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PS5 restock tracker: How to find a console this week

PS5 restock tracker: How to find a console this week

Shipping delays and new retail systems have changed the way restocks work this month.

by Russell Holly

Metroid Dread's creator on life among the Metroidvanias

Metroid Dread's creator on life among the Metroidvanias

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

by Scott Stein

How to enable Dolby Vision on the Xbox Series X and S

Then lean back and wait for more than 10 games to support it natively.

Nintendo Switch OLED review: The best Switch yet, but not quite different enough

A bigger, better display and an excellent kickstand make this a great handheld game system, but if you keep your Switch docked all the time, you'll never notice.

How to find the best M.2 SSD for expanding PS5 storage

Sony has unlocked the extra M.2 SSD slot inside the PlayStation 5. The rules are tricky, but these specific drives should all work.

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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

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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

The Latest

PS5 dethrones Nintendo Switch, ending a nearly 3-year streak

Sony's PlayStation 5 is the first console other than the Switch to top US monthly sales charts since 2018.

by Adam Benjamin

Valve to verify which games will work on Steam Deck

Find out which games in your Steam library will be playable on the portable gaming PC.

by Oscar Gonzalez

Pokemon Go Halloween 2021 Part 1: Galarian Slowking, Special Research tasks and more

The first part of Pokemon Go's Halloween 2021 event is underway until Oct. 22.

by Kevin Knezevic

Animal Crossing: New Horizons free 2.0 update adds Brewster, cooking and much more

Animal Crossing's big free 2.0 update launches Nov. 5, and it's arriving alongside a paid DLC expansion called Happy Home Paradise.

by Kevin Knezevic

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier: Price, release date and more details

The expanded NSO tier launches on Oct. 25.

by Kevin Knezevic

Nintendo warns of game-crashing Metroid Dread bug

The company plans to release an update addressing the error later this month.

by Kevin Knezevic

Sora from Kingdom Hearts joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Monday

The Nintendo Switch brawler's roster will be complete.

by Sean Keane

Elden Ring delayed to February 2022

The action role-playing game, co-written by Game of Thrones scribe George R.R. Martin, gets pushed back a month.

by Sean Keane

PS5 restock tracker: How to find a console this week

Shipping delays and new retail systems have changed the way restocks work this month.

by Russell Holly

This sci-fi video game will blow your mind

Outer Wilds will make you say "holy shit" out loud. A lot.

by Mark Serrels

Didn't change your Twitch password after the data leak? You should. Here's how

Stop procrastinating and start protecting your personal data. We'll walk you through the steps.

by Dashia Starr

New Gotham Knights trailer reveals the sinister Court of Owls

Gotham Knights' latest trailer lands during DC Fandome. It shows off the deadly Talon forces, and how the Bat Family will face them.

by Alessandro Fillari

These Nintendo Switch accessories make gaming better at home or on the go

From controllers to charging to protection, here are our recommendations to make your Nintendo Switch more fun.

by Joshua Goldman

Pokemon Go Halloween event guide: Pumpkaboo, Misunderstood Mischief Research and more

Pokemon Go's Halloween celebration is underway, and it introduces new ghost Pokemon and more to the game.

by Kevin Knezevic

Animal Crossing Direct recap: 2.0 update, Happy Home Paradise DLC and more

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a big 2.0 update on Nov. 5.

by Kevin Knezevic

How to preorder the Xbox Series X mini fridge

It started as a joke, but now you can spend $99 at Target and get your hands on one.

by CNET staff

Xbox mini fridge preorders start Oct. 19

Time to Xbox and chill. The Xbox mini fridge will be here in time for the holidays.

by Bree Fowler

The Xbox Series S is back in stock at Best Buy

Microsoft's entry-level console is easier to get than the Series X and the PS5.

by John Falcone

EA Sports removing Jon Gruden from Madden NFL 22

The disgraced former Raiders coach will be replaced with a generic likeness.

by Bree Fowler

Classic endless runner Tiny Wings now available on Apple Arcade

In Apple Arcade's Tiny Wings, you can flap to your heart's content.

by Shelby Brown