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PS5: Sony Quietly Revises Motherboard to Secure Liquid Metal
Sony has quietly revised the PS5's motherboard, securing the application of liquid metal used for cooling and simplifying repair operations. An undisclosed modification that reveals much about the limitations encountered since the console's launch and Sony's communication policy regarding its hardware.
PS5 Fat, Slim, or Pro: The Right Choice Before GTA 6 on November 19
GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026, and PS5 prices are climbing while certain stock dwindles. Facing three models with very different positioning — digital Slim, Slim with disc drive, Pro at $900 — the question isn't which console is best, but which matches what you're genuinely willing to spend and live without. Here's the honest breakdown.
NeoGeo AES+ Delayed to September 2027 by Plaion
The NeoGeo AES+ won't be under the Christmas tree in November 2026. Plaion just announced a massive delay: the retro console eagerly awaited by the neo-geo community won't launch until September 2027. A ten-month slip that raises a direct question — overwhelming demand or a product not ready yet? Both answers spell bad news for early adopters.
Switch 2 at $500: Nintendo Owns the Price Hike, Players Search for Deals
Since September 1st, 2026, the Switch 2 officially retails for $499.99 at Nintendo. This symbolic threshold reshuffles the deck for retailers. Some are still cutting prices to clear inventory, but for how long? This price point isn't trivial: it positions Nintendo's console in the same tier as Sony and Microsoft machines. Players who've been waiting now face a quick decision.
The PS1 in a Controller: Sony's Abandoned Brazilian Prototype
Brian "Biscuit" Watson, an industry veteran, reveals that Sony seriously considered commercializing a DualShock that would embed the entire PS1 hardware—a concept designed specifically for the Brazilian market. A project shelved, but one that says a lot about how Sony sought to penetrate emerging markets at a time when the traditional home console wasn't necessarily the right bet.
Steam Machine at $1,000: Valve Misses Its Window, Market Says No
Valve's Steam Machine launches with a price tag north of $1,000 for performance roughly comparable to a PS5. On paper, the promise of an accessible living room PC backfires. Between a RAM component shortage driving up costs and a price positioning hard to justify against existing consoles, Valve is making its bet at the worst possible moment.