These Accessories Will No Longer Work on Your Xbox Next Month
Third-party accessories are a long-standing tradition of console gaming. Often, it’s a way to snag a controller without paying premium for the official version, or it fills a gap the…
PlayStation Portal Is Not the Portable Gaming Console of Your Dreams
The much-awaited details of PlayStation’s upcoming portable handheld gaming machine are here. But before you rush to save money for the pre-order (it’s not shipping until late 2023), think about…
You Can Play Nintendo Switch Games on Your iPad Screen
Your iPad might not be a computer, but it can do a lot, gaming included. There are plenty of games to explore on the App Store, and you can even…
Your Switch Probably Doesn’t Have Enough Space for ‘Tears of the Kingdom’
The Nintendo Switch is a fantastic little device that can run a huge library of first and third-party games both at home and on the go. Sure, the thing is…
The Best Ways to Play Vintage Games on Your Modern TV
So, you want to play retro video games? Excellent. Whether you’re exploring old favorites or digging for new treasures, there’s a huge library of titles out there waiting for you.…
Why Graphics Card Prices Are Dropping (and How Much They Cost Now)
Photo: Aleksandr Grechanyuk (Shutterstock) After dealing with months of limited supplies and aggressive scalpers, buying a graphics card or gaming console is becoming easier. They’re not back to manufacturer suggested…
Is It Legal to Jailbreak a Video Game Console?
Photo: robtek (Shutterstock) We all know video game piracy is illegal, but what about jailbreaking a video game console you personally own? Jailbreaking—also referred to as modding, hacking, or homebrewing—is…
Actually, Maybe You Shouldn’t Rush to Buy the Latest Next-Gen Console
Photo: Jack Skeens (Shutterstock) The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S have been out in the world for over a year, meaning we’re firmly inside the next-gen gaming era, and if…
How to Stop Your Gaming Console From Jacking up Your Energy Bill
Photo: Natalia Bostan (Shutterstock) Even in standby mode, your gaming console could be consuming as much as 25 times the minimum energy it needs—and this could silently be inflating your…
The Best Controller Chargers for the Latest Video Game Consoles
Image: HyperX There are … a lot of video game controllers this day. Gone are the days of each console having one official controller and a handful of third-party knockoffs.…