AMD fixes excessive drive writes. Read the caveats first.
The 26.11.1 optional driver addresses disk writes; individual game timeout issues remain.
PC & Tech
Hardware compatibility, driver updates and settings guides for PC and handheld gaming.
Check compatibility before you upgrade
- GPU and driver
- Match the driver package to your GPU and operating system. Keep the previous version number with your troubleshooting notes.
- Game support
- A fixed desktop issue does not resolve every game's known timeout. Read the current known-issues list before updating.
- Hardware availability
- Sony has delayed Pulse Elevate. An old launch banner or overseas price is not proof of Australian stock.
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AMD Adrenalin 26.11.1 fixes excessive drive writes: check these Radeon caveats
AMD lists idle and window-movement disk-write fixes in its 12 November optional driver. Existing game-specific timeout issues still matter.
Driver guide
Steam Achievement Sets leave beta: DLC progress no longer needs to erase a completed set
Valve’s achievement update is available to everyone, with separate sets, retired achievements and a refreshed progress page.
Platform update
Pulse Elevate’s launch is delayed: Sony’s production notice overrides the old November date
Sony withdrew the planned 12 November speaker launch. No replacement date or verified Australian checkout price is established.
Hardware availability
Auto SR leaves the dock: what Xbox Ally and supported Ryzen PCs get now
Microsoft’s 10 November announcement separates handheld and 1080p support from the phased Performance Mode and Auto HDR rollout. Check your device, package and game before expecting an upgrade.
News analysis
Hogwarts Legacy’s DLSS 5 update: what works on PC and what Australia can verify
NVIDIA dates Neural Rendering support for Hogwarts Legacy from 5 November. Here is how to tell it from frame generation and check local cloud support.
Hardware and settings guide
Xbox's new PC app promises faster launches — what Insiders actually get
Microsoft's claimed 60% startup improvement is an Insider test result, not a universal PC benchmark. Here's what's changing in Library, Search and cloud play.
Official update breakdown
5 November briefing: Nintendo launches, MW4 tomorrow, PC updates and the screen watch
An Australian afternoon catch-up: what is on today’s calendar, what arrives next, and which rumours remain unconfirmed.
Source-checked daily briefing
NVIDIA driver guide: 621.24 update and the older MW4 launch notes
NVIDIA’s 621.24 announcement is newer than the MW4 launch driver. Check the separate Where Winds Meet content date; historical 621.01 notes remain below.
Verified graphics-driver guide
AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1: Radeon RX 6000, Ryzen handhelds and Xbox support explained
AMD brought FSR 4.1 to older Radeon graphics and selected Ryzen-powered devices. Here's what actually works now, what's coming to Xbox, and what to check before updating.
Hardware explainer
AMD Adrenalin 26.10.2: which Radeon crashes it fixes, and who should update
AMD's 30 October optional Radeon driver addresses game crashes and overlays, but known Cyberpunk, War Thunder and Phantom Blade Zero problems remain. Read the hardware-specific guide before installing.
Confirmed driver release / practical guide
Xbox Cloud Gaming's November hour limits: what Game Pass members need to know
Microsoft has announced 15, 10 and 5 monthly cloud hours across its Game Pass tiers, plus an Insider trial of prepaid cloud time. Australian pricing and availability still need confirmation.
Explainer / announced service change
Controller stick drift: what to check before buying a replacement
Dead zones can hide symptoms, while mechanical wear and contamination require different fixes. Start with the least risky diagnosis.
Explainer
Before you buy: accessibility settings worth checking in a game
Subtitles, remapping, motion controls and readable interfaces are practical buying criteria, not optional extras.
Guide
Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.5: where returning players should start
Clampdown, dual-wielding and the limits of cross-platform mods: a practical route into the October 22 update.
Explainer
Playdate’s most interesting specification is what it asks designers to leave out
A reflective screen, a physical crank and approachable development tools make a useful alternative to the handheld performance race.
Explainer
Steam Deck Verified is a starting point. Read the compatibility details next.
What Valve’s four badges mean, why a 90Hz OLED screen is not a frame-rate promise, and what to check for the games you actually play.
Guide
Steam's Personal Calendar is out of Labs — here's how it finds games for you
Valve's October 23 update turns a discovery experiment into a regular Steam Store feature, including upcoming games.
Steam News
Steam Scream V: dates, horror demos and what actually qualifies
Valve's Halloween event covers more than discounts. Here's how to browse it without mistaking a festival listing for a recommendation.
Guide
Steam Next Fest is over: what to do with those demo discoveries
Valve's October demo event ended October 26, but your wishlist and notes can still be useful.
Guide
PS5’s Prism Collection brings back transparent controllers
Flare Orange, Emerald Green and Graphite Gray lead Sony’s new accessory collection.
PlayStation Blog
NVIDIA outlines a faster DLSS 5 model and frame-generation beta
The October 13 update separates neural-rendering changes from a new frame-generation performance mode.
NVIDIA GeForce
PC settings worth changing before you start a new game
Start with the settings that make the biggest difference to smoothness, clarity and responsiveness.
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