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Valve “really badly” wanted VRR for the Steam Deck OLED

It’s not just Redditors, Valve confirms it wanted VRR for the Steam Deck OLED, too.

dveio209d ago

Nice read. I am by far no tech wiz, but VRR was, from the very first minute it was introduced and talked about, by far my biggest "Oh wow, that'd be great!" gut feeling.

Improvements of ALLM and VRR technology is actually my most wanted feature-set for the next-gen consoles.

It's even so high up my personal list, that I'd place everything else such as more CPU/GPU or RAM performance even below the 2nd and 3rd spot.

Along with AI Upscaling, VRR & ALLM, this to me seems to be the real 'Big 3' that are capable of pushing videogame development so much further.

For the huge benefit of not having to sacrifice big amounts of hardware performance for good resolution and smooth frames only anymore.

I really want the next-gen consoles to run on hugely improved technologies around them.

Tapani209d ago (Edited 209d ago )

I fully agree.

ALLM, VRR, HDR, AI Based Upscaling and Frame Generation combined with a highly capable non-flickery VRR OLED will be such a set of technologies that will make the anything between 50-500fps gaming (mostly probably 60-120fps) incredible and a bit of a game changing experience.

Experiencing this already today on a large OLED TV and RTX4090 and have to say playing games is an absolute blast. Once they solve #stutterstruggle, it will be perfect. The PS6 should certainly be able to utilize all of these technologies very well, and here's hoping all the games have these well-implemented.

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Razer Announces Clio: Their New Wireless and Cordless Gaming Chair Speaker

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled the Razer Clio, in innovative gaming chair accessory designed to deliver headset-like immersive audio without the constraints of wearing one.

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JSAUX Reveals Switch 2 EnergyFlow Dock

This is an interesting option for gamers who plan to get the new system.

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Nintendo Predicts to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 by March 2026; Switch Has Sold 152.12 Million Units

Nintendo has announced its financial results for the full fiscal year, alongside an update to Nintendo Switch shipments and more data, including a prediction for Switch 2 hardware and software.

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gold_drake1d 19h ago

well, the switch 2 has two holidays in the us, thanksgiving and Christmas.

so id say its fairly possible. the rest of the world will also grab them

Abriael1d 18h ago

Yeah doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility as long as they have enough supply.

Si-Fly1d 8h ago

Do people buy each other games consoles for Thanksgiving? I’m in Europe and always assumed it was just Christmas where gifts were exchanged.

Skate-AK1d 8h ago

I don't think it's so much Thanksgiving, but that Black Friday is the day after.

darthv721d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

That time is often referred to as the start of the Xmas shopping season. For the last few years, retailers would do 'black Friday' deals at various times throughout the year. While many still prefer to start their shopping in the mid to late November, others will just buy when they feel the time (and prices) are right for them.

gold_drake15h ago

i guess its more black friday, should have been more clear ha

GotGame81814h ago(Edited 14h ago)

Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas Holiday.

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mkis0071d 9h ago

Anyone get an invite yet?

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Agent751d 8h ago

Switch and Switch are a different kettle of fish. A sell out at launch by the diehards, strong sales, then the non diehards will be put off by the £75 ($99) games, including the stupid download cards which are topping £65 ($85). Not rocket science to work out how the Switch 2 is going to pan out. The PS5 has sold well, but games at £70, sales have been low. As game sales drop, prices will rise. Sony could knock out all their games for £40 and still make a killing selling more games. There's no denying that a gaming crash is looming.

Rancegamerx1d 4h ago

I agree, I don't see the Switch 2 selling anywhere near the numbers that these predictions suggest or what the general buzz is implying. While the initial sales will likely be strong, driven by diehard fans, I anticipate a gradual decline. It may not drop off immediately, but over time, sales will inevitably taper.

PRIMORDUS1d 4h ago

Not paying for something that's not worth more than the price it was advertised, which is $449 - $499.

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