Razer has introduced a new version of their BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical gaming keyboard, which is now more durable and reliable. The new BlackWidow model boasts IP54 rating, which means it is protected against accidental water spillage and harmful dust particles. The Razer BlackWidow retains the individually backlit green LCD keys. Each keys can be customized using Razer's Synapse software, which provides a wide range of dynamic lighting effects such as Wave, Ripple, Reactive, Starlight and more. Gamers will also be able to create various lighting profiles through the lighting effect configurator. The keyboard also comes equipped with Mechanical Green Switches, and has a rated lifespan of up to 80 million keystrokes. Razer BlackWidow features
Razer Mechanical Switches with 50 g actuation force (Razer Green)
80 million keystroke lifespan
Water- and Dust-Resistant – IP54 certified
10 key roll-over anti-ghosting
Razer Synapse enabled
Individually backlit keys with dynamic lighting effects
Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
Gaming mode option
1000 Hz Ultrapolling
Approximate size: 203 mm / 7.98 in. (Length) x 153 mm / 6.02 in. (Width) x 60 mm / 2.36 in. (Height)
Approximate weight: 348 g / 0.77 lbs with cable
The water and dust resistant Razer BlackWidow is priced at $109.99 (Rs. 7,000) and is now available in the U.S via Razer's online store. It will be available worldwide before the end of this year.
Microsoft introduced the Xbox One S, an upgraded version of the original Xbox One internationally back in August 2016. And now after a long delay, the Xbox One S has hit the Indian market. The Xbox One S is now up for pre-order on Amazon India, Flipkart and select retailers, and will ship from October 5. Microsoft is offering the Xbox One S Forza Horizon 3 Bundle, which will be available in 500GB and 1TB storage options priced at Rs. 29,990 and Rs. 34,990 respectively. Those who pre-order will also get two addition games – Gears of War 4 and Battlefield 1. It also comes bundled with 14-day trial membership of Xbox Live Gold. As mentioned earlier, the Xbox One S is an upgraded version of Xbox One X, and is 40 percent smaller, and comes in white color. The Xbox One S comes with 4K Ultra HD video support (including 4K Ultra HD Bluray) and HDR capabilities for both gaming and video for richer and more luminous color in games, built-in power supply and an IR Blaster. The gaming console comes with an optional stand that allows it to be placed horizontally or vertically. There's 3 x USB ports and (one on the front) and controller pairing button on the front. The dedicated Kinect port has been removed from the back. However, Kinect for Xbox will still be compatible with Xbox One S via the Xbox Kinect Adapter for USB connection. It also comes with a also comes with a newly designed Xbox wireless Controller. It has the same White color scheme as the console, but has textured grips on the back and Bluetooth connectivity, which both adds more wireless range when used with Xbox One S. All Xbox One games, accessories and Xbox Live services will work with the new Xbox One S.
Microsoft introduced its most powerful gaming console Xbox One X, at the annual E3 2017, back in June. Now the console is up for pre-order starting at $499. In addition, Microsoft is also rolling out a special edition called Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition for a limited time. To recall Xbox One X was referred to as Project Scorpio during its development. The hardware inside is the same as the original model, but the difference is in-terms of aesthetic. The Project Scorpio Edition has a "sophisticated and dynamic graphic pattern across the exterior, vertical stand, and “Project Scorpio” printed on both the console and controller." It is priced same as the regular model, starting at $499.
Microsoft XBox One X / Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition features The Xbox One X features six teraflops of processing power, topping arch rival Sony's Play Station 4 Pro's four teraflops. It is equipped with 2.3GHz octa-core processor and 128GB GDDR5 RAM, and has a memory bandwidth of 326 GB/s. It is capable of running 4K games at 60fps. However, 1080p display can even take the advantage of the enhanced hardware, as Xbox One X can perform "super sampling". The console offers complete 4K entertainment package with 4K UHD for Blu-ray drive and streamed content, HDR support for gaming and video, spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support for enhanced sound experience. Other specs include advanced liquid cooling system, built-in power supply, 3 x USB 3.0 ports and IR blaster. The console can be placed horizontally and vertically with an optional stand.
