Gaming – Review Geek

N64 and Sega Genesis Games Are Coming to Switch Online—With a Catch

Nintendo is finally bringing N64 and Sega Genesis games to the Switch Online subscription service. Previously, subscribers could only access NES and SNES games. But there’s an annoying catch here—you have to pay for a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to unlock these retro classics.

Andrew Heinzman 4 hours

You Can Now Play Google Stadia Games on Xbox

Microsoft is rolling out an all-new Xbox Dashboard, and more importantly, it’s finally bringing the Chromium version of its Edge browser to Xbox. This browser is a near-perfect port of Edge browser that you use on PC or Mac, and as such, it lets you use Google Stadia or Discord on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S console.

Andrew Heinzman 6 hours

Arcade1Up Combined ‘Ms. Pac-Man’ and ‘Galaga’ for Its Latest Machine

It’s time to travel back to the past with Arcade1Up’s Class of ’81 machine, a full-sized cabinet that lets you play Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga, and several other classics to your heart’s content. Not only that, but the Class of ’81 machine features original artwork, plus authentic controls and Wi-Fi support for online leaderboards.

Andrew Heinzman 3 days

This New Oculus Quest 2 Deal Makes Multiplayer VR Games a Reality

This week Facebook announced an exciting deal where those who buy the Oculus Quest 2 can get a second set for $100 off, making multiplayer VR gaming a reality with friends and family. This deal won’t last for long, though, so you better hurry and snag a new VR headset while you can.

Cory Gunther 3 days

HP’s New All-in-One Is Gamer-Ready With an RTX 3080 and 5K Display

HP’s latest all-in-one desktop PC runs Windows 11 and has specs comparable to a standalone gaming PC. The new HP Envy 34 sports a bigger, better, ultrawide 5K display and packs NVIDIA’s latest RTX 3080 all inside one slim setup.

Cory Gunther 3 days

NVIDIA Brings DLSS AI Upscaling to Windows 11

A new NVIDIA driver adds DLSS support to 28 new games, plus official certification for Windows 11. The AI-powered upscaling software increases game resolution without wasting processing power, allowing PCs to run games at 4K without sacrificing FPS, draw distance, or other in-game quality settings.

Andrew Heinzman 4 days

HTC Finally Opens Pre-Orders for the Vive Pro 2 Headset Kit for Newbies

After launching the HTC Vive Pro 2 headset earlier this year, VR newcomers can finally pre-order the full HTC Vive Pro 2 kit with wireless controllers and motion-tracking base stations. The kit costs $1,400 and orders ship mid-October.

Andrew Heinzman 5 days

Spending Time in VR Can Have Real-World Consequences

Virtual Reality (VR) is becoming more mainstream. Headset sales are increasing yearly as the business, research, and entertainment worlds continue to explore what the medium can offer. Unfortunately, there may be times when the headset comes off, but bits of the virtual world continues to linger.

Dave McQuilling 6 days

Razer’s New Mechanical Keyboards Promise Gamers Near-Zero Latency

If you thought that the original Razer Huntsman was fast, you’ll be shocked by the new Huntsman V2 and V2 Tenkeyless. Both mechanical keyboards feature a 8,000Hz polling rate, eight times that of the original Huntsman, for a nearly lag-free gaming experience.

Andrew Heinzman 8 days

TP-Link’s New Wi-Fi 6 Router Isolates Bandwidth for Your Gaming Rig

We first saw the TP-Link Archer GX90 Wi-Fi 6 gaming router at CES 2020, and after waiting for over a year, it’s finally available to purchase. It’s an exciting option at just $250, offering dedicated gaming features and mesh Wi-Fi support, plus notable improvements over the company’s previous C5400X router and specs that usually cost upward of $300.

Andrew Heinzman 8 days