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. Location: UK Remote
Latest articles by Duncan Robertson

I'm an FPS gamer at heart and the new Switch 2 Joy-Con could finally call me back to Nintendo
By Duncan Robertson published
Features The Nintendo Switch 2's confirmed controller features are tempting me a lot more than the first Switch ever did, and that's because they lean into FPS gameplay.

GameSir Cyclone 2 review: “The checklist this brand has built a reputation on”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The GameSir Cyclone 2 is up there with the best value pro controllers, not least because of its TMR thumbsticks and the comfort this brand has become known for.

Best standing desk 2025: 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.

Best gaming desk 2025: tried and tested surfaces worth investing in
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.

Black Friday SSD deals 2025: What to expect from this year's sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday SSD deals are making a comeback, and this year's storage savings could be better than ever.

Black Friday gaming chair deals 2025: What to expect this Winter
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday gaming chair deals will be back this November, here's what to expect based on sales of previous years.

Best Black Friday PS5 SSD and hard drive deals 2025: What to expect from this year's sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday PS5 SSD deals are back this year, and here's what you can expect when offers on the best PlayStation storage solutions return this November.

This foldable mobile controller is now cheaper than the Backbone One, and it has one thing no one else does
By Duncan Robertson published
Deal The Asus ROG Tessen controller isn't the first mobile controller I usually recommend, but at its current price, its foldable design makes a lot of sense.

Best Black Friday Xbox deals 2025: The best discounts to expect from this year's sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday Xbox deals are on their way again in 2025, and we've got all you can expect from this year's big sales event when November rolls around.

Black Friday Meta Quest deals 2025: The headset and accessory deals to expect this year
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday Meta Quest deals will make a return this November, but what shape will they take? Here's what we expect for the headsets, accessories, and more.

I'm declaring war on gaming chair armrests in 2025
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion Nobody seems to like gaming chair armrests that don't lock into a certain position, so why are they starting to show up more often?

Where to pre-order the Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense controller today
By Duncan Robertson last updated
News Here's where you can pre-order the Limited Edition Last of Us DualSense controller today when it becomes available in your region.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot review: “Its novel concept of a spinning, modular design is hamstrung by its lack of options”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot may be billed as a cheaper alternative to the Stealth Ultra, but it feels like a downgrade in one too many ways to stand out.

AMD's new Ryzen 9 X3D processors launch today, here's the stock I've found so far
By Duncan Robertson published
News Here's where you can buy the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D on launch day, alongside its cheaper sibling, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

Black Friday Secretlab deals 2025: What to expect from this year's sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday Secretlab deals will return at the end of November, here's what you should expect from the sale based on what we've seen from covering past events.

Black Friday gaming PC deals 2025: What to expect from this year's biggest sale
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Deals Black Friday gaming PC deals will come back again this November, and with new components to think about, it's worth planning ahead to get your budget right.

AMD's pro-consumer 9070 strategies are exactly why it's primed to dominate the CPU market in 2025
By Duncan Robertson published
Opinion AMD is enjoying success with its 9070 GPUs, but its pro-consumer strategies are paying off in the CPU market too. Here's why AMD is set to win in 2025.

NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB review: "Has some solid design points that make installation a lot easier"
By Duncan Robertson published
Review The NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB does a lot to simplify the most impractical design flaws of AIO coolers. Whether or not it’s worth paying extra for is up to you.

I'm surprised to see some RTX 5070 gaming PCs under $2,000 - these are the three prebuilds I'd buy this week
By Duncan Robertson published
News RTX 5070 gaming PCs are starting to emerge on the shelves, and I've found three that had surprising price tags. These are the ones I'd recommend today.

Hori's latest gamepad is up for pre-order, and it's nearly $100 cheaper than other pro controllers for PS5
By Duncan Robertson published
News Hori's new wireless Fighting Commander OCTA Pro controller is $100 cheaper than most PS5 pro controllers, and it's available for pre-order now.

GameSir launches the Super Nova controller packed with a charging stand, 1,000Hz polling rate, and swappable faceplates
By Duncan Robertson published
News GameSir's latest controller is the Super Nova, an updated version of one of its existing families. It sports Hall sensor thumbstick and a 1000Hz polling rate.

Meta Quest 3 vs Pico 4 Ultra: Which VR headset should you buy?
By Duncan Robertson published
Versus The Meta Quest 3 and Pico 4 Ultra are two tempting devices in 2025. With specs and use cases so similar, which VR headset should you buy?

When is the Game Developers Conference 2025 and why is it so interesting?
By Duncan Robertson published
Presented by Microsoft
GDC is back in 2025. When is it, and what’s it all about?
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