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My iPhone 15 Pro Max review: One week testing Apple's best iPhone in years
Gamers will love either 'Pro.' Camera nerds will want the 'Pro Max.'
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The Last of Us Part 1 is free with PlayStation Plus Premium, but don't get too excited
PS Plus Premium subscribers can play a two hour trial of Naughty Dog's classic
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Adam Vjestica
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An Xbox Series X digital model could be released to rival the PS5 Slim
Rumors suggest Microsoft could release a digital Xbox Series X in the future
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Adam Vjestica
Microsoft has finally fixed this frustrating Xbox Series X problem
A new Xbox Series X update makes it easier to see which games you can play
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Adam Vjestica
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Does Nintendo Switch come with games?
Your snazzy new Nintendo Switch won't count for much if you've nothing to play on it
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Callum Bains
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Adam Vjestica
Google Pixel 8 Pro pre-order deal includes a Pixel Watch 2 for free
Google is throwing in its refreshed smartwatch if you pre-order a Google Pixel 8 Pro
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Adam Vjestica
Red Dead Redemption 2 could be coming to Nintendo Switch
Rockstar's epic sequel has been spotted on the Brazilian ratings board
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Adam Vjestica
Resident Evil Village iPhone 15 Pro release date comes just in time for Halloween
The first console-quality port for iPhone 15 Pro is almost here
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Adam Vjestica
Is PSVR 2 backward compatible with PlayStation VR games?
Sony's PSVR 2 headset for PS5 has a lot going for it, but don't expect it to meet all your needs
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Callum Bains
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Adam Vjestica
PS5 Slim: price, expected release date, and everything we know so far
A PlayStation 5 Slim feels inevitable at this point when you look at Sony's previous console generations
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Adam Vjestica
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