<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Pc-gaming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:21:27 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Xbox Games Showcase 2026 — all the news, reveals, and announcements at Microsoft’s biggest gaming event of the year ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/xbox-games-showcase-2026-live-updates pxx48BQrf8Q9VvzdcApkMY Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:21:27 +0000 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:46:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'My wallet gonna cry': Valve gives official update on Steam Machine and Steam Frame launch, but still won't tell us the price ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/my-wallet-gonna-cry-valve-gives-official-update-on-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-launch-but-still-wont-tell-us-the-price nmB3gxrcjPTu36RNpVRkZ8 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:12:50 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:12:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-msi-claw-8-ex-ai-is-the-gaming-handheld-ive-been-waiting-for-heres-why j6g4xYfBXqkRbKS5KF33VP Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Asus’ upgraded Xbox Ally X20 for ROG’s 20th anniversary — and it isn’t just another special edition handheld ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-hands-on-review MJK3DRyiPsVJBYqSbRUK36 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried the new Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED — and my favorite gaming monitor is better than ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-hands-on BLikPLLU4eeHJzgyQ5ejSF Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 007 First Light is the best Bond game ever made — sorry, GoldenEye ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/007-first-light-review UVM28tusL8fxYiG3vFZps Tue, 26 May 2026 20:10:57 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 20:24:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Memorial Day gaming monitor deals worth your hard-earned cash ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/7-memorial-day-gaming-monitor-deals-worth-your-hard-earned-cash 5DJyLFCxneswXWxjMwhich Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just saw LG’s 'world's first' 1,000Hz gaming monitor in person — and my eyes couldn’t keep up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-just-saw-lgs-worlds-first-1-000hz-gaming-monitor-in-person-and-my-eyes-couldnt-keep-up WHstD6mUFtoJKhexLCKLaZ Sat, 23 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I checked out the world’s first 6K gaming monitor — and it's a sight to behold ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-checked-out-the-worlds-first-6k-gaming-monitor-and-its-a-sight-to-behold pjCafWXTFm8k8fTxTjsEra Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 12 must-have PC gaming accessories for building the ultimate setup ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/i-found-12-must-have-pc-gaming-accessories-for-building-the-ultimate-setup 9HoYWiBuh8GeDpPCXK8LgA Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the HyperX QD-OLED gaming monitor — and it's a pretty sweet deal for under $500 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/hyperx-omen-oled-27q-review gyS9FBKVfaGaJg2xkkordc Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD is bringing FSR 4.1 upscaling to older Radeon RX GPUs — this is huge ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/amd-is-bringing-fsr-4-1-upscaling-to-older-radeon-rx-gpus-this-is-huge keZS5EaiCubkHkUpjU7HZe Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the new Alienware 15 — and it’s almost right ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/alienware-15-2026-hands-on-preview j5re7yWPu9fqVA57NHRgfR Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve driven over 10,000 miles in Forza Horizon 6, and can confirm it is a dream game for car lovers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/forza-horizon-6-review K58aig4tbvFz5Fi8FMj4CP Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ PS5 Pro vs gaming PC: Which one is the best bang for your buck right now? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/ps5-pro-vs-gaming-pc-which-one-is-the-best-bang-for-your-buck-right-now q9s32hVJXDP3rAX5GJgQDT Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:11:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Machine leak suggests 4 different models — and a queue system to stop scalpers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/steam-machine-leak-suggests-4-different-models-and-a-queue-system-to-stop-scalpers Bbv9mHv49sALP5vQMUXUT3 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:23:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks with the Razer Blade 16 (2026) — and it’s a serious gaming laptop powerhouse ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16-2026-review ywjGXX4Ebp2zZSdEVjJjiZ Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:33:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is opening a Steam Controller reservation queue to combat resellers starting this weekend ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/valve-is-opening-a-steam-controller-reservation-queue-to-combat-resellers-starting-this-weekend