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Buying guideThese are must-have Valentine's Day Disney gifts I'd recommend if you're shopping for a fan
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DealsSome of my favorite gaming laptops come with Resident Evil Requiem for free this week
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DealThis Skullcandy gaming headset has a brain-melting sound, and it's cheaper for a limited time
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ReviewIntellivision Sprint review
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NewsPokemon Pokopia pre-orders have dropped, but I'm grabbing this adorable Ditto plush bonus
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HardwareKeychron Q1 HE 8K drops features for speed, but it still feels fantastic | Review
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Buying GuideThe best Logitech gaming mouse 2026
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Buying guideThese are must-have Valentine's Day Disney gifts I'd recommend if you're shopping for a fan
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ReviewThe Fastsnail Switch 2 Protective Case is my go-to cheap alternative to dbrand's premium offering | Review
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FeatureHere's your 2025 Fallout merch supply drop
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NewsThe official Switch 2 SD card is back in stock, and it can cope with the 102GB of FF7 Rebirth
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NewsThe first Resident Evil amiibo figures are here, and my collection is itching for them both
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NewsI never thought my Astro Bot PS5 controller needed a case, until I knew it'd come packaged with a plushie
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DealThis mega-cute Eevee Switch 2 pouch is a Valentine's Day gift no-brainer for Pokemon fans
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NewsUK Nintendo fans this is not a drill, Animal Crossing amiibo cards are back
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Buying GuideThe best Nintendo Switch 2 cases in 2026
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Desktop PCs
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ReviewRuark's latest desktop speakers will have you listening to game soundtracks like it was your first time hearing them
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NewsNvidia RTX 6000 GPUs might not actually happen next year, but I'm more concerned about what Dynamic Multi-Frame Generation will mean for current-gen cards
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NewsYes, the Steam Machine will arrive later than expected and with a higher price, but I'd call it a heads up rather than a delay
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newsValve is revisiting Steam Machine pricing and release timing due to "rapidly" increasing memory and storage shortages
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Buying GuideThe best gaming PC 2026: Find your perfect pre-built powerhouse
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NewsNew Alienware Area-51 PCs with AMD X3D chipsets have landed on earth, and surprise, surprise, they cost more than my car
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NewsThe Steam Machine is on the way, so here's everything I need you to know before Valve's mini PC lands
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Buying GuideBest Alienware gaming PC 2026: Out of this world Aurora builds
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OpinionThe arrival of the PS6 may be delayed thanks to AI production, but that might not be a bad thing
By Duncan Robertson Published
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Gaming Controllers
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NewsSomeone put a force feedback wheel on an RC-style controller, and I hope this sim racing trend continues in 2026
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DealsI'm the voice of your Guitar Hero nostalgia, and you need to know about this PDP Riffmaster guitar controller deal
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ReviewThere's a difference between back buttons and back paddles, and the Gulikit KK3 Max controller will prove it to you
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NewsThe PS6 controller might not even have buttons on it as a new patent hints Sony is going all-in on haptic feedback
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NewsSweatlord gamers, listen up: this new controller tracks your heart rate as you play
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DealThe Razer Wolverine V3 Pro just got cheaper, here's why I'd recommend it over the 8K version
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Buying GuideThe best Xbox Series X controller in 2026
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Buying GuideI've tested them for you, and these are the 7 best TMR controllers on the shelves right now
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Buying GuideThe best joysticks for PC 2026
By Duncan Robertson Last updated
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Handhelds
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NewsThe next Xbox will apparently use Windows, and that's the last thing I want to hear
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NewsThe rumored PS6 handheld and console will reportedly pack 24GB and 30GB RAM
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NewsI just got my hands on MANGMI's Pocket Max modular gaming handheld, and I suspect it could be my new favorite for PS2 games
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NewsAnbernic is beating Sony to the chase with its RG VITA handheld, but I don't think it's enough like a PS Vita
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NewsTurns out Intel's XeSS 3 upscaling works on MSI Claw handhelds, so I'd pop it on your portable ASAP for Multi-Frame Generation tomfoolery
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NewsAyaneo just unveiled a new handheld gaming PC brand, but I've still got premium price fears
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NewsIntel Panther Lake handhelds will apparently rival the PS6 portable on performance
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NewsWD Black and WD Blue gaming SSDs have transformed into the Sandisk Optimus Collection
