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Keychain-size ‘GameCube’ uses genuine Nintendo silicon
By Mark Tyson Published
Video showcases the Nintendo Kawaii project, in which modders have shrunken a boxy GameCube down to a keychain.

Sony increases prices for refurbished PS5 slims by $100
By Jowi Morales Published
Sony increased prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim consoles, following its move last month to make brand-new models more expensive.

Microsoft begins rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 desktops and laptops
By Luke James Published
Xbox Mode replaces the standard Windows desktop with an Xbox-style interface designed for gamepad navigation.

Sony confirms PS4 and PS5 digital games don't require an online check-in every 30 days
By Hassam Nasir Published
After the initial check, the license turns permanent.

New PlayStation DRM requires an online check-in every 30 days for digital games
By Hassam Nasir Published
PS4 and PS5 consoles are now apparently subject to a new DRM policy requiring users to check-in online every 30 days to maintain access.

Legendary ZSNES Nintendo emulator rewritten from scratch with GPU-acceleration, no vibe coding
By Mark Tyson Published
ZSNES is a legendary Super Nintendo emulator that has been reborn this week as Super ZSNES with 'super enhancements' powered by your GPU.

Xbox outlines broad plan to revitalize brand with a back-to-basics approach that focuses on console
By Hassam Nasir Published
"Console is the foundation"

Microsoft announces surprise Xbox Game Pass price cuts, ends day one Call of Duty inclusion
By Bruno Ferreira Published
Microsoft surprise-drops significant Xbox Game Pass price cuts

Testing PC games using FEX on a high-end Android tablet can yield playable results — but the early tech is still not ready for prime time
By Sayem Ahmed Published
Premium We take a brief look at FEX, the translation layer that allows PC games to run on ARM64 devices, such as Android Tablets. While the results are promising, it still has a long way to go.
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