Sony PlayStation has unveiled its first wireless fight stick codenamed “Project Defiant”. This new controller aims to empower fighting game enthusiasts with enhanced flexibility, offering wireless connectivity using the PlayStation Link technology and a traditional wired connection.
Project Defiant has been designed from the ground up specifically for fighting games, featuring a high-quality digital stick crafted by Sony PlayStation itself. Gamers will appreciate the toolless interchangeable restrictor gates (including square, round, and octagon options) for the stick, the buttons with mechanical switches, and even a touch pad akin to the familiar DualSense wireless controller. The controller incorporates a dedicated storage compartment for the restrictor gates and a PS Link USB converter for convenience and portability. Like DualSense controllers, Project Defiant will allow users to remotely wake up their PlayStation 5 with a press and hold of the PS button.
The new controller offers wireless connectivity using PlayStation Link technology. This proprietary wireless solution ensures ultra-low latency communication, which is critical for fighting games where every millisecond counts. Compatible with both PS5 and PC, PS Link ensures low response times to every button press and digital stick movement, allowing players to perfect their input timing. For those who prefer a traditional setup, a wired USB-C connection is also available for immediate plug-and-play functionality.
Project Defiant will have a carrying case to facilitate easy transport, thoughtfully designed with a lever gap to protect the digital stick during transit. Sony Interactive Entertainment has indicated that more information about Project Defiant will be revealed in the coming months, including its final product name and exact launch date (scheduled for 2026).
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The post PlayStation announces Project Defiant for PS5 and PC first appeared on KitGuru.Each week, the Epic Games Store gives away a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. During the Summer period, the digital store has been offering some pretty big games – with this week’s titles including Arkane Lyon’s Deathloop.
Available to add to your library from now until the 12th of June at 4PM UK time, Deathloop is a stylish, fun and replayable stealth-focused immersive sim from Arkane Lyon – the team behind Dishonored and the upcoming Blade (but NOT Redfall).
A spiritual successor of sorts to Dishonored, Deathloop offers similar levels of creativity and freedom while twisting the formula with a rogue-lite styled gameplay loop; making for an excellent overall experience.
Ogu and the Secret Forest meanwhile is a hand-drawn 2D adventure game in which you’ll “Befriend bouncy characters and defeat strange creatures to unravel the mystery of the charming world.”
Both Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest are available to claim right now – and will remain so until the 12th of June, at which point they will be replaced by the quirky strategy-sim game Two Point Hospital.
KitGuru says: What do you think of this week’s offerings? Did you enjoy Deathloop’s gameplay ‘loop’? Let us know down below.
The post Deathloop is free on the Epic Games Store first appeared on KitGuru.Forza Horizon 5 is one of the biggest racing games around, with the 2021 title seeing well over 45 million players as of earlier this year. Despite its age, upon its release for PlayStation in late April the game has sold like hotcakes – with it having now surpassed the total PS5 sales of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Back in early May – mere days following the release of the game on PlayStation 5 – Forza Horizon 5 was confirmed to have sold 1 million copies on the platform. Since then, momentum has only continued, with Alinea Analytics confirming that the racing title has now sold 2.2 million copies on PS5.
While in and of itself an impressive feat, what is perhaps more surprising is that the game has now surpassed Assassin’s Creed Shadows when it comes to total units sales on the platform.
Despite launching a month earlier, Assassin’s Creed Shadows sales have plateaued somewhat – resting at 1.8 million copies on PS5. By the 15th of May, Forza Horizon 5 had already surpassed Shadows.
Of course, it is worth noting that these are two very different games with very different audiences (at slightly different price points), and so comparisons aren’t necessarily 1:1. Still, the rapid and continuing success of Forza on PlayStation is interesting to see.
KitGuru says: What do you think of Forza’s performance on PS5? Are you surprised by how quickly it’s selling? How many units do you think the game sold on PC / Xbox? Let us know down below.
