PC Gaming | The VergeThe Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.2026-07-30T15:48:10+00:00https://www.theverge.com/rss/pc-gaming/index.xmlhttps://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1Stevie Bonifield<![CDATA[Best Buy is selling an RTX 5080 for more than the RTX 5090’s MSRP]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9731732026-07-30T11:48:10-04:002026-07-30T11:48:10-04:00
Best Buy has raised the price of the Asus ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC to $2,099 - the first time a major US retailer is directly selling an RTX 5080 for more than the $1,999 MSRP of the RTX 5090, VideoCardz reports. The ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC now costs 40 percent more than its launch price of $1,499, and over double the $999 MSRP of the RTX 5080 Founders Edition.
As VideoCardz notes, this is currently the only RTX 5080 directly sold by Best Buy that's priced over the RTX 5090's MSRP. There are still other RTX 5080 GPUs available for significantly less, including at other retailers - Asus is selling the ROG Astral RTX 5080 OC for $1,899, which i …
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Antonio G. Di Benedetto<![CDATA[Razer’s new keyboards drop the price on powerful gaming features]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9730272026-07-30T10:18:07-04:002026-07-30T11:00:00-04:00
Here be magnets. And RGB. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge
Razer has insisted that optical keyboard switches are the best choice for competitive esports stars and the sweatiest of try-hards, but it's now relenting slightly by offering cheaper keyboards with magnetic switches and a similar array of gaming features. The $120 Razer Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Mini and $140 Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Tenkeyless, both launching today, are the company's first keyboards to use Hall effect switches. They're wired-only boards loaded with gaming-first features, and I've had a brief chance to test both and take them for a spin.
The new Huntsman boards offer the hallmarks found in many other Hall effect mechanical ke …
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Brad Bourque<![CDATA[Cyberpunk 2077 packs a lot of fun into its discounted $20 price]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9727772026-07-29T17:02:50-04:002026-07-29T17:02:50-04:00
CyberPunk 2077’s world is vibrant and dangerous. | Image: CD Projekt Red
Over the last few years, CD Projekt Red put a ton of work into fixing Cyberpunk 2077, squashing bugs, polishing content, and even launching new DLC in 2023, Phantom Liberty. As a result, this game has gone from a source for funny, glitch-fueled videos to a world I’ve returned to a number of times to live out my futuristic fantasies. A big discount happening across almost all platforms makes it a lot more accessible.
Usually $59.99 for the standard edition, the game is priced at $17.99 at Steam. Its Ultimate Edition, which includes the Phantom Liberty DLC (usually $29.99 on its own), is discounted to $33.10. Xbox has the standard edition for $17.99 (usually $59.99), and the Ultimate Edition for $33.60 (usually $79.99). Sony is selling the base game for PS4 and PS5 for $19.99 (usually $49.99), while the Ultimate Edition on PS5 is $35.49 (usually $70.99).
GameStop sells pre-owned physical copies of Cyberpunk 2077 for $18.99 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (we can’t link directly to the pre-owned copies, so you’ll have to manually select the option). The older copies will automatically upgrade to their current-generation versions for free when played on an Xbox Series S/X or PlayStation 5.
It’s generous to say that theambitious RPG was only a bit buggy at launch. In fact, its performance issues were glaring enough to cause both Sony and Microsoft to offer extended refunds. After all the bug fixes and improvements, the game is now a commonly-used performance benchmark for PC and console gaming. While its most advanced ray tracing modes are reserved for few platforms, it’s a visually-stunning game no matter where you play it. Plus, continued updates have given players more options for getting the most out of their time in Night City.
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Sean Hollister<![CDATA[Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9719632026-07-29T02:39:13-04:002026-07-28T15:12:48-04:00
In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but only for Europe. Logitech will do much the same. User-replaceable batteries will be the law in Europe in February 2027, but instead of bringing them to the rest of the world, Logitech plans to ship one version of its wireless mice to Europe and a different version everywhere else.
Does it make sense to buy a graphics card with just 4GB of VRAM? According to the specs on ASRock's website, the 4GB version of the RX 9050 is built on AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and has a 64-bit memory interface, 16 compute units, and a boost clock speed of up to 2,600MHz / 18GBps. That should be enough to enable new features like FSR 4, …
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Sean Hollister<![CDATA[Logitech’s handheld plans are on ice — don’t expect a G Cloud 2 soon]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9716512026-07-28T08:31:51-04:002026-07-28T08:31:51-04:00
Logitech's new gaming boss, Robin Piispanen, tells me he likes the idea of gaming handhelds. "It's such a charming value proposition," he says, as we sip iced vanilla lattes at my local cafe. But he's not building one right now. He's not sure when or if Logitech should try again, after its underwhelming experiment with the Logitech G Cloud streaming handheld.
"Right now, in this moment in time, there's bigger things for us to focus on than doing a second G Cloud," he tells me.
Personally, I feel like the G Cloud would have a better chance today. At its 2022 debut, the $350 Logitech handheld was almost completely overshadowed by the far m …
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Brad Bourque<![CDATA[Razer’s analog Huntsman V3 Pro is over 20 percent off]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9715572026-07-27T17:29:22-04:002026-07-27T17:29:22-04:00
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro features doubleshot PBT keycaps.
