Xiaomi 13 And 13 Pro Officially Revealed

After being subjected to numerous leaks and rumours online, the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro smartphones have finally been revealed.
Xiaomi 13

The base model Xiaomi 13 shares many features with the Pro model but in a smaller package. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, it features a brighter and slightly larger 120Hz 6.36-inch 2400 x 1080 OLED display and IP68 protection sans LTPO, so you don’t get dynamic refresh rate here.

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The Leica branding is also present on the lenses of the Xiaomi 13, which includes a 50MP wide angle camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with OIS and 3x zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. The front camera on the other hand is a 32MP wide angle shooter. All of this will be juiced up by a healthy 4,500mAh battery which supports 67W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging.
The Xiaomi 13 will be launching on 14th December 2022 but only for China, with retail prices starting from CNY¥3999 (RM2,535.65). While there is no word on its pricing and availability in Malaysia, it has been approved by SIRIM, which suggests an announcement on a local launch is coming soon.
Xiaomi 13 Pro

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is the headlining act, and it features a 6.73-inch 3200 x 1400 LTPO OLED display with adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and 1,900 nits peak brightness. The screen is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and the smartphone is rated with IP68 dust and water protection.
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 internal storage. It also supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. The camera module of the Xiaomi 13 Pro is made by Leica and has a triple-camera setup with a 50MP 1-inch Sony IMX989 camera, a 50MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The front camera is a 32MP selfie camera.

The battery is a larger 4,820mAh capacity and supports fast charging, including 120W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 13 will be launching on 14th December 2022 but only for China, with retail prices starting from CNY¥4999 (RM3,172.10). While there is no word on its pricing and availability in Malaysia, it has been approved by SIRIM, which suggests an announcement on a local launch is coming soon.
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Pokdepinion: I would like to see what Xiaomi is capable of with that 1-inch sensor on the Pro. It looks promising and we might just see smartphone photography evolve even further with this as a start. Sure, Sony did it first but it wasn’t on a mainstream device.
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Overwatch 2 Gets Shocking Yet Apt Anime Crossover Collaboration

With Overwatch 2 Season 3 here, it has been confirmed that we are getting a surprising yet apt anime crossover, most notably with Doomfist.
Overwatch 2 Gets One Punch Man Crossover Collaboration

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed a collaboration event between Overwatch 2 and One Punch Man, starting March 7th and ending April 6th. The event will be the first major IP collaboration for the game and will feature limited-time skins and cosmetics based on One Punch Man, including a Legendary skin that can only be earned through select challenges. Saitama’s Doomfist skin is among the items that will be available.

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Additionally, Overwatch 2 Season 3 will begin a month prior to the collaboration event. The season will bring new content such as Asian Mythology theme, Antarctic Control map, Battle Pass with a Mythic Kiriko skin, a Valentine’s in-game event with the Overwatch Dating Simulator: Loverwatch, and the IP collaboration. The game will also make some changes to ranked matchmaking. The Valentine’s event will be another first for the game and it’s called Loverwatch Dating Sim and Ultimate Valentine’s Event. In addition, PachiMarchi is also set to return in March.

Blizzard Entertainment has detailed the new features on its website. The Antarctic Control Map will take players to the chilly landscape of Antarctica, where they will uncover untold stories. The Asian Mythology Theme and Kiriko Mythic Skin will celebrate cultures from around the world, with a focus on Korea, Japan, and China. Blizzard promises that the new skins will be the most unique to date.
The Loverwatch Dating Sim is a text-based dating simulation that runs from 13th to 28th February 2023, allowing players to choose a dating path between Mercy and Genji through dialogue options. The Ultimate Valentine’s Event, running from 14th to 28th February 2023, offers players the chance to earn epic skins as rewards.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, when my friends and I were watching the trailer, we got really hyped up more so than expected since we were completely blindsided by it. Hopefully, this is a sign of more things to come for the game.
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Upcoming Snapdragon 865 Reportedly Coming With 100MP Camera And 5G Support

We’ve seen this year to be filled with Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 855 Plus chipsets on smartphones. Now it seems that the next flagship SoC’s details has been revealed, and it is called the Snapdragon 865.
It is reported that the new chipset will be announced in November, which isn’t far from now. Despite that, there’s a Chinese company called 8848 who makes luxury smartphones and watches, seems to be the first to announce the chipset in their upcoming smartphone called the Titanium G6 5G. 8846.
In addition, it appears that the Snapdragon 865 will be coming in two variants; LTE and 5G variants. According to reports, the new SoC will be only available in next year, 2020.

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So what exactly does the new chipset capable of supporting? It seems that the Titanium G6 5G. 8846 comes with a 6.01-inch AMOLED display and 12GB RAM that’s paired with 1TB of storage.
Apparently the phone features a 64MP camera that’s capable of taking 100MP images, thanks to advanced interpolation.
Pokdepinion: Even when it does comes out, I doubt that we’ll be getting the 5G version anytime soon..
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sooka Comes With Free and On-demand Streaming Content

There’s a new streaming service in town and it’s called sooka. The platform offers both free and paid content, which is now available today.
sooka streaming platform

As you can probably guess by its name, sooka is inspired by the Malay word ‘suka’, meaning to like. It focuses on aggregrating and curating content such as live global sports action, Malaysian dramas, entertainment programmes, as well as sooka exclusives and originals.
In addition to the free tier that they are offering, they also offer two options; VIP+Sports plan and VIP Entertainment plan. The former currently has a promo price of RM15.90 per month (normal price at RM41.90) and the latter is priced at RM15.90.

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With the EUFA EURO 2020 soon to commence, you can enjoy the VIP+Sports plan at the introductory price of RM15.90 per month starting from today, allowing you to catch all 51 EUFA EURO 2020 live matches, as well as other live sports actions, Malaysian entertainment and local exclusives and originals.
You can also opt to purchase single UEFA EURO 2020 passes at RM7.90 (per match) in case you only want to watch certain matches.
For content in the platform, they will have the following:

Live sports action such as UEFA EURO 2020, BWF World Championship, English Premier League, Moto GP, Formula 1 Championship, Wimbledon Grand Slam and more
Malaysian entertainment; consisting of a wide selection of local Malay dramas and movies such as Projek: Anchor SPM, Rindu Awak Separuh Nyawa, Jebat, Scammer, The Maid, Ahli Bapak-Bapak CLub, and Curi-Curi Cinta
sooka exclusives and upcoming originals such as Hantu Bonceng 2.0, Hawa, and PHD Muzik

You can now download the sooka app from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. For more details, you can head to the link right here.
Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: I guess it does sound like something for those who enjoy sports and local content. The introductory price does make the deal sweeter. If only I have the time to watch and enjoy more shows..
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WhatsApp Reactions Arrived for Android and iOS

WhatsApp Reactions Arriving for Android and iOS

Meta (formerly known as Facebook) has finally made WhatsApp Reactions available as part of the messaging app’s newest stable update. With this, users can express how they feel about specific messages by tagging an emoji directly to it. This is applicable to Android, iOS, desktop, and browser versions of the messaging app.
The choices are limited to just 6 emojis at the moment, as you can see from the picture at the top of this post, but we do expect to see more options coming in future updates.

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Of course, the update brings more than just WhatsApp Reactions. For instance, the number of accounts that can be added into groups have doubled from 256 to 512. As for why you would want that, even I would be wondering about it but it would help major businesses maintain an open communications channel with ease.
Apart from that, the file size limit that can be attached to a message has seen a significant increase from 100MB to 2GB. This means that you can add more photos and videos to be sent out in one go instead having a ton of messages for it.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, I can’t really care as much but I foresee getting slightly annoyed thinking there would be an important notification on my iPhone, only for it to be someone reacting to something.
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U Mobile Partners With Waze To Make GPS Accessible In SMART Tunnel

The folks at U Mobile has announced a partnership with Waze plus SMART Tunnel to make GPS connectivity possible for drivers commuting through the world’s longest dual purpose tunnel.
U Mobile teams up with Waze for SMART Tunnel connectivity

You might recall our previous coverage where Waze was installing their Bluetooth Waze Beacons earlier in the year to make GPS accessible in the tunnels and allow drivers to have uninterrupted connectivity.
To ensure a smooth connection, you simply have to enabled your Bluetooth on your device to utilize almost 240 Waze Beacons that has been installed along the 5.2km road tunnel.

