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

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.

GameSir and Hyperkin's modular mobile controller could take over the market
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir and Hyperkin have revealed the X5 Alteron at CES 2026, a modular mobile controller that I think could easily take over the market.

DLSS 4.5 is coming to all RTX GPU owners, but that isn't the QOL update I was hoping for
By Duncan Robertson published
News If you were hoping for Nvidia Reflex 2 to come out of this year's CES, the only thing you'll be left with is DLSS 4.5 and a 6x multiplier for your frame rate.

If you thought AIO cooler displays were neat, the latest gaming PC from Asus has holographic fans
By Duncan Robertson published
News The latest prebuilt gaming PC from Asus ROG is a monster, but its nifty holographic fans might be my favorite thing about it.

Razer is updating its flagship gaming chair with new colors and better leather
By Duncan Robertson published
News Razer has announced an upgrade to its flagship gaming chairs at CES, but is this NewGen version legit, or an excuse to bolster that $649 price tag?

PNY's latest Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs appeal to my kind of PC building
By Duncan Robertson published
News PNY has announced a new range of Nvidia graphics cards at CES 2026, which pack the power of the RTX 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 into slim frames.

AMD is launching an upgraded version of one of its best desktop CPUs
By Duncan Robertson published
News AMD has announced a new desktop processor, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which looks to improve the performance of the brand's most popular CPU.

GameSir is putting a Direct Drive sim racing wheel on a controller, all because a high schooler developed it in their dorm room
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir's Direct Drive controller was only developed because a high schooler created it, then secured commercial funding from the brand to do it properly.

The best Xbox Series X bundle deals
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Deals There are always ways to save cash with Xbox Series X bundles - here are all the deals you need to watch out for.

The official Tolkien calendar is the perfect way for LOTR fans to watch the year go by
By Duncan Robertson published
News This year's Official Tolkien Calendar presents artwork from the Three Great Tales of Middle-earth. Here's why I buy this calendar every year.

How to build a gaming chair in 6 simple steps
By Duncan Robertson published
Guide Assembling a gaming chair can seem complicated, but most of them will adhere to these 6 simple setup steps.

How to assign back buttons on a new pro controller, and the settings I recommend based on 20+ reviews
By Duncan Robertson published
Features If you've just received a new pro controller, the first thing I'd recommend is mapping its additional buttons. Here's how to set it up to get the most out of it

This controller squeezes a flight sim yoke and throttle into the palm of your hand, and it's a beautiful abomination
By Duncan Robertson published
News Honeycomb's compact flight sim gamepad is now available to buy. Here's why this controller is so unique.

EarFun Air Pro 4 review: "Gamers have been left a little short-changed"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The EarFun Air Pro 4 combine excellent noise cancelling with great sound quality and EQ control for a price tag under $100 / £100.

The Xbox controller I'd want under the Christmas tree this year just dropped back to its Black Friday price
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals One of 2025's best Xbox controllers just dropped back down to its record-low Black Friday price, and it's the one I'd want under the tree this Christmas.

Vault Boy has seen some things, and it shows on this new Xbox Design Lab controller
By Duncan Robertson published
News Vault Boy will stare into your soul if you buy this new Xbox Design Lab Fallout-inspired Xbox controller, which is perfectly timed for season 2 of the TV series

Forget the ROG Xbox Ally, I've been more excited about another Asus Xbox peripheral, and it's finally available
By Duncan Robertson published
News I've been waiting years for Asus to bring out a new Xbox controller, and you can finally get it at Best Buy

I can't wait for Steam Frame, but there's no way it's more affordable than PSVR 2 is right now
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals PSVR 2 is still $100 off following the biggest sale of the year, and even with Steam Frame arriving soon, I think that's a deal VR shoppers shouldn't miss.

This collector's edition guitar controller for Fortnite Festival has finally launched
By Duncan Robertson published
News The Collector's Edition bundle of CRKD's Cherry Sunburst Guitar controller is now shipping from Amazon.
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