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There are no comments yet PlayStation Network users are reporting accounts being blocked without warning or explanation from Sony. According to Rozetked, dozens of complaints appeared on X, Reddit and the ResetEra forum. User accounts are blocked without explanation, and they do not receive notification of this by email. [caption id="attachment_85676" align="aligncenter" width="780"] PlayStation[/caption] PlayStation users report permanent bans without explanation from Sony Reports come from the US, Europe and Australia. It is not yet clear on what principle the blocking occurs. Users confirm that they cannot appeal the blocking or withdraw money from the wallet. The support service works intermittently due to the large influx of users. One of them received the following response: “This account has been permanently suspended from PlayStation Network due to violations of the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement.” Sony has not yet commented on the situation.

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There will be configurations with 16 and 32 GB of RAM The official premiere of Intel Core Ultra processors from the Meteor Lake family will take place soon - on December 15, so advertisements describing new laptop models based on the new CPUs are starting to appear in online stores. Thus, one of the retailers revealed the characteristics of the future gaming Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024. [caption id="attachment_85317" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Asus ROG Zephyrus G16[/caption] While the 2023 model number is GU604, the 2024 model number is GU605. The top configuration will have a 16-core Ultra 9 185H (6 large cores, 8 small cores and 2 more ultra-low power cores), complemented by a dGPU GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop. The laptop will have two slots for RAM: the basic version has only 16 GB, but there is also an option with 32 GB of RAM. The configuration also includes a 1 TB SSD. But, unfortunately, there are no prices yet. Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 has a Core Ultra 9 processor and GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop [caption id="attachment_85319" align="aligncenter" width="659"] Asus ROG Zephyrus G16[/caption] The official premiere of Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 will most likely take place on the same day that the processors will be presented.

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So far only Radeon RX 460 You can connect a full desktop discrete graphics card   to a Raspberry Pi 5 single board computer for $60. [caption id="attachment_85125" align="aligncenter" width="780"] GeForce RTX 4090 to Raspberry Pi 5[/caption] This is exactly what channel author Jeff Geerling implemented by connecting a Radeon RX 460 adapter to his Pi 5. And it all worked. True, achieving this is not so easy. Of course, the Raspberry Pi 5 itself does not have a PCIe slot, and indeed there are no classic slots at all. But since this is a Raspberry Pi, its capabilities can be expanded with various modules, adapters, and other things. That is, you can even connect a GeForce RTX 4090 to Raspberry Pi 5? To connect the video card, the author of the project used the uPCity module, which is not yet commercially available, but will appear in time. In addition, of course, the card needed to implement additional power. https://youtu.be/BLg-1w2QayU It’s difficult to say whether someone needs such a solution for practical purposes, since the Raspberry Pi 5 was created for experiments, but the ability to connect a discrete video card in itself is already a big plus.

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Snapdragon 8 Gen3 gradually takes over the rankings The team of the popular AnTuTu benchmark has published its monthly ranking of the most productive flagship Android smartphones. The ranking for November 2023 shows serious changes - a change of leader and more. [caption id="attachment_85119" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Red Magic 9 Pro+[/caption] In October, Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 platform were leading by a wide margin, but in November they only took 7th and 6th places, respectively. The newest Red Magic 9 Pro+, also based on Snapdragon 8 Gen3, took first place. Second and third places went to Vivo X100 with MediaTek Dimensity 9300 and iQOO 12 with Snapdragon 8 Gen3. The latest Red Magic 9 Pro+ left no chance for Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro Then there are iQOO 12 Pro, Vivo X100 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14, OnePlus 11S, OnePlus Ace 2 Pro and Vivo X90 Pro+. [caption id="attachment_85121" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Red Magic 9 Pro+[/caption] Statistics collected from November 1 to November 30, 2023. The AnTuTu ranking uses average scores rather than top scores. For each smartphone, the results of at least 1000 tests were taken into account - models with fewer tests are not included in the rating.

