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  • A young man wearing a headset playing a gaming PC.

    How SCSKiller is trying to fix shader stuttering in PC games

    By Dave Meikleham 1 hour ago

    This free app claims to defeat shader compilation in modern PC titles, but does it deliver? We tested it on games that are notorious for stuttering,

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  • Front view of the PS2 against a blue background.

    The best-selling game console of all time is over 25 years old

    By Will Shanklin 5 hours ago

    Sony shipped over 160 million PlayStation 2 units over its 13-year run.

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  • NVIDIA DLSS 4 in Dune: Awakening

    NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 has presets you should know about

    By Dave Meikleham 7 hours ago

    These tweaks can help you squeeze better performance and cleaner visuals from your favorite PC gaming titles on multiple types of hardware.

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  • A PlayStation 5 in front of a soundbar.

    What is the difference between rest mode and shutdown for your PlayStation 5?

    By Kris Holt 9 hours ago

    Rest mode is more convenient, but shutting the console off could give you more peace of mind.

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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshot of a standoff involving police and a high-end yacht on a canal in front of a mansion.

    GTA 6 is targeting 30 fps and has ray-tracing support on PS5 Pro

    By Kris Holt 9 hours ago

    Xbox Cloud Gaming support means you’ll be able to stream GTA6 on Xbox One.

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  • Screenshot of GTA 6 showing a business jet flying over the 'Vice City' sign at dusk

    GTA 6 is now available for preload if you have a spare 212GB

    By Steve Dent 15 hours ago

    With its release just nine days away, Grand Theft Auto VI is now available for preloading on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

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  • A Nintendo Switch 2 system sitting among a pile of game boxes.

    5 Nintendo Switch 2 features everyone should know about

    By Ben Stegner 1 day ago

    From finding hidden controllers to sharing games with others, improve your gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 with these useful features.

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  • Two pairs of wireless speakers in black and white.

    PlayStation delays its Pulse Elevate wireless speakers indefinitely due to a production issue

    By Kris Holt 1 day ago

    The speakers were initially supposed to arrive on November 12.

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  • Nacon's Revolution 5 Unlimited controller on a table with its interchangeable parts.

    Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited controller review: More customization than I can handle

    By Mat Smith 1 day ago

    Nacon's new controller aims to rival Sony’s own DualSense Edge.

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  • Holding up the tip of a DisplayPort video cable.

    At what length do DisplayPort cables start giving you trouble?

    By Roger Fingas 2 days ago

    If you're on the market for a new DisplayPort cable, it's worth keeping in mind that longer doesn't always mean better. This length is when trouble begins.

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  • A PlayStation-branded (custom) arcade machine.

    You can have a PlayStation arcade machine at home, but there's a huge caveat

    By Will Shanklin 2 days ago

    The $1,000-plus price is only part of the problem.

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  • Xbox Series X console on a brown table

    What does the Xbox Series X have that the Playstation 5 Pro doesn't?

    By Matt Tate 2 days ago

    While the PlayStation 5 Pro is the most powerful games console, the Xbox Series X offers features like Smart Delivery and Quick Resume.

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  • Close-up of gaming app icons like PlayStation, Xbox and Steam in a folder on an iPhone home screen.

    5 underrated PlayStation App features

    By Ben Stegner 2 days ago

    The PlayStation App offers its users certain features that will make their lives easier, especially if they really love playing on their console.

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  • A line-up of pro gamers at a MOBA esports tournament in South Korea

    Pro Gamers typically don't use OLED monitors, but you most definitely can

    By Dave Meikleham 2 days ago

    Big tournaments favor LCD monitors, though perhaps not for the reasons you suspect. We'll explain why normal gamers can and should embrace OLED displays.

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  • The PlayStation Store on a PS5, showing a variety of titles available with PS Plus.

    Your digital game library is yours, until it's not

    By Luke James 2 days ago

    Digital games you "buy" can be taken away at any time, and there are fewer options than ever for true game ownership.

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  • A pile of retro Nintendo games for the N64, NES, and SNES

    The game reverse engineering community is the latest casualty of AI

    By Deven McClure 2 days ago

    For years, decompilation communities thrived on the challenge of breaking down video games to their core code and adapting them. Then AI tools ruined the fun.

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  • The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle on a red background.

    Why you shouldn't remove the screen protector film on your Nintendo Switch 2

    By Maddie Fisher 3 days ago

    The Switch 2 comes with a protective film on its screen, and you may be tempted to peel it off. Here's why you shouldn't.

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  • White PS5 standing vertically with controller.

    Why you should never put your PlayStation 5 on a carpeted floor

    By Thomas Godwin 3 days ago

    The PlayStation 5 needs to stay cool when playing games, and a carpet is a literal hotbed. Here's the best ways to store a PS5 while keeping it cool.

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  • A DualSense controller alongside six PS5 game boxes.

    What discs can a PlayStation 5 play?

    By Yoni Yardeni 3 days ago

    The PS5 can't play every disc that the PS3 and PS4 were compatible with, but most of what you'll want to play and watch is supported.

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  • Man playing a soccer game on a video game console at night.

    What does NAT type mean for online gaming?

    By Ben Stegner 3 days ago

    If you regularly play online games, you may have noticed a setting called NAT type or even got an alert about it. Here's what it means and why it matters.

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  • A photo of the box the Ryzen 7 5800X3D comes in.

    Is AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU still worth buying in 2026?

    By Igor Bonifacic 3 days ago

    I've never regretted owning the 5800X3D, but before you spend $349 on a previous generation CPU, there are a few questions worth asking yourself.

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  • A screenshot showing some of the things you can do Steam's overlay.

    5 things you didn't know Steam's overlay could do

    By Igor Bonifacic 3 days ago

    Steam's overlay hides several useful tools beyond its familiar chat window, including features that can help you play, stay organized, and connect with friends.

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  • Two people going through the TSA bag scanner line as an agent grabs a suitcase.

    What gamers should know when bringing their consoles through TSA

    By Deven McClure 3 days ago

    You're allowed to bring your game consoles through the TSA line, but what exactly you need to do depends on the airport and console size.

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  • An Xbox Series X posing as the monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

    Why PlayStation can't hold a candle to Xbox's backward compatibility

    By Roger Fingas 3 days ago

    Sony offers some older titles on the PS5, but nowhere near the amount that Microsoft added to its Xbox catalogs. It came down to one decision, made years ago.

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  • Screenshot of the Xbox PC app, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and other games featured in tiles.

    The Xbox PC app is getting a speed boost

    By Will Shanklin 5 days ago

    The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster.

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  • A Nintendo Switch2 console in front of a TV.

    Switch 2 sales fell by almost 40 percent after Nintendo increased prices

    By Mariella Moon 6 days ago

    Nintendo reports higher profit but substantially lower Switch 2 sales after it increased console prices.

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  • A PlayStation 5 controller is shown with various PS5 games

    Sony is selling more PS5 games but still struggling to meet console demand

    By Steve Dent 6 days ago

    Despite market conditions making PS5 consoles expensive and hard to get, Sony's gaming division had a solid quarter.

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