Sony’s PlayStation Portal just got a rare discount for Black Friday
Sony's PlayStation Portal just got a rare discount for Black Friday The PlayStation Portal has only gotten better since its launch in 2023. Deals on Sony’s PlayStation 5 are much more common than those on its PlayStation Portal, the handheld that can remotely stream games from the console via Wi-Fi. But for Black Friday, the […]
The Asus Falcata Hall effect split gaming keyboard is $140 off right now
The Asus Falcata Hall effect split gaming keyboard is $140 off right now The Falcata takes up so much less desk space than the Kinesis Freestyle Edge RGB I use, and it works wirelessly, if you want. I recently published a review of the Asus Falcata, a 75-percent Hall effect gaming keyboard split in half […]
Windows handhelds are getting the new Xbox Full Screen Experience tomorrow
Windows handhelds are getting the new Xbox Full Screen Experience tomorrow Microsoft will start rolling out its new Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) to Windows-based handhelds on November 21st. The full screen mode for the Xbox app originally shipped on the Xbox Ally devices last month, providing a more console-like navigation experience on top of […]
Windows on Arm is now ready for gaming thanks to some big changes
Windows on Arm is now ready for gaming thanks to some big changes Last year Qualcomm promised that games would “just work” on its Snapdragon X Elite laptops, but in my testing I found that was far from the case. Now, a year on, Windows on Arm is a lot more ready for gaming, thanks […]
Nvidia says its AI GPUs are sold out, grows data center by $10B in a single quarter
Nvidia says its AI GPUs are sold out, grows data center by $10B in a single quarter Nvidia just sold more AI chips than it’s ever sold before, blowing past its estimates in its Q3 2026 earnings. Not only did it pull in a record $57 billion in revenue – and roughly $4,000 of pure […]
Screw it, I’m installing Linux
Screw it, I'm installing Linux Penguin not actual size. This time I’m really going to do it. I am going to put Linux on my gaming PC. Calling it now. 2026 is the year of Linux on the desktop. Or at least on mine. Linux has been a perfectly viable desktop OS for ages. But […]
Sony is taking $100 off its PS5 consoles for Black Friday
Sony is taking $100 off its PS5 consoles for Black Friday Sony is cutting the price of its PS5 consoles by $100 for Black Friday. Deals include a PS5 Digital Edition 825GB Fortnite bundle for $399.99 and a 1TB PS5 Fortnite bundle for $449.99 — both ship with exclusive Fortnite in-game content and 1,000 V-Bucks. […]
The Asus Falcata is an ambitious split ergo gaming keyboard that falls short
The Asus Falcata is an ambitious split ergo gaming keyboard that falls short Each half is compact, and they fit together for easy travel. Hall effect gaming keyboards aren’t uncommon. But Asus’ ROG Falcata is the only one that’s also a split ergonomic keyboard, aimed at alleviating wrist, hand, or arm pain. For the luxury […]
The Steam Machine feels like the TV gaming PC I’ve always wanted
The Steam Machine feels like the TV gaming PC I've always wanted The morning of Monday, October 27th, I started my workweek by asking my colleagues at The Verge for advice on buying a gaming PC. I wanted a small, portable, and semi-powerful machine that could easily sit beneath my living room TV and occasionally […]
The Meta Quest 3S is $50 off and comes with a $50 gift card and a game
The Meta Quest 3S is $50 off and comes with a $50 gift card and a game You don’t have to wait two more weeks to pick up a great gadget as a gift; early Black Friday deals are in full swing. Case in point: Best Buy is offering the 128GB Meta Quest 3S for […]