➀ Phison introduces the PS5031-E31T, their second-generation Gen 5 controller, designed for mainstream and notebook markets; ➁ The E31T uses a 7nm process, offering better efficiency and reduced heat generation compared to the 12nm E26; ➂ The 2TB model boasts sequential read/write speeds of up to 10,300MB/s and 8,600MB/s, respectively, with random performance up to 1,300,000 IOPS for reads and 1,500,000 IOPS for writes.

➀ Highlights of the top tech news from the week of September 23-27, 2024; ➁ Notable events and developments; ➂ Interesting facts and trends in the tech industry

➀ Balatro is a single-player poker-themed rogue-like deckbuilder that launched in February and sold over 1 million copies in a month; ➁ The game is now available on iOS, Android, and Apple Arcade; ➂ The game is described as a magical mix of card games and allows players to twist the rules in new ways; ➃ The game was first released on PC and has been ported to mobile.

➀ Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, a popular 1v1 3D fighter, is set to arrive on iOS and Android; ➁ The game will be available on September 25th for $9.99, featuring mobile-specific features like new control modes and improved controls; ➂ Online play is missing from the mobile version, but the console/PC versions are over a decade old.

➀ Recap of the most significant news stories from the week; ➁ Highlight on major technological advancements and their impact; ➂ Overview of the latest trends and events shaping the week's news.

1. The S&P 500 rebounded from its worst week of the year, posting its best week. 2. Apple faced a legal setback in the EU over back taxes. 3. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates next week.

➀ Sony has introduced a new Welcome Hub to the PS5, replacing the previous US-exclusive Explore Tab; ➁ The update allows sharing party voice chat links on messaging and social media apps; ➂ Users can now personalize 3D audio profiles, adjust Remote Play settings, and enable adaptive charging for controllers.

➀ The NZXT C1000 ATX 3.1 PSU is reviewed, highlighting its features such as full modularity, ATX 3.1 compatibility, and high-grade Japanese capacitors. It comes with a 10-year warranty and is priced competitively. ➁ The review covers its performance, design, and testing methodology. ➂ The PSU is compatible with high-performance components and is suitable for any build.

➀ Sony has subtly teased the existence of the long-rumoured PS5 Pro, confirming its updated design. ➁ The company has shared some of its plans for the impending milestone of the OG PlayStation One's 30th birthday. ➂ A leaked design of the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro was discovered in a blog post header image, confirming its 3-striped appearance.

1. NZXT introduces an 850 Watt Gold-certified power supply in white, compatible with ATX 3.1 and featuring high-grade Japanese capacitors, backed by a 10-year warranty. 2. The white version is priced similarly to the black version in the UK, but $5 more expensive in the USA. 3. The C Series Gold features high efficiency, low noise, and a 12V-2×6 connector for NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series graphics cards.

1. Nvidia's DLSS has revolutionized PC gaming with upscaling technology becoming widespread. 2. DLSS adoption rates are as high as 98% in certain titles. 3. The technology benefits players with older hardware by enhancing resolution with lower performance costs.

1. Ubisoft's xDefiant, a multiplayer First Person Shooter, launched in May with over 10 million players but has since struggled to maintain a user base of 20,000 concurrent players. 2. The game's performance has not met the publisher's expectations, leading to an ultimatum for the development team to improve the situation by Season 3. 3. The team faces challenges with the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which may impact xDefiant's potential growth.

1. Microsoft's Xbox Series X promised high frame rates and powerful performance but has often failed to deliver on these promises. 2. The console's marketing emphasized 'True 4K' and high teraflop counts, but many games have launched at 30fps instead of the promised 60fps. 3. Sony's PS5, focusing on other features like SSD and DualSense controller, has managed to offer 60fps options in all first-party titles, contrasting with Xbox's performance.

1. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, a long-running mobile game by Square Enix, is set to shut down its services on October 30, 2024. 2. The game, which launched worldwide in June 2016, has featured numerous updates and crossovers with popular franchises. 3. Despite the closure, the game will continue to operate in Japan, marking a definitive end for the rest of the world.

1. ConcernedApe, the developer of Stardew Valley, has halted work on his new game, Haunted Chocolatier, to focus on finalizing Stardew Valley's update 1.6. 2. The decision comes as Stardew Valley continues to sell well, with over 30 million copies sold since its launch. 3. ConcernedApe, who primarily works solo, acknowledges the challenges of balancing development between two games and expresses gratitude to patient fans.

1. Forza Motorsport is set to receive several updates over the next four months, including reworked Spectate mode, Drift mode, and new cars and tracks. 2. The updates also feature improvements to Forza Race Regulations and new ways to unlock cars. 3. The long-awaited ray-traced global illumination feature is not expected to be ready for 2024.

1. TMNT: Splintered Fate, initially an iOS Apple Arcade exclusive, has expanded to Nintendo Switch and is set for a PC release later this year. 2. The game will support cross-play between Switch and Apple Arcade, with updates including couch co-op and bug fixes. 3. The developers have announced plans for DLC, featuring a new playable character, environment, narrative, and enemies, with more content expected in the future.

1. Star Wars: Outlaws includes a secret 'maxsettings' toggle similar to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. 2. The secret 'Outlaw' graphics mode can be activated on PC by adding 'unlockmaxsettings' to the game's start parameter. 3. This mode is expected to offer enhanced graphics settings, similar to the 'Unobtanium' option in Avatar, with better ray tracing and higher resolution shadows and reflections.

1. Konami has teased the development of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, following the release of Vol. 1 in October last year. 2. The company hinted at the inclusion of Metal Gear Solid 4 in the upcoming collection, which currently remains exclusive to PlayStation 3. 3. Konami's producer, Noriaki Okamura, expressed the company's awareness of the demand for MGS4 on modern consoles and encouraged fans to 'stay tuned' for more information.

1. The article revisits the AMD RX 7700 XT GPU, comparing it with Gigabyte Gaming OC, PowerColor Hellhound, and Sapphire Pure models. 2. Prices for the RX 7700 XT have dropped significantly, making it more competitive. 3. The RX 7700 XT features a chiplet-based design, high clock speeds, and improved memory configuration compared to its predecessors.