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11 best games to play when you're stuck at home

By Michael Andronico, Henry T. Casey, Marshall Honorof, Matt Murray, Richard Priday

The Tom's Guide staff weigh in with our own personal recommendations for games to play when you can't go out for a while.

Where to buy Nintendo Switch: These retailers still have stock

By Louis Ramirez

There's a Switch shortage in the United States. Here are the stores where to buy a Nintendo Switch right now.

Forget PS5 and Xbox Series X: Why 2020 belongs to Nintendo Switch

By Michael Andronico

Because of its affordable price and inviting games, the Nintendo Switch may beat PS5 and Xbox Series X during an unpredictable 2020.

The best gaming desks in 2020

By Don Reisinger

The best gaming desks offer plenty of benefits, even if you're not on a mythic quest. Here are our top picks.

PS5 video reveals just how powerful Sony's console is

By Richard Priday

The PS5's lead architect goes into detail about the console's CPU, SSD and and 3D audio.

Nintendo Switch Lite is back in stock — get it before it's too late

By Louis Ramirez

Hurry! Dell has stock of the hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite and it's selling out fast.

Deadpool comes to Fortnite: How to get him now

By Roland Moore-Colyer

Epic has finally made Deadpool an available skin in Fortnite, but you will need a season battle pass to get him quickly

Win an MSI gaming monitor with our gaming laptop AMA

By Tom's Guide Staff

Enter to win a $400 gaming monitor and learn all about MSI's gaming laptops.

Nintendo Switch shortage: selling out fast, but more are coming

By Richard Priday

So many people are buying the Switch right now that retailers can't keep up. But Nintendo says that "more systems are on the way."

Best laptop deals in April 2020

By Hilda Scott

The best laptop deals from every retailer. Save hundreds on Chromebooks, MacBooks, and Windows laptops.

Cards Against Humanity Family Edition is here: How to get it for free

By Henry T. Casey

The words "Cards Against Humanity Family Edition" shouldn't go together, but here we are.

How to play Cards Against Humanity online

By Kate Kozuch

How to play Cards Against Humanity online with friends and family when you're stuck at home

Cheap PS4 deal includes 3 free games for just $249

By Louis Ramirez

Hurry! This PS4 deal gets you the PS4 Slim with 3 games for just $249.

Xbox Series X boss confident it will beat PS5 — here’s why

By Richard Priday

The Xbox Series X's project head, Phil Spencer, sounds confident about the Xbox's chances against the PS5, based on statements he made on a recently released podcast.

The best PS4 deals in April 2020

By Hilda Scott

The best PS4 deals on consoles, bundles, games and accessories.

The best gaming keyboard in 2020

By Marshall Honorof

The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.

Best Xbox One deals in April 2020

By Hilda Scott

The best Xbox One deals today on consoles, bundles, games, controllers, headsets and other accessories.

The best gaming mouse in 2020

By Marshall Honorof

Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

Nintendo Switch is getting a ton of classic Mario games this year

By Kate Kozuch

Nintendo Switch is getting Super Mario's remastered 35-year-old catalogue, bringing a massive collection of games to the colorful joy-cons everywhere as soon as this summer.

PS5: Release date, price, specs, games and more

By Michael Andronico, Richard Priday, Marshall Honorof

Here's everything we know so far about Sony's PS5, including specs, release date, possible games and more.

PS5's speedy user interface could be its secret weapon against Xbox Series X

By Richard Priday

A Sony patent and a report from inside sources points to Sony encouraging players to game little and often.

The best board games for kids and adults

By Tom's Guide Staff

The best board games can help keep you and your family sane.

Xbox Series X controller is keeping the worst Xbox One feature

By Henry T. Casey

Ugh, why can't the Xbox Series X controller evolve? An explanation on Xbox's decision.

How to play Pokemon Go without moving: Catch 'em all from home

By Kate Kozuch

Pokemon Go has received a number of updates that make catching 'em all during the coronavirus pandemic safer and more compatible with being stuck at home.

The best Nintendo Switch games of 2020

By Michael Andronico

From Mario and Zelda to essential indie games, here are the best Nintendo Switch games to play right now.

PS5 price just leaked — and it's shockingly cheap

By Richard Priday

A Canadian store's pre-order pricing for the PS5 would make the new console unbelievably cheap to buy. But there could be a good reason why Sony wants the price so low.