Valve just shipped SteamOS 3.8.11, and the headline fix solves a problem a lot of Steam Deck owners have been quietly dealing with for weeks. If your downloads have felt slower than they should be even on a fast home connection, this update is aimed directly at you. Here’s what changed, which devices get it…
A leaked display panel points to a new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware revision, and it is not the OLED screen fans have been asking for since launch. Nintendo Patents Watch spotted a Sharp LCD panel listed on a Chinese resale site on June 29, 2026, carrying a model number that does not match anything currently…
AYN quietly raised prices on three of its most popular handhelds starting Friday, July 3, 2026. The Thor, Odin 3, and Odin 2 Portal all cost more now, with increases ranging from $10 to $30 depending on the model. If you were about to pull the trigger on one of these devices, here’s exactly what…
If you’ve been putting off buying a Steam Deck or an AYN handheld, the wait just cost you money. Valve raised Steam Deck OLED prices by as much as 46% this year, and AYN hit the Thor, Odin 3, and Odin 2 Portal with a second price increase on July 3. Both hikes trace back…
Valve finally reveals Steam Machine pricing on June 23 at 10am PT, with reservations opening June 30. If you own a Steam Deck, this is the closest thing to a living room sequel you’re going to get this year. Here’s what Valve has actually confirmed, what’s still a leak, and whether it should change anything…
MSI just built the world’s first gaming handheld powered by Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme chip. The Claw 8 EX AI+ launches June 23, 2026 and starts at $1,499. After years of AMD dominating the handheld space, Intel is finally here to compete. Here’s what the hands-on reviews say and whether this device belongs on your…