Moving on, Microsoft also announced that it now has over 100 Xbox One game titles ready and enhanced for the Xbox One X. Some of the notable games include Halo 5, NBA 2K18, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, ReCore: Definitive Edition, FIFA 18, Star Wars Battlefront II, Below and remastered versions of Disneyland Adventures, Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure and Zoo Tycoon. You can check out the complete list here. Pricing and availability The Xbox One X Project Scorpio Limited Edition is priced at $499 (Rs. 31,970) / 449 GBP / 499 EUR and is now available for pre-order from Xbox.com, Amazon (US), Amazon (UK), Best Buy, Gamestop, Target, Walmart among others, and will start rolling out November 7.
Sony's game-streaming service PlayStation Now is getting support for PS4 games. The company has added 20 PS4 gaming titles to PlayStation library, taking the total number of titles available to stream more than 500. Previously, the PlayStation Now library was limited to PlayStation 3 titles. The addition of PS4 games will allow subscribers to stream and play PS4 games on Windows PC. Here's the full list of all of the new PS4 games available as of today on PlayStation Now. Killzone Shadow Fall God of War 3 Remastered Saints Row IV: Re-Elected WWE 2K16 Tropico 5 Ultra Street Fighter IV F1 2015 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Evolve MX vs ATV Supercross Encore Resogun Helldivers Broken Age Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition Grim Fandango Remastered Akiba’s Beat Castlestorm Definitive Edition Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky Nidhogg Super Mega Baseball PlayStation Now subscription cost $19.99 per month, but Sony is bringing back the less expensive $9.99 offer for the first month for new subscribers only. A one-year subscription will cost $99.99. The offer will be available until September 22, 2017. Source
Sony at E3 2017, announced PlayLink, a new way to play
games with family and friends. The new platform lets you connect your
smartphone or tablet to the PS4 console for playing multi-player games.
PlayLink
gaming titles are designed to be played in a fun and interactive way in
a social setting with your friends and family, and the games collection
vary from gritty crime thrillers to quick-fire quizzes. The games take
advantage of the smartphone or tablet device’s touchscreen and camera
capabilities.
PlayLink games turn your smartphone or tablet into
a versatile controller – you can swipe, pinch, drag, tilt, rotate or
even snap selfies and draw crafty doodles, depending on the game. To
play PlayLink games, you have to install the free companion app on your
smartphone or tablet.
Sony also announced five titles: That's You, , Hidden Agenda, Knowledge is Power, Frantics and SingStar Celebration.
That's
You is an audacious comedy quiz game that features over 1,000 questions
and challenges you and up to five friends to get personal and find out
what you really think about each other. It will be the first PlayLink game, and will be available for PlayStation Plus members free of cost starting on July 4.
Hidden
Agenda is a narrative-driven detective thriller with chilling moral
dilemmas that may determine life or death. Up to six of you can join in
to make tough decisions about how the story unfolds, but not all of you will be working towards the same objective. In
Knowledge is Power you have to answer a variety of trivia questions and
outsmarts up to five opponents. Franatics is an arcade-style fun and
manic mini-game, where you and up to three friends have to face off in a
variety of challenges. Bluff, battle, negotiate and co-operate your way
to victory, but beware – mischievous host The Fox is also on hand to
stir things up.
SingStar Celebration is the perfect playlist to
any party, be it your birthday, New Year's Ever or Christmas, with up to
eight players able to join in the fun. Use your SingStar mic or combine
your smartphone with the SingStar Mic App to hit the high notes with
upbeat tracks.
Microsoft at its E3 2017 conference, has finally introduced Xbox One X (formerly code-named "Project Scorpio"), the most powerful gaming console to date. The company says, Xbox One X is 40 percent more powerful than any other console. It has the same design as Xbox One S, but is smaller in size, comes in only Black color, and packs powerful hardware. The Xbox One X features six teraflops of processing power, topping Sony Play Station 4 Pro's four teraflops. It is equipped with 2.3GHz octa-core processor and 128GB GDDR5 RAM, and has a memory bandwidth of 326 GB/s. It is capable of running 4K games at 60fps. However, 1080p display can even take the advantage of the enhanced hardware, as Xbox One X can perform "super sampling". The console offers complete 4K entertainment package with 4K UHD for Blu-ray drive and streamed content, HDR support for gaming and video, spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support for enhanced sound experience. Other specs include advanced liquid cooling system, built-in power supply, 3 x USB 3.0 ports and IR blaster. The console can be placed horizontally and vertically with an optional stand. Microsoft also says that current Xbox One game and accessories will work with with XBox One X. At launch, Microsoft is also offering Xbox One X Enhanced versions of existing Xbox One games including Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, Minecraft, Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy 15, Rocket League, each upgraded to take advantage of Xbox One X’s additional performance. In addition, The company also introduced 22 game titles that would be exclusive to Xbox One X, that include Crackdown 3, Forza Motorsport 7, Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Metro Exodus, Anthem, Cuphead, Sea of Thieves, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Life is Strange: Before the Storm, and many more. The Xbox One X has been priced at $499 USD / 449 GBP / 499 EUR / 599 CAD/ 649 AUD and will hit the markets starting November 7. Every Xbox One X unit will come with a 1TB hard drive, a matching Xbox Wireless Controller, HDMI cable, power supply, a 1-month free Xbox Game Pass subscription and a 14-day free Xbox Live Gold membership.
