Duncan Robertson
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

The best Xbox One external hard drives in 2025
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Hardware With one of the best Xbox One external hard drives, you'll never have to delete a game again

Intel says "this is fine" to fallen stock prices, tells gamers they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware for no extra cost
By Duncan Robertson published
News Amidst falling stock prices and a controversial deal with the US government, Intel has told gamers that they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware.

GameSir basically just remade the Backbone controller for half the price, and says it works with Switch 2 as well
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir has launched an even more feature-rich version of its X5 mobile controller. This time, there's compatibility with Switch 2, and a $50 price tag.

"$250 for this is diabolical" - Corsair wants you to forget about a second monitor and buy its new touch screen Stream Deck instead
By Duncan Robertson published
News Corsair's new Xeneon Edge is finally available, and it combines the Stream Deck, a tablet, and the Elgato Prompter in one rather pricey package.

This webcam is the reason I've never felt the need for a DSLR, and its current price at Amazon makes me think a sequel might be coming
By Duncan Robertson published
Deals The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra might be the best webcam ever made, and although it's getting harder to find, UK shoppers can get it for £82 cheaper right now.

Best SSD for gaming 2025: 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 best Meta Quest deals and bundles in August 2025
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals There are loads of Meta Quest deals to be had, whether you're looking for the Quest 3, the new Quest 3S, or some accessories to make them yours.

Best cheap gaming chair deals in August 2025
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals We're rounding up the best cheap gaming chair deals for both PC gamers and console users.

Acer has turned its obnoxiously loud gaming PC into a stealthy RTX 5080 assassin, but it doesn't come cheap
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The latest version of the Acer Predator Orion 7000 impressed me with vastly improved cooling performance. Besides its high price, it's an easy recommendation.

The design of Asus' previous controller made no sense, and the updated version revealed at Gamescom proves it
By Duncan Robertson published
News Asus has ditched the gimmicky screen and rubbish back buttons of its Xbox controller in favor of TMR goodness with the Raikiri 2, revealed at Gamescom.

What are TMR thumbsticks?
By Duncan Robertson published
News TMR thumbsticks are becoming the new standard for the latest gaming controllers, but what are they, exactly?

GuliKit just launched a TMR controller for Switch 2 that costs less than $30
By Duncan Robertson published
News GuliKit has launched two new controllers that have the power to wake the Switch 2. They both cost less than $30, and the "pro" model even has TMR thumbsticks.

The best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2025
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Hardware We're rounding up the best Nintendo Switch controllers available right now and testing out which ones work with the new Switch 2 console.

My gaming headset needed a simple ear cushion replacement, but SteelSeries broke my brain with color options instead
By Duncan Robertson published
News I needed new ear cushions for my SteelSeries Arctis Nova gaming headset, and I had no idea I was opening a Pandora's Box of color combinations.

People didn't like the face plate on Corsair's Nautilus liquid cooler, so now there's a fancy LCD screen upgrade instead
By Duncan Robertson published
News Corsair has announced an expansion of its entry-level cooler range, this time with an LCD screen that swaps with existing Nautilus RS AIO models.

There's nothing quite like fishing in the virtual waters of your favorite video games, and this Nintendo patent could hint at the future of this serene hobby
By Duncan Robertson published
News It looks like Nintendo wants to turn your Joy-Con 2 controllers into a fishing rod, according to this patent that involves a magnetic crank wheel attachment.

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 best Xbox Series X bundle deals in August 2025
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 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.

The best Xbox Game Pass deals in August 2025
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Deals We're rounding up all the latest Xbox Game Pass Ultimate prices and deals for big savings on your membership.

"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.
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