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NewsThe SteamOS Lenovo Legion Go 2 is now official, but there's still a Steam Deck LCD hole in my heart
By Phil Hayton Published
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Headsets & Headphones
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DealThis Skullcandy gaming headset has a brain-melting sound, and it's cheaper for a limited time
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DealRazer's Pokemon headset is at its lowest ever price at Woot, so you can celebrate the 30th anniversary in style
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NewsParanormasight's sequel is going to leave me sleeping with the lights on thanks to this Switch 2 headset
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Buying GuideThe best PC headset for gaming 2026
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NewsThis new Logitech G325 headset features an invisible beamforming microphone, and I'm not sure how to feel about that
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NewsThe first open-back planar magnetic Asus ROG headset is here, and it's another win for audiophile gamers
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DealThe SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless headset is so cheap I had to pinch myself, but this record low is real
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FeatureSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite - the ultimate headset clash
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DealThe SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is back under $300, but it's got some healthy competition
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Laptops
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DealsSome of my favorite gaming laptops come with Resident Evil Requiem for free this week
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HardwareAre gaming laptops worth it? The answer might change in the next few years
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DealsHP just dropped $1,000 off my favorite gaming laptop, but this flash sale comes with a caveat and a countdown
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Best ListThe best games to play on a laptop in 2026
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HardwareLenovo looks to be jumping on the chiplet gaming laptop bandwagon, with new AMD and Nvidia machines spotted
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DealsThis RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop deal is beating far weaker GPUs for price this weekend
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HardwareNvidia's N1 and N1X gaming laptops could be imminent, here's what that means for your next rig
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ReviewThe MSI Katana 15 HX B14W shows just how far budget gaming laptops have come | Review
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Buying guideThe best gaming laptop 2026 - Omen leads the pack at the start of the year
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Peripherals
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HardwareKeychron Q1 HE 8K drops features for speed, but it still feels fantastic | Review
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Buying GuideThe best Logitech gaming mouse 2026
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Buying GuideThe best gaming mouse in 2026: all the latest releases compared
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HardwareHands on with the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, the gaming mouse that swaps switches for haptics
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NewsHigh-end live streaming mixers can cost $499, but this one somehow costs $49
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HardwareCherry's new XTRFY MX 8.2 Pro gaming keyboard has one nifty trick I haven't seen before
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ReviewCorsair's Galleon 100 SD is the most fun I've had with a gaming keyboard for a while, but its price tag gets in the way
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HardwareRazer Synapse has finally made the jump to browsers, but it's off to a slow start
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Buying GuideBest gaming chairs 2026: The best options for work and play
By Duncan Robertson Last updated
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Retro
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ReviewIntellivision Sprint review
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NewsFive new Analogue 3D "Prototype" consoles are coming in unreleased N64 colors I'd have killed for back in the '90s
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NewsI still have numerous CRT TVs in my life, but I've found a way to satiate my lust for scanlines on even modern screens
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Hands-onJust 10 minutes with Switch 2's Virtual Boy relaunch made me realize I've been underestimating it this whole time
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NewsYou can now use Nintendo's N64 Switch online controller with the Analogue 3D, but I've got a few better options worth looking at
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NewsNintendo does what '90s Nintendo could only dream of – sell out of the Virtual Boy
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NewsAfter 30 years of using every PS1 controller you could dream of, I'm convinced most players will just want to use their DualSense with the OG console
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NewsThe Atari ST is making a mini FPGA-powered comeback, but don't expect Commodore 64 Ultimate levels of availability
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NewsNintendo 64 classic Banjo-Kazooie gets fanmade PC port with 60 FPS and widescreen
By Scott McCrae Published
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SSDs and Hard Drives
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Buying GuideThe best SSD for PS5 in 2026: Why Samsung is the brand to beat
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Buying GuideBest SSD for gaming 2026: The best performing drives for your PC
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ReviewThe FireCuda 530R is a worthwhile addition to any PC build, if you can find it in stock
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Buying GuideThe best PS4 SSD for 2026: Improve load times and boost your storage
