PS5 To Still Dominate Hardware Sales This Year In US Despite Switch 2’s Release, Predicts Analyst

January 9, 2025

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An analyst has predicted that PlayStation 5 will dominate US hardware sales this year despite Switch 2’s launch.
PS5 will likely continue to roll over units like hotcakes because of upcoming games like GTA 6 and Ghost of Yotei.
On the flip side, the Switch 2 might suffer stock issues instead, as demand will likely surge out of control.

After the dominance of the Switch in the console and handheld market for many years, all eyes are on Nintendo’s upcoming console. The gaming industry’s worst-kept secret implies that it’s just called the Switch 2, with upgrades that make it as powerful as base last-gen consoles. However, the little giant will likely run modern AAA games using a custom Nvidia DLSS-like upscaler.

Ever since most of the Switch 2 leaked online, analysts have been making pretty insane projections regarding how it’ll perform against the industry’s other established consoles.

Now, Mat Piscatella, the notable industry analyst and executive director of games at Circana, claims that the PS5 hardware sales in the US won’t easily fall below Switch 2 this year, as rumors would have you believe.

Why it matters: Switch 2 sales are expected to surpass its predecessor but might struggle against the PS5 in the US this year because of stock issues. On the flip side, the PS5 is projected to sell like hotcakes because of GTA 6 and other games.

The analyst Mat Piscatella claims that PS5 US hardware sales this year won't be surpassed by Switch 2. — The analyst says that Switch 2 won’t surpass PS5’s US hardware sales this year.

Mat Piscatella claims on Bluesky that Switch 2 is projected to sell 4.3 million units in the US alone this year, assuming it launches in the first half. This will account for nearly one-third of all console hardware sold in the year besides PC portables.

However, PlayStation 5 will likely have an upper hand in the US because of Switch 2’s insane demand, which will cause its stock to plummet for the first several months.

Another notable reason for PS5’s dominance is because of the potential release of titles like GTA 6 and Ghost of Yotei. Regardless, the Switch 2 might sell up to 17 million units globally this year—if it launches in March as expected.

Nintendo-Switch-Exclusive — Switch 2 is not expected to be as powerful as PS4 Pro.

All in all, it is best to take the analyst’s predictions with a huge pinch of salt, as Nintendo might have prepared enough Switch 2 stock to take over PS5’s hardware US sales this year.

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Do you think Switch 2 will dominate PlayStation 5’s US hardware sales in the future, if not in 2025? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

AMD RX 9070 XT Leak Suggests It Outperforms RTX 4080 Super

January 9, 2025

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Leaked performance benchmarks suggest the Radeon RX 9070 XT features an updated BIOS and a higher TBP of 329W.
The RX 9070 XT sits in performance between AMD’s 7900 XTX and Nvidia’s 4070 Ti when it comes to rasterized graphics.
The driver for the RX 9070 XT is still not final and is expected to get better.

Aside from the new GeForce RTX 5000 series, we know almost nothing about the RDNA4 graphic cards. That said someone at Chiphell, might have gotten their hands on a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card.

Why it matters: The leaked details about the RX 9070 XT suggest that AMD is making significant changes, especially in ray tracing, which could challenge Nvidia’s offerings like the RTX 4080/4808 SUPER.

The pictures have since been taken down to prevent any possible NDA problems. Interestingly, the thread was initiated by Napoleon, who is both a reviewer and administrator at Chiphell.

Source: chiphell

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Napoleon also cautioned against making a hasty purchase of the RTX 50 series, claiming that “everything has changed.” Reportedly, the Radeon RX 9070 XT now comes with a new BIOS, and AMD supposedly raised the card’s TBP to 329W, confirmed by a screenshot from Furmark.

Furthermore, a 2520 MHz base clock and a 3060 MHz boost clock were also disclosed in the leak. Asus manufactured this specific Radeon RX 9070 XT model, which has 4096 Stream Processors and 16GB GDDR6 Hynix memory.

That said the driver is still in its early development stage and is expected to get better. In terms of performance, the alleged AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT now ranks between the 7900 XTX and the 4070 Ti in the rasterized Time Spy Extreme test.

9070XT Performance Comparison Table — The comparison table shows leaked 9070 XT Time Spy Extreme and Speedway scores. | Source: GawroskiT

On the other hand, the Ray Tracing performance has also been improved with performance between the 7900 XTX and the RTX 4080 SUPER in Speed Way ray-traced benchmark.

