Razer has released the Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics Edition, a wired USB headset priced at $100 that brings its haptic feedback technology to a mainstream price point for the first time. The headset supports over 100 PC titles, including Battlefield 6, the Silent Hill 2 remake, Marvel Rivals, and 007 First Light, translating in-game sounds into physical sensations through two modes: scripted Dynamic Haptics and background Audio-to-Haptics processing.
techspot.com
· 2026-09-17
Alienware has released the AW3926QW, a 39-inch QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor that builds on the company's earlier 32-inch OLED display. The review found the larger panel delivers an even more immersive viewing experience, though it comes at a premium price.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-17
Newegg is offering a two-item combo pairing AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU with an MSI MAG X870E Gaming Max Wifi motherboard for $578.99, down from $727.99. The deal also throws in a free Cooler Master Elite Liquid 240 AIO cooler worth $80, and the discount effectively makes this the cheapest way to get the 9800X3D.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-17
Corsair is selling a 32GB DDR5-6200 Vengeance RAM kit for $419.99, and a slower DDR5-5600 RGB variant for $409.99, both currently the lowest prices available for 32GB DDR5 memory. The kits use two 16GB modules with aluminum heat spreaders, and the cheaper option adds adjustable RGB lighting but runs at reduced speed and looser timings.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-17
Cloud gaming platforms from Nvidia, Microsoft, Sony and Amazon have survived a decade of tepid adoption since Google's Stadia collapsed in 2023, but rising demand for AI computing power is now driving up data center costs sharply. That surge is undermining the original pitch of cloud gaming: cheap, leased compute that let players skip expensive consoles or PCs.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-16
Best Buy is selling the Asus ROG Strix G18, an 18-inch gaming laptop with an Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 2TB SSD, for $2,699.99, down $600 from its $3,299.99 list price. The machine features a 240Hz IPS display, RGB lighting, tool-less access for upgrades, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-16
Newegg is selling the MSI Codex R2 desktop for $1,429, a $270 discount, bundling an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, an Intel Core i5-14400F 10-core CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The build targets smooth 1080p gaming, with some headroom for 1440p when DLSS multi-frame generation is enabled.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-16
Amazon is currently selling the Razer Huntsman Mini gaming keyboard for $69, a 47% discount off its list price. The 60% compact keyboard is now cheaper than it was during Amazon's Prime Day sale event.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-15
A retro gaming audio enthusiast recorded 46 classic MS-DOS game soundtracks across seven different General MIDI sound modules and their software emulations, including the Roland SC-55 and Yamaha MU80, producing 322 lossless audio samples for direct comparison. The author also released the underlying MIDI and REAPER project files so others can reproduce or extend the tests themselves.
blog.johnnovak.net
· 2026-09-15
A longtime curved-monitor owner outlines the format's appeal, highlighting how ultrawide and super ultrawide curved displays like the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED enhance cinematic gaming and productivity by offering extra screen real estate comparable to dual 27-inch monitors. The writer also notes downsides, such as many story-driven games still rendering cutscenes in 16:9, leaving black bars on wider curved screens.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-15
A comparison of gaming mouse specs finds that modern wireless models can match wired ones on the metrics that matter most: latency, polling rate, DPI, and tracking speed. High-end mice on either connection type can reach polling rates up to 8,000Hz, far outpacing a typical 125Hz office mouse, meaning the wired-versus-wireless debate has less impact on performance than it once did.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-14
Nvidia's RTX 5090 has vanished from first-party retail listings at Newegg and Amazon, leaving only third-party marketplace sellers offering the card at prices ranging from roughly $6,400 to $8,700, with some listings even higher. This marks a sharp jump from the $4,299 median price seen in June and the $5,199 low tracked in early September, with stock disappearing entirely within about two weeks. Micro Center remains the lone major retailer still selling the card near its typical price.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-09-14
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