It doesn't matter whether you're a PC, console, or mobile gamer, or like a little of all three—there are some compelling Prime Day gaming deals right now at Amazon. We are big gamers here at WIRED, and I've been combing through our many gaming guides—like the Best Gaming Headsets, Best …
Read More »'EA Sports College Football 25' has a ton of hype behind it, but it's also got a PS5 discount for Prime Day
SAVE $30: You can save $30 on a PlayStation 5 console from Amazon if you buy it alongside the new video game EA Sports College Football 25. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony/Amazon PlayStation 5 console (Slim) $469.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $30.00 A slightly slimmed down PlayStation 5 …
Read More »Xbox Series X is $50 off at Best Buy in early Prime Day deal
SAVE $50: The Xbox Series X is on sale at Best Buy, priced at $449.99, down from its normal $499.99. That’s a 10% discount during Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB Console $449.99 at Best Buy $499.99 Save …
Read More »PS5 vs. PS5 Slim vs. PS5 Pro: What’s the Difference, and Which Console Should You Get?
The PlayStation 5 was arguably one of Sony’s most controversial designs. After a few years, I have to admit it’s growing on me. The only downside is its gargantuan size, which made the PS5 Slim a welcome redesign. The upcoming PS5 Pro further iterates on the design, adding some welcome …
Read More »Alpine’s Hot Hatch EV Has a Built-In, ‘Gran Turismo’ Style Driving Instructor
Alpine doesn’t release new cars very often. Its last, and until now only new model, the A110, was first launched in 2017. But a lot has changed since then, not least the continuing electrification of the automotive world. Enter the A290, Alpine’s first new car in seven years, and the …
Read More »Google and Fitbit Made a Kids’ Smartwatch
Last week, a neighbor invited my children over for ice cream. My 9-year-old wanted to walk alone, so she strapped on her Apple Watch and set out with my son. I watched the blue dot rush enthusiastically off. “Baby, you’re going the wrong way,” I texted. She corrected her course, …
Read More »Delta Is an iOS Game Boy Emulator That (Likely) Won’t Get Taken Down
Video game emulators are having a tough time. Back in March it was Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu, which got shut down following a lawsuit from Nintendo. Pizza Emulators, another Nintendo emulator, disappeared around the same time. Then, over the weekend, after Apple updated its restrictions on retro game emulators to …
Read More »Influencers Are Trying to Go Viral by Playing a Game About Going Viral
Ben disappeared somewhere in the pitch black of the Old World. A handful of streamers gathered to investigate its monster-filled caverns and hallways, only to find their friend had gone missing. “Did Ben die?” one wondered aloud, just before another spotted him with relief in his voice. “I’m not even …
Read More »Is a Nintendo Switch Worth Buying Right Now?
It’s been nearly seven years since the original Nintendo Switch came out. In that time, the company has sold a staggering 132 million-plus units and has become the portable home of dozens of exclusive and indie games. But we’ve also been waiting a long time for Nintendo to announce its …
Read More »Mobile Gaming Is Having a Moment—and Backbone Wants to Unite It
Mobile gaming has never received the same respect as console and PC gaming. Yet it generated over $90 billion in 2023, accounting for half of the global games market, and runs the gamut from casual to AAA titles. It's continuing to grow, and the boundary between mobile gaming and “regular” …
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