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The company has officially ended repairs for the console.

By Emily Price
A Wii U console.

Hopefully, the company can avoid a repeat of the Nintendo Switch OLED model launch, which was immediately snapped up by scalpers in 2021.

By Michael Kan
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Get $25 off with an open-box model (customer returns verified to be in new condition). Inventory is very limited so act fast!

PS5 Slim Console

We also checked out Zotac's Zone, another gaming handheld from an unexpected source, vying to join the Steam Deck, the Asus ROG Ally, and the MSI Claw for time in your hands.

By John Burek
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PS5 gamers will soon be able to join a Discord voice call from their console without having to transfer calls from a phone or computer.

By Kate Irwin
Man's hand holding iPhone with Discord app loading onto it. Two PS5 controllers are on either side of the phone on a desk.

The Capture button on the Nintendo Switch's controller lets you take screenshots and save video clips. Transferring these captures off the console is a little more complicated.

By Clay Halton
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Discord is finally available on home consoles. Here's how to set up the service so you can start voice chatting on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

By Carli Velocci
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This game station is an officially licensed console by Atari and arrives with retro-inspired joysticks, TV connectivity, and more.

Atari controllers and console

Those battery and other improvements mean a higher price; more details are expected on June 2.

By Michael Kan
Asus ROG Ally

Amazon's is hosting some deep discounts on all your Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox favorites, from controllers and headphones to consoles and games. Time to hit "start" on those savings.

By K. Thor Jensen
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With the My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro, you can play classic titles like Asteroids®, Centipede®, PONG®, and more.

Atari Game Station and Controllers

The Xbox controller's Share button makes it easy to grab a still image or capture a video clip. But make sure you back them up; anything stored on Xbox network will be deleted after 90 days.

By Will Greenwald
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Atari's The400 Mini is a highly customizable, faithfully reproduced, 8-bit computer system that lets you play 25 built-in games.

By Jamie Lendino
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Gamers may soon encounter an 'embodied AI character' when trying to get Xbox support online.

By Kate Irwin
Human hands holding a red Xbox controller.

These deals will help you level up your gaming experience.

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The updated console is reportedly 45% faster than the PS5

By Emily Price
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Resellers of popular video games like Mario for N64 can expect over $20,000 per game. Here are the top 10 most valuable.

By Emily Dreibelbis
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Games are huge these days; you need all the space you can get. Here's how to upgrade the storage for your Xbox Series X or Series S.

By Carli Velocci  & Jason Cohen
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Use Steam's Remote Play feature to turn your high-powered rig into a handheld gaming console.

By Carli Velocci  & Jason Cohen
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The Nintendo Switch is an impressive home game console and handheld system, but you can expand its functionality with these cool accessories and peripherals.

By Will Greenwald