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NewsThis Crucial P510 is one of the last bastions of reasonably priced gaming SSDs, but it won't be around for long
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NewsAt a time when some PS5 SSDs cost more than rent, this 5TB Astro Bot external drive looks astronomically more appealing
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DealsThe best cheap PS5 SSD deals in January 2026
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Buying GuideBest Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2026: all the fastest solutions we've tested
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NewsWD Black and WD Blue gaming SSDs have transformed into the Sandisk Optimus Collection
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Speakers and Audio
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DealsThe best Black Friday soundbar deals in 2025: upgrade your audio for less
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NewsI won't play games like The Outer Worlds 2 without this one setup upgrade
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ReviewThe Razer Clio made me fall in love with my gaming chair, but I wouldn't run out and buy one
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NewsThe Razer Clio doesn't support my butt, but it's still become my favorite gaming cushion
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NewsThis cute pink gaming gadget doesn't give me a competitive edge, but I can't imagine being on my PC without it
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DealForget gaming headsets, I owe my Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 parries to these speakers
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ReviewLogitech Z407 review: “Might be one of the most detailed 2.1 speaker systems I’ve come across”
By Duncan Robertson Published -
CES 2025Shure debuts a new way to make audio recording a breeze at CES with its new MV7i mic with a built-in audio interface and I want one
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ReviewBlueAnt Soundblade review: “a sleek under-monitor solution that provides thunderous bass”
By Phil Hayton Published
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TVs & Monitors
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NewsSamsung's 1040Hz gaming monitor isn't for mortals like me, and I know most of us lack the GPU
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NewsNew year, new TV? I'd highly recommend going for this older LG OLED for gaming in 2026
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Buying GuideBest ultrawide monitor 2026: Big and wide gaming displays
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Buying GuideBest curved gaming monitor 2026: displays I'd grab for immersive PC visuals
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Buying GuideBest HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC in 2026
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Buying GuideThe best portable monitors for gaming 2026
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Buying GuideThe best monitor for PS5 2026: high spec screens for the OG and Pro
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Buying GuideBest 120Hz 4K TV 2026: screens for new consoles and PC
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Buying GuideBest monitor for Xbox Series X 2026
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Tech
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Buying GuideThe best CPU for gaming 2026: Processing power unleashed
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Buying GuideThe best RAM for gaming 2026: The best memory to buy in this trying time
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Buying GuideBest PS5 external hard drives 2026: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
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HardwareWith GPUs getting pricier in 2026, here are 3 ways I'll keep my old one lasting longer
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DealsBlack Friday is over, but you can still save up to $1,300 and get cheap 3D printers for much less this month
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DealsBlack Friday Steam Deck deals 2025: remaining savings on handhelds and accessories
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DealsBlack Friday graphics card deals 2025: GPU savings still live after the event
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DealsThe clock is ticking on Cyber Monday iPad deals, so I've found the five best that are still live
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Buying GuideBest Black Friday 3D printer deals 2025, with amazing savings up for grabs
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VR
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FeatureWhile we wait for a price and release date, here's everything we know about the Steam Frame
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FeatureDespite its pricing delay, Valve's Steam Frame could still turn out to be the VR market's Steam Deck moment
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ReviewSyntech's Elite Head Strap for Quest 3 fits the headset to my face so securely that it may be a permanent part of me now
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News"We are not getting out of VR," says Meta Developer Advocate just one week after mass layoffs
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NewsMeta closing its best gaming studios is bad news for Quest 3 owners, but great for Steam Frame
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Buying GuideBest Meta Quest accessories 2026: Upgrade your VR loadout
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UpcomingUpcoming PSVR 2 Games: New PlayStation VR2 games for 2026 and beyond
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NewsAsus's new gaming glasses have fun ideas, but I'd much rather see them in a VR headset
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DealsI can't wait for Steam Frame, but there's no way it's more affordable than PSVR 2 is right now
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Buying GuideThe best Logitech gaming mouse 2026
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DealNewegg just discounted its $100 PS Gift card, and these are the co-op games I'd buy this Valentine's Day
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Buying GuideThe best gaming mouse in 2026: all the latest releases compared
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