Handheld
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Handheld.
Joyride Through July With 12 Games Coming to GeForce NOWNVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service is adding 12 new games in July, including Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. The service also highlights ongoing summer savings on its Performance and Ultimate memberships, allowing users to stream games across various devices with RTX-powered performance.
Intel's 18A-P chipmaking process has started risk production and promises 9% improved CPU performance for the same…Intel's 18A-P chip manufacturing process has entered risk production, promising a 9% improvement in CPU performance at the same power consumption or an 18% reduction in power for equivalent performance compared to the previous 18A process. This advancement, achieved through new materials and optimized design flows, could benefit future Intel mobile chips and desktop processors like Nova Lake.
Game Pass adds EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and more in late June to early JulyMicrosoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass between late June and early July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. Several other games like Junkster, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Abyssus are also being added. Additionally, the article lists games that will be leaving the Game Pass library on June 30.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana: Ruination, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout June and July, including EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, and Winds of Arcana: Ruination. The service will also see the addition of Call of Duty: Vanguard, Abyssus, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Several games are also leaving the Game Pass library at the end of June.
Game Pass Continues Its June Hot Streak With Six New AdditionsXbox Game Pass is adding six new games throughout June, including Day One releases like Solarpunk and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. The lineup features a diverse range of genres, from survival crafting and boxing simulation to JRPGs and cooperative space exploration, available on PC and Xbox consoles.
Xbox Game Pass – here’s what’s coming in June’s first wave of releasesMicrosoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026, with Persona 5 Royal being the most prominent addition. The lineup also includes new titles like Herdling, Total Chaos, Solarpunk, Undisputed, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, and Junkster, available across Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Several games are also scheduled to leave the service on June 15.
Xbox Game Pass June 2026 wave 1 adds Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, Starseeker, and moreXbox has announced the first wave of games coming to Game Pass in June 2026, including Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, and Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions. The lineup also features new titles like Herdling, Total Chaos, Solarpunk, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, and Junkster across various platforms. Several games are also departing the service on June 15.- Xbox Game Pass Adds Persona 5 Royal, Herdling, Total Chaos, and More in First June 2026 WaveMicrosoft has announced the first wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June 2026, including Persona 5 Royal, Herdling, and Total Chaos. Several titles will also be leaving the service on June 15, 2026, with discounts available for Game Pass subscribers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles in June, including Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and Solarpunk, with many available day one. The service will also see games like Jurassic World Evolution 2 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge leaving the library on June 15.- Game ReviewsThis review examines the handheld performance of 007 First Light. It details the game's technical execution and frame rates on portable devices.
Game Pass Adds More Day One Indies As Big RPGs Prepare To LeaveXbox Game Pass is adding several new indie titles this week, including Echo Generation 2, Crashout Crew, and Kabuto Park, all launching day one on the service. The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition is also joining, while games like Against the Storm and Persona 4 Golden are set to leave on May 31st. The additions span various genres across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.- Xbox Game Pass May 2026 Wave 2 Adds Forza Horizon 6, Final Fantasy VI, and MoreMicrosoft has announced the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in May 2026, including Forza Horizon 6, Remnant II, and Final Fantasy VI. Several titles will also be leaving the service on May 31, 2026, with a discount for Game Pass subscribers.
Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and MoreXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles throughout May and early June, including Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, and Jurassic World Evolution 3. The service will also see the day-one release of Luna Abyss, Echo Generation 2, Crashout Crew, and Kabuto Park. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on May 31.
Game Pass Goes Big Again – Outbound, Subnautica 2 And More Headline A Huge WeekXbox Game Pass is adding several new titles including Outbound, Subnautica 2 (Game Preview), DOOM: The Dark Ages, Black Jacket, and Call of the Elder Gods, with many launching as Day One releases. Elite Dangerous is also joining the service. However, several games will be leaving Game Pass on May 15th.
These new Spectrum And Commodore64 Gaming Handhelds Come Preloaded With GamesTwo classic 1980s computers, the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, are being re-released as new handheld gaming devices. These devices will come preloaded with 25 games each and feature design elements inspired by their predecessors, with a microSD card slot for additional games. Preorders are open, with shipping expected to begin on October 15.- Game Pass Loads Up Again With Another Packed Week Of New ArrivalsMicrosoft's Game Pass service is adding several new titles across cloud, Xbox Series X|S, handheld, and PC. The new arrivals include Final Fantasy V, Ben 10 Power Trip, Descenders Next, Wheel World, Wildgate, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and the Day One release Mixtape. This diverse lineup spans multiple genres, from RPGs and action games to family adventures and spaceship combat.
Game Pass Adds Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, WUCHANG, And MoreMicrosoft has announced new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in early May, including Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2 (Early Access), WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and Mixtape, all available day one. Several other titles are also being added, while a selection of games will leave the service on May 15.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Forza Horizon 6, Mixtape, Subnautica 2, and MoreMicrosoft has announced several new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, including Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2, available day one on May 19 and May 14 respectively. The service will also add Mixtape, Final Fantasy V, Ben 10 Power Trip, and many more titles throughout May. Several games are also scheduled to leave the Game Pass library on May 15.
Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum are getting Nintendo style handhelds this yearRetro Games Ltd, in partnership with Blaze Entertainment, is releasing new handheld versions of the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in October. Each handheld will come pre-loaded with 25 classic games and feature a 4.3-inch IPS screen, priced at £109.99.
Two computer giants of the 80s - the Spectrum and C64 - are being turned into pocket-sized handhelds by the makers of EvercadeBlaze Entertainment, through its Hyper Mega Tech division, is releasing handheld versions of the classic 1980s computers ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 in October. Both devices, named The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld, feature a 4.3-inch screen, built-in controls, and come pre-loaded with 25 games each. They are priced at £109.99, with limited edition versions available for £129.99.