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Enthusiast modder celebrates PlayStation's 31st anniversary in style, creates smallest-ever motherboard using genuine chips
By Mark Tyson published
An enthusiast has managed to shrink an already dinky PS One motherboard down to a quarter of its size. Working prototype uses all original ICs.

‘Silent upgrade’ to the PS5 Slim delivers Pro console's groovy heatsink design to the cheaper models
By Mark Tyson published
Sony has reportedly pushed its upgraded cooling technology to the PS5 Slim.

Microsoft and Crocs release limited-edition Xbox-themed footwear for $80
By Jowi Morales published
Nothing screams "I'm a gamer!" more than these Xbox Classic Clogs.

Atari Gamestation Go review: 200+ Atari classics in your hands, supported by a unique selection of physical controls
By Mark Tyson published
But perhaps the $180 price makes it a stretch, even for retrogaming diehards.

Asus adds separate E-Core and P-Core power management to the Z2 Extreme-powered ROG Xbox Ally X
By Hassam Nasir published
Improved stability highlighted across the board.

The NES at 40: Employees reveal there were plans for a woodgrain veneer model to rival the Atari 2600
By Mark Tyson published
In 1985, there were designs that envisioned the NES as a wood veneer clad Atari 2600 successor for the US market.

Nintendo says it has 'no intention' of blocking third-party Switch 2 docks following firmware update that stopped them from working
By Zhiye Liu published
Multiple users reported on Reddit that the latest 21.0.0 firmware for the Switch 2 blocks some third-party docks. However, vendors have found a workaround.

Valve is waiting to create the Steam Deck 2 until major silicon and architectural improvements emerge
By Hassam Nasir published
Steam Deck 2 will be a true next-gen product.

Valve brings back Steam Machine and Steam Controller — hands-on with Valve's new AMD-based living room gaming hardware
By Andrew E. Freedman published
Valve is promising 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR

First images of exclusive Xbox 360 launch console shared ahead of HD-gaming pioneer’s 20th anniversary
By Mark Tyson published
As the Xbox 360 turns 20, the first images showing an exclusive edition of the console, which some claim kicked off the HD gaming era, have been shared on social media.
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