Gaming Hardware
Gaming console releases, GPU launches, peripheral announcements, and hardware restocks.
Upcoming Events
8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock for Xbox – Gears of War: E-Day Edition
Gears of War: E-Day themed 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock for Xbox controllers begins shipping.
PAX Aus 2026
PAX Australia returns to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for three days of gaming, hardware showcases, tabletop and esports.
Brasil Game Show 2026
The 17th edition of Brasil Game Show, the largest gaming convention in Latin America, at the Anhembi District in Sao Paulo. Features playable game demos, the latest hardware, developer panels, esports competitions and international guests.
ROG Xbox Ally X20 Launch
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld goes on shelves: 7.4-inch OLED Nebula HDR display, AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB LPDDR5X. $1,299 standalone or $2,499 bundle with ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses.
8BitDo Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox – Lavender Dusk
New Lavender Dusk colorway of the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Xbox controller begins shipping.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA RTX Spark Ships
Microsoft's first RTX Spark laptop (NVIDIA N1X, Blackwell GPU) begins shipping, starting at $2,599. Pre-orders open now.
Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition Launch
Translucent green Xbox 25th anniversary special edition wireless controller releases; pre-orders open in select markets.
NVIDIA GTC Berlin 2026
NVIDIA brings its GTC AI conference and expo to Berlin, with workshops on 20 October and the keynote plus expo on 21-22 October at the Tempodrom and STATION-Berlin.
Paris Games Week 2026
The 15th edition of Paris Games Week (Playground Edition) at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. A major European video game expo with hands-on hardware, playable game lineups, esports and cosplay across five days.
Nintendo Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Bundle Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with a Nintendo Switch Sports Resort download and 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online ($529.99).
8BitDo Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Edition Controllers (Pro 3 & Ultimate 3)
8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad ($79.99) and Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox ($119.99) in Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary designs begin shipping.
Turtle Beach Vulcan II XP Mechanical Keyboard Launch
Turtle Beach's full-size low-profile mechanical RGB gaming keyboard with hot-swappable TITAN HS switches. MSRP $149.99/€129.99/£119.99.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026
Asia's largest games trade show returns to Bangkok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, running October 29 to November 1 with business and consumer zones.
Nintendo Switch 2 — Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Hardware Launch
Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 console and accessories go on sale October 29, 2026.
8BitDo Retro 87 Keyboard & R8 Mouse – Gears of War: E-Day Edition
8BitDo's Gears of War: E-Day themed Retro 87 mechanical keyboard and Retro R8 mouse ship.
Evercade Nexus Handheld Launch (incl. DOOM Limited Edition)
Evercade's Nexus retro handheld launches ($199.99), alongside the 3,000-unit Nexus DOOM Edition ($249.99).
DualSense Wireless Controller – Lisa Limited Edition Launch
Lisa x PlayStation limited edition DualSense launches ($84.99). Pre-orders open October 2 at 10am local time via PlayStation Direct and participating retailers.
Nintendo Switch 2 Choose-Your-Game Bundle Launch (Japan)
Japanese-language Switch 2 bundle (63,980 yen) with a download code for Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort or Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Kirby Air Riders amiibo Wave: Noir Dedede & Hydra and Sword Kirby & Dragoon
Two new Kirby Air Riders series amiibo two-packs, Noir Dedede & Hydra and Sword Kirby & Dragoon, release November 12, 2026.
PlayStation Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers Launch
Sony Interactive Entertainment's first wireless desktop gaming speakers launch in Midnight Black and White ($219.99), with lossless PlayStation Link connectivity for PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal.