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GDP, a China-based developer of high-quality mini laptops running Windows, UMPC, and Android handheld game consoles has bumped the current Win Max 2 handheld-laptop hybrid gaming machine from a Ryzen 7 8840U to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" APU, among other upgrades. The company claims that the newly-improved...
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The two biggest criticisms surrounding Apple's Vision Pro headset are the cost of entry—at $3,499 for the base model and an optional $499 fee for an AppleCare+ plan, it's anything but cheap—and lack of interesting apps purpose built for the device, especially when it comes to gaming. Well, the current iteration of the...
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Since the launch of the Steam Deck, PC handheld devices have become a hot segment in the gaming market. Though, the only one capable of officially running SteamOS has been Valve’s device. However, it appears as if this might not be the case for much longer. The company has introduced some changes to its brand...
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The handheld arms race continues to heat up, this time with some tidbits of information for a potential Lenovo Legion Go S. The original Legion Go was released in November of 2023, featuring AMD's Ryzen Z1 chip. The refreshed Legion Go S supposedly will be packing the latest AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, which is a Rembrandt...
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Bethesda has opened up early access for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle ahead of the game's broad release on Monday, December 9, and right cue, NVIDIA has come out with optimized GPU drivers to squeeze the most performance possible out of your GeForce RTX GPU. The latest GPU—version 566.36 WHQL—also includes some...
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GOG continues to work towards more consumer friendly options in the gaming space by expanding its Game Preservation Program that it launched earlier this year. This program “ensures classic games remain playable on modern systems, even after their developers stopped supporting them.” With the company promising that...
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The console wars have been ongoing in competitive fashion for the last few decades, but that may be changing in the future. Sony's original PlayStation was a significant disrupter of the early battle between Sega and Nintendo, and it continues on its streak today. The ex-boss of PlayStation recently had an interview...
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Recently rebranded Halo Studios is gifting Halo Infinite players a seasonal treat with the Operation: Snowbound event, which will run from December 3, 2024 to January 7, 2025. This content update brings some new gameplay modes and several maps sporting a wintry wrinkle that longtime players will appreciate seeing...
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During an interview with the BBC, co-CEO of PlayStation Herman Hulst was asked about the role of AI in game development. It’s an important question as AI continues to occupy an increasing role in business operations, and the gaming industry is facing a brutal year with thousands of layoffs and studio closures. The...
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Two things you can always count on when it comes to Indiana Jones are his iconic leather jacket and his trusty whip. Three things, if you add his fedora into the mix. It looks like all three will be included in Bethesda's upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game, and if you're planning to play on PC, there's a...
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So here's the thing, even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are officially in the rear view mirror (with record online spending this year, no less), it's not as though retailers are slowing down with the deluge of deals. And we don't mean crummy bargains that are largely bogus or otherwise not all that interesting...
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Key Takeaways: Updated Xe2 GPU architecture offers increased performance, efficiency and compatibility. Intel Arc B580 and B570 graphics cards are priced aggressively and target the mid-range market . Arc B580 claimed to deliver significantly better than GeForce RTX 4060 performance. Arc B580 cards will be available...
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There are three certainties in life—death, taxes, and rumors surrounding Nintendo's next game console. We want no part of the first too, but regarding the latter, the latest leak purportedly offers up a first glimpse of Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console (or whatever it ends up being called), and in particular the...
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Even after several delays, the launch of one of Xbox’s big Fall titles, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, was less than ideal, and as a result, review scores were a mixed bag due to the various issues encountered by reviewers. However, the game’s developer, GSC Game World, has released a new patch that tackles a...
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You didn't really think Intel was finished with its foray into discrete GPUs, did you? Confirming otherwise, Intel basically just confirmed that it's planning to launch its next-gen Arc Battlemage lineup this Tuesday, December 3 (tomorrow) at 6:00am Pacific / 9:00am Eastern. We'll have to wait until then to see...
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No Man's Sky made some big promises before its release on PC and PS4 in 2016, showing off trailers of incredible alien creatures and unfathomable landscapes. But when gamers landed on their first planets, they found there really wasn't much to do. The game's reviews tanked, but Hello Games didn't give up. Now, eight...
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While some retailers and companies got a jump start on the Black Friday festivities, by and large, Nintendo held strong until the actual day-of-savings was upon us, which it now is. And with it comes a host of discounts for Nintendo Switch owners, including somewhat rare markdowns on popular games that, years after...
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After weeks of teasers and early discounts to whet your appetite for the big day, Black Friday is finally here. With it comes a barrage of bargains as retailers kick things into high gear. Whether you're looking for a discounted coffee maker or a gaming laptop deal, or practically anything else, there's a good chance...
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First and foremost, let us at HotHardware wish everyone who celebrates turkey day a very happy Thanksgiving! Now, before the family arrives for a feast of cooked bird and all the fixings (which hopefully doesn't descend into a food fight over politics), feast your eyes on these gaming laptop deals we've rounded up...
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Tencent has just unveiled a gaming console, dubbed the Sunday Dragon 3D One, with a rather impressive 11-inch display, Intel Core Ultra 7 258V "Lunar Lake" processor (with Intel Arc 140V graphics), and built-in 3D with eye-tracking, for games that support it without the need for special glasses. The controllers can be...
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Samsung is reportedly on track to release the world's first and fastest 27-inch OLED panel with a 500Hz refresh rate. This display (pun intended) of one-upmanship over current refresh rate champs from the likes of LG and ASUS will likely bring in more 500Hz (and faster) options in 2025 for competitive gamers needing...
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We're not throwing shade on Sony's beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro console, and if that's your jam, then more power to you. However, if you're more into PC gaming, we have some delightful news to share. Black Friday week is upon us and that means there are copious deals on desktop gaming PCs and laptops, including a...
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