<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ AU in Hardware ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/au/hardware Wed, 06 May 2026 20:59:08 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Nintendo reportedly pressured to raise Switch 2 price as $450 console is sold at a loss ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/nintendo-reportedly-pressured-to-raise-switch-2-price-as-usd450-console-is-sold-at-a-loss/ xRYsp52AjgFpikaBr7UgzU Wed, 06 May 2026 20:59:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Marathon and its 1994 predecessor to see how Bungie has evolved over the years ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fps/i-played-marathon-and-its-1994-predecessor-to-see-how-bungie-has-evolved-over-the-years/ qTGEbUZ7EioKoemem6DQug Wed, 06 May 2026 16:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro could stand in for most of my retro controllers, albeit with a little help from Bluetooth wireless receivers ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/gulikit-elves-2-pro-review/ BpKFhknf5iSPncAfWBD5B4 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:34:47 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:34:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ reMarkable is discontinuing the tablet that put it on the map and replacing it with the reMarkable Paper Pure, the brand's "best black-and-white paper tablet" to date ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/tech/remarkable-is-discontinuing-the-tablet-that-put-it-on-the-map-and-replacing-it-with-the-remarkable-paper-pure-the-brands-best-black-and-white-paper-tablet-to-date/ 63ggUNVu2Mx3CEdA4nkCn8 Wed, 06 May 2026 13:37:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ The BenQ Mobiuz EX271UZ is a solid OLED monitor that's missing a few tricks for the price ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/tvs-monitors/benq-mobiuz-ex271uz-review/ NnnxPqz5sFV2zryR86af Wed, 06 May 2026 12:35:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hey Tomodachi Life players, don't invest in the pricey official Switch stylus and grab this alternative pack instead ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/accessories/hey-tomodachi-life-players-dont-invest-in-the-pricey-official-switch-stylus-and-grab-this-alternative-pack-instead/ pYPJ9u7a9w2MbAf4ssw4xD Wed, 06 May 2026 11:51:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller might be sold out, but official Valve 3D files mean I could make my own using Steam Deck parts ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-steam-controller-might-be-sold-out-but-official-valve-3d-files-mean-i-could-make-my-own-using-steam-deck-parts/ 9Qbrj52DnzDkR3KnroHJa6 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:31:06 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:44:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve admits "Steam Controller ran out faster than we anticipated," says "we're working on getting more in stock" but doesn't mention the scalper problem ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/valve-admits-steam-controller-ran-out-faster-than-we-anticipated-says-were-working-on-getting-more-in-stock-but-doesnt-mention-the-scalper-problem/ KRA8zDweDyGfMFz54JstFh Tue, 05 May 2026 16:49:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteelSeries celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of the brand-new Hi-res Arctis Nova Pro Omni Wireless gaming headset ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/steelseries-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-with-the-release-of-the-brand-new-hi-res-arctis-nova-pro-omni-wireless-gaming-headset/ ixbYAKJnpuHsnX7ztK7HZZ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:26 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:20:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ HyperX is expanding its catalog with the new Cloud Stinger 3 gaming headset that packs a mighty 80-hour battery for just $99.99 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/hyperx-is-expanding-its-catalog-with-the-new-cloud-stinger-3-gaming-headset-that-packs-a-mighty-80-hour-battery-for-just-usd99-99/ ACZvbjjoM7EjMjFXuMpFvT Tue, 05 May 2026 12:33:26 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:33:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you thought $99 was bad, eBay resellers are already listing the sold-out Steam Controller for over $200 after Valve's stock vanished within hours ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/if-you-thought-usd99-was-bad-ebay-resellers-are-already-listing-the-sold-out-steam-controller-for-over-usd200-after-valves-stock-vanished-within-hours/ hywZkmTirNnrobQg3XspYc Tue, 05 May 2026 12:22:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Modders have turned the GameCube into a keychain console using Wii parts that's smaller than Ninty's ridiculously small discs ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/modders-have-turned-the-gamecube-into-a-keychain-console-using-wii-parts-thats-smaller-than-nintys-ridiculously-small-discs/ 8f7LtWPBPVNFwCSdzAKwkP Tue, 05 May 2026 11:18:12 