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In simpler terms, the Xbox Series S is a more budget-friendly version of the Xbox Series X, making it an accessible choice for gamers this generation. It’s priced at $299, significantly lower than both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Series S can play all current generation games, but instead of focusing on high-end features like 4K resolution, it targets 1080p HD using less expensive components. This allows Microsoft to offer savings to customers who don’t require 4K. While some visual details might be compromised in certain cases, well-designed games can still achieve smooth frame rates of up to 60 or even 120 FPS when designed with the Series S in mind.

Treyarch has announced that the new feature will go live when Season 2 starts at 9 a.m. Pacific (12 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. UK) on January 28. This means that players participating in Ranked Play on Xbox and PlayStation can now opt to play matches only with other console players, excluding PC users from the matchmaking process.

The problem that affects some audio devices might occur if your hardware uses an outdated USB 1.0 audio driver. Systems experiencing this issue won’t be able to playback audio through such devices. However, Microsoft is working on resolving the bug. In the interim, users can prevent the problem by refraining from connecting an external Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) during setup. Instead, connect your audio device directly to the PC to work around the issue.

Over the weekend, I came across news suggesting that both Microsoft and Oracle are competing to acquire TikTok. This Chinese social media giant is valued at potentially $100 billion, thanks to its unique algorithm known for its addictive nature. These days, TikTok reigns supreme as the go-to platform among younger generations who seem to be moving away from Facebook and Instagram in recent years, drawn by the fast-paced video-centric experience that TikTok offers.

But there’s even more to uncover, as the gameplay trailer introduces additional playable wrestlers, suggests a novel game mode, and offers other tantalizing details.

What’s with all the pessimism? Reports and whispers from industry experts suggest that there will be significant shortages of the RTX 5090, particularly so. For instance, an employee from Overclockers UK stated that they only have a small number – single digits – of the RTX 5090 in stock, while their supply of the RTX 5080 is limited to only a few hundred units.