The “Xbox 360 glitch holiday sweater” includes a power button that illuminates green, and there’s even an interchangeable module that produces the Red Ring of Death. Microsoft loves ugly sweaters, but this one is exclusive to Microsoft employees right now. I’ve heard this one went on sale at Microsoft’s company store today and it has already sold out.
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Jason Koebler on the ritual of analyzing a killer’s online life:
“People—including me—want to know who Mangione is and what made him allegedly do this. It’s just that it’s not clear what we are actually learning from years-old social media accounts.”
When the budget-minded Ultimate 2C debuted last June, its Bluetooth support was limited to Windows and Android. 8BitDo now offers a Bluetooth-only variant (no 2.4GHz) for the same price that specifically supports the Nintendo Switch. It’s nearly identical to the original Ultimate 2C controller, but is available in three colors including blue, dark blue, and a bright pink option that’s very reminiscent of Kirby.
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Toem 2 was just announced as part of the Wholesome Games’ latest showcase. I loved the original, a charming photography game in black and white, and I can’t wait to snap some more virtual photographs in the new game.
Its developers, Something We Made, are targeting a 2026 launch.
Japannext’s new 23.6-inch, 1080p retro gaming monitor embraces ‘80s TV aesthetics with giant bezels and a pair of knobs that control volume and brightness. Despite its dated appearance, the $200 monitor offers 180Hz refresh rates and supports AMD FreeSync.
It will be released in Japan starting this Friday for around $197 and will be available in parts of Europe, but don’t expect a North American release.


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