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The Wii U gamepad propped up in front of a green honeycomb-style background. Its stylus sits next to it, and it has a prominent reflection below.

The bootleg Nintendo Network replacement no longer requires jailbreaking

An exploit lets you log onto the Pretendo Network without hacking your console.

The Pretendo Network, an open-source Nintendo Network alternative, no longer requires a hacked Wii U console. With Nintendo’s servers for the obsolete console shutting down on Monday, the Pretendo Network shared a new workaround that provides limited access to its homebrew servers.

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Will Shanklin
Will Shanklin
11 hours ago

The bootleg Nintendo Network replacement no longer requires jailbreaking

An exploit lets you log onto the Pretendo Network without hacking your console.

The Pretendo Network, an open-source Nintendo Network alternative, no longer requires a hacked Wii U console. With Nintendo’s servers for the obsolete console shutting down on Monday, the Pretendo Network shared a new workaround that provides limited access to its homebrew servers.

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Will Shanklin
Will Shanklin
11 hours ago
Using the Apple Vision Pro with a MacBook Air

Apple Vision Pro two months later: A telepresence dream

As a whole the headset is maturing slowly, but Spatial Personas are a standout feature.

I've had the Vision Pro for two months, but it hasn't transformed the way I live.

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Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar
12 hours ago
Someone frozen in carbonite, like Han Solo or maybe it is Han Solo.

Star Wars Outlaws gets a new trailer and a release date of August 30

Will it be poodoo or a refreshing bacta tank?

Ubisoft just dropped another trailer for its upcoming open world Star Wars game. The new trailer focuses on the story for Star Wars Outlaws.

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Lawrence Bonk
Lawrence Bonk
14 hours ago
Product lifestyle marketing photo for the Acer Nitro 16 gaming laptop. A young adult gamer sits in a posh room with neon lighting playing a game on the laptop (with RGB glowing keys).

Acer launches two all-new 14-inch gaming laptops alongside updated 16-inch models

Leading the pack is the $1,800 Predator Helios Neo 14.

Acer’s midrange gaming laptop line has four new arrivals today following the company’s refresh of its flagship models at CES 2024. On Tuesday, the company unveiled a pair of new 14-inch entries alongside two refreshes of existing 16-inch models.

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Will Shanklin
Will Shanklin
15 hours ago

Best Gaming Hardware

Wearing the Apple Vision Pro in New York City

The best VR headsets for 2024

Virtual reality is here, and there's never been a better time to snag a VR headset.

If you've been intrigued by virtual reality for a while, there are a number of solid headsets to consider. These are the best VR headsets we've tested and reviewed.

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Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar
04.05.2024
Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5

How to choose the best TV for gaming right now

Plus some recommendations for TVs worth considering for your PS5 or Xbox Series X/S.

Here's a guide to picking the best TVs for 4K gaming, plus a few of the best gaming TVs you can get right now.

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Jeff Dunn
Jeff Dunn
04.04.2024
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) in white sitting open on a table with Halo Infinite on the screen.

The best gaming laptops for 2024

We reviewed dozens of portable PCs — these are our favorite gaming laptops.

There's never been a better time to buy a gaming laptop. These are our top picks that we've tested and reviewed that will fit all kinds of use cases and budgets.

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Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar
03.28.2024
The best budget gaming accessories

The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2024

PC gaming keyboards, headsets and mice that won't hurt your bottom line.

Here's a list of the best budget gaming accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.

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Kris Naudus
Kris Naudus
03.18.2024

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