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The partnership means that U Mobile is the first telco in the world to power uninterrupted GPS navigation in a tunnel. Here’s what Waze Malaysia has to say about the implementation:
Waze has always been about more than just giving people driving directions – we’re about solving transportation challenges and making roads better together. With 30,000 commuters using the SMART Tunnel daily, we’re happy to collaborate with U Mobile and SMART to ease traffic congestion and reduce drivers’ hesitation and confusion cause by signal loss.Kelvin Sim,, Waze Malaysia Country Lead
They’ve said that all Waze users in the SMART Tunnel will be prompted to turn on Bluetooth to enjoy uninterrupted GPS navigation.
Pokdepinion: It’s definitely great news to commuters.. You wouldn’t want to get lost in a tunnel that long..
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Get Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Theme for Free Using This Code

Free Ghost of Tsushima theme for PSN (unlimited use codes, seems to be the same theme from late last year)
Americas: 5NEC-F9N4-75M8
Europe/AU/NZ/Russia/Middle East/Africa/India: 8T2T-CRNJ-FM72
Japan: N4TK-59NH-2LH3
Korea: EM56-NTNC-EHX8
Asia: DHLN-HANF-F6LH pic.twitter.com/AQTOr2z0Vd
— Wario64 (@Wario64) July 15, 2020

In case you didn’t know, there is a new blockbuster PS4-exclusive coming out very soon and it’s by Sucker Punch Productions. There is also a free Ghost of Tsushima PS4 theme that you can get for free with the use of codes.
Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Theme
Sony Interactive Entertainment is giving out a Ghost of Tsushima PS4 theme for free. It will change the background of your PS4 to a picture from the game prominently displaying protagonist Jin Sakai. You’ll also get some music from the game playing in the PS4 menu, along with leaves seen blowing in the wind.

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The dynamic theme itself is free for every region, it’s just a matter of redeeming a specific code on the PlayStation Store. The code was listed by @Wario64, with a code for every region listed. The codes are also said to be unlimited use, so you don’t have to worry about missing out. As for what the codes are, we’ve listed it right below here:

 Americas: 5NEC-F9N4-75M8
Europe / AU / NZ / Russia / Middle East / Africa / India: 8T2T-CRNJ-FM72
Japan: N4TK-59NH-2LH3
Korea: EM56-NTNC-EHX8
Asia: DHLN-HANF-F6LH

This isn’t the first time Sony Interactive Entertainment has given away this specific theme. There is a chance you might have already redeemed it prior and it’s in your library. If you did miss it however, might as well get it now since it’s free.
Ghost of Tsushima will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 17th July 2020.
If you’re not sure about the game, check out our Ghost of Tsushima review by clicking right here.
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Pokdepinion: Whether you’re a fan of the game or not, it’s still a pretty cool theme to have. Might as well download it while you still can.
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PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil review — when the Devil plays games

Don’t you feel blessed when you are able to play your favourite games on “Ultra” and still get high frame rates? “May your frame rates be high and your temperatures low” is one of the many mottos of the PC gaming Master Race. But how much people can really afford to get themselves a decent graphics card?
Getting a graphics card is a common issue for most gamers. It’s not because they couldn’t afford to get one, but simply find it extremely hard to decide on which one is the most bang for their buck. Today we will be looking at the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil, a sub-RM1000 card which shouldn’t disappoint in terms of performance either. Let’s take a closer look.
Unboxing

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Let me tell you this, I really love the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil packaging! Even though it is just a performance-tier graphics card, PowerColor tried their best to gain a positive first impression with their packaging, and I must say they have succeeded.

On the back, the specifications and unique features of the card are are here. Here you find out about their cooling solution and also their improved fan which has a really special Double Blade III design.

Inside the box we have the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil sitting nicely in the cardboard with the driver installation CD and a user manual.

Appearance
A quick introduction. The Devil 13, the ruler of the underworld created a new Devil to rise from the underworld and master all elements of Hexagon which are Fire, Lightning, Air, Magic Energy, Dark Soul and Mirage. Yeah, so this is the evil spawn of the Devil 13.

Two 90mm fans are all the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil has, and I believe it should be enough to keep the cut-down Polaris 10 GPU cool. The shroud is made of plastic but doesn’t look all that plasticky. The matte black plastic sports red accents as well as the Devil emblem on the fans, making for a pretty good looking card.

Here is the inner edge of the card, the one you will rarely ever see once the card is installed into your system. There isn’t much to see here as PowerColor designed the fan shroud to cover the sides quite thoroughly as well. We can see two heatpipes on this side.

On the outer side of the card, we see the Devil emblem again, and we have one heatpipe peeking out from under that conservative shroud, for a total of three heatpipes. The Devil emblem’s orientation is a slight niggle, as you will see
The PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil use 6+2 pin PCIe power connector, which theoretically lets it consume up to 225W of power while not exceeding any specifications. The card will most probably never draw that much power, but more headroom is better, rather than having to load the power delivery system beyond their specifications, like what happened to the reference RX 480 designs in the early days before AMD released a fix for it.

A hexagram and some emblems are etched onto the backplate. We are not sure what will happen if you drip some goat’s blood into the center of the hexagram.

Slotted into any normally oriented motherboard, the Devil emblem will be inverted. I am not sure if this is some kind of subliminal message as in the fallen devil or something, but it is annoying to see it like this. Maybe PowerColor intended this card for users of inverted cases.

One DVI and one HDMI connector are available on the rear IO panel. The three Display Port 1.4a support HDR if you have a compatible monitor.

Test Machine
Hardware
For this review, the rig specifications are listed below. I’m using the Xeon E3 1230V3 for several reasons. Firstly, I don’t overclock and during the time I transitioned from AMD to Intel, I needed a processor with a good price-to-performance ratio. The Xeon E3 1230V3 is practically a i7-4770 sans the iGPU. Who cares about any iGPU when we are building gaming rigs, right? Since the price is much cheaper than the i7-4770, the decision was very easy to make. For a guide on how I optimized my Xeon, click here.

Processor
Intel Xeon E3 1230V3 @ 0.86v

 Motherboard
ASUS H87-PLUS

Memory
Corsair Vengence DDR3 16GB (4x4GB)

Storage
Corsair LS 120GB (System), Western Digital Blue 1TB (game)

Power Supply
Acbel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold

PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil:

Software
Almost all the software used in this test are updated to the latest version. That includes the operating system, system drivers, BIOS and graphics driver.

OS
Windows 10 64bit

 GPU driver
AMD Radeon Software Crimson 16.7.3

Antivirus
Windows Defender

Utilities
FurMark, Fraps, ASUS GPU Tweak, GPUZ, OBS, Steam, Uplay, Origin, GOG Galaxy

Games tested
Witcher 3, Battlefield 4, Grid 2, DOTA2 Reborn, CS:GO

Performance
During the review, the total system power consumption never hit above 280 watts, which really shows how much AMD has improved on the power efficiency of their latest cards. This is a the result of AMD’s optimization as well as the benefit of switching to the smaller 14nm manufacturing process node.
The PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil is designed to fight in the 1080p-gaming arena, but this card is actually capable of an enjoyable experience in some games at 1440p. Therefore, it’s great foresight on AMD’s part to arm the RX 470 with 4GB of graphics memory, clocked at 7.0 Gbps and connected to the GPU over a 256-bit bus.

Overclocking the card seemed almost impossible since it has already been factory overclocked. It is great when most AIB partners are focused on delivering highly overclocked cards straight from the factory, saving the consumers the hassle of overclocking the cards themselves to squeeze more performance out of their cards. I tried to overclock the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil and I only managed to increase the core clock speed by a mere 2.4%, going from 1270 MHz to 1300 MHz, and pushed the memory speed from 7.0Gbps to 8.2Gbps. Now let’s take a look at the performance of the card before and after my overclocking attempt as well as the temperature and the power consumption figures.

DOTA 2 is not a graphically taxing game by far, but it is indeed one of the most popular games among PC gamers. The PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil easily handles this game, pushing high frame rates averaging around 140 fps at 1080p and 118 fps at 1440p. When the card is OC-ed, I’m very happy as the result gave me an extra of more than 10% in frame rates.

Yet another famous game on Steam. CS: GO is too easy for the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil as it pushes over 200 fps even at 1440p when OC-ed. With these high frame rates, you won’t be able to blame this card’s performance for not doing well. There’s network lag for that, the scapegoat of every n00b.

Ramping the intensity up,  let’s take a look at how it fares in my favorite first person shooter, BF4.  The results are very impressive, with an average frame rate of 94 fps at 1080p and “Ultra” setting. It feels great to play the game with all the graphical bells and whistles turned on and still be able to play so smoothly.

The Witcher 3 is currently our most taxing game, and it definitely needs a strong GPU to run at a decent fps. The PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil just misses the golden 60 fps mark even after the overclock, but turning off AA should allow it to hit above 60 fps.

Maxed out graphics in GRID 2 and the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil easily pushes more than 90 fps of average. Considering this is a pretty old game, this result isn’t surprising at all.
With a smaller process node, comes less power consumption, and subsequently, less heat. The PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil never once hit 80°C during my tests. It’s proof of better power efficiency and also the effective cooling solution from PowerColor. To be noted, the card is also silent even under load, as fan speed averages around 55-60% under load.

Conclusion
The PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil is a good option for 1080p gaming and even 1440p in certain games. Observation on the heat and power consumption is something impressed me. You may get the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil for around RM899 and its actually very worth the money since the performance you get is pretty close to what a stock AMD Radeon RX 480 can offer.

Previously I have awarded the ASUS STRIX GeForce GTX 960 as the best card for 1080p gaming, but now the title is taken over by the PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil. I award this card with our Silver Pokdeward.

Our thanks to PowerColor Malaysia for providing me with the PowerColor RX470 Red Devil in this review.
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Get RM100 OFF for the ASUS ZenFone Max (M2) for TODAY ONLY

The folks over at ASUS Malaysia has announced via their Facebook page that they are offering the ASUS ZenFone Max (M2) for a special price. It will be available for purchase at only RM599, which RM100 lower than their usual price for the smartphone, and it is applicable for today only.
This ASUS ZenFone Max (M2) is the variant with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It has a 6.3-inch display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, a very efficient chipset which is said to be 40% faster than the Snapdragon 626.
One key feature is the above average battery life, and this is made possible not only because of the efficient chipset, but also the huge 4,000 mAh battery capacity. Despite the large battery, it still manages to keep a thin body at just 7.7mm. For those of you who are wondering, this one does indeed have a headphone jack so no worries there. Another good thing is that it has true Dual SIM slots, so you can have both dual SIM and expandable storage via MicroSD at the same time.

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This special promo for the device will have three different colour options; Blue, Black, and Silver. It will also come with 1 year warranty by ASUS Malaysia. If you want to purchase the device, click right here to head straight to the Lazada page. Just keep in mind that this special price is only available for one day only, which is on 19th February 2019.
Pokdepinion: They made an affordable device even more affordable. If you need a new smartphone or have been planning to get this, now is a good time to get it.
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GALAX XANOVA Mensa Pro Gaming Mouse review — the little mouse that could

Introduction
Any self-respecting gamer would probably know the brand GALAX, best known for their Hall of Fame (HOF) lineup which comprises of over-the-top components, featuring signature white PCBs and aesthetics. They have recently spawned off a sub-brand called XANOVA, which handles only peripherals. Today we will be looking at the GALAX XANOVA Mensa Pro, a gaming mouse with really promising specifications.
Packaging

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The box of the XANOVA Mensa Pro is pretty compact. On the front we find a simple product image. XANOVA did incorporate a flap so you can take a peek at the actual mouse.

XANOVA didn’t really throw in any additional stuff into the packaging, so you only get the mouse and the user guide.
Appearance

The XANOVA Mensa Pro is a somewhat small mouse. It’s quite obviously designed for right-handed gamers, and the small size makes it ideal only for those who prefer the fingertip or claw grip styles. It seems like XANOVA decided to apply some sort of coating here, which they are calling a skin-like surface coating.

XANOVA skipped the whole ordeal of having to apply any coating on the sides, using textured plastic on the sides. It’s segmented for a more interesting look. The two buttons here are angled just nice, so that they aren’t in the way when you don’t want to touch them, but just where you need them to be when you want to use them.

The other side is blank, with a slight curve to accommodate your pinky finger. The combination of black and gunmetal grey is pretty cool, and serves as a good contrast to all the black mice out there in the market. #GreyMiceMatter

The highlight of the XANOVA Mensa Pro’s design is probably the ambient RGB lighting and tail surround RGB lighting you see here. While they are going to be covered by your palm, they emit a pretty fancy effect when you aren’t holding the mouse. More on that later.
Specifications

Body material
ABS plastic: skin like coating for top shell, hard plastic sides

Sensor
Pixart PMW3389DM (Optical)

DPI
Up to 16 000 DPI, in 50 DPI increments

Maximum speed
N/A

Maximum acceleration
N/A

USB report rate
125/250/500/1000 Hz

Switch type
Omron 50M clicks

Microprocessor
N/A

Cable
1.8m, sleeved, 24K gold-plated connector

Weight
126g (with cable)

Size
115 x 68 x 39 mm

Included accessories
User guide

XANOVA didn’t publish the maximum speed and acceleration for the XANOVA Mensa Pro, which is somewhat disappointing. The official website just keeps bragging about the Pixart PMW3389DM sensor, which is a high end sensor, but we could have done with more details.
User Experience

Given the rather small size of it, it is somewhat uncomfortable for my large hands. I prefer using a palm grip when I am not gaming, and a fingertip grip when I am. So it works well for me when I am gaming, but I do feel that the mouse is a little cramped when I am working. The mouse is pretty light, measuring around 89 g excluding the weight of the cable. Given the way you have to hold the XANOVA Mensa Pro, a lighter weight is definitely recommended to prevent straining your wrists. The skin-like coating is very comfortable to hold, giving it a soft touch feel.
Both the primary buttons feel good to press, even the scroll button. Clicking them sounds a bit less crisp than I am used to, but tactility wasn’t compromised so I am not complaining. The side buttons are somewhat stiffer and louder than I anticipated, but they are probably designed that way to prevent accidental actuation. Interestingly, the panel under the side buttons can be depressed. We have confirmed that this is an issue with our particular sample though, so other units shouldn’t have this problem.

Tracking is decent all the way up to 16 000 DPI. However there appears to be a certain level of smoothing that happens at the lower DPI settings, where I could draw perfect lines a tad too easily. At 16 000 DPI, the slightest twitch can cause the mouse to fly all over the screen, so the little bit of jitter is most probably a non-issue.
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For the driver software, the XANOVA Control Panel aims to bring all your XANOVA peripherals under one roof. The XANOVA Mensa Pro’s buttons can all be reassigned if so desired, even the primary clickers. The three RGB zones are customizable, but effects are rather limited. You can even change the color of the DPI indicator if you wish, but that’s to be set via the DPI adjustment page. Still, it’s customisable. There isn’t any adjustments for acceleration or angle snapping, the latter which we noticed when testing at lower DPIs.

In total, the XANOVA Mensa Pro features three lighting zones. One’s at the rear end here, one for the logo and another for the scroll wheel. If you want to count the DPI indicator as well, that would make four, which is pretty impressive for such a small mouse.
Conclusion

XANOVA is asking for RM235 for their first attempt at a high-end gaming mouse. That’s a pretty reasonable price to be honest. You get the best sensor in the market, as well as the most durable Omron switches available. The surface coating is also one of the most comfortable we have held in some time. However this mouse is only suitable for people with smaller hands, or those that prefer to use a fingertip grip or claw grip, so do take note on that. If the size suits you, you will find it to be an excellent mouse for daily usage.
If you are smitten with the XANOVA Mensa Pro but unwilling to part with this much money, you can opt for the XANOVA Mensa which is currently offered with a free Deimos M mousepad for RM169. That’s a pretty good deal, but that means settling for a milder Pixart PMW3325DB sensor and less durable Omron 20M switches. We feel that the more affordable variant actually constitutes a less worthwhile purchase, since you can actually get mice with higher-end sensors for less money, even if that means having to top up some cash for a decent mousepad.
Our thanks to XANOVA for providing us with the XANOVA Mensa Pro for review purposes.

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Nubia Red Magic Revealed — Gaming Smartphone With RGB

The Nubia Red Magic was released in China recently, where the gaming smartphone with RGB costs 2999 Yuan (around RM1811.63).
Nubia Red Magic
Red Magic Camouflage Edition
First thing that you would notice from the device is of course the RGB strip at the rear of the phone. Under the hood, it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 that comes with Adreno 540 graphics. For memory, it packs 8GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB of internal storage.
Powering it up is a 3800mAh battery and on the camera side of things, it sports a 24MP camera on the rear as well as a 8MP for selfies. Its RGB lights has 3 different scene that includes sporty, audio, and video. For display, it comes with a 6.1-inch FHD display.

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So how is the Nubia Red Magic a gaming smartphone you might ask? Well for starters, it comes with air-cooling technology to restrain the device from overheating while you play your games. There’s also a 3-layer graphite cooling that will take off the heat too.
The LED strip at the back reacts when the phone is in “GameBoost” mode.  With the mode, it disables notifications and allows the device to boost to higher power states. There’s the red button on the side that activates the mode.
Pokdepinion: While the phone does look nice, I’m quite curious on the company’s decision to put in a last-gen Snapdragon 835 chipset in it instead of the latest. What do you think of the Red Magic? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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[CES2018] Samsung Introduce Notebook 7 Spin (2018) – Comes With 360-Degree Touchscreen!

Samsung Electronics has recently announce of their new Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) to their lineup of product at CES 2018.
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018)
Made for the working class, students, as well as those just seeking for entertainment, the latest Notebook 7 Spin offers features such as a 360-degree touchscreen for convenience, an Active Pen (which is sold separately) to take down all those notes, and power and performance for efficient multi-tasking.
In addition to that, it comes with a secure fingerprint log-in. With it, users can simply log-in with the help of Windows Hello and keep their files secured in their own Privacy Folder.

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Featuring a metal build, it runs on Windows 10 operating system and is equipped with 8th Generation Intel i5 processor as well as a 256GB SSD drive that allows for faster startups and multi-task even more efficient.
For connectivity, it has ports for USB-C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, and HP/Mic.
Notebook 7 Spin comes with smart recording featuring an integrated that helps you capture every detail of important meetings or lectures, which you then can choose to store and share it through Samsung Cloud.
There’s also the option of Studio Plus, which is for users who wish to express their creativity, where it allows them to produce personized movies using their favorite photos and videos.
The Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) is not confirmed yet to hit our shores (Malaysia) but will be available in select countries starting in the first quarter of 2018.
Pokdepinion: Product seems decent enough, now the big question; how much will it be priced at? Another point would be that it’s too bad that the stylus is sold separately and doesn’t come altogether with the notebook. Well we’ll have more information the Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) when it eventually comes out (well let’s just hope that it does come to Malaysia!)

