Hardware

Dbrand's Joy-Lock Controller Holder has put me off ever investing in the Switch 2 Pro Controller

The best Nintendo Switch 2 cases in 2026

I still can't stand the official Switch 2 Joy-Con grip one year later, but it's not a big deal thanks to this JSAUX alternative

This tiny USB-C Switch 2 fan was my summer savior last year, and will be again this Memorial Day

RDS Industries just dropped some peachy Nintendo Switch 2 cases, and it's about time

The sight of a scribbled on PS5 has made me more thankful than ever that console covers exist

Find the best Mandalorian and Grogu merch here, chosen by a Star Wars super-fan

This Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding merch is enough to unite all Hideo Kojima fans

Amiibo support is coming to Star Fox, and these three figures will unlock your exclusive in-game goodies

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a China-exclusive GPU that could become global

"We’ve held off these increases as long as we responsibly can" - Maingear warns of price increases coming after its Memorial Day sale ends, so here's what's on offer

Here are the best DDR5 RAM deals I can find this Memorial Day to help you survive the pricing apocalypse

Nvidia's Chinese budget GPU rival can actually run games, but it isn't a threat to the RTX 5060 yet

Asus is sure picking its moment to launch its first-ever RAM kit

The RTX 5090 is already out of reach for us mere PC gaming mortals, but board prices could make it a mythical beast

Cheaper AMD Radeon RX 9050 GPUs are seemingly inbound, and it's almost better than the RX 9060

Gigabyte, Asus, MSI and more reportedly adjust their sales targets as the RAM crisis continues

While most "entry-level" gaming PCs are sneakily selling you DDR4 RAM at the moment, these Newegg deals are offering you proper current-gen bargains for around the same price

I tried an 8,000Hz polling controller so you don't have to

8BitDo opens up pre-orders for its new Ultimate 3E controller, which refines one of this brand's most beloved peripherals for Xbox players - just brace yourself for the price

Here are the best Steam Controller alternatives to go for this Memorial Day

I got sick of downloading controller software on PC, so I tried one that has an on-board screen instead

Logitech and Thrustmaster lead Forza Horizon 6's sim racing compatibility during launch week

GameSir and 8BitDo go head-to-head with colorful new Xbox controllers - but which is right for you?

Here's what I'm hoping is under the hood of the leaked Elite Series 3 controller

The Scuf Omega costs $220, but my favorite feature can be found in controllers at a fraction of that price

The Steam Controller doesn't just scream for its life, it will also sing its little haptic heart out

A Nintendo 3DS signed by Shigeru Miyamoto is up for auction, and it's already over $15,000

Intel just made Arc G3 handhelds official, and the chip is coming to Acer and OneXPlayer portables

Valve just hiked the 1TB Steam Deck OLED to just under $1,000

The first Intel Arc G3 handhelds could emerge tomorrow

Ah, yes, a custom PS2 handheld that could slice a limb off, but beats the Steam Deck on battery life

No, that "Lenovo" retro handheld seemingly filled with illegal ROMs at Aliexpress isn't fake

Modder designs an ultra premium PSP shell from the ground up that puts my handheld plans to shame

Your Xbox console and handheld could soon look the same, but I'm wary of Microsoft's UI pitch

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 now starts at $1,200, but the version I'd consider is currently AWOL

Sony's PS5 earbuds take centre stage in the Days of Play sale, but the SteelSeries Game Buds are the real star

The new Sennheiser Momentum is incoming, but it's not the EPOS Sennheiser replacement you might be looking for

The best Steam Deck headset in 2026

The best wireless gaming headsets 2026

The SIVGA M260 wired earbuds are a Y2K-fueled trip down memory lane, and my new budget pick

These official Hatsune Miku earbuds come with a leek case, but we can't have them

The best EPOS Sennheiser gaming headsets

The best Nintendo Switch headset 2026: SteelSeries is the key for gaming on the go for another year

Why you should keep tabs on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless this Memorial Day

HP just refreshed my go-to gaming laptop, but component shortages have rained on this parade

These are the Memorial Day gaming laptop deals you should actually be looking at this weekend

I spent a weekend with Asus's dual-screened gaming laptop, and it's clear this isn't for players like you and me

The MSI Raider 16 Max squeezes 300W power into a 16-inch chassis, but it's anything but compact

The year is 2026 and Alienware just launched an RTX 4050 gaming laptop for $1300

We finally have a price tag for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, but that RTX 5070 Ti rig is going to be difficult to justify

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is doing a lot with its extra wattage, but I'm bracing myself for the price tag

Massive $1,000 discount drops this RTX 5090 (yes 5090) gaming laptop under $3,000

New 12GB RTX 5070 gaming laptops should start shipping this summer, fortifying mid-range QHD performance

There isn't much that's "new" about Razer's Iskur V2 "NewGen" gaming chair

This is the massage gaming chair being used by every pro gamer at the ESL IEM Atlanta Esports tournament

