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14 Sep

Is Nintendo GameCube the Most Underrated Console Ever?

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A lot of words have been spoken about the Nintendo GameCube in the 20 years since the console’s release, but the one you’re most likely to hear if you ask fans about their thoughts on the console’s legacy is “underrated.” In fact, the popular sentiment is that the Nintendo GameCube is the most underrated console ever made. It’s a fascinating legacy for a device that once seemed destined to become Nintendo’s worst-selling home console ever (before the Wii U justifiably stole that title). We’ve talked about this more extensively in the past, but the Nintendo GameCube was something of a…
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26 May

Every Nintendo Console Ranked From Worst to Best

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There are some who believe that the best Nintendo console is the first one you ever owned. It’s an idea that speaks to the mark Nintendo has left on the industry and the way many of us feel the first time we experience the latest entry in one of their classic franchises. Your first Nintendo console truly is something special. With that out of the way, let’s talk about which Nintendo console is actually the best. No, there’s no way to convince everyone that one Nintendo console is actually better than the rest, but we’re looking back at Nintendo’s history…
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28 Apr

PS5 vs Xbox Series X Sales: Who Is Winning the 2021 Console War So Far?

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Since the popular idea of a “console war” isn’t going anywhere despite all the evidence that suggests our perception of that concept has drastically changed in recent years, it’s only natural that many gamers can’t help but wonder who is winning the sales race between the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Fortunately, Sony and Microsoft made it a little easier to answer that question by recently releasing sales figures and earning reports that give us a better idea of how each company’s next-gen plans are going so far. The good news is that both companies are doing very well at…
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13 Apr

PlayStation Bets on Big Games as Game Pass Slowly Wins a Console War

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When someone asked me during the PS4/Xbox One era which console they should buy, I usually told them “PlayStation 4.” In a generation that usually allowed fans of both consoles to play the biggest third-party games, Sony’s emphasis on major first-party titles simply left them with the greater quantity of exclusive games and, in my mind, the greater quality exclusive titles as well. It really just came down to the idea that owning a PlayStation 4 put you in a better position to buy the next major console exclusive that you might be interested in. In some ways, then, I…
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28 Dec

Link Tank: KFC’s New Gaming Console Has Built-In Chicken Warmer

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KFC has entered the console war with KFConsole, which includes a built-in chicken warmer. Yes, you read that right. “Peanut butter and jelly. Batman and Robin. Rock and roll. Fried chicken and video games. Some things just go together—like KFC Gaming and Cooler Master, which teamed up to create a game console with a built-in roaster.” Read more at PCMag. From National Hangover Day to Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, here are some offbeat holidays to celebrate in the first month of the new year. “Though the official end-of-year ‘holiday season’ may be over, January is chock-full of very fun, very…
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11 Nov

How PS4’s Most Divisive Exclusives Captured the Console’s Legacy

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The PlayStation 4 will go down as one of the most successful video game consoles ever made. While its success can most easily be measured in sales figures (over 113 million units sold so far), most gamers will likely best remember the PS4 for its incredible library of games, which includes critically-acclaimed exclusives Bloodborne, Uncharted 4, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Marvel’s Spider-Man. In that same library, though, are a few games which some PS4 owners will ultimately remember differently than others. That’s obviously normal, but what is somewhat unusual is how the PS4’s three most divisive console…
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11 Nov

How Xbox One Shaped the Future of Console Gaming

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I never owned an Xbox One, and to be honest, I’ve never really regretted that decision, even as I prepare to get my hands on the Xbox Series X. In some ways, the legacy of the Xbox One is defined by shortcomings. Microsoft’s infamously botched reveal of the console was lowlighted by the console’s investment in the now-defunct Kinect peripheral as well as its apparent dependence on a constant internet connection. And even though Microsoft addressed most of these issues over time, the tech company faced one problem it never entirely solved: an inability to consistently deliver compelling exclusives. From…
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10 Nov

Xbox Series X vs. PS5: Which Features Set Each Console Apart?

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Xbox Series X vs. PS5 will be a console war unlike any other. At a time when console game libraries are becoming more homogenous and we look towards more than just console sales to determine success in this industry, you may think that the decision to buy one console over another really just comes down to a few exclusive titles and personal preferences. Even the specs of the two consoles appear to be fairly similar at a glance: However, a closer look at both consoles reveals just how different these machines truly are. Granted, neither the Xbox Series X nor…
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29 Oct

Why the PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X War Won’t Be Won With Console Sales

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In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, PlayStation CEO reiterated his belief that the PS5 can potentially break the PS4’s sales records but surprised many by noting that he doesn’t believe victory in the upcoming Xbox Series X vs. PS5 war will be measured solely by console sales. “It’s become a lot more nuanced,” Ryan says of console sales figures. “For example, one reference point, we sold a lot of PS2s, but many of them were at $99, on a format that was very, very heavily pirated. Right now the metric is engagement, and that obviously can be judged across two axis:…
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28 Oct

Xbox Series X Unboxed: Microsoft’s Next-Gen Console Isn’t a Fridge But It’s Definitely Hefty

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Reports of the Xbox Series X‘s size have been greatly exaggerated: you won’t find anything as big as Snoop Dogg’s monolith-shaped fridge inside the next-gen console’s retail box. But the first thing you’ll notice when unboxing this console in November is that it’s pretty heavy. Despite the countless memes and comparison pictures declaring the Xbox Series X an absolute chonk, I was still surprised by how hefty the console is. At about 5.9 inches wide and 11.8 inches tall, and weighing in at 9.8 pounds, the console definitely has a commanding presence. Not quite PC tower (or fridge) height when…
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26 Oct

