Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma’s first memo on the future of Xbox
Read Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma's first memo on the future of Xbox Microsoft gaming boss Phil Spencer has just announced he’s leaving the company after 12 years leading Xbox and nearly 40 at Microsoft in total. His replacement: Asha Sharma, formerly head of development for Microsoft’s AI enterprise teams. Before that, she was COO […]
Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem
Abxylute's new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem Gaming accessory company Abxylute has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming N6 and GameCube-style N9C Switch 2 dock-style controllers. If the ergonomics of Nintendo’s Joy-Cons don’t jibe with you, these aim to be solid alternatives, particularly for people with medium-to-large-size hands. Both of Abxylute’s […]
Valve’s Steam Deck OLED will be ‘intermittently’ out of stock because of the RAM crisis
Valve's Steam Deck OLED will be 'intermittently' out of stock because of the RAM crisis Valve has updated the Steam Deck OLED website to say that the PC gaming handheld may be out of stock “intermittently in some regions due to memory and storage shortages.” The Steam Deck OLED has been out of stock in […]
Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage
Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage It may take Sony another three years to give the PS5 (pictured) a successor. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling squeezed by RAM shortages as demand from AI data centers takes up an increasing […]
Logitech’s new Superstrike is a faster, more customizable gaming mouse
Logitech's new Superstrike is a faster, more customizable gaming mouse Enthusiast gaming keyboard tech has made the jump to gaming mice – well, to one gaming mouse so far. The $179.99 Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is the first to feature analog sensors that use induction to register clicks faster than microswitches used in many […]
The Pocket Taco is the best way to turn your phone into a Game Boy
The Pocket Taco is the best way to turn your phone into a Game Boy My ongoing quest to turn my iPhone into one of my favorite consoles of all time has led me to a curiously named controller. GameSir’s Pocket Taco is only barely pocketable, and distinctly lacking in taco fillings, but for $35, […]
Steam beta lets users add their PC specs to reviews
Steam beta lets users add their PC specs to reviews User reviews on Steam may get more informative after a Steam Client Beta update released on Thursday, which adds an option for users to attach their hardware specs to game reviews. Steam users have always been able to share their specs in the text of […]
How Gorilla Tag is weathering the VR winter
How Gorilla Tag is weathering the VR winter Monke gather in Gorilla Tag. | Another Axiom 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 VR industry has been on edge since Meta’s massive job cuts earlier this […]
Ayaneo’s new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs
Ayaneo's new Windows handheld will cost up to $4,299 with maxed out specs The Next 2 features a 9.06-inch OLED screen with an adjustable refresh rate. | Image: Ayaneo Ayaneo opened preorders for its next Windows 11 handheld and it looks like a powerhouse. The Ayaneo Next 2 is 13.45 inches wide, 10.3-inches tall, and […]
Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup
Discord says 'vast majority' of users won't see its new age verification setup On Tuesday, Discord released an update clarifying that the “vast majority of people can continue using Discord exactly as they do today,” without needing to use a face scan or ID to verify their age so they can use the platform without […]