It took a while, but Razer has finally introduced a pro controller for the PS5, dubbed the the Raiju V3 Pro, that keeps the PlayStation layout. The signature symmetrical analog stick design is here, and so too are the other Razer controller signatures we've come to expect from Razer gamepads. This includes magnetic TMR analog sticks, which 
A new entry in the Geekbench 6 database has turned up another example of Intel's forthcoming Panther Lake mobile silicon, and this one brings a few twists. Unlike earlier leaks, the integrated graphics device name is properly filled in, so the listing identifies the processor as a Core Ultra 5 338H with an integrated Intel Arc B370 GPU. That 
A little over a year after EA gave a presentation discussing the ways it was planning the use of AI in game development, the company has announced a partnership that will help deeply integrate the technology. EA is teaming up with Stability AI, makers of the Stable Diffusion image model, to “reimagine how content is built.”
EA has already 
These last few years have seen a spate of classic computer hardware recreated with updated features fit for modern displays and gaming. The next device to get this treatment will be the legendary Amiga A1200, which will be brought back to life by Retro Games Ltd as THEA1200. If you recall, Retro Games Ltd did something similar with the successful If you miss the sweet sound of a dial-up connection screeching in your ears then Hackaday has great news for you. With the help of a Raspberry Pi and a bit of…
Thermaltake is aiming to make high-efficiency power supplies more accessible with the launch of its new Toughpower PT Platinum Series. Available in 850W, 1000W, and 1200W capacities, these new units boast 80 Plus Platinum certification and full compliance with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, all while hitting some surprisingly aggressive price points.
The PT Platinum series uses 100% Japanese 105°C capacitors and an LLC + DC-to-DC topology for stable power delivery. Each unit features a fully modular design with flat, low-profile cables for easier routing. Thermaltake is also highlighting its “Zero Cable Platform”, which uses a direct PCB connection for the modular panel to reduce internal wiring. Cooling is handled by a quiet 135 mm hydraulic bearing fan with a zero-RPM mode for silent operation under low loads.
Important for modern builds, the PSUs are fully ATX 3.1-compliant, meaning they are built to handle the high-power excursions of the latest GPUs. Moreover, they come equipped with a native PCIe 5.1 12V-2×6 connector capable of delivering up to 600W over a single cable, enough to handle an RTX 5090 with ease.
Thermaltake appears to be pricing these units very competitively. The 850W model launches at just $129.99, the 1000W at $159.99, and the 1200W at $179.99. These MSRPs put the PT Platinum series firmly in territory usually occupied by 80 Plus Gold units, making them a potentially high-value option for builders seeking top-tier efficiency. The entire series is backed by a 10-year warranty.
KitGuru says: Considering its aggressive price point, would you consider one of these new Thermaltake PT PSUs for a PC build?
The post Thermaltake rolls out new Toughpower PT PSUs first appeared on KitGuru.Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 76 will be receiving a full next-gen upgrade for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, with the release window set for early 2026. The announcement was made during the special Fallout Day Broadcast last night, which celebrated the franchise’s enduring legacy and teased what’s next for the online wasteland.
The studio has assured fans that the update will be a native version designed specifically for current-gen consoles. It is unclear exactly what will be improved though, as Fallout 76 already targets up to 4K resolution on PS5 and Xbox Series X. The game also already runs at 60FPS on both platforms. Perhaps Bethesda will go a step further and offer a 120FPS mode to really help this update stand out.
The news arrives alongside the reveal of Burning Springs, a free expansion launching in December. This update will introduce a new Ohio-based region, a bounty system led by The Ghoul (voiced by Walton Goggins from the Fallout TV series), and a host of new quests, enemies, and public events.
In other Fallout-related news this week, Bethesda also announced plans for Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition, which will ship across PC, Xbox and PS5 consoles. A Switch 2 version is also in development, marking the very first time that a mainline Fallout game has been made available on a Nintendo console.