PlayStation 5’s Best Custom Faceplate Designs Show Off the Console’s Style

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If you’re not happy with the PlayStation 5’s white/black/blue color scheme (which Sony seems fairly committed to as the official console colors), then you should know that the recent PS5 teardown video and various leaked reports indicate that the PS5’s faceplate will be removable. In fact, there’s at least one company (PlateStation) that is already offering a few custom PS5 faceplate designs that you pre-order ahead of the console’s November 12 release date. Now, we should point out that Sony has not released an official guide for swapping your PS5’s faceplate and that PlateStation is not officially associated with Sony.…
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14 Oct

PlayStation 5 Engineer Explains Why the Console is So Large

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In an interview with Nikkei Xtech, PlayStation 5 engineer Yasuhiro Ootori notes that the PS5’s surprising size can largely (pun intended) be attributed to the size of its fan and internal cooling system. Ootori (who many may recognize from his appearance in the recent PS5 teardown video) explains that the PS5’s 45mm thick fan actually draws in air from both sides of the console despite the fact that what Ootori describes as the “B” side of the console doesn’t actually feature the console’s chip or other notable heat-generating components. His hope is that this dual-intake design will help reduce the…
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08 Oct

Sega Dreamcast Mini Could Be Next Retro Console from Publisher

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In an interview with Famitsu (as reported on by Siliconera) Sega creative producer Yosuke Okunari hinted that Sega is thinking about producing a Dreamcast Mini device. “I think for the next one, we may go with a concept close to the Mega Drive Mini,” Okunari says. “If I have to say some names, it could be an SG-1000 Mini or a Dreamcast Mini.” Okunari also mentions that Sega has considered “everything that has been imagined by everyone” in regards to what their next mini console/game device could be. Interestingly, he states that such projects “are moved by a substantial amount…
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22 Sep

How the Bethesda Deal Changes the Xbox Series X vs. PS5 Console War

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Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media, parent company of game publisher Bethesda Softworks and all of its prized studios, isn’t just one of the biggest deals ($7.5 billion) in the history of the industry. It’s an arrangement that could very well change the course of gaming as well as the outcome of the Xbox Series X vs. PS5 console war. That may sound like an exaggeration. To be fair, we’ve already seen some people jump to incredible conclusions regarding the implications of this deal and how it will affect consumers in the coming years. Will Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield be…
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21 Sep

Xbox Series X and Series S Pre-Order: Where and How to Buy the Console

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The day you’ve been waiting is almost here! On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Xbox fans will get the chance to pre-order the Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft’s next-gen consoles. The new consoles, which cost $499 and $299 respectively, will be available for pre-order at 8 am PT/11 pm ET. You will be able to pre-order the Xbox Series X here: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Newegg. And pre-order the Xbox Series S here: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Newegg. Players will also be able to pay for the next-gen console in 24 monthly installments through…
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16 Sep

PlayStation 5 Pre-Order: Where and How to Buy the Console

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Want to get a PlayStation 5? It’ll cost you $499 if you want the standard edition with a disc drive and $399 if you want the disc-less digital edition. If you want to be among the first gamers to play PS5 exclusives like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the Demon’s Souls remake, and Horizon Forbidden West, then you might be interested in pre-ordering the console. Luckily, you will be able to do so very soon. PlayStation has confirmed that “PS5 pre-orders will be available starting as early as tomorrow at select retailers,” but did not name…
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11 Sep

Console Wars: Nintendo vs. Sega Documentary Release Date Revealed in New Trailer

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CBS has announced that the video game documentary Console Wars, which examines the ’90s clash of video games titans between Sega and Nintendo, will be available on CBS All Access starting on Sept. 23. “An Official Selection of the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, Console Wars takes viewers back to 1990 when Sega, a fledgling arcade company, assembled a team of underdogs to take on the greatest video game company in the world, Nintendo,” reads a description of the series. “It was a once-in-a-lifetime, no-holds-barred conflict that pit brother against brother, kids against grownups, Sonic against Mario, and American’s unique brand…
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08 Sep

Xbox Series S Price Could Make it the Cheapest Next-Gen Console

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After months of leaks and speculation, Microsoft has finally confirmed the existence of the Xbox Series S. The most noteworthy feature of the upcoming console may just be its price. At just $299, the Xbox Series S not only has the honor of being the first next-gen console with a confirmed price point, but it will likely end up being the most affordable next-gen console by at least $50-$100 (based on current estimates). What do you get for that price? While Microsoft has not yet revealed the console’s specs at the time of this writing, a convincing (and seemingly reliable)…
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28 Aug

Xbox Series X Release Date and Pre-order: Console Could Launch Before PS5 in November

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A report by Video Game Chronicle suggests that the Xbox Series X will launch ahead of the PlayStation 5 in November. The report, which cites “development and retail sources,” notes that Sony has booked a significant amount of marketing spending that is scheduled to start on Nov. 13. The current expectation is that the PS5 will launch sometime within a week of that date. As for the Xbox Series X, the report notes that the same sources expect Microsoft to attempt to beat the PS5 to market by releasing its next-gen Xbox consoles (which, as it was noted elsewhere, could…
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11 Aug

Xbox Series S: 4 Theories About the Next-Gen Console

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Recently leaked photos of Microsoft’s next-gen controller have seemingly confirmed the existence of a device known only as the Xbox Series S. Long-standing rumors have suggested that Microsoft intends to release another console alongside the Xbox Series X, but nobody seems to be able to agree on what, exactly, the Xbox Series S is. In lieu of confirmation, though, there’s an abundance of theories about Microsoft’s mysterious next-gen platform. So join us as we breakdown four of the most popular Xbox Series S theories in an attempt to discover what Microsoft’s mysterious next-gen device will offer that the Xbox Series…
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