The post Forza Horizon 5 has outsold Assassin’s Creed Shadows on PS5 first appeared on KitGuru.In the wake of its release last year, Team Asobi have kept their game of the year-winning platformer ‘Astro Bot’ fresh with new content on a semi-regular basis. Following the last free DLC released in February, the game is set to get 5 new levels added for free next month – bringing the total number to 90.
Announced during the most recent State of Play – and expanded upon via the PlayStation Blog – Team Asobi’s studio head Nicolas Doucet officially unveiled Astro Bot’s next free update, writing:
“We are delighted to announce yet more additional content landing in Astro Bot this July 10 at 2:00pm GMT. Indeed, 5 brand new levels will make their way into the game as part of the Vicious Void Galaxy, bringing the total number of levels in Astro Bot to a whopping 90+! As with our last update, these 5 levels will require you to pull every bit of skill together to complete so hang on to your DualSense Controller and dive in!”
Speaking of the DualSense, one of the PS5’s best limited edition controllers is set to return, with “an updated version of the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller…launching later this year,” featuring “a new joyful twist to the touch pad!”
Astro Bot was definitely one of the most jolly games to release in 2024, and so it is exciting to see the undisputed GOTY winner get even better with time.
KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to the new levels? What do you think the special rescue bots will be? Could the new DualSense feature animated eyes on the touchpad? Let us know down below.
The post Astro Bot to get 5 new free levels next month first appeared on KitGuru.Sony has used its State of Play showcases in the past in order to announce and detail some of the company’s more significant PlayStation Plus titles. During the most recent event, the console maker confirmed around half a dozen classics which are set to come to the service this Summer – alongside a surprise day-one PS Plus inclusion.
During the most recent State of Play, Sony officially teased some of the games set to drop onto PlayStation Plus over the coming months. First, on the classics front, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will receive a solid selection of titles – with the following being officially announced:
Perhaps the most exciting announcement however was the confirmation that Sword of the Sea – the next game from Giant Squid – will be a day-one PlayStation Plus Extra addition.
For the uninitiated, Giant Squid was founded in 2013 by Matt Nava, who served as art director for both Flower and Journey by ThatGameCompany. Since then, the team have released two projects: ABZU and The Pathless – both of which feature excellent visuals, satisfying gameplay and unique vibes.
Sword of the Sea looks to be the team’s best work yet, and so it is exciting to see that millions will be able to enjoy the game for ‘free’ when it launches on the 19th of August.
KitGuru says: What do you think of PlayStation Plus in 2025? Do you appreciate the occasional day-one addition? Which of the classics are you most looking forward to playing again? Let us know down below.
The post Sony teases the next 3 months of PlayStation Plus titles first appeared on KitGuru.Tetris Effect is one of the most engaging games in recent history, taking the scientifically addictive and satisfying time-based puzzle stylings of the original game and expanding upon it with beautiful music, mesmerising visuals and engaging feedback. Developed by Enhance, the team are now tackling another classic puzzler with Lumines Arise.
Announced during the most recent PlayStation State of Play (and expanded upon via a blog post), Takashi Ishihara – the director at Enhance – officially unveiled their next project: Lumines Arise, writing:
“Life is rhythmic. It has a pulse. We, as living beings, experience highs and lows. Sometimes together, other times alone. Games have the power to tap directly into that rhythm, stimulating all your senses to put you into a flow state. Everything around you disappears, and you fall into the game’s world. When this happens, it’s a magical feeling that can stir powerful emotions within you. You’re going to feel that in spades with Lumines Arise.”
For the uninitiated, Lumines was a PlayStation Portable puzzler which takes clear inspiration from Tetris (with its block-styled gameplay and mechanics) while switching the formula to its side and adding a more direct rhythmic requirement.
Given its similarities to Tetris, having Enhance reimagine Lumines as they did with Tetris Effect feels like the perfect combination of developer and IP.
Arriving later this year in the Fall, Lumines Arise is coming to PS5 and PSVR2 – with a demo scheduled for some time this Summer.
