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Valve Steam Controller review: A gamepad in search of a console
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (214+ words) And a VR headset. The Steam Controller represents roughly 13 years of R&D, from its first iteration announced in 2013 to the debut of the Steam Deck in 2022, and the refinement period clearly paid off. Pressing the power button with the…...
Xbox gamer wins lawsuit against Microsoft to restore account and digital library
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (292+ words) Microsoft also has to pay roughly $400 in damages to the user. Xbox gamer wins lawsuit against Microsoft to restore account and digital library Microsoft also has to pay roughly $400 in damages to the user. A sole Xbox gamer has seemingly…...
Why GameCube games are so expensive (and why they're rarely sold at retro stores)
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (517+ words) Some titles can cost over $150. Walk into a retro game store, and decades of Nintendo history will greet you on the shelves. GameCube games, though, are often missing. And when they do turn up, their prices might give you pause....
Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard?
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (459+ words) Save your best ports for your most demanding devices. Which USB port should you use for your mouse and keyboard? Save your best ports for your most demanding devices. Setting up your computer can be a complicated process, but one…...
Engadget review recap: Steam Machine, Samsung Music Studio 7, Oura Ring 5 and more
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (211+ words) A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget. Engadget review recap: Steam Machine, Samsung Music Studio 7, Oura Ring 5 and more A roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget. From a major new piece of gaming hardware to the latest smart…...
Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up Pokémon cards by more than 300 percent?
2+ day, 42+ min ago (915+ words) Is paying a reasonable price for colorful cardboard too much to ask? Who needs scalpers when GameStop is marking up Pokémon cards by more than 300 percent? The retailer is charging obscene amounts for the 30th anniversary Pokémon cards. The price gouging…...
Palworld 1.0, Tiny Bookshop on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1157+ words) Plus, pretend you're moderating a forum like it's 2007 again. Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As ever, we've got some neat new games for you to dive into this weekend, as well…...
You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (501+ words) Engadget You can now easily find out if a game is compatible with the Steam Machine You just have to know where to look. One of the convenient things about the Steam Deck is Valve's handy verification system, which tells…...
Engadget Podcast: Xbox resets with layoffs
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (156+ words) Engadget Engadget Podcast: Xbox resets with layoffs We chat with Mike Futter from the Virtual Economy Podcast about Microsoft's sad Xbox trajectory. Microsoft made its Xbox layoffs official this week, and they're absolutely brutal. The company plans to lay off…...
Xreal's $299 lightweight a01+ AR glasses are now available to buy
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (345+ words) They’re designed to appeal to gamers and movie-watchers who want a big screen wherever they are. A few months ago, smart glasses brand Xreal announced a new budget-friendly sub-brand called X by Xreal (likely to run into obvious branding issues…...