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Over the past few years, Microsoft has been winning console gamers over with the addition of backwards compatibility. It started out with Xbox 360 games, and more recently, original Xbox games have been landing on Xbox One. This month, 19 more original Xbox titles will be playable on latest generation …

It has been one full year since we first learned that the Xbox One X would be the first console to support AMD's FreeSync 2 display technology. A few weeks ago, Microsoft announced that not only would the Xbox One X be getting support, but the Xbox One S would …

Atari’s push back into the console market was delayed at the end of last year, when the company suspended its crowdfunding with minimal warning. The project has now been revised, With the Ataribox becoming the Atari VCS, set to debut later this year. Pre-orders for the Atari VCS will go …

Back when Sony first launched the PlayStation 3, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the fact that you could install Linux on the machine, turning it from a console into a full-fledged computer. What some may forget is that this was an approved and advertised feature of the original …

In April 2017, prior to the Xbox One X's official launch, we learned that the console would in-fact support AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology. This was big news at the time, as typically, features like FreeSync have been reserved for PC gamers only, making the Xbox the first console …

Since the launch of the Xbox One and PS4, there has been much speculation over when these consoles will be able to be emulated, or even hacked and modded. In January we got some news on that front after some console modders were able to crack an older version of …

Prior to the Xbox One X's launch in November, Microsoft began talking up some of the console's upcoming features. Firstly, we learned that the Xbox One X will be the first console to support FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, in addition to also supporting native 1440p resolution. Native 1440p support …

Update 20/02/18: After months of teasing, hacker group fail0verflow managed to successfully boot Linux onto the Nintendo Switch. Now, it seems that the hybrid console can be seen running Linux in full, utilising the Switch’s touchscreen and browsing the web. It seems that fail0verflow is able to use the KDE …

While consoles don't tend to have official keyboard and mouse support, there are ways around that with adapters. This is something of a concern in multiplayer shooters, where a mouse provides a distinct advantage over a controller. Over the weekend, Xbox VP, Mike Ybarra, was asked if there were plans …

At the end of December, Sony revealed that it had managed to surpass the 70 million PS4 sales milestone, bolstered by the PS4 Pro and a strong lineup of games. These results were counted somewhat in the middle of the Christmas rush, so how did the final month of 2017 …

Back when the PS4 and Xbox One were announced as x86 consoles, the internet became rife with speculation over potential hacks and swifter emulation. So far, not much has surfaced on that front, but this week console modders did manage to put a dent in the PS4's armor, paving the …

Since the Nintendo Switch launched back in March last year, it has dominated console sales and approached milestones at a rapid pace. It was thought to be at the expense of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, however both consoles are still on track for record sales over their …

The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success for Nintendo, with the console matching the sales of its rivals. It isn’t all bells and whistles for the platform, however, as Nintendo has delayed its 64GB cartridges for outside publishers until 2019. Switching back to cartridges hasn’t just left a mark …

It seems that Microsoft is generating excitement for its exclusive deal to launch PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on its Xbox One next week. The publisher has plans to mimic PUBG’s iconic supply drops by placing three real-life crates across the cities of Australia. One crate will each be placed in Sydney, Melbourne …

This time last year, Sony revealed that it had managed to sell over 50 million PS4s so far this generation. This announcement closely followed the launches of the PS4 Pro and PSVR, so how has Sony's hardware been doing since then? Well unsurprisingly, it is still selling at an incredibly …

There has been plenty of notable absences on the Switch since it launched back in March, such as Nintendo’s Virtual Console to mainstay media applications. While Netflix has yet to make its way to the console, the Switch has finally got its first video-streaming application outside of Japan, as Hulu …

The Xbox One X finally released today to such a warm reception that it caused analysts to update their 2017 sales predictions. Unfortunately, some have yet to experience their purchase as Amazon is experiencing stock issues. For days, customers have been reporting that Amazon’s predicted dispatch date didn’t actually match …

The Xbox One X went out on sale today and while initial sales predictions were fairly low, it looks like pre-order numbers and talk of demand outstripping launch supply has boosted forecasts. Two notable analysts have updated their 2017 sales predictions for the Xbox One X, bumping expectations up a …

The Xbox One X is finally in the hands of the press ahead of its official launch next week. As we get closer to the release date, we are starting to learn a few more details about the console. One thing in particular that seems to stand out is the …

Not only is the Xbox One X going to be the first console to support AMD’s FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, but it is also going to be the first console to natively support 1440p gaming. While the console is being pushed towards the 4K gaming market, Microsoft has taken …

It’s fair to say that Nintendo is still refining its Switch experience, and while it might not have fully fixed its Online app just yet, the core console experience is getting better each month. The Switch OS version 4.0 has finally added USB headphone support, save game transfers and video …

Despite constant dips in stock, the Nintendo Switch has continuously outsold the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as of late. This month is no different, with the hybrid topping September’s sales in the U.S. according to industry tracking groups. The NPD Group, responsible for market research across the world has …

The Nintendo Switch has been in high demand ever since its launch back in March. In fact for the first few months, finding one in stock seemed to be a very difficult task depending on where you lived. It’s a bit easier to get hold of one now but with …

Nintendo has arguably reinvigorated the handheld gaming market this year with the launch of the Nintendo Switch. The two-in-one console is already getting a ton of third-party support from big publishers but it seems that Nintendo will be free to go uncontested, as Sony is still uninterested in pushing back …

Earlier this year, the internet exploded with news that Atari would be jumping back into the hardware business with its first game console in decades. The company announced the Ataribox a while back but few details were revealed. Now, we know a lot more, including the fact that the system …

Back at Gamescom in August, Microsoft kicked off Xbox One X pre-orders with the launch of the Scorpio Edition. Those sold out very quickly, meaning many were left waiting for the standard edition to become available. Now, that day has come, with retailers across the world now offering the Xbox …

There has been a lot of debate surrounding Sony's stance on cross-platform play between the Xbox One and PS4. For a while now, Microsoft has been completely open to it, with Sony being the roadblock when it comes to Minecraft, ARK: Survival Evolved, Rocket League, Gwent and more. However, it …

Back in the Xbox 360 days, Microsoft launched Xbox Live Indie Games to allow developers to self publish their titles. However, with that console now well out of the picture, it is time for Microsoft to pull the plug on a few of its services. At the end of this …

As great as the Nintendo Switch is, 32GB of internal storage isn't really enough for modern gaming. This is something that is going to become more and more obvious over the coming months, as some newer Switch games will require an additional microSD card to install. One of the first …

With the Xbox One X on the horizon and the Xbox One S selling very well, the time has come for Microsoft to stop selling the original Xbox One. The original 2013 design is reportedly being phased out over the next couple of months, with Microsoft’s UK site listing the …