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  • Scuf PC gaming controller with Windows 11 Xbox app in the background.
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    How to use Xbox mode on your Windows PC

    Xbox mode is akin to Big Picture Mode, where you get a gaming-friendly interface that works well with a controller.

    By Max Miller 6 hours ago Read More
  • Retroid Pocket's Duo Lite colorways.
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    Retroid Pocket unexpectedly expands its Duo lineup with a Lite Plus version

    The handheld maker is offering free exchanges for any Duo Lite customers who want to upgrade.

    By Jackson Chen 10 hours ago Read More
  • Picture of a Nintendo Switch zoomed in on the left Joycon.
    1

    Is the original Nintendo Switch still worth buying in 2026?

    Buying Nintendo's older console used makes plenty of sense, but a one new is much harder to justify.

    By Husain Parvez 14 hours ago Read More
  • A person playing an action shooter phone game.
    0

    Here's what you should look for when buying an Android phone for gaming

    If you like gaming on your Android phone, you need a phone that can handle the graphics and processing required.

    By Isaac Egbon 16 hours ago Read More
  • A white Xbox controller positioned on top of its box.
    2

    The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers

    A wireless Xbox controller lets you move around freely, but you have to worry about batteries. Wired controllers can pose a hazard, but never run out of charge.

    By Jack Whitcombe 1 day ago Read More
  • Hand holding a black Steam Deck with its screen powered on.
    1

    How to factory reset your Steam Deck

    There are a few reasons you might want to factory reset your device, and doing so is easy.

    By Isaac Egbon 2 days ago Read More
  • A man wearing a suit takes down an enemy at night under an archway.
    2

    John Wick as a DVD store operator, a roguelike take on Armored Core and other new indie games worth checking out

    Our latest indie gaming roundup features a John Wick-style character who works in a video store.

    By Kris Holt 2 days ago Read More
  • Someone playing Candy Crush on a smartphone.
    5

    Candy Crush developers are planning a strike for next week

    King's staff want to get negotiations back on track after years of bargaining.

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 3 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of Solar Ash video game. An alien-seeming person with a purple top and long dark cloak-like hair mid-jump in front of a green-lit building and nature landscape.
    0

    Hyper Light Drifter dev at risk of closing after laying off 'nearly everyone'

    A tough end for another indie darling.

    By Anna Washenko 4 days ago Read More
  • Video game screenshot of a person's face illuminated by a circle and cross lighting.
    2

    MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy is reportedly shutting down

    It's not terribly surprising after repeated rounds of layoffs.

    By Kris Holt 4 days ago Read More
  • A lineup of headsets
    4

    Sony unveils new PlayStation Pulse wireless headsets with 'planar magnetic' sound tech

    Sony has introduced the PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets, which feature planar magnetic drivers.

    By Mariella Moon 5 days ago Read More
  • A teenage girl working on a curved monitor.
    6

    Eyeing a curved monitor? Here are the pros and cons to consider

    Curved monitors are fabulous for immersive gaming, usually, but there are some situations where a flat panel is best.

    By Dave Meikleham 6 days ago Read More
  • Someone sitting at a computer utilizing a wireless mouse
    3

    Wired vs wireless gaming mouse: is there really a difference in performance?

    In the past, choosing between a wired and a wireless gaming mouse may have meant accepting a number of tradeoffs. These days, there's very little between them.

    By Deven McClure 6 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot from Doom: The Dark Ages showing the player's hands equipped with a Shield Saw and shotgun, facing down a large, heavily armored demon.
    5

    Doom: The Dark Ages has been permanently discounted to $50

    The latest Doom installment just got a good bit cheaper.

    By Anna Washenko 6 days ago Read More
  • Video game screenshot of two gangs squaring off in early 20th-century Japan.
    0

    Netflix is making movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven

    Netflix's deal with Sega includes a new Sonic animated series as well as movies based on Crazy Taxi and Stranger than Heaven.

    By Kris Holt 6 days ago Read More
  • Steam Frame VR headset is shown with controller's against a beige background
    4

    Valve’s Steam Frame VR headset starts at $1,059 and ships with Half Life: Alyx

    Valve has unveiled pricing for its new VR headset, and like the Steam Machine, it's bound to be controversial.

    By Steve Dent 6 days ago Read More
  • Grand Theft Auto 6 box art alongside several $100 bank notes.
    2

    Will GTA 6's Ultimate Edition be worth the extra cost? Here's what it'll come with

    Many have paid the extra $20 for the GTA6 , but there's no rush to join them.

    By Luke James 7 days ago Read More
  • A white Sony CRT displays the GameCube bootup screen, an indigo system next to it.
    11

    The GameCube games we still love, 25 years later

    Here are some of the GameCube games that have held up best over the last 25 years.

    By Igor Bonifacic 7 days ago Read More
  • A smartphone using playing Roblox on an iPhone.
    10

    Apple's rumored gaming controller for iPhone could feature Beats branding

    Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said there are two gaming controllers in the works.

    By Jackson Chen 7 days ago Read More
  • The Sony PSX (2003) console being revealed by Ken Kutaragi.
    2

    What was the PSX? The souped-up PS2 rarely sold outside of Japan

    The PSX isn't just an alternative name for the first PlayStation. It was also a failed Sony console that never got a release outside Japan.

    By Dave Meikleham 8 days ago Read More
  • A PlayStation 5 DualShock remote is held up against a PlayStation Store backdrop.
    8

    How to get your cut of PlayStation's $7.85 million settlement

    Sony should soon be issuing payments for a class-action lawsuit, but your cut will likely be quite small.

    By Luke James 8 days ago Read More
  • A person wearing a black t-shirt holding a Steam Deck.
    4

    Is there any benefit to restarting your gaming handheld regularly?

    Your Steam Deck, Switch or Ally may benefit from occasional restarts. Here's why you should consider it.

    By Isaac Egbon 8 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of an armored Terran marine's helmet reflecting an image of Zerglings approaching.
    4

    Blizzard is reviving StarCraft as an open-world shooter, but it'll be a long wait

    Announced at BlizzCon 2026, the new StarCraft won't be here until spring 2030.

    By Cheyenne MacDonald 8 days ago Read More
  • Nvidia's logo outside its Santa Clara headquarters.
    28

    Why is the internet so upset about NVIDIA's DLSS 5?

    NVIDIA calls DLSS 5 the biggest graphics breakthrough since ray tracing; critics call it an AI slop filter.

    By Luke James 8 days ago Read More
  • Blizzard's logo for Diablo V
    7

    Diablo V is coming out in spring 2029

    Blizzard also confirmed that a Diablo animated series is in development with Netflix.

    By Jackson Chen 8 days ago Read More
  • A GameCube on an orange background.
    6

    GameCube vs PS2: Which retro console is more powerful?

    The GameCube and PS2 had different strengths in their exclusive libraries and extra features, but which one had more horsepower for rendering games?

    By Deven McClure 9 days ago Read More
  • Four mercenaries shrouded by smoke.
    0

    Wardogs, Valheim 1.0 and other new indie games worth checking out

    Our weekly indie games roundup includes a double deckbuilder, capybara puzzles and an undead William Wallace.

    By Kris Holt 9 days ago Read More
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