Choose the best gaming console

Sega Genesis vs its modern clones: what the original hardware still does better

Comparing the Sega Genesis original vs mini? Learn how sound, video, controllers, cartridges, FPGA clones, and living room setups affect which version is best for your retro gaming style.

The 8 best gaming consoles with Wi-Fi (2026)

Discover how Wi‑Fi standards, real‑world speeds, and latency shape the best gaming consoles, from Xbox Series X|S and PS5 to Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and retro handhelds, plus buying tips and key industry stats.

Top 5 best gaming consoles for streaming media (2026)

Discover the best gaming consoles for streaming media in 2026. Compare Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck for 4K HDR streaming, storage, and everyday entertainment.

The best gaming consoles with ray tracing: our top 5 (2026)

Compare the best gaming consoles with ray tracing, from Xbox Series X and PS5 to Steam Deck and Switch companions. Learn how ray traced modes affect visuals, frame rates, and which system fits your play style.

Best gaming console for a small apartment: noise, heat and size compared

Detailed guide to quiet gaming consoles for small rooms and apartments, with real‑world dB(A) and watt figures, heat and airflow tips, placement advice, and ecosystem recommendations for PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and handheld PCs.

Top 3: best gaming consoles for beginners (2026)

Learn how to choose the best first gaming console, from Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series to PlayStation and Steam Deck. Compare beginner friendly systems, understand disc vs digital models, and see key stats on gaming adoption and subscriptions.

Which gaming console cooling accessories to choose? Top 8 (2026)

The 8 best gaming console charging stations (2026)

Learn how to choose gaming console charging stations for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with tips on cooling stands, safety, cable management, and multi-console setups.

Xbox Series X + Modern Warfare III Review: a fast, no-nonsense jump into current‑gen

After using the Xbox Series X + Modern Warfare III bundle for a while, my feeling is simple: as a way to jump from an older Xbox to current-gen, it does the job well. The console is fast, quiet, and handles MW3 and other big games without struggling. Load times are much shorter than on Xbox One, gra...

by Hiroshi Tanaka

NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Review: still the nerd’s favourite streaming box, but with a few catches

The NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro is a strong streaming box for people who like to tinker and actually use advanced features. As a daily driver, it’s fast, stable, and handles 4K HDR content with Dolby Vision and Atmos without breaking a sweat, as long as your TV and HDMI setup are up to it. The AI u...

by Bastien-Charles Noire

Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Review: the 4K console that ditches discs and keeps things simple

The PS5 Digital Edition is a strong console if you’re already living in the digital world. Performance is solid: fast SSD, short loading times, quiet fan, and clean 4K output with 60 fps options on many games. The DualSense controller brings real improvements with better haptics and adaptive trigger...

by Alexa Mendoza

Best Switch 2 accessories in 2026: the cases, grips and screen protectors that actually last

A practical family focused guide to the best Switch 2 accessories in 2026, covering durable cases, grips, screen protectors, controllers, docks and storage.

Xbox exclusives on PlayStation: what Microsoft's open-door policy means for your next console

Xbox is sending more exclusives to PlayStation. Learn how Game Pass, timed releases and shifting exclusivity should shape your next console choice.

Packing a handheld for summer travel: the battery, case and comfort checklist before you board

Learn how to choose the best handheld travel gaming setup, with real world battery life, comfort tips, protection advice and power bank guidance for Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, MSI Claw and Nintendo Switch.

Parental controls on every current console: a plain-language setup guide for non-gamers

Plain-language guide to parental controls on Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. Learn to set limits on time, spending and online chat for safer family gaming.

ROG Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED: which portable actually fits your commute?

Detailed comparison of ROG Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED for commuters, covering battery life tests, sleep reliability, performance benchmarks, ergonomics, displays, game libraries and long-term handheld ownership.

What kills a controller in six months: the wear points nobody warns you about

Learn how real controller durability testing works, why most gamepads fail from stick drift, triggers, and bumpers, and how Hall Effect sticks, maintenance habits, and teardown-based buying tips can help your controllers last longer.

Best console headset under $100 in 2026: three picks that compete with last year's flagships

Expert guide to the best console headsets under $100, with three tested picks that rival last year’s flagships plus one stretch option, comfort tips and buying advice.

Star Fox returns as a Switch 2 exclusive on June 25: Nintendo bets on nostalgia done right

Nintendo is using a Star Fox 64 remake as an early Switch 2 exclusive to showcase its approach to classic games, family friendly modes, online play and value focused pricing for households deciding whether to upgrade.

The subscription trap: when Game Pass, PS Plus and NSO quietly cost more than buying games

Is Xbox Game Pass worth it for your family in 2026? Compare real yearly costs for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo subscriptions versus buying games outright, and learn when a Game Pass style service actually saves money.