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Best Buy Selling More Consoles, Curbside Pickup Only

By Michelle Ehrhardt last updated 15 December 20

Best Buy has another console restock on the way, and is hoping to limit bot purchases by restricting delivery options to curbside pickup.

PlayStation 5 Fan Lottery Responsible for Noisier Consoles

By Keith Mitchell last updated 2 December 20

Sony is reportedly using various fan models in different PS5 consoles.

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Xbox Series X/S Debut Was the Biggest Xbox Launch in History

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 13 November 20

Microsoft’s not posting official sales numbers, but the Xbox Series X/S launch was apparently the company’s biggest in history.

The Xbox Series X and PS5 Launch This Week, but You Might Want to Wait

By Andrew E. Freedman published 9 November 20

The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 are coming out this week and are great, but there are reasons to consider waiting.

PlayStation 5 Doesn't Support 1440p Resolution or Running PS5 Games Off a USB Drive

By Zhiye Liu published 9 November 20

Sony posted a FAQ on the PlayStation 5 detailing the next-generation console's strengths and limitations.

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X: Console Face-Off

By Andrew E. Freedman published 6 November 20

We have reviewed both the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X. Now we've compared the two to help you make a decision.

Xbox Series X Unboxing and Hands-On

By Andrew E. Freedman published 28 October 20

The Xbox Series X has landed in our labs, and we're sharing our experiences unboxing it and checking out the hardware.

PS5 First Gameplay: Hands-on with Astro's Playroom and DualSense

By Andrew E. Freedman last updated 27 October 20

Astro's Playroom shows off what the DualShock 5 can do.

PlayStation 5 Unboxing and Hands-On

By Andrew E. Freedman published 27 October 20

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is in our labs, and we've unboxed it, tried both stand positions, removed the side panels and checked out the SSD slot.

Sony's Juicy, 7-Minute Long PS5 Teardown Video Reveals Liquid Metal For Cooling

By Niels Broekhuijsen published 7 October 20

Sony released a teardown video of the PS5, which shows all the internal components, including a smidge of liquid metal thermal compound.

Digital Foundry Tests: Xbox One X Games Run Great on Xbox Series X

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 28 September 20

Digital Foundry tested Xbox One X games on the Xbox Series X to see how much they improve, and the results are impressive.

Xbox Series X/S SSD Cards Will Cost $220, Only External Way to Play Next-Gen Games

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 24 September 20

You can still use USB 3.1 HDDs with the Xbox Series X/S, but you’ll need a $220 SSD expansion card to play next-gen titles without using internal storage.

Xbox Series S Specs: 4 Teraflop GPU, AMD Zen 2 CPU at 3.6 GHz

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 9 September 20

We finally get a full reveal on the Xbox Series S’ specs, and it has less graphics power than an Xbox One X.

Xbox Series X Finally Gets a Price: Microsoft Reveals $499 Price Tag

By Michelle Ehrhardt last updated 9 September 20

After months of playing chicken with Sony, Microsoft finally puts a dollar value on its flagship next-gen console.

Microsoft Announces Xbox Series S At $299: Leaked Trailer Reveals Specs

By Niels Broekhuijsen last updated 8 September 20

Microsoft announces the smaller Xbox Series X at $299.

Xbox Series S Leaks Yet Again, This Time In Game Pass Code

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 1 September 20

A twitter user discovered Xbox Series S branding on a game pass code included with his new Xbox controller, making this the third time the rumored budget console has leaked.

PlayStation 5 Pre-Orders Are Coming, But we Still Don't Know What it Will Cost

By Ash Hill published 27 August 20

The team at PlayStation announced an early selection program for PlayStation 5 pre-orders.

Image of Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

New Nintendo Switch Could Offer 4K Graphics Upgrade in 2021

By Andrew E. Freedman published 25 August 20

Nintendo may upgrade the Switch in 2021 with 4K support, alongside a big lineup of new games.

Xbox Series X Confirmed for November Launch

By Michelle Ehrhardt published 11 August 20

Microsoft has announced the Xbox Series X launch date alongside a Halo Infinite delay.

A controller with a tablet and a phone showing Project xCloud.

Project xCloud Will Be Part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate This September

By Andrew E. Freedman published 16 July 20

Project xCloud will join Xbox Game Pass in September for no extra costs, letting you stream those games from the cloud.

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