takes aim at Steam with dynamic discounts on the PlayStation Store — new report claims over 150 games in 50+ regions are showing varying lower prices for some users ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new report from PSprices claims that Sony has been experimenting with cheaper prices on a variety of titles for certain users. Since November 2025, gamers in at least 68 regions have been getting personalized, discounted prices across 150+ games, including Sony's first-party exclusives. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:25:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p9GX5SRLuRrYRSFUsM9vNW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming venture seeks $1 billion valuation as FPGA-based Nintendo 64 clone launch nears — ModRetro's M64 console plays original N64 cartridges, supports 4K resolution ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Palmer Luckey is said to be in talks with investors to raise funds for ModRetro at a $1 billion valuation as the retro gaming company prepares to ship its second product. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yUkxn8Dj2zCi59acHMMVde-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Linux hacked onto a PS5 to turn Sony's console into a Steam Machine — GTA V Enhanced Edition runs at 60 FPS on 1440pwith ray tracing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If Sony's allegedly going to take away the ability to play its PlayStation exclusives on PC, you can rebel by converting the PS5 into a straight-up PC. That's what Andy Nguyen, a security engineer, did by porting Linux over to the console and running GTA V on it via Steam. The best part? It actually plays really well, without any issues. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:17:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tLYGp6pdZakh3t8PGRxQRh-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Valve changes Steam Machine release date to this 'year,' second change as AI-fueled memory and shortage crisis deepens — official announcements went from "early 2026" to "first half of 2026" to "this year" ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Valve's latest announcement puts the Steam Machine release for "this year," after changing the console's expected arrival date from the first quarter to the first half of 2026. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:08:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GPmbsvCD53DGjzY9PCS6Xc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo sues the US government over tariffs — Japanese videogame giant seeks 200 billion refund with interest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on March 6 in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking a refund of tariffs it paid under President Donald Trump's executive orders. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Sj4Dce8mY2XbR88g8wA9nL-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox will play PC games — 'Project Helix' teased as more than just a console ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be capable of playing both Xbox and PC games. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:03:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jake Roach ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/scr4HZbEaJKE9knsieNPzc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 users buying fewer games because of AI storage crisis, report claims — game demand under threat as titles get bigger and storage gets more expensive ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The lack of storage capacity on the Nintendo Switch 2 and increasing game sizes are forcing some Switch 2 owners to reconsider shopping for game titles, especially as microSD Express Card prices skyrocket due to the global memory and storage chip shortage. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jicsBbmavzfiGuLrA5RDSS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo's Legion Go Fold-able gaming handheld concept has four screen modes, also works as a small laptop — POLED display unfolds from 7.7 to 11.6 inches ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lenovo's Legion Go Fold handheld concept has four screen modes ranging from 7.7 to 11.6 inches, and doubles as a small laptop. It uses Intel Core Ultra Series 2 and detachable controllers, but this early prototype needs some work to make it more stable. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:33:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/75RHuxo2NyVkbpNvpPbe7T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Industry murmurs suggest Sony will no longer release PS5 exclusives on PC — New leadership might be willing to forgo PC revenue to fortify console platform ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reports from around the gaming world are heavily pointing toward the end of Sony's first-party AAA games being available on PC. Single-player PlayStation Studios titles are apparently now going to be assess on a game-by-game basis for launch on PC, with the general strategy pivoting to keeping them on console indefinitely. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cep9zNc6Wgz7Y4scRuxBE3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Asus ROG Ally receives timely GPU driver update despite rumors of AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme deprecation — new release follows recent speculation that driver support for some Windows 11 handhelds had ended ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme GPU update for the Asus ROG Ally has alleviated some concern about its deprecation, although some questions remain about its longevity. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Stockton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsHNCwV5TFbe8cG4bWmLVT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nintendo's Game & Watch hacked and turned into retro emulation beast — Solder job unlocks device from its Zelda-only cage thanks to a custom SD card slot ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Macho Nacho Productions has modded an original Zelda-edition Game & Watch to run Retro-Go, a custom firmware that unlocks the hardware's full potential. This hacked Game & Watch can now emulate various consoles, includes support for save states, and even has a microSD card slot. But getting here wasn't easy. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Nintendo]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Gwa5pffNatNRjNBS3CpVU-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steam Deck shortage goes global — Valve's handheld console now out of stock in Europe, Canada, the US, and Japan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The handheld console is still available in Australia, the U.K., Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. But will they run out of stock in the near future, too? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:34:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3bZb3hEVXiGdj4icQmPXiS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Save $110 on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, back at a record-low price — just $489.99 for this entry-level Steam Deck rival with 7-inch touchscreen, AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU and 16GB RAM ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/save-usd110-on-this-asus-rog-xbox-ally-handheld-back-at-a-record-low-price-just-usd489-99-for-this-entry-level-steam-deck-rival-with-7-inch-touchscreen-amd-ryzen-z2-a-cpu-and-16gb-ram</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A $110 saving on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld brings it back down to record-low pricing on Amazon. Fitted with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 7-inch IPS touchscreen, you can score this portable gaming rig for just $489.99 right now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:27:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Stockton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SkfKrjSnDtmu9HhbJt6xZn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony considering PlayStation 6 delay to 2029, while Nintendo could hike Switch 2 price, according to report — memory and storage chip shortage now impacting products outside of RAM, storage, and GPUs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The two gaming giants are reportedly taking widely different approaches to the memory chip shortage as the situation is starting to affect consumer electronics outside of PCs. