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• Official PS5 and Xbox Game Preservation Efforts Miss the Mark. It's Up to Modders to Preserve History

  When corporate neglect turns classic libraries into electronic waste, jailbreaking evolves from digital rebellion into an act of historical preservation.

  2 hours, 10 minutes By Gabriel Zamora

  
• Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Is the Upgraded Console Worth $499?

  The Switch 2 beats the original in almost every way, but after a $50 price hike, it's even more expensive. Here's what you need to know to decide between them.

  4 days, 3 hours By Will Greenwald

  
• Sony PlayStation 5 vs. PlayStation 5 Pro: Should You Upgrade for GTA 6?

  The PlayStation 5 Pro is now only available from resellers for $1,200 or more. With GTA 6 on the way, should you drop over a grand on enhanced ray tracing, upscaling, and higher frame rates? I break down the differences between the two consoles.

  1 week, 3 days By Will Greenwald

  
• Tired of $70 Games? Build Your Own Raspberry Pi-Powered Retro Video Game Console Instead

  Want to play retro Nintendo, Sega, and Sony games? You can build your own classic game system with a Raspberry Pi board—it's easier than you might think.

  2 months, 3 weeks By Will Greenwald

  
• Forget the $900 PS5 Pro: This $250 Handheld Is the Smartest Way to Play PlayStation Games

  In the face of rising prices for everything from game consoles to physical discs, I've discovered that the updated PlayStation Portal is the best way to enjoy PS5 titles without draining my wallet.

  3 months, 4 weeks By Zackery Cuevas

  
• Valve Confirms Steam Machine, Steam Frame Will Arrive This Summer

  The release was announced in a blog post for developers, but pricing remains a mystery.

  4 months, 3 weeks By Jibin Joseph

  
• I Dig the ModRetro 64's Nostalgic Fun, Even If It's a Few Updates Short of Greatness

  Arriving on July 28 with a throwback aesthetic, the ModRetro 64 plays classic N64 games in 4K. I fired up a pre-production model to relive childhood favorites—did it give me the warm fuzzies?

  5 months By Zackery Cuevas

  
• 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.

  5 months, 2 weeks By Will Greenwald

  
• Steam Machine Incoming? Valve Imports Thousands of 'Game Consoles' Into the US

  Over the past few months, Valve has shipped over 100 tons of hardware from overseas.

  5 months, 3 weeks By Jon Martindale

  
• RIP Denuvo? All Games Protected by Controversial DRM Now Cracked

  The longtime nemesis of gamers everywhere has finally fallen.

  6 months By Jon Martindale

  
• 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.

  6 months 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.

  6 months, 2 weeks 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.

  6 months, 3 weeks By Zackery Cuevas

  
• Valve Code Hints at 'SteamGPT' Customer Support AI Chatbot

  The next time you have a problem with a game install, it's possible a chatbot will help you solve it.

  6 months, 3 weeks By Jon Martindale

  
• Windows Use Among Gamers Falls, Linux Tops 5% For the First Time

  SteamOS and incoming Steam Machines are only likely to accelerate the trend.

  6 months, 4 weeks By PCMag UK