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Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine will include an internal adapter for the Steam Controller, allowing the controller to connect directly to the system without keeping its wireless puck plugged in. The detail appeared in Valve’s official overview and quick start material, which also showed parts of the setup process, LED controls, ports, and customization plans. The internal adapter could make the Steam Machine easier to

Valve has released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update that changes how the handheld manages Maximum Game Resolution settings. The update does not add a major new feature, but it improves an option that can affect image quality, performance, and external display behaviour. The most useful change is a new message during game launch. Steam Deck will now show a note when the

A new Humble Bundle collection is giving fighting game fans a large selection of Arc System Works titles at a low entry price, with every included game reportedly playable on Steam Deck. The Arc System Works EVO Collection includes 11 games across several price tiers, covering everything from classic Guilty Gear releases to modern competitive fighters. The top $20 tier includes Guilty Gear Strive,

ASUS has started rolling out beta BIOS updates that restore Transparent Secure Memory Encryption support for several AM5 motherboards. The new firmware is available for selected X870, B850, and X670 models across the ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt ranges. The update brings back an important security option for systems running AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop processors. TSME, also known as Transparent Secure

NVIDIA has released DLSS SDK 310.7.0 alongside Streamline SDK 2.12.0, but the update is focused on maintenance rather than major image quality or performance changes. The new version is already available through DLSS Swapper for people who manually update DLSS files in supported games. The release does not include the larger Ray Reconstruction update that some PC players have been waiting for. NVIDIA’s notes

Microsoft has introduced lower cost versions of the Surface Pro 12 inch and Surface Laptop 13 inch with 8GB of RAM, but the new models still cost more than the 16GB versions that launched in 2025. The move reduces the entry price for buyers, though it does so by cutting memory rather than improving value. The Surface Pro now starts at $849 with 8GB

AMD’s Ryzen 5 9600X has dropped to $176.39 on Amazon, bringing the six core Zen 5 processor down 37% from its original $279 launch price. The discount makes it one of the more affordable options for anyone building a new AM5 gaming PC or upgrading from an older Ryzen platform. At this price, the Ryzen 5 9600X is positioned well below Intel’s Core Ultra

Thermal Grizzly has released a white version of its WireView Pro II GPU power monitoring adapter, giving builders with white themed systems another option for checking the condition of their 12V 2x6 graphics card connection. The WireView Pro II White Edition is now listed as in stock and ready to ship. The device is designed for modern high power graphics cards that use the

Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K desktop processor has dropped to $444.98 on Amazon in a new Prime Day deal, cutting more than $150 from its original $599 launch price. The discount gives PC builders a lower entry point for Intel’s current flagship Arrow Lake S processor, although the deal is limited to Prime members. The Core Ultra 9 285K is Intel’s top unlocked desktop

Apple is reportedly planning a major change to its next Mac chip roadmap by skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max processors. The company is still expected to introduce a standard M6 chip, but higher end MacBook Pro and desktop models may move directly to the M7 generation in 2027. The change would be unusual for Apple Silicon. Since the launch of the original M1

Framework has lowered storage prices for its Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition by switching to a new PCIe Gen 5 SSD supplier. The change affects new pre orders and existing orders that included the previous Gen 5 storage options, giving buyers more capacity at a lower price. The company has qualified ADATA’s XPG MARS 970 SSD for the Laptop 13 Pro and says the

A modder has created a browser based tool that can make Valve’s new Steam Controller move itself toward its charging Puck. The project uses a camera to track the controller’s position, then activates its vibration motors in a controlled way to push it across a surface and guide it back to the dock. The experiment is not a built in Valve feature, and it

ASUS ROG Edition 20 hardware is beginning to appear at retail in Germany, giving buyers an early look at the prices attached to the company’s 20th anniversary collection. The first listings include a keyboard, gaming mouse, OLED monitor, and a 3000W power supply, with several products carrying premium prices that place them firmly in the collector focused category. The anniversary range was introduced at

NVIDIA has released version 580.173.02 of its Linux graphics driver for older GeForce GPUs, including Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta based models. The update is part of NVIDIA’s legacy driver branch and focuses on compatibility fixes, stability improvements, and support for newer Linux software rather than new gaming features. The release is relevant for people still using graphics cards such as the GeForce GTX 900

Valve says the HDMI 2.1 limitation affecting its Steam Machine has been resolved, with support for modern variable refresh rate displays already active in the system’s current software. A future update is expected to unlock higher bandwidth HDMI modes, including 4K at 144Hz without compression and 4K at 240Hz with Display Stream Compression. The Steam Machine is still listed with HDMI 2.0 in its

GOODRAM has introduced its new RIVAL DDR4 RADIANT desktop memory series for people still using DDR4 based gaming PCs. The new modules are aimed at systems built around processors such as AMD Ryzen 5000, Intel Alder Lake, and Intel Raptor Lake, giving owners a way to add more memory without replacing their motherboard, CPU, and existing platform. DDR5 has become the standard for newer

INNOCN has introduced two new 49 inch ultrawide monitors that stand out for using a flat 32:9 panel instead of the curved design usually found at this size. The E49M1G and E49M1R are built for people who want a wide dual monitor style workspace without a bezel in the middle, while avoiding the curved screen shape common in the category. Both displays use a

Gigabyte has added two new GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards to its Aorus lineup, introducing the Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 16G and the Aorus GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity Wood 16G. Both models were first shown during Computex 2026 and are now listed on Gigabyte and Aorus product pages, although retail availability remains unclear in major US and European markets. The two cards use

Dell has started selling the Alienware AW3426DW in Europe, with the new 34 inch ultrawide QD OLED gaming monitor priced at €809 in Germany and £709 in the UK. The launch gives buyers their first confirmed retail pricing for the display after it was announced at Computex 2026. The Alienware AW3426DW is aimed at PC players who want a large ultrawide OLED monitor with

US console hardware sales dropped sharply in May 2026, with PlayStation recording its weakest May performance since 2000 and Xbox posting its lowest May unit sales on record. The decline comes as higher console prices begin to affect buying decisions across the market. PlayStation 5 unit sales fell 58% compared with May 2025, while spending on PS5 hardware declined 43% year over year. Xbox