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tCnAnNT9UBbH3QxQmuTooF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Valve confirms Steam Deck is out of stock due to memory and storage shortages — supply of popular gaming handheld in trouble because of massive AI demand ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Valve is blaming memory and chip shortages as Steam Deck availability becomes intermittent in several regions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:47:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ya3GwVZpgdsV3RHpr4iqTG-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The ‘Father of Sega Hardware' has passed away, designed all of Sega's consoles — Hideki Sato worked his way up from engineer to become Sega’s acting president, spending 33 years at the company ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Hideki Sato, the ‘Father of Sega Hardware,' passed away just ahead of the weekend. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sony-led program offers PS5 rentals starting at $13.50 a month in the UK across 12, 24, or 36-month leases — console has to be returned at the end of the contract ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sony is offering PlayStation 5 hardware for rent to customers in the UK. The selection includes PS5 consoles, controllers, PSVR 2, and even the PlayStation Portal. The cheapest offer starts from £9.50 per month for a base PS5 Slim, with leases for 12, 24, or 36 months. You can also pay a flat £19.50/month to get the console on a rolling basis with no commitments. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:08:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[PlayStation]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MjcZuEfPQrcKamX4D4pHuc-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Steam Deck availability goes up in smoke — suddenly goes out of stock in US, Asia stores   ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Speculation has risen about component shortages. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:45:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hLzA8Ry66jPwkK3HXQ4iD5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ayaneo Next 2 Windows handheld goes official with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — also features massive 116 Whr battery, and a starting price of $1,799 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ayaneo’s latest flagship handheld pairs AMD’s most powerful mobile APU with an oversized battery, a high-refresh OLED display, and multiple high-end configurations aimed at enthusiasts. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:45:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VArqC9xLcH4XRo3FsG4NMM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Intel Panther Lake handheld chips reportedly delayed until Q2 2026 — alleged 'Core G3' series might launch alongside new Arc B360 and Arc B380 iGPUs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Intel's answer to AMD's handheld dominance was teased at CES 2026 with reports pointing toward a Q1 2026 launch, but new info says the release has been pushed back to Q2 2026. The alleged "Core G3" series will feature two SKUs, both 14-core configs, with new iGPUs: Arc B360 with 10 Xe cores and Arc B380 with 12 Xe cores. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oZ82RyoRPstu3RQsYtkB7M-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Valve delays Steam Machine and says it is reconsidering pricing — critical component shortage and costs behind the move ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Valve is reportedly delaying the latest Steam hardware due to uncertainty with memory chip pricing, but it seems to still be on track to arrive during the first half of 2026. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:31:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6n3Pfuz63A72YkUj99ydyd-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Modder more than doubles Asus ROG Xbox Ally X's memory with massive 64GB RAM upgrade — advanced soldering and BIOS modification unlock more capacity ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A professional modder has replaced the ROG Xbox Ally X’s soldered LPDDR5X chips and modified the BIOS to unlock 64GB of memory ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:26:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Handheld Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lci7Z6rbxNBehhqEawnKXZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Homebrew developer runs real-time ray tracing test on 1994 Sega Saturn — ancient hardware's untapped power revealed, more refinements to come ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A recently published video shows real-time raytraced shadows in a game environment running within the improbable confines of a mid-1990s Sega console. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:47:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LB659g35tzMcEjRwWFfTUT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft's gaming division flounders while the firm makes more money than ever — Xbox consoles sales drop 32% ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Xbox consoles sales drop 32% while Microsoft makes more money than ever ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Xbox]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pnB6CYrYcDmytgzoQehArR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lenovo's original Z1 Extreme Legion Go drops to just $437.75 with coupon code — $112 less than the cheapest Steam Deck available ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lenovo's original Legion Go is at an excellent new price at Lenovo's Outlet store. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Andrew E. Freedman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UH6rGDnwkzReEYJSrrK7LF-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ While we wait for Sony to eventually release its next PlayStation handheld alongside the PS6, one fan has already built a portable PS4 featuring full power. The handheld can even function as a normal PS4 with passthrough charging, but the beautiful OLED screen up front ensures you enjoy it on the go as well. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QTeKpeSBw76hWdn5zSaLtK-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Retro gamer resurrects Nintendo Wii Food Channel, uses Wii console to order Domino’s Pizza — the WiiLink project is the magic ingredient ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nintendo's 20-year-old Wii console is still useful for making online Domino’s Pizza orders in the U.S. and Canada. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Nintendo]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mark Tyson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHv9oPbyFH8yVzPHRCenkJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ GameStop patches 'infinite money glitch' for Nintendo Switch 2 trade-in — crafty YouTuber trades $415 console in for $472 with purchase of pre-owned game multiple times ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ YouTuber RJCmedia exploited a loophole in GameStop's trade-in system that allowed him to get back store credit exceeding the retail value of a Switch 2. He managed to accumulate $150 in trade credit, along with a basically a free console and a bunch of games across a two-day haul. GameStop has now patched this "infinite money glitch." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2pJvesxnP8Bi6QtvVukqfm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Modder builds all-in-one console with PS5, Xbox Series X, & Switch 2 in a single system — "Ningtendo PXBOX 5" powered by a shared 250W power supply mounted inside a lost-wax chassis ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/modder-builds-all-in-one-console-with-ps5-xbox-series-x-and-switch-2-in-a-single-system-ningtendo-pxbox-5-powered-by-a-shared-250w-power-supply-mounted-inside-a-lost-wax-chassis</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A modder in China has come up with an ingenious solution to combine all three consoles into one device that shares as much with modern tech as it does with ancient tradition. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Console Gaming]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L8ioKhAqMH8PcX2kEAVhoV-1280-80.png">
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