KitGuru Says: We don't often talk about the massive comeback Fallout 76 has had in recent years but it is certainly up there with the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 and No Man's Sky.
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There are free Steam vouchers to be had across a range of MSI's most popular graphics card models, including the SUPRIM, Vanguard, Expert, Inspire and Gaming lines.
If you are buying an RTX 5060 or an RTX 5060 TI, you'll get a £20 Steam voucher with your purchase. RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti models come with a £40 code, while RTX 5080 buyers will get £60 to spend on Steam. At the top of the stack is the RTX 5090, with buyers being offered the full £100 in Steam credit.
Eligible retailers in the UK include the likes of Amazon, Currys, SCAN, Overclockers UK and more. In order to obtain your Steam credit, you will have to create an MSI account, register your product and provide proof of purchase. After that, your Steam codes will be sent to you.
You can find the full list of eligible GPUs, retailers and redemption instructions on MSI's promotion page, HERE.
The offer ends on the 30th of November, so this promotion should also apply to any potentially discounted GPUs purchased during Black Friday sales next month.
KitGuru Says: Are you planning on upgrading to an RTX 50 graphics card before the end of the year? Will you be taking advantage of MSI's Steam code offer?
The post MSI is offering up to £100 on Steam with RTX 50 GPUs first appeared on KitGuru.The Fallout TV series garnered universal acclaim for its tone, sets and story. Season Two is now right around the corner, with a December 17th Premier date set.
Following the initial announcement at Gamescom earlier this year, Amazon has now confirmed that Fallout Season 2 will begin on December 17th. A series of new character posters have also been released, showing Lucy surrounded by a group of raiders, Maximus surrounded by members of the Brotherhood of Steel, Ghoul surrounded by … other ghouls and of course, CX404, otherwise known as Dogmeat, surrounded by Radscorpions.
Fallout Season 2 will take fans away from the California setting of the original and over to New Vegas, a fan-favourite location from the video games. The season will explore the connection between Mr. House and Vault-Tec, the shadowy corporation known for running a series of questionable experiments on those residing in the nuclear vaults.
KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the new season of Fallout?
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ModernWarzone, an account typically known for Call of Duty leaks, has shared information from the dataminer, OneBattlefield, who discovered that a game mode, codenamed ‘Granite' will drop on October 28th. Tom Henderson, another well-known leaker, went on to confirm that Granite is the codename for Battlefield 6's Battle Royale mode, indicating plans to shadow drop the new mode in just a few days' time.
It is unclear exactly what changes will be made for Battlefield's return to the Battle Royale genre. The last time Battle Royale made an appearance in Battlefield was the Firestorm mode in Battlefield V, and that was all the way back in 2019. Battlefield Studios has previously teased that this new Battle Royale mode will have a ‘deadly ring', removing the ability for players to jump in and out of the safe zone while remaining alive.
Next week will also see the launch of Battlefield 6's first seasonal content drop, which we previewed earlier this week.
KitGuru Says: Will you be jumping into the new Battle Royale mode in Battlefield 6?
The post Battlefield 6 to get Battle Royale mode next week first appeared on KitGuru.Epomaker, a brand primarily known for its keyboards, is branching out into the world of gaming mice in response to community requests. The company has today launched two new models: the high-end, ultra-light Epomaker CarbonX featuring a carbon fibre shell, and the budget-friendly Epomaker Click Lite.
The CarbonX is obviously the enthusiast offering here. With its carbon fiber casing, the mouse achieves an impressively low weight of just 50g while maintaining structural rigidity. The hollow design not only saves weight but also contributes to its unique aesthetic, with Epomaker noting that a dustproof layer protects the internal PCB. Under the hood, the CarbonX is packed with top-tier specs, featuring the PixArt PAW3950 optical sensor and an 8 kHz polling rate for low-latency input. Lastly, the two main buttons use Omron optical switches.