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Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition Winners Revealed

We’ve previously announced of the Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition and did a livestream on it. Now it seems that the winners for the contest has been revealed and one of them comes from Malaysia.
Kingston x CSD APAC Mask Design Competition winners

Nguyen Dang Binh from Vietnam won the Best of the Best Award in the 3-Colors group and Yman.S from Malaysia won in the Unlimited Colors group. Selected by the judges, the Special Award was given to Aljohn M. Matias from the Philippines and Lilo Jong plus Teo Sze Ting also walked away with the award who both hail from Malaysia.

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The Best of the Best Award winners will be receiving US$5000 prize money each as well as a trophy and self-designed face masks. As for the Special Award winners, they will receive US$1000 prize money each and face masks with their designs will also be mass produced.
You can head to the link right here to check out the winners face mask designs. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, tune in to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Glad to see our fellow Malaysians picking up the award for their own. That’s a big sum of money we’re talking about here.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Might Not Launch – There Is Good News However

Given how the S Pen is making its way outside of the Galaxy Note series, the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 appears to be in a predicament. There has been a mixture of insider reports indicating that it will happen and that it will not be launching. Unfortunately, recent details have indicated it to be more towards the latter at this point in time.
Samsung Galaxy Note 21 Might Not Launch

Galaxy Note pic.twitter.com/nrE5SbxpRu
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 20, 2021

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Previously, we’ve reported that Samsung will have a bigger focus on foldables as well as looking to streamline their flagship offerings in the market. The Samsung Galaxy Note 21 was nowhere to be seen but there were other insider reports that mention of it coming, but it will be the last one.
Recently, notable leaker Ice Universe tweeted “Galaxy Note” with a picture that says “The End”, which would clearly indicate the death of the beloved smartphone series. Sure, there isn’t much information to go about but it’s pretty straightforward.

1) We now see Oppo and Xiaomi each launching a flagship using a Samsung LTPO panel in 1H’21.
2) Although now there is no Note 21 coming, we may see a Note 20 FE…
3) The lack of a Note 21 series means the S21 series will sell at higher volumes for longer and could outsell S10..
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) January 21, 2021

Analyst Ross Young also shared the same sentiment, indicating that the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 will not be coming. There is a bit of good news there, assuming it’s accurate, as there is a mention of a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 FE. If true, this would coincide with earlier reports of there being one final entry in the series.
With that being said however, not every report is saying that it will be the end as there Yonhap News says that Samsung is “preparing to release the next Galaxy Note” in 2021, with a supposed anonymous official being the source of the information. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Was hoping to see the Galaxy Note series one last time before it goes away but if its time has come, then there’s nothing we can do about it. At least the S Pen is still around and well.
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Acer RTX 30-series Gaming Laptops Getting Free Performance Boost

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Typically, updates come in the form of bug fixes and stability changes but what if it could actually bring a performance boost? That is what will be happening with Acer RTX 30-series gaming laptops, and it will be done for free.
Free Performance Boost for Acer RTX 30-series Gaming Laptops

There will be a free performance boost update coming for all Acer gaming laptops running an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series GPU. This includes both Acer Nitro and Acer Predator series of gaming laptops. The boost will go from anywhere between 5W to 30W, which should see a notable increase in graphical performance across all games.

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Acer will be increasing the TGP (Total Graphics Power) which will allow more power to flow into the GPU, but we won’t know exactly how big of a difference it will make until we get to test it ourselves. After all, it wouldn’t necessarily translate directly to performance boost as the laptop’s thermals will play a big role, and thermal throttling will just make it worse.

If executed well, this could be a sign of big things to come not just for Acer, but also every other company out there with their own laptops. More companies could release software updates that will adjust system power levels to boost performance, and even a small increment could mean a lot especially for those who opt for a more budget-focused machine.
We have compiled a table of all the Acer gaming laptops that will be getting the performance boost, and how much of a boost each machine will be getting. Check it out right below here:

Model
GPU
New TGP (Watts)
Old TGP (Watts)
Difference

Acer Nitro 5

AN517-52
RTX 3060
95
85
+10

RTX 3050 Ti
75
70
+5

RTX 3050
75
70
+5

AN517-53
RTX 3050
75
70
+5

AN517-54
RTX 3070
100
85
+15

RTX 3060
95
85
+10

RTX 3050 Ti
75
70
+5

RTX 3050
75
70
+5

AN517-41
RTX 3080
100
85
+15

RTX 3070
100
85
+15

RTX 3060
95
85
+10

AN515-55
RTX 3060
95
85
+10

RTX 3050 Ti
75
70
+5

RTX 3050 Ti
75
70
+5

RTX 3050
75
70
+5

AN515-56
RTX 3050
75
70
+5

AN515-57
RTX 3070
100
85
+15

RTX 3060
95
85
+10

RTX 3050 Ti
75
70
+5

RTX 3050
75
70
+5

AN515-45
RTX 3080
100
85
+15

RTX 3070
100
85
+15

RTX 3060
95
85
+10

Helios 300

PH317-55
RTX 3070
140
135
+5

RTX 3060
130
100
+30

RTX 3050 Ti
95
80
+15

PH315-53
RTX 3080
105
100
+5

RTX 3070
105
100
+5

RTX 3060
105
100
+5

PH315-54
RTX 3070
110
100
+10

Triton 300

PT315-53
RTX 3080
110
95
+15

RTX 3070
110
95
+15

RTX 3060
105
95
+10

RTX 3050 Ti
85
75
+10

Triton 300 SE

PT314-51s
RTX 3060
90
75
+15

RTX 3050 Ti
85
75
+10

There’s no word on when it will be rolling out for every country, nor on the ability to rollback or disable the boost. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say no to a free performance boost but I do wonder how much hotter will the laptop run, at least for the GPU, or if there will be no differences whatsoever.
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Just when everyone is keeping busy with update 1.4, we already have leaks of Genshin Impact 1.5, showing Eula and Yanfei in action. If you’re curious about what’s coming to the game next, check it out right here.
Genshin Impact 1.5 Leak Shows Eula and Yanfei in Action

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— AE Entropy (@AeEntropy) March 17, 2021

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If you’re already looking forward to what’s coming next in Genshin Impact, there have been some major leaks as a result of datamining the game. This time, we even have a glimpse of two upcoming characters in battle; Eula and Yanfei. Genshin Impact 1.5 is expected to release sometime in April 2021 and is currently in its beta testing phase.
For those of you who aren’t aware, many gamers are already expecting Eula and Yanfei to make their playable debut in the upcoming Genshin Impact 1.5 update. It was purely based on rumours but now it appears to be accurate. Eula is described as a Spindrift Knight and Captain of the Knights of Favonius Reconnaissance Company whose purpose remains a mystery. Yanfei on the other hand is a well-known legal adviser in Liyue Harbor. She also has the blood of an illuminated beast mixed in her.

Yanfei in action, source unknown. pic.twitter.com/wFx5unGbR9
— AE Entropy (@AeEntropy) March 17, 2021

The video we found was uploaded by Twitter user and notable Genshin Impact leaker @AEEntropy, and we’ve included them in this post for your viewing pleasure. Needless to say, many gamers are excited after seeing them in action and can’t wait to play them. With that being said however, there may still be changes for the characters so the final version may look and function differently. We’ll just have to wait until April 2021 to find out for sure.
Genshin Impact is currently available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Android, and iOS for free. It’s expected to be available on the Nintendo Switch later this year.
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Pokdepinion: I foresee this being a trend for the game, and it’s not a bad idea either as it keeps the hype going. Not only that, it lets the developers indirectly know if the direction that they’re taking is the right one or not based on fanfare.
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AMD Gaming Super Resolution is Team Red’s answer to NVIDIA DLSS?

NVIDIA enjoys a nice lead in terms of performance with its DLSS capabilities, allowing gamers to play at higher frame rates with some AI smarts. AMD is definitely not taking it lying down this time around, with them previously announcing FidelityFX Super Resolution, or FSR for short. But what’s this patent for Gaming Super Resolution filed by AMD?
We aren’t sure whether Gaming Super Resolution (GSR) is going to be a part of FidelityFX Super Resolution, or it’s an entirely different feature altogether, but it does seem pretty interesting. The patent claims that it will use deep-learning based linear and non-linear upscaling networks that will preserve the image quality while also delivering higher frame rates.
Somehow AMD also takes a dig at NVIDIA’s DLSS technology in the patent, claiming that the existing deep-learning linear upscaling approaches don’t take into account the aspects of the original image, which can lead to corrupt or blurry images, and general loss of detail. We do know that this is untrue in the case of DLSS 2.0, but we definitely hope that AMD can live up to their claims.