KitGuru sys: What did you think of the State of Play? What was your favourite announcement? What other games would you like to see get the Tetris Effect treatment? Let us know down below.
The post Tetris Effect studio announces Lumines Arise first appeared on KitGuru.When Sony first showed off the PlayStation 5 at the company’s ‘Future of Gaming’ showcase back in 2020, one of the most interesting titles announced was Capcom’s PRAGMAMA. In the 5 years since, the game has seen quite a few delays – going from a planned 2022 release, to 2023 and then an indefinite delay. Finally, PRAGMATA has resurfaced, showing off a bunch of gameplay and an official release year.
Announced during the most recent State of Play (and elaborated upon further via the PlayStation Blog), Cho Yonghee – the director for PRAGMATA at Capcom – wrote:
“To everyone who has been waiting so patiently for an update, and to those of you joining us today for the first time, it’s my great pleasure to be here with you.”
Described as “an all-new science fiction adventure with its own unique twist of action and strategy” we got our first proper taste of gameplay and how the dual protagonist mechanics will function.
As mentioned, PRAGMATA was first announced during the initial PS5 reveal event with a 2022 release year. Then, in late 2021 the game was pushed back to 2023 citing their desires to “ensure this will be an unforgettable adventure.”
Following this, Capcom delayed the game one more time, back during the Summer of 2023 – this time offering neither a release window nor even a release year.
Given how long ago the game was first announced, and the relative lack of updates, the re-announcement of PRAGMATA came as quite a surprise – but a welcome one to be sure.
Of course, development is far from over, and so there’s no point counting your chickens before they hatch. That said, given the fact that Capcom is confident enough to give PRAGMATA a release year, hopefully the game is indeed finally nearing completion.
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We visited Corsair’s suite at Computex 2025 and liked some of the stuff the company had to show.
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Corsair will release its Air 5400, which is an airflow-targeted case. On the back side of the case is a giant hole, which couples with a front-mounted radiator that will allow the case to shove air straight out of it. This design allows it to focus air flow for the GPU entirely from its own set of fans at the bottom of the case.
This is probably the most interesting case from Corsair we saw at Computex this year. It should be around $220, though that’s dependent on the everchanging tariff situation.
Internally, the Air 5400 has a duct at the bottom where the case has 3x120mm fans (the entire case is actually set up to support all 120mm fans, which simplifies things). The duct is there to guide air into the GPU. Corsair claims that the case is getting about a 1-2 degree improvement with the duct in a like-for-like test.
If you do end up with a front radiator, then a potential area that gets abandoned in terms of airflow might be around the VRM area and some of the board components like system memory.
There are mounts for fans up on top of the case along with an additional duct.
Looking at the back of the case, there are 2 holes on the back, which is surprising for a 120mm fan. The spacing doesn’t look like it would fit a 120mm fan, but Corsair’s plan is to include a bracket that would adapt a 120mm fan here and would actually cut out into the glass area on the back, which would make you lose about 40% of the fan. This should help but raises some questions about whether it may cause acoustic issues when you partially blast air into a glass wall.
Speaking of glass, the Air 5400’s glass is laminated. A couple companies are doing this now. Corsair says this helps the glass stay more put together to prevent shattering.
Looking at the back side panel, there’s a big acrylic sheet coupled with an area where air can escape.
Opening up the back panel, there’s a huge amount of cable-management depth. You can also see that the motherboard tray is punctured all of the way through. This causes concerns around structural rigidity, but Corsair is using a .8mm thick steel, which helps a little bit here. The company has also strengthened the case’s top panel compared to Corsair’s 4000D case, which received negative feedback in that area.
The Air 5400 is set to be priced at $220 with 3x120mm fans included.
Corsair is updating its i500 pre-built PC, which we hated, with its upcoming i600, and the company has improved it a lot.
The i500’s GPU cooling solution had basically no contact with any of the power components. The i600, on the other hand, has massive overhauls here. The case itself has only slightly changed, but the changes made accommodate larger radiators. The block for the video card, including the power components, is totally different in a way that looks promising.
