To provide a stable Minecraft experience and let the game run well, the company has now updated the minimum and recommended system requirements for Minecraft: Java Edition.

Minecraft: Java Edition- Updated minimum and recommended system requirements

For minimum requirements, the new target is 1080p at 30 FPS using the Fast preset. This means a 64-bit system, 8GB of RAM with a discrete GPU or 12GB with integrated graphics, a 4-core processor, and a Vulkan 1.3-capable GPU with at least 2GB of RAM.

For recommended requirements, the new target is 1080p at 60 FPS using the Fancy Preset. This includes 16GB of RAM, a stronger modern processor, and a more capable graphics card with 6GB of VRAM.

These updated requirements are still relatively low when compared with many modern AAA games. But these provide a clear baseline for how to ensure a stable Minecraft experience in today’s times, especially at 1080p.

The recommended system requirements changed on 21^st July. According to Minecraft, performance and visual quality are no longer guaranteed on hardware below the new minimum.

It is revealed that if your computer still falls below the new minimum requirements, Java Edition will still launch; performance and visual quality are no longer guaranteed, and it may struggle or fail to launch in the future. The company will keep the players informed about these changes.

You can check out the new updates on the Java System Requirements page on Minecraft.net.

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But even with this service, gamers had to join a waitlist to get access to the cloud gaming service. From today, this wait comes to an end as the cloud gaming platform exits the early access beta testing phase. NVIDIA GeForce NOW is now officially launched in India with three plans.

NVIDIA GeForce Now: Plans & Pricing

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The 1-month plans include: Free, Performance and Ultimate subscriptions. The pricing and benefits are below:

Free

• Ad-Supported
• Access 2000+ games
• 1-hour gaming sessions
• Up to 1080p resolution
• Up to 60 FPS
• No priority access to queue
• 4 vCPU cores 14 GB DRAM

Performance [GeForce RTX]

• Rs 999/ month
• No Ads
• Access 4500+ games
• 6-hour gaming sessions
• Up to 1440p resolution
• Up to 60 FPS
• Priority access to queue
• 8 vCPU cores 28 GB DRAM
• NVIDIA RTX Ray Tracing
• 100 hours premium monthly playtime
• HDR10 and SDR10
• Ultrawide monitor support
• In-game settings persistence
• Surround 5.1 audio

Ultimate [GeForce RTX 5080]

• Rs 1999/month
• No Ads
• Access 4500+ games
• 8-hour gaming sessions
• Up to 5K resolution
• Up to 360 FPS
• First priority access to queue
• 16 vCPU cores 56 GB DRAM
• NVIDIA RTX Ray Tracing
• 100 hours premium monthly playtime
• HDR10 and SDR10
• Ultrawide monitor support
• In-game settings persistence
• Surround 5.1/7.1 audio
• DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation
• NVIDIA Reflex
• Cloud G-Sync

There are also Day Passes available for Performance and Ultimate plans at Rs 399 and Rs 799, respectively.

Early pass holders will get a one-time 20% discount for the first 3 months, once their current pass expires. Apart from debit and credit cards, users can now pay for the subscription plans or day passes via UPI in India.

Gamers in India can now stream high-end PC games from NVIDIA’s servers to whatever device they have- phone, laptop, Mac, handheld, tablet or TV. However, the service does not include a game library of its own. Users must connect their existing accounts from platforms such as Steam, Epic, GOG, PC Game Pass, and Ubisoft Connect, and stream the titles they already own with GeForce RTX performance.

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Well, the company has another new gadget for its users: the Lenovo Legion Cloud Gaming Handheld Console C700.

Lenovo Legion Cloud Gaming Handheld Console C7000: China launch confirmed

This latest gaming handheld console will be making its debut next month in China (probably alongside Legion Y700 Wuji 5G).

The teaser image reveals the console in a white colour option and also reveals a co-branded partnership with Tencent’s START cloud gaming service. The console features an asymmetric and Xbox-style layout. There is a D-pad and left stick on the left side and ABXY buttons and right stick on the right side.

