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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
Expect to get the full lowdown during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.
CES 2025: The best tech and gadgets we saw in Las Vegas
Presenting our 12 finalists, plus the winner of our best in show award.
NVIDIA, AMD and Intel aimed for maximum power at CES 2025
And of course, they couldn't escape AI.
Motorbunny’s PlayMate lets your console (kinda) control your vibe
It’s showing off the product at CES 2025 ahead of its launch.
The best of gaming, curated by Engadget editors
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19 relaxing video games to help you destress
From puzzlers and driving sims to power washing and Tetris.
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
You don't have to settle for faulty Joy-Cons.
The best gaming laptops for 2025
We reviewed dozens of portable PCs — these are our favorite gaming laptops.
The best SSDs for PS5 in 2025
If you know you'll need more storage eventually, these are your best options for the PS5.
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FTC orders Genshin Impact's developer to block young teens from making in-game purchases
Genshin Impact's gacha system "deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little chance of winning," the FTC said.
Mariella Moon01.18.2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed, here's everything we know so far
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025. Here are all of the confirmed details, rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming console.
Everything we're still dying to know about the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been announced, but there’s still a whole lot of unknowns. Here’s everything we don’t yet know about the upcoming console.
Lawrence Bonk01.17.2025
How to sign up for the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience
You can sign up for a chance to try the Switch 2 at one of several events Nintendo is hosting from April to June.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.17.2025
Card trading is coming to the Pokémon TCG app
The Pokémon TCG Pocket app is getting trading sometime this month, but it will come with limitations.
Mariella Moon01.17.2025
Sony axes two more live service games
Sony has canceled two live-service games, one from its remake and remaster studio Bluepoint and another from Bend Studio in Oregon.
Steve Dent01.17.2025
Here's how to pre-order the PS5 Midnight Black accessories
Playstation just announced a new set of accessories in Midnight Black and you can pre-order now.
Amy Skorheim01.16.2025
AGDQ just ended, but there's already a schedule for Frost Fatales and it owns
Awesome Games Done Quick has already wrapped up for 2025, but the philanthropic group has other programs year-round that raise money for worthy causes.
Anna Washenko01.16.2025
Fortnite will let you play as Godzilla, if you're lucky
Godzilla is coming to Fortnite on January 17. If you're lucky, you can even play as the legendary lizard.
Kris Holt01.16.2025
Nintendo Switch 2 is official, with more details coming on April 2, 2025
Nintendo officially introduced the Switch 2 today.
19 relaxing video games to help you destress
To aid those who could use some help winding down, we’ve rounded up a few games that purposefully deemphasize aggression but aren’t overly cute or so stripped-down that they’re boring.
Jeff Dunn01.16.2025
God of War Ragnarök headlines the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for January
Sony has revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog additions for January. They include God of War Ragnarök, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Citizen Sleeper and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
Kris Holt01.15.2025
Microsoft and iFixit now sell official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for DIY repairs
Microsoft is now offering official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for those brave enough to try DIY repairs.
Kris Holt01.15.2025
NVIDIA's AI NPCs are a nightmare
At CES 2025, NVIDIA made it plainly clear AI NPCs are around the corner, and I think they look genuinely awful.
Devindra Hardawar01.15.2025
The best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2025
A good controller can level-up your entire Switch gaming experience. These are the best Switch controllers you can buy right now.
Kris Naudus01.15.2025
Awesome Games Done Quick raises another $2.5 million for a cancer nonprofit
Awesome Games Done Quick 2025 raised a total of $2,556,305 for Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Cheyenne MacDonald01.12.2025
CES 2025: The best tech and gadgets we saw in Las Vegas
CES 2025 has come to a close, and team Engadget has left Las Vegas. These are our picks for the best and most credible products at the show.
Engadget01.11.2025
Fortnite Festival adds local co-op so you can relive the glory days of Rock Band and Guitar Hero
Fortnite Festival will begin supporting local multiplayer for Festival Main Stage sessions starting January 14.
Cheyenne MacDonald01.11.2025
The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is on sale for $98
Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller is available for $98, down from $130.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.10.2025
You can now sign up to test Elden Ring's co-op spinoff
You can now sign up to try the Elden Ring spinoff as part of a closed network test in February.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.10.2025