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GameSir’s Pocket Taco has a new, retro look
GameSir has given its Pocket Taco mobile controller a fresh coat of paint with a new Voltage Purple colourway just a few months after the accessory first launched. The new version swaps the original retro grey finish for a translucent purple shell. This design feels like a nod to classic handheld consoles. Unlike the Kickstarter-exclusive Atomic Purple edition, which…
These N64-inspired 8BitDo gaming peripherals are uttery stunning
8BitDo is celebrating the Nintendo 64’s 30th anniversary with new versions of two of its most popular accessories. It is giving the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller a translucent blue makeover inspired by the classic console. The new “Clear Blue” editions were initially announced in China. However, both products are also heading to the US,…
Valve’s Steam Machine costs over $1000 – without a controller
Valve has finally opened reservations for the Steam Machine, and it’s not exactly cheap. The new Steam Machine starts at $1049/£879 for the 512GB model, and that price does not include Valve’s new Steam Controller. If you want the controller bundled in, the price rises to $1128/$938. That gives buyers a small discount on the…
Samsung built a Spider-Man tracker you can actually use this summer
Samsung is turning a fictional gadget from the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day into a real-world experience. The company has announced SpideyTracker.com, an interactive website inspired by a key feature from the new Marvel film. In Brand New Day, Peter Parker’s friend Ned Leeds creates a website that helps New Yorkers track Spider-Man’s whereabouts in real time. Samsung has…
Viral Android handheld gets a new 12GB RAM model, with a catch
Retroid has brought back the 12GB RAM configuration of the internet-famous Pocket 6, returning it to the lineup at the same $279 price point as the discontinued version. The original 12GB RAM variant was pulled from sale earlier this year after Retroid cited the rising cost of RAM and storage, leaving the Pocket 6 available…
Nintendo has made a big change that’ll made it harder for Switch 2 scalpers
Nintendo has moved to tighten access to the multi-language Switch 2 at its official Japanese store, introducing an account playtime requirement designed to filter out resellers targeting the console’s lower Japanese retail price. The multi-language model has become a reseller magnet because it costs considerably less in Japan than in several international markets, giving bulk…
The Switch 2 is getting a more repair-friendly battery – but not for everyone
Nintendo has confirmed it will produce a more repairable Switch 2 console as a result of EU regulation and a February 2027 compliance deadline. However, whether the updated model will launch outside the EU remains unclear. EU regulation is pushing Nintendo toward a more repairable Switch 2, with the company confirming it will produce versions…
Asus ROG Ally X20 doubles down on OLED and style for its 20th anniversary
Asus has marked the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers brand with a new handheld gaming PC, the ROG Ally X20, unveiled at Computex 2026. While it shares its overall design language with the ROG Xbox Ally X, the X20 introduces a range of changes that push it in a more premium, display-focused direction.…
The Witcher 3 is 10 years old – and it’s somehow getting another expansion
CD Projekt Red and Fool’s Theory are sending Geralt of Rivia back into The Witcher 3 nearly a decade after launch. A new expansion titled Songs of the Past is scheduled for 2027. The surprise announcement confirms that the 2015 RPG still isn’t finished with new content. The long-rumoured expansion is in development for PS5, Xbox Series…
LG’s first 1000Hz gaming monitor is coming very soon
LG is pushing gaming monitor refresh rates into genuinely ridiculous territory. The company has confirmed that its new UltraGear 25G590B will launch later this year. It will become the first 1080p gaming monitor capable of hitting a native 1000Hz refresh rate. Up until now, manufacturers have generally limited the few monitors flirting with 1000Hz to…