For gamers on a tighter budget, Epomaker is also launching the Click Lite, featuring a more traditional, understated design. Available in black or white, this mouse features a PAW3311 sensor capable of up to 12,000 DPI and a standard polling rate of 1000 Hz. The Click Lite has five programmable buttons and is powered by a 500 mAh battery for extended wireless use.
Both new mice are available now via Epomaker's official website, Amazon, and AliExpress. The high-performance CarbonX is priced at $79.99/€72.95, while the budget-friendly Click Lite costs just $29.99/€27.95.
KitGuru says: Which of the two new Epomaker mice would you choose for your setup?
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To honour this history, Noctua is releasing the NP-DM3 desk mat. This premium 90×40 cm mat features a unique timeline motif that charts the company's journey, showcasing iconic products from the original NH-U heatsinks right up to the latest G2 models, including fan favourites like the NF-P12 and the legendary NH-D14. Made with a smooth, low-friction top surface, stitched edges, and a rubberised anti-slip base, it's a high-quality accessory that complements any Noctua-cooled build. The NP-DM3 is available now via Noctua's Amazon stores for €39.90/$39.90.
Alongside the new mouse mat, Noctua has also completely revamped its official website. Precisely 20 years after the original site went live, the new site has been redesigned from the ground up to provide easier navigation, a responsive layout, and a much-improved user experience. Key features include improved product filtering, interactive buying guides, integrated FAQs, and a streamlined ordering process for mounting upgrade kits. The new site also promises faster loading times and more in-depth product information, serving as a comprehensive resource for Noctua fans and builders.
KitGuru says: In 20 years, Noctua has made its mark in the CPU cooling segment and continues to do so with its latest products. Happy Anniversary, Noctua!
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An international team of researches has announced the discovery of a super-Earth exoplanet (designated GJ 251 c) situated in its host star’s habitable zone less than 20 light-years from our own. What makes this detection exciting is that the planet's relatively short distance makes it one of the best targets bookmarked for future telescopic 
A good reason to invest in a video doorbell is to stave off package thieves, though it's not the only compelling selling point. Halloween is right around the corner, and while that means costumed kids (and adults) stopping by for free candy, it also presents an opportunity for shenanigans by the local riffraff. They might be less inclined 
So far, common shoemaker practice in helping runners go faster is to make footwear lighter without compromising rigidity and grip. Now, Nike has unveiled Project Amplify, the world’s first powered shoe system for running and walking, designed not necessarily for elite marathon runners, but for everyday athletes who just want to go a little 
Intel's continued efforts to right the ship are paying off with another strong quarter in the books, with the company reporting $13.7 billion in revenue in Q3. That's a 3% year-over-year gain and enough to beat Wall Street's estimates. According to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, the latest earnings are a direct reflection of "improved execution" as 
Today we are checking out the fastest OLED monitor to pass through the KitGuru labs, in the form of the MSI 272QP QD-OLED X50. Utilising a souped-up 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel from Samsung with a 1440p resolution, not only does it push the refresh-rate to an eye-watering 500Hz, but it also promises enhanced brightness for both SDR and HDR usage. Is this the ultimate OLED monitor? Let's find out…
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:42 QD-OLED panel + pricing
01:33 Design and build
02:20 I/O + OSD
03:30 QD-OLED specifics
04:35 Default panel performance
06:46 sRGB mode + calibration
07:27 Response times
07:59 Motion clarity examples
09:31 Real-world gaming experience
10:38 HDR testing
12:39 Closing thoughts
Despite launching in 2025, the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 isn't technically using the latest 4th Gen (2025) QD-OLED panel from Samsung. As pointed out by TFTCentral, it's technically a 3rd Gen (2024) panel but with some enhancements to provide higher refresh-rate and increased brightness, given it lacks the EL 3.0 panel that is new for the 4th Gen/2025 models.
