One of my earliest memories is playing SuperMario64 and wondering why the controller I held had three grips, but I only had two hands. Ever since I've been in love with video games and their technology. After graduating from Edinburgh Napier University with a degree in Journalism, I contributed to the Scottish Games Network and completed an Editorial Internship at Expert Reviews. Over the last decade, I’ve been managing my own YouTube channel about my love of games too. These days, I'm one of the resident hardware nerds at GamesRadar+, and I take the lead on our coverage of gaming PCs, VR, controllers, gaming chairs, and content creation gear. Now, I better stop myself here before I get talking about my favourite games like HUNT: Showdown, Dishonored, and Towerfall Ascension.
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Latest articles by Duncan Robertson

"We are committed to passing on savings" - Framework rolls out laptop refunds and price reductions
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Laptop maker Framework has secured a more affordable supply of memory, and it's applying price reductions to new and existing orders despite the RAMpocalypse.

Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 are getting an official 4K Blu-ray release, and if even Amazon can admit physical media is still worth our time, I have no idea what that says about PlayStation
By Duncan Robertson Published
News The first two seasons of The Rings of Power are getting Blu-ray releases as we head toward the November launch of season 3.

Corsair's new "budget" gaming chair costs $199
By Duncan Robertson Published
News The new Corsair TC80 costs $199, and while I applaud Corsair for trying to appeal to the budget market, is that really so affordable?

Get ready to fight over Steam Frame stock - the headset's reservation system might have been spotted
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Some fresh data mining has found a Steam Frame reservation page, which could point to the new VR headset seeing similar launch demand to Valve's other hardware.

SteelSeries launches a seriously impressive controller for Xbox and PC, but at $259 / £229, the Aeon Pro has an uphill battle ahead of it
By Duncan Robertson Published
News SteelSeries is launching a new officially licensed controller for Xbox and PC, but its price may detract from its impressive features.

The best CPU for gaming 2026: Processing power unleashed
By Duncan Robertson Last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.

Fractal has "refined" its Refine gaming chair, but the $900 Alcantara model is no more
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Fractal Design has relaunched its gaming chair with multiple functional improvements and even more upholstery options than before.

Sony and Microsoft won't refund you for US tariffs, so PC brands somehow looks friendlier
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Sony and Microsoft have refused to give US tariff refunds back to consumers, but even a few smaller PC brands are managing to choose the friendlier option.

Hands-on with DLSS 5 in NBA 2K27: Here's what works and what doesn't work
By Duncan Robertson Published
Features I played two hours of NBA 2K27 with DLSS 5 switched on. Here's how I found it impacted my gameplay, and my PC's performance.

The Scuf Valor Pro wireless will remind you why comfort is king when choosing a controller
By Duncan Robertson Published
Review The Scuf Valor Pro has really distinct levels of comfort for a licensed Xbox controller, and that may be more important than its pro features.

DLSS 5 is targeting photorealism in video games, but who needs that when art direction exists?
By Duncan Robertson Published
Opinion Nvidia assured me it's only intending DLSS 5 to be used in photorealistic games, but I thought we were past thinking realistic graphics were better.

Razer is launching a foldable mobile controller you can carry around in your pocket
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Razer is launching a new mobile controller called the Prio, and it folds down to a size that's smaller than your phone is.

Nvidia DLSS 5 is launching on September 3, here's what I learned from a private gamescom demo
By Duncan Robertson Published
News DLSS 5 will launch this Friday, and Nvidia showed me its developer controls at Gamescom.

The best PS4 SSD for 2026: Improve load times and boost your storage
By Rosalie Newcombe Last updated
Buying Guide Take a half step toward next-gen hardware with one of the best PS4 SSDs.

Best PS4 external hard drives 2026: The best HDD and SSD options we've tested
By Rosalie Newcombe Last updated
Buying Guide Forget deleting games, the best PS4 external hard drive will mean you never run out of space. Here are our tried and tested top picks.

Nine minutes of Steam Frame user guide videos appear suggests the headset will launch soon, right?
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Steam Frame Welcome videos have been found as Steam Store assets. As consumer-facing tutorials, they surely point to the launch of the device soon, right?

"The most ambitious product we've ever built" - Genki is crowdfunding a Steam Controller killer
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Genki's latest Kickstarter project might just turn out to be the final boss of controllers, because its list of standout features is endless.

As fans plan a boycott, Sony reveals when its Pulse Elevate speakers are up for pre-order
By Duncan Robertson Published
News As fans plan a financial boycott of all things PlayStation, Sony reveals when its Pulse Elevate speakers are up for pre-order.

Secretlab launches folding armrests for the Titan Evo
By Duncan Robertson Published
News Secretlab has unveiled its latest invention, foldaway armrests for its Titan Evo chair, which will be a massive benefit to guitar players.

The best SSD for PS5 in 2026: Why Samsung is the brand to beat
By Rosalie Newcombe Last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best SSDs for PS5 that you can get in 2025. Here are the best ways to expand your storage space.

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus review: "Bigger, badder performance without the price tag"
By Duncan Robertson Published
Review Intel calls this processor the fastest it's ever made, and without blowing up its price tag to reflect that, we're already off to a great start.

Best SSD for gaming 2026: The best performing drives for your PC
By Rosalie Newcombe Last updated
Buying Guide We're comparing all the best SSDs for gaming on the market right now, from the latest NVMe drives to value-busting SATAs.

Paying $200+ for a PS5 pro controller is crazy, so pay $87 for this Razer one instead
By Duncan Robertson Published
Deals Woot's Summer sale for gamers has brought the price of the Razer Raiju V3 Pro down to historically low levels, and it's currently more than half off.
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