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November 2018 NPD: Nintendo Switch outsells PS4 in dollar sales

November 2018 NPD: Nintendo Switch outsells PS4 in dollar sales

November was another big month for video game hardware. Nintendo Switch outsold the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in terms of dollar sales, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group.

But this wasn’t just a win for Nintendo. It turns out that all three major systems came away feeling good from the Thanksgiving holidays. For instance, PlayStation 4 was the top-selling console by units.

“For…

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Spyro Reignited Trilogy has stronger debut month than all past Spyro games combined

Spyro Reignited Trilogy has stronger debut month than all past Spyro games combined

Spyro the Dragon has some fire left in him. Spyro Reignited Trilogy was the No. 9 best-selling game in the U.S. in November, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. Reignited Trilogy’s launch month dollar sales were 30 percent higher than the launch month sales for all over Spyro games … combined. That doesn’t include the spinoff Skylanders series, the toys-to-life franchise that…

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PlayStation maintains top TV advertiser spot, but Nintendo and Xbox aren’t giving up

PlayStation maintains top TV advertiser spot, but Nintendo and Xbox aren’t giving up

As gifting season heats up, consoles have returned to TV in force. Although PlayStation is still far and away the biggest advertiser, both Nintendo and Xbox (who didn’t even make the leaderboard last month) are increasing their spends significantly to land on as many wish lists as possible.

GamesBeat has partnered with iSpot.tv, the real-time TV ad measurement company with attention and…

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ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove gets funky on March 1

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove gets funky on March 1

A new trailer for ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, which you can watch above, reveals that the new addition to the classic (and funky) series is coming out on March 1 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.

Back in the Groove was originally set for a late 2018 release date, but it is missing that mark by a bit. The new trailer, however, makes it look like the wait will be worth it. The…

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PlayStation Network is down: Sony attempting to fix the outage

PlayStation Network is down: Sony attempting to fix the outage

The PlayStation Network is offline, and Sony is working to get it repaired. This outage is affecting all of Sony’s PlayStation consoles and services. It has updated its status website to confirm that PSN is down.

“You may have some difficulty signing in or creating an account on PlayStation Network,” reads an update on the status site. “Our engineers are working to resolve the issue as soon as…

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PlayStation Classic review — 32-bit bliss even with the uneven library

PlayStation Classic review — 32-bit bliss even with the uneven library

Sony enters the retro console marketplace with the PlayStation Classic, a plug-and-play console that looks like a miniature version of Sony’s 1995 debut system. The PlayStation Classic comes out on December 3 and will cost $100.

Nintendo has helped make these mini consoles popular with its NES and SNES Classic Editions. The PlayStation Classic follows the same formula. You can connect the machine…

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Ace Combat 7 soars in VR with this flight stick

Ace Combat 7 soars in VR with this flight stick

Ace Combat 7’s PSVR mode is shaping up to offer a blockbuster experience that will play great with your regular DualShock 4. But, if you want the most immersive experience possible, you might want to consider grabbing this new flight stick.

Thrustmaster just announced the T.Flight Hotas 4 Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Edition for PS4, which is set to launch alongside the game on January 17th 2019.…

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GamesBeat Decides 103: It’s true; this Xbox has no disc

GamesBeat Decides 103: It’s true; this Xbox has no disc

It’s time for Thanksgiving here in the United States, and that means it’s time for naps and catching up on video games. Oh, and family or something. On this week’s GamesBeat Decides podcast, we talk about all of that and killing Sean Bean.

On this episode, co-host (and GamesBeat reviews editor) Mike Minotti talks about how much he is enjoying Pokémon — Let’s Go. Fellow co-host (and PC gaming…

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Satisfye’s Nintendo Switch grip improves the comfort for big hands

Satisfye’s Nintendo Switch grip improves the comfort for big hands

I have a friend who is too big. Just in general. He’s too tall to be allowed. This is a problem for him in many ways, I’m sure. But the only one I truly sympathize with him on is that his hands are too large for the Nintendo Switch in portable mode. Mine are also too big. I strained some muscles and ligaments playing that system for extended periods of time when Dead Cells came out. But he…

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PlayStation 4 sales pass 86.1 million in 5 years

PlayStation 4 sales pass 86.1 million in 5 years

Sony revealed today that the PlayStation 4 has sold over 86.1 million systems. The info came in a blog post celebrating the console’s fifth anniversary. The PS4 debuted on November 15, 2013 (I know you can probably do the math, but I’m just making sure).

The platform has also sold over 777.9 million copies of software. PlayStation 4 has had a steady stream of exclusives that have helped move…

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Xbox Game Pass gets 16 new games, including PUBG

Xbox Game Pass gets 16 new games, including PUBG

Microsoft announced that the Xbox Game Pass subscription is getting 16 new games, including PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

Akin to Netflix for movies, the Xbox Game Pass is a monthly subscription service for gamers that offers access to more than 100 games on an Xbox One game console for a monthly free. If you pay a monthly fee of $10 a month, you can download any of the games on the list.

The…

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is anime and a live service

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is anime and a live service

Nintendo launches the next Super Smash Bros. game next month. To get prepared for one of the most anticipated Switch games, the publisher held one of its Nintendo Direct video events today. During that presentation, it revealed the final fighters who will launch with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and its downloadable content plans. Nintendo also announced what we’ve always known was true deep down:…

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8BitDo’s N30 Pro 2 controller offers more design options

8BitDo’s N30 Pro 2 controller offers more design options

One of the best third-party controllers is getting an update. Peripheral company 8BitDo revealed its N30 Pro 2 gamepad today. This is a followup to its 8BitDo N30 Pro, but it has some significant new features that bring it in line with the excellent SN30 Pro.

The N30 Pro 2 is available for preorder now for $40. It begins shipping November 23. On the outside, it features the same chassis as the…

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Nintendo chief says beefing up Switch sales is the main task in his strategy

Nintendo chief says beefing up Switch sales is the main task in his strategy

Nintendo is doing what it can to keep sales going for the Switch, which sold a disappointing 5 million units in the last six months ended September 30. Nintendo’s new boss said in an analyst briefing that the Nintendo Switch remains on a stable growth trajectory.

Shuntaro Furukawa, who became president of Nintendo on June 28, said that the company’s strategy has been to introduce widen the number…

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PlayStation Classic’s full game list includes Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil

PlayStation Classic’s full game list includes Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil

Sony revealed the full list of the 20 games that will come with the PlayStation Classic. The micro console is coming out on December 3 and will cost $100.

Battle Arena Toshinden

Cool Boarders 2

Destruction Derby

Final Fantasy VII

Grand Theft Auto

Intelligent Qube

Jumping Flash

Metal Gear Solid

Mr Driller

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee

Rayman

Resident Evil Director’s Cut

Revelations: Persona

Ridge…

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Scuf Vantage review — This is no Xbox One Elite Controller

Scuf Vantage review — This is no Xbox One Elite Controller

Since Microsoft launched the Xbox One Elite Controller in 2015, PlayStation 4 owners have waited for something comparable. Many of those fans have pinned their hopes on Scuf Gaming’s new Vantage. This is a custom version of the PS4’s DualShock 4 that has many of the features of the Elite. It comes in a wireless model for $200 or a wired version for $170. It’s out now, but is it really the PS4’s…