Still, faster and brighter sounds good to me, and with a MSRP of £799, but currently on sale at £699, it's perhaps not as expensive as you might have guessed for an OLED monitor with these specs. Let's dive in and see what it's all about.
Specification:
Premium Pro 2.1 (WQHD@500Hz), 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), 1x Type-C (DP alt.) w/ 15W PD CEC: Supported Cable (2.1), 1x Power Cord (C13), 1x Quick Guide, 4x VESA Wall Mount Screw, 1x Fiber Cloth CEC, PIP/PBP; Non Support: KVMFirmware tested: FW.013
The post MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 Review (500Hz QD-OLED) first appeared on KitGuru.Vertu has launched a new smartphone called Agent Q, unveiled at Harrods in London. On the surface it looks like a continuation of the brand’s long history of luxury handsets, but this time the focus is less on precious materials and more on embedded artificial intelligence. Vertu calls it the world’s first “AI Agent Phone”, built not around apps, but around intent. First time around, Vertu pushed posh phones based solely on looks and gold plating but, this time, they have a vision. How successful can a low-volume, specialist smartphone maker be with smartphones that start with a £5,000 price tag?
For most of the smartphone era, users have interacted with icons and apps – separate silos for messaging, notes, maps, and scheduling. Vertu’s new system aims to end that pattern. At the heart of the Agent Q is the Vertu Agent Operating System (VAOS), built on what the company calls the Falcon Cognitive Architecture. Instead of opening and switching between apps – users issue instructions in natural language.
Vertu claims that VAOS processes each request using four internal “cognitive engines”: perception, memory, planning and execution. The idea is that the phone understands a user’s intent, breaks it into steps, and delivers an outcome by coordinating multiple specialist “agents”. A typical example might be, “Prepare a summary of the meeting I was just in, then email it to me – and also book a table for two at Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester at 8pm.”
Some tasks are handled entirely on the device, while others trigger remote automation or involve human support. Vertu calls this hybrid network AIGS — the AI-Generated Service. It combines digital agents with Vertu’s long-standing concierge infrastructure, so that if the AI cannot secure a dinner booking automatically, a human assistant completes the task. From the phone user's point of view – the interaction is the same. They get a result, without having to think about it.
Design aimed at a specific audience
The company makes no secret of the fact that this phone is aimed at entrepreneurs and executives, particularly in the Middle East, where status and service remain strong motivators. Vertu describes the Agent Q as inspired by the white falcon — a symbol of “authority, rarity and sovereign power”. The materials look to reinforce that theme, with a titanium frame, 18-carat gold inlays and white alligator leather. In total the phone is assembled from 320 individual components. We're guessing that your local repair shop is unlikely to be able to swap the screen/battery.
It is a style very different from the minimalist glass rectangles that dominate Western markets, but consistent with Vertu’s heritage. The brand once hand-assembled gem-studded phones in Hampshire before financial collapse and several ownership changes. Under the current management, the production model appears more pragmatic: design and concept at headquarters, main assembly in a modern factory, and final finishing by hand.
First time around, you get the feeling that Vertu's founders just ‘wanted to make a posh phone' – which severely limits the market opportunity. Starting with integrated AI, lots of security and services – the company has a better chance of establishing itself this time.
That said, it might be easier to turn a profit if they sell out on the Agent Q Himalaya Gold and Full Diamon Collector's Edition – which will run you £86,400.
Executive-grade automation
Vertu has mapped its “agent” ecosystem around five pillars of executive work — corporate governance, meetings and follow-up, finance and investment, daily coordination, and marketing and growth. Across these categories, more than 200 specialised agents handle defined workflows.
For example, the Meeting Agent structures agendas, records discussion points, and assigns follow-up actions automatically. The Finance Agent can monitor budgets and cash flow, while the Travel Agent generates itineraries, arranges transport and handles changes in real time. It is effectively a distributed personal assistant that learns from previous behaviour and adapts over time.
