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Creative Bloq curates a list of retro gaming consoles to consider, highlighting Evercade, Atari, Nintendo, Sega and PlayStation options, including renewed models like PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360; the piece notes refurbished units from retailers and affiliate links as a practical guide for retro-gaming fans.
Microsoft’s Gaming Copilot, an AI gaming assistant first shown for PC/Windows handhelds, is headed to Xbox Series X/S consoles in 2026, with a later-year expansion to additional services. It will offer in-game recommendations, help players overcome obstacles, brainstorm strategies, and provide personalized coaching via voice chat, as part of a broader push to bring AI-assisted features to more platforms.
A NewZoo 80-page report predicts PC gaming will become the top revenue driver by 2028, with PC earnings surpassing consoles and possibly reaching nearly 1 billion players. Growth is driven by Asian expansion, a surge of Gen Z/Alpha gamers, higher selling prices, and Valve’s ecosystem expansion, while indie and sub-$30 to $50 PC games boost affordability and free-to-play revenue. Console playtime has declined in recent years, and top PC titles fueling the surge include Roblox, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Minecraft, Fortnite, Dota 2, and VALORANT.
Generative AI is driving up RAM and overall costs for consumer electronics, contributing to shortages (like Steam Decks) and fueling talk that the next console generation (PS6/Xbox) could be delayed. The piece weighs whether a longer cycle makes sense—allowing more time to play current games and catch up on a backlog, but risking continued price shocks and diminished momentum—while suggesting retro gaming as a more affordable alternative. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome delaying the new tech, others want to move forward and see how things evolve.
Nintendo’s original Switch has become the company’s best-selling console ever with 155.37 million units sold by December 31, 2025, surpassing the DS's 154.02 million. The Switch 2 fueled a holiday surge and is on track to meet a 19 million fiscal-2026 target, supported by strong software sales (e.g., Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza) and solid quarterly revenue and profit.
Nintendo reports that the Switch has outsold the Nintendo DS, reaching about 155.37 million units worldwide compared with DS’s 154.02 million, making it Nintendo’s best-selling system ever. The PlayStation 2 still holds the overall hardware lead at around 160.63 million. With Switch 2 on the horizon, it could keep the momentum, though the original Switch remains in production.
Cyber Monday 2025 offers significant discounts on gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and accessories, along with deals on games, microSD cards, controllers, and gaming peripherals, making it a prime time for gamers to upgrade or restock their gear.
Cyber Monday offers significant discounts on gaming consoles, PCs, games, accessories, and gift cards across major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, making it an ideal time for gamers to purchase new gear and titles before the holiday season.
Konami released a patch for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 to fix crashes, improve textures, and add new features, with a future update planned for Steam and further stability enhancements under investigation.
PlayStation Direct's Summer Sale 2025 offers up to 60% off on select PS5 consoles, bundles, and games until July 29, with notable deals on PS5 Slim consoles, game discounts like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and bundles including PS Plus Premium, making it a prime opportunity for gamers to upgrade or expand their collection.
A BBC Breakfast segment on retro gaming highlighted the resurgence of interest in classic consoles and games, but the segment was humorously marred by props that were historically inaccurate or mismatched, such as a SNES with an NES cartridge, prompting a response from UKIE. The trend taps into nostalgia and community, with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 expected to improve on past console limitations.
AMD is committed to expanding its gaming hardware portfolio with a full roadmap of gaming-optimized chips for PCs, consoles, handhelds, and the cloud, emphasizing backwards compatibility and AI-powered graphics, as announced by CEO Lisa Su.
CD Projekt Red announced that later this year, The Witcher 3 will receive a patch enabling cross-platform mod support on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, allowing players to share and enjoy user-created content across these platforms, enhancing the game's longevity and replayability.
The Witcher 3 will receive a new patch in 2025 that introduces cross-platform mod support for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, making mods accessible on consoles for the first time, as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations.
Cyber Monday offers significant discounts on Xbox products, surpassing Black Friday deals. Highlights include Xbox Series X consoles for $380, controllers starting at $35, and 1TB expansion cards for $99.99. Popular games like Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and Dragon Age: The Veilguard are also on sale. These deals are available for a limited time, with most expiring at the end of Cyber Monday.