https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:37:57 GMT en-US hourly 60 Logitech has formally announced the A50 X, the 5th generation of Astro's long-running flagship headset. Let's face facts, it was probably due for a refresh. Astro released the 4th generation Astro A50s over four years ago, back in early 2019.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:37:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/logitech-g-announces-the-astro-a50-x/ When the first mainstream lightweight gaming mice hit the market, they were primarily targeted at competitive gamers because they aided quick reflexes. We've seen huge engineering gains in more recent models, and even lighter casings. Over the years, even casual gamers have realized that lightweight gaming mice are often more enjoyable to game with than regular mice.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-lightweight-gaming-mice/ The Nintendo Switch has had a pretty much astounding run in its lifetime, with countless top-class games and two new console versions since it first arrived, the Switch Lite and Switch OLED. If it's had one complaint, though, it's been questions around durability.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nitro-deck-for-nintendo-switch-review/ Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals impressed us all day long. Many of these discounts have been even better than what we saw during Black Friday. Whether you want something from Apple, Samsung, or Google, we found plenty of discounts for you. But the most significant price drops don't last past tonight, so if you planned to make a large tech purpose, tonight's the night.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:50:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/black-friday-best-buy/ This year, Cyber Monday deals at Walmart are quite impressive. Not only are we seeing great prices for smart TVs and smartphones, headphones and smart home devices, but we also found some pretty great monitor discounts, to name a very few. The deepest discounts end tonight, 27 November 2023, so if you've been waiting to get through your shopping list, now's the time.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:20:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-walmart-black-friday-deals/ After a few weeks of buildup, Cyber Monday is nearing its completion, and there have already been some pretty excellent deals to check out for gamers.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:42:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-gaming-deals/ If you're browsing around the internet looking for some nice Cyber Monday deals, we have you covered. Walmart has its flash deal section packed with discounts that won't last long. There are tons of products on sale, but many are underwhelming in terms of discount percentage. We didn't let that stop us, as we spent a few hours combing through everything Walmart offers to find the best of the rest.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/cyber-monday-walmart-cant-miss-flash-deals/ Have you been delaying getting a current-generation video game console because they're a little too pricey? We can't say we blame you, as $500 is a lot of money. But right now, Amazon has dropped the price of the Xbox Series X down to $400, a full $100 off the regular price. This is the best deal we've ever seen on the Xbox Series X, so if you're one of the game console holdouts, there hasn't been a better time to jump in and bring one home.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:21:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-series-x-best-price-yet-cyber-monday/ PC Gaming handhelds are very much the buzzy thing right now, with good reason - there are some brilliant options on the market right now, and it's pretty hard to look past the ASUS ROG Ally.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/cyber-monday-deal-asus-rog-ally/ Whether you own a PS5 or an older PS4, you get a pretty brilliant controller with either console - the DualSense or DualShock 4 are both great gamepads.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:59:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-connect-ps5-dualsense-controller-ps4-dualshock-pc/ I've tested a lot of accessories for the Nintendo Switch in my time, from headsets to controllers, but there aren't many that have made a bigger difference to my week-to-week usage of the console than this.

