Hardware News

Excitement surrounding Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine continues to grow, with fresh benchmark listings suggesting the device may be approaching launch. While Valve has only confirmed that the system will arrive sometime during summer 2026, new evidence points to development being in its final stages. Recent reports claimed that Valve had begun distributing Steam Machine units to reviewers ahead of release. Adding weight to those rumors, two new Geekbench entries have now surfaced for a device listed under the codename “Fremont,”...

Nintendo is stepping up its efforts to combat Switch 2 scalping by introducing stricter purchasing requirements through its official Japanese online store. The company has been dealing with resellers who buy consoles in bulk and flip them at inflated prices, often taking advantage of Japan’s weaker yen to secure units at lower costs before exporting them to other regions. Under the new policy, customers hoping to purchase the multi-language Nintendo Switch 2 from Nintendo’s Japanese online...

MSI has officially revealed the price of its upcoming Claw 8 EX AI+, and it sits firmly in the premium category. The new gaming handheld is listed at $1,799 (around €1,565 / £1,349), making it one of the most expensive handheld gaming PCs on the market and more than three times the price of the Nintendo Switch 2. The specifications remain unchanged from the model showcased at Computex 2026. The device features Intel’s new ARC G3 Extreme-powered SoC, paired with...

According to a new report from Moore’s Law Is Dead, Nvidia is preparing a refresh of its GeForce RTX 50-series lineup with several RTX 50 Super graphics cards. The rumored lineup includes the RTX 5080 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super, RTX 5070 Super, and RTX 5060 Super (or RTX 5060 12GB), with launches currently expected in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. The most significant change across the lineup appears to be increased memory capacity....

Valve just dropped the SteamOS 3.8.7 beta, and the big news is that it finally officially supports the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus. It’s a huge deal since SteamOS is moving beyond just AMD stuff and making room for Intel-powered handhelds. As the Youtuber ETA Prime showed off, this update makes controllers work better, gyro feels smoother, and the SD card is more reliable. While it’s awesome to see Valve branching out, there are still some...

Gaming PCs have become dramatically more powerful over the years, but truly distinctive designs remain relatively rare. To mark the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, ASUS is aiming to stand out with its new Edition 20 series - and based on appearance alone, it has certainly made an impression. At the center of the lineup is the ROG G1000 Edition 20, a limited-edition prebuilt desktop that replaces the traditional black-and-RGB gaming aesthetic with an eye-catching black-and-gold design....

If you've been delaying a PC upgrade in the hope that DDR5 memory prices would fall, AMD has delivered some disappointing news. During an interview with 4Gamers at Computex 2026, AMD VP and GM of Client Channel Business David McAfee said DDR5 pricing is unlikely to return to more normal levels for roughly another two years, pushing any significant recovery out to around 2028. According to McAfee, the ongoing AI boom has dramatically increased demand for memory, with manufacturers prioritizing...

According to a report from Tweakers, gamers waiting for AMD’s next generation of graphics cards may have to wait until 2027. Sources among AMD’s board partners suggest that new Radeon GPUs based on the company’s upcoming RDNA 5 architecture - also referred to by some as UDNA - are not expected before then. Launch estimates vary. One partner believes the first RDNA 5 graphics cards could arrive in the second or third quarter of 2027, while another expects a later...

Rumors surrounding Nvidia’s RTX 50 SUPER series continue to shift, with a new report suggesting the refreshed GPUs may not arrive until CES 2027, despite earlier claims pointing to a late-2026 launch. According to Chinese publication Benchlife, Nvidia is now expected to unveil its RTX 50 SUPER lineup at CES 2027 in early January. The report does not identify its source but suggests the information comes from industry contacts. This timeline differs from previous speculation, which placed the launch much...

Microsoft used the Xbox Games Showcase to celebrate 25 years of Xbox by unveiling a new limited-edition console and controller inspired by one of the rarest versions of the original Xbox. The Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition and matching Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition are scheduled to launch later this year as part of the anniversary celebrations. The console takes direct inspiration from the original Xbox’s translucent green design. Its standout feature is the return of the iconic green-lit "X"...

Valve has provided a fresh update on its long-awaited Steam Machine and Steam Frame hardware, suggesting that both devices are finally approaching release after earlier delays caused by industry-wide memory and storage shortages. According to an update published on the Steamworks Documentation website, the upcoming Steam Machine will feature a semi-custom AMD platform combining a Zen 4-based desktop-class CPU with a custom RDNA 3 graphics processor. Valve is targeting 4K at 60 FPS in select titles,...

Nvidia has announced a major update for DLSS Ray Reconstruction, with the new DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction model arriving this August for all GeForce RTX graphics cards. The update brings improvements to image quality, motion handling, and ray-traced lighting while remaining compatible with every RTX generation, from the RTX 20 series through to the latest RTX 50 series. The new model features an expanded training dataset, additional developer controls, and a larger parameter count. Nvidia says DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction...