Game Consoles

Razer announced "Razer Indie Lab" at gamescom 2026, a program designed to support independent game developers with AI-powered QA tools, access to immersive technologies, and market expansion opportunities, aiming to help them create AAA-quality games.

ONO Trading Co., Ltd. announces the release of GuliKit's next-generation TMR Electromagnetic Joysticks for DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers on Rakuten, starting August 25, 2026. These non-contact sensors offer theoretical zero drift and enhanced input precision, with a special launch sale from August 25 to September 8, 2026.

PGA, a manufacturer and seller of smartphone and digital audio device accessories, has announced the sequential release of new game sagara pouches with a "Toy Story 5" design, available from August 20, 2026. These pouches feature fluffy sagara embroidery of popular Disney characters and are designed to protect gaming consoles from scratches and dirt.

Cyber Gadget Co., Ltd. announces the upcoming release of the 'CYBER・High-Hardness Glass Panel Standard [Blue Light Cut Type] (for Switch2)' in late September 2026. This new accessory for the Switch2 console includes a dedicated application kit for easy installation, boasts 9H hardness for robust screen protection, and features a blue light cut function to reduce eye strain.

Taito has officially launched 'Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeon Boost' for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, offering launch discounts of 15% for console versions and 25% for Steam. Existing Steam users receive a free upgrade. A special X campaign is also underway, giving players a chance to win 40th-anniversary pin badge sets.

Cyber Gadget Co., Ltd. is set to release two new storage cases, the "CYBER・See-Through Main Unit Storage Case (for Switch2)" and the "CYBER・See-Through Controller Storage Case," in late September 2026, offering both protection and display functionality for gaming gear.

Brook Gaming announces its participation in Tokyo Game Show 2026, revealing new products like the 8K Core Fighting Board and an expanded lineup of gaming controllers, multi-platform converters, and mobile gaming accessories across four themed zones.

ONO Trading Co., Ltd. announces the official launch of the "Frinkey TMR Electromagnetic Stick Module" for DualSense Edge on Amazon.co.jp from mid-August 2026. This product offers a solution to stick drift, allowing PS5 players to upgrade their controllers easily without specialized knowledge or tools.

SEGA announced that its action-adventure game, "Sonic Frontiers," has surpassed 5 million units in worldwide sales. To commemorate this milestone and allow more players to experience the series, a "Sega August Recommended Sale" is currently underway, offering discounts of up to 75% on various "Sonic" titles, including "Sonic Frontiers." Additionally, "Sonic Frontiers Super Deluxe" for Nintendo Switch™ 2 is now available digitally, with a physical release planned for September.

SpiralAI Inc. announces a special live stream on August 18, 2026, to commemorate the official release of 'RyzaChat: Your Own Summer Dream Story Created with AI Ryza,' a new free-scenario AI chat RPG licensed by Koei Tecmo Games. The event will feature Yuri Noguchi, voice actress for Ryza, and Hiroko Saga, Editor-in-Chief of Weekly Famitsu, on the YouTube channel "Famitsu TUBE."