The Xbox brand has been getting tons of headlines over the last 24 hours, and not in a positive way. There’s been plenty being shown and said during Gamescom that makes many wonder what the brand’s fate will be going forward. Naturally, the team is attempting to “wave off” any “misgivings” that may appear obvious, including by trying to cloud the news with some reveals. For example, Microsoft dropped a trailer highlighting three new types of Xbox Series X/S models that players can get. Each has its own “unique variation” to separate it from the others. Here’s how they all break down.

Microsoft Reveals Three New Xbox Series X/S Models Are Now Available For Pre-Order

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Here is every Xbox game you can play on PlayStation 5.

Every Xbox Exclusive On or Coming to the PS5

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The Nintendo Switch successor is apparently not coming out within this fiscal year

Developers working on Nintendo Switch 2 games have reportedly been told not to expect the console before April 2025

How the mammoth sequel was able to run (at all) on the Switch

Nintendo's technical wizardry explained - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom avoids load times by predicting when you're about to dive into The Depths

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We might not see a Nintendo Switch 2 in stores anytime soon, but Microsoft is ready to sell you new Xbox Series X and Series S consoles this year. The company made three Xbox versions available for preorder on Wednesday, while also announcing release dates for various markets.
The new Xbox variants include additional color options and, more importantly, more storage. But it’s unclear what other improvements the new consoles have to offer.
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Microsoft quietly made three new consoles available for preorder, priced from $349.99 to $599.99. They join the existing...

New Xbox Series X and S consoles are up for preorder ahead of October launch

Atari and Plaion revealed that they are working together to create the Atari 7800+, a scaled-down throwback mini-console based on Atari’s NES and Sega Master System competitor. The Atari 7800 was originally released in 1986, and it was Atari’s first piece of hardware after the video game crash of...

The Atari 7800 is getting the mini-console treatment this winter

If you haven’t upgraded to the latest generation of gaming consoles, this might be the opportunity that you’ve been waiting: Walmart has slashed the prices of Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. From its original price of $299, the Xbox Series S is down to $268 for $31 in savings, while the Xbox Series X, which is originally $499, is on sale for $448 for a $51 discount. Xbox Series S and Series X deals don’t appear often, so you’re going to have to be quick with your purchase if you want to take advantage of either of these offers.

The Xbox Series S and X are both on sale at Walmart

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. Big deals are popping up on top tech from Walmart! Save 41% on the Samsung 55-inch S90C OLED TV we rated as "Outstanding." That's $1,020 in savings, to be exact! Vibrant colors, ultra-low input lag, and a bright, colorful picture—this TV has it all. Then, for a portable, reliable computing experience for casual users, the 15.6-inch, full HD touchscreen Acer Chromebook 315 is now 28% off. Finally, get your home cleaner than ever with the Wyze Cordless Vacuum for 27% off.

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New Xbox models are up for preorder. You can now place orders for two new variants of Xbox Series X, as well as a new 1TB Xbox Series S. Specifically, there's a flashy new 2TB Galaxy Black Xbox Series X for $599.99, as well as a new 1TB All-Digital Robot White Xbox Series X for $449.99. The 1TB Robot White Xbox Series S is also available for preorder and goes for $349.99. All the new configurations are available at the Microsoft Store and other retailers. Let’s take a look.

New Xbox Series X and S Models Are Up for Preorder

At PCMag, we know products—our experts review and recommend thousands of them. Our deals team works tirelessly to find the lowest prices on the technology you want most. Score big savings with today's Best Buy tech deals! Upgrade your entertainment experience with the Sony 65-inch Bravia 8 OLED TV, now 32% off. Its stunning bezel-free design, perfect black levels, and Google TV integration make it a must-have for movie lovers and gamers alike. For music lovers, the Jabra Elite 10 true wireless earbuds are 20% off! With powerful bass, noise cancellation, and an IP57 rating, they're perfect for workouts. Finally, secure your home with the Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera, now 19% off, offering sharp 1080p video, person detection, and seamless smart home integration.

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Max is back, and more powerful than ever. A new trailer for Life is Strange: Double Exposure highlights Max’s powers, which will be used to solve the title’s supernatural murder mystery. Along with the protagonist’s newly evolved power to Shift between two parallel timelines, the video also focuses...

Life is Strange: Double Exposure Details Max’s Powers

With an average price of $5,873.59 and listed for no less than $7,997.99 on Amazon (according to Camelcamelcamel), the 98-inch Samsung Q80C smart TV with Alexa support, 4K resolution, and 120 Hz refresh rate is now available for $4,497.99. The result of a 44% discount, this price is the all-time low of this TV.

Deal | 98-inch Samsung Q80C QLED 4K TV returns to all-time low price of $4,997.99

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

We held off on a story ’cuz we couldn’t initially find it on preorder, but here it is at Scan UK and Overclockers UK and Germany’s CaseKing, for example. What about the US? Zotac told Tom’s Hardware it isn’t offering preorders here. Can’t imagine it beats ROG Ally X for the same $800 with a much smaller battery inside... but twin trackpads and OLED intrigue me!

The OLED-toting Zotac Zone handheld is indeed available for preorder — just not in the US.

Apple's upcoming entry-level iPhone has been pictured again, roughly one month from its launch alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This time, the iPhone 16 has been showcased alongside its predecessor with comparisons shown in their designs, dimensions and hardware features. Apple iPhone...

New Apple iPhone 16 design and colours shown in comparison video against iPhone 15

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ANOTHER batch of Samsung smartphones will start to receive an important free upgrade today in the latest fix for Android. The South Korean tech giant routinely issues new software to address any recently discovered flaws or stability problems. So don't expect any new apps or features to appear. This latest...

Popular Samsung smartphones receive important free upgrade today after Google finds ‘critical’ Android threat

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Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is revising his forecast on Apple's first foldable device, pushing back the launch date to at least three years from now.

Apple’s first foldable just got pushed back again — and it’s not a phone

CRKD's Atom is a new miniature Bluetooth controller, or keychain controller as it calls it, that works with a variety of devices. Available in a wide range of color options including transparent ones, the Atom arrives as a challenger to 8BitDo's Zero 2 controller. CRKD, the brand behind the Nitro...

CRKD's Atom mini controller wants to take on the 8BitDo Zero 2

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Nintendo Patent Shows A New Dock & New Controllers (For Switch or Switch 2?)

Patents are not rumors, but of course they don’t always appear on the final product. Nintendo has filed a new patent for what looks like new...

Nintendo Patent Shows A New Dock & New Controllers (For Switch or Switch 2?)

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