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:18:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lego Sega Genesis console costs just $40, and has more pieces for less money than the Lego Game Boy ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/toys-collectibles/retro-lego-sega-genesis-console-is-real-costs-just-usd40-and-has-more-pieces-for-less-money-than-the-lego-game-boy/ qvLQyZB7hqDmnfHHFNCeoP Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:10 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:55:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is seemingly sitting on 20,000 Steam Machine units, so I'd be stumped if availability is an issue ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/valve-is-seemingly-sitting-on-20-000-steam-machine-units-so-id-be-stumped-if-availability-is-an-issue/ xw8JczUz9hk59YfKAr4PxE Tue, 05 May 2026 09:42:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller orders immediately break Valve's servers, $200 scalper listings appear after it sells out in under an hour ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/steam-controller-orders-immediately-break-valves-servers-usd200-scalper-listings-appear-after-it-sells-out-in-under-an-hour/ upQ97zQBTNS8j3s5H2wyUj Mon, 04 May 2026 19:04:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I didn't have official Sonic the Hedgehog gaming PCs on my 2026 bingo card, but I'm very happy to see them ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/accessories/i-didnt-have-official-sonic-the-hedgehog-gaming-pcs-on-my-2026-bingo-card-but-im-very-happy-to-see-them/ NKVEY5is96YwDc23qGL2SL Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve wants to price Steam Machine as competitively as possible, but fears RAM shortages are "unavoidable" and "will impact anything we make" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/desktop-pc/valve-wants-to-price-steam-machine-as-competitively-as-possible-but-fears-ram-shortages-are-unavoidable-and-will-impact-anything-we-make/ 84zJfmMhqM5tqoaP4rwi8e Sat, 02 May 2026 12:16:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ RAM and SSDs usually suck in prebuilt gaming PCs, but this custom build shows that doesn't need to be the case, even in a pricing apocalypse ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/desktop-pc/quoted-tech-horizon-custom-gaming-pc-review/ vAWk4KDbKWdxn9fqukTprj Fri, 01 May 2026 16:19:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Ally X finally just got its promised Auto SR abilities, but I doubt most handheld players will care right now ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-xbox-ally-x-finally-just-got-its-promised-auto-sr-abilities-but-i-doubt-most-handheld-players-will-care-right-now/ 5VD2dCgawdVTePWr5Vahzd Fri, 01 May 2026 16:07:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The fabulous Razer Gengar PC accessories are all discounted right now, but I'd be quick if you want to catch 'em all ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/accessories/the-fabulous-razer-gengar-pc-accessories-are-all-discounted-right-now-but-id-be-quick-if-you-want-to-catch-em-all/ dnx8iVQLHbycxpw2jzcGf3 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:31:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus ROG Cetra Open wireless gaming earbuds are as comfortable as they are flashy, but the audio sadly misses the mark ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/asus-rog-cetra-open-wireless-gaming-earbuds-review/ GjDnxr8U2CTPsCPypveQaC Fri, 01 May 2026 14:05:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Booyah! The Anbernic RG Rotate is hitting the $100 sweet spot I was hoping for, and its specs aren't half bad either ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/booyah-the-anbernic-rg-rotate-is-hitting-the-usd100-sweet-spot-i-was-hoping-for-and-its-specs-arent-half-bad-either/ jLCkpwVG32goaE8nmzrcYT Fri, 01 May 2026 11:35:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Kingston has just launched a massive 30.72TB Gen 5 SSD, and it's not for us storage-starved gamers ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/ssd-hard-drives/kingston-has-just-launched-a-massive-30-72tb-gen-5-ssd-and-its-not-for-us-storage-starved-gamers/ WaF9wzUHpmWHUF3dicWpTc Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:32:33 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:32:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller's trackpads could be massive for helping me make a dent in my city-building, cozy gaming backlog ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-steam-controllers-trackpads-could-be-massive-for-helping-me-make-a-dent-in-my-city-building-cozy-gaming-backlog/ y6CgC9sV36KAU6trcRrVQa Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:35:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ The C64 and ZX Spectrum are back as 3DS-style handhelds ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/the-c64-and-zx-spectrum-are-back-as-3ds-style-handhelds/ enrA8Zfh6UipgCQxBs9LAV Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:46:29 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:50:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon announces