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

Best SSD for gaming 2026: The best performing drives for your PC
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying Guide We're comparing all the best SSDs for gaming on the market right now, from the latest NVMe drives to value-busting SATAs.

The PS6 controller might not even have buttons on it as a new patent hints Sony is going all-in on haptic feedback
By Duncan Robertson published
News Sony has been granted a patent for a gaming controller with haptic touchscreens and no buttons. Does that point toward a big change for the PS6 controller?

The best gaming PC 2026: Find your perfect pre-built powerhouse
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.

Sweatlord gamers, listen up: this new controller tracks your heart rate as you play
By Duncan Robertson published
News A new controller from Anbernic has a built-in heart rate monitor, which could be a handy or self-destructive perk for all sorts of gamers.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro just got cheaper, here's why I'd recommend it over the 8K version
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deal The original Razer Wolverine V3 Pro just got hit with a discount at Amazon. Here's why I'd recommend the Xbox model over the more advanced 8K one for PC players.

The best CPU for gaming 2026: Processing power unleashed
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best CPUs for gaming we can recommend - you'll be glad to know they're more affordable than you'd think.

Syntech's Elite Head Strap for Quest 3 fits the headset to my face so securely that it may be a permanent part of me now
By Duncan Robertson published
Review Syntech's Elite Head Strap for the Quest 3 headsets gives it a stylish look, but can it compete with the practicality and comfort of rival accessories?

The arrival of the PS6 may be delayed thanks to AI production, but that might not be a bad thing
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion Sony and Microsoft are projected to launch new consoles in the next few years, but with a RAMpocalypse happening, they either delay or face insane costs.

The best PS4 controllers you can buy in 2026
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide These are the best PS4 controllers you can get, with many supported by the PS5, and even more of them working as viable PC options.

Secretlab's new Pokémon collection asks you to pick a favorite between Pikachu, Eevee, and Gengar
By Duncan Robertson published
News Secretlab has unveiled its Pokémon collection, and fans of Pikachu, Eevee, and Gengar are going to have a tough choice on their hands.

"We are not getting out of VR," says Meta Developer Advocate just one week after mass layoffs
By Duncan Robertson published
News One Meta employee has broken silence on X, saying that the company isn't abandoning VR entirely despite mass layoffs to the brand's Reality Labs workforce.

I found a gaming chair with a floating backrest for under $500, and it didn't disappoint
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Eureka Ergonomic Python II might be one of the best hidden gems of the gaming chair market. It offers a floating backrest for under $500, which is rare.

Herman Miller is finally bringing these two Embody colorways to the UK, and yes, the price is still ludicrously high
By Duncan Robertson published
News Herman Miller has finally brought its Nova and Ignite versions of the popular Embody gaming chair to the UK market.

The Hyperkin Competitor might be a better DualSense than Sony's
By Duncan Robertson published
Review HyperKin's Competitor controller for Xbox and PC is more than a knock-off DualSense controller, and Sony must be livid.

Best microphones for streaming and gaming in 2026
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide We've brought together the best microphones for streaming and gaming to help you find the right one for you and your voice.

GameSir is going all in on the G7 Pro controller with two new special editions and a carry case
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir has issued multiple updates to the GameSir G7 Pro controller, including a new carry case, a ZZZ special edition, and an upcoming Aimlabs 8K model.

It's hard to see what's different about the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
By Duncan Robertson published
Review More of a refresh than a full sequel, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 is the same excellent and often underrated gaming headset it's always been.

Meta closing its best gaming studios is bad news for Quest 3 owners, but great for Steam Frame
By Duncan Robertson published
News Meta has shut down three of its most significant VR game studios. While that's not great news for Quest 3 owners, it's excellent news for Valve's Steam Frame.

Right on time for Steam Detective Fest, this minimalist paper tablet has taken a very rare discount
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal The reMarkable 2 helped me and my girlfriend solve countless mysteries in Blue Prince, and it hardly ever gets discounted

8BitDo's new Xbox pro controller looks like the Elite Series 3 we never got
By Duncan Robertson published
News 8BitDo has unveiled its new officially licensed Xbox Series X controller, and it's the kind of gamepad that makes me think an Elite Series 3 is never coming.

How we test controllers on GamesRadar+
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Our guide to how the hardware team at GamesRadar+ tests and review controllers

The 8BitDo Pro 3 brings back one of the cardinal sins of any gaming controller
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The 8BitDo Pro 3 is a highly stylish, nostalgic controller for modern gaming platforms, but it's hiding a lot of great potential behind its retro aesthetic.

Asus's new gaming glasses have fun ideas, but I'd much rather see them in a VR headset
By Duncan Robertson published
News The new Asus XREAL Rog R1 glasses revealed at CES have some impressive specs, but as a VR lover, I just can't get behind this type of gadget.
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