This autumn, quality gear is falling down on our heads like acorns from a tree.
Gamers got some new treats, including the retro Atari 7800+ and the ultra-modern Asus ROG Phone 9.
Oh, and thePlayStation 5 Profinally made its debut.
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We learned that both Xbox and PlayStation areworking on handhelds, though we dont expect those any time soon.
For now, the closest we have to a Sony handheld is thePlayStation Portals new streaming capabilities.
Well have to wait for 2025 when games likeObsidiansAvowedare set to make up for 2024s dearth of quality content.
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Awhite Steam Deckis not nearly enough to satisfy our craving for more handheld hardware.
There was theLightfoot electric scooterpowered by a massive solar panel andemoji-only pagers.
As far as were concerned, Christmas came in November this year.
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It has a nice display with plenty of I/O ports.
Theyre not as comfortable or sturdy as more expensive earbuds, and the sound quality isnt amazing.
The2024 Mac miniis smaller than before, if a little taller and with no USB-A ports.
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With an M4 Pro chip, its a super fast and efficient machine for most intensive tasks.
If it werent for that damnpower buttonplaced underneath the 5-by-5 inch box, it would be close to perfect.
The performance bump we saw in games likeGod of War: Ragnarokwas significant.
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Instead, this is a premium console for those who demand the absolute best performance at 4K and 1440p.
That display is slightly brighter now for non-HDR content.
Thats significant, as Apple spent ages trying to convince us that 8 GB is enough.
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In the age of AI, 8 GB just wont cut it.
Its also got the solid suction power and other features you want on a robovac.
Its pricey at $160, but next years non metallic editions should inch closer to $100.
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Its far from perfect, but whats there is still an exciting leap for immersive gaming.
The big issue is its audio output, which paled in comparison to other $1,000 phones.
The 7800+ serves as a model for how other legacy gamemakers can treat their back catalog.
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Its roughly the shape and size of a soda can, and weighs only a bit more.
It incorporates Google TV to act as a small-scale streaming equipment that you’re able to take anywhere.
The Anker Nebula strikes a good balance between form and function.
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