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AMD might also be planning to rollout Gaming Super Resolution (or FSR) across multiple platforms, as they explicitly mentioned that it would work on a computer, handheld device, set-top box, a TV, mobile phone or tablet. We might even see it being a feature in the devices with the upcoming Samsung Exynos chipsets, which will sport an AMD RDNA-based GPU.

While it’s exciting, there’s no specific timeline for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution’s release. Scott Herkelman, CVP & GM at AMD Radeon, only shared that it will be available this year, but also mentioned that there’s “a lot more work ahead of us” during a March 2021 interview.
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Pokdepinion: FSR sounds like a great idea to boost the performance on lower-end graphics solutions, like consoles.
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HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold Coming Soon To Malaysia

HUAWEI has announced a new color variant for their nova 3 device, Primrose Gold, which is set to come here in Malaysia soon.
HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold Edition
The new color variant is said by the company to be inspired by spring blossoms and the passion of youth, (yes, they did indeed said that).
Well aside from that, HUAWEI nova 3 runs on a Kirin 970 chipset, with its memory packs 6GB RAM that comes with 128GB of internal storage. The phone is equipped with a dual 24MP setup on both front and rear sides. Adding to that, it runs EMUI 8.2, which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Although it is confirmed to be coming here in Malaysia, there’s no confirmation on exactly when HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold edition will come out. Fret not, as soon as we get the details, we’ll sure to update. Till then, watch this space.
Oh, not to forget. If you would like to learn more on the HUAWEI nova 3 smartphone, click here to read our previous coverage on the device.
Pokdepinion: Too many color variants from phones are coming out recently.. If i had to pick one, it will be HUAWEI P20 Pro’s new Pearl White. Now that thing is a beauty :D I wonder how the Primrose Gold would look though.

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MasterPulse Pro by Cooler Master gaming headset review

Cooler Master has been on a roll, bringing in upgraded and all new products to the gaming peripheral scene. We have seen the MasterKeys keyboards, MasterMouse mice and also MasterPulse headsets, essentially an entire ecosystem of Cooler Master gaming peripherals is now available. I am currently using the MasterKeys Pro S, which is an excellent RGB mechanical keyboard. Well, today we will be taking a closer look at the MasterPulse Pro gaming headset, which offers a slew of flagship-class features with a minimalistic look. With the “Pro” moniker on here, we will approach this with high expectations, so Cooler Master better not let us down.
Unboxing

The MasterPulse Pro is packaged in the signature grey box that all recent Cooler Master products come in. I wonder if the reason behind it is an obsession with a certain Grey… In any case, you can see that the MasterPulse Pro comes with virtual 7.1 channel surround sound, their exclusive Bass FX Technology that allows you to tune the sound via hardware. Who says you need an equalizer to customize your sound? You get a few highlight features listed in multiple languages on the back of the box, among which are the 44mm drivers which is 10% bigger than the 40mm drivers you usually find in your usual pair of headphones.

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Cooler Master has designed the packaging with a window for you to take a sneak peek at the MasterPulse Pro before you unbox it. On the flip panel you get some specifications as well as a short intro on the features of the MasterPulse Pro here.

The MasterPulse Pro is seated nicely in a plastic tray which in turn is placed in a hard paper box that slides out of the outer packaging. I really like the premium vibe the MasterPulse Pro exudes, not something which many gaming headsets can boast about.

When it comes to package contents, the MasterPulse Pro doesn’t come with much. In fact, you only get a user guide aside from the MasterPulse Pro itself. The MasterPulse Pro features an inline remote control box to manage all its features, and the USB connector is gold-plated too.
Appearance

The MasterPulse Pro doesn’t skimp on its choice of materials, with the main frame being made of metal. All the parts that contact you when the MasterPulse Pro is on your head is wrapped in pleather, with substantial padding for comfort. The earpads are soft too, unlike certain headphones which have thick but stiff pads. Pleather is not really my material of choice though when it comes to gaming headsets, as I prefer the fabric material Logitech used on the G633 Artemis Spectrum more. And of course, you get RGB illumination here. After all, what peripheral is complete without RGB in 2017? The lighting is limited to the Cooler Master emblem on the sides of the earcups, but well, it’s something.

The earcups are pretty deep, so users with larger ears will still find these pretty comfy to use. You can see the self-adjusting headband is very wide to spread the weight of the MasterPulse Pro over the top of your head. The wires connecting the earcups are exposed at the side, a necessity for this design. The red cables offer some contrast to the monotone color scheme of the MasterPulse Pro. The earcups are capable of swiveling for a better seal on your ears, but if you are hoping for a portable pair of headphones to bring with you on the go, this is not going to be it as it can not be folded flat.

The controller is inline, which keeps some of the weight off your head. There is a clip at the back if you want to attach it to your clothing, but the cord between the controller and the headset is insufficient for the controller to be clipped to your table. It does get really annoying, I kid you not. The cable is the flat “fettuccine” variety to prevent tangles.
Specifications

User Experience
With the MasterPulse Pro, you don’t have to do anything other than to connect the USB connector to your PC and wait for the LEDs to light up. And that’s all there is to setting up the MasterPulse Pro. Despite the fact that it features quite a list of features, Cooler Master decided that it will suffice to use the inline controller to handle everything. While it’s convenient that I don’t have to install anything on my PC, I have no idea what mode the RGB LEDs are running in as Cooler Master didn’t include an indicator on the controller to let me know what colors they are showing. Well, I hope the people around me enjoy the light show as I don’t get anything out of this. With that said, the big button on the remote is to cycle through the lighting modes, and weirdly the bar below the button only illuminates when you have the virtual 7.1 channel audio mode active. You can toggle the microphone, virtual 7.1 surround, cycle through three equalizer modes and even adjust the volume, all from the inline remote. Which, sadly, sits on my privates most of the time due to it the cable not being long enough to be on my desk, and I absolutely have no intention of clipping it to my T-shirt. It would have been better if Cooler Master used a 1m cable cable to connect a controller to the PC, and a detachable 3.5mm cable to connect to the headset itself. That would have made the MasterPulse Pro more versatile, being able to be used with higher end sound cards or even smartphones, and I won’t have a block of plastic resting somewhere inappropriate.

Now aside from the fact that you cannot remove the cable, you will also notice that the MasterPulse Pro doesn’t feature a microphone boom sticking out of the earcups. Nope, the microphone is not on the inline remote either. For some reason, Cooler Master saw it fit to place the microphone on the earcup itself. While it may be quite weird, it was actually quite sufficient for gaming purposes. I did use the MasterPulse Pro for some Overwatch with my friends, and it picked up my voice with no issues at all. Still, I wish Cooler Master went with a boom microphone to minimize noise picked up from the surroundings.

The earcups are definitely oversized, probably for a more gamer-esque aesthetic. The only part that illuminates in RGB are the logos here, and as part of the Bass FX feature, the plastic covers here are magnetic, removable to deliver better bass and a more open sound. Cooler Master even provides the 3D printing templates for these, so you can customize your headset with your very own custom designed covers. Cooler Master is definitely upholding the Maker Spirit and we really like to see what else can they bring to the table in terms of customization.

With the cover off, you get full view of the metal mesh under it. In fact, I think the metal mesh looks better, or is it just me? While I was about to dismiss the Bass FX Technology as yet another gimmick thrown around by gaming peripheral manufacturers, I was seriously awed by the difference it brought to the sound. It enhanced the already quite impressive low end, giving it more weight, and also allowed me to hear slightly more of my surroundings. When I say more weight, I don’t mean that it has gotten bloated, but the bass notes just sounds punchier and more solid. What impressed me more was that the highs were unaffected by enabling the Bass FX mode. The MasterPulse Pro has a noticeable emphasis on the lower end, and while the mids and highs are not the best I have experienced, they are delivered pretty well too. Turning on the 7.1 channel virtualization emphasizes the mid range, making everything seem louder, but not necessarily better. The Music preset boosts the lower frequencies, which is quite a silly move from Cooler Master since the MasterPulse Pro already has sufficient amounts of bass to begin with, and even more with the Bass FX Technology in play. I think a better option would be to release a software to customize the equalizer presets. After all, it’s all about making it yours Cooler Master, right?
Gaming with the MasterPulse Pro is great, with positional cues coming through crystal clear, but the 7.1 channel virtualization didn’t improve the experience much, if at all. The virtual 7.1 channel mode causes the earphones to feel more spacious, but I really didn’t feel any better spatial separation with it on. Want to know my favorite settings? Bass FX on (earcup covers removed) and the Gaming equalizer preset. Perfect for anything that involves sound. Movies can sound better with the virtual 7.1 channel surround, as the entire scene feels more expansive. You don’t get any Dolby or DTS enhancements here though. Comfort wise, they are very comfortable. I can feel the MasterPulse Pro clamping down on my head but it’s far from excessive. The weight on the other hand, is on the heavier side, forcing me to reposition it until I found a sweet spot at the top of my head. The pleather earpads made my ears warm after a while as I do not have air-conditioning at home. I hope Cooler Master will consider offering fabric replacement earpads for those who are stuck in warmer climates.
Conclusion
So did the MasterPulse Pro impress us? You can say that. It sounds good, and the comfort is also pretty decent. I would have have preferred a less annoying placement of the inline controller, some fabric earpads and maybe less weight on my head, but the MasterPulse Pro is a solid gaming headset through and through. The pricing of around RM349 is also pretty reasonable for a USB headset, with the virtual 7.1 channel surround sound being a highlight for those who prefer a wider sound. Also, if you are okay with wearing a massive pair of headphones out, the MasterPulse Pro can actually work with a smartphone over USB. I tried it with my Honor 8. But of course, you will have a hard time cramming them into your backpack when you are done listening. With that said, I award the MasterPulse Pro our Silver Pokdeward, as it is a great gaming headset, with a reasonable asking price and a good list of features supporting it.

