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Microsoft details Project Helix next-gen Xbox at GDC 2026, with dev kits arriving in 2027
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Microsoft detailed its next-generation Xbox console, Project Helix, at the 2026 Game Developers Conference, highlighting a custom AMD SoC for Xbox and PC games, advanced ray tracing, AI upscaling, and alpha developer kits shipping in 2027. The announcements include platform convergence, game preservation efforts, and follow recent leadership changes.
Valve has introduced a reservation programme for its newly launched Steam Controller following a rapid sell-out that frustrated many buyers. The system opened on 8 May at 10am Pacific Time, allowing users to secure a place in line for future stock.
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Xbox VP Jason Ronald confirmed on April 21 that Project Helix will launch as a first-party console, quashing rumors it would only be chips for third-party makers like ASUS and MSI. This follows CEO Asha Sharma's March announcement of the next-gen device.
The Nintendo Switch 2's debut year has featured a series of third-party ports that demonstrate the hybrid console's technical prowess. From ambitious titles like Cyberpunk 2077 to Star Wars Outlaws, these adaptations offer insights into the system's potential. Developers continue to refine ports, signaling strong support for future releases.
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The Acemagic mini gaming PC, equipped with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, is now available for $599 exclusively for Amazon Prime members. This represents a 30% discount from its regular $856 price, with an additional 5% off at checkout. The compact device offers strong performance as an alternative to larger desktops or the Mac Mini.
The Nintendo Switch is on the verge of becoming Nintendo's best-selling console ever, with sales at 154.01 million units, just shy of the Nintendo DS's 154.02 million. This milestone highlights the hybrid console's enduring success amid industry shifts. It may even challenge the PlayStation 2's all-time record of over 160 million units.
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Haworth is offering early Black Friday deals on its officially licensed Xbox and Halo gaming chairs, with prices starting at $881. The ergonomic chairs feature themed designs inspired by Xbox consoles and Master Chief's armor. Discounts also apply to an adjustable electric desk.
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