In a day and age when it feels like many hardware makers are churning out version after iterated version of their gear so quickly that yesterday’s peripheral feels outdated half a day later, it is nice to see a company like Mionix taking its time and crafting a smaller number…
Read MoreIt’s undeniable that the retro gaming aesthetic is a major force in gaming. Tapping into the nostalgia for simplicity and pixels, developers, from the indies right through to the big publishers, are investing in games that appeal to that specific community. And that’s what two industry veterans, Mike Kennedy and…
Read MoreThe first thing that came to when I picked up the Mortal Kombat X Fight Pad by PDP was this: “Well this sure feels different.” I mean that in a good way, however. Certainly everyone has their favourite controllers for different reasons, but I think most fight fans can agree…
Read MoreWhat happens if you take an already solid keyboard, make a few improvements to the overall design and add some considerable flash? You wind up with an even better overall package, which is the best way for me to describe the Tesoro Excalibur Spectrum Gaming Keyboard. Several months ago, I…
Read MoreIf you’re serious enough about your fighting games, then the standard controller for your PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 is simply not going to cut it. It’s not the case that you can’t play a fighting game on a conventional gamepad, but it’s a simple matter of experience – there…
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I’m fed up with all this talk about winning. According to most press releases, the high-end PC community is obsessed with it. Simply buy the latest peripheral and you’ll be rewarded with lightning-fast reflexes, bragging rights, and the ability to crush your enemies. I…
Read MoreKingston isn’t really a brand that people associate with sound. It’s had sound products in the past, of course, but compared to the likes of Plantronics, Razer, or Steelseries, Kingston is still seen as that memory chip maker – great if you’re looking to expand your storage or backup files,…
Read MoreSoundbars are all the rage at the moment. A good one is sleek and stylish, looks great sitting under the TV, and delivers a thumping, immersive sound. Most soundbars from most vendors are styled more towards the home cinema or use in TV. It’s a subtle difference to the kind…
Read MoreAnyone serious about their games spends a lot of time and money on trying to bring out the best in our experiences. This applies to the latest and greatest consoles, headsets, televisions, ambient lighting and of course controllers. After all, the controller is our one tangible connection to the games…
Read MoreMice are an interesting computer accessory. You spend so much time with your hand on them that you don’t really have a choice – it must be comfortable to use. As such, they are one of the more subjective tools out there, but the SteelSeries Sensei Wireless Laser Gaming Mouse…
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