Prime Day 2026 is coming sooner than you think ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/amazon-announces-prime-day-2026-is-coming-sooner-than-you-think/ bps44NzkFB5GaCtkBCx2qN Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:56:51 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:11:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dbrand has launched a Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con holder that's "more comfortable than a Pro controller" but far cheaper ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/accessories/dbrand-has-launched-a-nintendo-switch-2-joy-con-holder-thats-more-comfortable-than-a-pro-controller-but-far-cheaper/ gGz8ow6UFZorZ43gRrK2WP Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:42:52 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:42:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller is all the rage, but I've been distracted by a modern Dreamcast controller that's more like Valve's original pad ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/the-steam-controller-is-all-the-rage-but-ive-been-distracted-by-a-modern-dreamcast-controller-thats-more-like-valves-original-pad/ hrw8JydvWhDbUkQLSAXXpD Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:54:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Lego Game Boy isn't an exact copy of Ninty's retro handheld, and that's why I love it ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/toys-collectibles/lego-nintendo-game-boy-review/ FKobsvofDfzzyVDmqwjHqP Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:49:35 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:50:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm not seeing any Crimson Desert-branded controllers yet, but two years later, GameSir has randomly launched a special edition of its best gamepad dedicated to a completely different fantasy RPG with less than 3,000 concurrent players ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/im-not-seeing-any-crimson-desert-branded-controllers-yet-but-two-years-later-gamesir-has-randomly-launched-a-special-edition-of-its-best-gamepad-dedicated-to-a-completely-different-fantasy-rpg-with-less-than-3-000-concurrent-players/ TVCXPCHgBPooxSabP57Brg Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:46:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ After 27 years, the Retro Fighters StrikerDC has finally armed my trusty old Sega Dreamcast with the comfortable, wireless controller it deserves ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/retro-fighters-strikerdc-review/ 656ycnoSnp4Jp2DthU7a7V Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:25:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I paired three keyboards with the $99 Stream Deck Neo to see if Corsair's $350 Galleon 100 SD is actually worth it ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/i-paired-three-keyboards-with-the-usd99-stream-deck-neo-to-see-if-corsairs-usd350-galleon-100-sd-is-actually-worth-it/ WaCioLZWdUZWvbXfvYfLUH Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:19:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Elgato's new Wave 3 Mk2 combines the best parts of dynamic and condenser microphones into one excellent package ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/peripherals/elgato-wave-3-mk-2-review/ 9Lp6ArSLMmtnNebSYWBDMF Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Logitech jumps on the TMR keyboard trend, but does so in the smartest way I've seen yet ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/logitech-jumps-on-the-tmr-keyboard-trend-but-does-so-in-the-smartest-way-ive-seen-yet/ sEgLQ8dtRrewvkf4EeTmUM Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:34:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ New 12GB RTX 5070 gaming laptops should start shipping this summer, fortifying mid-range QHD performance ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/new-12gb-rtx-5070-gaming-laptops-should-start-shipping-this-summer-fortifying-mid-range-qhd-performance/ U9RqUydiE96qo6ij2BE5ib Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:05:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve chief Gabe Newell saw today's consoles coming a long time ago: "All the consoles are using PC graphics hardware now" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/valve-chief-gabe-newell-saw-todays-consoles-coming-a-long-time-ago-all-the-consoles-are-using-pc-graphics-hardware-now/ 9gFUCdhZ9p7UzttamWgac4 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:29:46 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:01:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Upscalers, 8BitDo controllers, and Atari handhelds - Woot's latest sale is actually looking pretty decent for retro gamers ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/upscalers-8bitdo-controllers-and-atari-handhelds-woots-latest-sale-is-actually-looking-pretty-decent-for-retro-gamers/ kB4vqo244ouCwojnRdcnbJ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:03:04 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:12:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Turns out the OG Xbox has a hidden USB