The new Xbox will play PC games, which makes me wonder about the future of the Steam Machine

Two unlikely rivals, now staring at each other's turf.

PC Gamer
Some PS5 Users Really Are Paying More for Their Games on PS Store Than Others

Sony's still testing out dynamic pricing

Push Square
Valve Stands Firm the Steam Machine Will Launch In 2026 Despite Delays, 'Memory and Storage Shortages' Still Challenging [UPDATED] - IGN

It sounded like bad news for those who want to get their hands on Valve’s upcoming new hardware. It seemed like the company suggested Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame could potentially be delayed into 2027, but clarified that it still aims to launch all three in 2026.

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The Commodore 64 Ultimate takes me back to my very first days with a computer and I loved nearly every moment
Reminding me how far we’ve come and how much I want to go back (big article)

https://www.techradar.com/gaming/commodore-64-ultimate-review

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I’ve spent many hours walking down memory lane with the Commodore 64 Ultimate, and it’s wondrous if sometimes intimidating

More than just an emulation of the iconic home computer, the Commodore 64 Ultimate is a fantastic project for fans of that era. It’ll take some practice and memory recall from a bygone time, but it’s worth pursuing with some great quality of life improvements.

TechRadar
PS5 Update Goes Live, Sneaks In Huge Quality-of-Life Changes

Sony has released a new update for PlayStation 5, bringing in loads of big quality of life changes. Here's what it means for your user experience.

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Xbox Hardware Revenue Has Been Dropping for Two Years Straight - IGN

Xbox has been having a hard time selling consoles lately, and it didn't get any better over the 2025 holiday quarter. The company has just reported hardware sales were down 32% year-over-year, after quarter upon quarter upon quarter of hardware declines.

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