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But the configuration can be changed The GeForce RTX 4090 D (Dragon) video card , which will be created specifically for the Chinese market and will not be subject to US sanctions, will receive the same GPU as the current version.  [caption id="attachment_85108" align="aligncenter" width="600"] GeForce RTX 4090 D[/caption] GeForce RTX 4090 D (Dragon) will retain the same AD102 GPU as the original model According to insider MEGAsizeGPU, it will be AD102, but in a different version. If the RTX 4090 initially used the AD102-300, which was then replaced by the AD102-301, then the new product will receive the AD102-250. Typically Nvidia changes the index number depending on the number of changes. That is, AD102-250 will be noticeably different from AD102-300/301. Unfortunately, it is still unclear what exactly.  Let us remember that the sanctions mean that the GeForce RTX 4090 D (Dragon) should have performance below 4800 TOPS, but this is an aggregate figure for different modes. Nvidia can reduce this figure in various ways, including cutting the core and reducing frequencies.  Insider MEGAsizeGPU previously spoke about the launch of the RTX 4060 and RTX 4060 Ti before the announcement, as well as the timing of these models entering the market. 

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Path tracing is very demanding Despite the fact that the release of the PlayStation 6 is still quite far away, some information about this console is gradually appearing on the Internet. According to the latest information, the console will support Ray Tracing Reconstruction technology and effects based on path tracing.  [caption id="attachment_85100" align="alignnone" width="600"] PlayStation 6[/caption] As a reminder, path tracing is actually a more resource-intensive and technologically advanced version of ray tracing, and Ray Tracing Reconstruction is a technology for improving the quality of ray tracing effects.  That is, even the PlayStation 6 will not give us games in native 4K at 60 fps? Sony itself recently said that path tracing will be used more and more in games and will eventually become the norm, just as regular ray tracing is now the norm. True, as we have already noted, path tracing is an even more resource-intensive technology, and consoles, as we know, are never super-efficient.  To understand the essence, you can look at Cyberpunk 2077, which supports path tracing. If the RTX 4090 in 4K at maximum quality settings and with ray tracing effects without DLSS shows a result of only 36 fps, then with path tracing effects it is already only 20 fps, that is, a drop of 45%! 

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It is 60% smaller than the original PS5 The new version of the PlayStation 5, released by Sony in November 2023, is not much smaller than the original model of the console. Not everyone was happy with how much the PlayStation 5 Slim has shrunk . Enthusiast modder Not From Concrete managed to put the Japanese manufacturer to shame by showing how to reduce the size of consoles. [caption id="attachment_85008" align="aligncenter" width="780"] PlayStation 5[/caption] He introduced the Tiny PlayStation 5, a tiny special version of the console, which is positioned as the smallest PS5 with a removable optical drive. It is 60% smaller than the standard PS5. Learn, Sony: the smallest PlayStation 5 with a removable optical drive is presented It is based on the PlayStation 5 version of the CFI 1200 with a smaller motherboard. It also uses a smaller M.2 SSD with a maximum length of 42 mm, a modified cooling system with a Blackridge radiator and a 120 mm Noctua fan. The power supply has been replaced with a smaller 250W model from HD Plex to save space. https://youtu.be/uUkn_y73U_M The drive is placed in a separate case so that, if necessary, it can be connected or removed at any time to facilitate transportation. Despite the smaller cooling system, the temperature of the Ryzen chip remains below 60 degrees Celsius during games, but the Noctua fan runs at maximum speed, so this mini version of the PlayStation 5 is louder than the regular version. Let us recall that while developing the PlayStation 5 Slim, Sony reduced the body size by 30% and reduced the weight by 24%. In addition to support for a removable drive, the new version of the console has some improvements, such as a 1 TB solid-state drive and two USB Type-C ports.

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This follows from the OS source code for PS Portal The portable gaming console PlayStation Portal, as you know, does not require or have a powerful chip, since games run on PS5. Disassembly showed that PS Portal is based on a certain Qualcomm processor. Now it is reported that this is a regular Snapdragon SoC.  [caption id="attachment_84295" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Sony PlayStation game console[/caption] The new Sony PlayStation game console turns out to be based on the Snapdragon 680 The source code of the console's operating system suggests that we are talking about the Snapdragon 680, although earlier there was information about the Snapdragon 662. However, in terms of configuration these are almost identical platforms, but the first is produced at 6 nm standards versus 11 nm for the second, so it is more likely first option.  The Snapdragon 680 has four Cortex-A73 and four Cortex-A55 cores. This SoC scores about 300,000 points in AnTuTu 10, that is, this is a rather modest solution, but PS Portal does not require anything productive.