port, and it will help add wireless controllers, Wi-Fi, and more to the retro console ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/turns-out-the-og-xbox-has-a-hidden-usb-port-and-it-will-help-add-wireless-controllers-wi-fi-and-more-to-the-retro-console/ pvjy2FA37rnUaCCDo5NRG5 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put the best 14-inch gaming laptops head to head with one clear winner, but there's a catch ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/i-put-the-best-14-inch-gaming-laptops-head-to-head-with-one-clear-winner-but-theres-a-catch/ f9SY3vWNghQVmCgfdDG6G Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:46:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller doesn't appear to be a hit for competitive play, so here are the alternatives I'd recommend instead ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/the-steam-controller-doesnt-appear-to-be-a-hit-for-competitive-play-so-here-are-the-alternatives-id-recommend-instead/ 7DXmsfi8apji4Y7vxiphxR Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:44 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:18:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm gassed that Valve is "hard at work" on Steam Deck 2, but let's get the Steam Machine out of the way first ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/im-gassed-that-valve-is-hard-at-work-on-steam-deck-2-but-lets-get-the-steam-machine-out-of-the-way-first/ gsmyrugcZbUDeXrzNXHSpM Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Memory costs will impact pricing, and will impact availability" of Xbox's Project Helix console, Asha Sharma warns ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/memory-costs-will-impact-pricing-and-will-impact-availability-of-xboxs-project-helix-console-asha-sharma-warns/ Rop82hkqHuDhPbiaSXPZq6 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:44:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Commodore 64 Ultimate is getting a C64C sibling with an Amiga-style case that uses the original mold ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/the-commodore-64-ultimate-is-getting-a-c64c-sibling-with-an-amiga-style-case-that-uses-the-original-mold/ 32Eu7XFHUSFENKwKF29BWJ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:56:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck 2 still in the works, Valve says, but Steam Machine and Steam Controller come first: "A lot of what we're doing here will be learnings that build up to it" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/desktop-pc/steam-deck-2-still-in-the-works-valve-says-but-steam-machine-and-steam-controller-come-first-a-lot-of-what-were-doing-here-will-be-learnings-that-build-up-to-it/ c8xCkLf9KrQZwX3xnnWyC9 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve says it can sell the Steam Controller while the Steam Machine is in AI limbo because "this doesn't have RAM in it" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/desktop-pc/valve-says-it-can-sell-the-steam-controller-while-the-steam-machine-is-in-ai-limbo-because-this-doesnt-have-ram-in-it/ KfiRHozav6PScb6qk76ePA Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:32:06 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:28:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve's new Steam Controller launches May 4 at $99, and it will be a zoo without pre-orders ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/valves-new-steam-controller-launches-may-4-at-usd99-and-it-will-be-a-zoo-without-pre-orders/ RvGPzaifKyD4xjoVtAbYGd Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:10:07 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:16:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ With Forza Horizon 6 launching in less than a month, here's the best sim racing wheel I'd recommend right now ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/with-forza-horizon-6-launching-in-less-than-a-month-heres-the-best-sim-racing-wheel-id-recommend-right-now/ Z4g3W6WXhBxQ3BDE5SmZnL Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:28:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ OLED monitor prices still upset me, but the fact there's a QHD panel for under $400 signals change ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/tvs-monitors/oled-monitor-prices-still-upset-me-but-the-fact-theres-a-qhd-panel-for-under-usd400-signals-change/ SmQZNKriHyHonJSHXF3y Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:59:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Turtle Beach's new mouse is giving me the ick, and it's not just the obnoxious touchscreen ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-mice/turtle-beachs-new-mouse-is-giving-me-the-ick-and-its-not-just-the-obnoxious-touchscreen/ 3dkM8KzLpQWVk7pnMo2G7h Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:22:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel namedrops Arc G3 while hinting at a longer Panther Lake handheld PC shelf life ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/intel-namedrops-arc-g3-while-hinting-at-a-longer-panther-lake-handheld-pc-shelf-life/ U9xc2CmqLpWQBhqW6Ps8mZ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:16 +0000