CES 2024 was Gamers’ Paradise
CES 2024 was indeed a gamers’ paradise. From mind-bending virtual experiences to hardware upgrades that would make any pixel pusher drool, the showfloor buzzed with anticipation for the future of entertainment. As many as 14 new RTX games were announced at the event that will support ray tracing and other RTX technologies, including titles like ‘Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’, ‘The Witcher 4’, and ‘Elden Ring’. NVIDIA stole the show NVIDIA dropped a bomb with the GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series. These graphical powerhouses promise to double the performance of their predecessors, rendering AAA titles in hyper-realistic detail with silky-smooth framerates. The RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti Super, and the 4070 SUPER are the shimmering beacons of performance, claiming to be twice as powerful as the already monstrous RTX 3090 Ti, and other last generation GPUs. But NVIDIA wasn’t done flexing. It unleashed 14 new RTX games, showcasing the jaw-dropping power of ray tracing and DLSS 3.0, their revolutionary AI upscaling tech. NVIDIA also demonstrated its Avatar Cloud Engine (ACE) for gaming, which aims to give NPCs AI-generated dialogue. Then comes the NVIDIA RTX Remix, which is mind-bending, developed on the NVIDIA Omniverse platform for remastering graphics. The open beta for RTX Remix is set to be released later this month. Having already produced remarkable remasters in Portal with RTX and the modder-created Portal: Prelude RTX, RTX Remix is now being utilised by Orbifold Studios for the creation of Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project. AMD and Intel also make a mark AMD responded to NVIDIA with the FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.0 (FSR 3.0). This open-source upscaling tech delivers near-native image quality with a significant performance boost, making it a serious contender for both NVIDIA and AMD users. When it comes to hardware, the Ryzen 8000 G-Series processors, unveiled at CES 2024, mark a significant advancement in integrated graphics for gaming for AMD. With a blend of Zen 4 architecture, RDNA 3 graphics core, and an XDNA AI engine, these processors promise an enhanced gaming experience without the need for a dedicated graphics card. AMD’s realistic approach acknowledges that these integrated graphics may not challenge modern video cards but suggests a compelling option for budget and older card alternatives. The open beta for RTX Remix is set to be released later this month. Intel also released its latest 14th Gen HX-series, catering to the needs of gamers, creators, and professionals seeking top-notch computing performance in a portable form factor. Leading the series is the Intel Core i9-14900HX, equipped with eight Performance-cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient-cores (E-cores). Notably, the Intel Core i7-14700HX processors in this lineup demonstrate a significant enhancement in creator performance with a 50% increase in E-cores. And the fun part… The headline grabber was the Samsung 3D Monitor, which offers the VR gaming experience without a headset. Featuring dual cameras for eye and head tracking, the device offers an enhanced 3D mode that optimises effects. Additionally, a specialised UI elevates the browsing experience in 3D. Samsung is proactively pursuing partnerships with prominent gaming publishers to expand its 3D gaming content offerings. Several manufacturers announced new gaming laptops powered by the latest NVIDIA and AMD processors and graphics cards. Acer Predator Helios 18 equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate display, this laptop is designed for serious gamers. Razer Blade 16 with a sleek and powerful laptop features an Intel Core i9 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, making it ideal for demanding gaming and creative tasks. HP wasn’t to be left out – it unleashed a barrage of powerful gaming laptops. HP’s Omen Transcend 14, touting it as the most powerful and slimmest laptop in the world. Then there was ROG’s NUC, which is a gaming console powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 and NVIDIA RTX 4070. It is a new gaming unit with Quad 4k support. Targus also won the CES 2024 Innovation award for announcing its ErgoFlip EcoSmart Mouse that is compatible for both, left and right handed users, for which the company also has a patent. It is also made of sustainable materials. These, along with the introduction of gaming capabilities in BMW and the launch of MSI Claw, which is an Intel-powered gaming handheld, covers all the types of gamers in the world. The best out of the lot was Razer’s HD Haptics gaming cushion, called Project Esther, for comfortable gaming experience, along with simulations of what’s going on in the game.
From new hardware, software, to a gaming cushion.
From mind-bending virtual experiences to hardware upgrades that would make any pixel pusher drool, CES 2024 was all about gaming.
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Mohit writes about AI in simple, explainable, and often funny words. He's especially passionate about chatting with those building AI for Bharat, with the occasional detour into AGI.