Smill sat down with a fresh idea and a kit that arrived in the mail. The British YouTuber had already beaten Minecraft on a receipt printer and on a vape, but this time he wanted something older and stranger. He picked a replica of John Logie Baird’s 1925 televisor, the kind of device that came before every modern screen. What followed turned into four attempts spread across hours of careful play, each one revealing just how far the limits could stretch before they snapped back.
Retro fans know the pull of those pixelated battles from the NES era. The Mega Man My Play Watch gives exactly that in a wearable package for $80. The device is an officially licensed Capcom creation based on a rebuilt version of Mega Man 2, featuring original graphics, stages, bosses, and soundtrack.
Rumors about Sony’s next PlayStation console have grown louder in recent weeks, painting a picture of a major hardware jump paired with real uncertainty about when it will actually reach players. One detailed report claims Sony aims to release both a home version of the PS6 and a matching portable device by the end of 2027, with both arriving at the same time around the world. Development on the two systems is happening together, and each will run games from the PS4 and PS5 libraries without any extra steps. The home model will still accept physical discs, giving fans the choice they have come to expect.
Buyers wanting to pick up a Steam Machine will suddenly find themselves digitally queuing before they can even make a reservation. Valve built this reservation queue after watching the Steam Controller sell out in minutes and show up on resale sites at huge markups. The new system changes the launch process from a frantic click race to an orderly wait that favors actual players.
Full motion racing simulators deliver that stomach-dropping feeling of speed and cornering, yet most setups carry prices that put them out of reach for regular players. Researchers saw an opportunity in the growing number of humanoid robots already available in some homes and labs. Their solution carries the name HumanoidTurk and centers on a Unitree G1 robot that sits right behind whoever is playing.
Zelda fans have long hoped for a way to play Twilight Princess on computers without dealing with emulators. Yesterday that hope became reality when the team at TwilitRealm released Dusk, a native port built from the ground up for modern systems.
When mobile gamers rely solely on touchscreens, they face numerous challenges. Swipes miss their target at the worst possible times, fingers slip during frantic sequences, and sophisticated games require more dexterity than a flat glass surface can provide. The Razer Kishi V3, priced at $74.99 after clipping the on-page coupon (was $100), is a basic solution that clamps onto your phone and provides tactile controls designed for serious play.
Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently received one of the first Game Bub units and put it through its paces. The Game Boy-inspired device comes from a small team at Second Bedroom in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and anyone can now preorder an assembled version for $269 through Crowd Supply with shipping expected in early July.
Nintendo has announced that the price of its Switch 2 console will be increased in all key regions beginning in September. The facts were revealed in an official statement on their company website, and we now know that the Switch 2 moves from $449.99 to $499.99 in the United States on September 1. Canada will follow the same trend, increasing from 629.99 to 679.99. Meanwhile, in Europe, it’ll price 499.99 euros rather than 469.99 when September arrives. The UK pricing is still unknown, but we should receive a separate announcement later.
Nintendo made a surprise reveal today, with an unannounced Star Fox Direct showcasing a completely new game for the Switch 2. Fox McCloud and his team return to save the day (and the Lylat system) from the villain Andross… again, but don’t worry, this game adheres to the traditional formula of Star Fox 64, albeit with additional polish to make it shine on modern hardware.