Nintendo officially fined $46 million over broken Switch controllers
… In 2022 , a European consumer group alleged that Nintendo's hardware components suffered noticeable damage after only a few months of use. …
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Europe is getting a superior version of the Nintendo Switch 2 by early next year
… In April 2024, the European Parliament passed the European Union’s Right to Repair Directive , which obligates manufacturers to make it easier for consumers to repair and maintain certain products, like fridges, smartphones, gaming hardware, and more. …
Nintendo confirms new Switch 2 hardware release for 2026's big Pokémon game
… A new Switch 2 model is on the horizon with user-replaceable batteries as a result of new consumer protection laws. …
Valve confirms why the Steam Controller is launching before the Steam Machine
… In an interview with Polygon, Valve hardware engineer Steve Cardinali explained why the team decided to pull the trigger on the Steam Controller apart from the other hardware. …
Even people who already own a Steam Deck are sweating the price increase
… It doesn't seem like an accident that Valve is the last major player to announce price increases for its hardware. …
Valve shares why the Steam Controller took 10 years to perfect
… There’s been a consumer push in recent years for hardware manufacturers to embrace Hall Effect , a magnetic joystick solution that results in less wear and tear. …
Saros overcorrects the difficulty on a near-perfect PS5 hit
… Housemarque once again proves that it knows how to make an incredibly fierce and tactile shooter that takes full advantage of the PS5’s hardware. …