The rear side features back buttons and a vented section as well. The C700 is teased as a cloud gaming handheld rather than a traditional handheld gaming PC. The company has not revealed the internal hardware details, but it may soon start teasing the details.

Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for the latest tech updates.

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III- Cross-Gen Bundle | PS4, PS5

Call of Duty returns with an all-new campaign, modernised versions of classic Multiplayer maps and an open-world PvE Zombies experience. The campaign, a direct sequel to the record-breaking Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, sees Captain Price and Task Force 141 face off against ultranationalist war criminal Vladimir Makarov as he extends his grasp across the world. In Multiplayer, the 16 maps that launched with Modern Warfare 2 in 2009 return with upgraded graphics, new modes and innovative gameplay features. In Modern Warfare Zombies, team up with other squads for the first time ever as you work together to survive in the largest Zombies map yet.

For the King II | PS5, PS4

Queen Rosomon has turned against her subjects, casting them into servitude in the darkness of Fahrul’s mines whilst building alliances with sinister and malevolent forces. Gather your party in four-player co-op or adventure alone through Fahrul as you risk everything to fight the tyrannical queen and bring an end to her oppressive reign. From the creators of For The King, the much-loved RPG that blends roguelite and tabletop gameplay, comes a new chapter in Fahrul’s history, designed on an updated engine bringing innovation and gameplay refinement for returning heroes and new adventurers alike.

CrossCode | PS5, PS4

This retro-inspired 2D action RPG might outright surprise you. CrossCode combines 16-bit style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story. CrossCode is all about how it plays.

You get the puzzles of old-school Action Adventure dungeons and are rewarded with the great variety of equipment you know and love from RPGs. During the fast-paced battles, you will use the tools you find on your journey to reveal and exploit the enemies’ weaknesses, and at the same time will be able to choose equipment and skills for a more in-depth approach in fighting your enemies.

Availability

These new games will be available to all PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday, July 7 until Monday, August 3.

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OnePlus Campus Dominate 2026 – Third Edition of the Collegiate Esports Initiative Announced in India

The third edition of the Campus Dominate 2026 initiative that has been announced by OnePlus is said to be the biggest edition yet, and it will be taking place across 16 universities in eight cities over the next two months. The nationwide collegiate esports initiative will be engaging more than 100,000 students along with over 50 creators through competitive esports, hands-on product experiences, creator interactions, community-led activities, UGC contests, and exclusive OnePlus merchandise giveaways.

In its tournament process, students will be forming 4-player teams and competing within their own universities in BGMI 4v4 matches. Later, the best team from each of the 16 participating universities will be selected as their campus champion. Afterwards, these 16 winning teams will be traveling to the Grand LAN Finale in New Delhi in August 2026, thereby letting them battle head-to-head for the championship and the prize money of INR 10,00,000.

Speaking of the on-ground experience, the tournament will also be anchored by a massive OnePlus Gaming Truck, and it will transform college campuses into immersive gaming arenas. Also, with the help of this gaming truck, OnePlus will be bringing competitive esports, product experiences, creator interactions, gaming challenges, UGC contests, and community-led activities directly to students as well.

The Pune leg of the Campus Dominate 2026 initiative has already been hosted at G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management on June 29, 2026, and it witnessed the participation of over 3,500 students and 893 Campus Pro players. Also, all the competitive matches of the tournament will be played exclusively on the OnePlus Nord 6, thereby allowing students to experience the gaming-first performance of the device as well.

To add, Campus Dominate has evolved into one of India’s exciting collegiate esports properties, and this year, OnePlus is significantly scaling the initiative with more campuses, deeper on-ground engagement, larger creator participation, and stronger community-led activities.

Commenting on the initiative, Ishita Grover, Director – Marketing, OnePlus India said, “Over the past year, we’ve spent a lot of time understanding what truly resonates with Gen Z, and gaming emerged as one of the strongest passion points. With this insight in mind, we decided to make this year’s Campus Dominate’26 larger than life.”

