Consoles

Microsoft adds accessibility tags and filters for games on Xbox

Microsoft has announced several new accessibility updates for Xbox players, including accessibility tags and store filters for video games. The updates aim to improve…

Nintendo Switch OLED gets price for South Africa

The Nintendo Switch OLED Model now has a price for South Africa as the local distributor opened pre-orders for the latest version of the…

Nintendo adds Bluetooth audio output connectivity to Switch

Nintendo has announced Switch gamers can now pair Bluetooth devices to their consoles for audio output thanks to a software update. In a tweet…

You can watch Pokémon episodes on the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has launched Pokémon TV on the Switch console, which means anyone who owns one can log in and watch episodes and movies from…

PlayStation 5 restock scheduled for 18 August in South Africa

If you’re still looking for a PlayStation 5 (PS5) console in South Africa, local retailer Koodoo has announced a stock drop for 18 August….

What to know about the new Steam Deck handheld console

Valve has announced its own handheld console — the Steam Deck, that lets users play their Steam games in a form factor similar to…

Nintendo announces Switch model with OLED display

Nintendo has revealed a new version of the Switch console that features a larger OLED display and other upgraded features. The company revealed the…

Turtle Beach launches Xbox Recon controller – Price and details

Turtle Beach has launched its first gaming controller, the Recon Controller for Xbox, which will be available in South Africa. The company announced the…

Xbox adds speech-to-text and synthesis to Party Chat

Xbox has introduced new speech-to-text transcription and text-to-speech synthesis options for players in Party Chat. The company announced the new accessibility features on 12…

Game Builder Garage: A Nintendo game that lets you make other games

Nintendo has revealed its latest title, called Game Builder Garage — a game that teaches players how to make their own games The game…

PlayStation partners with Discord to integrate with consoles

PlayStation has announced a partnership with Discord to bring the social gaming app to its consoles. The company announced the partnership on 3 May….

PS5 launch sales surpass PS4’s even with stock shortages

Sales of the PS5 are on a roll as Sony’s sales figures show the console has outperformed the PS4 when it comes to launch…

PlayStation backtracks, to keep store on PS3 and PS Vita open

PlayStation has reversed its decision to close its store on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles in August 2021. However, the PSP store…

New blue Nintendo Switch Lite coming to South Africa in May

Nintendo has announced that the blue colour variant of its Switch Lite console will be coming to South Africa in May. The blue Nintendo…

PS5 update enables external storage, new social features

Sony’s update for the PlayStation 5 includes majors changes to the console, most notably internal and external storage systems. The features will be available…

New contract deals for Nintendo Switch announced

If you’re in the market for a Nintendo Switch console but can’t afford the prepaid price, Nintendo’s local distributor has announced new Vodacom contract…

Sony to close PlayStation Store for PS3, PSP & PS Vita: What you need to know

Sony will close the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3 (PS3), PS Vita, and PlayStation Portable (PSP) consoles later this year. The company confirmed the…

Another PlayStation 5 (PS5) stock drop lands at Koodoo

If you missed the earlier March drop for PlayStation 5 (PS5) stock at Koodoo, the good news is another batch has just dropped. The…

Sony reveals PSVR controllers for PS5

PlayStation has taken the wraps off its next generation of virtual reality controllers for the PSVR system for PlayStation 5. The PSVR controllers were…

Koodoo March PS5 stock arrives in South Africa

Orders for the March stock drop of PlayStation 5 (PS5) have opened at local distributor Koodoo. The retailer announced shortly after noon on 16…

PlayStation 5 storage upgrades coming later this year – report

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is set to receive upgrades to its storage system in mid-2021, according to a report, which would solve a major…

iFixit teardown identifies what’s causing PS5 controller drift issues

An iFixit teardown has identified the hardware that’s likely causing the DualSense controller drift issues experienced by some PS5 owners. Controller drift causes the…

Nintendo Switch Lite + Animal Crossing bundle discounted for February

For those who have been waiting for a price drop for the Nintendo Switch Lite and Animal Crossing, a February sale is seeing a…

MTN announces MyMTN Home Uncapped internet now offers 5G plans

Spotify Wrapped 2021: How to see your personal music streaming trends for the year

Cape Town tumbles down Global Cities Index

Carry1st partners with PayPal and Chipper Cash to bring payments to Africa

World Mobile launches hybrid network into Zanzibar sky

Oppo launches A54s smartphone in South Africa: price and contract details

HUAWEI nova 9 smartphone and HUAWEI MateView GT monitor launch in South Africa

TCL QLED 4K C725 TV now available in South Africa: price and details

The 2022 new Ford Ranger is a bakkie for the future

Peugeot’s double-cab bakkie lands in South Africa

Land Rover introduces Defender with V8 engine to South Africa: Price and details