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Valve just imported 50 tons of game consoles in two days (theverge.com)

2026-05-04 | by Sean Hollister | get Valve Steam Deck → | tags: valve, steam machine, steam deck

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The Sega Genesis is the latest classic console to get the Lego treatment (techspot.com)

2026-05-03 | get Sega Genesis Lego Set → | tags: sega genesis, lego, classic console

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Forget emulators: These new handhelds are built to play Commodore 64 and Spectrum games (androidauthority.com)

2026-05-01 | get Commodore 64 Mini → | tags: commodore 64, zx spectrum, hyper mega tech

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Sony says your PlayStation won't check for game licenses every 30 days (engadget.com)

2026-04-30 | by Steve Dent | get PlayStation License Renewal Kit → | tags: check, console, digital

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This $199 upscaler wants to make your retro consoles look great on modern TVs (techspot.com)

2026-04-29 | get RetroTINK 2X Pro → | tags: morph 2k, pixel fx, analog-to-digital

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The Nex Playground gaming console is $60 off this week (theverge.com)

2026-04-28 | by Cameron Faulkner | get Nex Playground Gaming Console → | tags: nex playground, motion-controlled console, amazon

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Microsoft Office can now be controlled with Logitech’s MX Creative Console (theverge.com)

2026-04-28 | by Andrew Liszewski | get Logitech MX Creative Console → | tags: logitech, mx creative console, microsoft office

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Steam Controller reviews are in: $99 price tag and dual trackpad design confirmed (techspot.com)

2026-04-27 | get Steam Controller → | tags: steam controller, dual trackpad, pc-focused features

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Retro gamers need to check out this PS2 emulator that’s optimized for your handheld console (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-21 | get PlayStation 2 Emulator for Handheld → | tags: ps2 emulator, netherx2, snapdragon 865

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This Steam Machine Alternative Is Our First Glimpse of Console Gaming’s Future (gizmodo.com)

2026-04-20 | get Steam Deck Gaming Console → | tags: steam machine, console gaming, microsoft

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Xbox expansion cards are now cheaper than SSDs, and PC users are repurposing them (techspot.com)

2026-04-18 | get Xbox Storage Expansion Card → | tags: xbox expansion cards, ssds, pc users

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Metro 2039 is going darker than ever, launching this winter on PC and consoles (techspot.com)

2026-04-17 | tags: metro 2039, metro exodus, consoles

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Anbernic’s new handheld is a pocket-friendly Android device with a swiveling screen (theverge.com)

2026-04-14 | by Andrew Liszewski | get Anbernic RG552 Gaming Console → | tags: anbernic, rg rotate, handheld console

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The Death of Character in Game Console Interfaces (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-12 | by Declan Chidlow | tags: xbox series s, nintendo wii, user interface

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AYN Odin 3 isn’t first Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming handheld — but it doesn’t really matter (androidauthority.com)

2026-04-09 | get AYN Odin 3 Gaming Console → | tags: snapdragon 8 elite, ayan odin 3, qualcomm dragonwing q8

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Get $100 off the ROG Xbox Ally handheld — Ryzen Z2 A-powered version with 16GB of RAM is under $500 again (tomshardware.com)

2026-04-08 | by Joe Shields | get ROG Xbox Ally Handheld → | tags: rog xbox ally, amd ryzen z2, asus

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Breaking the console: a brief history of video game security (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-04-07 | by Sergio Prado | get Game Console Security Guide → | tags: nintendo switch, console security, embedded systems

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Sony’s PS5 Price Hikes Prove This Console Generation Is Far From Over. Good. (wired.com)

2026-04-05 | by Matt Kamen | get PlayStation 5 Console → | tags: playstation 5, sony, console generation

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Why the PS6 Handheld Will Matter More Than the PS6 (gizmodo.com)

2026-04-01 | get PlayStation Portable (PSP) Console → | tags: ps6, sony, ps5

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A YouTuber channeled his distaste for the PS5’s design into slick console covers (theverge.com)

2026-04-01 | by Cameron Faulkner | get PlayStation 5 Console Cover → | tags: ps5, boxplates, playstation

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Evercade’s new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games (theverge.com)

2026-03-31 | by Andrew Liszewski | get Evercade EXP Handheld Console → | tags: evercade, nexus, handheld console

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Android Developer Verification (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-30 | get Android Developer Certification Kit → | tags: android, google play, android developer console

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Dev showcases ‘seamless, massive world with zero loading screens on N64 hardware’ — 30-year-old Nintendo retro console coaxed into draw distances matching the scale of Skyrim (tomshardware.com)

2026-03-30 | by Mark Tyson | get Nintendo 64 Expansion Pack → | tags: nintendo 64, junkrunner 64, skyrim

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Disney Ends $1B OpenAI Investment After Sora's Surprise Closure. What's Next? (slashdot.org)

2026-03-29 | by Posted | get OpenAI ChatGPT Plush Toy → | tags: disney, openai, sora

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Sony Is Hiking PS5 Prices for the Second Time in Less Than a Year (gizmodo.com)

2026-03-27 | get PlayStation 5 Console → | tags: sony, ps5, game consoles

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How Gamers Can Sneak Some Playtime Into Their Gym Workouts (cnet.com)

2026-03-24 | by See Full Bio | get Gaming-inspired workout gear → | tags: cyberpunk 2077, cloud streaming, handheld gaming

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Epic cuts 1,000+ jobs amid financial struggles, seeks half-billion-dollar cost savings (techspot.com)

2026-03-24 | tags: epic games, sweeney, industry-wide changes

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The ‘PS6’ May Rely on AI More Than Any Console Before It (gizmodo.com)

2026-03-23 | get PlayStation 5 Console → | tags: playstation 6, sony, fake frames

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The PS5 Pro Is Now the Best, Priciest, and Most Piecemeal Console You Can Buy (gizmodo.com)

2026-03-18 | get PlayStation 5 Console → | tags: ps5, pssr upscaler, sony

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Wander – A tiny, decentralised tool (just 2 files) to explore the small web (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-03-18 | get Decentralized Web Explorer → | tags: wander, decentralised web, console