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01OPENWhich Nintendo Switch games, controllers and accessories work on Switch 2
Most games and controllers carry over, but the old dock, regular microSD cards and several accessories come with important limits.
02OPENHow to transfer Nintendo Switch data to Switch 2 without losing saves
Users, games, captures and saves can move to Switch 2. Here is what gets copied, what gets erased and the safest method for each situation.
03OPENWhich microSD Express card to buy for Nintendo Switch 2: compatibility, capacity and save data
Switch 2 only accepts microSD Express cards for game storage. Here is the right capacity, what each card can hold and where save data goes.
04OPENXbox will turn thousands of discs into digital licences: how it works
Microsoft tests a bridge between physical collections and digital benefits from 31 August. It is a smart idea, but important limits remain unclear.
05OPENHow to enable 120Hz and VRR on PS5, and fix them when they do not appear
If PS5 is stuck at 60Hz or cannot detect VRR, check the TV's HDMI input, enhanced format, cable and the game itself.
06OPENHow to expand PS5 storage: which SSD to buy and how to install it
PS5 supports PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs up to 8TB, but 2TB is the sensible choice for most players. Here is what fits, what to buy and how to install it.
07OPENPlayStation reveals the Marvel's Wolverine Limited Edition PS5, with two designs and a 649.99-dollar bundle
The bundle launches on September 15, the same day Insomniac's game begins, but if you want it you'll need to be quick, because pre-orders open on August 19 at 10 AM and units are limited. The covers and controllers are sold separately.
08OPENThe new PS5 update brings almost nothing. Install it anyway
Sony has released version 26.05-13.60.00 for PS5 and PS5 Pro. The patch improves some system messages and screens, although the official notes are too vague to promise any real renewal.
09OPENDying Light 2 joins PS Plus free this August, with Signalis and Big Walk alongside
Sony has made it official: from 4 to 31 August, PS Plus Essential subscribers can claim three games, and the main course is Dying Light 2 Stay Human in its Reloaded Edition. Parkour, zombies and four-player co-op without paying a cent extra.
10OPENXbox Series X25 European price leaks ahead of Black Friday
A European retail listing points to €899.99 and a 27 November launch. Microsoft has not announced the price or confirmed a US figure.
11OPENXbox is officially more expensive. As of today, the Series X costs €749 and even the small one starts at €449
Microsoft's announced price rise takes effect this 1 August in Spain: between €100 and €150 more depending on the model, with memory and storage as the official culprits. It lands at the worst possible time for buyers: three and a half months before GTA 6.
12OPENWhich console should you buy for GTA 6? PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X and Series S, compared after the August price hike
Rockstar has only confirmed specific enhancements for PS5 Pro, the physical box ships without a disc on every console, and Xbox prices rose by 100 to 150 euros on 1 August. With those three cards on the table, we compare which machine suits each kind of player before 19 November.
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