Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates: The latest on restocks, My Nintendo Store invites and more
1 / 10 Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite screenshot This is what Nintendo’s official Switch 2 pre-order invite email looks like. How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 at other retailers Unfortunately, the Switch 2 remains sold out everywhere else as of this writing. To recap the situation: After a two-week delay, Nintendo finally kicked…
The GTA 6 trailer makes Rockstar’s changed politics very clear
Back in 2022, Bloomberg reported that “Rockstar Games cleaned up its frat-boy culture – and Grand Theft Auto, too.” The changes took shape in different ways, from less crunch to a narrowing of the gender pay gap for workers at the studio, and to the introduction of the game’s first playable female character, a Latina…
Reflections on the Nintendo Switch, the hybrid console that changed gaming
The is nearly here, which means the original Switch is entering its twilight years. It’s been eight years since Nintendo released its , and while many fans have spent the last couple of those itching for the device to be replaced, now seems like an opportune time to look back at what its legacy may…
I turned my Android phone into a gaming handheld for a fraction of the price
Summary Transforming an Android phone into a gaming handheld is a cost-effective alternative to expensive gaming consoles and laptops. Utilizing the GameSir X3 Pro mobile controller, Google Play Games, Steam Link, and GeForce Now can enhance the mobile gaming experience. With access to Steam and the PlayStation Remote Play App, you can enjoy a variety…
Alienware AW2725Q review: An exceptional OLED gaming display
In 2023, I tested my first OLED gaming monitor for Engadget, the LG 27GR95QE. Coming from an IPS LCD, the LG screen was transformational. Its WOLED (White OLED) panel produced inky blacks that made every game look incredible, and it allowed me to experience HDR gaming on a PC for the first time. But as…
Dough Spectrum Black 32 OLED gaming monitor dazzles with high-end style, superior performance, and accuracy
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The thing I like most about OLED gaming monitors is how consistent they are in performance. In my experience so far, I have…
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 is a magnificent beast of a gaming laptop in need of some GPU driver tweaks
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. When it comes to the best gaming laptops, there’s been a heavy focus on systems featuring Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs for…
We tested Intel’s new ‘200S Boost’ feature: 7% higher gaming performance thanks to memory overclocking, now covered by the warranty
According to documents shared with Tom’s Hardware by a source, Intel will announce a new “Intel 200S Boost” feature for its Arrow Lake processors tomorrow that’s designed to boost gaming performance by providing official warranty coverage for a subset of overclocking features, including memory overclocking. As you can see below, we have put the new…
The Best Gaming Mouse in 2024 (Top 5 Picks)
It’s no secret, if you are serious about gaming, having the right mouse can make all the difference. From choosing the correct size and shape to finding a solution with customizable buttons that match your play style, selecting a gaming mouse requires careful thought and research. Modern gaming mice aren’t just about raw performance; they…
The best gaming handhelds for 2025
Handheld gaming systems are having a moment. While people have been gaming on the go since the days of the Game Boy, the last few years have brought a tidal wave of devices that let you play all sorts of games wherever you want. Because new handhelds seem to launch every week, though, figuring out…