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How Much Would It Cost To Build A PC That Can Compete With The PS5 Pro?

staff@slashgear.com (Sead Fadilpasic) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000

The price of the PS5 Pro continues climbing. If you're going to shell out that much, maybe you should consider building a similar PC. How much would that be?

PlayStation Founder Thinks You Have A 'Mentality Issue' For Wanting Physical Discs

staff@slashgear.com (Alan Bradley) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Clinging to physical discs? Learn why PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi calls it a mentality issue as gaming shifts toward an all-digital future.

Which CPUs Offer PlayStation 5 Pro-Level Performance?

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

While modern consoles do use a lot of hardware that's very similar to what you'd find in a PC, comparing the two is often trickier than it seems.

5 Downsides Of Buying A PS5 In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:45:00 +0000

The PS5 remains a capable console in 2026, but buying one now comes with trade-offs that weren't as significant before. Here's what to consider before buying.

This New Emulator May Redeem The Games From Nintendo's Absolute Worst Console

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0000

While Nintendo's most recent flop was the much-maligned Wii U a decade ago, it had an even worse failure right in its peak era. This emulator may redeem it.

What It Costs To Buy A Used PS5 Pro From GameStop Right Now May Surprise You

staff@slashgear.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

While used gaming consoles typically cost less than new ones, GameStop is charging eye-watering prices for used PS5 Pros. There are a few reasons why.

Every Sony PlayStation Console (So Far), Ranked By Units Sold

staff@slashgear.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +0000

The PlayStation lives. With prices high and GTA VI expected to boost console sales, we look back at which Sony units sold the most throughout the decades.

This $60 USB Gadget Lets You Play Your Super Nintendo Cartridges On A Computer

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000

If you've still got some Super Nintendo cartridges from back in the day, good news. You can play them on any PC using a simple, inexpensive device.

11 Of The Best VR Headsets You Can Buy In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:30:00 +0000

While virtual reality technologies have yet to rise to its full potential, the VR headset sector of 2026 is filled with well-made, high-performing products.

This $50 USB Gadget Lets You Play Old Game Boy Cartridges On A Computer

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Old Game Boy cartridges don't have to stay buried in a drawer. This affordable USB gadget gives retro gaming fans a modern way to put them back into action.

Not An Emulator: Open-Source Project Aims To Port Every PS5 Game To PC

staff@slashgear.com (Anthoni Oisin) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Emulation is great for older systems, but current gen ones are so similar to PCs, games could potentially run with very few changes on a PC.

Modders Are Making PlayStation 5 Games Playable On Xbox Series X

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000

The project has had some success and could eventually mean that you only need one console to play games designed for any of them.

5 Of The Best Official Gaming Consoles You Can Buy With Built-In Old-School Games

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0000

The market is awash with DIY and bootleg retro consoles. We narrowed down which of the many mini-consoles are best to adorn your gaming space.

PlayStation 5 Vs Xbox Series X: Which Console Is Easier To Repair?

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:45:00 +0000

The PS5 and Xbox Series X have their pros and cons, but which is easier to fix? The answer may surprise you, unless you're familiar with repairing consoles.

A DIYer Coded A Better Steam Remote Play – Now Valve Is Making It Official

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Trock) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Steam Remote Play's newest high-quality codec comes courtesy of a single dev, whose work Valve liked so much, they officially added it to Steam.

Why Retro Games Look Better On Old-School CRT TVs

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Trock) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Retro games on modern, high-resolution displays can look overly sharp and blocky. They're still playable, yet they look better on old TVs. Why?

5 VR Alternatives That Beat The Meta Quest

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0000

The VR gold rush has long settled down at this point, and it may seem like Meta's Quest headsets are now the only serious options. That's not true, however.

Just In Time For GTA 6: PS5 Owners Get Big Graphics Upgrade For Free

staff@slashgear.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Since launching in 2020, the base model PlayStation 5 has started to show its age, but new software could make that less of an issue for more demanding games.

Should You Leave A Game Disc In A PS5 If You're Not Currently Playing It?

staff@slashgear.com (Alan Bradley) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000

If you leave a game disc in your PS5 after playing, you might wonder if it could damage the disc or console. Here's what to know about drive wear and safety.

How To Update Your PlayStation 5 Pulse Elite Headset

staff@slashgear.com (Daniel Trock) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000

Your PlayStation 5 Pulse Elite headset needs firmware updates too. Keeping it up to date can help with connection issues and overall performance.