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Backbone's long-awaited "Pro" model is finally here, but I hope you've been saving for it
By Duncan Robertson published
News Backbone launches the new and improved Backbone Pro mobile controller, but I'm not sure it's enough of an upgrade to warrant its huge price.

The best portable monitors for gaming 2025
By Phil Hayton last updated
Buying Guide We're running down the top contenders for best portable monitor across the price and quality spectrums.

Uperfect Umax 24 review: “pushes the definition of a portable monitor in the best way possible”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Uperfect Umax 24 is ridiculously large for a portable monitor at 24.5 inches, but it puts its size to good use alongside lightweight 1440p 165Hz specs.

The best wireless gaming headsets 2025
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying Guide The best wireless gaming headsets listed here should be your top choices when cutting the chords

Nintendo Switch 2 anticipation partly fueled by "palpable desperation" in the world, analyst says, and people wanting "something to bring joy" no matter the launch games
By Austin Wood published
News The world is hard and cold, but the Nintendo Switch 2 has Mario Kart World

Even John Romero is worried about Joy-Con drift on Nintendo Switch 2, so here's hoping those "not Hall effect sticks" hold up better than the originals
By Austin Wood published
News Please don't rip and tear, analog stick sensors

Does size really matter? The difference between 40mm and 50mm gaming headset drivers explained
By Rosalie Newcombe published
Features The size of your gaming headset's audio driver does matter for your favorite games, just not in the way you think.

Now that the Series S costs even more, I can't help but feel Microsoft wants us to look at handhelds and say, "this is an Xbox"
By Phil Hayton published
Features The Xbox Series S just got more expensive, so now could be the right time to look at handheld alternatives specifically for Game Pass.
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