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A new leak suggests that Valve is sending out the first Steam Machines to testers. A date for preorders is also mentioned.

Valve has narrowed down the planned launch window for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. TECHBOOK has all the details known so far.

Nintendo must pay 35 million euros in France. The reason is the well-known Joy-Con drift issue with the Nintendo Switch.

From Halo to Fable to the Xbox Series X25: These announcements took center stage at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.

The Nintendo GameCube relied on affordable hardware and strong games—but that wasn't enough to compete against the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.

Valve Increases Prices for Steam Deck Models by Up to 37 Percent Due to Rising Hardware Costs

The PlayStation 6 is taking shape. Insiders reveal new technology, features, and potential release plans for the Sony console.

Some PS4 and PS5 games are suddenly displaying expiration dates. Sony has commented, but many questions about offline use remain unanswered.

Microsoft and Discord are reportedly working on a "Starter Edition" of Game Pass featuring affordable games and cloud gaming.

Despite higher prices, the PS5 is booming. A recent report explains why gamers are suddenly snapping it up more frequently before Easter.

Another rumor about the new Sony console is making the rounds. According to this, the PlayStation 6 might be released without a disc drive.

Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Prices Again–All Models Become More Expensive. Here's the Official Cost of the PS5.

Nintendo plans a special Switch 2 for Europe. New EU regulations are forcing changes to batteries and controllers. Here's what's behind it.

Sony releases new PS5 update: Enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro with optimized PSSR Upscaling.

Nintendo releases Update 22.0.0 for the Switch 2. The new Handheld Mode Boost allows for higher resolution during mobile use.

Sony is testing variable pricing for more than 150 games in the PlayStation Store. Differences of up to nearly 18 percent are possible.

Many people know the iconic PlayStation 2 logo - but not its hidden meaning. So what is behind it?

After the release of the PS5 Pro, the next in line should be the PlayStation 6. TECHBOOK gathers all the information and rumors.

The console manufacturer has unveiled its first smartphone. The Pocket Play is reminiscent of the PlayStation smartphone Xperia Play.

GTA 6 is finally set to release on Nov. 19, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation and Xbox. However, a version for the Switch 2 might also be in the works.

Nintendo has released system update version 21.0 for the Switch 2—featuring many small improvements.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is available for preorder—and the price is steep. The more powerful model costs as much as two consoles.

Before Atari, there was Fairchild: The Channel F, released in 1976, was the first console with a processor, yet it has been forgotten. Here's the full story.

The iconic game Tetris boasts a success story spanning more than 40 years. However, at times, the battle over Tetris resembles a business thriller.

Alongside Nintendo and Atari, the Japanese company Sega is considered a pioneer in the industry. However, it was not immune to failures, misfortunes, and mishaps.

Gaming fans will soon be able to preorder the Analogue 3D. This is a replica of the iconic Nintendo N64 console.

The Switch update to version 20.0.1 resolves a critical system error with code 2206-1015 during restart.

Anyone who still owns it should urgently switch on the Nintendo Wii U. You can save it from its final death.

The packaging of the Nintendo Switch 2 could potentially become an issue, particularly for average consumers.