The stuff that jumped out to us right away about the i600 is the fin stacks for the VRM, which is connected to a shared copper nickel-plated base plate for the GPU and memory. Everything is connected to the same base plate, which is connected to the liquid cooler. This means all of the heat gets dumped into the liquid cooler. There’s pros and cons to this design. The pro is that all of the other components get cooled better. The downside is that the GPU itself is sharing the heat dissipation capacity with all of the other components in the cooler. This means you typically see some increase in the GPU temperature as a result. There’s ups and downs to this approach. It doesn’t necessarily mean one solution is better than the other as long as it’s all cooled.
The i600 has copper bars, which contact the MOSFETs. Otherwise, it’s very similar to the i500.
Corsair has also modified its CPU cooler radiator, where the company has moved its tanks off to the side. The tubes are also running in a different direction. Corsair is also moving to 25mm thick fans, where previously they had the slimmer 15mm fans. That extra 10mm will help with pressure and performance a lot.
We plan on doing a review of the PC as soon as we buy one.
We saw a prototype of Corsair’s Frame 4000D, where the company changed a few things. Corsair partnered with Singularity for its powerboard. It’s somewhat similar to Elmore’s BENCHLAB, with the exception of it not logging power. With the case, you basically run all of the power cables into the power board and then route them to their final locations. We count 10 fan headers here along with a bunch of RGB headers. There’s a lot of possibilities with this. Currently, it’s mostly being used as a cable-management tool, but you could, in theory, expand this to include more switches, like fan-control switches. We would really like to see current monitoring. It would make it more expensive but that could be a potentially useful direction to go in where you could monitor on the 12VHPWR, for instance, which would become a great marketing point for Corsair and would be very useful for end users.
The front panel is also different as it has a die-cut edge now.
The power supply setup is also different here with Corsair doing an acrylic wall for the PSU instead of steel. The challenge here is that plastic is an incredibly good insulator. This could raise some ESD (electrostatic discharge) concerns and may cause the PSU to lose some of the shielding that steel provides.
As a part of this design, Corsair has customized the caps and PCBs so that they get nice color matching. It looks pretty nice.
Corsair was telling us how for its upcoming 4000D and its Frame series cases, it was getting into 3D printable panels and pieces.
They showed us how one Corsair employee 3D printed a shroud-like duct, which takes air in through the bottom and shoves it up into where the pump and reservoir are in the image above. These 3D print files are available on Corsair’s account on Printables.
We didn’t care too much about it but Corsair also showed off its new 5000D that has a screen on it, which is a thing companies are doing now.
They also had a 5000D case without the screen, which is a larger variant of the Frame 4000D case. Corsair says that it should be priced around $180, but that’s in flux with the tariffs situation.
Corsair’s open concept at Computex is using some of the same Frame components, where the company is trying to make the Frame series modular and represents an open frame.
There’s also an option for fan mounts as well. The company showed a gigantic radiator tower at the show, which is pretty cool to see.
Epomaker is one of the top brands offering keyboards tailored to gamers. We have reviewed several products from the firm in the past, ranging from mini-sized to top-quality ones. This time, the firm has sent us their new "mid-sized" option, the Epomaker TH85, which offers excellent connectivity options, solid typing experience, and most of all, RGB all over! Epomaker TH85 - One of the Options To Look At For an Awesome Gaming/Typing Experience For me, finding the right keyboard has always been a problem. If you compromise on the size, you'll likely end up losing keys that have traditionally been […]
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A new report from a typically reliable Intel hardware leaker suggests that Intel's forthcoming Nova Lake-S desktop processors, slated for an early 2026 arrival, will feature a blend of integrated graphics architectures. While the inclusion of Xe3 integrated graphics for Nova Lake-S has been a long-standing rumour, a new rumour adds a detail that points towards a more sophisticated, hybrid approach.
