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PlayStation Portal remote player officially announced

Coming later this year

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Project Q now has an official name. PlayStation’s very own handheld, first teased a few months back, is now official and will be called PlayStation Portal.

PlayStation Portal

The PlayStation Portal is a dedicated Remote Play device. It’s exactly what it was rumored to be. It has all the key features of the DualSense controller. As seen on the image, the DualSense like controllers sandwiches an 8-inch LCD screen. PlayStation says it can run games at 1080p on 60fps.

As for its intended use, PlayStation sees it as “the perfect device for gamers in households where they might need to share their living room TV or simply want to play PS5 games in another room of the house.”

PlayStation Portal will connect remotely to your PS5 over Wi-Fi. It can play any game supported by and are installed on your PS5 console. PS VR2 games, which require the headset, and games that are streamed through PlayStation Plus Premium’s cloud streaming, are not supported.

It also has a 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio. But if you want to go wireless, you might want to grab these other gadgets announced by Sony PlayStation.

Pulse Elite wireless headset, Pulse Explore wireless earbuds

Announced alongside the PlayStation Portal are the Pulse Elite wireless headset and the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.

Pulse Elite is a new wireless headset that offers lossless audio. It comes with a retractable boom mic and AI-enhanced noise rejection capable of filtering background sounds. A charging hanger is also included with the product for a convenient charging and storage option.

Pulse Explore is their first set of wireless earbuds. It provides a premium portable audio experience with dual microphones and AI-enhanced noise rejection capable of filtering background sounds. It also offers lossless audio and comes with a charging case.

Both devices will use PlayStation Link, PlayStation’s new wireless audio tech. It’s what allows for lossless audio and easy switching between multiple PlayStation Link hosts.

When using Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore with PS5, the USB adapter that’s included with each headset and earbuds is required for PlayStation Link. The PlayStation Link USB adapter will also be sold separately as a standalone item, and can be used on PC and Mac, so players can connect Pulse Elite or Pulse Explore to experience the same lossless and low latency audio.

Yes, these devices can be used with more than just the PlayStation 5. Supported devices are PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal. They can also be used with mobile phones via Bluetooth connectivity.

Price, availability

PlayStation Portal remote player will launch later in 2024 for US$ 199.99 | EUR 219.99 | GBP 199.99 | JPY 29,980. Pre-order information and more details coming soon.

Pulse Elite will be available for US$ 149.99 | EUR 149.99 | GBP 129.99 | JPY 18,980 YEN

Pulse Explore will be available for US$ 199.99 | EUR 219.99 | GBP 199.99 | JPY 29,980 YEN

Availability details to follow.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming to iOS

Compatible with select Apple devices

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Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6, 2024, on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad Air and iPad Pro with M1 chip or later.

The game first launched on last generation and current generation consoles as well as PC back in October 2023. It will be the first console title of the series for players to enjoy natively on mobile devices.

Players can experience the complete narrative-driven action adventure of Assassin’s Creed Mirage on mobile. In this game, they will be exploring 9th century Baghdad as Basim, a young thief who transforms into a Master Assassin.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be free to download and play for 90 minutes. The full version supports Universal Purchase and can be unlocked with a single in-app purchase, so players can enjoy the game on both iPhone and iPad. Pre-orders are now available here.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage spins a tale centered around an already established character, rather than a blank slate like Valhalla’s Eivor. It follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Valhalla. Taking place before the events of the previous game, Mirage has the assassin root out the Order in 9th-century Baghdad, a setting familiar to those who played the original title in 2007.

SEE ALSO: Assassin’s Creed Mirage review

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Logitech announces G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard

Compact, cordless, portable

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Logitech Pro X TKL

Logitech has announced the G PRO X TKL gaming keyboard, a compact and cordless peripheral meant to assist gamers in the highest levels of competition. The G PRO X TKL comes with a pro-inspired tenkeyless design for more room and comfort, and Lightsync RGB lighting for style. It features dual-shot PBT keycaps for durability and wear and tear prevention.

The keyboard’s standard layout allows users to customize it with third-party keycaps and additional media keys. Users may also set up macros and create quick access while grinding. Speaking of customization, they may pick between Tactile, Linear, or Clicky Switches to tailor-fit the keyboard to their feel.

The G PRO X TKL connects via Lightspeed, ensuring users of lag-free performance at up to a 10-meter range. That’s better responsiveness than standard Bluetooth. Additionally, it has a 1000Hz polling rate. Long gaming sessions are a breeze too, as the keyboard’s battery lasts up to 50 hours. Lastly, for gamers on the go, the G PRO X TKL is portable and comes with its own carry case.

Logitech’s latest gaming peripheral is now available online and at all partner retail outlets, including PC Express, Silicon Valley, DataBlitz, Octagon, Electroworld, Complink, iTech, Techwarez, GameOne, Interpace Computer Systems, GameXtreme, TTI, DynaQuest PC, Digi-Serv Solutions, Concept Computer, NUTECH, DFE (Davao Futurebright Enterprises), Villman, PCWorx, Abenson, Digistore, and Greenware.

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Street Fighter 6: Akuma finally joining roster

Plus new outfits, updates

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Akuma

The legendary Akuma will finally be joining the Street Fighter 6 roster on May 22, as announced at EVO Japan. The Raging Demon will be unlocked for Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition owners.

Capcom has also released the Akuma gameplay trailer, showing fans a glimpse of his refreshed look that is tailor-fit for the graphics of the latest fighting game under the Street Fighter franchise.

Players will soon be able to try out Akuma’s iconic moves, like Gou Hadoken and Ashura Senku. Capcom has also introduced a new move, Adamant Flame, where he performs a forward thrust engulfed in flames. This is a useful move for combos to exploit opponents with the move’s long reach.

Furthermore, Akuma’s Super Arts, Messatsu Gohado (Level 1), Empyrean’s End (Level 2), and Sip of Calamity (Level 3) are all available. Meanwhile, may only perform his second Level 3 Super Art, Shun Goku Satsu (or Raging Demon) when his Vitality is low enough for a Critical Art.

Akuma debuted as a character for Super Street Fighter II Turbo in 1994, so it’s fitting that he’s joining Street Fighter 6 in his 30th year of existence. The powerful warrior’s availability is just part of a handful of significant updates for the Capcom franchise’s latest fighting game.

New outfits, updates

Players will be able to enjoy Outfit 3 costumes for all Year 1 Street Fighter 6 characters. That includes Rashid, A.K.I., Ed, and Akuma. Ultimate Pass owners will automatically receive these, including their colors 1-10, by May 22. Moreover, they will also get the game’s newest stage, Emma Hollow, where Akuma resides to continue his hellbent training.

The title will soon roll out battle balance updates as well, so expect changes in the moves for all characters. Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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