The PS5 Pro’s announcement yesterday wasn’t a surprise. What was a surprise was the price: at $699.99, it debuts as Sony’s most expensive console ever. It brought back memories of the PS3’s controversial price tag, a console that when adjusted for inflation is the same $779 price point of a PS5 Pro with the additional disc drive. It’s a very expensive PlayStation, and I fear it’s a test of what’s to come for next-gen console pricing. For years, console gamers have been used to purchasing hardware at a significantly reduced price compared to what you could build yourself in the PC gaming space. Yes, you can find components that match the PS5 or Xbox Series X on paper, but it’s still difficult to hit the price points that consoles sell... Continue reading…

With the announcement of the upcoming iPhone 16, several long-time iPhone Pro owners have said on social media that they plan to skip the new Pro models to the regular iPhone 16. Among the reasons are the new A18 chip, which is an improvement over Apple's previous strategy; the improved Ultra Wide camera with macro mode; and last year's 2x optical zoom, thanks to the main 48MP camera. While the new iPhones aren't yet available, some users have turned off two main iPhone Pro features to see if they can handle "downgrading" to a base model. If you're a Pro iPhone owner who wants to try this as well, simply diable the Always-on Display and limit your phone's refresh rate to 60Hz from within the Accessibility settings. Post by @viticci View on Threads Even with these Pro users being optimistic about the switch from an iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, I'm convinced that they will be upgrading a few weeks later to the new iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max. Here's why. I'll choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and if you have a Pro iPhone, you should too Image source: Apple Inc. Over the years, I've used a base-model iPhone as my daily driver several times. However, I have always returned to a Pro model. It happened with the iPhone XR, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14, as I later upgraded to the iPhone XS, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The main reason has always been the camera. Whether you think this isn't that important, not being able to zoom in is painful. And with last year's 5x optical zoom on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, I regretted buying the smaller Pro model. Even working from home, I find that one of the benefits of an iPhone Pro Max is the bigger battery life, and Apple seems to have put a great effort into this year's iPhone 16 Pro Max. Image source: Apple Inc. I understand that the new base-model iPhone 16 has trendy colors, and it's almost as good as a Pro version in terms of general performance. However, I really care about the little details: faster USB 3 data transfer speeds, better cameras, improved A18 Pro chip, ProMotion, the more durable titanium frame, and the biggest battery on any iPhone. Fortunately, it won't take long until we discover if there's a shift in customers preferring a base model iPhone 16 instead of the Pro Max, as it feels "too Pro," or if the usual focus on the Pro models will continue. Pre-orders start this Friday, and you can learn more about the new iPhones below. Don't Miss: iPhone 16: Release date, features, A18, price, AI, and more The post Here’s why you shouldn’t downgrade to an iPhone 16 if you have a Pro now appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $10 off Starbucks coffee, $199 Apple iPad, $16 portable blender, $99 BISSELL Little Green, more Today’s deals: $3.75 smart plugs, $50 off Sonos Ace, $70 Oral-B electric toothbrush, $170 ASUS laptop, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $375+ free Today’s deals: $100 off Sihoo Doro C300 Pro office chair, Rare Nintendo Switch OLED sale, Anker chargers, more

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Wheel of Fortune season 42 kicked off on September 9, with Ryan Seacrest making his debut as the show host. The 49-year-old finally got to perform as Pat Sajak’s replacement months after his gig was announced, and fans have expressed strong opinions about his first day at work. Ryan graced the show stage in a dapper suit and white shirt alongside his co-host, Vanna White, who wore a floor-length one-shoulder blue dress and a big smile to open the new season. He gushed about how lucky he was to be there amid the opposition online, which has clearly not stopped. Fans complain about Ryan Seacrest’s ‘Wheel of Fortune’ hosting debut Instagram After the episode, viewers took to social media to express their thoughts about Ryan’s first day, and it seems the TV personality still has many hearts to win over. A disappointed user called the first episode the worst day of his life, noting that they hated having to deal with a “Pat Sajak-less ‘Wheel Of Fortune.’” RELATED: Ryan Seacrest Fails To Mention Pat Sajak By Name During ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Debut Another was more specific about the problem and complained about Ryan’s lack of personality, to which someone else agreed, calling him “boring and flavorless.” “I’m so f–kin old I just turned on Wheel of Fortune, and it’s Ryan Seacrest’s first episode hosting, and I am so sad that Pat Sajak is gone,” someone else lamented.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Wheel of Fortune (@wheeloffortune) Ryan Seacrest gets some first-day applause despite general disappointment With the criticism being hurled at Ryan since his debut, there was some encouragement to balance it out as some viewers deemed him impressive. “I have to say I’m really liking Ryan Seacrest as host of Wheel of Fortune, can’t wait to watch him every night!!!!!” someone exclaimed on X. Instagram A user named Anthony also commended the smooth hand-off but advised production to keep the camera longer on the actual puzzles than on the contestants. “I just got done watching Ryan Seacrest’s first episode of Wheel of Fortune, recorded on my DVR. I thought he did pretty good,” another quipped. Click for next Article The post ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Fans Express Anger With Ryan Seacrest’s Debut appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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