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Riot now lets you enable its anti-cheat when you want to
If League of Legends and Valorant players have the right hardware and elect to opt into "pre-boot security mechanisms and Windows' own native protection features," then, starting today, they can switch the Vanguard anti-cheat software from always-on to one that's "on demand." With "Vanguard Pre-Check," the kernel-level driver won't launch when your system does, according […]
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8BitDo launches the Arcade Controller Pro for hardcore fighting game fans
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro is a subtle update for hardcore fighting game fans.
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8BitDo’s all-button controller gets a screen upgrade for customizations without an app
8BitDo announced a new version of its all-button Arcade Controller that debuted a little over a year ago. The new Arcade Controller Pro looks similar to 8BitDo's original with a leverless (or Hitbox) design that replaces joysticks with buttons for improved precision and responsiveness. The new Pro version comes with upgrades that include an even […]
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Some of our favorite Switch 2 accessories are cheaper during Prime Day
The Switch 2’s price is set to increase by $50 on September 1st, starting at $499.99, so if you’re purchasing one before that (or you already own one), now’s a good time to also save on accessories while you can. Amazon’s Prime Day has delivered many great game deals, but some of the best sales […]
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Star Fox is the Switch 2’s most impressive visual showcase yet
The biggest Switch 2 exclusives so far have largely been about scale. Mario Kart World introduced a wide open continent to race across, Donkey Kong Bananza let you smash basically everything around you, and Pokopia brought an expansive Minecraft-style creative experience to the Pokémon universe. Star Fox is different. A remake of a Nintendo 64 […]
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Rockstar finally reveals pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $80 when pre-orders open on June 25th at midnight.
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GTA VI finally gets a price tag
We finally have a price for Grand Theft Auto VI: $79.99. That gets you the standard edition of the game, while the Ultimate Edition will set you back $99.99. Preorders start at midnight tonight, local time, when you'll be able to reserve a copy on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. You'll be able to order […]
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The Nex Playground is down to its pre-RAMageddon price during Prime Day
The Nex Playground is the family-centric, Kinect-like game console that made one Verge editor’s kids laugh, cry, and ask for more playtime, even when they were sick. The motion-based game play isn’t perfect, but it has won over plenty of parents — and it’s on sale for $239 at Amazon, down from its current MSRP […]
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Prime Day has some solid deals on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox games
There are some some sizable discounts on new and recent hits from the last few years for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series X / S for Prime Day. Most Amazon game deals are physical copies, but every so often there’s a better or equivalent price on digital versions, as well […]
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Netflix's new horror game taps into your phone for deeper immersion
Netflix's new horror game uses your smartphone to control stars Zoë Kravitz's hands.
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How much would the Steam Machine cost to build?
The Steam Machine is here, with a base price of $1,049. Yes, that's nearly twice the price of a PS5, but what you're buying here isn't a console but a full-on PC - and a tiny one at that. Valve says it's selling the Steam Machine basically at cost. So we asked ourselves: What would […]
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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Big money for big performance
Intel and MSI have teamed up to create what might be the most powerful handheld gaming PC on the market.
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I’m not giving up my Steam Deck for MSI’s new Claw
This is not a review of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus, the first gaming handheld available with Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme handheld gaming chip. Now that my colleague Sean Hollister is done reviewing the Steam Machine, I'll let him go deep on the new Claw at some point in the future. This […]
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Valve confirms it’s working with Intel and Nvidia on SteamOS for more GPUs
MSI's Intel-powered Claw gaming handhelds have so far mostly been Windows machines, meaning that anyone who picks one up has to deal with the crusty experience that is Windows on a handheld gaming PC. But now, both Valve and Intel tell The Verge that they're working with each other, and people like YouTuber ETA Prime […]
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Valve describes just how brutal RAM negotiations are in 2026
Valve's Steam Machine finally has a price: a whopping $1,049 for the 512GB configuration or $1,349 for the 2TB version. And those are without bundled controllers, which drive up the cost more. The prices are so high in part because Valve isn't subsidizing the hardware, and the company has already indicated that the component crisis […]
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Valve's Steam Machine ships June 29 for $1,049, but you probably won't be able to buy one yet
Valve says it's using a randomized purchase queue to make the experience "less frustrating and more fair."
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The Steam Machine is the start of an even more expensive future for game consoles
It's no secret that just about every aspect of video games is getting more expensive. Game consoles are getting regular price hikes, PC components are spiking in cost, and the golden age of affordable handhelds is over, all largely due to the global RAM shortage, which has had a similarly costly impact on PC gaming, […]
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Valve's Steam Machine starts at $1,049 with 512GB storage and no controller
Valve's Steam Machine will cost well over $1,000, and that's without a controller.
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Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine
The Steam Machine is a cool little console that's about as powerful as a PlayStation 5, according to my colleague Sean Hollister's in-depth review. But one area where it lags behind is with its earlier version of AMD FSR upscaler: It's just not as good as it should be. Yes, it can sharpen low-res graphics […]
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Here’s how you can reserve a Steam Machine
The Steam Machine is here, but getting one is a little complicated. Valve is taking preorders using a reservation system, which is intended to make the process more fair and harder for bots to exploit. However, it's a bit different than the $5 reservations Valve used for the Steam Deck. Starting today, you can sign […]