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HP's Omen Max 45L is powerful, but its quality doesn't match the PC's price
By Cale Hunt Published
Review I love the PC's performance and cooling, but at the asking price, HP could be paying more attention to small details.

Razer’s first Hall Effect Magnetic Huntsman brings true 8KHz polling, and adjustable actuation
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Razer’s first Hall Effect Magnetic Huntsman brings true 8KHz polling, adjustable actuation and a suite of movement-focused features — a precision-focused esports keyboard that’s as much about micro‑control as it is about bragging rights.

8BitDo’s Ultimate 3‑Mode is a standout budget controller with one flaw
By Jennifer Young Published
Review With a killer aesthetic, this 8BitDo pad is great for PC, but console players may want to wait for the official Xbox X25 controller.

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra review: The business laptop that isn't boring
By Zac Bowden Published
Review ASUS' latest flagship business-class laptop is a true sight to behold, with a Tandem OLED 3K display, a beautiful design that turns heads, and a high price tag to match.

Razer’s Seiren V3 Chroma 32‑Bit DSP brings pro‑grade sound and RGB flair
By Daniel Rubino Published
Review Razer’s new Seiren V3 Chroma 32‑Bit DSP upgrades its predecessor with smarter audio processing, deeper EQ control, and a slick Synapse setup wizard that tunes your mic in seconds.

I tested HyperX's new RTX 5070 gaming laptop, and its OLED display stole the show
By Ben Wilson Published
Review NVIDIA's DLSS keeps the RTX 5070 competitive in this HyperX OMEN 15 laptop, but OLED stands out as the killer visual feature — if you can live with the noise.

I cut off my dbrand Xbox Ally X case with scissors and replaced it with this — absolutely no regrets ✂️
By Jez Corden Published
REVIEW The dbrand Killswitch case for the Xbox Ally isn't bad, but the JSAUX Mod Case absolutely blows it away — better feel, features, and value.

Review — Halo: Campaign Evolved is the remake Xbox's legendary flagship deserves
By Brendan Lowry Published
Review Halo Studios has delivered a fantastic remake of Xbox's first flagship with Halo: Campaign Evolved, though for $50, I wanted more. Here's our full review.

I’ve finally found my perfect Xbox controller, and it isn't made by Microsoft
By Jennifer Young Published
Review GameSir finally made a wireless controller for Xbox, but does it tick all my boxes?

REVIEW: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II (Xbox, PC) — An absolutely spectacular multi-platform headset with the firm's BEST EVER audio
By Jez Corden Published
Review Turtle Beach has another absolute banger on its hands, with a refreshed design that looks at home either while gaming or commuting. There are a couple of minor gripes, but this otherwise flawless headset is a top-shelf pick.
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