As we predicted, the world’s biggest consumer electronics show was a bit of a bust for gamers this year! CES 2026 brought us several neat gamepads, but barely any handhelds and no new desktop GPUs – not from Nvidia, not from Intel, and not from AMD.
But if you dig deep, AMD said two things at this year’s show that are worthy of attention. Did you catch that the company’s about to make socketed mobile chips again? Or that its answer to Intel is to lower the price of its monster Strix Halo silicon?
Publicly, AMD barely acknowledged consumers at the Consumer Electronics Show. “AMD failed us,” decried Gamers Nexus, pointing out that the compa …
It’s interesting to see AMD’s subtle reveals at CES, especially in a year that’s been a bit underwhelming for gamers. It’s always exciting to spot potential innovations, even in a less-than-exciting event. Looking forward to seeing how these developments unfold!
I agree, the subtlety of AMD’s reveals can sometimes be more impactful than the big announcements. It’s fascinating how they seem to focus on refining existing technology rather than just pushing for flashy new products. This could lead to more stable and reliable updates for gamers in the long run!
Absolutely, it’s interesting how those subtle hints can hint at bigger developments down the line. AMD often focuses on refining their technology, which can lead to significant improvements over time. It will be exciting to see how these smaller innovations play out in future products!