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We recommend taking this information with a bit of caution, as synthetic benchmarks don’t always reflect real-world performance. However, these early leaked benchmark results seem promising.

Corsair Speeds Into Sim Racing With Fanatec ClubSport GT Cockpit

January 9, 2025

[Press Release] Corsair’s subsidiary Fanatec has announced a brand new racing chassis that delivers thrilling experiences with impressive stability, comfort, and build quality to boot.

The ClubSport GT Cockpit boasts incredible seat adjustment, delivering a semi-reclined Formula-style seating position. The 290mm mounting points also guarantee a versatile experience that accommodates most racing seats on the market.

Fanatec ClubSport GT Cockpit — The cockpit also supports a variety of third-party accessories

As per Fanatec, the tool-free adjustment allows seamless changes to the seat, wheelbase, and pedal positions. Elsewhere, the ClubSport GT Cockpit boasts minimal flex and robust construction.

Cable management is also made easier than ever with Corsair’s extensive expertise, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the cockpit. Equip the ClubSport GT Cockpit with Fanatec’s ClubSport seat, and you’ll have a setup that delivers both looks and comfort.

Fanatec confirms support for up to 49″ large ultrawide displays. The experience can be enhanced further with the company’s Monitor accessory, which supports a total of three screens.

All in all, the ClubSport GT Cockpit is flexible and impressive on multiple levels and officially arrives later this month with a two-year warranty. To learn more, visit the official product page on Corsair’s website.

Ubisoft Reportedly Working On Another Assassin’s Creed RPG After Shadows

January 9, 2025

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According to the latest reports, another Assassin’s Creed RPG is being worked on, marking the fifth RPG from the series.
Previous rumors have alluded to a future game set in the Aztec era.
Ubisoft will also release titles that depict other gameplay styles for the series.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows marks the latest RPG outing for Ubisoft’s magnum opus after a slight detour with 2023’s Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

The upcoming entry finally takes the series to Japan, bringing notable improvements to the RPG formula, but Ubisoft is already looking ahead. While Assassin’s Creed Shadows has yet to come out, a new report reveals that the series’ next RPG is already in the works.

Why it matters: It was thought that Ubisoft would take a break from the RPG formula in an attempt to change things up for Assassin’s Creed after the upcoming entry.

Assassin's Creed Shadows — Yasuke Is The Lead In The Upcoming Blockbuster

Discussing Ubisoft’s future titles, Insider Gaming recently pointed to projects expected from the studio over the next few years. These include the Assassin’s Creed 4 Remake, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, and another mystery remake from Assassin’s Creed.

However, the same report mentioned that another flagship RPG is in the works. This RPG should not be confused with the already announced Assassin’s Creed Hexe, a title expected to deviate from the series’ established formula.

Because the RPG formula has been such a hit for the IP, it comes as no surprise that Ubisoft would continue to focus on this style of gameplay. Past rumors have suggested that a game set in the Aztec era may be in the works, so this could end up being a possible setting for this flagship title.

Assassin's Creed Codename HEXE — Ubisoft Has Major Plans For Its Flagship Series

Unfortunately, there is no information about this project for now. Its fate will also depend on next month’s release, a game that will likely determine the studio’s fate for the foreseeable future. Moreover, it should be noted that more than 10 entries are being worked on for this series.

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Would you be interested in returning to the RPG-style gameplay? Let us know in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

V-color Launches World’s First Overclockable 256GB RDIMM Modules

January 9, 2025

[Press Release] V-color Technology Inc. has introduced the first overclockable RDIMMs, offering advanced memory solutions. Available in 128GB and 256GB capacities, these DDR5 modules set new standards for AI, HPC, and enterprise applications.

These modules support up to 2TB (8x256GB), perfect for AI training, real-time data processing, and next-gen systems. They also offer built-in error correction, ensuring data accuracy and stability for important tasks.

v-color Overclockable 250GB DDR5 OC Modules — V-color’s RDIMM modules support up to 2TB memory capacity.

V-color’s overclockable modules achieve speeds up to 6000MT/s with low latency, ideal for demanding workloads. They are designed for GIGABYTE AI Top TRX50 and W790 motherboards, fully compatible with AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Pro and Intel Xeon CPUs.

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Intel W790 with Xeon CPUs:

2,048GB (8x256GB) at 5600MT/s
1,024GB (4x256GB) at 5600MT/s

AMD TRX50 with Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Pro:

2,048GB (8x256GB) at 5600MT/s
1,024GB (4x128GB) at 6000MT/s

V-color’s DDR5 OC RDIMM modules are the first to offer large capacities, reliable error correction, and high-speed performance in one. With support for up to 2TB, they meet the needs of even the most demanding industries, setting new standards for memory solutions.

