Hardware

All-In-One Switch 2 cases are my vacation must-have, and this Turtle Beach 2-in-1 option is a great place to start

Hori has unveiled a new batch of Animal Crossing Switch 2 accessories that are so cute, I feel starry-eyed

I love a bit of whimsy, and this Switch 2 case with its lenticular Super Mario art is full of it

Before you download the free Hello Yoshi app for your kids, please grab a Switch 2 screen protector

The best Nintendo Switch 2 cases in 2026

Everything is cooler when it glows in the dark, and that includes this new Super Mario Switch 2 case

Keys Factory is launching a new wave of Switch 2 Animal Crossing New Horizons accessories, and it's about time

The Steam Machine may still be a long way off, so these are the accessories I'd use to make a Steam Deck workaround

Genki just updated one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories and it might finally be ready for Steam Deck users

Valve says it can sell the Steam Controller before Steam Machine because "this doesn't have RAM"

Valve could sell the Steam Machine at a loss, and that would be a win for everyone

Best Alienware gaming PC 2026: Out of this world Aurora builds

The RTX 5060 Ti wouldn't be my first choice, but it's one of the only GPUs at MSRP right now

Maingear has redesigned its flagship gaming PC from the ground up

AMD could be reading up Multi-Frame Generation for Radeon GPUs

RTX 3060 is back in June. Neo Geo returns this December. Am I in a weird gaming tech time machine?

RAM prices are levelling off, but even with these Newegg deals those rates are still sky-high

Valve is now sitting on lots of Steam controllers, so releasing them before the Steam Machine is a no-brainer

The Steam Controller doesn't appear to be a hit for competitive play, so here are the best alternatives

Valve's new Steam Controller launches May 4 at $99, and it will be a zoo without pre-orders

Forza Horizon 6 launches in under a month, here's the racing wheel I'd recommend right now

A leaked Steam Controller review claims Valve will charge you $99 for it - is that too much?

A Steam Controller unboxing video has emerged that could point to Valve's new gamepad launching soon

GameSir's bizarrely discontinued TMR controller is being resurrected as an officially licensed Xbox peripheral

This mobile controller has fixed a 24 year gripe in one simple solution

CRKD's adorably tiny Switch 2 controllers are on sale, but you're better off waiting for the new Atom+ instead

If you want a 007 First Light controller palate cleanser, the limited edition Marathon DualSense just received a rare discount

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

Steam Deck 2 still in the works, Valve says, but Steam Machine and Steam Controller come first

Intel namedrops Arc G3 while hinting at a longer Panther Lake handheld PC shelf life

The Xbox Ally has finally stepped up as an affordable Steam Deck stand-in, albeit with frame rate caveats

Look mom, new Intel Arc G3 handhelds that no one can probably afford are inbound

ChatGPT code snuck onto the Playdate, but don't worry, handheld creators Panic are now barring AI games

The best Steam Deck dock 2026: the handheld docking stations I'd recommend

The Anbernic RG Rotate fuses my 2000s high school cellphone with GBA buttons to make what could be a magical MP3 player

ONEXPLAYER just started teasing a Legion Go 2 rival with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset

Nacon's new headset looks pretty value-packed, but you'll need to buy extra dongles to get its best feature

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

Nacon RIG is slowly but surely fixing my biggest issue with its headsets: US availability

The MCHOSE V9 Turbo looks like an off-brand Razer headset, but looks can be deceiving for this mighty pair of cups

A new contender for my favorite headset has been revealed as Turtle Beach unveils the new Stealth Pro II

The best PC headset for gaming 2026

The best PS5 headset 2026: SteelSeries holds onto the crown for another year

The best wireless gaming headsets 2026

Sony is copying SteelSeries homework with the launch of its new retro-inspired 'Glass Purple' Inzone Buds, and I'm a fan

I put the best 14-inch gaming laptops head to head and Asus still came out on top, but there's just one caveat

PSA: A lot of retailers want to sell you gaming laptops that just won't work right now

I've been running the 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for two weeks, here's why I'd buy last year's model

Best Alienware laptop 2026: all the latest models compared

The best Razer laptops in 2026

The best Asus gaming laptops 2026

The best gaming laptop 2026 - new releases start hitting the test bench

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

The best cheap gaming laptop deals in April 2026: RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 rigs worth checking out

Turtle Beach's new mouse is giving me the ick, and it's not just the obnoxious touchscreen

Best gaming desk 2026: all the surfaces I'd use for PC and console setups

Best standing desk 2026: Switch from seat to feet

This top-shelf Hall effect gaming keyboard has a pricing problem, but Amazon's working on it

Keychron essentially just made its top keyboards 3D-printable

I put this eight year old budget gaming mouse to the test against far newer releases, and it still comes out on top

The best wireless gaming keyboard in 2026

Can a VPN let you play region-locked games?

What should gamers look for in a VPN?

Upscalers, 8BitDo controllers, and Atari handhelds - Woot's sale is actually looking pretty decent for retro gamers

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

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is getting a C64C sibling with an Amiga-style case that uses the original mold

Alone in the Dark creator is remaking a DOS game for Sega Genesis with its own paddle controllers

FPGA dev claims the Neo Geo AES+ is "basically the MiSTer core" broken up into separate chips

Commodore officially addresses C64 Ultimate FPGA lockdown concerns

Gamesir's excellent Pocket Taco Game Boy controller is finally at Amazon, but the price is weird

Best retro consoles 2026: my favorite ways to play classic capers

I’m punching myself for not buying an 8Bitdo M30 sooner, as it’s a near-perfect wireless Sega Mega Drive controller

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

Best Xbox Series X hard drive, SSD, and memory card solutions in 2026: all the fastest solutions we've tested

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

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

AI strikes again as Sony Japan announces it's suspending memory card production

TeamGroup has unveiled a new Gen 5 SSD designed for "high-stability performance for the AI creation era" and not gaming

A gargantuan 16TB M.2 SSD has been discovered, and its price tag is bigger than my house deposit

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

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

Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X 2026: 4K panels for your high spec console

Best 120Hz 4K TV 2026: screens for new consoles and PC

Best monitor for Xbox Series X 2026

Best ultrawide monitor 2026

The best gaming monitor 2026: the most impressive displays I've tested this year

Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC in 2026

The best portable monitors for gaming 2026

The best monitor for PS5 2026: high spec screens for the OG and Pro

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

This Switch headset costs less than $30 and still got four stars in my review, now it's on sale for even less

Time is against you, but there's still a chance to grab a PS5 or PS5 Pro before the price increases get you in their clutches

This $30 gaming keyboard "puts others to shame" and it's somehow even cheaper right now

This is the super skinny keyboard I'd pair with a Steam Deck and it's now less than $100... not bad for a Razer special

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

The best Meta Quest deals and bundles in April 2026

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

Best Meta Quest accessories 2026: Upgrade your VR loadout

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

Presented by Bandai Namco

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