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HID Remapper Extends Steam Controller Usability Beyond Steam
technology3 days ago

HID Remapper Extends Steam Controller Usability Beyond Steam

A May 20 update to HID Remapper adds full Steam Controller support, enabling inputs to work outside Steam on Windows and Linux and making the controller compatible with Nintendo Switch, Android devices, and Xbox Series consoles. All inputs—including trackpads, touch sensors, and accelerometer/gyro—are usable, and there are DIY converter files plus inexpensive pre-built options (as low as about $17.50), though you may need to flash firmware or assemble an enclosure.

via TechPowerUp|
#cross-platform#gaming-hardware#hid-remapper
Valve Reveals Four Steam Machine Variants With Reserve System and Storage Options
technology13 days ago

Valve Reveals Four Steam Machine Variants With Reserve System and Storage Options

Valve is launching four Steam Machine configurations (512GB or 2TB, with or without a controller). A reservation system will cap initial stock at 20,000 units with a one-unit-per-customer limit to curb scalping, while prices rise to about $700 for 512GB and $750 for 2TB, highlighting console-like usability, plug‑and‑play design, and potential customization in a competitive market.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#gaming-hardware#note-extra-tag-not-allowed#pricing
SuperStation One: The FPGA PS1 Dream For Retro Gamers
gaming-hardware16 days ago

SuperStation One: The FPGA PS1 Dream For Retro Gamers

Time Extension’s Damien McFerran reviews the $210 SuperStation One, a PS1‑shaped FPGA box that blends MiSTer FPGA cores with PS1 accessory and media support via SNAC, plus built‑in Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, NFC, and a wide array of legacy AV outputs. With Console Mode in development and a forthcoming SuperDock for optical media, it promises a highly authentic, low‑latency retro PS1 experience and broader MiSTer functionality, though it runs warm and currently exists as a standalone system rather than a seamless MiSTer extension.

via Time Extension|
#console-mode#fpga#gaming-hardware
Valve's Steam Machine Navigates Price Pressure Amid Hardware-Software Push
technology23 days ago

Valve's Steam Machine Navigates Price Pressure Amid Hardware-Software Push

Valve's Steam Machine aims to bridge consoles and PCs with SteamOS and improved controller functionality, delivering consistent performance on TV and desktop; however, price is under scrutiny with estimates around $700–$800, challenged by rising component costs and RAM shortages. Valve seeks to leverage the Steam ecosystem and strong hardware-software integration, but success hinges on logistics, affordability, and meeting gamers' performance expectations amid a shifting hardware market.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#gaming-hardware#pricing#steam-machine
Steam Controller Lands in Japan on May 4
technology29 days ago

Steam Controller Lands in Japan on May 4

Valve will release the Steam Controller in Japan on May 4, priced at $99 and including the controller, a charging cable, and a 2.4 GHz wireless dongle for PC connectivity; launch is scheduled for 15:00 local time in Japan, with timing differing for Western regions, and the device features four programmable buttons, dual touchpads, a hall effect sensor, HD rumble, and multiple connectivity options.

via TechPowerUp|
#gaming-hardware#japan#price
Project Helix: Microsoft’s AI-Driven, Xbox-PC Hybrid with 3nm Power
technology2 months ago

Project Helix: Microsoft’s AI-Driven, Xbox-PC Hybrid with 3nm Power

Microsoft’s Project Helix is a forthcoming hybrid Xbox-PC console built around a 3nm AMD SoC with RDNA 5 and a dedicated AI unit, designed to natively run Xbox and PC games within a unified ecosystem. It features AI-powered NPCs and upscaling, advanced ray tracing via Radiance Cores, and DirectStorage with ZSD compression for faster loading, plus four-generation backward compatibility. Alpha development kits are planned for 2027 with a consumer launch anticipated around 2028 at a premium price of roughly $900–$1,200, positioning it against Sony’s PS6 at about $600.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#ai#gaming-hardware#project-helix
From FPGA N64 to Modular Mice: 2025's Standout Gaming Gadgets
technology2 months ago

From FPGA N64 to Modular Mice: 2025's Standout Gaming Gadgets

A 2025 roundup of notable gaming gadgets spans premium headsets and keyboards to retro-inspired handhelds, modular mice, and innovative peripherals. Highlights include Analogue 3D FPGA N64, NZXT Capsule Elite mic, GameSir G7 Pro controller, Nacon Revolution X Unlimited with a built-in screen, Backbone Pro for mobile gaming, and affordable picks like Gamakay NS68 and Super Pocket Neo Geo Edition, showcasing a year rich in hardware variety across consoles, PCs, and emulation-focused devices.

via SlashGear|
#arcade#gaming-hardware#handhelds
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Returns on Switch as an expensive, awkward nostalgia gadget
technology3 months ago

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Returns on Switch as an expensive, awkward nostalgia gadget

Nintendo brings back the Virtual Boy via the Switch with the Nintendo Classics retro lineup, but you must buy a $100 plastic headset (or a $25 cardboard version) and maintain a Switch Online subscription to access seven launch titles. The games run in portable mode without the accessory, but the goggles are essential for a playable (and legible) experience. It’s an uncomfortable, eyestrain-prone setup that’s oddly compelling for die‑hard fans, yet costly and limited in scope—more a boutique nostalgia item than a practical revival.

via The Verge|
#gaming-hardware#nintendo-switch#retro-gaming
Nintendo Switch becomes Nintendo’s all-time sales leader
technology3 months ago

Nintendo Switch becomes Nintendo’s all-time sales leader

Nintendo’s Switch has become the company’s best‑selling console with over 155 million units sold since its 2017 launch, surpassing the DS and second only to PlayStation 2. Shares fell about 11% on investor concerns over software sales and memory-chip prices, even as the Switch 2 started strong with 17 million units sold by year‑end 2025. Analysts credit a strong lineup of first‑party games and the handheld form factor for Switch’s success, though higher memory costs and broader economic factors could temper future profits.

via BBC|
#console-sales-milestone#gaming-hardware#investor-concerns
HP Unveils the HyperX Omen Max 16, the World's Most Powerful 16-Inch Gaming Laptop at CES 2026
technology4 months ago

HP Unveils the HyperX Omen Max 16, the World's Most Powerful 16-Inch Gaming Laptop at CES 2026

HP unveiled the HyperX Omen Max 16 at CES 2026, claiming it to be the most powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with a 300W platform power, support for the latest Intel and AMD chips, and an NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU, featuring advanced cooling, a 2.5K OLED display, and a sleek design, though pricing and release date are yet to be announced.

via Engadget|
#ces-2026#gaming-hardware#gaming-laptop