Konami delays the launch of its take on the miniature console, the PC Engine Core Grafx Mini (aka the TurboGrafx-16 Mini in the US)-- and the reason is, as you might have guessed, the coronavirus (aka Covid-19).

According to a statement from the Japanese games maker, manufacturing and shipping facilities in China are currently in "unavoidable suspension" due to the virus outbreak. As a result, the mini console and all related accessories are "delayed until further notice."

A blog post by Xbox head Phil Spencer spills further details on the potential capabilities of the next generation Xbox console, the Xbox Series X-- a machine the company claims "represents a superior balance of power and speed in console design."

The Series X carries a custom AMD processor based on Zen 2 and RDNA 2 architecture. It promises four times the processing power of the Xbox One, as well as up to 12 TFLOPS of GPU performance, twice of the Xbox One X. The result is a "true generational leap" in terms of processing and graphics power, allowing for higher framerates, larger game worlds and sophisticated graphics technologies such as Variable Rate Shading (VRS) and DirectX Raytracing.

HTC expands the Vive Cosmos VR headset line with three models-- the Cosmos Elite, Cosmos Play and Cosmos XR, all offering swappable faceplates while being aimed at different segments of the consumer market.

“Our customers want an incredible VR experience and we are proud to announce a new family of products tailor-made for VR use-cases of all types,” the company says. “Vive Cosmos is truly the most versatile headset yet. From consumers just discovering VR for the first time to the demanding business user, Vive Cosmos offers stellar quality, comfort, and the ability to evolve VR and XR journeys over time-- from changing faceplates to adding options like wireless.”

According to Bloomberg, Sony is working on a sequel to the PlayStation VR headset, set for release after the launch of the PlayStation 5-- meaning it will probably hit the market sometime on 2021.

A followup to the PSVR headset makes sense. After all, the PS5 promises to be backwards compatible with PS4 games, providing it with a ready library or VR-enabled software. One also has to keep in mind the original PSVR headset was a success, with sales reaching over 5 million units, meaning consumers should be ready for a more powerful version. That said, no details are available regarding the capabilities of such a sequel, but the 2017 "CUH-ZVR2" model hints at features such as better cable management, a slimmer connection cable and an updated processor box with HDR passthrough support.