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

I can't decide if Razer's 8K polling, TMR controller is overkill, or the one PC gamers like me have been waiting for
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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.

"All of this would roughly cost $4,000" - Don't make these mistakes when assembling your next gaming PC
By Duncan Robertson published
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 best cheap PS5 SSD deals in August 2025
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Deals We're rounding up all the best cheap PS5 SSD deals available online in both the US and UK with discounted rates on some of our favorite models for less

The tide is turning - over 40% of Steam users now have AMD CPUs, according to the latest Hardware Survey
By Duncan Robertson published
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?
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson last updated
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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
By Duncan Robertson published
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.

Best monitor for Xbox Series X 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best monitors for Xbox Series X right that'll pair nicely with Microsoft's console, whether you're on a budget or looking for something premium.

The best portable monitors for gaming 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.

PlayStation forgot to reveal the price of its new fight stick controller for PS5 and PC, and that's making me worried
By Duncan Robertson published
News Sony has given us more details about the new PlayStation FlexStrike fight stick for PS5 and PC. We don't know what the price will be yet, though.

I didn't know what "lenticular" meant until I saw this Donkey Kong Bananza controller
By Duncan Robertson published
News There's a Donkey Kong controller up for pre-order right now, and its lenticular visual design is literally bananaz - so that tracks.

This controller just stole the "best value for money" award from all the other Xbox gamepads
By Duncan Robertson published
Review I wish the GameSir G7 Pro were a little more ambitious, but it’s still easily the best value Xbox Series X controller money can buy right now.

"Most chairs don't get it" - meet the gaming chair that just surpassed $3,000,000 on Kickstarter
By Duncan Robertson published
News The LiberNovo Omni has just surpassed $3,000,000 in crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Here's why this chair has been making waves with office workers and gamers.

"Listening to gamers is at the heart of what we do" - Azeron finally made a gaming keyboard with a thumbstick
By Duncan Robertson published
News The latest gaming peripheral from Azeron gives keyboard players a thumbstick: "Keyzen was shaped by community feedback", the brand said in a reveal post.
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