The MasterPulse Pro is unavailable in Malaysia at the time of writing, but we will be sure to update you guys when it is made available here!
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Alleged Leaked Footage of Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Version Surfaces

One of the hottest games released recently is Red Dead Redemption 2. Unfortunately, it was a console-exclusive game so if you’re on PC, you couldn’t get your hands on it…at least not yet. There has been speculation of a potential PC release of the game and now, an alleged leaked footage of the PC version has surfaced online.
The video is only 25 seconds long and doesn’t show any particular gameplay bits but what makes it very interesting is the Settings menu being shown. The user has gone to the graphics subsection of the Settings menu where you can adjust things like FXAA, resolution, VSync, and more.
Not only that, it appears as if the buttons used to navigate through the game are keyboard keys. It can be hard to see given the video quality but you can definitely see that it’s no controller buttons being used, that’s for sure.

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At the moment, Rockstar Games has yet to announce an official PC port of Red Dead Redemption 2 but with a leak like this, we might not have to wait for much longer. Until it has been officially announced however, do take this news with a grain of salt, especially to avoid disappointment.
Pokdepinion: If you were planning on getting yourself a PlayStation 4 just for this game, you might just want to wait out on that purchase for a bit. Unless there are games on that platform that you want to play, in which case, go for it.
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[CES 2023] Dell Concept Nyx Has An Innovative Take on Gamepads

At CES 2023, we received more details on Dell’s Concept Nyx, this time showing off an interesting, innovative gamepad design.
Dell Concept Nyx at CES 2023

Building off their older Concept UFO handheld, the gamepad for Dell’s Concept Nyx looks like the Steam Controller that follows a PlayStation controller layout given the position of the D-pad and analog stick. Of course, we can’t exactly call it a D-pad either given an interesting design choice.

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Instead of a traditional D-pad, you get a touchpad instead. Everything else is expected as it has two analog sticks, triggers and bumpers on both left and right side, along with an A, B, X, and Y button scheme. The Alienware logo in the center functions as a fingerprint scanner.

The idea here is that you can use the gamepad to log into your account, game accounts, or have your game library be shown instead of a shared family library. The rear has two “shift” button which allows you to remap the face buttons, giving you better customizability. Apart from that, it does have some advanced haptics and adaptive triggers similar to the DualSense controller for the PS5.
It does have some other tricks in its sleeve, including a self-adjusting variable resistance analog sticks which adjusts the tightness via an internal motor. You also get a couple of scroll wheels on the bottom, which should help with navigating through the UI and game menus.

To attract a bigger crowd with its look, there’s quite a bit of RGB lighting around, including the buttons and the logo. No confirmation yet on whether you can disable it to save battery life, but it rechargeable via USB-C.
For now, Dell’s Concept Nyx is just that; a concept. It’s not a product and this, along with the entire Nyx server concept, might not see the light of day. If it does, it will likely be under a different name. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: If I had the opportunity to give this a try, I certainly would. I’m very curious as to how that touchpad feels and if it can work accurately enough.
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Maxis Offers RM1 Smartphone Deals And New Postpaid Plans With Up To 100GB Data

Maxis has just revealed their Maxis Biggest Sale, which has already begun and will last for the next three months. In the period, you can get RM1 smartphone deals as well as enjoy more data on your plans.
Maxis Biggest Sale
For the RM1 smartphone deal, devices include the Samsung Galaxy A21s, OPPO A92, HUAWEI nova 5T and vivo V19. To enjoy them at the promo price, you will need to subscribe to the Maxis Postpaid 98, 128, 158, or 188 plan.

With the new Maxis Postpaid plan, you can enjoy up to 100GB of data as well as unlimited calls and SMS to all networks. Adding to that, you can add on a Share Line at RM48 per month and enjoy 30GB sharable data.

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Maxis has said that existing Maxis Postpaid customers and Share Lines will also benefit from with more data as they will be automatically upgraded to the new plan.
You can check out and learn more on the Maxis Postpaid plans right here.
Pokdepinion: If only they added more options to the RM1 deal…
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Google Chromecast and Chromecast Audio officially available on Lazada

For those who are interested in the Google Chromecast technology which allows you to cast your Android device’s media onto a bigger HDMI-capable display, the second-generation Google Chromecast is now available in Malaysia, exclusively from Lazada.

The video capable Google Chromecast allows the streaming of a large variety of audiovisual content from a large library including Netflix, iFlix, YouTube, Google Play and more. This literally turns any TV into a smart TV, at a fraction of the cost. The Google Chromecast 2 is available on Lazada for RM219, with a complimentary iFlix subscription worth RM96.

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For those who prefer just plain seamless home audio, the Chromecast Audio offers just that, and nothing more.

The Chromecast Audio allows you to stream or cast music from your smart device and other audio content through services like Spotify, wirelessly via WiFi. A multi-room feature offers the ability to connect multiple speakers throughout your living space, for great music everywhere in your home. It is coming soon for RM199.

Pokdepinion: I personally prefer a standalone device like a Intel Compute Stick, rather than one that needs to be synced to other devices to work…
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More leaks of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER lineup surface

As we inch closer to the launch date of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER GPUs, more leaks have “magically” appeared. And it seems like the earlier leak of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER cards hinted at too high a price point, with the latest leak hinting at prices starting from as low as $399.
Just as previously leaked, there will be three NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER cards launching. And now we know more about the specifications thanks to a pretty detailed leak by Videocardz.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER Leaked Specs

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GPU
TU104-450
TU104-410
TU106-410

CUDA Cores
3072
2560
2176

RT Cores
48
40
34

Tensor Cores
384
320
272

Memory
8GB GDDR6
8GB GDDR6
8GB GDDR6

Memory Speed
15.5 Gbps
14 Gbps
14 Gbps

Price
$699 (~RM2892)
$499 (~RM2064)
$399 (~RM1651)

Availability
23rd July
9th July
9th July

Aside from leaking out the prices and specifications of the latest GeForce RTX SUPER cards, the site also mentioned that the older GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 2070 will be phased out of production. Which would be a somewhat interesting move as the older cards aren’t even a year old yet.

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The AMD Radeon Navi lineup starts from $379 (~RM1568), with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 being up to 23% faster than a GeForce RTX 2060. As the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers more memory that’s also clocked faster and four more SMs (13% more cores) than the regular GeForce RTX 2060, it should be able to best the AMD Radeon RX 5700 easily. For just $20 more, it’s an almost no brainer to pick the NVIDIA card given that there’s DLSS and also RTX to play around with.

Meanwhile, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is probably targeted to compete against the Radeon RX 5700 XT. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers four additional SMs over the GeForce RTX 2070, and it is priced $50 higher than the Radeon RX 5700 XT. If NVIDIA clocks them high enough, once again we will see the GeForce RTX SUPER card pull ahead of the Radeon Navi GPU. But of course, this is pure speculation at this point.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER cards are expected to be announced on 2nd July, so stay tuned for more updates.
Pokdepinion: I am definitely looking forward to seeing the NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER cards! Pity the original GeForce RTX series users though.
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TSMC begins pilot production on 3nm node, volume production set for late 2022

TSMC was reportedly looking at delays on their 3nm node, but the delays are apparently not going to shift their production schedule by much. Yes, Apple might not be able to make the Apple A16 on 3nm, but they should be able to make their Apple M3 on the TSMC N3 node, just in time for the 2023 Mac lineup.
TSMC 3nm test production begins, mass production in Q4 2022
Apple might have to look towards using the TSMC 4nm node for their upcoming Apple A16, but 2023 will see them transition to 3nm. Apple is slated to make not just the Apple M3 which will power the upcoming Macs in 2023, but also the Apple A17, which should power the iPhone 15 series. Due to the fact that TSMC won’t be able to churn out 3nm chips in 2022, we should see Apple fall back onto TSMC’s 4nm node, which will probably setback Apple’s goals slightly.

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Aside from Apple, Intel is also looking to harness TSMC’s 3nm node, which is slated to make their consumer GPUs and datacenter CPUs on the TSMC N3 node. The products manufactured on the TSMC N3 node should be arriving in Q1 2023.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder how much performance and efficiency will the Apple M3 gain over the prior generation with 3nm…
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Red Dead Online Allegedly Launching Sometime This Week

If you’re one of the many gamers who are currently having the time of your life with Red Dead Redemption 2, chances are that you’re wondering where is the online mode. Well, it appears that we may be able to look forward to Red Dead Online by this week, assuming plans have not changed.
CEO of Rockstar Games Strauss Zelnick mentioned that the online mode will be coming sometime “toward the end” of November. We are currently at the final week of November so unless plans have changed, we can expect it to come out anytime now.