CDuXCumwxCaaW4p5so7Pkc Thu, 07 May 2026 20:02:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Controller is officially out of stock, but Valve promises a restock is on the way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-steam-controller-is-officially-out-of-stock-but-valve-promises-a-restock-is-on-the-way hqHDkdftmDk4o2XQVRrhKJ Wed, 06 May 2026 12:09:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller is sold out! Skip the eBay scalpers and grab one of these 12 alternatives instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-controller-is-sold-out-skip-the-ebay-scalpers-and-grab-one-of-these-12-alternatives-instead VYPqaHfwmvSZbVQTsiyZKc Tue, 05 May 2026 09:44:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the new Steam Controller — and it's the only PC gamepad I'll ever need ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-review pgfzGnjfhNHUY7BznZ49L6 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:04:28 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller launch live — hands-on report, and latest stock updates from Valve ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/news/live/valve-stream-controller-launch-live fBCopZfBBhS4NYGgnqp2A Mon, 04 May 2026 12:34:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 19:47:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my dual-monitor setup for a single 40-inch ultrawide — and two screens aren’t better than one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-ditched-my-dual-monitor-setup-for-a-single-40-inch-ultrawide-and-two-screens-arent-better-than-one cwd92T58zgZuWivmcyJPbG Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spent 48 hours with the Steam Controller — here's my honest verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/i-just-spent-48-hours-with-the-steam-controller-heres-my-honest-verdict aQ5o8nDeK6y2tuGQHDNu3G Sat, 02 May 2026 07:19:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the world’s fastest OLED gaming monitor — and its refresh rates are insane ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/lg-ultragear-27gx790b-b-review jhgpPrv9rBZzFf4ZVurH94 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ 56 Amazon Gaming Week PS5, Switch, Xbox video game deals actually worth buying ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/56-amazon-gaming-week-ps5-switch-xbox-video-game-deals-actually-worth-buying NYAtqiWw9GCfohk9vDLMM6 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:21:55 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:33:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is 'hard at work' on Steam Deck 2, but Steam Machine and Steam Frame are held hostage by AI gold rush ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/valve-is-hard-at-work-on-steam-deck-2-but-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-are-held-hostage-by-ai-gold-rush 2xyTpn9e7hfsDp6z3WgknR Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a lifelong gamer, and I can't wait to try the Steam Controller — 3 reasons why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/im-a-lifelong-gamer-and-i-cant-wait-to-try-the-steam-controller-3-reasons-why pbL7GG7gvAyLNzPWKPcT2B Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Controller reviews are in: 'I can’t imagine playing my PC games with anything else' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-review-roundup cWsu7h8zSyN6YEcgvAZodT Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:47:40 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:09:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'At this level, those numbers aren’t for us gamers': Why 720Hz gaming monitors might be overkill ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/at-this-level-those-numbers-arent-for-us-gamers-why-720hz-gaming-monitors-might-be-overkill MJaSMUHjNqTRjVQZB4dj9W Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panther Lake handhelds could put AMD on notice, but there’s a big hurdle to overcome ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/panther-lake-handhelds-could-put-amd-on-notice-but-theres-a-big-hurdle-to-overcome EWdyJ5i8UTUKWnccq4TFmZ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/watch-out-amd-intels-arc-g3-and-arc-g3-extreme-handheld-chips-expected-for-computex-reveal zYY6Jr37iARBEd6kNn96Mc Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:21:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the Minisforum G1 Pro and this console-sized mini PC works just as well in the living room as it does at your desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/desktop-computers/mini-pcs/minisforum-g1-pro-review WqRq4TYQjKFZ5dcgZ7cBuP Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested this $349 Alienware gaming monitor — and it's so good that I'm buying 2 for myself ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-review kyEZ3VUpzS6ewVghNYKaSk Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I stress-tested Pragmata’s path tracing — it looks like a dream and Nvidia’s DLSS 4 makes it play like one (provided you use it right) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-stress-tested-pragmatas-path-tracing-it-looks-like-a-dream-and-nvidias-dlss-4-makes-it-play-like-one-provided-you-use-it-right qJrXFqfEsTfDMcJSGjTYAZ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:43 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:08:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Alienware’s new $349 gaming monitor — and it’s too good to be true ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/i-just-tested-alienwares-new-usd349-gaming-monitor-and-its-too-good-to-be-true kCgawZdzbF8mUFZxBeJwFA Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Buy just slashed $450 off this RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop — act fast! ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/best-buy-just-slashed-usd450-off-this-rtx-5070-ti-gaming-laptop-act-fast Gkh3B87MQmhcTp7aYAvu5e Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:36:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Handheld gaming prices are out of control — 3 models for 2026 I recommend under $700 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/handheld-gaming-prices-are-out-of-control-heres-how-to-find-an-affordable-model-in-2026 K49QRdZrGQCdr3gsX384mS Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pragmata is my favorite surprise game of 2026 — and another GOTY contender from Capcom ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pragmata-review p33YgWeC5tH8VWU4gacwnR Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve used a MacBook as my primary computer for two weeks — and I’m not going back to Windows ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ive-used-a-macbook-as-my-primary-computer-for-two-weeks-and-im-not-going-back-to-windows 5fztktH26W9QRJ7Chpv4ph Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation: It’s not just AI trickery, it’s Nvidia’s cheat code for 4K 240Hz and a true console killer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/i-tested-dlss-4-5-dynamic-multi-frame-generation-its-not-just-ai-trickery-its-nvidias-cheat-code-for-4k-240hz-and-a-true-console-killer 2uCCs58wXozMrjsEGccDym Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Here are 5 Amazon Big Spring Sale gaming laptop deals I’d buy with my own money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/here-are-5-amazon-big-spring-sale-gaming-laptop-deals-id-buy-with-my-own-money a6ws2GpqAVzXNxa2fF5eEW Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:58:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gave my favorite pocketable mini PC an instant upgrade with this docking station — and now it’s a full-fledged gaming rig ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/mini-pcs/i-gave-my-favorite-pocketable-mini-pc-an-instant-upgrade-with-this-docking-station-and-now-its-a-full-fledged-gaming-rig D8QwWurZg5HGEEboJBcSNk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is Nvidia DLSS? Explaining the AI tech transforming PC gaming — and why it’s getting controversial ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/what-is-nvidia-dlss-explaining-the-ai-tech-transforming-pc-gaming-and-why-its-getting-controversial Kw4yuK4Xmm6Jb9VSDDnEsF Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:47:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoa! This RTX 5070 gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM is $450 off right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/whoa-this-rtx-5070-gaming-laptop-with-32gb-of-ram-is-usd450-off-right-now Ritno7XzKxPrUXTGCpkRnN Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:47:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer Nitro V 16 AI review: A ‘good enough’ budget gaming laptop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/acer-nitro-16-ai-review 86sF8XXbevLTQACuC3QbC4 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I pixel-peeped DLSS 5 — and now I can’t tell if Nvidia just changed gaming or broke it with AI ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/deciphering-dlss-5-pc-gaming-breakthrough-or-nvidias-ai-slop-era RgjAbXXnp8qvR3FoBmxQYQ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:12:03 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:33:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia says DLSS 5 is the 'GPT moment for graphics' — here's why it could change everything ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/nvidia-just-announced-dlss-5-and-its-reinventing-computer-graphics-once-again PhAHjhucS6cJ4JU9ACwkWM Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:16:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:10:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia says PC gaming will ‘look like a film’ — GTC 2026 could herald 1 million times better path tracing for GPUs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gpus/nvidia-says-pc-gaming-will-look-like-a-film-how-gpus-will-get-to-1-million-times-better-path-tracing-and-why-its-closer-than-you-think ZDLfQQsgCRAZyVNyYcoW9J Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:52:58 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:27:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia is bringing a killer app to the Apple Vision Pro — and it's good news for sim racers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/virtual-reality/nvidia-is-bringing-a-killer-app-to-the-apple-vision-pro-and-its-good-news-for-sim-racers RSpyY9tuNkMgt98LD3g2V5 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:43:06 +0000