Gaming keyboards have evolved over the years to add RGB LEDs, extra knobs, and buttons with screens, but one feature has remained fairly consistent: the mechanical switch. That’s slowly changing, with brands introducing adjustable optical switches that are more customizable and have a faster response time. Razer’s Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a compact, wired optionon sale at Amazon for $124.99 (usually $159.99).
Optical switches constantly read the height of each key, opening up a wealth of new features that traditional mechanical switches don’t support. For example, you can set the activation height for different keys, down to 0.1mm for the lightest touch, or up to 4mm for keys you don’t want to accidentally press at the wrong time, and they can reset without reaching the top height for faster repeated presses.
Like some other keyboards with optical switches, you can use a function Razer calls “Snap Tap” to prioritize specific key inputs over each other, letting you rock back and forth between your strafing keys in a shooter, for example. The feature is turned off by default, and is banned in some games like Counter-Strike 2, but can be switched on at the keyboard level or in the Razer Synapse app.
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Cameron Faulkner<![CDATA[Samsung’s 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is priced right at $299.99]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9713322026-07-27T10:56:38-04:002026-07-27T10:56:38-04:00
The cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p model costs exactly that much thanks to a recent $50 discount at Amazon. Finding a good QD-OLED monitor under $500 these days is pretty easy, but under $300 is pretty rare. Its G50SF debuted at $499.99, but has spent the past six months bouncing back and forth between $350 and $450.
Despite being cheaper than Alienware’s awesome $350 AW2726DM and some competitors, the Samsung G50SF doesn’t make a ton of compromises. It has a thin design, variable refresh rate support, and the same fast .03-millisecond response time we expect from these panels. It has a DisplayPort port plus HDMI 2.0 and a headphone jack (most competing monitors have two HDMI ports). Unless you’re keen on getting a monitor that has a 240Hz or faster refresh rate, you may not mind that this one tops out at 180Hz (via DisplayPort), or 144Hz via HDMI.
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Maybe you knew that Best Buy’s in-house Insignia brand has its own AirTag-like Bluetooth trackers, maybe you didn’t. I recently found out, and they’re surprisingly affordable; You can get a four-pack of its Apple Find My-compatible trackers for $19.99 ($10 off). It’s a nice price if you just want some low-cost trackers with lanyard hooks to attach to luggage before a trip. The tracker’s coin battery can be replaced, and its 65-decibel alarm can help you find lost items nearby. Insignia advertises up to a 164-foot Bluetooth range outdoors (or 65 feet indoors), but connecting them with Find My will let you track them from greater distances.
Sony is hosting a summer sale on physical PlayStation 5 games, and it includes fairly new and notable releases like Saros ($49.99, $20 off), Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 ($29.99, $40 off), and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach ($39.88, $30 off), plus several other great games worth considering. The sale is happening at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. These are some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen on physical titles, and digital versions on the PlayStation Store are matching these prices.
Those who work all day at a computer might be familiar with having sore wrists, particularly from using a mouse. A vertical mouse might help, and you can get one of the better wireless models out there — Logitech’s MX Vertical — for $46.80 at Woot with the code LOGITECH22 used at checkout (usually $77 elsewhere). The mouse recharges via USB-C and can last for months with a single charge, according to my colleague Victoria Song, who loves hers. It can connect to devices with its included 2.4GHz receiver, or Bluetooth.
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Brad Bourque<![CDATA[Corsair’s PC case with a panoramic glass design is $70 off]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9603312026-07-23T12:59:23-04:002026-07-23T13:20:00-04:00
If only the air looked this cool as it flows through the Frame 4500X RS. | Image: Corsair
On the hunt for a PC case that’s loaded with features and has a unique look? Amazon, Best Buy, and Corsair are selling the Corsair Frame 4500X RS for $119.99, a $70 discount from the usual price. The versatile case supports motherboards up to EATX, GPUs up to 460mm in length, and has a seamless panoramic glass window that wraps around its front and left side. The case includes three fans with reverse rotors mounted to its right side, letting the ARGB lighting shine into the case while they pull in air.
While the panoramic window might draw more attention, one of this case’s standout functional features is Corsair’s Infinirail system. Rather than having individual holes for fan screws, there are long slots on sliding rails, giving you more flexibility with cooling components and configuration. As a result, you can fit radiators up to 280mm or 360mm on the top or side of the case, depending on whether you opt for 120mm or 140mm case fans.
The case also supports rear connection motherboards like this Gigabyte X870 Aorus for cleaner cable runs, and is ready for vertical GPU mounting if you buy a riser cable. There are some other nice inclusions as well, like an anti-sag GPU support arm, and the screws come in a reusable box rather than a series of tiny plastic bags. The case includes a two year manufacturer’s warranty.
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Cameron Faulkner<![CDATA[The wireless headset that gets hot-swappable batteries right]]>https://www.theverge.com/?p=9671532026-07-21T11:07:37-04:002026-07-21T09:00:00-04:00
New gaming gear is always promising to shave milliseconds off latency or response time. The improvements usually aren't obvious. But the Glorious GHS InfinitePlay wireless headset, on the other hand, could save you far more than just milliseconds: It has the fastest hot-swap battery system I've ever used, and the headset doesn't die when you swap out its battery either.
Glorious improves on the formula popularized by SteelSeries, which made swappable, rechargeable batteries a feature worth caring about in a high-end headset. Its new $229.99 headset has zero audio downtime while swapping batteries because it has a fallback battery that can …