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Red Dead Online is also expected to release in beta form first. This is particularly important as we can expect some bugs and glitches in online play that Rockstar Games will be keeping an eye out to fix as soon as possible. This would in turn make online play more viable and fun for players when it’s out of beta.
As for what we can expect from the online mode, information is rather scarce. All we know at the moment is that Red Dead Online will be using Red Dead Redemption 2 as the base, and players can explore the world either alone or with friends. It is also expected to have a consistent string of updates for fixes and to give players more things to do.
The team over at Ultragamerz have also noted that people have started to unlock achievements for Red Dead Online. This suggests that people have started playing the beta already. This could be a very private beta given to a select few, or the developers simply testing it out themselves.
For now, it’s just a matter of when and not if for the online mode to come to the game, and it’s expected to pop up sooner rather than later.
Source: Ultragamerz / Gamespot
Pokdepinion: Something for my friends and I to enjoy together, and it’s definitely something I’ve been looking forward to for a while now.
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Kingston Introduces AMD EXPO Certified DDR5 Lineup

Kingston has announced two new DDR5 RAM certified for AMD AM5-based systems – Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 AM5 and Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 AM5 RGB.

Optimized for AMD platforms, AMD EXPO (EXtended Profile for Overclocking) provides an easy solution for memory overclock with two preset overclock profiles, plus one user defined tuning profile, to allow users reaching speeds of up to 6,000MT/s without additional tuning required. The FURY Beast line features a low-profile heat spreader design, on-die ECC (Error Correcting Code) for stability on high memory speeds, and on-module PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit) provides better power distribution.

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Both FURY Beast DDR5 AM5 models are now available with 16GB individual modules or kits of 2 (totaling 32GB), with AMD EXPO sticker labeled on packaging. All models will be backed by limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.
Pokdepinion: If you plan to built an AM5 system now, be sure to look for the AMD EXPO sticker.
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Garena Launches New Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia, Due To Start This December

Garena has officially announced a new series of tournaments exclusively for Malaysians called the Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia.
Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia launched

The new tournament series, designed specifically for Malaysian Free Fire players, is part of Free Fire’s efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s esports economy and promote the thriving local gaming community. The event, which runs from December 2021 to February 2022, presents fresh challenges to local players in the scene, with an RM125,000 prize pool on the line.

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Registration for the first Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia’s In-game Qualifiers is open from 8th to 11th December and is limited to Free Fire players with Malaysian citizenship who are domiciled in Malaysia throughout the tournament season and are at least Diamond 1 Rank and Level 20. Eligible teams who register for the In-game Qualifiers will play in qualifier matches on December 11th from 1PM to 5PM GMT+8.
Participants in the one-day qualification will compete for a slot in the Top 48 teams for the Qualifier Finals, which will take place from December 20 to December 21. The Top 18 teams will then advance to the League Stage, where they will compete for a spot in the Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia Grand Finals. The League Stage and Grand Finals will be held in January and February of 2022, respectively.
The top six teams from the Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia will earn direct invites to the upcoming MCP (Malaysia, Cambodia, Philippines) Majors, the highly anticipated regional event, following the Grand Finals. Support your favourite teams and keep an eye out for potential new faces in the Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia, which kicks off this week! Stay tuned to Free Fire’s official Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram pages for the most recent Free Fire Challenger Series Malaysia updates.

Garena also revealed its MCP Esports Roadmap for 2022, which adds to the excitement. This roadmap depicts the path to triumph for local players, where the newly established Challenger Series will provide more teams and players with a direct path into the upcoming MCP Majors.
Following past versions, the Grand Finals of the MCP Majors will choose the representative squad for the MCP region on the global stage at Free Fire’s upcoming international championships in 2022. These tournaments will help to enhance the local esports ecosystem by giving participants opportunities to hone their talents and teamwork on a national scale.
Pokdepinion: It’s really cool that we’re getting a new Malaysian-exclusive Free Fire tournament. I don’t really play the game all that much anymore but I do watch the tournaments from time to time. Definitely gonna catch this one for sure!
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New HUAWEI MatePad Pro Is Coming This 10 June

HUAWEI has officially announced that the new HUAWEI MatePad Pro with enhanced features will be available in Malaysia on June 10th. The newest addition of the HUAWEI MatePad line is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its commitment to its AI Life Strategy. The tablet will also utilise the company’s newly launched HarmonyOS operating system.
The new HUAWEI MatePad Pro comes in new and improved!

The new HUAWEI MatePad Pro sports a 12.6- inch and OLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels in an ultra slim body. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro also has the highest tablet screen-to-body ratio of 90.1 per cent, with ultra-narrow 5.6mm bezels surrounding its symmetrical, FullView Display – ensuring complete immersion. The HUAWEI ClariVu Display Enhancement technology is also returned, with settings for video playing, image browsing, and gaming, as well as an Eye Comfort Mode for the user’s comfort.

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The new HUAWEI MatePad Pro also features Multi-screen Collaboration for effortless multitasking and seamless collaboration. This feature not only allows you to mirror your HUAWEI smartphones onto your tablet, but it also makes it easier to transfer and share data across your devices, including computers, by simply dragging and dropping the file and using the extend, collaboration, and mirror modes.
Furthermore, the updated HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd Generation) features an almost undetectable lag of 11.2 milliseconds and 4096 pressure and tilt sensitivity. It is meant to provide you with a natural writing experience, similar to that of a real pen, for flawless writing and drawing, emulating the feel of a pencil on paper.
Double Tap to Switch tools are also supported by the pencil. You may just double touch to move to the eraser mode to make any changes while you are focused on sketching, whether you are drawing or processing papers.
You can also check out the main differences of the new HUAWEI MatePad Pro compared to the previous generation down below.

Stay tuned to HUAWEI’s Facebook page as well as the HUAWEI Official Website for more information on the new HUAWEI MatePad Pro.
Pokdepinion: I am actually pretty excited about the new MatePad Pro. I’ve been meaning to get a nice tablet for my media consumption and this looks pretty promising.
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Redmi Reveals New Information Showcasing Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition Features

Redmi has been pretty active over on their official Weibo page, revealing a lot of information on their first gaming phone, the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition. The Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition will be officially announced this coming 27 April over in China.

Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition specifications revealed

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According to Redmi’s Weibo posts, the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition will feature an OLED HDR10+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and thin bezels that measures out at just 1.8mm which Redmi says is just the size of a coin. Other features include a 5,065mAh battery with 67W fast charging support as well as a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor under the hood, therefore confirming previous rumours.

The Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition also features shoulder buttons that can pop in and out, similar to the shoulder buttons found on the Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 4. The shoulder buttons can be released and retracted via sliders located beside each shoulder buttons. Furthermore, Redmi’s gaming phone features RGB lights at the back of the device that sits over and under the triple camera setup. The LED lights are also used for notifications and can be customised to change colour depending on the type of notification.
Check out the video here to see the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition’s RGB lights in action.

As mentioned before, Redmi’s gaming phone will feature a triple camera (Redmi has yet to reveal the specs of the camera system) which comes with a unique LED flash that is shaped like a lightning bolt. Apart from that, the device will feature Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back as well as a metal frame on the sides as well as run MIUI on top of Android 11 out of the box.
The Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition will be officially announced on 27 April in China.
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Pokdepinion: Redmi’s new gaming phone looks like an interesting device with interesting features, particularly the RGB lights and the pop-up shoulder buttons. I’m not entirely sold on the phone’s use of the Dimensity 1200 chip though.
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[UNBOXING] ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 (ZB602KL) — the most bang-for-buck ASUS has ever offered!

After the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) which debuted as ASUS’ first 18:9 smartphone, the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) amps up on the experience, with better specifications and a better price.
The budget monster!

We rarely see the newer generation coming in cheaper than its predecessors. We have seen improvements in specifications, with minimal increment in pricing, resulting in better value for money. But here, ASUS seems to have done the unthinkable. The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is not only a major upgrade over the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1), but it also slated to cost a lot less. For the full review, stay tuned as the review will be online on 31st May. Here are the specifications for you to drool over:
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) Specifications

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CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 636 (4 x Kryo 260 @ 1.8 GHz + 4 x Kryo 260 @ 1.6 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Adreno 509

RAM:
4GB LPDDR4X

Display:
6.0″, FHD+ (2160×1080) IPS display

Storage:
64GB eMCP 5.1 (expandable via microSD up to 2TB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
13MP f/2.0, PDAF + 5MP depth detection sensor
Single LED flash, HDR, 4K video
Front Camera
8MP, Beauty mode, 85° FoV

OS:
Pure Android 8.1 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth 5.0

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 5000 mAh (non-removable)

Weight:
180 g

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[E3 2021] Resident Evil Village DLC In The Works

[E3 2021] Resident Evil Village DLC

At E3 2021, Capcom has officially announced that a Resident Evil Village DLC is indeed in the works. They also emphasized that it was done so after popular demand for it.
The only downside to this announcement is that there are no other details on it just yet. It’s highly likely that it will further expand on the game’s storyline, but we have no idea on how they plan on doing that. If we’re putting focus on it happening “by popular demand”, then we have little doubt that it will focus more on Lady Dimitrescu given how popular the beloved vampire mama became.