The system runs locally wherever possible, a concept Vertu calls Edge Autonomy. Instead of relying entirely on cloud processing, the phone’s dedicated AI chipset performs perception, reasoning and execution directly on the device. According to Vertu, this allows near-instant responses and protects user data from external collection – a core selling point for business users concerned about confidentiality.
Security and privacy
Vertu has integrated several hardware-level defences, marketed as Vertu Secure Certainty. The architecture divides the phone into three isolated systems – Main, Secret and Ghost – each with its own encrypted environment. Communication is end-to-end encrypted, and the device includes a distributed vault with up to 10TB of supposedly tamper-proof storage.
One of the more unusual features is a remote “kill” command that permanently bricks the handset and renders all stored data irretrievable. Vertu positions this as a privacy safeguard for journalists, executives, or anyone at risk of having their phone seized.
Hardware overview
The Agent Q is built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Supreme 3nm processor and ships with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The 6.02-inch AMOLED display runs at 120Hz with Full HD+ resolution. Power comes from a 5,565 mAh battery with 65W fast charging, and the phone supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and dual-SIM 5G.
Vertu has also included satellite calling capability for communication in remote areas. Audio is delivered through dual stereo speakers with DTS Ultra processing.
The camera system features three lenses: a 50 MP main sensor with optical stabilisation and variable aperture, a 50 MP ultra-wide, and a 64 MP telephoto. Vertu says it is the only smartphone with a true mechanical zoom lens, though image samples were not demonstrated at the launch. The camera software includes AI-driven retouching and the ability to convert still photos into short cinematic clips.
Luxury meets intelligence?
Vertu has historically been associated with craftsmanship and exclusivity rather than cutting-edge technology. Many in the industry will remember the diamond-studded feature phones that cost more than laptops yet offered limited functionality. That model proved unsustainable.
The Agent Q suggests a more balanced approach — maintaining the high-end materials but adding genuine technical depth. If the AI system works as described, it could appeal to executives who value automation and privacy as much as design.
Still, the concept faces challenges. Apple, Google and Samsung are all integrating AI deeper into their ecosystems, and Vertu’s advantage may lie in its willingness to combine software intelligence with a human concierge. Whether this hybrid “AI plus assistant” model scales beyond the luxury niche remains to be seen.
Availability
The Agent Q range – including the White Falcon Edition, Classic Black and Signature Gold – is available now through Harrods, Vertu boutiques and the company’s website. UK pricing starts around the £5,000 mark with the Himalayan gold and diamond encrusted versions closer to £86,000. No mention was made of any ‘on-going service/subscription costs', but they are likely given the cost of providing a ‘people-based concierge system'.
Vertu’s CMO, Molly Ma, summarised the launch by saying: “Technology should not demand more apps; it should deliver more clarity. With Agent Q, we’re creating a phone that plans like a strategist and acts like a chief-of-staff.”
KitGuru says: For Vertu, the challenge will be to prove that intelligence and luxury can coexist – and that this time, its phones are designed not only to impress, but to deliver. Moving from an old-school browser to something like ChatGPT for information, has clear advantages. Can Vertu encourage enough users to make the move to Agent Q? Time will tell.
The post Vertu returns with Agent Q: an AI-driven phone built for entrepreneurs first appeared on KitGuru.The Outer Worlds 2 is just about to unlock later today for Premium Edition buyers, giving them a full five days of early access. Alongside this, the review embargo for the game has lifted, giving us a look at how critics from around the world feel about Obsidian's latest RPG. So far, it sounds like we're in for another fun adventure across colonised space.
The Outer Worlds 2 has achieved an 84 overall score on Metacritic, based on over 40 reviews from various outlets. The Open Critic score is similar, with 90% of critics recommending the game based on more than 80 reviews, with an average score of 82 amongst them. For reference, the first game, The Outer Worlds, scored an 85 overall score on Metacritic and 83 on Open Critic.
