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Best M.2 SSDs for Expanding Your PS5's Storage

Best M.2 SSDs for Expanding Your PS5's Storage

After Sony unlocked the extra M.2 SSD slot inside the PlayStation 5, we started testing the top drives.

by Joseph Kaminski

PS5 Restock Tracker: Where to Finally Score a Console in September

PS5 Restock Tracker: Where to Finally Score a Console in September

If you missed the big PS5 restock this week, you've still got options.

by Russell Holly

All the free PS4 and PS5 games PlayStation Plus subscribers can download now

October brings Mortal Kombat X, PGA Tour 2K21 and Hell Let Loose, which is a title new to the PlayStation 5.

Metroid Dread's creator on life among the Metroidvanias

Yoshio Sakamoto discusses Samus, Dread and the big Switch question: TV or handheld?

Make your PS5 stand out with a new faceplate, new colors coming soon

Tired of looking at a plain, white console? Mix it up with new interchangeable faceplates from Sony. Available in Midnight Black and Cosmic Red now, with more colors to follow.

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Best Nintendo Switch controller to buy for 2021

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Best Oculus Quest 2 accessories for 2021

by David Carnoy

Best Xbox Series X or Series S accessories for 2021

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Oculus Quest 2 review: Facebook's $299 VR headset is still one of my favorite game consoles

by Scott Stein

Nintendo Switch OLED preorder: Where to look for stock

by Russell Holly

Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo Switch Lite review: A great handheld, without the Switch part

by Scott Stein

PS5 restock tracker: How to check which GameStop stores will have consoles tomorrow

by Russell Holly

Xbox Series X review: Fine-tuned to perfection without surprises

by Dan Ackerman

PS5 review: Exclusive games power Sony's sky-high space-age console

by Dan Ackerman

Latest

Nintendo Switch Online: Pilotwings 64 Is the Next N64 Retro Library Addition

The 1996 flight classic is coming Thursday and got an awesome trailer.

by Sean Keane

Should You Buy a PS5 or Xbox on Prime Day?

It's not as silly a question as you might think.

by Lori Grunin

Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals and Bundles

We've rounded up the best deals on bundles, consoles, accessories and more for all Nintendo Switch models.

by Adrian Marlow

EU Scrutinizes Microsoft Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The $68.7 million deal is facing more regulatory hurdles.

by Corinne Reichert

Blizzard Changes Phone Number Requirement to Play Overwatch 2

The game is lifting SMS Protect requirement for some returning players, though it remains in place for brand new accounts.

by Adam Benjamin

Overwatch 2: How to Download and Get Started

Whether you're a new player or returning pro, we'll walk you through getting into the game.

by Adam Benjamin

Steam Deck Dock Goes on Sale as Hardware Becomes Easier to Buy

Valve appears to finally catch up with the demand for the Steam Deck.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Pokemon Go's Next Community Day Classic Event Brings Back Dratini

The dragon Pokemon will be appearing more frequently during next month's Community Day rerun event.

by Kevin Knezevic

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Trailer Brings Deep Dive Into New Features

Pokemon offers another look at the upcoming games ahead of their launch next month.

by Kevin Knezevic

Get $50 Off an Xbox Series S and Get a Free Controller During Target Deal Days

If you've been wanting to go all-digital, now is a great time to snag a deal on this next-gen console.

by Adrian Marlow

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Every New Pokemon Revealed So Far

Here's a closer look at some new Pokemon debuting in the upcoming Nintendo Switch games.

by Kevin Knezevic

Amazon Offers Prime Members $10 Off Madden 23 Ahead of Early Access Sale

Right now, both Xbox and PlayStation users can save $10 on the latest Madden NFL game for any platform -- as long as you're an Amazon Prime member.

by Max McHone

Splatoon 3's Idols Are Having a Livestreamed Concert on Oct. 9

DJ K.K. from Animal Crossing is also performing.

by Kevin Knezevic

PlayStation Stars Launches in North America

Play games and get points to buy more games.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Gotham Knights Hands-On: Cautiously Optimistic

A two-hour demo left me craving more of the game, but it also showed me how different Gotham Knights is from recent DC superhero titles.

by Adam Benjamin

Pokemon Go Evolving Stars Event: Cosmoem, Bonuses and More

Cosmog's evolved form has arrived alongside the next part of this season's Special Research story.

by Kevin Knezevic

Apple Arcade: Every Game and Update Coming Soon

Here's what's on Apple Arcade's lineup this fall.

by Shelby Brown

New Dungeons & Dragons Starter Kit Now Available, Brings Low-Cost Adventuring to Beginners

If you or your friends are looking to try the new D&D, the new starter set, Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, should be your first port of call.

by James Bricknell

Pokemon Go Items Are Getting More Expensive in Some Countries

Due to Apple's App Store pricing increase, Niantic is raising in-game prices in Pokemon Go and other titles.

by Kevin Knezevic

PlayStation Plus Deals: How to Save Some Cash on the New Subscriptions

We've broken down how PlayStation's new subscriptions work and the best ways to get signed up for less.

by Max McHone