]]> Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:41:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-storage-upgrade-cyber-monday-deal/ The LG UltraGear 48-inch OLED gaming monitor, otherwise known as the 48GQ900-B, is one heck of a gaming monitor, and it's on sale for an excellent $800 off at Best Buy, Amazon, and other retailers for Black Friday. The deal is even better than the already great $600 off for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch gaming monitor, as the two monitor giants duke it out for your money.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:02:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-lg-ultragear-gaming-monitor-black-friday-deal/ We're right in the thick of Black Friday now, with deals flying left, right and center, and if you're on the lookout for new gaming hardware then it's well worth doing some research.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-series-x-bundle-diablo-4-black-friday-deal/ Since its release, the Steam Deck has gone from a niche device to a hugely popular new frontier in PC gaming - and Valve hasn't stood still, updating its software experience all the time.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:00:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-transfer-pc-games-to-your-steam-deck/ This is a really great Black Friday deal if you're the proud owner of an Xbox Series X or Series S - there's a good chance you're running into a classic problem of the modern gaming world: a lack of storage space.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:45:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/black-friday-xbox-series-x-expansion-card-deal/ Sony might have just launched a brand-new version of the PlayStation 5, dubbed the PS5 Slim, but with its launch so recent, it's unsurprisingly not getting much discount joy this Black Friday.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:24:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-ps5-slim-or-playstation-5-black-friday-deals/ There's a lot of hype over the Steam Deck lately. This is partly thanks to Valve's stealthy launch of the Steam Deck OLED and all the questions this raises about the possibility of a Steam Deck 2.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/steam-deck-2-release-date-price-specs-performance/ A decent Xbox headset is a good investment for a gamer. Either you play online with a bunch of people where a headset is necessary for communication, or you play by yourself and a headset keeps the noise down, so you don't wake up the other people in your home. Whatever the case may be, a good headset can improve and enhance the experience quite a bit, especially when compared to basic chat headsets that barely even work.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:37:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-xbox-headsets/ Anyone with a desktop computer knows how important a good monitor is to the overall experience. When it comes to features, there are few displays out there that pack as much in as the Samsung Odyssey G93SC. The checklist is all filled in here: it's ultra-wide, has a 240Hz refresh rate, a 0.03MS response time, an absolutely nuts 5120 x 1440 pixels resolution, and a hefty 49 inches of display space to work with.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-odyssey-g93sc-600-off-black-friday/ The Xbox Series X might be the most powerful gaming console on the market. Right now, you can snag the console from Best Buy for $50 off the regular price. You can get a $50 Best Buy gift card with the console purchase, which ups the quality of this deal even more. Between the base discount and gift card, you're essentially getting $100 off the beloved game console,

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/save-50-on-the-xbox-series-x-50-best-buy-gift-card/ Pro controllers have gone from niche prospects to widely desired accessories in the last few years, with options like Scufs and PlayStation's own DualSense Edge becoming more commonly used by the day.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:57:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nacon-revolution-5-pro-controller-review/ When it comes to gaming accessories, a shortcut to quality is often just to check out what first-party products there are available - and right now, if you're a PS5 owner, that'll take you to Sony's Inzone lineup pretty quickly.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-inzone-buds-review/ It's now been quite a while since Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch (OLED model) back in 2021 - the latest and possibly last version of the Nintendo Switch that it's thrown out into the world.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:31:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-specs-rumours/ If you've been interested in PC gaming for any amount of time then you've probably heard the term "bottlenecking" and you might already know that it can mean your system isn't running at its full potential.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 17:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/is-your-pc-bottlenecking-how-to-check-for-performance-problems/ There are plenty of reasons why you might want to reset your Nintendo Switch, from glitches to deciding that you're going to sell it and wipe your data first.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 17:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-reset-nintendo-switch-oled-lite/ 2023 has been a great year for gamers, whether they prefer to sit on a sofa opposite a TV, strap into a headset or play a portable device wherever they like.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ee-pocket-lint-awards-2023-gaming-vr-device-of-the-year/ Handheld gaming computers have become all the rage as of late, and Valve's role in spiking the fever cannot be understated. As we come up on the Steam Deck's second anniversary, the company is relaunching the console with a new processor, bigger battery, and a shiny new OLED display. So, what does the Steam Deck OLED entail, who will be able to buy one, and when?

