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Xbox Series X features, specs revealed
Microsoft reveals new details about their fastest and most powerful console yet
PS2 turns 20: What were your favorite games for the console? Here are 5 of ours
We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite games released on Sony’s top-selling console
Microsoft gives glimpse of new Xbox console
(UPDATED) Xbox head Phil Spencer puls back the curtain on 'Project Scarlett,' the creation of a successor to the Xbox One that will give game makers 'the power they need to bring their creative visions to life'
'PS5' details emerge: AMD chips, SSD, 8K graphics, backwards compatibility
Sony's next console is starting to take shape
Sony enables PlayStation Network ID changing
By the end of April 11, PlayStation Network account holders will finally be able to change their usernames on the service
Nintendo to release 2 new Switch models in 2019 – report
One version is reportedly more powerful than the base Switch, while the other variant is said to be the next in line to the 3DS throne
Japan makes console modding, save editing software illegal
Japan's amendment to the Unfair Competition Prevention Act also bars the reselling of game serial codes or other software product keys
Nintendo first-half profit up 25% on Switch console sales
'Nintendo Switch hardware continued to be quite popular, reaching 5.07 million units sold' in the April-September period, the company says
Nintendo to make new version of Switch console for 2019 – report
The new hardware is reportedly slated for a Summer 2019 outing
Sony reaches 500M PlayStations sold milestone
A cultural force, Sony has now sold over 525 million PlayStation consoles since the debut of the original in 1994
Microsoft reportedly working on next-gen, streaming-only Xbox
The console is said to have just enough local computing power for controller input, image processing, and collision detection
Sony's next PlayStation may be at least 3 years away
'We want to use the next 3 years to prepare the next step, to crouch down so that we can jump higher in the future,' says PlayStation CEO John Kodera
Global games market expected to hit $137.9 billion in 2018 – report
Newzoo projects about 2.3 billion gamers worldwide in 2018, with around 51% of all gaming revenues – around $70.3 billion – coming from mobile
Nintendo announces new Mario Kart game for smartphones
Nintendo also confirms that the Switch will be getting its online subscription service by September of this year
[OPINION] Why the Nintendo Switch is winning hearts
A steady stream of good games packed into a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use gaming machine makes Nintendo's Switch a winner
Nintendo nearly doubles net profit forecast on Switch console
The company now says it expects to sell around 14 million Switch consoles in the current business year, up from an earlier 10 million forecast
Nintendo returns to profit on the Switch
Nintendo launches the Switch game console with a price tag of 300 It sold 2 7 million units by the end of the month and is now seen as a new pillar for the company s earnings
Nintendo releasing SNES Classic console with 21 games
The SNES Classic console will come out on September 29 and will cost 80
[E3 2017] LOOK: The Microsoft Xbox One X, taken apart at E3
Microsoft took apart their new console and displayed its components at the games show
[E3 2017] LOOK: Microsoft's new Xbox One X on display at E3
The Xbox One X will be launched worldwide November 7 and is priced at 499
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 28, 2017
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Nintendo eyes sale of 10 million Switch consoles in 2018 fiscal year
The creator of the iconic Super Mario character launched the Switch in March 2017 and said it sold 2 74 million of the consoles in that month alone
What to expect in Sony's upcoming PS4 Software Update 4.50
The update – currently in beta testing – will bring external hard disk drive support for the console as well as a boost mode for the PS4 Pro
Nintendo Switch pricing, games, release date detailed
3rd UPDATE Nintendo s Switch has a 299 price point and is slated for a March 3 worldwide release Learn more about the console the Joycon controllers and some of the announced games and their trailers
Nintendo reboots with new Switch game console
Nintendo would not comment on the price and only said it would be first announced at the Tokyo briefing scheduled to start at 1:00 pm 0400 GMT; 12:00 pm Manila time
Here are the games that will be optimized for the PS4 Pro when it launches
Sony says 44 titles will take advantage of the console s enhanced processing prowess at launch
Nintendo to end Wii U production on Friday – report
UPDATED Nintendo which had shipped around 13 36 million Wii U consoles as of September 30 denies the report despite not knowing the particulars of the article
Nintendo gives sneak geek peak at new portable console
Nintendo unveils a hybrid machine that can be played at home and on the go thanks to a removable screen like a tablet with the controllers attached
Sony to debut redesigned standard PlayStation 4, high-end model – report
The Japanese tech company makes their PlayStation plans public on September 7 at the PlayStation Theater in New York
Xbox Play Anywhere to arrive September 13
Windows 10 and Xbox One machines need to have specific updates installed before they can take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere when it launches
Sony confirms PlayStation 4.5, says it won't be at E3
Sony s Andrew House says the new console is intended to sit alongside and complement the standard PS4
The evolution of gaming: Meet the new player
Virtual Reality takes the gaming experience to a whole new level
Sony’s PlayStation 4 sales top 30.2M units worldwide
Sony says the PS4 continues to demonstrate the fastest and strongest growth in PlayStation hardware history
Sony’s PlayStation Now heads to PS3 on May 12
PlayStation Now is a subscription cloud gaming service that allows players to stream specific video games on the PlayStation 4 and soon on the PS3
Great video games for summer
Here are some console video games you may want to check out
Germanwings cockpit lock, solar energy, young innovators | SciTech4u
Technology – a double edged sword in the Germanwings crash solar energy in PH homes and groundbreaking prototypes from the De La Salle University s Innovations and Technology Fair
Sony and Spotify's PlayStation Music going live
New Spotify users as well as users of Sony s Music Unlimited service – which the company phased out and replaced with PlayStation Music – can earn some free Premium time
Microsoft to add new features to Xbox One
Aside from new social features updates to existing features and region specific accessories and services will make their way soon to Microsoft s Xbox One
Sony to sell PlayStation in newly opened China market
Sony s gaming consoles are heading to China with two joint ventures between Sony and Oriental Pearl to spearhead the push to Chinese gamers
Microsoft unveils arctic camouflage controller for Xbox 360
The Special Edition Arctic Camouflage controller for the Xbox 360 will retail for 54 99 when it arrives this June
Nintendo shares fall as hard-hit firm sticks with consoles
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced a share buyback plan and a pay cut for Iwata following a dive in earnings
Samsung launches GamePad for Android devices
Samsung wants to reinvent the smartphone as a gaming console with the release of its new device the GamePad controller for Android
PlayStation 4 PH launch set for January 2014
Sony Philippines offers a number of preorder options for interested buyers
Xbox One launch heightens video game console war
This is the beginning of a new generation of games and entertainment and a new generation of smart TV says Microsoft exec
WebHits: Console music mix
YouTube user liltommyj creates a catchy music mix using sounds from different video gaming consoles
Sony announces new PlayStation Vita, Vita TV
Sony announced a new PlayStation Vita and the Vita TV miniconsole
Xbox One coming November 22
Microsoft announces the launch date and launch countries that will get first rights to buying the Xbox One
PlayStation 4 release date, launch countries set
Sony finalizes the launch date and countries that will get first rights to buying a PlayStation 4
Valve, Xi3 at odds over Piston console
Valve and Xi3 appear to be at odds over the Piston what it represents and their ties
Sony announces PS4 for 2013 holidays
Sony announces its next generation console
