PlayStation 5 fans will soon be able to turn their console black rather than the standard white version. A company called Dbrand, which is an aftermarket skin maker for consoles, has reportedly reached out with a survey trying to gauge the level of interest in faceplates that turn the PlayStation 5 matte black. They’re called …more
In the United States, a law firm has announced they are considering filing a class-action lawsuit against Sony over alleged PlayStation 5 controller drift. This is the same law firm that filed a class-action lawsuit against Nintendo for drift in its Switch Joy-Con controllers. The law firm is Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP, and …more
The last several years have been riddled with high-profile videogames that were heavily anticipated only to launch and fail spectacularly. One of these games was the highly anticipated EA/BioWare game Anthem. It launched in 2019 only to fail and linger on as a reminder of what could’ve been for many. Last May and the latest …more
Some owners of Apple MacBook Pro models from 2016 and 2017 have been angry as the batteries on the machines have gone bad. Apple recently announced that owners of 2016 and 2017 vintage MacBook Pro models who have a battery that won’t hold a charge past one percent could be eligible for a free battery …more
Computer enthusiasts are always after a PC chassis that will keep the hardware cool and operating efficiently but also looks good. A case maker called SSUPD, a sister company of Lian Li has unveiled a new high-end PC chassis known as Meshlicious. The case is an ITX PC case built in collaboration with Ncase. It’s …more
EA has announced that it is acquiring a mobile game developer called Glu Mobile. For those who are unfamiliar, Glu Mobile is the developer behind games like Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, Diner Dash: Adventures, and a number of other celebrity-focused games. The vast majority of titles developed by Glu are free to play and are supported …more
Final Fantasy XIV fans have a new patch they can download and install the brings the game to version 5.45. The patch brings a new chapter to the game called “Save the Queen,” which is a quest series from game creator Yasumi Matsuno. In the new chapter, players continue to fight for the Bozjan across …more
Razer has announced the launch of a new gaming keyboard called the Huntsman V2 Analog. The keyboard uses new Analog Optical Switches, which is a new switch innovation. The keys offer analog input with full-range directional motion available on PC without a controller. The special Analog Optical Switches combined three components: analog input, adjustable actuation, …more
Fans of Blizzard video games hoping for new titles in the Overwatch or Diablo franchises this year will be saddened to hear the latest news. Activision Blizzard announced in an earnings call this week that neither Overwatch 2 nor Diablo 4 are scheduled to be released in 2021. The developer gave no indication of when …more
The new update has landed for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War that brings a couple of new maps for players to enjoy. Multiplayer gains a map called Express, which is a remake of a map from Black Ops 2. The popular Zombies mode also gets a Firebase Z map that is set in …more
Valve has been tied up in a legal suit over patent infringement for its Steam Controller hardware. While the Steam Controller has been discontinued, a manufacturer called Ironburg Inventions acting on behalf of subsidiary SCUF Gaming has alleged that the discontinued controller infringed on patents it held. In court yesterday, the jury hearing the case …more
Lots of gamers out there will be familiar with Gearbox Studios. The studio developed popular franchises, including Borderlands and Homeworld. Gearbox Studios has been purchased by the Embracer Group, which is a Swedish company that already owns THQ Nordic and Koch Media. The purchase of Gearbox marks the seventh videogame developer the group owns. The …more
Sony has issued a new software update for the PlayStation 5 game console to resolve an issue causing PlayStation 4 game discs to attempt to install the last-generation version of the game. The bug saw an incorrect version of the game attempts to be installed even if the game had already been upgraded. The update …more
One of the most popular video games that Nintendo was ever released for the Switch game console is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. One of the best things about the video games that each month, there are new creatures players can capture. The list of new creatures for February is here, and as always, you have …more
Corsair Puts QLC NAND on PCIe Gen4 SSD Today, we are taking a look at the Corsair MP600 CORE 1TB NVMe SSD that was introduced at the end of January 2021. This M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drive series is aimed at the value and mainstream storage market. It uses the Phison PS5016-E16 8-channel …more
