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Sony PlayStation CEO Upset To See PS5 Units Purchased By Resellers

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Time Stamp: June 11, 2021 6:27 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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[embedded content] We’re in 2021 and if we didn’t go through a big pandemic outbreak in 2020, getting our hands on a new game console shouldn’t be difficult at all during this point. We received both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms in 2020 and while every new game console launch results in a hot ticket item, we’re still dealing with console shortages. It’s a problem in practically every industry right now with the various chip shortages, but consumers trying to get their hands on a new console

There Is Nothing Wrong With Sony’s Cross-Gen Approach – But Hopefully People Stop Buying New Consoles On Promises Now

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Time Stamp: June 5, 2021 1:39 AM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Last year, Sony promised that unlike rival Microsoft, who were going to soften the full reset necessitated by hard generation transitions, they were going to maintain and respect the traditional generational model, and push for the purported innovations in game design that that brings with it to the table. “We believe in generations,” PlayStation head Jim Ryan said, in no uncertain terms, also then explaining that trying to maintain parity with older consoles would hold back game design and innovation – echoing a sentiment that lead PS5 architect Mark Cerny

Nintendo Switch Pro Reveal Reportedly Coming Before E3

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Time Stamp: May 27, 2021 10:45 AM - Modified On: May 27, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesThe base Switch will reportedly be slowly phased out and replaced by the upgraded Switch. | Photo courtesy of NintendoThe long-rumored upgraded version of the Nintendo will finally be revealed just ahead of E3 2021, according to a Bloomberg report. Manufacturing will begin as early as July, with a release set for September or October.The new console, which Nintendo has yet to officially name publicly, is likely to cost more than its $299 predecessor. It will replace the standard Switch model over time, becoming the main Switch purchase option

New reports say Nintendo Switch ‘Pro’ model could release as early as September

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Time Stamp: May 27, 2021 4:39 AM - Modified On: May 27, 2021 - Published By:
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The rumored Nintendo Switch Pro model might be released as early as September, according to new reports from Bloomberg.  Based on the reports, Nintendo plans to begin production on the new Switch model as soon as July, with a likely announcement coming before or during the company’s E3 2021 presentation.  With this news, suppliers told Bloomberg that the new console would be priced higher than the original Switch’s $299 release point due to the upgraded components costing more and other factors. Bloomberg also notes that the new model would continue

Switch Hardware Sales Beat Xbox Series X|S and PS5 Combined Over the Same Period

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Time Stamp: May 21, 2021 1:43 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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This isn’t surprising, but still. File this one under “unsurprising, but newsworthy anyway”: the Nintendo Switch sold more than both the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 combined over the same period. That’s according to a report from Ampere Analysis, who report that the Switch sold 5.86 million units during Q1 2021, which is a 12% increase from the same period lat year. By comparison, the Xbox Series X|S sold 1.31 million units during the same period. The PS5, while still behind the Switch, doubled the Xbox Series X|S numbers,

Is Sony Preparing For Betting With Bitcoin On PlayStation?

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Time Stamp: May 18, 2021 11:32 PM - Modified On: May 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Sony Interactive Entertainment has published a patent that has been released this month that could potentially pave the way for PlayStation users to bet on competitive esports events with bitcoin. Let’s take a look at the patent and what it all means. Sony’s Patent The firm’s patent is titled “E-sports Betting Platform”. While the patent doesn’t reference PlayStation exclusively, it does call out bitcoin and crypto as a potential tool for wagers. Specifically, the patent language states that “wagers may be pecuniary, e.g., money or bitcoin, or may be non-pecuniary,

Nvidia weakens potential hash rate from GeForce chips to discourage miners from using its GPUs

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Time Stamp: May 18, 2021 3:47 PM - Modified On: May 18, 2021 - Published By:
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Computing hardware maker Nvidia is reducing the possible hash rate production of its GeForce graphics cards to discourage their use for mining. In an announcement from the firm Tuesday, it said the new, lower hash rate cards will start shipping in late May. The chipmaker sells GeForce model gaming computers (GPUs) in addition to separate, dedicated mining hardware. However, the GeForce chips feature programmability, and some found the graphics cards had enough hash power to mine cryptocurrency. This led some to utilize their dedicated gaming computers for Ethereum mining, which

40 Best Relaxing Videos Games

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Time Stamp: May 17, 2021 8:18 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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There are so many different video game genres out there. Some games want players full focus while others can be played casually. In this list, we’re looking at more casual video games that players can partake in. These are great relaxing video games that should be played if you’re ever in the mood for something to pass the time with. #40 Firewatch Firewatch is a perfect example to start with when it comes to relaxing video games. Here players take the role of Henry who is a new fire lookout.

Nintendo Says Suez Slowdown, COVID-19 Causing Switch Shortages

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Time Stamp: May 13, 2021 5:46 PM - Modified On: May 13, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesNintendo blamed the Suez Canal blockage for Switch sales slowdowns. | Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty ImagesNintendo says its ongoing struggle to meet the demand for Nintendo Switch consoles has been caused in part by both COVID-19 and the blockage of the Suez Canal earlier this year."COVID-19 has caused declines and delays in freight traffic in markets outside of Japan, and retailers in some regions are experiencing temporary shortages," said Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa in a translation of a recent Q&A with investors. "In particular, the accident that blocked the Suez Canal

Nintendo CEO confirms Switch production is struggling to meet demand

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Time Stamp: May 13, 2021 4:07 PM - Modified On: May 13, 2021 - Published By:
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Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa’s predictions came true. In a recent Q&A with investors, he confirmed that the company is unable to meet the current demand on the market, leading to a shortage of Switch consoles.  This is due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage that’s impacting every modern console and a lot of prominent technology on the market.  Originally, Furukawa thought Nintendo had secured the necessary materials to meet demand, but that has since changed. Now, the company faces the same issue that has left both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series