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Best Gaming CPUs 2026: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs 7800X3D vs 9700X vs 9800X3D vs 9850X3DThis article discusses the historical console development between Sony and SEGA, detailing the creation of the Mega CD and the subsequent PlayStation's impact on SEGA's consoles like the Saturn and Dreamcast. It also touches upon Nintendo's console choices, including the Nintendo 64 and the Wii's success with disc-based media.- The Morning After: Apple takes on cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks with the $599 MacBook NeoApple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new $599 laptop running on an iPhone chipset, targeting the budget Windows laptop and Chromebook market. The device features a 13-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, and two USB-C ports. The article also touches on other tech news including hands-on impressions of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro and 4a, a review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Netflix's acquisition of an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck.
- The National Videogame Museum has acquired the mythical Nintendo PlaystationThe National Videogame Museum has acquired a rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype, the original development system for Sony's planned Super NES CD-ROM attachment. This collaboration between Sony and Nintendo ultimately did not come to fruition, leading Sony to develop its own PlayStation console. The acquired unit is believed to be the only one of its kind still in existence.
The United States' National Videogame Museum has acquired the "mythical" Nintendo PlayStation which led to the PS1's creationThe United States' National Videogame Museum has acquired a rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype, an early development system for Sony's planned Super Nintendo CD attachment. This artifact represents a significant piece of gaming history, marking the initial collaboration between Nintendo and Sony before their eventual split and Sony's development of the original PlayStation console.
National Videogame Museum Acquires "Mythical" Nintendo PlayStation Dev UnitThe National Videogame Museum has acquired a rare Nintendo PlayStation development unit, believed to be the oldest known artifact of the collaboration between Nintendo and Sony. This MSF-1 unit represents an original development system for the Super Nintendo CD-ROM attachment, a significant piece of gaming history that explored a potential CD-based future for the console.
It's Official: Sony Spins Off Iconic Television BusinessSony has officially announced a strategic partnership and spin-off of its television business into a new subsidiary named Bravia Inc. The new company will be a joint venture with Chinese manufacturer TCL, which will own 51% of the shares, while Sony retains 49%. This move integrates Sony's home entertainment products, including Bravia TVs and audio equipment, under a new structure expected to begin operations in April 2027.