Duncan Robertson
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. Location: UK Remote
Latest articles by Duncan Robertson

AMD's new Ryzen 9 X3D processors launch today, here's the stock I've found so far
By Duncan Robertson published
News Here's where you can buy the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D on launch day, alongside its cheaper sibling, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

Black Friday Secretlab deals 2025: What to expect from this year's sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday Secretlab deals will return at the end of November, here's what you should expect from the sale based on what we've seen from covering past events.

Black Friday gaming PC deals 2025: What to expect from this year's biggest sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday gaming PC deals will come back again this November, and with new components to think about, it's worth planning ahead to get your budget right.

AMD's pro-consumer 9070 strategies are exactly why it's primed to dominate the CPU market in 2025
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion AMD is enjoying success with its 9070 GPUs, but its pro-consumer strategies are paying off in the CPU market too. Here's why AMD is set to win in 2025.

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB review: "Has some solid design points that make installation a lot easier"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB does a lot to simplify the most impractical design flaws of AIO coolers. Whether or not it’s worth paying extra for is up to you.

I'm surprised to see some RTX 5070 gaming PCs under $2,000 - these are the three prebuilds I'd buy this week
By Duncan Robertson published
News RTX 5070 gaming PCs are starting to emerge on the shelves, and I've found three that had surprising price tags. These are the ones I'd recommend today.

Hori's latest gamepad is up for pre-order, and it's nearly $100 cheaper than other pro controllers for PS5
By Duncan Robertson published
News Hori's new wireless Fighting Commander OCTA Pro controller is $100 cheaper than most PS5 pro controllers, and it's available for pre-order now.

GameSir launches the Super Nova controller packed with a charging stand, 1,000Hz polling rate, and swappable faceplates
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir's latest controller is the Super Nova, an updated version of one of its existing families. It sports Hall sensor thumbstick and a 1000Hz polling rate.

Meta Quest 3 vs Pico 4 Ultra: Which VR headset should you buy?
By Duncan Robertson published
Versus The Meta Quest 3 and Pico 4 Ultra are two tempting devices in 2025. With specs and use cases so similar, which VR headset should you buy?

When is the Game Developers Conference 2025 and why is it so interesting?
By Duncan Robertson published
Presented by Microsoft
GDC is back in 2025. When is it, and what’s it all about?

PSVR 2's price drop makes it cheaper than the Meta Quest 3, and I know which one I'd buy
By Duncan Robertson published
News PSRV 2's price drop is now official, and with the headset dropping cheaper than the Meta Quest 3, it's a clear VR winner.

CRKD's new Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controller is up for pre-order, and it's coming for the Riffmaster's lunch
By Duncan Robertson published
News CRKD has announced a new guitar controller in partnership with Gibson Les Paul, and it's available for pre-order now. Here's what you need to know.

A Steam Deck, but for your face? The latest rumors about Valve's new VR headset are pretty exciting
By Duncan Robertson published
News A new rumor has surfaced about Valve's next VR headset which could launch before the end of 2025 and work as a standalone device.

Manba One review: “The power of a PC app in the palm of your hand”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Manba One does away with annoying function buttons and dedicated PC software and keeps the power of a modern pro controller in the palm of your hand.

8BitDo just launched its new Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller - and it's leaving Hall effect thumbsticks in the dust
By Duncan Robertson published
News 8BitDo's latest controller has just launched, and it's only the third-ever gamepad to feature brand-new TMR thumbstick technology.

This gadget has transformed my gaming time and the way I create YouTube content, and it was never designed to do either
By Duncan Robertson published
Features The reMarkable 2 has changed my gaming time and content creation for the better, and in ways I never expected. Here's why I now couldn't go without it.

The new Scuf Valor Pro for Xbox and PC is wired only, because that's "most people's preferred method of play"
By Duncan Robertson published
News Scuf just launched a new pro controller for Xbox and PC, but while it's one of the brand's most affordable products yet, it's missing some major features.

WD Blue SN5000 4TB review: “A cheat code for gamers who want 4TB of extra space without breaking the bank"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The WD Blue SN5000 is the first content creation drive I’ve found that I would actually buy for myself versus the gaming competition in the same capacity.

The DualSense Edge is back to its Black Friday price, but that doesn't mean what you think it means
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal This DualSense Edge discount is laughable, but it makes me slightly optimistic we'll see better deals soon.

GameSir Tarantula Pro review: “This is the pro-DualShock 4 I’ve always wanted”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review I’ve always been a stan of the DualShock 4, and the GameSir Tarantula Pro feels like it’s been made exactly for gamers like me.

The best Razer speakers 2025: punchy RGB-clad audio for your gaming desk
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying guide Razer is always an excellent choice - here is our guide to the best Razer speakers on the market in 2024.

GameSir is one of my favorite controller brands, but I hope it changes one thing in 2025
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion GameSir launched more than 10 new gamepads last year. With a stacked 2025 ahead of it, I really hope to see this one change from GameSir's upcoming products.

This isn't a gaming chair for everyone, but its discounted price sure is
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal Corsair's TC500 Luxe gaming chair is seeing a $95 discount in the US, but with an antique design and a major flaw, is it for everyone?

AMD Ryzen 7 8700G review: “There's some really decent performance to have here without spending extra money on a 3D V-Cache option."
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G doesn’t quite have the legendary status of its X3D cousins, but its single-core performance makes it capable of standing up to them.
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