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The Best Retro Gaming Consoles

If you want to play classic video games, but don't want to deal with low-resolution graphics and awkward analog video connections, check out these cool modern systems that let you play old titles.

By Will Greenwald

Rate Your Desktop PCs, Monitors, Graphics Cards, Keyboards, and Mice Right Now to WIN

You could take home $250 for grading the desktop systems (even gaming PCs) and peripherals in your life, at home or work.

Secretlab Magnus Pro Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

Secretlab's Magnus Pro gaming desk offers sit-to-stand flexibility and some extremely clever and useful cable management features.

By Will Greenwald

Power Up Your Portable PC: The Best Steam Deck Accessories for 2024

Take Valve’s awesome handheld gaming system to the next level with these add-ons that expand its fun and functionality.

By Jordan Minor

The 5 Best Console Gaming Deals From Amazon's Gaming Week Sale Event

Amazon's is hosting some deep discounts on all your Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox favorites, from controllers and headphones to consoles and games. Time to hit "start" on those savings.

By K. Thor Jensen

The 5 Best PC Gaming Deals From Amazon's Gaming Week Sale Event

We're talking big price drops on prebuilt PCs, monitors, components, controllers and more. But these deals will only last until May 5. So start saving before you start gaming!

By K. Thor Jensen

AMD: Gaming Demand Is Weak, Going to Get Worse

AMD, which makes chips for the PS5, Xbox, and Steam Deck, reports a 48% year-over-year drop in gaming revenue for Q1.

By Michael Kan

FTC Forces Razer to Pay $1M+ for Zephyr Mask Refunds Over Deceptive Marketing

Razer made 'COVID-related health misrepresentations' while falsely marketing the Zephyr air purification mask as N95-certified. Razer disagrees but says it's settling to avoid litigation.

By Michael Kan

This Officially Licensed Atari Game Station Is Only $70

With the My Arcade Atari Game Station Pro, you can play classic titles like Asteroids®, Centipede®, PONG®, and more.

How to Capture and Share Screenshots, Video Clips on the Xbox Series X, Series S

The Xbox controller's Share button makes it easy to grab a still image or capture a video clip. But make sure you back them up; anything stored on Xbox network will be deleted after 90 days.

By Will Greenwald

The Best Gaming Chairs for 2024

Office chairs are great for work, but they aren't designed for long gaming sessions. The top gaming chairs we've tested deliver the comfort you need to tackle the hardest bosses.

By Will Greenwald

Eureka Python II Review

3.0

The Eureka Python II gaming chair offers sturdy build quality and free-floating lumbar support for a fairly low price, but it barely reclines.

By Will Greenwald

Razer Blackshark V2 Pro (2023) Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Razer Blackshark V2 Pro gaming headset impresses with a comfortable build, spacious sound, great battery life, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity.

By Will Greenwald

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is one of the most impressive wireless gaming headsets we've tested, with excellent audio, effective noise cancellation, dual swappable batteries, and powerful software.

By Will Greenwald

How to Choose the Right Game Controller for Your PC

Different controllers offer various levels of appeal, depending on your budget and taste. We help you pick the right one from the many available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X.

By Will Greenwald

Anthros Chair Review

3.5

The Anthros can potentially reduce your back pain by encouraging you to sit with better posture, but it costs far more than most office chairs.

By Will Greenwald

Razer Kishi Ultra Offers Full-Sized Controller for Your Phone or iPad Mini

The Razer Kishi Ultra controller was designed for an iPad mini, but it also works with a smartphone and can be used as a regular controller for a PC.

By Michael Kan

Best PlayStation Deals for April 2024: Infinite Wealth, Unicorn Overlord, More

The hits keep coming in 2024, making it particularly hard on our backlogs and our wallets. While we can’t help you find the time to play all the games, we can help you save some cash on them.

By Jade Chung-Lee

How to Improve PC Graphics and Add Filters With Nvidia Freestyle

You can spruce up your PC game's graphics by adding filters, altering the colors, or improving brightness with Nvidia's Freestyle software.

By Alan Bradley

Steam Deck and Beyond: The Best Handheld Gaming Devices for 2024

You don't need a desktop or laptop to play the best PC titles. The top PC gaming handhelds we've tested give you the power of a full-size computer in an easily portable package.

By Jordan Minor