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:52:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/steam-deck-oled-price-release-date-specs/ If you own a Razer mouse, you might be in luck. Razer has just started rolling out an update that buffs some of its wireless mice already on the market. These mice, once updated, should be able to run at a whopping 8,000MHz polling rate.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:45:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/razer-mouse-update-8000hz-polling-rate/ Gift giving season is just around the corner, and if your friends or family are gamers, you know the challenge when it comes to choosing the perfect video game or gaming system for them. Traversing the gaming playing field is a large market full of various handheld devices, video game consoles, gaming accessories, PCs, individual games, and more - which makes it difficult to decide the appropriate gift choice.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:31:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-gaming-gifts/ The Nintendo Switch Lite was the first time that Nintendo gave its Switch hardware a shakeup, adding a new option that didn't cater to docked play.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:31:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-vs-switch-lite-specs-features-price-games/ Due to my hypermobility, I'm picky when it comes to selecting a keyboard. And as much as I love my now-discontinued Microsoft Sculpt keyboard, it can't handle my gaming needs. In fact, only one keyboard I've tested has provided a pain-free gaming experience: The Logitech G915 TKL Keyboard. Its price, usually over $225, has kept me from purchasing it, until now. It's on sale today for only $150.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:49:41 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/logitech-gaming-keyboard-deal/ The Steam Deck has been nothing short of a revolution in the year and a half that it's been available, completely changing many people's relationship with PC gaming.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:19:06 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/i-tried-this-modded-steam-deck-and-its-the-handheld-i-dreamed-of-as-a-kid/ The Lenovo Legion Go has finally launched, giving the handheld gaming PC market another product to chew on and evaluate. Its closest competitor in terms of target market and price is the Asus ROG Ally, so in this article, we'll give you all the info you need to decide between the two handhelds.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lenovo-legion-go-vs-asus-rog-ally/ Ever since it was properly unveiled, people have been making mock-ups comparing the PS5 Slim to the launch PS5, but now we've finally got photos of one in the wild to use.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ps5-playstation-5-slim-release-date-price-specs-features/ Some rocky news is emerging for Xbox users - it looks like there's been a new tightening of how it allows third-party accessories like controllers and fight sticks to connect to its consoles.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:07:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-blocking-third-party-accessories-how-to-tell-if-yours-are-affected/ Games can play pretty nicely on a touchscreen, but there's nothing quite like a controller to really let you take gaming more seriously on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-ps5-ps4-and-xbox-one-controllers-iphone-ipad-apple-tv/ Game streaming and cloud gaming were a bit of a joke only a few years ago. However, these days, the phenomenon is getting more popular every year, with more services offering their libraries to cloud gamers and more games being available to be played in the cloud.

