Gaming Hardware: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

A Reddit user discovers that the new controller plays the Wilhelm scream when it's falling.

Whether you have sight, hearing, motor, or vocal difficulties, the Switch 2 has features to help accommodate you. Here's how to access and use them.

A report spotted 4 different models of the Steam Machine, likely including the 512GB and 2TB versions.

Forget the heavy, bulky headsets that ruin your marathon sessions. This ultra-light Razer Kraken V3 X weighs just 285 grams and delivers high-end 7.1 surround sound for under $40 at Walmart.

The original Switch remains a revolutionary console-handheld hybrid with a strong library. The Switch 2 is even better, but more expensive—and it's about to get a lot pricier in September. I tell you which one is best after extensively testing both systems.

Upgrade your comms and your comfort without draining your wallet. The HyperX Cloud III delivers high-fidelity spatial audio and legendary memory foam padding for under $60 at Walmart.

You’ve got months left to buy the console at $449.99, as prices won’t change until September.

Valve will open the 'reservation queue' for the controller on Friday, starting at 10 a.m. PST. 'Once you reserve, your place in line will be saved,' with the goal of fulfilling orders next week.

Stop squinting at a flat, cramped screen. This 31.5-inch MSI curved display wraps your field of view in 165Hz fluid motion for an immersive gaming setup, for almost $100 off at Walmart.

Letting people play around with your hardware is a great way to encourage adoption.

Thirty minutes after orders went live, would-be buyers faced 'sold out' alerts on Valve's website as scalpers quickly listed the $99 device for up to $700 on eBay.

Over the past few months, Valve has shipped over 100 tons of hardware from overseas.

Bring home the Razer BlackShark V2 X gaming headset, and block out the haters with advanced passive noise cancellation and 7.1 surround sound for under $30 right now.

Bring home the 25-inch TCL G64 series gaming monitor, and get flagship-tier 300Hz performance and Mini-LED precision for under $150 right now at Walmart.

The longtime nemesis of gamers everywhere has finally fallen.

The upcoming handheld is still in development, with no clear release window. For now, gamers can grab the newest Steam Controller on May 4.

The PlayStation 5 Pro now costs at least $250 more than the base PS5—but does the enhanced ray tracing, upscaling, and frame rates make it the superior console and value? I break down the notable differences between the Sony systems to help you make a purchase that fits your budget.

The new Steam Controller is a terrific-feeling, feature-packed gamepad that leaps multiple generations beyond its predecessor and works with your PC, Steam Deck, phone, or tablet.

Bring home the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey G9, and rewrite the rules of reality with the world’s first Dual UHD mini-LED monitor at a 30% discount.

The original Nintendo Switch is still an impressive home console and handheld, but you can expand its functionality with these cool accessories and peripherals.