According to Jaykhin, it appears that while the integrated graphics architecture of Nova Lake-S will indeed be rooted in the Xe3 “Celestial” GPU family, Intel is planning to integrate elements from Xe4 for the display and media engines. This is rather intriguing, as Xe3 graphics aren't even expected to hit volume production until early next year. Moreover, using Xe4 graphics architecture on the display and media engine could allow Intel to significantly boost media engine performance without inflating the cost of the entire GPU subsystem.
On the CPU side, Nova Lake-S is projected to arrive with a varied lineup across four primary SKU levels. The flagship model is expected to boast 52 cores, comprising 16 P-cores, 32 E-cores, and four low-power E-cores. For the high-end laptop and desktop segments, a 28-core variant is anticipated, featuring eight P-cores, 16 E-cores, and four low-power E-cores. The mid-range, targeting both lower-power desktop and laptop markets, might see a 16-core model with four P-cores, eight E-cores, and four low-power E-cores. Finally, an entry-level 8-core processor is rumoured to be equipped with four P-cores and four low-power E-cores.
While it remains to be seen if all SKUs will incorporate the Xe3 and Xe4 architectures, Intel's inherent tile-based strategy provides flexibility to mix and match GPU configurations to suit different market segments.
KitGuru says: Can Nova Lake-S put Intel back on track in the desktop PC segment?
The post Intel Nova Lake-S CPUs may use both Xe3 and Xe4 graphics architectures first appeared on KitGuru.Capcom's beloved Monster Hunter franchise continues to prove its immense commercial success. The company revealed that Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has surpassed the 10 million copies sold since its 2022 release. This major achievement builds upon its strong performance in 2023, when it had already crossed the 5 million mark.
The success of Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is particularly notable. Despite being a Nintendo Switch exclusive at launch and not positioned as the direct follow-up to the blockbuster Monster Hunter World, Rise moved 10 million copies worldwide. This strong showing from a “non-mainline” entry is a positive indicator for Capcom's broader franchise strategy.
The phenomenal performance of Monster Hunter Wilds further amplifies this momentum. The latest iteration in the series is proving to be a colossal sales driver for Capcom in 2025, having already shattered records by selling an astounding 10 million copies within its first month on the market. Wilds currently holds the title of the best-selling game in the US for 2025, and as Capcom proudly declared just weeks ago, the collective success of the Monster Hunter series, spearheaded by Wilds, has firmly set the company on a trajectory for a record-breaking sales year.
Capcom shows no signs of slowing down. The studio is expected to reveal a new mainline Resident Evil game soon, with whispers suggesting a reveal could happen sometime during the Summer Game Fest. Should Resident Evil 9 indeed see a release before the end of the year, the combined might of its Resident Evil and Monster Hunter could easily secure Capcom's most prosperous financial year to date.
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The post Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak has sold over 10 million copies worldwide first appeared on KitGuru.SteelSeries today announced the arrival of its Arctis Nova 3 Wireless headset and the accompanying Arctis App, expanding its Arctis Nova family. This launch arrives as gaming continues its meteoric rise, with Newzoo forecasting nearly 2.9 billion global gamers by Q1 2025 and a sustained rebound in console gaming.
The new Arctis Nova 3 Wireless (3X and 3P) features custom-engineered neodymium magnetic speaker drivers developed in-house to deliver audio with deep bass and intricate detail. This is complemented by immersive 360° Spatial Audio, fully compatible with technologies like Tempest 3D Audio for PS5 and Microsoft Spatial Sound. Communication is crystal clear thanks to the new Arctis Nova 3 Wireless Series microphone with 32KHz/16-bit audio support.
Versatility is key with the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless series. A convenient quick-switch button allows transitions between 2.4 GHz wireless mode and Bluetooth 5.3. Mobile connections remain on standby during gaming, ensuring players receive call alerts, while separate EQ profiles maintain distinct settings for gaming and on-the-go audio. The compact USB-C dongle offers universal compatibility, effortlessly moving between Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, Meta Quest, handhelds, and USB-C-enabled devices.
