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Money, Money, Money | Does the PS5 Pro's high price make jumping to PC instead a no brainer? Well, it's a bit more complicated than that

If paying somewhere in the region of 700 big ones has you considering your options, you will still need to whack out a calculator.

Sept. 13, 2024 Mark Warren

News

Propare Yourself | What time is Sony's PS5 Pro Tech Presentation and where to watch it

It'll feature Knack's director, so you know you don't want to miss this.

Sept. 10, 2024 Mark Warren

Review

High Tech | Vitrix Pro Fightstick review: You'll have to drag my dead body back to the PS5 pad

After a few weeks with Vitrix's latest stick, I don't think I ever want to go back.

July 29, 2024 Connor Makar

Article

A GOOD LOOK | The new GeForce RTX 4070 Super is Nvidia’s best mass-appeal graphics card this generation

It's a good look for Nvidia; literally and metaphorically.

Jan. 16, 2024 Alex Donaldson

Article

ALL HANDS-ON DECK | The Steam Deck OLED isn’t just a minor upgrade – it’s one of my favorite pieces of gaming hardware ever

Valve has absolutely proved its hardware prowess, vision, and expertise with this refresh.

Dec. 1, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Deals

The excellent SanDisk Extreme 512GB microSD card is only $40 on Amazon

A great addition to a Steam Deck, Switch or camera.

Sept. 15, 2023 Mark Harrison

Deals

The excellent Samsung 980 Pro SSD is now just $60 at Amazon

A great price for this rapid PCIe 4.0 SSD.

Sept. 11, 2023 Mark Harrison

Deals

Best PS5 SSDs in 2023

The best PS5 compatible solid state drives and external storage for the Sony console.

Aug. 29, 2023 Mark Harrison

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There's a massive 42% discount on the 1TB Crucial P5 Plus SSD at Amazon right now

Get the most popular PCIe 4.0 SSD for its lowest-ever-price.

Aug. 23, 2023 Mark Harrison

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Best gaming SSDs for 2023

The best NVMe and SATA drives for PC gaming.

Aug. 22, 2023 Mark Harrison

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The durable Samsung T7 Shield 1TB Portable SSD is the cheapest it's been on Amazon US

A great external SSD for creators and gamers for just $60.

Aug. 15, 2023 Mark Harrison

Deals

This $35 Samsung memory card deal is a total bargain and gives you a sweet $25 off!

The excellent Samsung Pro Plus microSD card is down to its cheapest ever price at Amazon.

Aug. 8, 2023 Corinna Burton

Deals

Make space for Baldur's Gate 3 on your Steam Deck with this excellent Samsung Pro Plus microSD card deal

Save over $15 on one of the best microSD cards for the Steam Deck.

Aug. 2, 2023 Corinna Burton

Deals

This massive 2TB portable SSD is great for keeping more games installed- and it's now $180 off

This pocket powerhouse from Western Digital is the cheapest it's ever been.

July 31, 2023 Mark Harrison

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This enormous WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X SSD now has a new lowest price.

The biggest and fastest gaming SSD around, for more than 60% off.

July 24, 2023 Mark Harrison

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The Amazing Samsung Pro Plus microSD card is still under $50 at Amazon

Get one of the best micro SD cards for the Switch and Steam deck for $45.

July 18, 2023 Mark Harrison

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The excellent WD_BLACK SN770 1TB SSD is still only $50 on Amazon

Keeping its lowest-price after Amazon Prime Day.

July 18, 2023 Mark Harrison

Deals

July 4th 2023 deal: Get the Samsung 980 PRO 2TB Gen4 SSD for under $100

A steal for a PS5-compatible NVMe drive.

July 4, 2023 Emad Ahmed

Deals

Make space for Starfield on your Xbox Series X|S with the new WD_Black C50 expansion card

Plus here's how to save 10% on the Western Digital expansion card for Xbox.

June 28, 2023 Corinna Burton

Article

CARD LUCK | Nvidia 4060 Ti 8GB offers up the sort of performance Nvidia promises – and questions the current GPU market

The 4060 Ti one of Nvidia’s most important cards of this hardware generation, but it comes with some caveats.

June 6, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Article

POWER STRUGGLE | Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: heir to the 3080, and a more reasonable new-gen entry point

Nvidia's latest 40 series GPU is also its cheapest yet. More affordability doesn't mean this isn't powerful, though - it is. But does it justify the cost?

April 12, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Article

WHEELY WEIRD | The first major update for Thrustmaster’s eSwap controller is here – and it’s as genius as it is weird

Thrustmaster’s modular controller takes a big leap into new areas with its first genre-specific add-on. It’s weird, but… it kinda works, too.

March 22, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Review

SMALL TURN | People in small apartments deserve better driving games: Thrustmaster T128 review

A sim-wheel that’s unapologetically designed for cluttered desks.

Dec. 12, 2022 Jim Trinca

Article

WEIRD FLEX, BUT OK | I dismissed Nvidia Reflex as for esports superstars - but now I don’t want to go back to life without it

Nvidia's input lag reducing technology might seem like it's most suited for esports wannabes, but it's more useful than you'd think.

Oct. 19, 2022 Alex Donaldson

Article

BEAST OF BURDEN | Nvidia RTX 4090 review: a hair-raising new bar for PC graphics performance – with hefty costs attached

Nvidia’s latest flagship graphics card is an absolute monster, crushing 4K gaming, ray tracing, and frequently unable to even use its full power, held back by other elements of a PC build.

