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Is the PS5 Pro worth $250 more than the regular PlayStation? We break down the differences between the two consoles to help you decide.

By Will Greenwald
PS5 vs. PS5 Pro
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The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is undeniably more powerful than the standard edition, but it costs significantly more and you'll only notice a difference with specific games optimized for it.

By Will Greenwald
Sony PS5 Pro

Your PS4 probably takes too long to load, but if you can't afford a new PlayStation 5, all is not lost. Install an SSD into your gaming console and start playing quicker.

By Whitson Gordon
ps4 console and controller

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
Nintendo Switch Accessories

The sky-high $700 price tag and missing drive are just the start of Sony's puzzling choices surrounding its not-quite-next-gen console.

By Will Greenwald
ps5 pro

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
Nintendo Logo

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
ADATA XPG Nia

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
nintendo switch oled

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
discord app on phone in front of table with PS5 controllers

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
Four images of video game products on colorful background

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
Xbox Series X captures
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Editors' Choice

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
Atari The400 Mini and TheCXStick

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.

Future robot mankind discovering ancient Rune stone obelisks - stock photo