Some of the highlights noted so far include improved shooting mechanics, witty writing and RPG mechanics that truly allow gamers to ‘play their way'. It may not be a huge jump from the original though, so if you didn't like the first game, then the sequel may not change your mind. If you did enjoy the first game though, then you should have a good time playing through this new entry.
The Outer Worlds 2 unlocks later today for Premium Edition buyers. The Premium Edition includes 5 days of early access to the game, alongside the DLC pass, which promises two future story expansions. The standard edition of the game unlocks on Wednesday, 29th of October.
KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up The Outer Worlds 2 when it drops?
The post The Outer Worlds 2 launches to positive reviews first appeared on KitGuru.The sentiment surrounding Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been far from flawless, with many long-time fans of the franchise becoming increasingly frustrated with Game Freak consistently falling behind the rest of the industry quality-wise. Even so, each new entry continues to sell like hotcakes, with Legends: Z-A officially confirmed to have sold 5.8 million copies in its first week.
Making the announcement via a press release (translated by ResetEra user ‘jojoroy’), The Pokémon Company offered some early launch sales figures for their latest release, writing:
“Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A, released simultaneously worldwide on Thursday, October 16, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, has sold 5.8 million copies globally in its first week,” adding that “approximately half of these sales were on Nintendo Switch 2.”
Putting this number into context, a recent data breach revealed that Legends: Z-A had a budget of just $13 million. Assuming this includes marketing costs, then Game Freak’s latest and greatest would have needed to sell just under 200,000 copies to make a profit. Of course, they have sold more than 25x this figure in the first week alone.
Despite fan sentiment surrounding the game being quite negative, it appears as though the Pokémon franchise is indeed too big to fail.
KitGuru says: Did you pick up Pokémon Legends: Z-A? What do you think of it? What’s the weakest entry in Game Freak’s Pokémon output? Let us know your thoughts down below.
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It's taken a little longer than anticipated to arrive to market, but AMD's Radeon AI Pro R9700 graphics card for AI developers finally has a firm release date and pricing. In a post on X, AMD's vice president and general managerf of Ryzen CPU and Radeon graphics, David McAfee, revealed that the Radeon AI Pro R9700 will release on Monday, October When it comes to supporting Nintendo hardware, Ubisoft is by far one of the most proactive 3rd party publishers, having released a bunch of games on the Switch, WiiU and even the Wii back in the day. The publisher has already brought some of its games over to the Switch 2 including the current-gen exclusive Star Wars Outlaws. Now, Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is next in line to receive the Switch 2 treatment.
Releasing a brief official announcement trailer, Ubisoft confirmed that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on Switch 2 in just a couple months’ time – landing on Nintendo’s ‘latest and greatest’ platform on the 2nd of December.
As with the aforementioned Star Wars Outlaws, AC Shadows is current-gen console exclusive and so it will be interesting to see how the game performs on Nintendo’s portable system. Though this could merely be a matter of logistics, the trailer for the Switch 2 version was uploaded in just 1080p and 30fps – suggesting that the game could be somewhat visually compromised.
In other unfortunate though unsurprising news, the physical version of Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be presented on a Game-Key Card, meaning none of the game’s data will be on the cartridge itself.
That said, Switch 2 owners aren’t completely hard done by, with the upcoming port including cross-progression with all other systems alongside touchscreen support for all menus.
Last but not least, AC Shadows will retail on Switch 2 for slightly lower than during its initial launch, with Nintendo owners being able to pick the game up for ‘just’ $60.
3rd-party support on the Switch 2 so far has been hit-or-miss, with some titles showing off the current-gen handheld in a positive light – and others needing to be delayed in order to ensure stable performance. It will be interesting to see whether Switch 2 owners will pick up AC: Shadows when it arrives in a little over a month’s time.
KitGuru says: What do you think of 3rd party output on Switch 2 so far? Will there come a point when future titles are released day-and-date on the platform? Let us know down below.
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