Hardware Support
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Remaster studio Nightdive wants to continue supporting Nintendo Switch 1, but “getting harder and harder” to do so
Nightdive Studios is finding it increasingly difficult to support the original Nintendo Switch with remasters due to its aging hardware. While the company aims to continue supporting the console as long as possible, they note that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 offers superior performance and features. Games like Sin: Reloaded will be available on both platforms, with the Switch 2 version offering an enhanced experience.
How long can you expect a PlayStation 5 to last?
This article discusses the expected lifespan of the PlayStation 5 console and whether Sony will continue to support it after the release of the PlayStation 6. It touches upon hardware longevity and ongoing manufacturer support for previous generation consoles.
Linux Mint begin shipping HWE (Hardware Enablement) ISOs for better hardware support
Linux Mint has begun shipping Hardware Enablement (HWE) ISO images for Linux Mint 22.3, featuring the newer Linux kernel 6.17. These HWE ISOs provide support for more recent hardware and include bug fixes from later kernel versions without being a full new release. The team is also considering adding an ALPHA phase to their release cycle for earlier user feedback on significant changes.
Linux kernel 7.0 is out now
The Linux kernel 7.0 has been released, introducing support for new hardware, numerous fixes, and updated documentation for AI code helpers. Key highlights include work towards upcoming AMD GPUs, improved NTFS and XFS filesystem features, and support for Rock Band 4 guitars on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Linux Torvalds noted the release contains many small fixes and anticipates AI tools will continue to uncover corner cases.
28 years after the final Intel 486 desktop CPUs rolled off assembly lines, Linux is finally dropping support for it
Linux kernel maintainers are beginning to phase out support for Intel's 486 platform, a move initiated by Linus Torvalds who believes the hardware is no longer relevant for kernel development. A patch expected in Linux 7.1 will remove the remaining code, with developers like Ingo Molnar noting it will benefit future kernel development without impacting current users.
Pearl Abyss says to roll back your GPU driver if you're struggling to get Crimson Desert working on your ROG Xbox…
Pearl Abyss has identified an issue preventing Crimson Desert from launching on ASUS ROG Ally X devices with the latest GPU drivers. The company recommends rolling back to a previous driver version while Microsoft and AMD investigate the problem. The game also has known issues with Intel Arc GPUs, with Pearl Abyss and Intel working on a fix.
SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview brings initial Steam Machine support, and improvements for many handhelds
SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview introduces initial support for Steam Machine hardware and significant improvements for various handheld devices, including the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go. The update also brings an updated Arch Linux base, enhanced graphics drivers, VRR improvements, and a Wayland-default KDE Plasma desktop environment.