Optimised USB-C rapid charging delivers up to 9 hours of usage from just a 15-minute charge. A full charge can provide over 30 hours in 2.4G wireless mode and over 40 hours when utilising Bluetooth. Comfort and durability are also important, so Steelseries designed these headsets with a tough yet flexible build with dual-hinged arms and breathable memory foam ear cushions. Weighing in at 260g, the Nova 3 Wireless Series uses height-adjustable arms and a flexible secondary cloth headband, distributing pressure evenly. These headsets are available in black, white, bright blue, and lavender for £99.99/$109.99/€109.99.
In addition to the new headset series, the Arctis App is being introduced as a central point for real-time audio customisation. This app provides access to over 200 game-specific audio presets, all crafted by audio engineers, esports experts, and game developers. This means players can fine-tune their sound profiles for popular titles such as Call of Duty, Fortnite, and GTA without leaving the game.
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After two months, the RDNA 4 lineup finally expands into the entry-level segment with the arrival of the Radeon RX 9060 XT series. The new lineup features the same architecture as the RX 9070 series graphics cards and also adopts the same gaming innovations, which are crucial for winning in the budget segment. So for today's review, we will be trying out the ASRock Radeon RX 9060 XT Steel Legend OC, which has an MSRP of $389.99. This is a $40 US premium over the $349.99 MSRP for the 16 GB model, & that puts it very competitively against the […]
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Ghost of Yotei ended up being strangely absent from yesterday's State of Play stream. While we didn't get a new trailer, or really any new information, we did get an announcement for an announcement.
Ghost of Yotei wasn't a focus in last night's State of Play stream but Sony did reveal plans for a standalone stream to showcase the game. We'll be getting the big Ghost of Yotei deep dive in July, featuring an extended look at Sucker Punch's new open-world adventure.
Ghost of Yotei is the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. However, it is completely disconnected from the first game, taking place hundreds of years later and in a new region of Japan. Atsu is our new main character, along with her loyal wolf companion. Set in the Hokkaido region of Japan, Atsu will be hunting down those responsible for killing her family.
Ghost of Yotei releases on October 2, 2025 for PS5. Like most PlayStation games nowadays, it will release on PC eventually, but there is no date on that yet.
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KitGuru Says: Ghost of Tsushima is one of my favourite games, so I'm looking forward to the sequel, but much of my excitement will hinge on how well this gameplay showcase goes.
The post Ghost of Yotei gameplay deep dive coming in July first appeared on KitGuru.Back in the PS4 generation, many studios tried to deliver ‘Souls-like' games but few were as loved as Nioh. The IP has been dormant for most of the current console generation but last night, Team Ninja announced its return with Nioh 3.
Nioh 3 is still some ways off, as there is no confirmed release date right now. All we have is a 2026 release window, leaving lots of room for delays. The new trailer gives us a brief look at the game, but those with a PS5 can jump in right now and test out the alpha demo.
In Nioh 3, players will be put in the shoes of a young warrior looking to become the next Shogun. For the first time, players will also have access to two completely different combat styles – Samurai or Ninja. The Samurai style is similar to the combat we've seen in previous Nioh games, while the Ninja style is new and specialises in keeping enemies at a distance.
Players will be able to switch seamlessly between the Samurai and Ninja styles, so if you are having a hard time with an enemy, you can quickly change tactics to put them on the ropes.
Nioh 3 will be releasing for both PS5 and PC sometime in 2026. The demo version is a PS5 exclusive and will only be available until June 18th.
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KitGuru Says: It is great to see PC being included in the launch plans for Nioh 3, although I do hope that Team Ninja has ironed out its quirky control schemes and optimisation issues.
The post Nioh 3 is coming to PC and PS5, console-exclusive demo available now first appeared on KitGuru.We've reached the first Thursday of the month, which means it is time to get a preview of what's to come for GeForce Now. There will be 25 more games added to the GFN cloud library in June 2025, including plenty of brand new titles, like Dune: Awakening, MindsEye, FBC: Firebreak and more.
