Latest articles by Duncan Robertson
The design of Asus' previous controller made no sense, and the updated version revealed at Gamescom proves it
News Asus has ditched the gimmicky screen and rubbish back buttons of its Xbox controller in favor of TMR goodness with the Raikiri 2, revealed at Gamescom.
What are TMR thumbsticks?
News TMR thumbsticks are becoming the new standard for the latest gaming controllers, but what are they, exactly?
GuliKit just launched a TMR controller for Switch 2 that costs less than $30
News GuliKit has launched two new controllers that have the power to wake the Switch 2. They both cost less than $30, and the "pro" model even has TMR thumbsticks.
The best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2025
Hardware We're rounding up the best Nintendo Switch controllers available right now and testing out which ones work with the new Switch 2 console.
My gaming headset needed a simple ear cushion replacement, but SteelSeries broke my brain with color options instead
News I needed new ear cushions for my SteelSeries Arctis Nova gaming headset, and I had no idea I was opening a Pandora's Box of color combinations.
People didn't like the face plate on Corsair's Nautilus liquid cooler, so now there's a fancy LCD screen upgrade instead
News Corsair has announced an expansion of its entry-level cooler range, this time with an LCD screen that swaps with existing Nautilus RS AIO models.
There's nothing quite like fishing in the virtual waters of your favorite video games, and this Nintendo patent could hint at the future of this serene hobby
News It looks like Nintendo wants to turn your Joy-Con 2 controllers into a fishing rod, according to this patent that involves a magnetic crank wheel attachment.
I can't decide if Razer's 8K polling, TMR controller is overkill, or the one PC gamers like me have been waiting for
News "PC gamers have long demanded a controller that doesn’t compromise" - Razer just made the fastest controller it's ever made even speedier.
The best SSD for PS5 in 2025: Go pro with these speedy drives
Buying guide We've rounded up the best SSDs for PS5 that you can get in 2024. Here are the best ways to expand your storage space.
Walmart just ripped and tore $25 off the price of the DOOM: The Dark Ages Xbox controller
Deals The DOOM Slayer armoured Xbox controller is on offer at Walmart right now, with $25 off its $79.99 price tag.
The GameSir G7 Pro is finally available to buy, bringing TMR thumbsticks to the Xbox masses for under $100
News The GameSir G7 Pro is finally available at Amazon. Here's why I think it gives you great value for money versus the other officially licensed Xbox pads.
The DualSense is great, but the DualShock 4's comfort was unmatched until I tried this $69 spiritual successor
Deals The GameSir Tarantula Pro is one of the best controllers I've reviewed in the last year, and right now, you can get its charging stand version for no extra cost
I tried Hori's Steam controller, and it feels almost as quirky as Valve's original version - for better or worse
Review The Wireless HORIPAD for Steam does a great job of capturing the quirky identity of the original Steam controller. I'm not sure that works in its favor, though.
The best Xbox Game Pass deals in September 2025
Deals We're rounding up all the latest Xbox Game Pass Ultimate prices and deals for big savings on your membership.
"All of this would roughly cost $4,000" - Don't make these mistakes when assembling your next gaming PC
News Gaming PCs are famously expensive, but you don't have to opt for the most high-end parts like this Redditor has. Here's how not to overspend on your next rig.
The tide is turning - over 40% of Steam users now have AMD CPUs, according to the latest Hardware Survey
AMD CPU usage has finally reached over 40% in the latest Steam Hardware Survey results, and I think it's only going to continue to grow from here.
Hold the foam, did my favorite budget gaming chair just reach a new low price?
Deals Corsair has dropped the price of my favorite budget gaming chair through the floor. Gaming chairs with features like this seldom see this price.
Turtle Beach is re-releasing my favorite controller with a higher price tag and even I'm struggling to see what's been improved
News "What's the difference?" - Turtle Beach changes very little about the Victrix Pro BFG, raises the price, and relaunches the best controller on the shelves.
The best PSVR 2 bundles and deals for September 2025
Deals We're rounding up the best discounts and bundles on PSVR 2, and we'll be keeping a lookout for its PC adapter too.
This RTX 5070 gaming PC might rely on "fake frames", but it's cheaper than any 9070 build I'm seeing right now
Deals After hunting down the most affordable RTX 5070 gaming PCs right now, I've realised that they're actually cheaper than RX 9070 builds. Which should you buy?
I hosted a gaming podcast for years, and Rode's latest free feature would have made it so much easier
News Rode just put out a free, game-changing feature for podcasters using its RodeCaster Duo and RodeCaster Pro II mixers, but there's a catch.
"Calling it 'DSLR-Like Quality' is a bit of a stretch" - Elgato's latest webcam is taking some early knocks after its reveal video
News Elgato's new Facecam 4K webcam has a lot of great features that show the brand innovating, but its claims about DSLR quality are coming under fire.
"Don't you want to touch this or that?" - I hope this new VR glove-controller is being made for gaming reasons
News Sharp announced a new VR controller/glove hybrid last week, and it could hint at the future of VR gaming. I just hope it's being made for gaming, not... y'know.
