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Alienware has released a new 39-inch curved OLED display with 5K resolution aimed at gaming and productivity users. Early reviews from tech outlets have praised the panel's image quality and performance, though specific pricing and full spec details vary by source.
A hands-on review of Dell's Alienware 39 5K ultrawide gaming monitor finds it strikes the ideal balance between screen width and height, matching the vertical space of the Alienware 32 OLED while adding wraparound peripheral vision. The panel isn't QD-OLED like its 34-inch sibling but still delivers 300 nits SDR, 500 nits sustained HDR, and peak brightness up to 1,300 nits, producing vivid highlights in games like Control and 007: First Light.
At Gamescom, Samsung revealed its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup, headlined by the 27-inch Odyssey G6 G60H now hitting a 1,100Hz refresh rate, up from the 1,040Hz figure teased at CES. The dual-mode IPS panel still caps at 600Hz in native 1440p, reserving the extreme speed for 1080p. Samsung also unveiled updated OLED G9, G8, and G7 models, including a 49-inch G9 that reaches 360Hz at DQHD resolution or 720Hz in a dual-HD mode.
Microsoft confirmed a new feature launching for Xbox Insiders on August 31 that lets players claim a digital entitlement for eligible disc-based games by inserting the disc and launching the title. The digital copy unlocks benefits like Xbox Play Anywhere and Cloud Gaming, while the physical disc still functions normally and remains tied to that license.
Microsoft has confirmed a new Xbox feature that converts physical disc games into digital entitlements tied to the disc itself, allowing ownership to transfer between accounts if the disc changes hands. The feature begins testing with Xbox Insiders on August 31st before a wider rollout, and supports thousands of titles at launch with more to follow as publishers opt in.
Lenovo has released the Legion Cloud Gaming Handheld C700 in China, an Android device built around cloud gaming from a PC. It ships with a dongle that uses Lenovo's own Legion Stream protocol, letting users stream PC games even without an internet connection. The 8GB/256GB model costs roughly $327, with a 7.82-inch 120Hz screen, Dimensity 7400 chip, and 8,000mAh battery.
Ikea has partnered with Microsoft to release Yxstaby, a nine-item collection of gaming-themed furniture marking 25 years of Xbox. The lineup includes a TV stand, laptop stand, side table, lounge chair and toolbox, alongside standout pieces like a tilting stool shaped like a thumbstick, an X-shaped cushion, a decorative platter and a mirrored display box, all designed with neutral Scandinavian tones accented by Xbox's signature green.
Ikea has unveiled a new home furnishings line designed in collaboration with Xbox, drawing visual cues from the shape and design of game controllers. The collection reimagines gaming-related furniture, aiming to integrate gaming setups more naturally into everyday living spaces.
Nvidia is gaining backing from more game studios for its RTX Spark technology and ARM-based chip architecture, signaling a shift toward wider hardware compatibility for PC gaming. This move could allow games to run more consistently across different laptop configurations, regardless of the underlying chip design.
ASUS has released its first gaming-focused soundbar, the ROG Gjallar, in the US market at a price of $600. The device features a 5.1.2-channel setup with Dolby Atmos support, a wireless 65W subwoofer, and a control hub with built-in microphones designed to enable headset-free multiplayer voice chat while filtering background noise.
LG has begun taking preorders for the UltraGear 25G590B, a 24.5-inch IPS gaming monitor it calls the first to hit a native 1,000Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution. The monitor costs $999.99 directly from LG, though it's currently discounted to $932 on Amazon, and supports both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync.
A popular Corsair 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 MT/s kit has crossed $400, up more than 400% from its historical low of around $80 on Newegg, according to PCPartPicker tracking. Other DDR5 configurations have seen similarly steep increases, with a 128GB kit now priced at $3,399.