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A PS5 homebrew update gives old PS2 discs a reason to leave the shelf
PS5SX2’s new disc autoplay beta lets a jailbroken PS5 copy and launch physical PS2 games. It gives old collections another use, though setup requirements and limited testing keep this firmly in enthusiast territory.
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Razer’s $200 Xbox controller promises drift-resistant thumbsticks, but there’s a catch
Razer's new pro pad promises drift-free capacitive sticks, though Xbox players won't get the headline 8,000 Hz polling.
Prime members can now play Star Wars: Galactic Racer for free on Amazon Luna
Prime members can now play Star Wars: Galactic Racer for free on Amazon Luna, including its single-player campaign, Arcade, and Scenarios modes.
I found 6 Prime Day gaming laptop deals for every kind of PC gamer
Amazon has discounted gaming laptops from Acer, MSI, Asus, and HP, including several RTX 50-series machines worth considering.
Sony finally gives INZONE H9 II the Fnatic-themed paint job it should have had from day one
Sony has added a Fnatic Edition to the INZONE H9 II and a new Glass Purple finish to the INZONE E9, with no hardware changes underneath.
GTA 6 is apparently going all-in on blood, drugs and mayhem
A briefly published PEGI rating for GTA 6 reportedly reveals detailed decapitation, frequent drug use, sex scenes and other mature content.
These 5 Amazon gaming deals put the upgrade money into the controls
Five Amazon gaming accessory deals cover affordable wireless mice, a customizable controller, a compact keyboard, and streaming controls.
Control Resonant Review: It trusts you, challenges you, and rarely wastes your time
Control Resonant changes almost everything about the original, but its focused open world, rewarding exploration, and excellent combat make the gamble work.
Your kids’ favorite games have serious safety gaps, Australian regulator warns
Australia's eSafety Commission found child safety gaps in Steam, Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft, citing weak moderation and age verification.
Sony quietly redesigned the PS5 Slim with better cooling and a replaceable battery
A teardown reveals Sony quietly redesigned the PS5 Slim with a replaceable CMOS battery, PS5 Pro style cooling, a simplified motherboard layout, and a cheaper HDMI retimer chip.
Sony gives the regular PS5 a new AI-powered graphics boost with QSSR
Sony’s latest AI upscaling technology could make compatible PS5 games look sharper and more stable, giving standard-console owners a cheaper way to improve visuals without upgrading to Pro hardware.
The PS5 Pro is so hard to find, Sony wants proof that you’ll actually play on it
PS5 Pro buyers in Japan must prove at least 60 hours of recent PlayStation gaming before applying, with Sony preparing a lottery if demand exceeds supply.
Xbox’s brand-new feature is rescuing your physical game collection
Xbox Disc to Digital is now rolling out to everyone, letting players turn supported physical Xbox One and Series X games into digital entitlements.
The hidden price of free mobile games could be your personal data and privacy, Proton warns
Proton's research finds popular free mobile games packed with trackers that collect everything from device details and habits to location data, and send it to companies in China, Russia, and Israel.
Naughty Dog has two new The Last of Us projects in development
Neil Druckmann says Naughty Dog is working on two new The Last of Us projects that will push the story past the first two games. He also shared an update on Intergalactic, which will be fully revealed in 2027.
Discord’s new Game Mode could leave more PC power for the game
Discord’s experimental Game Mode will cut animations and effects during gameplay to reduce CPU and GPU usage. Rollout starts the week of October 5.
Control Resonant changed almost everything I liked about Control, and I’m glad it did
I’m not even halfway through Control Resonant, and I’m already loving how its new combat, exploration, and music make it feel fresh without losing the series’ identity.
WiCi unveils the first wireless external GPU for gaming and local AI
WiCi One is a wireless eGPU with an RTX 5060 Ti that uses Wi-Fi 7 to bring desktop graphics to nearby devices, giving laptops more power for gaming, creative apps, and local AI without a cable.
Scammers are going after young Roblox players and their Robux
Scammers are using fake Roblox login pages and free Robux offers to steal account credentials from young players.
Meta will let you create games from simple AI prompts right on your phone
Meta is bringing AI-powered game creation to your phone, letting you turn simple prompts into complete 2D and 3D games.
Logitech’s new PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE mouse offers better haptics, battery, and a peppy look
The price, however, has gone up, and you will now have to part with $199.99 for Logitech's latest flagship gaming mouse in the US. Aside from longer battery life, you also get new sensors inside it.
Qualcomm wants your Android phone to become a PC gaming machine
Qualcomm is reportedly building official GPU drivers for PC game emulation on Android and may even bring DirectX 12 support, which could mean smoother gameplay and better compatibility.
Discord’s controversial age checks are back, but most users won’t need to verify manually
Discord is rolling out its revised age-verification system, using account activity and other signals to classify most users while also adding new ways to confirm age that don’t require an ID or face scan.
Beat a boss, watch an ad? Microsoft’s latest patent is for exactly that
A newly published Microsoft patent describes an ad-supported gaming system that waits for natural breaks, then pauses access and rewards players with more uninterrupted playtime after an ad.
Graveyard Keeper 2 launches today with less grind, a bigger world, and actual zombie warfare
Graveyard Keeper 2 launches today with a bigger world, less grinding, deeper automation, and full-scale zombie battles.
Digital Trends Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: It’s time to pick your favorite tech brands
Dear readers, we need your votes to pick the brands that won you over and crown the winners for the 2026 edition of Digital Trends Reader's Choice Awards.
Microsoft is asking Xbox fans if Project Helix should support physical discs
A reported Xbox survey suggests Microsoft is weighing physical discs alongside cloud streaming and other features for Project Helix.
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