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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th March)
Several gaming industry figures share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Pokopia, and Deadzone: Rogue being frequently mentioned. Discussions also touch upon Nintendo's digital game pricing strategy for the Switch 2 and hardware considerations like new laptops and the AYN Thor.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
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Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
Stealth Optional, part of Gfinity Digital Media, provides coverage on technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming. The publication emphasizes expert analysis and adherence to high editorial standards, ensuring unbiased content and integrity.
Hardware Reviews
This article provides reviews for two pieces of gaming hardware: the Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset and the Epomaker RT82 keyboard. The reviews focus on the performance and features of each product.
This simple gaming chair bracket could have saved me years of sim racing with two wooden blocks holding my pedals in…
SR Rigs has announced the SR Pedal Stand Pro, a new accessory designed to improve the sim racing experience by elevating pedals and securing a gaming chair. This mount aims to prevent pedals from slipping under heavy braking and can accommodate various pedal brands including Fanatec, Moza, Thrustmaster, and Logitech. The product is currently in a limited run with a waitlist and pricing yet to be confirmed.
PS5, PS5 Pro Price Increased Globally Effective April 2026
Sony has announced a global price increase for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, effective April 2026. The company cited the "global economic landscape" as the reason for the hike, with new prices varying across the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Japan.
Sony Announces Gigantic PS5 Price Increases, Effective from April 2026
Sony has announced significant price increases for the PlayStation 5 console and PS Portal, effective April 2, 2026. The company cited ongoing global economic pressures as the reason for the adjustments, which will see the standard PS5 rise to £569.99/€649.99/$649.99. Sony stated these changes are necessary to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences.
PS5 and PlayStation Portal price increases announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced price increases for the PlayStation 5 console and PlayStation Portal remote player, effective April 2. The price hikes are attributed to ongoing global economic pressures. The PlayStation 5 will now retail for $649.99, the Digital Edition for $599.99, the PlayStation 5 Pro for $899.99, and the PlayStation Portal for $249.99 in the United States.
Evening Tech Bits
Intel has confirmed the cancellation of the rumored Core Ultra 9 290K Plus processor, with a potential Core Ultra 9 285KS Special Edition also reportedly scrapped. Separately, Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro after a 20-year run.
The 3DFX Voodoo add-in card that revolutionised 3D PC gaming is getting an FPGA remake, and with the way things are going, I'd choose it over a next-gen Nvidia GPU
A new FPGA core called SpinalVoodoo is being developed to recreate the experience of the legendary 3DFX Voodoo graphics card, which revolutionized 3D PC gaming in the 1990s. Designed for the Terasic De-10 board, this project aims to bring classic PC games and even some arcade titles to modern hardware with authentic '90s graphics. The developer, Francisco Ayala Le Brun, is focusing on the Voodoo 1 model, offering a potential alternative to modern GPUs and a unique retro gaming experience.
Morning Tech Bits
AMD has announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Processor. Separately, a report from Bloomberg indicates a deepening chip selloff following Google's announcement of a memory breakthrough.
AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 chip features an incredible 208MB of on-chip cache
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, featuring 208MB of on-chip cache across both chiplets, a first for their desktop CPUs. This new processor, based on the Zen 5 architecture, offers a 16-core configuration and an increased 200W TDP. AMD claims it will provide a 5-10% performance boost for both gaming and creative workloads, with availability set for April 22.
Nintendo's New Handheld Boost Mode: A Brilliant Way To Revisit Switch Games on Switch 2
Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console may feature a 'boost mode' that allows current Nintendo Switch games to be played with enhanced performance. This feature would leverage the new hardware to provide a superior portable experience for existing titles, effectively acting as a form of backward compatibility.
AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, the first to feature dual AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This new CPU boasts 16 Zen 5 cores and 208MB of total cache, promising 5-10% performance gains in creative workloads and large-scale builds compared to the previous generation. It is set to launch on April 22nd and supports the AM5 socket.
The gray 8Bitdo N64 controller is a thing of beauty, but if you don't share my dorky passion for retro colors,…
The 8Bitdo N64 controller is praised for its authentic retro design, especially the gray color variant, and modern comfort. While the Bluetooth version offers versatile connectivity for PC, Switch, and Android, a new 2.4GHz version is available for exclusive use with the original Nintendo 64 console.
Nintendo At The Crossroads - Is Cloud Gaming The Home Run?
Nintendo faces a critical juncture as its Switch 2 hardware sales slow due to a lack of new content, prompting an examination of cloud gaming as a potential solution. While past attempts with cloud gaming on the original Switch were unsuccessful, the article argues that embracing cloud services is essential for Nintendo to remain competitive and reach a wider audience in an evolving gaming landscape.
Breaking Technology, Metaverse and Hardware News, Leaks And Guides
This article outlines the editorial standards and mission of Stealth Optional, a publication by Gfinity Digital Media. It emphasizes a commitment to accurate and up-to-date coverage of technology, hardware, and enthusiast gaming, maintaining editorial independence and integrity.
Razer Blade 16 (2026) Revealed: Ultra-Thin Beast Packs RTX 50 Power and OLED Brilliance | Invision Game
Razer has unveiled the Razer Blade 16 (2026), a premium gaming laptop featuring an ultra-thin 14.9mm chassis, the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. It boasts a 16-inch QHD+ OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.2ms response time, alongside advanced cooling and next-generation connectivity including Thunderbolt 5 and Wi-Fi 7.
Razer's next Blade 16 laptop gets a major battery life upgrade
Razer's upcoming Razer Blade 16 laptop is set to receive a significant upgrade in battery life. This improvement is notable, though its effectiveness may be reduced when running intensive AI-based tasks.
Morning Tech Bits
NVIDIA has released a stable R595 build of its Linux driver, version 595.58.03. Additionally, MSI has introduced new power supplies featuring a buzzer to alert users of potential graphics card overheating issues.