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PS5 Pro’s new beta replaces PSSR with PSSR 2.0 across all supported titles

07-Aug-2026, 7:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony's latest PS5 beta automatically enables PSSR 2.0 on all PS5 Pro games, yielding sharper visuals and fewer frame-rate drops without requiring manual setup.

Sony has quietly introduced a welcome quality-of-life improvement for PS5 Pro owners in its latest system software beta. The update automatically enables PSSR 2.0 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2.0) for supported games, removing the need to dig through system settings to activate the enhanced upscaling technology manually. Previously, players had to switch on the "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" option themselves before games could take advantage of the improved image reconstruction. With the new beta installed, that setting is enabled by...

Fanatical’s August Platinum Collection lets you pick from 17 Steam games

06-Aug-2026, 8:30 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Fanatical’s premier monthly bundle returns, allowing you to build your ultimate gaming collection and secure major discounts!

Fanatical has launched another one of its monthly Build Your Own bundles, and this time it's the August 2026 Platinum Collection taking center stage. Featuring 17 Steam games across a wide range of genres, the latest promotion offers everything from horror and co-op adventures to roguelites, simulations, and action games. According to Fanatical, 12 of the included titles are appearing in a bundle for the first time. Like other Build Your Own promotions, the price depends on how many games you...

Humble Choice’s August lineup features Like a Dragon, Dead Cells and 6 more

06-Aug-2026, 5:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

The Humble Choice Bundle lineup for August 2026 has been revealed, and one of the prominent titles featured on the list is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

August has arrived, which means it's time for a brand-new Humble Choice lineup. This month's selection is now live, giving subscribers eight Steam games for the usual monthly price of $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49. With no credible leaks beforehand, the reveal came as a genuine surprise, and it's one of the stronger Choice bundles Humble has offered in recent months. Leading the pack is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest mainline entry in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's long-running...

Loot, survive and conquer with Green Man Gaming’s new Gearbox Collection

06-Aug-2026, 12:30 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

This action-packed bundle features seven games, bringing together some of Gearbox's biggest worlds and boldest experiences.

Green Man Gaming has rolled out another game bundle to kick off August, this time focusing entirely on Gearbox Entertainment's catalog. The new Gearbox Entertainment Collection brings together seven Steam games across three pricing tiers, making it an appealing option for fans of shooters, co-op adventures, strategy games, and action RPGs. As with most tiered bundles, spending more unlocks additional games. The entry-level option costs $5 / €5 / £4.50 and includes two titles: Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced...

Steam Frame price leak dashes hopes of an affordable standalone VR headset

04-Aug-2026, 11:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Due to memory shortages and escalating chip expenses, the price of the Steam Frame may have been driven up even higher than previously feared.

Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset could end up carrying an even steeper price tag than previously expected. According to Valve insider Tyler McVicker, the standalone headset may launch for as much as $1,500 (approximately €1,290 / £1,120), a significant jump from his earlier estimate of around $1,100. The Steam Frame marks Valve's return to the VR market following the retirement of the Valve Index. Unlike its predecessor, the new headset is designed to function as both a standalone device and...

Steam’s Cyberpunk Fest is live with huge discounts on futuristic PC games

04-Aug-2026, 6:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Steam’s Cyberpunk Fest is live now through August 10, featuring a wide variety if discounted cyberpunk-themed games, demos, and upcoming titles.

Steam has kicked off another themed event, and this week's spotlight belongs to Cyberpunk Fest. Running for the next seven days, the sale celebrates everything from dystopian RPGs and futuristic shooters to neon-soaked city builders inspired by classics like Blade Runner. Alongside hefty discounts, the event also includes free demos and a showcase of upcoming cyberpunk-themed releases. As with every major Steam festival, Valve has released one of its trademark trailers hosted by Kaci Aitchison, offering a quick look at some...

Fanatical’s new Power Picks Bundle features 22 thrilling Steam game picks

03-Aug-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Choose your perfect pack of exciting Steam games in Fanatical’s Build your own Power Picks Bundle.

