Topic: console evolution
-
Steam Machine: Valve's Console Alternative, Not a Replacement
Valve's Steam Machine, launching in 2026, is designed to let PC gamers play their libraries on a TV, focusing on enhancing the living room experience rather than competing directly with traditional consoles. The company emphasizes that the Steam Machine is a PC, not a console, offering flexibilit...
Read More » -
Sony's £95 PlayStation Anniversary Photography Book Unveiled
Sony has released a 400-page photography book, "PlayStation: The First 30 Years," priced at £95, to celebrate the PlayStation's 30th anniversary in the UK, featuring unseen prototypes and design concepts from the console's evolution. A limited deluxe edition of the book, costing £245 and limited ...
Read More » -
Is a $1,000 Handheld the Future of Gaming?
The ROG Xbox Ally X, priced at $1,000, is a handheld Windows PC with an Xbox interface, signaling a shift away from traditional, subsidized console pricing models. Microsoft is redefining Xbox as a brand beyond a single console, releasing games on rival platforms and exploring hardware like the A...
Read More » -
Nintendo Switch 2 Attracts Major Third-Party Games Early On
The Nintendo Switch 2 is securing major third-party titles much closer to their original release dates, marking a strategic shift from past consoles. This approach includes near-simultaneous launches of multiplatform games and ports of demanding titles like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Read More »