She further added, “India’s campuses are home to some of the country’s most passionate budding esports athletes. With OnePlus Campus Dominate 2026, we want to create a platform that brings esports directly to students, celebrates campus pride, and gives emerging talent an opportunity to showcase their skills. We believe the future of esports will be shaped by grassroots communities, and initiatives like this help create clearer pathways for aspiring players to grow within the ecosystem”

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PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita to Close, Physical Disc Production for New Games Ending in 2028

This might break the hearts of some PlayStation users, but Sony has officially announced that it will be closing the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita devices. As per what has been shared, the PlayStation Store on PS3 will first close in select markets, starting with Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua in August 2026. For additional Latin American and Middle Eastern countries, the PS3 PlayStation Store will be closed starting late 2026.

In all other countries, the PlayStation Store on both PS3 and PS Vita will be closed in July 2027. Once the store closes on these devices, users will no longer be able to make new content purchases. However, Sony has confirmed that players will still be able to download their previously purchased content after the closing date for the foreseeable future.

Speaking more, Sony says that as the PlayStation Store continues to evolve with modern commerce systems and updated payment processing standards, PS3 and PS Vita are no longer able to support these updates at the required level. Because of this, the company has decided to close the PlayStation Store on these older devices.

Another major update shared by Sony is regarding physical game discs. The company has confirmed that physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028. Following this, new games will be made available through the PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only.

To note, this transition will have no impact on games that have already been released, or games that will be released before January 2028 in disc format. Sony mentions that this move comes as consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital formats.

The company has also pointed out that it will continue to provide choices regarding where players prefer to purchase new games, whether that is at retailers or through the PlayStation Store. However, with new PlayStation games moving to digital formats only after January 2028, this surely marks the end of an important physical disc era for PlayStation users.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Today, PUBG has again announced the arrival of the Yule Sleigh-Mini 14 festive skin.

The Hideout just got a little brighter. Meet Yule Sleigh – Mini14, wrapped in holiday colors and ready to add festive firepower to your loadout.

Available for one week only.
PC: July 1, 2026 – July 8, 2026
Console: July 9, 2026 – July 16, 2026 pic.twitter.com/j6XYQItoCa

— PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS (@PUBG) July 1, 2026

The teaser video reveals the weapon is brightly decorated with Christmas lights, red and blue colours, bows and holiday elements alongside a Christmas tree. This weapon skin is said to add festive firepower to your loadout.

It is available for one week only:

• PC: July 1, 2026- July 8, 2026
• Console: July 9, 2026- July 16, 2026

A Christmas-themed weapon skin in the middle of summer is quite an unusual timing, but if you are interested in adding this festive touch to your gameplay, you can access the weapon skin during the mentioned dates as part of the Black Market 2026 event.

As per PUBG, originality returns in Black Market 2026 with an array of returning Progressive weapon skins and outfits, along with exciting new additions.

Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for the latest tech updates!

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Microsoft Xbox Console Prices Increased in the US Market; New Programs Also Announced

Microsoft has now revised the pricing of its Xbox consoles in the US market, and as per what has been shared, the price hike goes up to USD 150. Along with this, the company has also announced several new programs in order to make Xbox hardware purchases more accessible for players.

Coming to the new US pricing, the Xbox Series S 512GB variant is now priced at USD 499.99, following a price hike of USD 100. The Xbox Series S 1TB variant has also received the same USD 100 price hike, and its new price is now listed as USD 549.99.

About the Xbox Series X Digital model, it has received a bigger price hike of USD 150, and is now priced at USD 749.99. The standard Xbox Series X console has also received a USD 150 price hike, taking its new price to USD 799.99 in the US market.

Speaking more, Microsoft has also made it easier for players to use Buy Now, Pay Later options on eligible Xbox hardware purchases through Microsoft Stores. With this, players will be able to break up their payment into predictable short-term and interest-free installments.

