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Nintendo Unveils the Switch OLED Model

Nintendo Unveils the Switch OLED Model

After months of speculation about a “Switch Pro,” Nintendo finally reveals the OLED Model, an upgraded version of the Switch featuring a 7-inch OLED screen, a LAN Port, and more. Plus, the new model will arrive this October.

hardware & software

Matt Buckley

July 6, 2021

Nintendo Unveils the Switch OLED Model
Xbox One Will Run Next-gen Games Through Streaming

Xbox One Will Run Next-gen Games Through Streaming

Will it be possible to run games from the Xbox Series X/S on the Xbox One? Of course not, but Microsoft plans to change that with its Xbox Cloud Gaming service.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

June 16, 2021

Xbox One Will Run Next-gen Games Through Streaming
Microsoft is Already Working on Successors to Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft is Already Working on Successors to Xbox Series X/S

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series X/S are not its last consoles. The Redmond giant is already working on new devices, but we will have to wait a long time before get or even see them.

hardware & software

Christian Pieniazek

June 10, 2021

Microsoft is Already Working on Successors to Xbox Series X/S
PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88

PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88

The PS3 OS has been updated to version 4.88. However, do not expect any new features. Only security of the console has been improved.

video games

Paul Musiolik

June 2, 2021

PS3 Got an Unexpected Update to Version 4.88
Sony Said to be Working on New PS5 Revision; Console is to Break Even Soon

Sony Said to be Working on New PS5 Revision; Console is to Break Even Soon

There are many indications that a new PlayStation 5 model is about to hit the market. Last month, Sony filed a patent that may suggest that an improved revision of the console is already in the pipeline.

hardware & software

Michal Ciezadlik

May 28, 2021

Sony Said to be Working on New PS5 Revision; Console is to Break Even Soon
Rumor: Nintendo Switch Pro Announcement Before E3 2021

Rumor: Nintendo Switch Pro Announcement Before E3 2021

Nintendo may finally reveal a refreshed version of its latest console. According to Bloomberg agency's sources, the new Switch model will hit the market later this year.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

May 27, 2021

Rumor: Nintendo Switch Pro Announcement Before E3 2021
PS5 Will Be Hard to Buy Even in 2022

PS5 Will Be Hard to Buy Even in 2022

PlayStation 5 is still hard to buy even though it's been more than six months since its release. New predictions have emerged that Sony won't be able to meet demand for the PS5 in 2022 either.

hardware & software

Konrad Sarzynski

May 11, 2021

PS5 Will Be Hard to Buy Even in 2022
PS5 May Get Cheaper CPU and New Design in 2022

PS5 May Get Cheaper CPU and New Design in 2022

The previous generation of consoles set a new trend with refreshed versions of hardware and the current generation may continue it. However, no one expected that a new version of the PlayStation 5 with a cheaper AMD processor could go into production so soon.

hardware & software

Martin Nothing

May 6, 2021

PS5 May Get Cheaper CPU and New Design in 2022
Upgraded Switch Coming This Year

Upgraded Switch Coming This Year

Nintendo has ambitious plans for its flagship Switch console. An upgraded version of the hybrid device is due out this year, and the Japanese giant is also aiming to beat the sales performance of the Nintendo Wii.

hardware & software

Adrian Piotrowski

May 3, 2021

Upgraded Switch Coming This Year
PS5 Shortages Until 2022; Sony Considered Redesign

PS5 Shortages Until 2022; Sony Considered Redesign

PlayStation 5 shortages will continue for a long time to come. Sony's Hiroki Totoki confirmed in an investor call that there's no chance of a drastic increase in shipments this fiscal year, even after the company considered redesigning the console.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

April 28, 2021

PS5 Shortages Until 2022; Sony Considered Redesign
New PS5 Firmware Update Said to Boost Console Performance

New PS5 Firmware Update Said to Boost Console Performance

Sony has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 5, numbered 21.01-03.10.00. It weighs in at just over 900 MB and its main purpose is to improve the console's performance.

hardware & software

Milosz Szubert

April 27, 2021

New PS5 Firmware Update Said to Boost Console Performance
PS5 Also Has CMOS Problem Like PS3 and PS4

PS5 Also Has CMOS Problem Like PS3 and PS4

The PlayStation 5 has the same CMOS battery issue as the PS4 and PS3. Thankfully, not in such a broad way, which may suggest that Sony has approached the solutions used in the PS5 a little better.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

April 18, 2021

PS5 Also Has CMOS Problem Like PS3 and PS4
Intel and TSMC Claim Chip Shortage is a Long-term Problem

Intel and TSMC Claim Chip Shortage is a Long-term Problem

The problem with shortage of chips and, subsequently, hardware that needs them may drag on for years. That's the grim scenario being drawn by the CEOs of Intel and major semiconductor manufacturer TSMC.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

April 16, 2021

Intel and TSMC Claim Chip Shortage is a Long-term Problem
PS5 Update Silences Drive, Adds 120Hz Support and New HDR Options

PS5 Update Silences Drive, Adds 120Hz Support and New HDR Options

The PlayStation 5 console has received a new software update. In addition to the major improvements we have described earlier, there are a few unusual or harder to spot things.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

April 15, 2021

PS5 Update Silences Drive, Adds 120Hz Support and New HDR Options
PS4 Update Lets You Share Games With PS5

PS4 Update Lets You Share Games With PS5

PlayStation 4 software update 8.50 is now available for download. Along with adding some new features, Sony has taken away users' access to the Communities tab.

hardware & software

Hubert Sledziewski

April 15, 2021

PS4 Update Lets You Share Games With PS5
PS5's First Major Update is Live

PS5's First Major Update is Live

PlayStation 5 receive its first major software update today. On the occasion, Sony announced new features for the dedicated mobile app.

hardware & software

Hubert Sledziewski

April 14, 2021

PS5's First Major Update is Live
Without CMOS PS4 Blocks Access to Games; Internet Investigates

Without CMOS PS4 Blocks Access to Games; Internet Investigates

Internet user known as Forest has confirmed rumors of a problem with the PlayStation 4 console's CMOS battery. It seems that after it fails, the PS4 really does block access to all games, even those on disc.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

April 12, 2021

Without CMOS PS4 Blocks Access to Games; Internet Investigates
PlayStation 5 Sales Beat Other Consoles in UK

PlayStation 5 Sales Beat Other Consoles in UK

Despite shortages, PlayStation 5 is selling great and exceeding the results achieved by other consoles.

hardware & software

Mikolaj Laszkiewicz

April 9, 2021

PlayStation 5 Sales Beat Other Consoles in UK
Production of PS5 is Stalled by Lack of Parts for $1

Production of PS5 is Stalled by Lack of Parts for $1

In May, it will be half a year since the launch of PlayStation 5, and the purchase of Sony consoles remains difficult. The blame for the lack of hardware on the shelves turns out to be small chips, the production of which costs only a dollar.

hardware & software

Hubert Sledziewski

April 8, 2021

Production of PS5 is Stalled by Lack of Parts for $1
PS5 Has Serious Problem With Displaying SDR Image

PS5 Has Serious Problem With Displaying SDR Image

According to Digital Foundry experts, SDR content on PlayStation 5 is not displayed properly. Dark colors blend together and details present in a scene are lost.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

March 29, 2021

PS5 Has Serious Problem With Displaying SDR Image