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 live streaming gear for gamers 2026: The best setups for beginners and pros
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Buying Guide Finding the best live streaming gear for gamers in 2026 is no easy task. There are many moving parts and many products to choose from. Here are our recommendations.

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

Best ultrawide monitor 2026: Big and wide gaming displays
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best ultrawide monitor options available right now, including speedy gaming screens and OLED panels that will dominate your desk.

Best standing desk 2026: Switch from seat to feet
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best standing desks that you can buy in 2024, including premium and budget options for working at home and playing PC games.

The best portable monitors for gaming 2026
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.

Best gaming desk 2026: all the surfaces I'd use for PC and console setups
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide Here's a rundown of the best gaming desks on the market right now, including premium and and budget-friendly options for work and play.

Best monitor for Xbox Series X 2026
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.

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.

These ANC earbuds are strong enough to block out high-speed Scottish winds, so they're good enough for me
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.
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