Lenovo came flying into the portable game space with the Lenovo Legion Go last year. The design, speed, and versatility blew gamers away. Get ready for MORE! Lenovo has two sleek new Legion Go S’s, the Lenovo Legion Go S powered by Steam OS, and a new Lenovo Legion Go S Windows PC tablet for those who are all screen, no buttons!
One of the coolest things about how technology has become smaller and more portable is that we’re seeing an increasing number of super-powerful gaming devices that can go anywhere. Acer knows your gaming hardware matters, and they’re rolling out two new consoles and a controller to keep you rocking, rolling, and fragging away!
PC gaming works best with a powerful and customizable setup. Even if you’re gaming on the go, you want to make sure you’re dialed in comfortably; those zombies aren’t going to shoot themselves. Acer wants to ensure you’re ready for every virtual apocalypse (apocalypses? apocalypsi?) with three new Acer Predator Helios laptops and a new Acer Predator gaming monitor!
The annual Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, kicks off on Tuesday, and to celebrate the biggest tech event in the U.S., we’ve partnered with Lenovo to bring you an exciting CES 2025 giveaway! This is your chance to win one of five cutting-edge devices designed to elevate how you work, play, and create. From powerful laptops and a sleek 2-in-1 to a portable gaming handheld and a versatile tablet, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a gamer, or someone who loves staying productive on the go, these Lenovo prizes are packed with features to fit your lifestyle!
The Legion Go is an amazing and powerful gaming device; we’ve loved testing it at Gear Diary, and anyone else who has had the chance to play with it has been equally impressed. Lenovo knows the Legion Go is something special, so they’re expanding the Legion Go accessory ecosystem in a big way!
Atari is diving back into the nostalgia of the 80s with the announcement of the Atari 7800+, a reimagined version of the beloved home console first released in 1986. Set to launch in winter 2024, the Atari 7800+ doesn’t just mimic the original; it’s a full-fledged throwback that brings retro gaming into the modern era with HDMI compatibility, allowing you to plug it into your TV setup effortlessly!
Pimax, a high-end VR gaming gear manufacturer, announced two new models of its Crystal line of VR headsets at its 2024 Frontier event on YouTube. The Pimax Crystal Super sets a new high bar for the industry with 29.5 million pixels and the world’s first swappable optical engine, allowing users to select between QLED and micro-OLED panels. The new Pimax Crystal Light offers the same 16.6 million pixels as the existing Pimax Crystal but at a much lower cost, starting at $699.
I’m not a hardcore gamer, but I do enjoy playing video games. Unfortunately, I spent most of my formative years playing Nintendo and Sega games, and anything more complicated has always spooked me. It’s never too late to face your fear of video games that are more complicated than the original Mario, and I am proud to say I’ve mastered far more complex games, thanks to my use of the Lenovo Legion Go!
If you read Dan’s review of the OnePlus 12R, you already know it delivers a premium experience in almost every way. But if you’re a Genshin Impact fan or the Iron Gray and Cool Blue colorways don’t quite do it for you, you’ll be glad you waited for this. The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition inherits the OnePlus 12R’s flagship specs, specifically tailored for Genshin Impact enthusiasts.
It’s shifting from summer into fall, and then it will be winter. And we all know what that means — hiding indoors gaming because it’s too cold to venture outside. Not to worry, as Lenovo has the exciting new Legion Go, Legion Glasses, and a new Lenovo Legion 9i to keep you toasty and occupied all winter long.
To celebrate this launch of Blizzard’s Diablo IV, GUNNAR Optiks has teamed with Blizzard to make a set of Diablo 4 Lilith Collector’s Edition Gaming Glasses, with only 66 pairs available for sale. These US-built limited edition glasses will go on sale July 12th at 6 pm PT, so if you’re interested, you’d better get in line now!
Lenovo makes fantastic Chromebooks. They also make amazing gaming computers. Now they’re combining the solid and affordable ChromeOS with the power and flash of a Lenovo gaming PC to create the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook!
Twinkly makes light solutions that can be used year-round in a variety of settings; their new generation LED light strings are easily configured with smartphone apps using WiFi and Bluetooth, and their latest offerings are the Twinkly Line and the Twinkly Flex.
My youngest son recently purchased a pair of Raycon Everyday wireless earbuds with his own money. Not only was he super proud of his purchase, he absolutely loves the sound and battery life. At CES, Raycon is debuting a new line of gaming headphones and two new speakers to its already popular line.
Mobile gaming has evolved to match touch interfaces, but sometimes a hardware controller makes gaming smoother and more enjoyable. The RiotPWR Rotor Riot Android Controller RR1825A is a wired gaming controller for Android devices; when it was sent to me to review, my son ran off with it immediately. I eventually got it back from him, but was it worth negotiating it away from an 8-year-old? Read on to find out!
When I was a kid, I used to disassemble watches, calculators, and other small devices to find out how they worked. My son is also fascinated by how things work, so we were super excited to check out the Circuitmess Nibble and build our own handheld video game system!
Stern Pinball traffics in two things: nostalgia and pinball. Their mad scientists come up with exciting ways to mash up your favorite game with your favorite pop culture standards that make you want to burn the laws of physics to the ground. And now they’ve converted everyone’s favorite movie about scientists, hubris, and angry proto-chickens; Jurassic Park Pinball is here!
Sometimes you don’t think of two things as complementary, then when you see them together, it all clicks. The first person to combine peanut butter and jelly probably got some odd looks, and we all know bacon makes everything better. Another combo you might not consider, but that works surprisingly well? Led Zeppelin + Stern Pinball = Led Zeppelin Pinball!
I have never wanted to “get away” more than the months spanning the COVID-19 pandemic, where my family was being extremely cautious and avoided public places. What a better way to escape than through virtual reality? The HTC Vive Cosmos Elite was an extremely welcome break from the monotony thanks to the immersive experience. The kit retails for $899.
Pinball is one of those nostalgic games that you’re just drawn to when you see it in a bar. Who can resist dropping in a few quarters and watching the laws of physics torture them with a tiny silver ball? Stern Pinball has always known how to mix the nostalgia of pinball with the fun of pop culture, and they’re looking to capture that magic again with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed Stern Pinball machine!
Virtual reality has gone from sci-fi to living rooms, though sadly we aren’t yet at Holodecks. However, we’re getting closer, thanks to the innovations of companies like Qualcomm, which is rolling out the Snapdragon XR2 Platform. It may not sound exciting, but don’t let the dry name fool you — it’s a reference design for eXtended Reality, aka better virtual reality!