These days, streaming services are some of the most popular platforms around. You can gain a large following just by playing video games, providing interesting commentary, and streaming it. But console gamers face a unique challenge. How do you take your PlayStation 5 or Xbox game, and stream it on a PC-based console? What if …
The Nintendo Switch has not gotten nearly as much fanfare as its compatriots, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. In fact, when journalists discuss the so-called “console wars,” Nintendo is often left out of the conversation altogether. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps it’s an acknowledgement that Nintendo’s systems are fundamentally different from …
The Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, and for good reason; it’s incredibly innovative! The main conceit of the Switch is that it can be used either as a handheld gaming device or as a traditional console. You can play it in handheld mode with the Joy-Con controllers on the …
For as long as there have been video games, people have debated the benefits of consoles versus PCs. In the earliest days, consoles were clearly your best choice. An early Atari could do a lot more than a 1983 PC could! But by the 90s, PCs had gained a clear edge. Technology was advancing so …
When it comes to innovation, few manufacturers are as eager to push the envelope as Nintendo. With the N64, they built the first rumble function and large, trigger-style controller. With the Wii, they created a motion control experience that captivated a generation of gamers. They even captured the imaginations of non-gamers from around the world. …