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Meet the XBOX Nano Controller

XBox Wire says Microsoft is introducing the XBOX Nano Controller, a pocket-sized pad aimed at younger players, smaller hands, and anyone who wants a more portable option. It keeps all …

Danielle Partis, XBOX Wire Editor ·
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Nvidia reportedly ends GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card production

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Nvidia has reportedly stopped making the GeForce RTX 5090, including the China-focused D models. If true, the RTX 5080 24GB becomes the top GeForce card, while a …

Vikki Blake ·
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Nex Playground maker secures over $150 million to expand globally

Game Developer reports that Nex, maker of the Nex Playground active-play system, has raised more than $150 million to push the platform into new markets. The funding is aimed at …

Chris Kerr ·
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Valve opens waiting list for Steam Frame, starting at $1059

GamesIndustry.biz reports Valve has opened a waiting list for Steam Frame, its new wireless VR headset, with prices starting at $1,059. The ARM64, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-based device ships with …

Vikki Blake ·
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Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review

Ars Technica reviews Valve’s $1,059 Steam Frame, a standalone VR headset that starts taking reservations today. The device marks a surprising return to VR hardware after years of Valve stepping …

Kyle Orland ·
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Playdate maker Panic refunds tariff surcharges to customers

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff surcharges after the US government returned money tied to Trump-era tariffs. The company had passed along a clearly labeled 19% line …

Vikki Blake ·
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Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers

Panic is refunding tariff fees charged to Playdate buyers, saying the money was never theirs to keep. The move turns a messy import-cost workaround into a customer goodwill play, and …

Nicole Carpenter, Diego Argüello ·
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XBOX and IKEA Make Room for Play with the New YXSTABY Collection

Xbox and IKEA are teaming up on YXSTABY, a new home-furnishing collection aimed at making play spaces feel more intentional. For developers, it’s another sign that gaming hardware is being …

Joe Skrebels, XBOX Wire Editor-in-Chief ·
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Inhouse Audio System

Introduction JAudio a custom audio system designed for the Macronix 16-bit programmable DSP used in the Nintendo GameCube, Wii. The DSP acts as a slave processor dedicated to real-time audio …

Cyndanera ·
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Sales of Valve's Steam Deck crater after recent price hike

Steam Deck sales have fallen sharply after Valve raised the handheld’s price in May. The device dropped from fifth place on Steam’s top-selling-by-revenue chart to 14th in early July, a …

Kyle Orland ·
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Microsoft raises price of Xbox consoles once again, sunsets 2TB model

Microsoft is pushing the entry price of Xbox hardware up again, with the cheapest console now at $499.99. For teams targeting console audiences, that means a higher barrier for players …

Game Developer ·
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