To learn more about the modules, check out v-color’s website.

RTX 5090 Vs RTX 4080 Super: What We Think

January 9, 2025

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The RTX 5090 boasts a staggering 111% more CUDA cores than the RTX 4080 Super, promising substantial performance gains across gaming and productivity.
With 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM and a 512-bit bus, the RTX 5090 eliminates memory bottlenecks and significantly outclasses the RTX 4080 Super’s GDDR6X setup.
DLSS 4.0 introduces cutting-edge multi-frame generation, exclusive to Blackwell GPUs, alongside improvements in Ray Reconstruction and latency reduction with Reflex 2.

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 sets a new performance benchmark, surpassing the RTX 4090. However, its $2000 price tag makes the $1000 RTX 4080 Super seem like a bargain. Let’s explore what justifies the premium!

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Technical Specs	NVIDIA RTX 5090	NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super
Process Node	Blackwell	Ada Lovelace
Architecture	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm
Transistors (Billion)	92	45.9
SMs	170	80
GPU Shaders	21760	10240
Tensor Cores	680	320
RT Cores	170	80
Boost Clock (MHz)	2407	2550
VRAM Speed (Gbps)	28	23
VRAM (GB)	32	16
VRAM Bus Width	512	256
Texture Mapping Units	680	320
TFLOPS FP32 (Boost)	104.8	52.2
Bandwidth (GB/s)	1792	736
TBP (watts)	575	320
Launch Date	Jan 2025	Jan 2024
MSRP	$1999	$999

Technical Comparison

Performance of RTX 5090 against the 4080 Super’s bigger brother (Source: Nvidia)

Sadly, at the time of writing, the RTX 5090 has not come out yet, but we have some indication of the performance in the specs of this card. The following sections will compare it against the RTX 4080 Super in the areas where we see the most improvement.

GPU Cores

Nvidia has packed 111% more CUDA Cores in top-line Blackwell GPU than the RTX 4080 Super. Though this might not translate exactly into real-world performance, it is a very promising hardware difference, the results of which we are very excited to see.

This improvement in overall processing units will translate to all of the Nvidia goodies as well, including similar increases in the number of Tensor and RT cores, both delegated to their own fields of expertise.

Clock Speeds

The RTX 4080 Super wins when measuring the raw difference in clock speeds, with the boost clocks on the older card being around 6% higher than those on the RTX 4090. However, this discrepancy will not significantly affect gaming performance when considering the abundance of GPU cores on the RTX 5090.

The RTX 5090 is also a lot smaller than its predecessor, which makes us think that OEM cards with beefier coolers might be able to exceed this slight disadvantage in clock speeds by a good margin.

VRAM

The RTX 4080 Super uses fast GDDR6X memory with 256 bits with a 16 gigabyte buffer. With the competition AMD has been putting up with stuffing as much RAM as they could in their mid-range cards, the numbers that the RTX 4080 Super put up in terms of memory seemed a little short of its weight class.

The RTX 5090 massively rectifies this by offering a whopping 32 gigabytes of GDDR7 memory with a 512-bit bus, clocked over 50% higher than the VRAM we saw with the RTX 4080 Super. This will remove VRAM bottlenecking for anyone buying this top-of-the-line card for years.

Bells And Whistles

Nvidia introduced its latest DLSS 4.0 technology alongside the Blackwell series of graphics cards. While some features of DLSS 4.0 will be available across all RTX cards, the highly anticipated multi-frame generation feature will remain exclusive to the new Blackwell lineup, meaning that the RTX 4080 Super will not benefit from this new feature.

However, some features like improved Ray Reconstruction, enhanced DLSS Super Resolution, and Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing (DLAA) will be available to all the RTX cards in Nvidia’s lineup, which might even give a significant boost to the 4080 Super.

The latency brought up with the new Multi-Frame Generation feature would have been an issue if Nvidia had not innovated on its Reflex tech besides it. They have debuted Nvidia Reflex 2, which will increase latency reduction twofold compared to this technology’s previous iteration.

Nvidia has been focusing on the software features more and more ever since the initial release of DLSS, something that consumers were initially not very happy with. However, the features that have been released in the last few years have given significant boosts to the performance of these cards and are met alongside better hardware, albeit with the consumers covering the RnD costs of these new innovations.

