ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini “AMD Strix Halo” handheld prototype shown with X1 controller support

ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini handheld shown with OneXFly Apex upgrade path

A Chinese hands-on video has shown an engineering prototype of the ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini, giving a closer look at the handheld before release.

The prototype still has unfinished transparent face buttons, which the presenter says have not yet received their final coloring. The video also confirms that the X2 Mini uses a controller rail design compatible with the ONEXPLAYER X1 series. So basically this video confirms you can use controllers from the X1 system, which makes a

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LEGO Batman PC requirements include DLSS, FSR or XeSS with Frame Gen

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight PC specs list RTX 4070 for 4K with frame generation

TT Games has posted updated PC requirements for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight , ahead of the game’s May 22, 2026 launch. The game is listed for Steam and Epic Games Store on PC, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The official website notes that the PC requirements are still subject to change.

Upscaling and frame gen

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GPD clarifies MCIO 8i bandwidth for its BOX and G2 eGPU setup, not PCIe 5.0 but 4.0 speed

GPD confirms G2 eGPU dock specs with MCIO 8i and USB4 v2

GPD has shared more details on its upcoming G2 external GPU dock, adding clarification to the MCIO 8i bandwidth claims shown with the Panther Lake-based GPD BOX.

We already covered the GPD BOX and G2 as one of the first consumer-focused MCIO 8i eGPU setups. The mini PC was advertised with MCIO 8i over PCIe 5.0 x8, giving it a claimed 512 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth.

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Apple Mac mini now starts at $799 after 256GB model disappears

Apple removes $599 Mac mini from its store

Apple has removed the cheapest M4 Mac mini configuration from its U.S. store. The system previously started at $599 with an M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of storage. The lowest configuration now listed in Apple’s purchase configurator uses the same M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It also keeps 16GB of unified memory, but

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(Driver) INTEL Arc Graphics 32.0.101.8737

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LG UltraGear 32GX870B-B and 45GX950B-B monitors detailed, first shipments start in June

LG UltraGear 32GX870B-B brings fourth-gen Tandem OLED to 4K 240Hz gaming

LG Japan has opened pre-orders for two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, the 31.5-inch 32GX870B-B and the 44.5-inch 45GX950B-B. Both models are scheduled to ship in Japan from June 11, 2026, with pre-orders running from May 1

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French retailer is now selling defective RTX 5090 for €1500, no returns accepted

LDLC lists defective GeForce RTX 5090 cards from €1,499

French retailer LDLC has listed defective GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards through its “hors service” category. These are not open-box or refurbished cards. The retailer claims these are non-functional products with physical damage.

The cheaper listing is a generic NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 priced at €1,499.95. LDLC says the brand and model may vary depending on stock. A

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Hogwarts Legacy is free to claim on Epic Games Store until May 3

Epic Games Store offers Hogwarts Legacy for free again

Warner Bros. Games and Epic Games Store are offering Hogwarts Legacy as a free PC game for a limited time. The base game is listed with a 100% discount, reducing the regular $59.99 price to free. The offer is available through the Epic Games Store until May 3, 2026. Once claimed, the game should remain tied to the user’s Epic account, as with other free game promotions on the platform

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Microsoft puts 16GB RAM as baseline and 32GB as “no worries” for gaming PCs

Microsoft’s Windows 11 gaming PC guide moves 32GB RAM into safer territory

After participating in the AI bubble, the company now says you should upgrade to 32GB.

Microsoft now lists 16GB RAM as the baseline for Windows 11 gaming PCs, while 32GB is described as the safer upgrade for users who keep more apps open while gaming. The recommendation appears in Microsoft’s Windows Learning Center guide for gaming PCs.

The company says 16GB RAM remains a practical starting point

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ASUS teases updated ROG NUC mini PC

ASUS teases new ROG NUC mini PC, Arrow Lake Refresh upgrade possible

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ASUS appears to be preparing another update to its ROG NUC gaming mini PC lineup. The new system was shown through an ASUS China teaser tied to a May giveaway, where the first prize is listed as a “new ROG NUC.”

The teaser image shows a compact ROG system that looks close to the current ROG NUC 2025 design. The main changes appear to be external decoration and the base structure, rather

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