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This follows from the OS source code for PS Portal The portable gaming console PlayStation Portal, as you know, does not require or have a powerful chip, since games run on PS5. Disassembly showed that PS Portal is based on a certain Qualcomm processor. Now it is reported that this is a regular Snapdragon SoC.  [caption id="attachment_84295" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Sony PlayStation game console[/caption] The new Sony PlayStation game console turns out to be based on the Snapdragon 680 The source code of the console's operating system suggests that we are talking about the Snapdragon 680, although earlier there was information about the Snapdragon 662. However, in terms of configuration these are almost identical platforms, but the first is produced at 6 nm standards versus 11 nm for the second, so it is more likely first option.  The Snapdragon 680 has four Cortex-A73 and four Cortex-A55 cores. This SoC scores about 300,000 points in AnTuTu 10, that is, this is a rather modest solution, but PS Portal does not require anything productive.

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This follows from the OS source code for PS Portal The portable gaming console PlayStation Portal, as you know, does not require or have a powerful chip, since games run on PS5. Disassembly showed that PS Portal is based on a certain Qualcomm processor. Now it is reported that this is a regular Snapdragon SoC.  [caption id="attachment_84295" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Sony PlayStation game console[/caption] The new Sony PlayStation game console turns out to be based on the Snapdragon 680 The source code of the console's operating system suggests that we are talking about the Snapdragon 680, although earlier there was information about the Snapdragon 662. However, in terms of configuration these are almost identical platforms, but the first is produced at 6 nm standards versus 11 nm for the second, so it is more likely first option.  The Snapdragon 680 has four Cortex-A73 and four Cortex-A55 cores. This SoC scores about 300,000 points in AnTuTu 10, that is, this is a rather modest solution, but PS Portal does not require anything productive.

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The average score from users was 87/100 At the beginning of the month, unnoticed by many, the shooter RoboCop: Rogue City was released, which was liked by many players. In two weeks, the project was tested by 435,000 players, and the number of game sessions exceeded 2.7 million. Game studio Teyon and publisher Nacon stated that the game was very successful. [caption id="attachment_84037" align="aligncenter" width="780"] game[/caption] Alain Falk, CEO of Nacon, spoke about the success of the project: “RoboCop: Rogue City exceeded our expectations and was a real success from Nacon's point of view. We are very proud to have been able to work with Teyon on this game. We would also like to thank MGM for the trust they have placed in us throughout this collaboration, as well as all the players who contributed to making this release such a great success." RoboCop: Rogue City immerses the player in Old Detroit some time after the events of the second film. In this new first-person adventure, the player must restore law and order to a city thrown into chaos by the arrival of a new crime lord. The gameplay combines combat, field investigations and side quests. A real gift for fans and the best game in this universe, if the reviews are to be believed. The Teyon team left players with numerous references to the world of RoboCop, such as iconic locations, weapons and characters. Actor Peter Weller gave his voice to the cyborg policeman. https://youtu.be/s5V9pIAg2ZE It is also interesting that critics rated the project 72/100 (50 reviews), but almost 200 users on Metacritic gave the game a total of 87/100. In reviews and reviews, RoboCop: Rogue City is called the best game in this universe, the best shooter of recent years and the best superhero game of 2023.