Oct. 14, 2022 Alex Donaldson

Article

FREE SAMPLES | Cyberpunk 2077 is a revelation with Nvidia’s new DLSS 3.0 technology

Nvidia’s newest DLSS update is an incremental step up on the previous generation, but that makes it no less mind-boggling in action.

Oct. 11, 2022 Alex Donaldson

News

40 IS THE NEW 30 | Nvidia reveals the GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs - and they’ve beastly power levels

Nvidia is back with a new generation of graphics cards - plus new software features that aim to take games to the next level.

Sept. 20, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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GEFORCE NEVER | EVGA falls out with Nvidia - and quits making Graphics Cards

GPU monolith Nvidia is going through a very public divorce with one of its key partners - and they just decided they’re out for good.

Sept. 16, 2022 Alex Donaldson

Article

STEALTH UPGRADE | Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max review: small tweaks add up to a big improvement

Turtle Beach is back with a hardware refresh of one of its most popular gaming headsets - and it’s a winning upgrade.

Aug. 5, 2022 Alex Donaldson

News

ELDEN KING | Elden Ring retains its crown, Switch and PlayStation 5 still selling well - June NPD

Elden Ring remains the best-selling game of 2022 year to date.

July 15, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

FIT FOR A STING | Neat Microphones Bumblebee 2 review: a deeply versatile mic at a most reasonable price

Turtle Beach’s push into the stand-alone mic game with its Neat Microphones brand is spearheaded by the Bumblebee 2 - a surprisingly impressive little thing.

July 13, 2022 Alex Donaldson

News

Pro Pad | Rumour: A new "Genuine Professional controller" for the PS5 may be on the way

Potentially great news for those with competitive tastes.

June 16, 2022 Connor Makar

News

variable quality | PS5 System Update lands today as Sony promises VRR support "in the coming months"

PlayStation 5 consoles will get variable refresh rate soon – and it'll work on any game

March 23, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

News

Drift of the magi | With its new models, Sony has quietly updated the PS5 DualSense controller

The most recent line of DualSense pads have some slight upgrades – and new parts could mean less stick drift.

March 10, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

Article

ikea we go again | Lessons from an endless search for the perfect Gaming & Home Working setup

From screens to mice, HDMI Switchers to foot pedals, furniture to headsets, it can be hard finding the right mix of gear for Work & Home life.

March 8, 2022 Alex Donaldson

News

steam rocks it | Want to play Elden Ring on the go? Get a Steam Deck

You may not be able to play From Software's latest on Nintendo Switch, but playing handheld Elden Ring is at least possible with a Steam Deck.

Feb. 25, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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HOW'S IT PERFORM? | Elden Ring performance is a bit of a "mixed bag" right now on all platforms

How well does Elden Ring perform on PC, PlayStation and Xbox? Here's what Digital Foundry has to say.

Feb. 24, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

graphic content | The Nvidia RTX 3050 is a solid new entry-level ray tracing and DLSS GPU – if you can get it at the right price

It's a weird time for GPUs, but the Nvidia RTX 3050 is a beacon of good-quality craft... if you can find one.

Feb. 9, 2022 Alex Donaldson

News

let off some steam | Steam Deck is absolutely releasing in February, unless reasons

Valve says its handheld console is set to launch soon, "global pandemic, supply issues, and shipping issues notwithstanding".

Jan. 14, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

News

generation game | PS5 stock shortages cause Sony to turn back to the PS4

Sony is reportedly extending production of PS4 consoles as PS5 machines continue to be elusive in international markets.

Jan. 13, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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no hardware feelings | Despite supply issues, Xbox Series X/S is Microsoft's best-selling hardware generation to date

Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Series X/S is its best generation to date in terms of sales , despite on-going issues with availability and stock.

Jan. 12, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

News

where's your head at | Sony details PSVR2 and VR2 Sense controller, claims it's the "next generation of VR gaming"

Sony shared new details on its upcoming successor to the PSVR – the aptly-named PSVR 2 – during a CES 2022 press conference.

Jan. 5, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

Article

Sound Test | The Best Gaming Headsets in 2022

Here's some of our picks for the best gaming headsets we've used, wired or wireless, across every platform.

Jan. 1, 2022 Alex Donaldson

News

playstation portable | Sony has patented a PlayStation controller for your mobile phone

Could Sony and PlayStation be ready to go up against Microsoft's dominance in the mobile streaming space with Xbox Cloud Gaming?

Nov. 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

News

turn about faceplate | PS5 faceplates could be coming soon according to a Sony patent

A Sony patent for removable PlayStation 5 faceplates has been published, leading many to believe the company will soon make them available for consumers.

Nov. 22, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

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short of a full deck | Steam Deck delayed into February 2022 because of "material shortages"

If you were hoping to get your hands on Valve's futuristic handheld console at some point this year, you're out of luck.

Nov. 11, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

News

return of the hack | Hacker group makes major progress in PS5 jailbreaking efforts

Infamous hacking group, fail0verflow, has apparently made a breakthrough in its efforts at jailbreaking the PS5.

Nov. 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

News

Decked out | Valve is reviewing the entire Steam library for Steam Deck compatibility

Four categories will tell you whether or not your favourite Steam game will run on the hardware.

Oct. 19, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Article

Get Equipped | The VG247 Gear List: the best gaming hardware used by the team

At VG247 we spend a shed load of time playing games. Here's our picks for the best gear for doing so.

Oct. 13, 2021 Alex Donaldson

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heavy tinker | Shareholders have pressured Microsoft into re-thinking its approach to right to repair

Microsoft has promised to re-examine the possibility of letting consumers repair their own consoles and equipment in the future.

Oct. 11, 2021 Dom Peppiatt