REDMAGIC’s 12 Pro pairs a 5GHz-class chip, 185Hz display and extensive cooling with gaming-focused controls and software. $1/€1/£1 early-bird vouchers are available now; sales start Nov. 18, with reservations unlocking early access and perks.

NVIDIA may replace the RTX 5080’s 16GB model with a 24GB version after January, risking a supply gap as the current card runs out. Reports don’t show a broader GeForce shutdown, and the RTX 5070 Ti remains on sale—albeit at steep prices.

New Turnip 2 drivers and emulator updates give the Retroid Pocket Duo a major lift, improving speed and visuals across 3DS, PS2, Wii U and Switch games. Some titles now run sharply at 720p, but glitches, slowdowns and manual tuning remain.

Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K beats the Core i9-14900K in most productivity tests while using less power and running cooler. Gaming is essentially a tie across 11 titles, with results varying by game.

8BitDo’s Xbox-licensed Forest Wonder keyboard and mouse are now on sale in the UK and Europe, priced from £54.99. Both support Windows and Android; the keyboard offers hot-swappable switches, while the mouse includes a charging dock.

IKEA Malaysia and Xbox have launched YXSTABY, an eight-piece collection that brings practical storage and gaming-inspired details to shared homes. Prices range from RM59 to RM499; it’s available at four IKEA stores and online, with Kuching to follow on 27 November.

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with preloads opening a week earlier and a new trailer featuring fresh gameplay. Rockstar targets 30 fps; rumored PS5 Pro upgrades remain unconfirmed.

Microsoft has released Auto SR for the ROG Xbox Ally X, removing its docked-only restriction and adding Performance mode, which can target up to 120 fps. Support is limited by game compatibility, and real-world results vary.

Razer and HoYoverse unveiled a four-piece Honkai: Star Rail gear collection featuring Silver Wolf LV.999 art, with prices from $119.99 to $449.99. Preorders are open worldwide except Canada; each item includes in-game rewards, but no release date was announced.

Nintendo persuaded GitHub to disable 144 repositories containing Switch modchip firmware, citing DMCA rules against tools that bypass console protections. The takedown targets code, not installed chips, and is not a court ruling on Nintendo’s legal claim.

Sony’s $99.99 PlayStation Pulse headset delivers detailed game audio, comfortable wear and flexible connections for PS5, PC and phones. Its 30-hour battery is a plus, but weak music bass, limited tuning and fuzzy microphones temper the appeal.

AISLPC’s $399.99 PLAYMOVO turns body movements into game controls, using AI motion tracking instead of handheld controllers. It launches Nov. 11 with five games; November buyers also get a free three-month Play Pass.

Rising costs are changing holiday gaming plans: 51% of US adult gamers expect to alter spending or hardware choices this season. Many will wait for sales or choose free games, though GTA 6 may spur some to upgrade or take time off.

MSI’s MEG X packs a 34-inch 360Hz QD-OLED ultrawide with built-in AI gaming tools and OLED care features. The monitor launches in Japan later this month; pricing and global availability remain unannounced.

PCMag named Roku’s $1,200 Pro Series OLED its fastest gaming TV overall, measuring just 8.8ms of input lag at 4K60. It narrowly beat Samsung’s far pricier S95H, while Hisense’s roughly $1,100 U6SF Pro also delivered top-tier speed.

GTA VI pre-loads are underway ahead of its Nov. 19 launch, with the digital game reportedly weighing 212GB. Rockstar targets 30 fps on current consoles; rumored PS5 Pro upgrades remain unconfirmed, so players should wait for official details.

Valve is testing real-world Steam Deck frame-rate data on Steam store pages, adding performance detail beyond the Verified badge. Opt-in player stats include averages and distribution charts, but settings and frame pacing can skew results.

ASRock has replaced a Radeon RX 7000 firmware update linked to boot failures, but hasn’t confirmed its new VBIOS 1.0.6 fixes the problem. Owners are advised to wait for reports before updating; those with bricked cards should seek warranty service.

SPARK Microsystems and Nordic are pairing Bluetooth LE with ultra-low-latency UWB to make gaming peripherals more responsive. The first target is high-performance mice; reference designs aim to help manufacturers bring products to market faster.