Older console maintenance is a must-do habit for collectors to keep on playing their favorite games. From more difficult tasks like soddering in circuits to exponentially easier ones like replacing a battery, it’s all part of keeping consoles up and running. The latter though, is something becoming more prominent over the last few years, especially with portable consoles using lithium batteries.
Earlier in October, some Twitter users found out that lithium batteries tend to swell up after a few years, potentially causing serious trouble. Now, this is not the first time this sort of incident has come up. The Playstation Vita had a similar situation, and even people reported PSP issues a few years ago.
“If you own any lipo battery I recommend buying yourself a lipo safe bag th…
The PS5 Disc Drive add-on is finally back in stock at Amazon. The accessory has been difficult to find in stock since it launched last year, so it’s probably worth grabbing one while it’s still available. The PS5 Disc Drive costs $80, and Amazon offers free shipping on all orders. Just note that it has an estimated shipping time of two to four weeks.
Other online retailers also carry the PS5 Pro, but it is curre…
Ubisoft is reportedly trying to break away from the typical open-world formula that the Far Cry series is known for with the next two entries.
According to Insider Gaming, there are two Far Cry games in the works: a mainline game codenamed Blackbird and an extraction shooter spin-off codenamed Maverick. Ubisoft is also reportedly switching proprietary engines, now opting for the Snowdrop engine that was used for games like The Division instead of Dunia, the usual engine that the Far Cry series uses.
In Maverick, players reportedly are placed in the Alaskan wilderness where they have to fight against other players, animals, and weather. In Blackbird, the story reportedly revolves around the main character having to rescue his family from a cult. Apparently, players have 24 r…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Collector’s Edition soundtrack is available at Amazon for 30% off. Originally $194 (ouch), it’s now up for grabs for a less painful $136. The standard edition soundtrack is also available for a reduced price (32% off), though you won’t get the cool collectibles. Both versions of the Tears of the Kingdom soundtrack released on August 9 and ship for free from Amazon Japan. Come from