Hardware

Hardware headlines

• Ebay scalpers offer pre-orders for SNES Classic at more than double the price after units sell out at retail

  I’m not saying these eBay scalpers are monsters, but they’re monsters.

• The European SNES Classic Mini is better looking than the US one, but you might prefer the Japanese version's game list

  Three SNES Classic Mini models to in the darkness bind them. That’s how that meme works, right?

• SNES Classic: "significantly more" stock than NES Mini but you might only have till the end of the year to get one

  SNES Classic won’t be as thin on the ground as Nintendo’s last retro hardware, but you’ll need to move fast regardless.

• Nintendo announces SNES Classic pre-loaded with an incredible list of bangers, including the never-released Star Fox 2

  Nintendo reveals SNES mini loaded with classic RPGs and a ton of other incredible titles.

• Sony says it will "probably be some time" before we see the PS5

  But it’s definitely a thing and you should try to contain your surprise.

• For a limited time, get the PS4 Uncharted 4 bundle for $210, Xbox One S Minecraft bundle for $200

  Two great offers on both PS4, and Xbox One for those who have yet to jump in.

• Switch hardware shortages "definitely not intentional, we're making it as fast as we can", says Nintendo boss

  Switch is not being stockpiled somewhere to drum consumers into a frenzy, Nintendo says.

• Nintendo is increasing Switch shipments in July and August, apologises for stock shortages

  Everywhere you look, the Nintendo Switch is selling as fast as it gets stocked.

• New PS4 firmware update released, improves the thing you suspect it would

  You have a new PS4 firmware update to look forward to.

• Nintendo Switch firmware 3.00 system update available now, adds substantial new OS features - full change log

  Nintendo Switch has a substantial new system update bringing the firmware to version 3.00 – and it’s not just boring old stability improvements this time.

• Nintendo has plans to support the 3DS "well beyond 2018"

  Nintendo’s focus isn’t going to be on the Switch full time, there’s still a place for the 3DS.

• Nintendo knows you want cloud saves for the Switch, but that's all you're getting from Reggie for now

  Nintendo gets the message that the Switch lacks a particular feature that’s been standard in consoles for years.

• Sony were "holding back" on marketing for PSVR last year because they didn't have enough units

  We’ll see a new marketing push thanks to increased production.

• Microsoft continues to invest in first-party games, but Phil Spencer didn't want to show trailers for games 3 years out

  Microsoft is learning from its mistakes with announcing projects too early and getting fans disappointed.

• Nintendo actually thinks using your phone for voice chat on Switch "is going to deliver a better execution"

  Nintendo is unfazed by the idea that you’ll have to use an app on your phone if you want to voice chat on the Switch.

• Xbox One S will outsell X because "majority of people just wanna buy a console, put a controller in their hands, and play games" - Spencer

  Xbox One X is for the ultra hardcore. Microsoft doesn’t expect everyone else to go rushing out to buy it.

• Microsoft's E3 press conference was the most talked about on social media

  Microsoft’s E3 show accounted for 44% of all E3 2017 conference-related mentions on social media.

• Atari releases teaser for the Ataribox, "a brand new" product "years in the making"

  We may not know what this is, but it’s happening.

• Xbox One X selling at a loss even with that $500 price tag

  Xbox One X won’t make money for Microsoft, apparently.