DeepCool Castle 240R AIO Liquid Cooler DeepCool has a long history of manufacturing cooling products ranging from CPU coolers, fans and AIO Liquid Coolers. Their latest line of liquid coolers is the Castle series. The Castle lineup consists of seven different models – five high-performance EX models and two budget friendly R models. The two …more
Seagate FireCuda 510 Gaming SSD Tested in 2021 The Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD series of NVMe drives came out in early 2019 and was designed for professional-level gamers in mind. This drive series is available in capacities of up to 2TB and features a controller that uses the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface. It is capable of …more
Samsung SSD 980 PRO Gets 2TB Capacity Option The Samsung 980 PRO series of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs was introduced in September 2020 and raised the bar for what one can expect from a consumer storage drive. Legit Reviews did a review on the Samsung 980 PRO for the launch and managed to hit speeds of nearly 7 GB/s read …more
D50 Game Dock Solves Connectivity Issues The WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock might not be a product that you’ve heard about, but it might be something that will make your life much easier. This device is mainly targeted at laptop gamers or content creators that are looking for improved connectivity. If your system happens to have …more
Sensibo Introduces Their First Air Purifier – Sensibo Pure Portable air cleaners are quick and easy ways to filter the air in a single room or area. Many use High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that can can theoretically remove at least 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and any airborne particles with a size …more
Patriot EP Series High Endurance microSD Cards Last week during CES 2021 the team over at Patriot launched their EP series High Endurance microSDHC/XC cards. These new memory cards are designed for video recording devices needing to operate under extreme weather conditions and harsh environments with outstanding reliability and durability. The Patriot High Endurance cards are backed …more
Samsung 870 EVO – The Definitive SSD For Every Need Samsung hasn’t forgotten about all the 2.5-inch SATA SSD users out there and just today introduced the 870 EVO SSD series. Designed with improved performance and reliability, this drive is aimed at all users that are interested in rocking a 2.5-inch form factor drive. The SATA III interface has …more
How to Add USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 To Your Current Desktop PC If you use the USB interface to move around files you’ll be hearing about USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 ports much more here in 2021. That is because Intel has integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 into their upcoming 500 series chipset. This move means …more
Corsair iCUE 5000X RGB Case Review With the success of the 4000 series mid-tower ATX cases, Corsair is introducing the larger 5000 series mid-tower computer cases to their case lineup. Like the 4000 series, the 5000 series come in three variants: 5000D, 5000D Airflow, and iCUE 5000X RGB. The 5000D is the standard option while …more
WD Adds 4TB Option for Portable SSDs Western Digital is always working hard behind the scenes to bring higher capacity drives to market. Before today the largest capacity portable drive from WD was 2TB. That is enough storage space for many, but the demand for 4TB models has been slowly increasing. WD has recognized that …more
Overclocking The Radeon RX 6800 At $579 the AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics card is the lowest priced Big Navi card on the market today. We’ve had a number of people ask how it overclocks and that is something we didn’t touch on in the launch article. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is priced …more
Looking at a backlit power meter by Suraielec We’ve been using P3 P4400 Kill A Watt electricity usage monitors on Legit Reviews for nearly two decades. The power meters have worked well, but after nearly 20 years is there anything better on the market? We took a look at Amazon and noticed some different brands …more
AMD’s Smart Access Memory Now Works On Intel Twas the night before Christmas, when ASUS quietly released new BIOS versions for Intel’s 400-series chipset motherboards that added Re-Size BAR support! AMD’s Smart Access Memory (SAM) is based on Resizable BAR (Base Address Register) as that is the secret sauce on how they enhance GPU performance. Enabling this …more
Blazing-Fast Gen4 Speeds – CORSAIR Launches MP600 CORE and MP600 PRO M.2 NVMe SSDs FREMONT, CA, January 28, 2021 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of three new CORSAIR Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drives – the MP600 CORE, MP600 PRO, and MP600 …more
