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This $650 RTX-loaded MSI gaming laptop is a total steal
You can save $250 on the MSI Thin at Best Buy.
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Intel Arc B580 review: The GPU we've begged for since the pandemic
Intel’s $249 Arc B580 is the graphics card we’ve begged for since the pandemic.
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FTC pays Fortnite players $72 million after fining Epic's unlawful actions
$72 million in payouts have gone out so far, and that's less than a third of the total to be paid for unwanted items and kids making fraudulent purchases with parents' info.
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Cyberpunk 2077 celebrates its 4th anniversary with a fresh, new update
To celebrate this milestone, CD Projekt RED has released Update 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 with new features.
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Save $400 on this RTX 4070 laptop, perfect for gaming and productivity
The powerful Asus TUF F15 gaming laptop is down to $1,000 at Best Buy.
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Take $65 off this Logitech MX keyboard and mouse bundle today
Get an MX Keys S keyboard and MX Master 3S mouse, plus a free wrist rest and Rubik's cube, for an unbeatable price.
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Raspberry Pi's new keyboard PC and USB monitor are on sale now
The latest PC-in-a-keyboard design gets upgraded with Pi 5 parts. The company's very first full-size monitor has officially launched, too.
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Best budget gaming mice
Looking for a budget gaming mouse that ticks all your boxes? These top-performing budget mice can keep up with even the priciest out there.
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NZXT accused of 'predatory scam' gaming PC rental program
An investigative report from GamersNexus accuses the company of horrible rental terms and deceptive advertising targeting children, among other things.
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Valve's new 'Powered by SteamOS' branding hints at new hardware
Valve's updated brand guidelines now include SteamOS devices made by other companies… which don't officially exist yet.
Opinion
Why I'm still using my Vive Pro for VR, six years later
Even after all this time, I still think the Vive Pro is the best VR headset. Here's why newer VR headsets haven't convinced me to switch over yet.
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PCs vs. consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever
With every year that passes, each platform's unique selling points seem to fade away. The PC versus console gaming debate is less meaningful in 2025.
Opinion
'Tiny screens on keyboards are dumb': Why I think this PC trend needs to die
More and more keyboards are popping up with little screens attached, especially expensive gaming models. It's dumb, don't buy them.
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Google can generate playable 3D game worlds from AI prompts
Google's Genie 2 creates small 3D game worlds from just an AI prompt, complete with physics, reflections, and even NPCs.
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Dive deep into Intel Arc Battlemage GPUs on The Full Nerd!
Intel's Tom Petersen will be with us live to chat about the company's new and shockingly affordable Arc graphics cards.
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Logitech's ergonomic MX Vertical wireless mouse gets a rare sale
Right now, get this often hard-to-find ergonomic mouse packed with high-tech features for 24% off on Amazon.
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Intel Arc makes its Steam Hardware Survey debut
Intel's integrated graphics for the Core Ultra series makes a small splash for PC gamers. Meanwhile, discrete Arc cards are still nowhere to be seen.
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Intel: 'We have invested gi-namic resources into addressing' Arc GPU driver issues
Intel fellow Tom Petersen says that the cascade of ongoing Intel GPU driver releases means that the buggy launch of its first-generation Alchemist discrete GPUs are a problem no longer.
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Best gaming headsets 2024: Reviews and buying advice
The best wired and wireless headsets for your PC gaming pleasure and comfort.
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8BitDo's new extra-green Xbox keyboard gives me 2001 vibes
More translucent plastic, please! I need to fulfill my dreams of owning an OG Xbox developer kit.
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Intel's $249 Arc B580 is the GPU we've begged for since the pandemic
Powered by the new Xe2 "Battlemage" architecture and a new XeSS 2 frame generation feature, Intel's $249 Arc B580 is FINALLY bringing 1440p gaming to the masses.
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Build a 1080p gaming PC for $585 with these Cyber Monday deals
Building a gaming PC is still pretty cheap on Cyber Monday. Here's how to roll a 1080p machine for $585—including Windows.
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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are cheaper than ever after a $95 discount
The AirPods Pro 2 are $154 at Amazon for Cyber Monday, the cheapest they've ever been.