Fanatical has launched yet another Build Your Own bundle, and this one is all about variety. The new BYO Power Picks Bundle brings together 22 Steam games spanning everything from roguelites and RPGs to fighting games and classic beat 'em ups, making it one of the retailer's more diverse promotions in recent weeks. The lineup features 22 titles in total, with 10 games appearing in a Fanatical bundle for the first time. Steam Deck users are well covered too, as 19 of the...

Xbox gamers in Europe and the UK face steep new console price increases

03-Aug-2026, 10:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

Furthermore, the Xbox Series S is set to match the original launch price of the Xbox Series X.

Microsoft's latest Xbox price increase has officially gone into effect, and for gamers in Europe and the UK, the news is even worse than expected. While the company announced worldwide price hikes back in June, it only revealed the updated US pricing at the time. Now that retailers have refreshed their listings, the full extent of the increases in other regions has become clear. The Xbox Series X 1TB with a disc drive now costs €799.99 in Europe, up from...

Radeon graphics cards may become 10% more expensive starting August

01-Aug-2026, 1:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD has reportedly informed its AIB partners of an upcoming kit price hike for Radeon GPUs, strategically waiting for NVIDIA to increase prices first.

Buying a new Radeon graphics card may soon become even more expensive. According to a new report from Chinese industry outlet Board Channels, cited by VideoCardz, AMD has informed its board partners that the cost of Radeon GPU kits will increase by at least 10% starting in August, marking another round of price hikes as the industry continues to struggle with rising memory costs. The increase applies to AMD's GPU kits, which combine the GPU die and its allocated VRAM...

Sony remains committed to ending physical PlayStation game disc production

01-Aug-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Sony defended its decision to end PlayStation game disc manufacturing by January 2028, citing the industry's ongoing shift toward digital distribution.

Sony isn't backing away from its controversial decision to phase out physical PlayStation game discs. After announcing earlier last month that disc production for new PlayStation releases will end in January 2028, the company has now confirmed it still intends to follow through despite widespread criticism from players. The topic came up during Sony's latest earnings Q&A after an investor asked about the backlash surrounding the move. Speaking through a live interpreter, Sony Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao said...

Fanatical’s newest SOEDESCO Publishing Bundle delivers 6 great Steam games

31-Jul-2026, 10:00 am manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Fight deadly foes, hit the road in your own truck, become a magical baker and much more in the new Fanatical's SOEDESCO Publishing Bundle

Fanatical has kicked off another budget-friendly bundle, this time teaming up with Dutch publisher SOEDESCO to offer six Steam games for the price of a coffee. The new SOEDESCO Publishing Bundle packs a varied mix of genres, making it a solid option for players looking to expand their libraries without spending much. Unlike Fanatical's usual Build Your Own promotions, this bundle comes in a single tier. Pay $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.99 and you'll receive all six games. Every title is...

Proton Experimental now brings AMD FSR 4.1 support to Valve’s Steam Machine

31-Jul-2026, 9:00 am manhkbrady Hardware News

By introducing FSR 4.1 to the experimental branch of Proton, Valve has officially announced support for the upscaling technology on the Steam Machine.

Valve has rolled out another major update for the Steam Machine, bringing AMD's latest FSR 4.1 upscaling technology to the system while also sharing fresh details on hardware availability. The company says reservations continue to move forward every day, with everyone currently in the reservation queue expected to receive a chance to purchase a Steam Machine before the end of the year. The biggest addition is support for FSR 4.1, which is now available through the...

Claim Sol Cesto and OTXO free in Epic Games Store’s newest weekly giveaway

31-Jul-2026, 8:00 am manhkbrady Free Games Ended

You have the next seven days to permanently claim two popular roguelites for your Epic Games Store library.

It's that day of the week again, as Epic Games has refreshed its weekly giveaway. Last week's free copy of Foretales is no longer available, but PC gamers can now claim two new titles instead. This week's lineup features OTXO and Sol Cesto, two roguelites that offer very different takes on the genre, and as always, they're yours to keep once redeemed. The bigger name of the pair is OTXO, a fast-paced top-down shooter that wears its Hotline...

Humble’s Rage Inducing Difficult Games Bundle packs 10 brutal challenges

30-Jul-2026, 3:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

If the game isn’t challenging, then does it even count? Pay what you want for Humble’s Rage Inducing Difficult Games Bundle, where every title is a battlefield!

