I just reviewed the Xbox Ally and answered your burning questions
I just reviewed the Xbox Ally and answered your burning questions It’s-a-me, Ally-o. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Hey! I’m Sean Hollister, and I’ve been The Verge‘s unofficial handheld gaming PC reviewer since 2022, when the Steam Deck and kin took over my life. (I also helped launch this website back in […]
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox What does “Xbox” mean? Some might say it can only refer to a box-shaped Microsoft game machine. Others will argue it’s a collection of Xbox-native titles like Halo, Gears, Forza, and Fable. I think most would probably agree it’s a game console experience, a […]
Edifier’s new wireless speaker looks like a gaming PC
Edifier's new wireless speaker looks like a gaming PC It takes up as much room as a desktop PC, but Edifier’s Cyber is just a speaker. | Image: Edifier With RGB lighting, exposed electronics, and a full color screen inside a transparent enclosure, Edifier’s latest desktop accessory can easily be mistaken for a decked out […]
Fractal’s first gaming headset is as refreshingly elegant as its PC cases
Fractal's first gaming headset is as refreshingly elegant as its PC cases This headset includes a magnetic charging dock that removes almost all the friction usually involved in charging a headset. Not many gaming headsets have a Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic, which is why Fractal’s $199.99 Scape caught my eye. Like many of Fractal’s PC cases, […]
512GB microSD Express cards for Switch 2 are cheaper than ever right now
512GB microSD Express cards for Switch 2 are cheaper than ever right now The 512GB card is on sale for $88.47 ($31 off) If you’re a Nintendo Switch 2 owner who mostly buys digital games as opposed to cartridges (like me!), its 256GB of internal storage will run out quickly. Buying a microSD Express card […]
Meta wants its metaverse everywhere
Meta wants its metaverse everywhere Horizon Central, the town square of Meta’s metaverse, already runs on the new Meta Horizon game engine. This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. The glasses stole the show: When Meta held […]
Switch 2 accessories that I recommend are cheaper than ever during October Prime Day
Switch 2 accessories that I recommend are cheaper than ever during October Prime Day This Switch 2’s screen is covered with a glossy screen protector, which is an add-on I recommend to everyone. | Image: Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is here, and it’s proving to be a good opportunity […]
The Supreme Court didn’t save Google from Epic, and now the clock is ticking
The Supreme Court didn't save Google from Epic, and now the clock is ticking In August, Google had just two weeks to begin cracking open Android, and to stop forcing app developers to use its own payment systems, after Epic Games won its Google lawsuit for the second time. Now, Google has just over two […]
Logitech’s new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off
Logitech's new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off The MX Master 4 is Logitech’s latest wireless mouse in the MX series, featuring a new haptics-equipped thumb grip that can provide tactile feedback while multitasking. It just launched last week at $119.99, but Best Buy has it available in multiple color schemes for […]
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord I know, it’s “studied the blade,” but you got it, right? Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can’t compete with the Steam Deck on price, so they’re trying giant handhelds, 3D handhelds, more familiar and […]