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Explore vibrant colors with PS5’s new console covers and controllers

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NEWS – If you were lucky enough to score a PS5 this Christmas but aren’t happy with the basic color scheme, you will soon be able to customize it. Sony recently unveiled five new console covers for their PS5 consoles. The covers come in five vibrant new colors, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Starlight Blue, Galactic […]

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Here’s a tiny clip-on controller for your smartphone that could improve your gaming

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NEWS – Smartphones aren’t just for making calls and snapping photos. They are today’s version of the Game Boy handheld gaming console. I see so many little kids playing games on their parent’s phones and I wonder how they are able to play so well just using a touch screen. I’m old school and prefer

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Mavix M4 Gaming Chair review – You don’t always get what you pay for

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REVIEW – Spending long hours in front of a computer, whether for business or pleasure, necessitates a really comfortable chair. Preferably, an ergonomic, sturdy chair designed to support over extended periods of time. A lot of gaming chairs achieve this but aren’t exactly what I’d call subtle, boasting huge ridiculous logos, bright garish colors, and

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EPOS H3 gaming headset review

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REVIEW – The EPOS H3 gaming headset offers great sound quality, excellent battery life and several connectivity options. What is it?  The EPOS H3 gaming headset is a high-quality gaming headset with integrated controls, wired or Bluetooth connections, a handy flip-up/flip-down microphone, and a $179 price tag. What’s in the box? EPOS H3 gaming headset

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HyperX Cloud Stinger Core wireless gaming headset for PS4 and PS5 review

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REVIEW – Since purchasing my PS5, I’ve been using a wired gaming headset that I reviewed back in 2020 (the EKSA E900 Pro). The comfort and audio quality were solid, but I wanted to get away from being tethered to the controller. Luckily, I was recently asked to review the Cloud Stinger Core wireless headset

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Gaming finger sleeves solve the horror of sweaty thumb slippage

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NEWS – You’re so close to completing the highest level on your favorite game when your thumb slips off the controls and you die. ARGH! There has to be a solution to this heartache, right? Yes! Razer comes to your rescue with their Gaming Finger Sleeves. These specially designed socks for your fingers are made

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Creative SXFI Air Gamer headset review – with sound this good I don’t mind gimmicky features

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REVIEW – There are so many headset models on the market today that it can be daunting to research and find the perfect one. You could spend hours reading reviews and comparing spec sheets and only be able to cover a fraction of the models available. For me, it takes either an exceptional performance-to-price package

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GameSir X2 smartphone Bluetooth gaming controller review

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REVIEW – When it comes to gaming, I’m old school. I prefer a physical controller vs. onscreen touch controls. The GameSir X2 Bluetooth is a gaming controller that has been designed especially for smartphones and it effectively turns your smartphone into a gaming console in a form factor like a Nintendo Switch. Let’s take a

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Mavix M7 Gaming Chair review – An ergonomic chair that’s great for gamers

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REVIEW – For the past year, I have been searching for a good chair to use at my podcasting station as I sit for a few hours recording and editing episodes. I have been trying out gaming chairs which are usually inherently designed to support sitting for extended periods of time. I have written a

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HyperX Alloy Origins Core Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review

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REVIEW – Around here we’re big fans of HyperX products.  Earlier this year I reviewed their Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse, and I still use it every day for gaming.  I also reviewed the Cloud Revolver gaming headset, which I gave to my wife, and she uses it every day to teach English online.  Today I’m

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GameSir VX AimBox review – mice, keyboards and consoles unite!

REVIEW – Console gaming systems provide a large library of titles and out-of-the-box stunning graphics but, compared to gaming PCs, have a small selection of compatible input devices. The GameSir VX AimBox is a programmable USB mouse and keyboard adapter for many current console systems. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!

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These shoes will take you to adventures on other worlds

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NEWS – If you enjoy playing Windows 10 VR games, then you need a new pair of shoes to level up your game. Cybershoes let you really walk in virtual reality games without having to deal with motion sickness. And a bonus is that you burn calories! Cybershoes feature a one size fits all design,

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If you still love the Game Boy, this box will let you play GB games on your big screen TV!

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NEWS – The Game Boy handheld game machine is one of my all-time favorites. I spent way too much time playing Prince of Persia and Castlevania on the original and Game Boy Advance machines. I still have a few GB  cartridges hiding in a drawer somewhere in my office. Imagining playing those classic games on

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Anda Seat Jungle Series Gaming Chair review

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REVIEW – Gaming has changed a lot since I picked up my first joystick back in the late 1970s. One change is all the different gaming peripherals that are available today. Any gamer knows that a good gaming session can last hours, and comfort is paramount. So it stands to reason that having a good

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Hyper X Cloud II Wireless headphones review – nearly perfect gaming headphones

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REVIEW – Hyper X has dropped another set of gaming headphones into quite the crowded market.  Even their own lineup can be confusing to come to terms with, and that’s before we start to compare models with the many other manufacturers pumping out a dizzying variety of “cans” for the modern gamer.  So, will Hyper

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Runtime meal replacement solutions review – Fast food for gamers and creators

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REVIEW – Since when is a protein bar or shake considered gaming gear? When it’s a Runtime meal bar or shake! If you’re a gamer or a creator, or anyone who needs a quick meal, with ingredients that are chosen to  Runtime wants you to check out their products. Let’s take a closer look. What is

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Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless Headset for Xbox Series X & Xbox One review

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REVIEW – Turtle Beach recently released an updated version of its popular Stealth 700 wireless gaming headset, the Stealth 700 Gen 2. I received the Gen 2 Xbox edition for review a couple of weeks ago. This is my first pair of wireless gaming headsets, so I was eager to put them through their paces.

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The best product announcement at RazerCon 2020 was not a gaming gadget

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NEWS – RazerCon 2020 was a “digital celebration for gamers.  By gamers.”  It was also a chance for the gaming company to hype a bunch of new gaming items, which they did.  The Blade Stealth 13 is a new gaming laptop with an 11th generation i7 processor and a 120 Hz panel.  The Seiren Mini

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