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"This feels like a Spider-Man meme" - RTX 5090 buyer beats Asus' price hike via Nvidia's website, but no one wants to honor the order
A PC gamer attempted to purchase an Nvidia RTX 5090 graphics card for $4,982 through Nvidia's website, beating a price hike from Asus. However, the order was cancelled due to a pricing dispute between Nvidia and Asus, with neither company willing to honor the original price. This situation highlights issues with online order fulfillment and communication between manufacturers and retailers.
If you're aiming to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary in style, you should copy the Sega Genesis setup that permanently resides in my retro cave
This guide details how to set up a Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) for a modern retro gaming experience to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary. It covers using RGB Scart cables with upscalers like the OSSC, recommends controllers such as the 8Bitdo M30, and suggests the Anbernic RG ARC-D handheld for portable play.
This wireless Dreamcast controller is rad, but I'd focus on its six-button sibling over Prime Day if you're…
This article reviews the Retro Fighters StrikerDC and D6 wireless controllers for the Sega Dreamcast, highlighting their compatibility with the VMU and 2.4GHz connection. The D6 is recommended for fighting game fans due to its six-button layout, while the StrikerDC is better suited for 3D titles like Sonic Adventure.
I just found a cheeky way to get my favorite retro controller for less, but you should also keep it on your Prime Day…
The author highlights a current discount on the Gulikit Elves 2 Pro controller, a Sega Saturn-inspired gamepad, available for $37.99 via an Amazon coupon. While not a massive saving, it's presented as a way to get a versatile retro controller before Prime Day, which is also mentioned as a potential sale period for similar items.
Xbox Ally handhelds just gained Game Bar display and Auto Super Resolution widgets, but Windows put me through hell…
The ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming PC has received a new Game Bar widget that allows on-the-fly adjustments for display settings and the Auto Super Resolution feature. However, the article details a frustrating troubleshooting process involving Windows 11 updates and multiple Microsoft applications to get the widget working.
