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'Elite Dangerous' developer cancels all future console content updates
Frontier Developments has cancelled further development of Elite Dangerous on console and will no longer release a console version of its Odyssey expansion.
Valve's Steam Deck might be easier to repair than you think
Valve's Steam Deck is easier to repair than it seemed at first blush, but the battery could be a pain to replace.
Nintendo Switch is $20 off for Amazon Prime members at Woot
The Nintendo Switch is available at a $20 discount at Woot if you're an Amazon Prime member.
The Xbox Series S is 7 percent off at Woot
If you've been trying to buy a next-gen console, you're no doubt aware that it's been quite a challenge due to component shortages
Sony will begin selling official PlayStation 5 covers next month
After shutting down third-party PS5 console covers with legal threats, Sony has launched its own official $55 PlayStation five colors.
NES and SNES creator Masayuki Uemura dies at 78
Masayuki Uemura, the lead creator of the NES and SNES, has died at 78.
Streamlabs accused of copying material for its console streaming platform
Streamlabs has been accused of copying web material and naming schemes for its new console streaming platform, and major streamers are threatening to leave.
Panic's Playdate handheld is delayed until 2022
Panic has pushed back the launch of its Playdate portable to 2022.
Valve's Steam Deck won't ship until 2022
Valve has delayed the launch of its Steam Deck handheld PC to the start of 2022.
Microsoft Insider update offers easier Twitch streaming on Xbox consoles
Microsoft has announced that it's introducing "Console Live Streaming" on its latest update Xbox Insider preview, making Twitch streaming much simpler.
Seagate now offers a 2TB expansion card for your Xbox Series X/S
Seagate has introduced a 2TB Storage Expansion Card for the Xbox Series X and S to effectively triple your console's storage.
Dbrand says its latest PS5 faceplates will survive Sony’s legal wrath
Accessory maker Dbrand is back with a new set of PlayStation 5 faceplates, and this time it says it won't get into legal trouble.
Dbrand stops selling PS5 faceplates after Sony issues legal threats
Dbrand has stopped selling its PlayStation 5 faceplates after Sony issued a cease and desist warning.
Try to fix Valve’s Steam Deck at your own peril
Valve has shared a video teardown of its Steam Deck game console, but the clip makes a strong case against opening the system yourself.
Sony is making it harder to buy PS3 and Vita games
Sony is disabling credit card and PayPal payments for the PS3 and Vita stores on October 27th, making it difficult to buy games for the aging systems.
Reports show no 'practical difference' between Sony's PS5 models
Working together, Digital Foundry and Gamers Nexus conducted an independent teardown and analysis of the console.
Nintendo significantly cuts Switch price in Europe
Nintendo has officially lowered the suggested retail price of the base Switch model in Europe, hopefully presaging a similar drop in the US.
Sony's revised PS5 model has a smaller, lighter heatsink
Sony's first revised PS5 has a smaller heatsink that saves a lot of weight — but it might come at a cost.
NES and SNES designer retires from Nintendo after nearly 40 years
The designer of the NES and SNES, Lance Barr, is retiring from Nintendo after nearly 40 years at the company.
The Switch is the first console to sweep Japan's game sales chart in 33 years
The Nintendo Switch is reportedly the first console to sweep Japan's game sales chart since the Famicom in 1988.