Some of this month's biggest games will be available to stream via GeForce Now on day-one. This includes MindsEye, the new game from former Rockstar producer, Leslie Benzies, as well as Remedy Entertainment's first co-op focused game, FBC: Firebreak. Dune: Awakening, Rematch, Dreadzone, System Shock 2 Remastered and the Borderlands trilogy are all also set to land on GeForce Now in the weeks ahead.
As for this week, the following titles are available on GeForce Now starting this week:
While GeForce Now can be accessed for free, those wanting a better experience may consider upgrading to one of the paid tiers. Currently, the Performance tier membership is 40% off for a six-month membership until the 6th of July.
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It is AMD launch day, with the new RX 9060 XT graphics cards hitting the market. Sapphire is ready to go with three custom-cooled RX 9060 XT graphics cards, – a Nitro+ model, a Pure model and a Pulse model.
The first reviews for the RX 9060 XT went live yesterday, including one of our own, so if you are keen to see benchmarks and performance results, be sure to check that out. As a reminder, the table below includes the reference specs for the RX 9060 XT, compared with the higher tier RX 9070 GPUs and the previous-gen RX 7600 series GPUs:
| RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 | RX 9060 XT | RX 7600 XT | RX 7600 | |
| Architecture | RDNA 4 | RDNA 4 | RDNA 4 | RDNA 3 | RDNA 3 |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC N4 | TSMC N4 | TSMC N4 | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistor Count | 53.9 billion | 53.9 billion | 29.7 billion | 13.3 billion | 13.3 billion |
| Die Size | 357 mm² | 357 mm² | 199 mm² | 204 mm² | 204 mm² |
| Compute Units | 64 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Ray Accelerators | 64 | 56 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Stream Processors | 4096 | 3584 | 2048 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Game GPU Clock | 2400 MHz | 2070 MHz | 2530 MHz | 2470 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| Boost GPU Clock | Up to 2970 MHz | Up to 2520 MHz | Up to 3130 MHz | Up to 2755 MHz | Up to 2625 MHz |
| ROPs | 128 | 128 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| AMD Infinity Cache | 64MB | 64MB | 32MB | 32MB | 32MB |
| Memory | 16GB GDDR6 | 16GB GDDR6 | 8/16GB GGDR6 | 16GB GDDR6 | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Data Rate | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 18Gbps | 18Gbps |
| Memory Bandwidth | 645 GB/s | 645 GB/s | 322 GB/s | 288 GB/s | 288 GB/s |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit | 256-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Board Power | 304W | 220W | 160W | 190W | 165W |
Sapphire has new Nitro+, Pure and Pulse RX 9060 XT graphics cards hitting the market at launch. The Nitro+ is the flagship option, offering improved cooling through its triple-fan cooler, paired with Honeywell PTM7950 thermal interface material. Other standout features include a High TG Copper PCB and a 9-phase Digital Power Design. Out of the box, the Sapphire Nitro+ RX 9060 XT graphics card will be capable of boost speeds of up to 3320MHz and a ‘Game Clock' of 2780MHz, a significant upgrade over the standard 2530MHz speed found on reference models.
The Sapphire Pure RX 9060 XT is for those looking for a white graphics card. This model uses a smaller dual-fan cooler, with an out of the box Game Clock set at 2700MHz and boost speeds of up to 3290MHz. The Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 XT offers the same spec and features as the Pure model, but with a black shroud design instead.
In case you missed it earlier in the year, Sapphire has also gone through the effort of upgrading its TriXX software, with a fresh new UI to make overclocking easier. You can use the software to adjust clock speeds, monitor hardware stats or swap between performance and efficiency profiles. The software also lets you make changes to the included ARGB strip on Sapphire graphics cards.
All three new Sapphire RX 9060 XT graphics cards are available starting today.
