A new version of the Switch with a larger OLED display from Samsung, as well as support for 4K resolution when docked, is reportedly set for a reveal by Nintendo later this year. The model, according to Bloomberg , will be unveiled this year and Samsung will begin mass production of the new seven-inch screen "as early as June." The OLED display panel will output at 720p resolution, according to Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with plans. Nintendo is said to be working to maintain interest around the Switch, as well as continue to sell software competitively against Xbox and PlayStation. Reports of a more powerful version of the Switch have been floating around for some time now. In January a dataminer noted that a firmware update issued by Nintendo references an upgraded Switch console codenamed Aula. This upgraded model allegedly uses the Mariko (Tegra X1+) SoC chip that was implemented with the Switch Lite and updated 2019 regular model Switches. Additionally, the … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch With OLED And 4K Output Reportedly Being Revealed This Year
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MLB The Show 21 Is 4K/60FPS On Next-Gen, Includes Stadium Creator
PlayStation Studios has shared some new details on MLB The Show 21 , confirming that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X editions are capable of running at 4K/60fps and that they will have a new mode in the form of a stadium-creator. These details were confirmed as part of the latest in PlayStation's bizarre Muppets-style video series featuring a puppet version of cover star Fernando Tatis Jr. and the "Coach." The video also confirms that MLB The Show 21 will feature 3D audio and support for the DualSense controller's unique capabilities on PS5. It also states that to experience MLB The Show 21 at 60fps you will need a next-gen console. The video caps off by providing a sneak peek at the stadium-creator mode that will only be available on next-gen consoles. The video doesn't provide any details, but it showcases how you can create a variety of different-looking stadiums with the mode. Presumably a deeper dive into the stadium-creator is coming later. MLB The Show 21 … [Read more...] about MLB The Show 21 Is 4K/60FPS On Next-Gen, Includes Stadium Creator
Samsung’s massive Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is getting a Mini LED overhaul, and we can’t wait
Samsung's 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is both ludicrous and an absolute joy at the same time. So, with Samsung announcing it is upgrading its popular ultrawide monster to a new Quantum Mini LED panel, we're positively drooling. While we're still a way off MicroLED and OLED panels in PC monitors, the 2021 model of the 49-inch behemoth should deliver something of a quarter-step in the right direction: enhanced black levels and greater backlight zoning control we expect will make for a prettier picture. Here's what Samsung has to say about the Quantum Mini LED tech itself: "At just 1/40th the size of conventional LEDs, Quantum Mini LEDs allow for ultra-fine light control. With deep blacks, bright lights, and upscaling technology smarter than any Samsung TV has ever offered, Samsung Neo QLED delivers an ultra-realistic picture—whether you are watching a football game, or playing one on your gaming console." Samsung Neo QLED is the Quantum Mini LED tech plus a Neo Quantum … [Read more...] about Samsung’s massive Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is getting a Mini LED overhaul, and we can’t wait
This Gateway laptop with a GTX 2060 and 120Hz screen is back down to $799 again
This one pops up on sale every so often, and each time it does, I feel compelled to let you know about it, because $799 is a fantastic price for the hardware. The star of the show, of course, is the GeForce RTX 2060. It's slightly less interesting now that Nvidia has launched its GeForce RTX 30 series in mobile form, but still an exciting option in this price range. To put the price into perspective, the least expensive laptop with an RTX 2060 at Best Buy (non open box/refurbished, that is) is the MSI GS66 10SE, currently discounted from $1,500 to $1,100. It's a beefier config all around, though it should be, at $300 more than the Gateway Creator model highlighted here. Ray Tracing For Cheap Gateway Creator Series 15.6-Inch | 120Hz| Core i5 10300H | GeForce RTX 2060 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | $999 $799 at Walmart (save $200) View Deal The GPU is flanked by an Intel Core i5 10300H 'Comet Lake' processor (4C/8T, 2.5GHz to 4.5GHz, 8MB L3 cache), 8GB of RAM, and a … [Read more...] about This Gateway laptop with a GTX 2060 and 120Hz screen is back down to $799 again
Edge Magazine Presents: Game Changers – Sony invents the PlayStation
What is Edge Presents: Game Changers? Presented by Edge magazine, Game Changers is a new editorial series that dives deeper into pivotal moments from console war history, from the original PlayStation launch in 1994, to Xbox’s billion-dollar red ring of death rescue plan. Each episode recaps the industry at the time (The Background), replays key moments as Edge magazine reported them (The Moment), delivers present-day interviews with those involved (The Inside Story) and considers the event's historical impact (What Happened Next?). A new episode of Game Changers will debut at 5pm GMT / 1pm EDT every day this week. Over the past 26 years, Sony has sold close to 550 million consoles and handhelds under the PlayStation brand name. In context, that’s around 1.7 consoles for every single person living in North America today. The Background: How did the video-game market look before the launch of PlayStation? Ken Kutaragi, the ‘father of the PlayStation’ and former chairman of … [Read more...] about Edge Magazine Presents: Game Changers – Sony invents the PlayStation