Atari games like it’s 1980 with “faithful recreation” of Atari 2600 console
It’s time to dust off your old Atari cartridges as the company again tries to tap into gaming nostalgia with an updated version of its iconic Atari 2600. The upcoming Plus model has the same look as the 80s classic, and will ship with a 10-in-1 cartridge but also supports legacy 2600 and 7800 game […]
Samsung’s monstrous ultra-wide gaming monitor goes up for pre-order
Samsung has announced that the “first OLED monitor to offer Dual Quad High Definition” is now available for pre-order. The 49-inch curved Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor boasts a super-quick 240-Hz refresh rate and a super-snappy 0.03-ms response time. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Samsung, Display, Gaming, Monitor, Immersion
GoChess brings online opponents’ moves to a robotic chessboard
Whether you’ve just started playing chess or are a seasoned pro, it can be difficult finding people of your skill level to play against. GoChess allows you to do so online, via an actual physical chessboard with robotically moving pieces. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Chess, Robotics, Kickstarter
Infinity Game Board crams oodles of board games into a dedicated tablet
Although video games are more popular than ever, there’s still something to be said for good ol’ board games. The Infinity Game Board gives them the high-tech treatment, by providing access to over 100 of the things on a system-specific touchscreen tablet. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Tablet, Touchscreen, Portable, Hasbro
Customizable PS5 controller kit helps players with disabilities game on
At CES 2023, Sony unveiled Project Leonardo, a customizable controller kit for the PlayStation 5 that allows players with various disabilities to design the best input layout that works for their specific needs. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Game, Gaming, Games, Video Games, Accessibility, Accessories, Controller, Sony, Playstation, Playstation 5, CES 2023
Pint-sized portable gaming system includes more than 300 games
Back in 2015, developer Kevin Bates launched a credit-card-sized open-source 8-bit gaming system on Kickstarter called the Arduboy for folks with keen eyesight to play, create and share free games. Now an even smaller version has landed. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Kickstarter, Portable Gaming, Hack, Education, Gaming, Learning, Open-source
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to get to Alfornada on foot
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the mountainous town of Alfornada seems to be hidden away until you unlock the climbing ability for your mount. But there is actually a way to get there on foot without any movement upgrades, and we’ll show you how. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, Technology Tags: Game, Games, Gaming, […]
Udu Console desperately attempts to get kids off couches
Kids these days, am I right? With the video games, and the couches? But seriously, what are they to do? The pull of the screen is irresistible, as they’ll remind you if they catch you reading New Atlas on your phone instead of being immersed in a moment you’ll never be given again. Continue Reading […]
Corsair’s flexible gaming monitor can be bent into shape during play
OLED displays have opened some very interesting avenues in consumer electronics, from TVs that roll out like magnetic wallpaper to e-books that flex like a paperback. Joining the party is hardware company Corsair, which has introduced a versatile new gaming monitor that users can manually bend into a curve for a more wrap-around experience. Continue […]
Customizable PlayStation 5 controller marks Sony’s latest swipe at Xbox
Sony has revealed the DualSense Edge, a new customizable controller for the PlayStation 5. In an apparent attempt to play catch-up with the Xbox, the new controller packs a few new buttons, switches and triggers, as well as more options to remap functions and save them to different profiles. Continue Reading Category: Games, Consumer Tech, […]
