Topic: hardware specs

  • Steam Machine: A Console Look Without the Console Price Tag

    Steam Machine: A Console Look Without the Console Price Tag

    Valve's Steam Machine will not be sold as a loss leader and will instead be priced comparably to a desktop PC with equivalent performance, aligning with PC market expectations. The hardware, featuring an AMD Zen 4 CPU and RDNA3 GPU, is designed to outperform the lower 70% of PCs in Valve's survey...

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  • Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE Review: Is It Worth It?

    Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE Review: Is It Worth It?

    The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE is a customizable gaming mouse with 12 programmable side buttons and adjustable positioning, designed for comfort and tailored to various hand sizes. It offers versatile connectivity through Slipstream wireless and Bluetooth, and integrates with Elgato Strea...

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  • Add Your PC Specs to Steam Reviews in New Beta

    Add Your PC Specs to Steam Reviews in New Beta

    Steam's beta client introduces an optional feature allowing users to automatically attach their PC hardware specifications to game reviews, providing greater context for performance feedback. This voluntary tool aims to make reviews more informative for purchasing decisions and offers developers ...

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  • NES-Style Mini PC Packs Ryzen AI 9 & Radeon 890M Power

    NES-Style Mini PC Packs Ryzen AI 9 & Radeon 890M Power

    The Retro X5 mini PC from Acemagic features a nostalgic Nintendo Entertainment System design and is powered by a modern AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. Its hardware, including the Radeon 890M graphics, promises performance superior to devices like the Steam Deck, with robust connectivity and exp...

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  • Is a $1,000 Steam Machine in Your Future?

    Is a $1,000 Steam Machine in Your Future?

    Industry experts are divided on the Steam Machine's price, with predictions ranging from an affordable $549 starting point to a premium $800-$900 range for the 512GB model. Some analysts suggest Valve may sell the hardware at cost or as a loss leader to expand the SteamOS user base, prioritizing ...

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  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to Harness Nintendo Switch 2's Full Power

    Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to Harness Nintendo Switch 2's Full Power

    Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will fully utilize the enhanced hardware of the Nintendo Switch 2, with the development team focused on maximizing the new system's potential rather than just porting the game. The Switch 2 version was delayed to ensure proper optimization and align with the console's la...

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  • iPhone Fold Design Revealed in Leaked 3D CAD Files

    iPhone Fold Design Revealed in Leaked 3D CAD Files

    Leaked 3D CAD renderings reveal the potential design of Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, including a unique form factor with a dual-camera system and a chassis featuring both rounded and squared-off corners. The design files show the device with a critical hinge mechanism on its flattened sides a...

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  • Boox's New Color E-Reader Hits US Market

    Boox's New Color E-Reader Hits US Market

    The Boox Palma 2 Pro color e-reader has launched in the U.S., featuring a 6.13-inch Kaleido 3 color E Ink screen with 4,096 colors, though color resolution is lower and images may appear muted. Powered by an octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage, it runs Android 15 with Google Play Stor...

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  • Steam Machine & Steam Frame: Your Top Questions Answered

    Steam Machine & Steam Frame: Your Top Questions Answered

    Valve is launching the Steam Machine, a compact living room PC console running SteamOS for TV gaming, and the Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset, both set for early 2026 to compete with major console makers. The Steam Machine offers performance comparable to or better than the PS5, supports 4K ...

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  • Foldable Screen Windows Gaming Handheld Unveiled

    Foldable Screen Windows Gaming Handheld Unveiled

    Lenovo's Legion Go Fold is a concept handheld gaming device featuring a foldable POLED screen and detachable controllers, offering versatile modes from a compact handheld to an 11.6-inch unfolded display or a mini laptop. The device is powered by high-end specs including an Intel Core Ultra 7 pro...

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  • Save 21% on Meta Quest 3S: Just £229 for Christmas

    Save 21% on Meta Quest 3S: Just £229 for Christmas

    Amazon has slashed the price of the Meta Quest 3S to a record low of £229.99 in the UK, making it an exceptionally affordable entry point into standalone VR and mixed reality. The headset is a complete, self-contained system requiring no PC, and the deal includes a three-month subscription to Met...

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  • Sound Blaster's Modular Hub: A Reconfigurable Audio Stream Deck

    Sound Blaster's Modular Hub: A Reconfigurable Audio Stream Deck

    Creative is launching the Re:Imagine, a modular audio control hub with customizable magnetic modules like buttons, dials, and screens, designed for managing sound equipment and digital workflows. The device is available through a Kickstarter campaign, with an estimated retail price of $500 and ea...

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  • New MacBook's Fun Colors Make It the Top Choice for Most

    New MacBook's Fun Colors Make It the Top Choice for Most

    A new, more affordable MacBook is rumored to challenge the MacBook Air's dominance by offering a lower entry price, appealing colors, and capable performance for everyday tasks. Its expected starting price of around $699 and vibrant color options are key factors aimed at attracting students, firs...

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  • Xbox Reveals Next-Gen Console Hardware: Project Helix

    Xbox Reveals Next-Gen Console Hardware: Project Helix

    Microsoft's next Xbox, internally called "Project Helix", will feature a fully custom-designed system-on-a-chip (SoC) for greater hardware efficiency and unique performance capabilities. The custom silicon is expected to heavily focus on enhanced AI and machine learning for smarter game worlds ...

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  • Snap's AR Glasses Add Star Wars, Avatar Minigames

    Snap's AR Glasses Add Star Wars, Avatar Minigames

    Snap is expanding its AR platform with new minigames from Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Synth Riders to build a compelling content library for the consumer Snap Specs launching in 2026. The company's strategy centers on Snap OS, a custom operating system that uses proprietary Lens St...

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