Microsoft has revealed more details about its next gen Xbox codenamed Project Scorpio, which it touts to be the "most powerful console" ever, a crown that is currently held by Sony's PS4 Pro. Project Scorpio will run at six TeraFlops of graphics processing power to render 4K graphics at 60fps, which is more than PlayStation 4 Pro's 4.2 teraflops, or the first gen Xbox's 1.23 teraflops. For the unknown, Teraflops allows the console to runs games at higher resolutions with better frame-rates. The performance of Project Scorpio will be handled by an octa-core processor with eight custom x86 cores running at 2.3GHz, a Microsoft's custom GPU engine with 40 customized compute units clocked at 1172MHz that is higher than PS4 Pro's 911MHz and Xbox One's 853MHz. Xbox Scorpio's x86 cores is said to be 31 percent faster than the Xbox One’s Jaguar cores. Also Microsoft will be sticking to the AMD's Jaguar based processor, and not the new Ryzen, which many had hoped for. The console will pack 12GB of GDDR5 RAM (PS4 Pro has 8GB) and will have a bandwidth of 326GB/s. It will come with 1TB HDD, same as Xbox One and PS4 Pro. Like PS4 Pro, it will be capable of running 4K-native HDR games like PS4 Pro and support higher-res virtual reality. Project Scorpio will also feature an HDMI port like Xbox One S, and will not have dedicated Kinect port. It will also get a 4K Ultra HD Blue-ray optical drive. To keep the system cool, it will have vapor-chamber cooling system inside, a cooling technology used in high-end PCs. All this will be packed into a 'compact' system, which will include a integrated power supply system.
Xbox Scorpio Specifications CPU: Eight custom x86 cores running at 2.3GHz GPU: 40 customized compute units at 1172MHz Memory: 12GB GDDR5 | Memory Bandwidth 326GB/s Hard Drive: 1TB Optical Drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray Microsoft will announce the Xbox Project Scorpio at E3 2017 expo in June, and the console will hit the market later this year. Source | Via
Razer is upgrading its 17-inch Blade Pro top-end gaming laptop with Kaby Lake processor, faster memory and a higher price tag. The new Razer Blade Pro comes with an overclockable quad-core Kaby Lake Core i7-7820HQ (2.9GHz base / 3.9 GHz Turbo) and the 32GB RAM has received a bump to 2667MHz from the 2133MHz of the previous model. Razer says that you can overclock the CPU core to 4.3GHz by enabling "High Performance Mode". It also gets THX certification for both screen and audio jack. Razer says that Blade Pro is the first laptop to be qualified for THX Mobile certification which is "an accreditation reserved for high-performance mobile phones, tablets and laptops". The Razer Blade Pro's screen has been calibrated and tested for resolution, color accuracy and video playback performance via THX processes. Similarly the audio jack meets THX requirements for voltage output, frequency response, distortion, signal-to-noise ratio, and crosstalk that guarantees clear sound through headphones. As for the rest of the specs, nothing has changed. The Razer Blade Pro comes with 17.3-inch IGZO 4K display with G-Sync support, multiple SSD options (512GB/1TB/2TB) and NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1080 graphics (8GB GDDR5X VRAM). It includes Killer wireless (802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 4.1), Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, 3 x USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card rearder and 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port. The upgraded Razer Blade Pro will be available in April starting at $3,999. For comparison, the original model was priced $3,699. New Razer Blade Pro gaming laptop specifications