]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-stream-games-on-samsung-tv/ There's no getting around it - the Switch is no longer a young console, after its initial launch all the way back in 2017. Nintendo gave it a shot in the arm when it released the OLED model in late 2021, though.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:51:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-oled-review/ As the holiday season approaches, tech enthusiasts and gamers alike eagerly await the annual sales on their favorite hardware, and the best part is that as "Black Friday" has morphed from just one day of the year to November deals month, you don't have to wait until after Thanksgiving to invest in great gaming hardware at a discount.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-gaming-hardware-deals/ You may not have come across the ThunderX3 brand before, but it has been around for a while and is an offshoot of the popular PC case and cooling manufacturer Aerocool. Historically, the brand has mainly focused on affordable PC peripherals, and honestly, it's not a brand that comes to mind when I'm thinking about luxury gaming chairs.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:30:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/thunderx3-core-review/ It's been almost exactly three years since the Xbox Series X was first released in a blast of fanfare, and Microsoft's most powerful console is still looking mighty fine today.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-series-x-review/ This weekend is a gamer's dream because we're seeing great discounts across the board, from consoles to accessories, and even to some pretty great monitors. These are all part of the Member Exclusive Month over at Best Buy. My Best Buy Plus costs $50 per year and includes exclusive prices and access to free two-day shipping. My Best Buy total costs $180 per year and gives users access to exclusive prices and protection plans, such as AppleCare+, and 24/7 access to Geek Squad tech support. Plus, making a My Best Buy account is a super easy process and great way to save for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:25:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-buy-gaming-deals/ Savvy gamers and professionals alike looking for great graphics performance and the best build quality can try an RTX 4070 laptop. The best RTX 4070 laptops have the same premium construction and features as their pricier RTX4080/90 siblings and can still run most games and apps despite their lower-spec graphics card. With such a wide range of RTX 4070 laptops available, there's one for every use, and you can choose between portable options or massive workstation replacements, with some dedicated to business use and others for creators and gaming.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:11:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-rtx-4070-laptops/ The PlayStation 5 generation is getting a shakeup already with the impending release of the PS5 Slim, and if Sony follows the template set by the PS4, we could well be due to get a PS5 Pro, too.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:00:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-ps5-pro-release-date-specs-price-games/ Since it came out in early 2022, the Steam Deck has been a bit of a game-changer for PC gamers, freeing them up to play on the go and wherever they like thanks to its portability.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:01:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/steam-deck-tips-and-tricks/ The PlayStation 5 has been out for a good while now, and many users will have expanded their game collections close to the internal hard drive's maximum capacity.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:30:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-ps5-playstation-5-external-ssd-hdd/ If you're an avid PC gamer, you can relate to the frustrations caused by screen tears and stuttering. NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync are both adaptive sync technologies used in gaming monitors to help you have a tear-free gaming experience.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/differences-nvidia-g-sync-amd-freesync/ We're a couple of years into the latest console war and PlayStation and Xbox are duking it out once more with two excellent flagship machines.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:30:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ps5-vs-xbox-series-x/ A lot of PC parts were on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deals Day, enough that you could probably build a pretty good PC for a lot less than normal. Among the best deals is this one for the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. It's a top-tier AMD CPU, and it's pretty good at everything. You can get it for $382, down from its usual price of $549. That's a savings of 30%, but act quickly, because Prime Day is almost over.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:05:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/prime-day-cpu-deal-ryzen-9-7900x-sale/ The Innocn 40C1R is almost always on sale during Amazon Prime Day events, and that includes this one. It typically goes for $600 and is on sale for $400 right now. It may even remain on sale after the event ends for a period of time. That's not a bad price for a 1440p ultra wide monitor, until you consider the fact that this thing is 40-inches, which is massive for a computer monitor.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 02:36:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-brilliant-40-inch-monitor-is-200-off-as-prime-day-nears-its-end/ We had a strong sense that it was on the way, but Sony has now finally taken the wraps off the PS5 Slim - a new version of the PlayStation 5 with a different design.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:46:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-ps5-vs-playstation-5-slim/ Every computer needs a processor, but not every budget can afford the big guns. That's why this deal from Amazon during their Prime Big Deal Days event is worth nabbing, since it slashes the price of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X by almost half. At retail, this powerful processor costs a whopping $570, but the discounted price is only $297. That means you can enjoy pro-level specs for a price that would normally get you something mid-tier. It won't last long, so whether you want to soup up your current PC or build a new one from scratch, take advantage of the deal while it's here.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:30:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-best-297-youll-ever-spend-the-amd-ryzen-9-is-48-off-on-prime-day/ Few movies gave us the good vibes of this year's Across the Spider-Verse, which took the visual flair and heart of Into the Spider-Verse and pumped it up a thousandfold. And while it might seem weird to have a branded graphics card tie-in, the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 is more than a novelty - it's a powerful performer with a lot of very cool features.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:46:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/cross-dimensions-with-100-off-this-limited-edition-spider-man-gpu/ The leaks were right - extremely right, in fact. Sony has just unveiled a brand new, slimmer look for the PlayStation 5 in both its standard and Digital Edition, and it's doubling down on that funky design language.The new PS5 is actually modular - a Digital Edition can have a disc drive added to it later if you get buyer's remorse and realise that not being able to share digital games sucks.It's also a chunk smaller, as you can see from the extent to which that disc drive now bulges out from the body of the standard version, and potentially a little shorter, too.In fact, comparing their dimensions is instructive - the original PS5 measured in at 390 × 104 × 260 mm, while the new model comes in at 358 × 96 × 216 mm, so it is indeed a little less massive. It'll also be quite a lot less heavy, which is welcome.Usefully, both models have slightly expanded internal storage, at 1TB instead of 825GB, a welcome upgrade albeit not a huge one in percentage terms.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-springs-new-ps5/ Mobile gaming is great - I don't even want to speculate on how many hours I've frittered away playing some of my favorite titles on my phone. But there comes a time when a touchscreen just won't cut it, especially for more advanced games. That's where the Backbone comes in. Connecting to the USB-C port, it basically positions your phone like a Switch screen in between two halves of a controller that mimics the feel of a PS5 or Xbox joypad. This one is compatible with Android devices from 10.0 and up, as well as the new iPhone 15 range.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/boost-your-mobile-gaming-with-30-per-cent-off-the-backbone-controller/ The 4TB WD Black SN850X was one of the best, if not the best, Prime Day deals back in July. But if you missed out on that, we've got good news, this amazing drive has a similar discount as part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:20:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/wd-black-4tb-sn850x-deal/ The time has come - Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has now started, and the new sales event for Fall runs from 10-11 October. It promises major savings, but things are already getting started.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-prime-day-headset-deals/ At last, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event has arrived, and it's brought with it some impressive discounts for Nintendo Switch gamers - for the second time this year.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:30:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-prime-day-switch-deals/ Amazon's latest sales event has now started - Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. If you're in the market for Xbox games, consoles and accessories, you're not going to want to miss it.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:02:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-prime-day-xbox-series-x-and-s-deals/ PC cases are the centerpiece of a build. There are a ton of varieties, including ones made for silence, minimalism, and, in the case of the Corsair 5000D, for showcasing your PC components. The Corsair 5000D is a mid-tower case with a tempered glass side panel made for showing off your PC components. Corsair has some of the base PC cases you can buy, and this one is on sale for just $65. That's 63 per cent off of its $176 price tag, and also the lowest price that it's ever sold for.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:30:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-corsair-5000d-mid-tower-pc-case-sees-its-lowest-price-ever-thanks-to-fall-prime-day/ Success doesn't always come easy, and the PlayStation 5 had some major teething trouble when it was first released - not in terms of software, but in availability.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:04:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-ps5-review/ The PlayStation 5 is available in both standard and Digital Editions, and, as you can find out in our in-depth review, it's a true beast of a machine.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:30:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/playstation-5-ps5-vs-ps4-slim-pro/ When the PlayStation 4 was first released, 500GB of storage seemed ample. It soon turned out not to be, however, with game file sizes expanding at a fair rate of knots.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-upgrade-ps4-hard-drive-storage/ The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success since its launch in 2017 and is still going absolutely great, more than five years into its lifespan. It now has new versions in the form of the Switch Lite and Switch OLED, too.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-tips-tricks-lite-oled/ The PlayStation 5 has been much sought after since its debut in 2020 - often leading to difficulties in actually buying one. But now that there's plenty of stock available, just one question remains - which PS5 should you buy?

