Microsoft’s discless Xbox future is a slap in the face to everyone who loves physical media By Dave Meikleham published 26 September 23 With Microsoft's leaked console refreshes seemingly due out next year, the end of Xbox discs is about to go the way of the dodo.
I tried the Nitro Deck controller and it gave me serious Switch Pro vibes — here’s why By Anthony Spadafora last updated 25 September 23 The Nitro Deck makes the Nintendo Switch more comfortable while adding some useful extra features like Hall Effect joysticks and reprogrammable back buttons.
Starfield showed me the best — and worst — parts of cloud gaming By Tom Pritchard published 23 September 23 There are a bunch of pros and cons to cloud gaming, and Starfield was able to show me both sides.
The leaked new Xbox Series X is a downgrade over the current model — here's why By Dave Meikleham published 21 September 23 The refreshed Xbox Series X that’s due out in late 2024 may pack in better Wi-Fi, but the rumors it will lose the current console’s disc drive is a huge bummer for this movie buff.
Steam Deck has turned this high-end PC gamer into a complete handheld convert By Dave Meikleham last updated 20 September 23 Our UK computing editor used to be addicted to 60 frame rate experiences, but Valve's brilliant portable PC has stamped out that fps snobbery.
3 things I love about the new Xbox Series S and one upgrade it’s still missing By Anthony Spadafora published 17 September 23 The Carbon Black Xbox Series S comes with more storage and looks even better on your desk or under your TV.
I made the best LG OLED TV even better with this one amazing accessory By Dave Meikleham published 17 September 23 Want to up your TV game? Then you’ve got to pair your display with Philips’ fantastic Hue Gradient LightStrip.
I just tried this retro cloud gaming service and it turned my Xbox into a glorious 80s arcade By Anthony Spadafora published 16 September 23 Antstream Arcade lets you stream and play over 1,300 classic games from Mortal Kombat to Earthworm Jim and it’s now on Xbox.
Lies of P is my biggest gaming surprise of the year — and the Bloodborne sequel we deserve By Rory Mellon published 16 September 23 Lies of P wasn't on my radar prior to launch — but after 30 hours with this gothic Soulslike it's all I want to play now.
I have zero interest in playing Resident Evil 4 on iPhone 15 Pro — here's why By Dave Meikleham last updated 15 September 23 The upcoming iPhone 15 version of Capcom’s awesome survival horror remake could well turn out to be amazing, but this is one committed console and PC gamer who won’t be playing it.
Nvidia GeForce Now Ultimate could end the era of high-end gaming PCs — here’s why By Dave Meikleham published 14 September 23 I just had one of the most enjoyable gaming weekends with my PC in ages, all without ever physically switching it on. Here’s how such a feat is possible.
Starfield on Steam Deck shares this same huge visual flaw as the Xbox Series X version By Dave Meikleham last updated 13 September 23 The Deck’s hardware limitations mean Starfield can sometimes be a rough experience to play on Valve’s handheld, but image issues plague every version of the sci-fi epic.
These are my favorite non Steam Deck Verified games — and they all play great on Valve’s handheld By Dave Meikleham published 12 September 23 Thanks to one invaluable app that you can download through Steam Deck’s Desktop mode, our UK computing editor's library of games has been given a new lease of life.
Starfield on the world's best OLED TV looks incredible — you need to see this By Dave Meikleham last updated 11 September 23 Thanks to its incredible micro-boosting MLA tech, the LG G3 OLED TV lets you have the ultimate Starfield experience.
Forget Steam Deck: I’ve been playing Starfield on this Android gaming handheld instead By Anthony Spadafora published 11 September 23 I’ve been playing Starfield remotely and over the cloud on an Android gaming handheld and the game still looks great on a smaller screen.
I test gaming laptops for a living — 3 I'd pick and 1 I'd skip By Tony Polanco published 9 September 23 Gaming laptops can be just as useful as a big gaming rig. Here are three machines I'd recommend and one I'd avoid.
Forget Wordle — Immaculate Grid is my daily gaming fix By Philip Michaels published 9 September 23 Sports fans, this is the game you should be playing each day
Nintendo Switch 2 — these are the 5 games it needs at launch By Rory Mellon published 8 September 23 The Nintendo Switch 2 is strongly rumored to be on its way — these are my picks for the 5 games it needs at launch.
I upgraded my Nintendo Switch for just $28 — and now I love my handheld even more By Dave Meikleham last updated 7 September 23 This fantastic Switch accessory costs half the price of the official model, while offering better protection for your handheld’s screen.
This tiny controller isn’t just for gaming — here’s how I used it as a productivity tool By Anthony Spadafora last updated 5 September 23 The 8BitDo Micro is a tiny controller that’s designed for 2D games but you can also remap its 16 buttons to keyboard presses.
The Switch 2 is an easy win — but Nintendo could Wii U it all up By Rory Mellon published 3 September 23 Recent Nintendo Switch rumors have suggested the console could have VR features — that would be a Wii U-level mistake.
I hate platformers — but this Nintendo Switch game changed my mind By Millie Davis-Williams published 2 September 23 I usually hate platformers, but Disney Illusion Island won me over thanks to its relaxing vibe and useful accessibility features.
I owe every Steam Deck owner a massive apology By Dave Meikleham published 2 September 23 I've been throwing shade at the Steam Deck for months and I was wrong. Badly wrong.
The Legion Go looks like a Steam Deck killer — but it needs this one thing By Tony Polanco published 2 September 23 We're impressed by the Lenovo Legion Go so far but it needs to nail down this one aspect to truly put it above the competition.
Starfield is the game the Xbox Series X needs right now — and a major blow to PS5 By Rory Mellon published 2 September 23 Starfield is arguably the biggest Xbox Series X game ever — and its console exclusivity is a major blow for PS5 players.
Lenovo Legion Glasses hands-on — finally AR gaming I can get behind By Tom Pritchard published 1 September 23 Lenovo's Legion Go AR glasses have potential well beyond the Legion Go or Legion 9i.
I just played Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 fps on a $120 laptop — here’s how By Dave Meikleham published 31 August 23 GeForce Now Ultimate has given me some astonishing gaming results on a budget laptop that costs way less than a Nintendo Switch.
I upgraded my Steam Deck with this $25 accessory — and it’s transformed the way I play By Dave Meikleham published 30 August 23 Purchasing a cheap and useful gizmo has totally changed the way I play on Valve’s tiny gaming PC.
I just used my iPad as a Nintendo Switch screen — the results are awesome By Dave Meikleham last updated 29 August 23 After discovering a process that lets me play my favorite Nintendo games through my iPad Pro, I’m now obsessed with this awesome gaming hack.
PlayStation Portal has a major issue — and it’s not what you think By Tom Pritchard published 27 August 23 PlayStation Portal doesn't have Bluetooth, and that poses a headphones problem.
