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  • A hand grabbing one of two white DualSense controllers from a charging cradle.

    5 tips and tricks every PS5 owner should know

    By Ben Stegner 8 min ago

    The PS5 has several quality-of-life features that are buried deep but have been expanded over the years. These options save time and reduce annoyances.

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  • A man preparing to install a graphics card for an open gaming PC

    Which NVIDIA GPU is closest to the PS5? The answer isn't so simple

    By Dave Meikleham 13 hours ago

    One of the biggest questions when it comes to purchasing a gaming rig is whether to go console or PC. This NVIDIA GPU gives the closest results to a PS5.

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  • A pair of DualSense controllers.

    This Sony patent would add a credit card reader to your PlayStation controller

    By Yoni Yardeni 13 hours ago

    As Sony and PlayStation head into a digital-only era, new tech on its upcoming controllers could help make online purchases even more convenient for gaming.

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  • The Razer Core X V2 eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 Dock.

    What are the limitations of eGPUs vs onboard graphics cards for laptops?

    By Husain Parvez 14 hours ago

    Is it worth it to use an eGPU with your laptop? That depends. Let's take a closer look at the most important factors you should consider.

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  • Close-up of three DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI connector on the rear of a desktop graphics card.

    One cable mistake could be killing your desktop PC's gaming performance

    By Husain Parvez 15 hours ago

    Plugging your monitor into the motherboard instead of your dedicated GPU can ruin gaming performance. Here's how to check your ports and get your frames back.

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  • The Xbox Series X console next to a gray background.

    How to clear the cache on your Xbox Series X

    By Antony Terence 17 hours ago

    Clearing the cache on your Xbox Series X can help it retain its snappiness while avoiding glitches, or you can perform a console reset if all else fails.

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  • Nintendo Switch 2 home screen showing various games, alongside Amiibo figurines.

    How to make your Nintendo Switch 2 battery last longer

    By Matt Tate 19 hours ago

    The Switch 2's battery life varies depending on what game you're playing, but changing some settings can also help you maximize how long it lasts.

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  • Scrolling through a meaty game library on an Xbox Series X.

    Is 1TB enough storage for your Xbox Series X? Here's what gamers should know

    By Roger Fingas 21 hours ago

    With games increasingly taking up valuable space on consoles, we take a look at whether going for the extra storage on the Xbox Series X is really worth it.

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  • A boxed copy of GTA 6 in front of an LG OLED TV with Jason and Lucia on the screen.

    How long will it take you to download GTA 6 based on your internet speeds?

    By Dave Meikleham 1 day ago

    You won't have to ruin your weekend plans to download this open-world epic.

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  • GTA VI protagonists Jason and Lucia sitting in a convertible.

    Some international physical copies of GTA VI can allegedly be redeemed without opening the box

    By Ian Carlos Campbell 2 days ago

    The box was already for decoration, and now maybe more so.

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  • A young man wearing a headset playing a gaming PC.

    How SCSKiller is trying to fix shader stuttering in PC games

    By Dave Meikleham 5 days ago

    This free app claims to defeat shader compilation in modern PC titles, but does it deliver? We tested it on games that are notorious for stuttering,

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  • Front view of the PS2 against a blue background.

    The best-selling game console of all time is over 25 years old

    By Will Shanklin 5 days ago

    Sony shipped over 160 million PlayStation 2 units over its 13-year run.

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  • NVIDIA DLSS 4 in Dune: Awakening

    NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 has presets you should know about

    By Dave Meikleham 5 days ago

    These tweaks can help you squeeze better performance and cleaner visuals from your favorite PC gaming titles on multiple types of hardware.

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  • A PlayStation 5 in front of a soundbar.

    What is the difference between rest mode and shutdown for your PlayStation 5?

    By Kris Holt 5 days ago

    Rest mode is more convenient, but shutting the console off could give you more peace of mind.

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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshot of a standoff involving police and a high-end yacht on a canal in front of a mansion.

    GTA 6 is targeting 30 fps and has ray-tracing support on PS5 Pro

    By Kris Holt 5 days ago

    Xbox Cloud Gaming support means you’ll be able to stream GTA6 on Xbox One.

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  • Screenshot of GTA 6 showing a business jet flying over the 'Vice City' sign at dusk

    GTA 6 is now available for preload if you have a spare 212GB

    By Steve Dent 5 days ago

    With its release just nine days away, Grand Theft Auto VI is now available for preloading on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

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  • A Nintendo Switch 2 system sitting among a pile of game boxes.

    5 Nintendo Switch 2 features everyone should know about

    By Ben Stegner 6 days ago

    From finding hidden controllers to sharing games with others, improve your gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 with these useful features.

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  • Two pairs of wireless speakers in black and white.

    PlayStation delays its Pulse Elevate wireless speakers indefinitely due to a production issue

    By Kris Holt 6 days ago

    The speakers were initially supposed to arrive on November 12.

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  • Nacon's Revolution 5 Unlimited controller on a table with its interchangeable parts.

    Nacon Revolution 5 Unlimited controller review: More customization than I can handle

    By Mat Smith 6 days ago

    Nacon's new controller aims to rival Sony’s own DualSense Edge.

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  • Holding up the tip of a DisplayPort video cable.

    At what length do DisplayPort cables start giving you trouble?

    By Roger Fingas 7 days ago

    If you're on the market for a new DisplayPort cable, it's worth keeping in mind that longer doesn't always mean better. This length is when trouble begins.

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  • A PlayStation-branded (custom) arcade machine.

    You can have a PlayStation arcade machine at home, but there's a huge caveat

    By Will Shanklin 7 days ago

    The $1,000-plus price is only part of the problem.

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  • Xbox Series X console on a brown table

    What does the Xbox Series X have that the Playstation 5 Pro doesn't?

    By Matt Tate 7 days ago

    While the PlayStation 5 Pro is the most powerful games console, the Xbox Series X offers features like Smart Delivery and Quick Resume.

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  • Close-up of gaming app icons like PlayStation, Xbox and Steam in a folder on an iPhone home screen.

    5 underrated PlayStation App features

    By Ben Stegner 7 days ago

    The PlayStation App offers its users certain features that will make their lives easier, especially if they really love playing on their console.

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  • A line-up of pro gamers at a MOBA esports tournament in South Korea

    Pro Gamers typically don't use OLED monitors, but you most definitely can

    By Dave Meikleham 7 days ago

    Big tournaments favor LCD monitors, though perhaps not for the reasons you suspect. We'll explain why normal gamers can and should embrace OLED displays.

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  • The PlayStation Store on a PS5, showing a variety of titles available with PS Plus.

    Your digital game library is yours, until it's not

    By Luke James 7 days ago

    Digital games you "buy" can be taken away at any time, and there are fewer options than ever for true game ownership.

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  • A pile of retro Nintendo games for the N64, NES, and SNES

    The game reverse engineering community is the latest casualty of AI

    By Deven McClure 7 days ago

    For years, decompilation communities thrived on the challenge of breaking down video games to their core code and adapting them. Then AI tools ruined the fun.

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  • The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle on a red background.

    Why you shouldn't remove the screen protector film on your Nintendo Switch 2

    By Maddie Fisher 8 days ago

    The Switch 2 comes with a protective film on its screen, and you may be tempted to peel it off. Here's why you shouldn't.

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