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:31:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/sony-ps5-vs-playstation-5-digital-edition/ When Valve launched the Steam Deck it was an immediate hit with PC gamers. Finally, we got an affordable handheld console that's compatible with many of the games on Steam and has the power to run a lot of modern titles with respectable frame rates too.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:30:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/steam-deck-vs-asus-rog-ally/ We love a good old-fashioned console war, which is great because it seems as though we're permanently in the middle of one, with Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo all constantly locking horns in the market.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:30:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ps5-playstation-5-vs-xbox-series-x-vs-nintendo-switch/ Custom controllers have gone from a niche concern to big business in the last few years, with more brands than ever offering third-party options to rival official pro controllers.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:31:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/mega-modz-custom-ps5-controller-review/ One of the big advancements the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S bring to console gaming is 120fps.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-tv-is-needed-for-120fps-120hz-gaming-ps5-xbox-series-x-s/ PlayStation has been drip-feeding information about its new streaming handheld, the PlayStation Portal, in recent weeks, but we now know all the most important details, including its release date: 15 November 2023.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:01:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-pre-order-playstation-portal/ Constantly draining and replacing the batteries for your Xbox controller is both time-consuming and expensive, which is why getting your hands on one of these rechargeable equivalents is an essential move.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:15:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-xbox-one-battery-pack/ The PlayStation 5 is a wonderful console and has oodles of great games to offer up for those lucky enough to have one in their home.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:10:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-factory-reset-your-ps5-playstation-5/ Driving games have never been so high-fidelity and realistic, and while millions of people around the world still have a great time using a controller to take charge of their virtual vehicle, there's nothing quite like a racing wheel.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:01:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-racing-wheel/ The next generation of Xbox has had time to fully bed in. Microsoft has fully embraced the multi-tiered model it started with the Xbox One X.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:31:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-series-s-vs-xbox-one-s/ It's not every day that I get to write about the decisions I make. In fact, it's been so long that the last article I wrote about myself is entirely irrelevant now. In any case, no need to bury the lede here. I started experiencing some major issues with my desktop PC in early 2023. It was throwing BSODs, randomly shutting down, freezing for two to three seconds at a time, and the USB ports on the PC case, when used, would disable every USB port on the PC. Since I both work and game on my desktop PC, it needed to be fixed. So, I set out to build a PC in June 2023.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:40:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-diy-pc-parts/ Are you still gaming on an Xbox One? This is the perfect time to upgrade to an Xbox Series X, as Dell currently has the powerful game console on sale for 10 per cent off the normal price. Instead of throwing down $500, you can take the console home for $450. That'll leave you enough money to sign up for a few months of Game Pass Ultimate, giving you plenty of games to play on your shiny new console. Deals on the latest Xbox console are exceedingly uncommon, so you don't want to miss out.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:50:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xbox-series-x-is-50-off-right-now/ The Xbox One is now a console of venerable age, but it's still got millions of users and a huge range of games to try out.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:05:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-reset-xbox-one-controller/ It's now been a few years since Nintendo shook up its Switch lineup with a new model that upgraded the console's built-in screen massively.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nintendo-switch-oled-model-vs-nintendo-switch/ The PlayStation 5 is a marvellous console, with some unbelievable games to enjoy on it, but it can be slightly confusing to operate it if you're only just getting started.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:31:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ps5-playstation-5-how-to-turn-shut-off-controller-microphone-console/ Asus has officially launched its rival to the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, with its first fully-fledged gaming handheld - the Asus ROG Ally.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:30:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/asus-rog-ally-price-specs-games-list-details-handheld/ Today's powerful PCs produce a lot of heat, which is why quality case fans are essential to protect your machine from damage. But because the market is flooded with different designs and models, it's important to do the research and compare the options.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:50:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-case-fans-for-building-your-own-pc/ Over a year after it first went on sale, the PS5 got a feature that was revealed before it came out - the ability to take on an additional internal M.2 SSD for more storage.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:30:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-install-ssd-for-ps5-m2-internal/ The power supply unit (PSU) is one of the essential pieces of a PC build, as it's the component that brings power into your system. Therefore, it's important to get the right one. If you get one without enough power, your PC will experience all sorts of issues, up to and including shutting down randomly. It's an important component to consider when upgrading your other PC components. After all, what use is that gorgeous new graphics card if your PSU can't handle it?

