Category: console

Analogue’s metal NES returns as a $499 special edition

[ad_1] If you’re kicking yourself for missing out on Analogue’s metallic NES on steroids, the Nt Mini, you’re in luck — provided you have the cash. Analogue has opened pre-orders for the Nt Mini Noir Edition, a final run of the console that comes in a gunmetal finish with gold-hued ports, a refined NES cartridge […]

Nintendo unboxes the ‘Animal Crossing’ Switch you can’t buy yet

[ad_1] Nintendo’s Animal Crossing Switch is still more than a month away, but that isn’t stopping the gaming giant from teasing would-be buyers. It recently posted an unboxing video that shows you what to expect if you pick up the special edition console. There aren’t too many surprises, although it helps point out little touches […]

Microsoft made a Nike Air Max 90 Xbox but you can’t buy it

[ad_1] The Super Bowl is right around the corner, so here come all the brand collabs. To celebrate Sunday’s showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, Xbox, EA Sports and Nike have joined forces to create a limited-edition custom Xbox One console. Inspired by the special edition Nike x Madden NFL 20 […]

Modder makes the GameCube Joy-Cons you’ve always wanted for your Switch

[ad_1] He even created a center piece that lets you reunite both halves in a single gamepad that’s the same width as the original Wavebird. The creator expects to provide CAD files for those who want to attempt their own mods, but be warned: this definitely isn’t for first-timers. Shank cautioned that a lot more […]

The legendary Nintendo PlayStation prototype is up for auction

[ad_1] The console ended up in the hands of Terry Diebold after he discovered it among a bunch of items he’d won in an online bankruptcy auction (for which he paid the ridiculously low price of $75), but it wasn’t until his son Dan happened upon a Reddit thread about the system that he realized […]

Get a PS4 Pro and three of its best games for $300 on Amazon

[ad_1] If you’re going to get a PS4 at this stage, the Pro is what you want. On top of being 4K-capable (though not for Blu-ray discs), it simply offer more performance and visual quality than the standard system. You can buy this knowing that PS4 titles will run as well as possible, and the […]

PlayStation 4 Pro with ‘Modern Warfare’ drops to $300 before Black Friday

[ad_1] The Pro is the safest bet if you’re going to buy a PS4 at this stage. It’s not just that it does justice to your 4K TV (despite few games supporting native 4K) — it’s that many games run at higher frame rates, tout more visual detail or offer a combination of both. While […]

Xbox One update helps you buy the games your friends are playing

[ad_1] The company’s Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson) would only say that the feature will reach your system “soon,” so don’t be shocked if it isn’t there right away. Yes, this is clearly a bid to spur more game purchases — it’s banking on that fear of missing out when your friends are playing that […]

Nintendo’s snap-on Switch Lite case arrives in the US on December 8th

[ad_1] If there’s a disappointment, it’s that the case is only available in gray fabric. Your Switch’s bright colors will be hidden until you’re ready to play. It still beats having to endure a scratched screen or a scuffed casing, and the minimalism might be a positive if you don’t room for much more than […]

The latest Xbox One update adds Google Assistant voice controls

[ad_1] Also in the update are gamertag improvements for console, following the PC update that saw the addition of 13 worldwide alphabets and a new display option. These are now supported on profiles, friends lists, messages, clubs and more. Current players can keep their existing Xbox tag without having to do anything. Xbox has also […]