Community feedback plays a huge role in determining the trajectory of products in the future, even for companies as large as Nvidia. We would love it if you would let us know your thoughts on the new Blackwell cards and Nvidia’s overall GPU strategy in the comments below!

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RTX 5090 Vs RTX 4090: Our Thoughts On The Specs

January 9, 2025

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The RTX 5090 has about 33% more GPU cores than the RTX 4090, which leads to a similar increase in the Tensor and RT cores as well.
The VRAM of the newer card is even higher than the RTX 4090, at about 32 gigabytes instead of the 24 gigabytes of the 4090.
There are many more bells and whistles added to the RTX 5090, some of which will come to the other RTX cards, while the multi-frame generation is exclusive to the RTX 50 series.

Ignoring all the issues with the pricing, Nvidia knocked it out of the park with the RTX 4090 in terms of engineering an excellent product. Now, we have the official announcement of its successor: the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. Come along as we explore the difference between these two cards!

Comparison Table

Technical Specs	NVIDIA RTX 4090	NVIDIA RTX 5090
GPU Die	AD102	GB202
Process Node	TSMC 5nm	TSMC 4nm
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Blackwell
SMs	128	170
GPU Shaders	16384	21760
Tensor Cores	512	680
RT Cores	128	170
Boost Clock (MHz)	2520	2407
Memory Bus Size	384-bit	512-bit
VRAM (GB)	24	32
Texture Mapping Units	512	680
TFLOPS FP32 (Boost)	82.6	104.8
Bandwidth (TB/s)	1.01	1.79
TBP (watts)	450	575
Launch Date	Oct 2022	Jan 2025
MSRP	$1599	$1999

Technical Differences

This section will deal with the most important differences in the specifications of these two cards. However, the numbers might not reflect the real-world performance, a snippet of which we have already seen; more on that later.

GPU Cores

Nvidias fundamental processing units for parallel computations, which they have self-dubbed their CUDA Cores, saw a 33% improvement on the new card. The RTX 4090 has an impressive 128 CUDA Cores, but they have been raised to 170 on the Backwell GPU.

This links to an increase in the rest of the fundamental units of their GPUs, too, which translates into a similar increase in the AI-focused Tensor Cores and the real-time Ray Tracing-focused RT cores.

Clock Speeds

The RTX 5090 actually has had a downgrade with its boost clock speeds, with the RTX 4090 boosting about 4.7% higher than the newer card.

However, this might not be an accurate representation of the performance as doing some back-of-the-napkin math, we see that the RTX 5090 still maths out to about 27% better performance than the 4090, taking into account its higher core count.

This 27% estimation will change with the other specs taken into account, and also, the architectural differences will take a bigger role in showing off the performance of this new card.

VRAM

The RTX 5090 leaps to GDDR7 memory, up from the GDDR6 VRAM that the RTX 4090 utilizes. It also helps that the new card jumps to 32 gigabytes of video memory, compared to the still very impressive 24 gigabytes of VRAM that the RTX 4090 comes with.

The bus width also goes from 384 bits to 512 bits with the Blackwell card, which will also unlock the full potential of the GPU die and restrict any memory limitations for many years to come.

Bells And Whistles

Nvidia also debuted its new DLSS 4.0 technology with the Blackwell lineup of cards. Some features of this technology will come to all the RTX cards, but the multi-frame generation will sadly be exclusive to the new Blackwell cards. The features for all RTX cards include better Ray Reconstruction, enhanced Super Resolution, and Deep Learning Anti Aliasing.

The new tech allows for multi-frame generation, which means their new technology can insert more generated frames between the physically rendered ones. Nvidia claims that this makes 4K 240FPS a reality, even with all the other intensive features like Ray-Tracking, heck, and maybe even path tracing turned on.

Additionally, Nvidia’s Reflex, which is their latency-reducing tech, also receives an uplift with the debut of Reflex 2. This improvement is said to reduce latency from about 27ms on the old tech down to only 14ms with the new cards. Reflex 2, unlike DLSS 4, is said to come out to the rest of the RTX cards in Nvidia’s lineup.

A Note On The Real-World Performance

RTX 5090 Vs RTX 4090 official benchmarks — Looking at NVIDIA’s official benchmarks from the CES announcement 2025. (Source: NVIDIA)

Linus Tech Tips’ exclusive first look at the new card showed that it performed almost twice as well as the RTX 4090 in Cyberpunk. Though, as Linus mentioned, this showcase was done with curated settings, the results were still very impressive.