Micron Delivers Industry’s First 1α DRAM Technology Milestone further solidifies Micron’s technology leadership in both DRAM and NAND BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26, 2021 — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced volume shipment of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products built using the world’s most advanced DRAM process technology and offering major improvements in bit density, …more
Intel Appoints Tech Industry Leader Pat Gelsinger as New CEO News Highlights: Bob Swan will remain in CEO role until February 15 Intel expects to exceed its previously communicated guidance for fourth-quarter 2020 revenue and earnings per share (EPS). Full fourth-quarter results will be released Jan. 21, 2021, as scheduled. The company has made strong …more
Qualcomm to Acquire NUVIA Augmenting its leading technology roadmap to redefine computing performance Accelerating successful partnerships with OS providers for next-generation computing devices Enabling Samsung and the mobile ecosystem to redefine premium performance for smartphones Leading CPU talent to join Qualcomm’s best in class innovation culture SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Incorporated …more
CES 2021: Kingston Previews New NVMe SSD Lineup Next-Gen NVMe PCIe 4.0 Drives All-New External USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD Fountain Valley, CA – January 11, 2021 − Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its upcoming NVMe SSD roadmap at the …more
CORSAIR Releases Wide Range of Hydro X Series Water Blocks for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series GPUs FREMONT, CA, December 15th, 2020 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the immediate availability of a wide range of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series compatible water blocks in its award-winning Hydro X …more
Silicon Motion Launches Complete 16-Channel PCIe 4.0 NVMe Turnkey Enterprise SSD Controller Solution The SM8266 accelerates customers’ time-to-market with a development platform that includes turnkey firmware stack and reference design kit TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing …more
NEW SPECIAL EDITION WD_BLACK DRIVES FROM WESTERN DIGITAL ENABLE GAMERS TO HEED THE CALL OF DUTY Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Gets Next-Level Performance with WD_BLACK Collector’s Edition Storage Products SAN JOSE, Calif., November 16, 2020 – Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) is working with Call of Duty to reimagine three high-performance products from the …more
Apple unleashes M1 With industry-leading performance, powerful features, and incredible efficiency, M1 is Apple’s first chip designed specifically for the Mac Cupertino, California — Apple today announced M1, the most powerful chip it has ever created and the first chip designed specifically for the Mac. M1 is optimized for Mac systems in which small size …more
Micron Ships World’s First 176-Layer NAND, Delivering A Breakthrough in Flash Memory Performance and Density New 3D NAND boosts storage capability across mobile, automotive, client and data center applications BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 9, 2020 — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced that it has begun volume shipments of the world’s first 176-layer 3D NAND …more
KIOXIA Introduces Industry’s First PCIe 4.0 OCP NVMe Cloud Specification-Enabled SSD New XD6 Series E1.S Data Center NVMe SSD Optimized for Hyperscale, Open Compute Platform Applications SAN JOSE, Calif., November 3, 2020 – KIOXIA America, Inc. (formerly Toshiba Memory America, Inc.) announced another significant technological contribution to cloud data center infrastructures. Today, the company expanded …more
AMD to Acquire Xilinx, Creating the Industry’s High Performance Computing Leader — Strategic transaction strengthens AMD’s industry–leading technology portfolio — Expands AMD’s rapidly growing data center business Xilinx, the No. 1 provider of adaptive computing solutions, increases AMD TAM to $110 billion Immediately accretive to AMD margins, cash flow and EPS All stock transaction with combined enterprise value of approximately $135 …more
SK hynix to Acquire Intel NAND Memory Business NEWS HIGHLIGHTS SK hynix will pay US $9 billion for the Intel NAND memory and storage business, which includes the NAND SSD business, the NAND component and wafer business, and the Dalian NAND memory manufacturing facility in China. SK hynix aims to enhance the competitiveness of …more
Silicon Motion Launches PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 Controller Solutions for Client SSDs New controller solutions offer best-in-class Power and Performance up to 7,400/6,800 MB/s Sequential Read/Write Speeds TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 20, 2020 — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage …more
