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Nintendo Switch OLED Review: The Best Switch, but Still Mostly the Same

Nintendo Switch OLED Review: The Best Switch, but Still Mostly the Same

Editor's Choice: A bigger, better display and an excellent kickstand make this a great handheld game system, but existing Switch owners don't need to upgrade.

by Scott Stein

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

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

We tested the best M.2 solid-state drives for the PlayStation 5 -- here are our top picks.

by Joseph Kaminski

Dune: Spice Wars Early Access Preview -- Beautiful but Complicated

This video game brings Arrakis to life in impressive detail, but controlling the planet will take all of your focus.

Nintendo Switch OLED vs. the Others: Which Should You Buy?

We'll help you pick the best Nintendo Switch for you to enjoy the games you play.

PS5 Restock Tracker: How to Score a PlayStation 5 Console Bundle on Cyber Monday

Learn the best methods for finding a PS5 on Cyber Monday.

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Apple Arcade: Every New Game That Arrived in March

Here's what came to Apple Arcade in March.

by Zachary McAuliffe

E3 2023 Canceled After Weeks of Speculation

The video game trade show was expected to have poor attendance among major game publishers.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Human: Fall Flat Plus Plunges Into Apple Arcade

You can play this surreal puzzle game, and many others, in Apple Arcade now.

by Zachary McAuliffe

Microsoft Unveils Diablo 4 Xbox Series X Bundle Available for Preorder

It's a hell of a bundle.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Get the Xbox Series X and an Elite 2 Controller for $580 (Save $100)

Upgrade to next-gen gaming with Microsoft's most powerful gaming console and get a customizable wireless controller with this bundle.

by Adrian Marlow

The PS5 God of War: Ragnarok Bundle Is Over $50 Off Right Now

Deal of the day: Snag the PlayStation 5 console and one of its best games for just $10 more than the console alone.

by Adam Oram

Nintendo Reveals New Tears of the Kingdom Switch, Coming in April

A new Zelda adventure means new hardware for fans.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Will Diablo 4 Run on Your PC?

Laptop, Mac or Steam Deck -- here's which computer platforms you can play Diablo 4 on.

by Dan Ackerman

Steam to Stop Supporting Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 by 2024

Gamers still using Windows legacy software have less than a year to update or lose access to Steam.

by Nina Raemont

Here's a Rare Chance to Save $40 on the Nintendo Switch OLED -- While Supplies Last

Deal of the day: Woot is taking a big chunk off the newest Switch model for a limited time.

by Adam Oram

How Razer Is Bringing Vibration 'Soundtracks' to Tomorrow's Games and Movies

New software lets developers automatically add vibrations synced to the action on screen.

by David Lumb

Best Gaming Chair for 2023

Tested and reviewed by CNET, we tried gaming chairs from DXRacer, Secretlab and others to help you find the size and style that's right for you.

by Joseph Kaminski

Best Nintendo Switch Multiplayer Family Games for 2023

Looking to play games with family and friends in the same room? We've collected the best Kirby, Mario and other multiplayer games you can play on a single Nintendo Switch.

by Scott Stein