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:22:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-pc-power-supplies/ Did you know that you can play PS5 and PS4 games remotely through an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch?

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:31:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-play-ps5-pa4-games-on-ios-iphone-ipad-remote-play/ If you're not a fan of gaming headsets and want to fill your room with the sounds of gunfire and engine roars, you've come to the right place.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-speakers-for-pc-gamers/ Curved screens are all the hotness in the monitor world these days, and if you've used one you know why. Having a screen that wraps into your peripheral vision just makes everything feel more natural and realistic, in addition to reducing the eyestrain that flat panels can cause. Samsung's QLED curved monitors are some of the absolute best on the market, and as part of their fall event they have a massive discount on the 49-inch Neo G9.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:35:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/save-900-on-samsungs-massive-49-inch-odyssey-neo-gaming-monitor/ Why spend hours a day struggling to type on a mushy and imprecise membrane keyboard when there are so many high-quality mechanical options? The best mechanical keyboards aren’t just more comfortable to use. They're also featured in the best gaming keyboards for their responsiveness and consistency and can give you the edge in competitive games when paired with the power of the best gaming laptops.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:09:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-mechanical-keyboard/ Did you know that the most expensive consumer-grade gaming laptop available today is the MSI Titan GT77? It can cost as much as $9,000 on Amazon, and it's not even that good of a laptop for most users. When it comes to value, you'll get a much better dollar to performance ratio out of a less expensive gaming laptop. The definition of cheap has changed over the years, but it's mostly understood that a value gaming laptop costs about $1,000 or less these days.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:16:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-cheap-gaming-laptop/ So you've just got yourself a shiny RTX 40-series graphics card. Congratulations!

