Consoles
The SNES Classic Modding Scene is Better than Ever
The massive success of the SNES Classic Edition is nothing to laugh at. The console is widely popular among geeks and novelty collectors alike. Due to the success of the retro console and the fact that the modding community can do a lot of impressive things. It was only a matter of time before someone managed to integrate games that wouldn’t originally be in the retro-console.
Now, players can add up to 200 games to their SNES Classic Editions alongside a few more mods that will increase the value of the console. Using an updated version of a tool called HackChi, it’s possible to load more games onto the SNES Classic by connecting it to a PC. Due to the fact that the system is loaded with 300 MB of storage, only a fraction of which is actually used by the officially included games, it’s possible to load dozens of additional games.
Not only that but users have found out ways to incorporate things such as Box art and performance tweaks. Basically making the added games look like they actually came with the system instead of being forcefully added in.
Another impressive feature is a fixture of a Nintendo oversight. The absence of a HOME button to go back to the menu was pretty annoying for the SNES Classic consumers. Especially considering that they had to go and push a button on the console in order to do so. Now, there are controller shortcuts that press the HOME button without the need of getting up.
Of course, this is a risky option for many of the buyers. Considering the fact that the console can be easily brickable because of these tweaks. Any user can end up permanently damaging the system and will need to buy another one. Yes, Nintendo has declared that they will be producing more of the SNES Mini and NES Mini, but it’s $60 bucks you don’t want to spend. So proceed with caution.
PS4 sales in the UK climbed by a shocking 633 percent year-over-year in 2023, so apparently the old system isn’t dead yet. The previous year’s very limited supply of the system is likely a major factor in this figure, since the console’s lifespan was drastically reduced because of chip shortages caused by the pandemic. Still, it’s proof that PlayStation’s original platform has unmet demand.
With the very low prices of PS4 software (both in-store and online at the PS Store), this strategy makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s future-proof, so there’s no harm in stocking up on PS4s while new-gen pricing is still high, since if you decide to switch to a PS5 in the future, you can transfer all of your purchases across. Not to mention that the majority of new releases still come out on the PS4, with several offering free PS5 upgrades.
While the percentage rise may seem huge, real PS4 sales will probably be much lower. It’s a sign that the gadget, which is now a decade old, isn’t completely dead yet, and we expect it to keep receiving maintenance for a while longer. Of course, this is great news for Sony, because the company would rather have PS4 players playing on its last-gen gadget than none at all, even if it would love to have them upgrade to PS5.
A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?
Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:
- We updated system software security
- We improved system software stability and performance
- Some screens now have better messages and usability
That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.
Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.
Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.
Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?
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