Best Hall effect keyboard 2026

The Razer Viper V4 Pro challenges Logitech with good old fashioned speed

The Logitech G512 X isn't an enthusiast's magnetic keyboard, but it could makes sense for beginners

The Elgato Wave Neo is meant for work calls, but budget streamers should take note

LiberNovo is expanding its chair family by introducing an "entry level" non-electric model

The best hot-swappable keyboard in 2026: all the top customizable decks compared

I paired three keyboards with the $99 Stream Deck Neo to see if Corsair's $350 Galleon 100 SD is actually worth it

CRTs are the GOAT for retro gaming, but I need monitor makers to consider making OLED alternatives

Ah, yes, a custom PS2 handheld that could slice a limb off, but beats the Steam Deck on battery life

This wireless Sega Dreamcast controller whips, but my fighting games think I got the wrong version

The Analogue 3D finally has save states, just in time for my Star Fox 64 playthrough on the 4K N64

Atari's next retro console remake could be the bigger version of the 8-bit microcomputer I use

The Spectrum White Edition review

No, that "Lenovo" retro handheld seemingly filled with illegal ROMs at Aliexpress isn't fake

I figured my Sega Mega Drive was safe from the internet, but the MegaWifi aims to take the console online

Sega's cancelled Neptune console is finally a thing, thanks to FPGA, and it's now running 32X games

The best PS4 SSD for 2026: Improve load times and boost your storage

The best SSD for PS5 in 2026: Why Samsung is the brand to beat

Lexar has kicked off a new line of portable SSDs inspired by the World Cup that show re-sellers the red card

I've found the best SSD prices in May 2026, for those who really need an upgrade right now

The Seagate FireCuda X Vault hard drive is a welcome sight in a post-inflated SSD world, but only for content-creating gamers

Kingston has just launched a massive 30.72TB Gen 5 SSD, and it's not for us storage-starved gamers

Run out of storage? I've price-tracked all our top-rated SSDs, and these are the three you should be investigating

Seagate has unveiled the FireCuda X Vault, a huge external hard drive with up to 20TB of storage

Buyers beware, fake Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are afoot in Europe but they're easier to spot than you think

Win one of 5 HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headsets thanks to the Future Games Show

The best Black Friday soundbar deals in 2025: upgrade your audio for less

I won't play games like The Outer Worlds 2 without this one setup upgrade

The Razer Clio made me fall in love with my gaming chair, but I wouldn't run out and buy one

The Razer Clio doesn't support my butt, but it's still become my favorite gaming cushion

This cute pink gaming gadget doesn't give me a competitive edge, but I can't imagine being on my PC without it

Forget gaming headsets, I owe my Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 parries to these speakers

Logitech Z407 review: “Might be one of the most detailed 2.1 speaker systems I’ve come across”

Shure 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

Prime Day monitor deals will return next month, and a new screen could spruce up your gaming setup

CRTs are the GOAT for retro gaming, but I need monitor makers to consider making OLED alternatives

Rather than stressing about Steam Machine performance, I'd start thinking about your TV's specs

These Memorial Day TV deals could save you squinting at the World Cup on a tiny, dull screen

Memorial Day TV sales are taking four-figures off last year's premium panels just in time for the World Cup

LG has finally created a 1,000Hz gaming monitor, but it's a Pandora's Box no one needed to open

BenQ's 27-inch monitor is a solid QD-OLED contender, but I wouldn't spend $100 more for 4K over 500Hz

The BenQ Mobiuz EX271UZ is a solid OLED monitor that's missing a few tricks for the price

OLED monitor price still upset me, but the fact there's a QHD panel for under $400 signals change

Here are the best DDR5 RAM deals I can find this Memorial Day to help you survive the pricing apocalypse

The best PS5 accessories in 2025: everything you need to upgrade your experience

The best Nintendo Switch SD cards

reMarkable is discontinuing the tablet that put it on the map and replacing it with the Paper Pure

Best PS4 external hard drives 2026: The best HDD and SSD options we've tested

Best graphics card 2026: the top GPU options I'd recommend for PC gamers

Best PS5 external hard drives 2026: excellent portable SSD and HDD options

Nintendo has a rare Switch Super Mario Galaxy offer up for grabs, so long as you pick up a handheld too

Best capture card 2026: top picks for recording and streaming on consoles and PC

Best Meta Quest accessories 2026: Upgrade your VR loadout

The best Meta Quest deals and bundles in May 2026

The cost of the Meta Quest 3 and 3S is rising, and that plays right into Valve's hands

Somehow, you can still get the Meta Quest 3S Arkham Shadow bundle for less than full price

Meta sends more mixed signals about its future in VR with more layoffs at Reality Labs

Meta's next VR headset could use pricey Micro-OLED displays, and Valve's Steam Frame could benefit

Bandai Namco reveals new Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes trailer, featuring a release date and more

Are you sick of your Quest 3 controllers dying? This all-in-one headset charging stand deleted that issue for me

Pico's next VR headset will launch against Valve in 2026, but it doesn't look like the Steam Frame rival I was hoping for