Gaming Gear

News, reviews and articles about video game gear and accessories.




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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EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset review

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REVIEW – As a nearing-40-years-old reviewer of tech gadgets, when I first saw the EPOS | SENNHEISER GSP 601 wired gaming headset I thought I might be about 20 years too old for them.  A few weeks of blissful use has changed my mind completely, they’ve helped me stave off the mid-life-crisis urges, if only

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EKSA Air Joy Pro 7.1 Surround Sound Ultralight Gaming Headset review

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REVIEW – My 10-year-old has been begging me for a new gaming headset to use while playing his various online video games.  He loves being able to listen and talk with his friends, while he plays his games.  His only specifications for a new headset was he wanted the headset to be comfortable and sound good,

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Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals review – immersive force feedback for days!

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REVIEW – The Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals from Logitech in the Arcade/Simulator racing gaming world is very interesting to me.  Compared to their previous offerings, they are positioning the G923 Racing Wheel as more simulator-leaning and immersive than their older similar wheels.  The biggest change is the new “TRUEFORCE” feedback engine, which

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Future proof your Xbox gaming experience with these next gen wireless headsets

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NEWS – If you are looking to future-proof your Xbox gaming headset, Turtle Beach has got you covered this fall. They have upgraded their two most popular wireless gaming headsets, the Stealth 600 and 700. Both models will be available in late September. The Stealth 600 Gen 2’s are the more budget-friendly of the two coming

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RK Console RK2020 retro handheld gaming device review

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REVIEW – I have fond memories of playing Atari 2600 games, Game Boy games, Atari Lynx, and even the original PSP gaming device. Although our smartphones have much better displays and horsepower than those gaming systems from decades ago, I still feel like those old games were a lot more fun. If you have similar

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Logitech G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals – a next gen racing experience for Xbox/Playstation/PC

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News – Logitech’s new G G923 Racing Wheel and Pedals look to be a major upgrade over their previous simulator-grade accessories.  Previous wheels (including the excellent Logitech G27 that I’ve used for years for Rally/F1/GT/Arcade racing) have had good rumbly force feedback, but this new model promises next-level realism in terms of feedback to the

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GameSir T4 Pro multi-platform game controller review

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REVIEW – Gaming has taken a hard turn into mobile of late. Used to be, you had to get a fancy PC rig or a console to have the speed and video rendering capabilities needed for action-filled, high-processor games. Now, many phones or tablets can play pretty heavy-duty titles. But what about the control aspect

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Herman Miller and Logitech join forces to build the ultimate gaming chair

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NEWS – Do you remember the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial, the one that ends, “Two great tastes that taste great together”?  That’s what I thought of when I first heard that Herman Miller and Logitech had come together to create a new gaming chair.  Herman Miller has long been a staple in high-end

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Here’s what you need to take game night to the next level

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NEWS – Board game enthusiasts who are also short on gaming space will want to check out the Level Up tabletop platform from Spidermind Games. It adds a second story to your table so that you have room under it for your beverage, snacks, etc. Level Up is a modular, with tiles that snap together

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HyperX Cloud Flight S Wireless Gaming headset review

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REVIEW – Headphones are one of the most widely varying products I’ve used over the years, with many different features and focuses between brands and types.  The HyperX Cloud Flight S Wireless Gaming headset promises premium audio quality with the added benefit of wireless charging.  I’ve used everything from ~$20 headsets in college, to $200+

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Tifosi custom gaming glasses review

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REVIEW – When I got the chance to review the Tifosi custom gaming glasses, I’ll admit I was skeptical. I’ve tried blue-light-reducing settings on many devices, without ever noticing much of a difference to eyestrain. Perhaps actually wearing glasses designed to block the eyestrain-causing wavelengths of light will work better? Let’s find out! What is

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Glorious Model D gaming mouse and Bungee review

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REVIEW – In the world of competitive video gaming, even small things can mean the difference between winning and losing, and one way to get an edge on the competition is to be faster with your mouse.  With this goal in mind, Glorious has built a reputation for designing lightweight mice that are “built for

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