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HP's RTX 4070 laptop is insanely cheap: now $880 for Cyber Monday
The HP Victus is a crazy $520 off at Best Buy.
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Take 50% off Logitech's legendary MX Master 2S wireless mouse
This Logitech MX Master 2S is just $50 on Lenovo's store. It's a rare discount for one of the best non-gaming mice available.
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Best gaming laptops 2024: What to look for and highest-rated models
Which gaming laptop should you buy? From size, to performance, to budget, to features, this buyer's guide will help you find the best gaming laptop for your needs.
Reviews
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review: Magic with turbulent clouds
At its best moments, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is pure magic. That said, the technical problems are hard to ignore.
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Save $350! This RTX-powered MSI gaming laptop is a Black Friday steal
The MSI Cyborg costs only $750 on Best Buy right now. That's a $350 savings for a Core i7, RTX 4060-powered gaming machine.
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Whoa! This Asus RTX 4070 gaming laptop is going for absurdly cheap
Want to save $400? Best Buy has the Asus TUF for $1,000 on Black Friday. It comes correct with an Intel Core i7, RTX 4070, and 16GB of RAM.
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Best gaming mice 2024: Find your perfect match
We present the best gaming mice money can buy as rated by PCWorld expert reviewers.
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The best wireless gaming keyboards
Whatever your style or preference, there is a wireless gaming keyboard that fits the bill, offering top-notch performance, while keeping your desk tidy!
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How much will the RTX 5090 cost? This $50K server gives clues
A quote for a massive industrial AI server with six or eight unannounced RTX 5090 cards has me doing some napkin math.
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Asus' ROG Ally is like a Steam Deck with Windows, and it's $150 off
You can game the day away anywhere you are with this handheld gaming device.
Reviews
PlayStation 5 Pro review: The only true alternative to a gaming PC
The PlayStation 5 Pro caused a stir with its high price. Can it be justified?
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Best wireless keyboards 2024: Top Bluetooth and USB models
You’re not using the crummy keyboard that came with your PC, are you? Are you? We hand-tested these wireless models to find better options for your daily driver.
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A Steam Deck-style portable PS5? Sony is seriously considering it
Sony's looking into a portable machine that'll play full, local PS5 games. Fun fact: the PS5 has AMD hardware pretty similar to the Steam Deck.
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Ubisoft games are crashing on PCs with the Windows 11 24H2 update
If you have any of these games installed, hold off on installing Windows 11 24H2 until a fix is rolled out.
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This speedy HP laptop with RTX 4060 is now $350 off ahead of Black Friday
This gaming laptop with RTX 4060, Core i7, and 165Hz refresh rate is down to $950 at Best Buy.
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This PlayStation 5 bundle is only $375 now in early Black Friday sale
Not only that, but PlayStation 5 controllers are also on sale!
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This radical new keyboard doubles as a touchscreen and a monitor
The DS Pixel Keyboard comes with a removable frame that can be placed on top of it and act as real physical keys.
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Oops! Intel's unannounced Arc B580 graphics card leaks on Amazon
An Intel Arc B580 graphics card by ASRock just appeared on Amazon's U.S. storefront – despite not being announced yet.
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Tested: Intel Lunar Lake brings real gaming to thin, light laptops
We ran several benchmark tests and found that Intel's latest integrated graphics boost performance over prior-gen by up to 25 percent.
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Steam cracks down on vague and unfulfilled DLCs and Season Passes
DLCs and Season Passes that don't adhere to new guidelines could land developers in trouble.
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This RTX 4060 Lenovo laptop deal is so good, you don't need Black Friday
Get this snappy Lenovo LOQ gaming laptop for $300 off at Best Buy right now.
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This $549 all-wood split ergonomic keyboard is hardcore cottagecore
Wireless, triple-split, hot-swap, gasket-mounted. Oh, and wood. It's all wood. Extremely wood.
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Get these luxurious Bose headphones for the lowest price ever by far
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are 43% off on Amazon, bringing them down to a more "comfortable" price.
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How long do gaming laptops really last? What you need to know
We tackle two interpretations: how long before it'll die and how long it'll remain relevant. Either way, gaming laptops last quite a while.
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Windows will support Meta Quest VR headsets as native displays
Microsoft is adding native support for Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets to stream Windows 11.
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