ASUS ROG Unveils Hatsune Miku-Themed Gaming Hardware Lineup
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) made waves today with its surprise collaboration with virtual pop sensation Hatsune Miku.
The limited-edition collection includes motherboards, ROG ASTRAL RTX 5080 graphics cards, AIO coolers, and even apparel – all featuring custom anime-inspired designs with signature turquoise accents and dynamic RGB lighting effects.
While full technical specifications for the RTX 5080 remain undisclosed, industry analysts note this marks ASUS’s most ambitious crossover attempt since its 2023 Gundam series.
The move strategically targets Japan’s $2.1 billion character merchandise market while offering collectors unique showpiece components. asus
Lenovo Named Official Hardware Partner for Esports World Cup 2025
Lenovo solidified its esports presence today by securing the official PC and gaming hardware partnership for Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup 2025.
The company will deploy its latest Legion gaming systems across all tournament stages, including unannounced 14th-gen Intel/NVIDIA equipped machines rumored to feature 360Hz mini-LED displays.
This three-year deal follows Lenovo’s successful 2024 partnership with ESL Pro Tour, demonstrating the brand’s growing influence in competitive gaming infrastructure. lenovo
NVIDIA RTX 5080 Super & 5070 Super: What We Know
Multiple industry leakers suggest NVIDIA may be preparing Super variants of its RTX 5080 and 5070 GPUs for Q4 2025.
Expected improvements include: 15-20% higher boost clocks (potentially reaching 3.1GHz) GDDR7 memory bandwidth optimizationsEnhanced DLSS 4.0 performanceHowever, without official confirmation from NVIDIA, experts recommend caution – similar rumors preceded the canceled RTX 4080 Ti refresh in 2023. tomshardware
Intel Teases Arc B580 Dual GPU Development
During an investor roadmap presentation, Intel casually revealed work on an Arc B580 Dual GPU solution – potentially combining two GPUs on a single board through advanced packaging.
This could position Intel uniquely against AMD’s chiplet designs and NVIDIA’s monolithic approach.
The announcement comes as Intel’s discrete GPU market share reaches 8% according to Jon Peddie Research, though driver stability remains a concern for high-end adoption. intel
Raspberry Pi Handheld Console Gains Community Momentum
A grassroots Raspberry Pi 5-based handheld project has garnered over 15,000 Reddit upvotes this week.
The open-source design features:Custom 6″ 1080p touchscreenModular button layoutsFPGA-assisted emulation up to PS2Priced at an estimated $199, this reflects growing demand for affordable, hackable gaming devices outside traditional ecosystems.
