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How to build a gaming chair in 6 simple steps

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

How to assign back buttons on a new pro controller, and the settings I recommend based on 20+ reviews

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

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

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

The EarFun Air Pro 4 combine excellent noise cancelling with great sound quality and EQ control for a price tag under $100 / £100.

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I tried a wireless sim racing wheel, but I'd only recommend it for junior racers this Christmas

Turtle Beach's wireless sim racing wheel would make a great Christmas present for the junior racer in your life, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else

Crucial could have been the brand to help consumers with RAM and storage costs, not make them worse

Micron is closing down the Crucial brand, but as someone who covers RAM and storage for a living, I don't think it had to be this way.

Amidst a pricing apocalypse, one of gaming's best memory and storage brands "has made the difficult decision" to abandon its consumers

AI is predicted to steal all of our jobs, but today it's caused the closure of one of the best gaming memory and storage brands there is.

This Meta Quest 3 charging dock won't stop beeping at me, but damn does it keep my VR setup neat and tidy

The PrismXR charging dock is certainly one of the neatest stands for the Quest 3 you'll find on the shelves, but has a few unexpected annoyances.

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Nintendo Switch 2 loses out to the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D for Best Gaming Hardware at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 loses out to the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D for Best Gaming Hardware at the Golden Joystick Awards 2025

"We make touchpad controllers as well" - After Valve reveals the new Steam Controller, GameSir is teasing a new trackpad gamepad of its own

"We make touchpad controllers as well" - After Valve reveals the new Steam Controller, GameSir is teasing a new trackpad gamepad of its own

After Valve revealed its new Steam Controller, GameSir has hinted it may work on a touchpad controller of its own to take on the Valve accessory.

I doubled the battery life of my Quest 3 thanks to this charging belt, and wearing it for VR games wasn't as weird as I thought it'd be

I doubled the battery life of my Quest 3 thanks to this charging belt, and wearing it for VR games wasn't as weird as I thought it'd be

The PrismXR Charging Belt for Quest 3 is a creative and effective solution for extending your VR playtime.

I've sat in this $9 million Kickstarter chair for two months now, and it's definitely worth the hype

I've sat in this $9 million Kickstarter chair for two months now, and it's definitely worth the hype

The LiberNovo Omni is worth every bit of hype it's received so far, and it's easily the best gaming chair I've ever tested. It's just a shame it's so expensive.

Corsair just added two speedy Gen 5 drives to its SSD catalog with the new MP700 Pro XT and MP700 Micro

Corsair just added two speedy Gen 5 drives to its SSD catalog with the new MP700 Pro XT and MP700 Micro

Corsair just added two new Gen 5 drives to its SSD line-up, offering up fast speeds for PC desktop and portable gaming fans alike.

DDR5 RAM is on the brink of 2020 GPU-style price inflation, and AI is to blame

DDR5 RAM is on the brink of 2020 GPU-style price inflation, and AI is to blame

DDR5 RAM has suddenly shot up in price, and it's all because of AI. Here's why shopping for new computer memory might be tricky this Black Friday.

More PC builders need to know about this internal USB hub as coolers and RGB demand more from our motherboards

More PC builders need to know about this internal USB hub as coolers and RGB demand more from our motherboards

This hub let me expand my motherboard's USB headers, which could be massive for your next PC build if you want fan, cooling, and RGB control.

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Victrix Pro BFG Controller Review: "Like water, my friend"

Despite being cheaper than much of the competition, the Victrix Pro BFG offers deep customisation and excellent performance for PS5, PS4 and PC.

The new Razer Raiju V3 Pro might be the most authentic third-party controller PlayStation has ever had

The Razer Raiju V3 Pro feels like an authentic PlayStation controller, which makes it stand apart from so many gamepads licensed for this platform.

This USB microphone failed me, but I hope its rivals steal its best feature

The RIG M2 Pro HD Streamstar has such promise, and makes the move the microphone market has been waiting for by having wireless headset pairing.

Elgato just threw a lot of shade at gaming chairs while revealing its new "studio" chair, and I'm still not sure what the difference is

Elgato announces new chair, criticises Herman Miller, Razer, AndaSeat, and more for "inaccessible price points" while charging $500.

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I'm over WASD as a way to move in games, and if you are too, you need to try this keypad

Is the Azeron Keyzen better than the Azeron Cyborg II? It's hard to say, because I'd argue these two devices are siblings, separated only by your preferences.

I tried a massage gun to see if it'd help my bad gaming posture, and I don't know why they aren't a bigger trend among gamers

Is a massage gun the silver bullet for bad gaming posture? No, but one could definitely help if your chair isn't

I tried a foldable Bluetooth keyboard for more desk space, but its range and flimsy build outweighed its practicality

I tried Seenda's foldable Bluetooth keyboard, and although I loved its design, it was let down by rough build quality and a shoddy connection range.

You can adjust this controller's thumbstick height by twisting them, and that might be the coolest feature of any gamepad in 2025

The PowerA OPS V3 is armed with six extra buttons, tactile face buttons, and an excellent price point versus the competition. In short, it's a must-consider.

Using Bluetooth earbuds with the Meta Quest 3 still sucks, but here's why that isn't a dealbreaker

The Meta Quest 3 headsets hate wireless earbuds, but I'd still recommend these VR devices thanks to their excellent 3D speakers.

I rebuilt my gaming PC because of thermal throttling, and this case made it so much easier

Swapping PC cases is a pretty massive undertaking, but NZXT's H3 Flow case is a Micro ATX darling that made it so much easier.

What is negative pressure in a gaming PC? Positive vs Negative pressure explained

If you're trying to configure airflow in your gaming PC, it might help to know the difference between positive and negative pressure.

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