Gaming console

"After I Retired, PlayStation Became Just Like a PC": Ken Kutaragi Says Gaming Innovation Has Stalled

2026-10-10 17:00:37

Ken Kutaragi, widely known as the "father of PlayStation," previously served as chairman and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, the Sony subsidiary renamed Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2016. In ...

Xbox’s Next-Gen Project Helix Takes Aim at Steam With a Console, Handheld, and PC Device Family

2026-10-08 02:52:06

As Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox plans begin to take shape, Project Helix appears to be much more than a traditional home console. Instead, it will reportedly span an entire “family of devices,” ...

Sony PlayStation Patents Reveal Tap-to-Pay Controller and AI That Can Detect Errors, Write Its Own Patches

2026-09-24 21:17:48

Several recently surfaced patents from Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE) outline potential new PlayStation technology, including NFC-based data transfers and AI-powered system maintenance. If t ...

Former PlayStation Exec Shawn Layden on PC Strategy: Single-Player Narrative Games Expand IP Influence, Not Just Revenue

2026-07-01 18:39:49

Shawn Layden, former President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, recently discussed and defended PlayStation's past strategy of bringing its titles to PC. Layden stated that while console exc ...

Sony Earnings Call Hints PS6 Hardware Costs Could Top $1000 Amid Memory Crisis and Shift from Loss-Leader Console Sales

2026-06-30 03:40:03

While Sony has yet to officially unveil the PlayStation 6, the company recently addressed the potential pricing pressures facing its next-generation console. With AI data center demand driving up memo ...

Valve Refuses to Subsidize Steam Machine's $1,000+ Price Tag Amid Soaring RAM Costs, Citing No Traditional Console Loss Model

2026-06-24 17:08:27

Valve recently explained its decision not to subsidize the price of its new PC console, the Steam Machine. The device officially launched yesterday, with the 512GB version starting at $1,049. This pri ...

Valve's Steam Machine Starts at $1049, Sparks Debate—Random Invite System Deployed to Combat Scalpers, RAM Shortage

2026-06-23 04:16:51

After months of rumors, Valve has officially revealed the price for its new PC console, the "Steam Machine." The 512GB version will start at $1049, with reservations now available on the Steam platfor ...

Nintendo Explains Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike: Component Costs, Exchange Rates to Impact Future Operations

2026-05-14 00:17:03

Nintendo recently released a Q&A summary from its fiscal year ending March 2026 financial results briefing, explaining the reasons behind the price adjustment for the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo state ...

Valve's New Steam Controller Hides a Hilarious Secret: Drop It, And It Screams!

2026-05-13 20:55:44

Valve's new Steam Controller has recently become a hot topic after players unexpectedly discovered a hidden feature. Priced at $99, the controller is designed to enhance the gaming experience across P ...

Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Sparks Japan Rush, Retailers Add Credit Card Hurdles

2026-05-11 22:00:22

The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to get a price bump in Japan, and local gamers are scrambling to snag one before the hike hits. While reports suggest a global price increase for the Switch 2, with most ...

Nintendo Reportedly Under Pressure to Hike Switch 2 Price Amid Loss-Making Sales, Shareholder Scrutiny

2026-05-07 22:55:12

According to a report from Bloomberg, Nintendo is reportedly facing pressure to raise the price of its Nintendo Switch 2 console. This comes amid rising production costs and a continuous decline in it ...

Former Bluepoint Tech Lead: Sony's PC Strategy Shift May Be Driven by Valve's Growing Steam Console Ecosystem

2026-03-13 21:36:05

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has recently pursued a strategy of porting some PlayStation exclusive titles to PC, allowing PC players to experience games previously exclusive to consoles after ...

Gaming History Legend Lands in Museum: The Only Known Nintendo PlayStation Prototype Officially Acquired

2026-03-06 20:41:52

The National Videogame Museum (NVM) in the U.S. recently dropped a bombshell: they've snagged a truly legendary piece of gaming history – the mythical Nintendo PlayStation prototype! This bad boy is ...

Xbox's Next-Gen "Project Helix" Officially Revealed: New Microsoft Gaming CEO Confirms PC Game Compatibility

2026-03-06 17:26:01

Microsoft Gaming recently underwent a significant leadership change, with newly appointed CEO Asha Sharma making her first public address since taking the helm to discuss Xbox's future plans. Sharma o ...

AI Era Drives Up Hardware Costs: Is a Delayed Console Generation a Smarter Move for Gamers?

2026-02-23 21:00:33

As generative AI technology rapidly expands, hardware costs are steadily climbing, and the gaming industry is not immune. Gaming outlet Eurogamer recently published an article exploring how the consum ...

Nintendo Admits Switch 2 Overseas Sales Slightly Missed Expectations, Shuntaro Furukawa Highlights Japan's Success

2026-02-05 18:56:09

Nintendo finally addressed the buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2's international sales performance during its latest quarterly earnings call. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa admitted that hardwar ...

Steam Machine Launch Faces Delays: Valve Cites AI Hardware Shortage, Pricing Undecided as Q1 Target Slips

2026-02-05 17:01:31

Valve recently released an official blog post, acknowledging that while they had planned to announce the Steam Machine's pricing and official launch date, surging demand for AI applications has tighte ...

Hideki Kamiya Calls Out Nintendo Switch 2's Missing D-Pad, Says It Doesn't Fit His Gaming Lifestyle

2025-12-30 21:46:28

Even with Nintendo's next-gen Switch 2 absolutely crushing it in sales since launch, it hasn't dodged all the industry critiques. Legendary game designer Hideki Kamiya recently dropped a bombshell, pu ...

Steam Machine vs. PS5: IGN Breaks Down Specs, Price, and Game Library – Which Console Reigns Supreme?

2025-12-04 23:36:41

IGN recently published an in-depth analysis of Valve's upcoming 2026 console, the Steam Machine, exploring whether it can truly challenge the PlayStation 5 in the home console market. While its form f ...

Steam Machine: Release Date Speculation Heats Up; NAND Shortage Could Impact Initial Supply

2025-11-24 18:03:13

Since Valve first unveiled the Steam Machine, two major questions have dominated public discussion: its price and release date. While the official store page simply states "2026 release," a precise la ...