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Another possibility is the addition of what was originally planned previously with Ada Wong as seen in early concept art of the game. If this is true, it would be tough to make a Resident Evil Village DLC surrounding her without changing much of the game’s storyline.
For now, no release date has been confirmed for the Resident Evil Village DLC yet but it should be available on all platforms the base game is released on, which would be the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. The multiplayer-focused RE:Verse will be available for free next month for those who purchased Resident Evil Village.
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Pokdepinion: I’m fairly confident the DLC will expand on Lady Dimitrescu’s story. I don’t think they’d go as far as to make her playable, but never say never. I’m sure Capcom is aware that it’s an easy way to get people’s attention.
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Steam Deck 2 Is At Least A Few Years Away, Says Valve Designer

Valve is taking it slow with the Steam Deck 2, just like consoles (or like their games).

If you’re waiting for the successor for Steam Deck, bad news: Valve has no immediate plans for a Steam Deck 2, according to Valve designer Lawrence Yang, in an interview for Rock Paper Shotgun. The company is instead taking a console-like upgrade cycle, like Xbox and PlayStations – which means the next model is several years down the line at the earliest. “A true next-gen Deck with a significant bump in horsepower wouldn’t be for a few years,” he reckons.

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The Steam Deck is a portable gaming PC that was released by Valve last year, which had since kicked off an arms race for similar devices from various other manufacturers like GPD, AYANEO and more – the current version of the Steam Deck uses a custom AMD Zen 2 chip, which is now several years old. Despite this, the device is performing well with minor hardware updates along the way (such as updated quieter fans), with the Deck Verified certification program adding new titles all the time.
Valve has taken a vastly different approach to other handheld console makers when it comes to pricing and features. Most handheld consoles are effectively miniaturized PCs, which runs full-fledge Windows OS inside whereas Steam Deck uses a custom version of Linux and a compatibility layer on top of it to make sure games run as intended on the device. Despite its modest hardware, it remains popular among handheld console community for its low price compared to competition.
Source: PCWorld
Pokdepinion: Let’s hope we can make it into Steam Deck 3 in 10 years. They have a habit of avoiding number 3 somehow…
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GIGABYTE Debuts Gaming Products @ Computex 2022

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd. recently announced that it will present the latest gaming devices at COMPUTEX 2022. Among the advances are its flagship gaming devices, which are powered by the latest Intel 12th generation processors.
GIGABYTE Announces Gaming Lineups at Computex 2022

Furthermore, the IF Design Awarded Z690 AORUS XTREME motherboard, high-end essential components, and large-screen monitors deliver an exceptional gaming experience. Additional innovations like the Project Stealth kit provides a simple assembly experience by concealing the interface and wires, while also improving the system airflow for improved cooling. The new gaming PC, Model S, with its streamlined appearance, promises powerful, cool, and silent performance even on AAA games.

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The latest AMD Socket AM5 motherboards, including gaming series X670 AORUS XTREME, MASTER, PRO AX, and X670 AERO D for designers, will be shown for the first time at this event. On the GIGABYTE motherboards, users may get a first look at the innovative design and rich functionality of the PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, M.2 Gen5 interface, and distinctive PCIe/M.2 EZ-latch.
The King of Gaming device by Gigabyte features the Z690 AORUS XTREME motherboard, an NVIDIA RTX 3090 Ti VGA, a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and a PCIe 5.0 level PSU for the best Alder Lake performance. The Z690 AORUS XTREME gaming motherboards continue the popular AORUS series with efficient power supply and superior thermal technology, with full memory Overclocking technology to provide both performance and stability.
The WINDFORCE 3X cooling system VGA card incorporates three 100mm unique blade fans, an alternate spinning vapour chamber, eight composite copper heat pipes, a 3D active fan, and screen cooling to deliver high-efficiency heat transfer. Furthermore, the high-speed SSD with a huge heat sink enables the fastest game loading speed, while the PCIe 5.0 power supply provides the most efficient power.
Some users may find the process of building a PC to be frustrating due to the design of most cables where they are linked to the front edges of motherboards. Cable clutter, in this case, becomes a key problem during PC building. Others may have difficulty inserting USBs, audio, power supply connectors, and front headers on motherboards due to restricted interior space in the case.
Gigabyte’s Project Stealth offers a package solution comprised of specially engineered motherboards, VGA cards, and chassis. To simplify cable management and installation, all connectors such as ATX power, CPU power, fans, USB, audio, front panel, and so on are relocated to the motherboard’s rear side. The VGA has a PCIe power connector on the underside. This allows users to line up their wires with this innovative design to get a more streamlined build with a cleaner look.
The casing also increases the size of the holes in the motherboard mounting area, allowing for easier cable routing which keeps interference and installation from clashing. Furthermore, the redesign of the connector allocation improves the ease, efficiency, and safety of the system build.
AORUS MODEL S is a mini PC powered by an Intel 12th generation i7-12700K processor, an NVIDIA RTX 3070 VGA card, and two 2TB PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSDs. It includes an innovative AIO thermal design that improves heat dissipation by maximizing the available space on the thermal fin within the case. The CPU temperature can be kept healthy state while running AAA games and keeping the noise level below 36dB, resulting in a smooth gaming experience. The AORUS MODEL S is the first option of a compact PC for gamers, with a 14L system with powerful thermal cooling and the quietest performance.

GIGABYTE continues to innovate in the display section and will demonstrate soon-to-be-released monitors with unique features that give more UHD x big-screen gaming alternatives.
In conjunction with the booth at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, GIGABYTE will be presenting the FO48U monitor, IF Award and Best Choice winner, in the BC area, while an online exhibition will be held concurrently on GIGABYTE’s official website.
Meanwhile, TAITRA will host an online exhibition dubbed COMPUTEX 2022 DigitalGo to provide visitors with a more diverse method to experience COMPUTEX 2022.
To participate in GIGABYTE’s online exhibition at COMPUTEX 2022, feel free to visit their official website right here.
GIGABYTE Offers Thermal Solution for AM5 Motherboards

In other news, GIGABYTE announced that all AIO liquid coolers and tower fans for multi-platform are now equipped with mounts for Socket AM5 to support the new AMD motherboards, giving users optimal CPU heat dissipation and upgrade without changing coolers.
Given the inconvenience of upgrading CPU fans as well as devices, GIGABYTE constantly considers platform variance in the early design stage of the cooler and tower fan. The company also demonstrated that all AIO liquid coolers lineup and tower fans can deliver outstanding thermal performance to the new platform through extensive testing after confirming the continuity of AM4 brackets on the Socket AM5 platform. Users who purchased GIGABYTE coolers or tower fans intended for several platforms will not need to make any changes or adjustments to accommodate the new platform.
The list of supported Socket AM5 product models are listed below:
AIO Liquid Cooler

AORUS WATERFORCE X 360
AORUS WATERFORCE X 280
AORUS WATERFORCE X 240
AORUS WATERFORCE 360
AORUS WATERFORCE 280
AORUS WATERFORCE 240
AORUS LIQUID COOLER 360
AORUS LIQUID COOLER 280
AORUS LIQUID COOLER 240

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Halo Infinite had a surprising early launch, at least for the multiplayer portion of the game. Given its popularity, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see cheaters in the game and now, there’s going to be a whole lot of them. Here’s what you need to know.
Halo Infinite Is Seeing an Influx of Cheaters

It’s official, hackers are entering Halo Infinite :/ pic.twitter.com/90aa3eO2NO
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) November 26, 2021

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A lot of gamers have come to Twitter to voice out their displeasure over Halo Infinite cheaters, most notably popular gaming personalities Courage JD and DougisRaw. It happened surprisingly fast too given that most multiplayer games will take a while to see these blatant aimbotters and other types of cheaters to appear in the game.
What’s worse is that given the free-to-play nature of Halo Infinite multiplayer, cheaters are less worried about getting their accounts banned as they could easily sign up for a new one. One popular solution being thrown out in the community is to disable cross play as it’s generally harder to cheat on consoles compared to PC given the unique architecture and software behind it.
Even if this does happen however, it doesn’t ultimately solve the root of the problem as it will only ensure that less people will suffer overall. As a temporary solution, it might not be too bad but 343 Industries and Microsoft will have to move fast, otherwise they will risk losing their player base to another game.
For now, no solution has been put forth just yet, but we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned. The multiplayer portion of Halo Infinite is available for free on the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: I hope they put in a strong countermeasure soon. When COD Warzone had this problem, most players moved to Apex Legends so I wouldn’t be surprise to see the same thing happening here.
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