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The post Sapphire unveils Nitro+, Pure and Pulse RX 9060 XT graphics cards first appeared on KitGuru.2025 has been somewhat of a tumultuous year in the graphics market. Product shortages, rising prices, economic unknowns, and a strange combination of consumer apathy and strong end user demand. NVIDIA started…
We recently reviewed the first PCIe Gen 5.0 drives from Samsung and Kingston, and now another big hitter, Sandisk, has launched its first Gen 5 drive under the WD_Black banner – the SN8100.
The WD_Black SN8100 comes in three capacities: 1TB, 2TB (the drive we are reviewing here), a flagship 4TB drive, and two versions, one plain and one with a heatsink. An 8TB model is expected later in 2025. The drive uses a combination of a SanDisk controller and Sandisk BiCS8 218-layer TLC 3D. The controller is based on Silicon Motion's SM2508 but with Sandisk's hand firmly in charge of the firmware and feature set.
The 2TB WD_Black 8100's Sequential read/write performance is rated as up to 14,900MB/s and 14,000MB/s, respectively. Both the 1TB and 4TB have the same read rating. The 4TB drive has a write rating of up to 14,000MB/s while the 1TB drive has a up to 11,000MB/s figure.
Random 4K performance is quoted as up to 2.3M IOPS for the 2TB and 4TB drives, with the 1TB drive back at up to 1.6M IOPS. All three drives are rated as up to 2.4M IOPS for random writes.
The 2TB drive's power consumption figures are quoted as 6.5W for average active reads and 7.0W for active writes, with a PS4 sleep rating of 5mW. The 2TB version of the WD_Black SN8100 has an endurance rating of 1,200 TBW, and the drive is backed by a 5-year warranty.
Physical Specifications:
Firmware Version: 810YRC03.
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OnePlus Pad 3: MSRP $699 (Without Keyboard) The OnePlus Pad 3 is a slim, sleek and attractive Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagship Android tablet that makes very few compromises and delivers superb value. Sleek, premium design Beautiful 13.2-inch display Outstanding performance Fantastic speaker array Massive battery with 80W charging...The fighting game specialists at Arc System Works have a new game on the horizon. This time around, we're getting a 4v4 brawler, based on Marvel superheroes.
There have been some legendary Marvel fighting games over the decades, but Arc System Works brings a certain level of magic to the table. Their new title, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is based on 4v4 tag team battles, featuring characters like Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Ghost Rider, Iron Man, Starlord, Doctor Doom, Spider-Man and Storm.
Speaking on the game's development, director Kazuto Sekine explained that while typically a tag team fighter would require a player to master multiple characters, the addition of ‘modern' control schemes allows inexperienced players to jump into the fray with simpler combos.
Arc System Works says Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be releasing in 2026, so we'll get more news on mechanics and the character roster in the months ahead.
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KitGuru Says: Dragonball FighterZ was my favourite fighting game of the Xbox One / PS4 generation. Hopefully Arc System Works can turn Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls into a staple of the genre for the PS5 generation.
The post Arc System Works is working on a Marvel fighting game for 2026 first appeared on KitGuru.In recent years, we've heard repeatedly that Square Enix is working on a Final Fantasy Tactics remake. Last night, the game was officially announced and better yet, it is coming out in just a few months.
Last night during Sony's State of Play stream, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles was announced. The trailer gives us a look at the graphical upgrade from the original 1997 game and the new version:
Unfortunately, the term ‘remake' seems a bit strong here. This appears to be more in-line with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, with sharper sprites and backgrounds and reworked UI elements. If you were hoping for a more complete graphical overhaul here, then you are out of luck.
Final Fantasy Tactics first released for the PS1 back in 1997. The game returned on PSP in 2007 but we've had nothing since. This will be the first time that Final Fantasy Tactics is playable on a non-PlayStation console, with the game set for PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch at launch on the 30th of September.
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KitGuru Says: The rumour mongers need to do a better job of differentiating between remakes and remasters. As exciting as the return of Final Fantasy Tactics is for fans of the original, the fact is, it still looks like a game from the 90s and that will put a lot of younger fans off.
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