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RTX 5070 Can’t Beat RTX 4090 Without Using Multi Frame Gen, Admits Nvidia Dev

January 8, 2025

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Nvidia’s CEO claimed that the RTX 5070 will offer performance similar to the 4090.
The former is priced at only $549, while the latter costs $1499.
Due to the massive price difference, this bold claim sparked debate on many social media platforms, but it has been clarified that the 5070 won’t be able to beat the 4090 without DLSS4 multi-frame generation.

Nvidia has officially unveiled the 5000 series, and it seems that AI will be the future. The hardware upgrades from the previous generation are limited, as most focus went into AI, leading to the development of multi-frame generation.

There have been some talks going on in the industry that the RTX 5070 will have a similar or maybe even better performance than the RTX 4090, even though it is priced at only $549.

While Nvidia’s CEO made this claim that the 5070 would have a similar performance to the 4090, fans weren’t convinced, and it started a debate. However, we finally have some answers, as the graphics card can’t beat RTX 4090 without utilizing multi-frame generation.

Why it matters: Nvidia dived headfirst into the whole AI thing, and now it is proving itself to the world. There is a reason why it is the second most valuable company in the world.

RTX 5070 Offers Significant Improvements Over Its Predecessor

Fans have been constantly asking this question on different social media platforms: can a $549 card really give the same performance as a $1499 card? The answer should be pretty obvious, but AI is a scary thing.

The fake frames that come from the DLSS 4 multi-frame generation are the main reason why there is a performance similarity; otherwise, the hardware difference is huge.

The Verge has conducted a thorough report on the matter as it has interviewed the senior technical product manager at Nvidia, Lars Weinand. He explained that even though through neural rendering and DLSS 4, the RTX 5070 can match the performance of the RTX 4090, it can’t beat it in every single configuration.

Using neural rendering and DLSS 4, we can reach performance levels [on an RTX 5070] that were only possible with an RTX 4090. This does not mean that the RTX 5070 can beat an RTX 4090 in every single way and in every single configuration.

-Lars Weinand

Nvidia RTX 4090 vs RTX 5070 — 5070 Can Only Compete With 4090 Via The DLSS 4

This isn’t a surprise, as Nvidia isn’t going to offer a card for $549 with better hardware than one that costs $1499. So, while there may be similar performance, you will not see RTX 4090 level of rasterization.

Also, if a game doesn’t support the DLSS 4, the difference in performance will be pretty obvious to you. DLSS 3 helps generate a new image using frame generation every time a new image is rendered.

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On the other hand, DLSS 4 utilizes multi-frame generation, which helps generate 3 additional frames for every rendered frame. The DLSS 4, as of now, is a mystery as it is said to “predicts the future.” It might just shock the fandom even more in the coming months.

What do you think about Nvidia’s claim that the RTX 4070 offers similar performance to the RTX 4090? What did you think about the RTX 5000 series? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers forums.

G.SKILL Previews ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Crosshair Hitting DDR5-10600 With 48GB Memory

January 8, 2025

[Press Release] G.Skill has teamed up with the ASUS ROG team to test the limits of the ROG Crosshair X870E motherboard.

G.Skill DDR5-10600 — Overclocker Safedisk’s Latest Record Is A Major Achievement

The popular ASUS overclocker Safedisk has been able to use this motherboard to achieve DDR5-10600 speed using a 48GB(2x24GB) kit with the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G processor running the Memtest stress test.

G.Skill DDR5-6800 — All The Recent Records Utilized The ASUS ROG X870E Crosshair

Additionally, G.Skill has showcased DDR5-6800 CL28-40-38-55 48GB(2x24GB) at 1.65V with a 1:1 UCLK/ MCLK ratio. This particular result was achieved with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and the same ROG Crosshair motherboard. G.Skill also confirms that various other overclock records have been achieved.

TeamGroup Introduces T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD In Huge 8TB Capacity

January 8, 2025

[Press Release] TeamGroup’s T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD is getting a new variant with a whopping 8TB of storage. With extremely fast speeds of up to 13,500MB/s read and 11,000MB/s write, this SSD packs enough of a punch to blast through any and every task.

TeamGroup T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD — More Updates On The T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD 8TB Edition Will Be Shared Soon

Also included in the package is TeamGroup’s T-Force AirFlow 1 cooler. This SSD cooler keeps the T-Force GE Pro running cool under extreme loads, ensuring sustained speed. The cooling is further aided by a patented graphene heatsink.

