Razer has introduced the Prio, a new mobile gaming controller that collapses down to roughly the size of a credit card and weighs just 101 grams for easy portability. Despite its compact folded form, it offers a full controller layout with recessed joysticks, a D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons, and connects via USB-C so it draws power directly from the phone. It works across Android and iOS devices and supports cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, and PS Remote Play.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-02
Acer introduced the Predator Atlas 7, a compact version of its Predator Atlas 8 handheld, featuring a 7-inch 120Hz FHD touchscreen, Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor with up to Arc B390 graphics, and configurations up to 24GB memory and 1TB storage. It ships with an 80Wh or 60Wh battery option, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and bundled trial access to Xbox and PC Game Pass, launching in North America in Q4 2026 and EMEA from November.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-02
Razer has released the Prio, a compact USB-C gamepad for iOS and Android phones that folds flat for portability. It fits phones up to seven inches with slim-to-medium cases, includes a D-pad, face buttons, bumpers, triggers and anti-drift analog thumbsticks, and works with cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS Remote Play and Steam Link. It's available now for $100.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-01
Dolby Atmos for Headphones is a paid app for Windows and Xbox that virtually recreates spatial audio effects on ordinary stereo headphones, without requiring dedicated Atmos-enabled hardware. Users can try the surround simulation through a free trial before deciding whether to purchase the full software.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-01
Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, and multiple fans told The Wall Street Journal they're taking extended vacation time to play it immediately. Examples include a software engineer taking five days off before Thanksgiving, a medical-sales rep blocking out a full week, and a Brazilian civil servant cashing in ten vacation days.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-31
Microsoft does not send Xbox users a birthday gift directly, but it does award extra Microsoft Rewards points during a user's birthday week. Those points can be redeemed in the Xbox Rewards hub for items like gift cards, in-game currency for titles such as Sea of Thieves and Minecraft, or small charity donations, rather than for full games.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-30
Gamescom, the world's largest in-person gaming expo, took place this week in Cologne, Germany, with attendance expected to surpass last year's 350,000 visitors. Major publishers like Xbox and Sega showcased upcoming titles alongside small indie teams, with highlights including a new Witcher 3 expansion and Alien: Isolation 2.
bbc.co.uk
· 2026-08-29
At gamescom 2026, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told BBC News that Project Helix, the code name for Xbox's next-generation hardware, actually refers to a whole lineup of devices rather than a single console. She declined to give specifics or say whether the discless-versus-disc question applies to the entire family, only confirming that all Helix hardware will support both console and PC games and that performance will keep improving.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-29
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told BBC News that Project Helix, previously described as a codename for Microsoft's next console, will actually be a 'family' of devices rather than a single machine. She declined to confirm whether any of these devices would be discless, though Microsoft recently launched a program letting users digitize physical games.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-28
Netflix's unusual decision to premiere an extended Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer drew such heavy traffic that both Netflix and Twitch experienced access and bandwidth problems on Thursday. Take-Two Interactive shares climbed in premarket trading following the reaction, with analysts describing player sentiment as largely positive. The game, set for a November 19 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, has already generated an estimated $260 million in global preorders.
cnbc.com
· 2026-08-28
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature, starting with Xbox Insiders on August 31, that lets players convert eligible Xbox One and Xbox Series X discs into permanent digital entitlements simply by inserting the disc and launching the game. Once claimed, the game becomes playable without the disc and gains access to Xbox Play Anywhere and Cloud Gaming, though the physical disc still works as before. Each disc carries only one revocable license, meaning reselling or lending it can transfer the digital entitlement to whoever uses it next.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-08-26
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-26
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