Furthermore, the company is also working with partners to let players purchase eligible Xbox hardware at 0% APR financing for up to 12 months. This will offer more flexibility to players with lower monthly payments and better budgeting control.

Another program announced is related to previously played consoles. Microsoft has mentioned that it is working with retail partners on new programs to provide previously played consoles at lower prices. Players who are ready to upgrade or no longer use their consoles will be able to trade them in with participating retail partners for cash or store credit. These consoles will then be made available at lower prices for other players.

Additionally, Xbox Certified Refurbished Consoles are also available at Microsoft Stores for up to USD 100 off MSRP.

Looking into previous updates, back in March, Sony had also announced a price hike for its PlayStation gaming consoles as well. With the AI sector booming and hardware prices seemingly going up, such price hikes now seem inevitable. However, the main question that still remains is when exactly this price hike race will stop.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Well, Rockstar Games has officially announced that the pre-orders for this much-awaited game are now live. All Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders and purchases before November 20 will get the Vintage Vice City Pack, a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest.

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI begin at midnight local time on June 25.

Learn more about the Ultimate Edition and pre-order bonuses at https://t.co/XPwC8URCQ4. pic.twitter.com/DKe11NcRwb

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) June 24, 2026

Players who pre-order digital versions of GTA VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12 to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19. The physical version of GTA VI, containing a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12 to support pre-loading.

Apart from this, digital pre-orders will include one month of GTA+ for free. The subscription provides instant benefits in GTA Online for GTA V and grants access to the rotating GTA+ Games Library of classic Rockstar titles.

Rockstar is offering two distinct versions of the game at launch: Standard Edition (complete base single-player experience) and Ultimate Edition (includes base game alongside an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and additional content). The game will be distributed across PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, major global retailers and storefronts.

GTA VI Global Price List

US

• Standard Edition: $79.99
• Ultimate Edition: $99.99

India

• Standard Edition: Rs 5,999
• Ultimate Edition: Rs 7,499

UK

• Standard Edition: £69.99
• Ultimate Edition: £89.99

Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Greece)

• Standard Edition: €79.99
• Ultimate Edition: €99.99

Australia

• Standard Edition: AUS$129,95
• Ultimate Edition: AUS$159.95

New Zealand

• Standard Edition: NZ$139.95
• Ultimate Edition: NZ$174.95

Japan

• Standard Edition: ¥9800
• Ultimate Edition: ¥12,280

South Korea

• Standard Edition: ₩89,900
• Ultimate Edition: ₩112,800

Poland

• Standard Edition: 349 zł
• Ultimate Edition: 429 zł

Sweden

• Standard Edition: 899 Kr
• Ultimate Edition: 1,149 Kr

Hong Kong

• Standard Edition: HK$568
• Ultimate Edition: HK$708

Singapore

• Standard Edition: SGD109
• Ultimate Edition: SGD136

Romania

• Standard Edition: 399.90 RON
• Ultimate Edition: 499.90 RON

Turkey

• Standard Edition: 3,999 TL
• Ultimate Edition: 4,999 TL

Ukraine

• Standard Edition: 3,499 UAH
• Ultimate Edition: 4,299 UAH

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App Features and Rumored Switch 1 Launch

he Nintendo Today! app includes an event schedule section for users to track Nintendo-related announcements, including upcoming game releases. The application can also be linked with a user’s native calendar to integrate personal schedules directly with Nintendo events.

The app’s regional availability aligns with recent reports regarding Nintendo’s broader hardware strategy for India. As discussed on the Day Zero Podcast by hosts Rishi Alwani and Rahul Majumdar, Nintendo is reportedly preparing to officially enter the Indian market. The company may launch the original Nintendo Switch 1 in India around February or March 2027. Currently, the console is only accessible to Indian consumers through grey market imports and second-hand sellers.

The launch of the Nintendo Today! app establishes an official channel for Indian users to receive direct updates ahead of this anticipated console release.

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