Elsewhere, security isolation technology promises protection from malicious threats, and the SMART monitoring software allows you to keep tabs on SSDs’ health and performance. With all this at its disposal, the TeamGroup T-Force GE Pro PCIe 5.0 SSD is the complete package. Follow this link to find out more about the SSD.

Nvidia CEO Teases Desktop CPU Plans, Corroborating Past Rumors

January 8, 2025

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims that the company indeed has plans to enter the PC CPU market.
However, he is not ready to reveal what exactly they are but reassures that Nvidia intends to make it a mainstream product.
He also believes PC manufacturers will jump in to make it available to end users, along with Nvidia’s promised support.

Nvidia has slowly cemented itself as a giant in the GPU market space, influencing both the gaming industry and the AI scene over the years. Its massive presence has made competition extremely difficult.

Now, the company wants to up the ante by entering the desktop CPU market to challenge the competition and further dominate the market.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has expressed plans to penetrate the PC CPU scene by releasing a mass-produced processor. The firm only recently launched the Linux-based AI computer dubbed Project Digits, which features a staggering 20-core Arm CPU.

Why it matters: Nvidia entering the desktop CPU market could completely shift the scales of the current competition. Currently, AMD is steadily increasing its influence by stealing Intel’s market shares month by month.

Nvidia revealed its new AI PC, Project Digits, meant for AI developers.

A report by Reuters claims that Jensen Huang addressed investors with the answer that the company indeed has plans for its desktop CPU. However, he claimed that he would ‘wait to tell you’ what they are.

He further reassures: ‘You know, obviously we have plans,’ and elaborates that Nvidia wants to make that a “mainstream product”.

We’ll support it with all the things that we do to support professional and high-quality software, and the PC (manufacturers) will make it available to end users.

-Jensen Huang

It’s worth noting that Nvidia has already expressed plans to enter the PC CPU market in the past to compete with giants like Intel and AMD. Many rumors regarding the GPU maker’s work on an ARM-based processor for PCs have circulated for a while.

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Do you think Nvidia’s foray into the PC CPU market could ultimately shift the entire gaming industry, or will it have minimal effects? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

Sony Now Has More Live-Action And TV Shows Planned Than Video Games

January 8, 2025

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Sony’s focus has shifted from first-party PS5 titles to live-action adaptations, with more ongoing movie and TV projects than upcoming games.
Major adaptations include Horizon New Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima Legends, and Until Dawn, as well as a sequel to Uncharted.

While Sony had a great start to the PlayStation 5 generation, with multiple big titles like God of War Ragnarok and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 released earlier this generation, their first-party titles have now reached a somewhat stale state.

That being said, the gaming giant seems fully focused on live-action projects. Sony now has more live-action development projects than video games.

Why it matters: One of the biggest reasons PlayStation has been at the forefront of gaming consoles is its huge catalog of first-party games. However, that statement no longer holds true because of its commitment to live-action projects.

Sony made several major announcements at CES, revealing adaptations for its popular IPs. Helldivers 2 is getting a live-action movie, though details remain scarce. Columbia Pictures is developing a Horizon New Dawn movie retelling Aloy’s story in collaboration with PlayStation Productions.

Ghost of Tsushima Legends was also revealed as an anime adaptation under Aniplex Studio. It will adapt the game’s Legends mode.

The Until Dawn movie, now in post-production, will tell a new story set in the game’s universe. The Last of Us Season 2 teaser was also revealed, set for release in April. Meanwhile, Gravity Rush is getting a live-action adaptation, though an animated approach seemed more fitting.

Twisted Metal Season 2 has wrapped filming and is expected this year. Sequels for Uncharted and Gran Turismo are also in early development at Columbia Pictures.

However, God of War’s TV adaptation on Prime has faced repeated delays since its 2022 announcement and remains in early production. Similarly, updates on the Days Gone live-action adaptation, reported by Deadline in 2022, are still awaited.

Compared to 7 movie adaptations and multiple other TV shows, Sony only has 3 first-party titles planned for the PlayStation 5. Ghost of Yotei is the only title planned for a 2025 release date, while not much is known about Marvel’s Wolverine and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

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Sony may announce more titles later this year at a PlayStation Showcase or a State of Play, but those projects are still far from being released. This also brings us to the case of PlayStation 5 Pro, which has no titles to showcase its power aside from the current remasters that Sony has planned.

What do you think about Sony’s shift towards the big screen? Let us know in the comments down below, or join the discussion at the official Tech4Gamers forum.