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The ROG Gladius is back - we check out the latest wireless version

This keyboard costs £250 - but it's got pretty much everything you could ask for

Ever since the PS5 was first revealed, some fans expressed their dislike for the black and white colour scheme adopted by the next-generation console. The DualSense also shared this look. Now, 6 months after its launch, Sony is finally releasing new DualSense colours. Making the announcement on its blog, PlayStation …

Today, Corsair is announcing its latest flagship gaming headset, the Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT. As you would expect from a new wireless headset from Corsair, this one sports Slipstream Wireless technology for a faster, low-latency connection, in addition to Bluetooth for additional device compatibility. The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT …

The SteelSeries Rival is back. The new Rival 5 mouse has been designed to be suitable for every genre, thanks to its 9 programmable buttons, TrueMove Air sensor and ergonomic shape. Of course, the mouse gets some extra style points for its RGB LED strips.  SteelSeries calls this the “chameleon …

When the PS5 was first revealed, one of the most controversial aspects to the console was its colour scheme, which adopted a black and white two-tone look. The DualSense controller shared a similar colour scheme. Some fans liked the look, while others did not. For the latter group, it would …

Last year, we reviewed the Sharkoon Light² 200, which won our ‘Worth Buying' award. Today, a new mouse joins the Light² family – the Sharkoon Light² 180.  The latest mouse from Sharkoon weighs in at just 63g, making it one of the lightest gaming mice on the market. To achieve this low …

While each console manufacturer makes 1st party controllers which it deems to be the perfect balance between cost and functionality, 3rd party offerings are able to get much more creative with its designs and features. One of the most well known 3rd party manufacturers, SCUF, has now announced that it …

Philips has recently announced a new monitor, expanding its ever-growing portfolio of gaming displays. The latest addition is the 272M1RPE, an IPS gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate that delivers smooth gameplay without sacrificing image quality. The 27-inch IPS panel has a 1ms response time (G2G), FullHD resolution, and …

Roccat has two new keyboards hitting the market – the Magma and Pyro RGB. The Magma is a membrane keyboard with a fully illuminated RGB top place, while the Pyro is a mechanical keyboard with more traditional per-key RGB lighting.  The Roccat Pyro keyboard is the most feature-packed of the …

This monitor almost has it all... what's the catch?

Asus is on a monitor announcement spree. Following the Strix XG43UQ and the XG27AQM, the company has now announced the Strix XG349C, featuring a curved panel with a 180Hz refresh rate and a UWQHD resolution. The Asus ROG Strix XG349C features a Nano IPS panel with a 1900R curvature, a …

Razer is back with another gaming mouse this week. This time around, the Razer Orochi is getting a tune up with the Orochi V2, a compact and ultra lightweight wireless gaming mouse capable of up to 900 hours of use on a single charge. The Razer Orochi V2 is equipped …

Acer is pushing the limits of refresh rate with its new gaming monitor. Until now, a 360Hz refresh rate was the highest we have ever seen on gaming monitors, but Acer decided to go beyond by launching the XV252Q F, pushing its refresh rate as high as 390Hz through overclocking. …

The team at iiyama is getting into Fast IPS gaming displays with the iiyama GB2770QSU. The latest monitor has a 165Hz refresh rate, QHD resolution and is certified for HDR, delivering a solid selection of technologies to enhance gaming.  The Fast IPS QHD panel of the iiyama GB2770QSU has a …

Corsair has joined the party with its first 60% mechanical keyboard

ASUS isn't slowing down on new gaming monitor announcements. Not only is the ROG Strix XG43UQ close to hitting the market, but there is a new impressive high refresh rate display on the way for gamers that prefer QHD resolution – the ROG Strix XG27AQM.  Featuring a 27-inch Fast IPS …

Back at CES 2021, ASUS unveiled a bunch of new gaming monitors for 2021. One of the more impressive showings was the Strix XG43UQ, the world's first HDMI 2.1 gaming monitor. Availability information wasn't available at the time of announcement, but now, ASUS has confirmed that this monitor will begin …

Earlier this year we saw AOC take its first steps beyond monitors and into the PC gaming peripherals market. AOC already has two headsets and now, there are two mechanical keyboards, two gaming mice and a new mousepad to add to that line-up.  In total, the new AOC Gaming series …

Gigabyte has unveiled two new gaming monitors this week- the G24F and M28U. The former is a Full HD display with a 170Hz refresh rate, while the other is a high-end 4K display with 144Hz refresh rate and a KVM switch.  The Gigabyte G24F features a 24-inch Super Speed IPS …

AUO has recently introduced ‘A.R.T.' (advanced reflectionless technology) for gaming and professional-oriented displays. During that same announcement, the manufacturer also introduced two new display panels, a 27-inch QHD with a 300Hz refresh rate and a 32-inch 8K4K for professionals. AUO developed A.R.T. to allow users to stay at the screen …

Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen two monitors listed at Chinese retail sites advertised with a ‘DisplayHDR 2000' logo. At the time, it was assumed that a higher tier was being added to the VESA HDR certification programme, but as it turns out, the logo is fake. In …

It looks like the Samsung Odyssey G9 already has some competition. A new curved gaming monitor from Acer has been listed at a Chinese retailer, and as per the product description, it will have specs to match Samsung's improved Odyssey G9 display.  According to a Taobao listing (via TFT Central), the …

This could be the wireless, ergonomic mouse you have been looking for

Gigabyte has recently announced its first 4K gaming monitors. Ranging from 32 to 48 inches, the upcoming Gigabyte Aorus gaming monitors offer up to 144Hz refresh rates, HDMI 2.1 connectivity, and Aorus Space Audio, making them ideal for both PC and console gaming. The new Gigabyte Aorus 4K gaming monitors …

There has been a huge rise in the number of HDR-capable gaming monitors over the last couple of years. Up to this point, the highest-ranking HDR monitors support VESA's DisplayHDR 1000 standard, but soon, we may see the first DisplayHDR 2000 monitor, with Samsung leading the pack.  According to a …

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Dell is bolstering its gaming monitor offerings this month with four new displays aimed at high refresh rate gaming on PC as well as next-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Ranging from a flat 25-inch IPS panel to a curved 34-inch VA panel, all new Dell …

Corsair's Sabre mouse is back - but it's had a complete re-design for 2021

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