Hardware

Gaming can be an expensive undertaking these days. Even if you stick to one console, your hard earned money will slip away as fast as you let it. Between the sheer magnitude of games available, monthly subscriptions and accessories, there is no shortage of places to spend your money in the world of gaming. Luckily for us consumers, there is also no shortage of ways for you to save money, either. One of the best ways is through third-party hardware like the Snakebyte Wireless Gamepad 4S, which turns an expensive PS4 controller replacement into a much more ...

A few weeks ago, we took a look at the Creative SXFI AIR and what made it stand out against other headsets. What we found out was that the Holographic Audio technology utilized by the headset is intended to provide an outstandingly realistic audio experience that aims to fool the user into believing the audio they are hearing is natural and genuine. While hearing the phrase 'holographic audio' for the first time might conjure images of Star Trek-ian technology, Holographic Audio, when broken down to its simplest form, is the next level of directional and ...

Continuing its legacy of revolutionizing audio, Creative Technology Ltd has launched its most advanced PCI-e sound cards ever – the Sound Blaster AE-9 and the Sound Blaster AE-7. These cards use the highest quality components and are paired with the newest technologies from Creative. Together they define a new performance standard for the ultimate PC entertainment experience. Since 1989, over 400 million Sound Blaster devices have been sold, and the Sound Blaster brand has become interchangeable with ‘sound card’ itself. This means that Sound Blaster has been ...

In October of 2018, we took the Google Pixel 3 XL for a test run, and loved our experiences with the phone, especially when it came to the camera. Even today, almost a year later, I still consider the Google Pixel 3 camera to be one of the best – if not the best – phone camera on the market. In step with out cell phone manufactures, Google has decided to launch a paired down version of the Google Pixel…

When my family began introducing Google products into the home, we never imagined we would be where we are today. It began with a humble Google Home Mini a few years ago, but has since expanded to include a few more minis, a Google Home, numerous smart outlets, a Google Pixelbook, and just recently, the Google Nest Hub! Each and every device has made the Google experience at home just a bit more enjoyable, but no new product introduction has…

For many years now, HyperX has been a leading name on all things PC; whether it be peripherals or internal components, HyperX provides a top-tier catalog for all of your PC gaming needs. In keeping with this high standard, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless aims to provide a top-level wireless gaming audio experience at a sub-$100 price point. This is an ambitious goal to be sure, but how will the Cloud Stinger Wireless match up to its competitors? Let’s find…

SteelSeries has developed quite the reputation for offering high quality accessories that utilize cutting-edge technology to deliver industry-leading performance. As you might expect, you will find an appropriate price tag to match the quality and level of precision offered by these products. The newly released Rival 650 Wireless gaming mouse is no exception, self-promoted as the first True Performance Wireless Mouse, and after putting it through the ringer for more than 40 hours of use, we are ready to put that claim to the test!

Turtle Beach is one of the biggest companies for console accessories and is known for providing a wide range of products that fit every user's needs. With this in mind, we took a look at one of their budget headsets, the Turtle Beach Recon 70. Recently, more and more brands are offering budget and mid-tier products as they begin to realize that the casual gamer does not necessarily need top-level accessories, or the price tags that come with them. So, how does the Recon 70 fare as a budget level console headset? Let's find out!

I know some people think the joycon controllers on the Nintendo Switch are too small but I’ve always liked them. I especially love playing the system in portable mode with the joycons attached. Unfortunately though, the joycons are not perfect. Let me explain what joycon drifting is and how i finally was able to solve the problem. At least for now. If you’ve never heard of the joycon drift issue 1) Boy are you lucky and 2) let me explain.…

When it comes to elite controllers, Microsoft hit it out of the park when they launched their high end controller a few years ago. Despite the high asking price of about 179.99, the controller was incredibly hard to find upon release, and people loved the ability to swap parts, and create a control specifically for them. Microsoft proved you can release an overly expensive item, and have success in the marketplace. But that controller is specific to the Xbox One.…