As much as the landscape of mechanical gaming keyboards is a competitive one, that does not stop Roccat from offering a wide range of keyboards for consumers. Along with the compact Ryos TKL Pro we reviewed last year, there is also the Ryos MK FX to consider. This larger variant …
Read More »Logitech moves back to Cherry MX switches with Orion G610
Logitech has been battling it out in the keyboard market for the last year and a half with its own mechanical ‘Romer-G' switches, which have been rated highly by many including ourselves in reviews for the G910 and G410. However, it looks like the company is set to make the …
Read More »This might actually be Nintendo’s NX controller
Late last year, we got wind of a couple of patent filings from Nintendo, showing sketches of a new controller, presumably for the upcoming Nintendo NX console. Now, a leaked image appears to show off what the controller looks like in the flesh and much like the sketch, it looks …
Read More »Linksys WRT1900ACS 802.11ac Wireless Router review
The Linksys WRT1900ACS is a 3×3 802.11ac router with the brand’s signature chunky blue design along with some fairly powerful innards. A dual-core 1.6GHz processor and 512MB of memory powers a graphics-heavy interface that’s chock full of useful features to give you plenty of control over your home network. The …
Read More »Tesoro Excalibur V2 Keyboard Review
Many high-end mechanical keyboards come with a full set of USB and audio passthroughs, 16.8 million-colour backlighting and a host of dedicated macro keys. But what if you just want a basic mechanical keyboard that still provides a good typing experience without breaking the bank? Enter the Tesoro Excalibur V2. …
Read More »Cherry dominates mechanical keyboard designs at CeBIT 2016
Cherry has been the dominant switch manufacturer for mechanical keyboards for the best part of 30 years and if this year's CeBIT show is anything to go by, that doesn't look to be changing any time soon. Not only did it have its switches in most boards in attendance, but …
Read More »Cooler Master ‘Master Keys Pro S’ Cherry MX RGB Keyboard Review
While there has been no shortage of RGB keyboards over the last year, there has been a distinct lack of RGB keyboards with Cherry MX switches. Fortunately, it looks like that is starting to change as Cooler Master is launching two new keyboards today- the Master Keys Pro S and …
Read More »Sony is designing headphones that don’t touch your ears
Sony has been experimenting a lot with new products recently in an effort to crack the next big thing and return to profitability. This week, Sony's ‘Future Lab' showed off one of its new prototypes- futuristic looking headphones that don't touch your ears. The product is codenamed ‘Concept N' so …
Read More »New Steam Controller update brings new features
Valve began rolling out a new Steam Controller update over the weekend, bringing along some welcome additions to functionality with new features as well as some bug fixes. Valve's Steam Controller was first announced way back in 2013 and finally made its way to market in October last year, bringing …
Read More »Trinity Hyperion and Delta in-ear earphones review
Considering how long some Kickstarter campaigns can take to deliver to their backers, it's great to see Trinity with a number of finished products available, after less than a year. Not only that, but it has been kind enough to send us not one, but two pairs of aftermarket in-ear …
Read More »AOC C3583FQ 35-inch 160hz curved ultra-wide monitor review
Behind an unassuming name, the 35-inch AOC C3583FQ is a curved monitor that’s certain to be of interest to anyone who wants an ultra-wide display for gaming, without the budget to stretch to the high-end models. It’s the most affordable 21:9 screen we’ve yet seen, the refresh rate goes up …
Read More »Razer Naga Chroma 5G MMO gaming mouse review
No matter how many buttons your mouse has, some gamers want more of them. That is why rodents like the Razer Naga exist, offering more function in a mouse than almost any other. Designed with MOBA and MMOB gamers in mind, the Naga also comes with all of the strong features …
Read More »This modular keyboard lets you mix and match mechanical switches
Having a good mechanical keyboard has become something of a staple for any PC gamer's setup. However, aside from the recent uprising of RGB lighting, keyboards haven't changed much over the years. However, EpicGear has quite an interesting idea in mind and has created a modular keyboard that allows you …
Read More »Mad Catz dropped as maker of Rock Band 4 peripherals
Last month, we learned that peripheral maker, Mad Catz, was facing tough financial times following on from lower than expected sales of Rock Band 4. Mad Catz created the controllers and co-published the game but now, Harmonix, the studio behind Rock Band 4 is apparently parting ways with Mad Catz …
Read More »Razer Wildcat Gamepad Review
The Xbox One controller is a fantastic product, having taken the best parts of the 360 gamepad while improving key areas – but is there room for further tweaks? Today we are taking a look at Razer's spin on the Xbox One controller in the form of the Razer Wildcat, offering …
Read More »MSI Interceptor DS300 Gaming Mouse Review