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:10:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nvidia-rtx-gpu-tips-tricks/ Whether you own the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite or the gorgeous Switch OLED, it's likely that the onboard storage won't be enough to hold your full game library. And that's where microSD cards come in for extra memory.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-nintendo-switch-microsd-card/ Ask ten different gamers what aspect of their rig performance matters most to them, and you'll get ten different answers. Today’s modern displays, graphics cards, and CPUs are putting in overtime to deliver the most refined PC gaming experience imaginable. What is possible today on a high-end gaming setup was unthinkable just five years ago. In recent years, gaming consoles have also pushed the envelope on the visual tech held within their cases, offering technologies once reserved for PC systems.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:00:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-amd-freesync-how-does-it-improve-gaming/ As someone who spends most of her day typing away, having a keyboard at my dek majorly elevates my productivity. If you’re also seeking to maximize your desk real estate, take a look at the Logitech MX Mini keyboard. Originally priced at $100, you can save 20 per cent and pick it up for only $80.

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:09:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-mac-compatible-mini-keyboard-is-down-to-its-lowest-price-of-the-year/ Now that we've had a hands-on test of Lenovo's next gaming handheld, we have a much better idea of what it offers. Of course, the obvious comparison is Valve's Steam Deck, but how does it fare? We've put the two hot handhelds head to head to see where each excels.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:01:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lenovo-legion-go-vs-steam-deck/ Lenovo is making its own move in the handheld PC gaming market - an area that was once the preserve of enthusiasts only but is now thriving.

]]> Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:55:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lenovo-legion-go-rumoured-specs-features-release-date-price/ A computer's not much good without a monitor, unless you just like listening to the fans whirr. It's amazing how much display technology has evolved in the last ten years - back when I first got into computing you had to find desk space for a clunky CRT that weighed a million pounds. When flat-screen devices made their debut, they were extremely expensive, but now they're ubiquitous. New LED technology continues to make pixels smaller, colors brighter and refresh rates faster. Of course, you pay for all of that innovation, but smart shoppers know there are always good deals to be found. Here's our rundown of the biggest and best monitor offers out there.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 22:37:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-monitor-deals/ Windows gaming handhelds are having a bit of a moment, spurred on by the popularity of Valve's Steam Deck. The latest brand to try its hand at the segment is Lenovo, and it has taken a pretty novel approach.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/lenovo-legion-go-hands-on/ Gaming handhelds are in vogue, in case you haven't noticed. From successes in the PC market like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, to the ever-brilliant Nintendo Switch, there are plenty to pick from.

]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:31:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/abxylute-handheld-review/ HyperX has a wide range of headsets, but the heart of its lineup has always been the Cloud, in its various iterations and versions. Now it's back with the Cloud III, the latest version of this adaptable and comfortable headset.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:07:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-review/ When it fully unveiled the PlayStation Portal (formerly Project Q) in August 2023, PlayStation made an interesting set of announcements about the audio side of its gaming console hardware.

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:00:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/playstation-link-explained/ Some people opt for books for rainy afternoons, while others opt to boot up Diablo 4 or Baldur's Gate 3 to slay hordes of demons and the undead. If you're in the latter camp, whether you're using one of the best gaming desktops or gaming laptops on the market, your experience can be further elevated with a top grade monitor, so you can enjoy gorgeous graphics on screen. While premium monitors usually come with a matching price tag, this deal on the beautiful and capable LFG 27GP850-B Ultragear gaming monitor saves you $130, meaning you can score the 27-inch gaming accessory for $300 right now.

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:51:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/boost-your-gaming-display-with-30-off-this-27-inch-lg-qhd-monitor/