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It will be presented this week The Red Magic 9 Pro series will be officially released on November 23rd. As the press conference approaches, company representatives publish more and more teasers. Red Magic Mobile has officially announced that the Red Magic 9 Pro series will come with 165W Magic Flash fast charging, which can charge the battery to 100% in 16 minutes. This is the fastest charging speed for batteries of similar capacity. To ensure stability and safety during high-power charging, the Red Magic 8 Pro series uses charge sharing technology to avoid heating in one area and reduce temperature rise with three parallel streams. [caption id="attachment_83839" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Red Magic 9 Pro[/caption] A unique flagship with a “flat” camera and a screen without cutouts In terms of battery life, the Red Magic 9 Pro series packs a large 6500mAh battery in an 8.9mm thick body. The official claims that "total battery life exceeds 2 days and 2 nights." The back of the Red Magic 9 Pro uses exclusive custom-made integrated Red Magic glass, which is processed through 15 processes to achieve a seamless design of the body back glass and lens glass without any protrusions or recesses for the camera. The front panel is also hole-free thanks to the in-display camera. Earlier it became known that the smartphone became the fastest in the AnTuTu benchmark .

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Added relevant search filters Valve has added support for Sony DualShock and DualSense gamepads in the latest Steam client update, and has also integrated identity APIs to give developers and players the tools and information they need. In addition, Valve has also added controller-related filters. Players can choose games that support DualShock and DualSense. [caption id="attachment_83820" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Sony DualShock and DualSense gamepads[/caption] Steam has added support for Sony DualShock and DualSense gamepads Last year, controllers were used in more than three billion Steam gaming sessions: 60% were Xbox controllers; 27% - controllers for PlayStation; the remaining 13% was divided between the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch Pro and hundreds of other controllers. Four years ago, during the same period (until November 2019), there were 990 million gaming sessions with controllers: Xbox - 76%; PlayStation - 19%.

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Just in time for the launch of the Super models As you know, Nvidia will stop mass production of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080 before the release of the Super models. Graphics card makers reportedly expect supplies of the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080 to run out no later than December. Apparently these reserves are small. This is because Nvidia began to reduce production some time ago, which is confirmed by information from Board Chanel. [caption id="attachment_83466" align="aligncenter" width="780"] GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080[/caption] GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080 stocks will be exhausted before the end of the year According to their data, Nvidia did not allocate a significant number of GPUs for the RTX 4080 to manufacturers in the current quarter, and GPU shipments for the RTX 4070 Ti were quite insignificant. Anyway, the RTX 40 Super models will be shown in early January, so everything is planned out pretty well.

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The developers promise more than 20 new features in the new Red Magic OS 9.0 firmware The creators of the Red Magic 9 Pro smartphone continue to reveal details about the new product. This time we are talking about the software component: the smartphone will receive the Red Magic OS 9.0 interface based on Android 14, which the developers call “the freshest, smoothest and smartest system in the history of Red Magic.” [caption id="attachment_83233" align="aligncenter" width="534"] Red Magic 9 Pro[/caption] Details about Red Magic 9 Pro There are also numbers: more than 20 new functions will appear in the firmware (apparently, most will relate to games in one way or another, since the smartphone is aimed specifically at gamers), and the smoothness of the interface will increase by 30%. [caption id="attachment_83234" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Red Magic 9 Pro[/caption] Red Magic 9 Pro will be presented in Beijing on November 23. The smartphone will be the world's first model on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with a flat rear panel (the camera will not protrude beyond it at all) and a “clean” screen (that is, without cutouts - with an under-screen front camera).

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Previously, Rockstar promised to release a trailer in December At The Game Awards on December 7, 2023, the long-awaited premiere of the debut trailer for GTA VI may take place. The gaming publication Kotaku writes about this, which explains why the game can be shown there. Journalists justify their opinion by the fact that the Rockstar Games studio, responsible for the development of GTA VI, is among the members of the advisory board of The Game Awards. This implies that Rockstar Games is guaranteed to be at the event, where it could steal the show with its debut trailer. Let us remember that Grand Theft Auto V was released more than 10 years ago and became one of the most successful games in history, and fans have been waiting for the announcement of the sixth part for several years. [caption id="attachment_82785" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Grand Theft Auto VI[/caption] Grand Theft Auto VI may steal the show at The Game Awards. The Game Awards' 2023 advisory board list also includes other gaming industry influencers such as Japanese game designer Hideo Kojima, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, and Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft. The Game Awards ceremony will be broadcast live on various platforms including Twitch and YouTube. The event is expected to attract a large crowd, so many agree that the Game Awards could be the perfect place to debut the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Previously, Rockstar stated that the first trailer would be published in December.