MSI has been at the forefront of PC gaming hardware for years and now they are taking the next step into taking over your desk with the launch of new gaming peripherals. Today, we are taking a look at the MSI Interceptor DS300 gaming mouse, featuring an ergonomic, palm-grip friendly …
Read More »Acer is launching a 32-inch 4K IPS G-Sync gaming monitor
Acer has been expanding on its Predator line of gaming monitors over the last year and this week, it announced a new addition in the form of the XB321HK, boasting a 3840×2160 IPS panel featuring Nvidia G-Sync technology. With a 32-inch Ultra HD panel, the Predator has a pixel density …
Read More »G.Skill Ripjaws SV710 7.1 surround sound gaming headset review
Fitting a surround sound speaker set up in your home is never easy, which is why headphone solutions are so popular. Not everyone has that space or spare cash so G.Skill is looking to tap into a new market with the Ripjaws SV710 7.1 surround sound gaming headset – the entry …
Read More »Razer Orochi 8200 4G wireless gaming mouse review
One of the tropes of gaming peripherals is that they tend to be big and very flashy. Extra buttons and gimmicks galore are commonplace on hardware from all manufacturers, including Razer. Not so with the new Orochi though. This remake of the classic, small form-factor design has many of the …
Read More »Asus ROG Swift PG348Q 34″ 3440×1440 IPS G-Sync Curved 100Hz Review
The Asus ROG Swift PG348Q is the company’s first 21:9 ultra-widescreen gaming display, entering a nascent section of the displays market, but one that’s growing rapidly. It could make quite a splash though, as it has a 34-inch IPS screen and a native resolution of 3,440 x 1,440, with Nvidia …
Read More »Asus RT-AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router Review
The Asus RT-AC5300 is a unique wireless router. Its slightly odd looking design is due to its eight antennas, providing three separate wireless networks – two of which are quad-stream 4×4 802.11ac. It’s of most benefit to environments with an extreme amount of wireless traffic, and for people who want …
Read More »Corsair Gaming Void Surround Headset review
On paper the new Corsair Void 7.1 surround sound headset looks good. It comprises a unified 3.5mm connector, a 7.1 surround USB adapter and high-quality neodymium drivers – all backed up by the fantastic Corsair Utility software. They have even built in memory foam in the headband and earcup padding. …
Read More »Razer Black Widow Tournament Edition Chroma Review
Recently we got the chance to take a look at the Razer Black Widow Ultimate 2016 edition, which is a fantastic keyboard but was missing some additional colour. That is where Razer's Black Widow Tournament Edition Chroma steps in, offering some of the best RGB lighting around as well as …
Read More »Acer Predator Z35 35″ 2560×1080 VA 200Hz G-SYNC Monitor Review
The Acer Predator Z35 is a 35-inch curved ultra-widescreen G-Sync display with a VA panel, aimed at gamers looking for ultimate performance. Its standard refresh rate is a tasty 144Hz, but this can be raised all the way to 200Hz, in what is one of the highest refresh rates in …
Read More »Razer Diamondback Chroma 2016 gaming mouse review
The Razer Diamondback is one of the most iconic gaming mice Razer ever made, so it is with some fanfare that we can announce its return. Much like the original, this is a slimline, ambidextrous rodent, though it has updated ergonomics, styling and internal hardware – thanks to its more contemporary …
Read More »Dell UltraSharp UP2715K 5K IPS Widescreen Review
The Dell UltraSharp UP2715K is the company’s flagship colour-accurate 27-inch IPS display with a number of unique features. Top of the list is an enormous 5K resolution, giving greater pixel density than even 4K screens. There’s also higher colour accuracy than many standard displays, with quoted 99 per cent Adobe …
Read More »Mad Catz to cut 37 percent of staff following earnings report
Yesterday we learned that three of the higher-ups working at peripheral maker Mad Catz had resigned from their positions just ahead of a looming earnings report. Now that the earnings report is out, we know the full extent of the situation, confirming that Rock Band 4 sales fell below expectations, …
Read More »Mad Catz execs resign ahead of financial report
If you are a PC gamer, then you have probably heard of Mad Catz, the peripherals maker has been responsible for plenty of well-received products over the years. However, it looks like the Mad Catz team has fallen on hard times following its co-publishing deal with Harmonix for Rock Band …
Read More »Smanos X300 plug and play alarm system
While a smart home was once thought the preserve of the uber rich today with wireless apps and plug-in security systems, anyone can have a connected household. All you need is something like the Smanos X300 Plug and Play Alarm system, which bundles a motion sensor, door sensor and a …
Read More »Logitech launches G810 gaming keyboard
Logitech has been expanding its range of gaming keyboards throughout the last year. Not only does it have the flagship G910 ‘Orion Spark' out and about, but Logitech has also launched a 10-keyless version, the G410. However, not everyone is a fan of the look, so for those people Logitech …
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