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• These 7 Accessibility Features Make the Nintendo Switch 2 Much Easier to Use

  Whether you have sight, hearing, motor, or vocal difficulties, the Switch 2 has features to help accommodate you. Here's how to access and use them.

  1 week, 5 days By Will Greenwald
• Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Should You Buy the Switch 2 Before the Price Hike Kicks In?

  The original Switch remains a revolutionary console-handheld hybrid with a strong library. The Switch 2 is even better, but more expensive—and it's about to get a lot pricier in September. I tell you which one is best after extensively testing both systems.

  2 weeks, 4 days By Will Greenwald
• Sony PlayStation 5 vs. PlayStation 5 Pro: Is the PSSR Boost Worth the $899 Price Tag?

  The PlayStation 5 Pro now costs at least $250 more than the base PS5—but does the enhanced ray tracing, upscaling, and frame rates make it the superior console and value? I break down the notable differences between the Sony systems to help you make a purchase that fits your budget.

  4 weeks, 1 day By Will Greenwald
• The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories

  The original Nintendo Switch is still an impressive home console and handheld, but you can expand its functionality with these cool accessories and peripherals.

  1 month By Will Greenwald
• Don't Pay $900 for a PS5 Pro: This $250 PlayStation Portal Is All You Need

  I've discovered that the updated PlayStation Portal is a smart way to enjoy PS5 games without emptying my wallet due to the worsening RAM crisis.

  1 month, 1 week By Zackery Cuevas
• Who Needs the Pricey PS5 Pro? The $250 PlayStation Portal Is Sony's Answer to the RAM Crisis

  As memory prices spiral out of control, I've found that the updated PlayStation Portal is a smart way to enjoy PS5 games without emptying my bank account.

  1 month, 2 weeks By Zackery Cuevas
• Can't Afford a PS5? Here's How to Upgrade Your PS4 for Faster Load Times

  The PS5 Pro will soon be $900, forcing many gamers to stick with their older console. If you have time to tinker, here's how to install an SSD in your PS4 to give it a speed boost.

  1 month, 3 weeks By Whitson Gordon
• Valve Says New Steam Machine, Controller, and Frame Will Still Land in 2026

  Despite a pessimistic sounding now-deleted blog post highlighting challenges caused by the current memory shortage, Valve later said it still plans to ship the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame in 2026.

  2 months, 2 weeks By Will Mccurdy
• Considering a PS5 Pro? I've Had It for a Year and Don't Think It's Worth $749

  The PlayStation 5 Pro's extra (and expensive) processing power remains nebulous more than a year after the system's release.

  3 months, 1 week By Zackery Cuevas
• Memory Shortage Could Raise Switch 2 Price, Delay PlayStation 6

  The PlayStation 6 may not arrive until 2028 or 2029, sources tell Bloomberg.

  3 months, 1 week By Jibin Joseph
• Holy Moly! Nintendo Actually Fixed This Annoying Switch 1 Feature on Switch 2

  The Switch 2 has more power and sharper graphics than its predecessor, but I'm also impressed by how much easier it is to share screenshots and videos.

  3 months, 3 weeks By Jason Cohen
• Can Linux Gaming Really Take On Windows? One Collective Is Betting Yes

  Bazzite, Asus Linux, ShadowBlip, PikaOS, and Fyra Labs will work with other partners to jointly accelerate Linux gaming.

  3 months, 3 weeks By Jon Martindale
• Chinese Modder Combines Xbox Series S, PS5, and Switch 2 in a Single Console

  With a single power source and HDMI cable, the console is surprisingly lean.

  4 months By PCMag UK
• Chinese Modder Combines Xbox Series S, PS5, and Switch 2 in a Single Console

  With a single power source and HDMI cable, the console is surprisingly lean.

  4 months By PCMag UK
• After a Year With the PS5 Pro, I'm Still Not Convinced It Was Worth the Money

  The $749 PlayStation 5 Pro flexes serious hardware muscle, yet a year later, its benefits remain surprisingly hard to see.

  5 months By Zackery Cuevas