Not every game is about kicking back and relaxing. Sometimes you just want something that pushes your patience to the limit, and Humble's latest bundle is built for exactly that. The new Rage-Inducing Difficult Games Bundle collects 10 notoriously challenging Steam titles across two pricing tiers, making it an affordable way to test both your skills and your temper. The bundle starts at $6 / €5.20 / £4.50, unlocking four games that waste no time throwing players into brutal challenges. Leading...

ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 delivers serious power with a seriously high price

30-Jul-2026, 2:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

The ASUS ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 features a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 GPU, and a transparent housing.

As the most powerful and premium gaming-oriented NUC produced by the company so far, the new ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 was developed to mark the 20th anniversary of ASUS's Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. Despite measuring just three liters in volume, the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 packs enough power to rival many full-sized gaming desktops. Buyers get Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX processor alongside an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU equipped with 24GB of GDDR7 memory....

Microsoft reportedly rethinks Project Helix, with Steam support now at risk

29-Jul-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Microsoft's plan to let the upcoming Xbox support various digital storefronts may ultimately become its primary drawback.

Microsoft's plan to make Xbox a more open gaming platform could come with an unexpected downside. While support for storefronts like Steam would give Project Helix a major advantage over Sony's rumored PS6, a new report suggests that level of openness could also drive the console's price significantly higher. According to Windows Central's Jez Corden, Microsoft is still weighing just how open its next-generation Xbox should be. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has repeatedly described Project Helix as...

Radeon RX 9050 is here as ASRock reveals new entry-level AMD RDNA 4 GPUs

29-Jul-2026, 10:30 am manhkbrady Hardware News

AMD's first new graphics card in a year, the Radeon RX 9050, offers 8GB GDDR6 for consumers and 4GB for pre-built desktops.

ASRock may have just let the cat out of the bag. The company has quietly added two unannounced Radeon RX 9050 graphics cards to its website, giving us an early look at what appears to be AMD's next entry-level RDNA 4 GPU. The listings, first spotted by VideoCardz, reveal both 8GB and 4GB versions of the card, although AMD has yet to officially acknowledge either model. The RX 9050 is positioned below the Radeon RX 9060 and RX 9060 XT,...

Spend your summer with 21 cozy games in Fanatical’s Wholesome Collection

28-Jul-2026, 12:00 pm manhkbrady Hot Deals Ended

Discover a delightful selection of charming titles designed to keep you cozy this summer with Fanatical's Build your own Wholesome Collection.

Fanatical has unveiled another customizable game bundle, this time focusing on cozy adventures and relaxing gameplay. The new Build Your Own Wholesome Collection features 21 Steam games that lean into exploration, crafting, management, and laid-back storytelling, making it an appealing option for anyone looking to take a break from action-heavy titles. Like Fanatical's other Build Your Own promotions, buyers can mix and match their own selection of games. Pricing starts at $9.99 / €9.99 / £9.99 for any three titles, increases...

Xbox players can soon access 13 Ubisoft PC games without buying them again

28-Jul-2026, 11:30 am manhkbrady Free Games

Xbox console players who own select Ubisoft titles can now access those same games on PC through the Ubisoft Connect app for free.

Microsoft and Ubisoft are expanding their partnership with another feature designed to bring Xbox and Windows gaming closer together. Alongside a broader selection of Ubisoft content in the Xbox PC app, the two companies have introduced a new benefit for players who own Ubisoft games digitally on Xbox consoles. The most significant change is a new console-to-PC entitlement program. Players who already own eligible Ubisoft games on Xbox will automatically receive access to the PC versions through...

Qualcomm’s chip price hikes could make Valve’s Steam Frame more expensive

27-Jul-2026, 5:00 pm manhkbrady Hardware News

Valve's upcoming hardware launch faces another setback following Qualcomm's announcement of a double-digit percentage price hike for its customers.

Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset may be heading toward an even higher launch price, as another key component supplier is reportedly preparing to raise prices. After already dealing with surging costs for memory and storage, the company could soon be paying more for the headset's processor as well, adding further pressure ahead of its expected release later this year. According to a Bloomberg report published on June 26, Qualcomm has notified customers that a broad range of Snapdragon...

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