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Take another $200 off this already-affordable RTX 4060 laptop
The Acer Nitro V gaming laptop is a solid pick for under a grand—and it's on sale at Best Buy right now.
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Which cloud gaming service is right for you? A quick comparison
Here's what you need to know to choose the best cloud gaming service based on catalogs, device support, resolution, and more.
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This limited edition Nintendo Switch OLED gets a rare discount
This version of the Nintendo Switch OLED is priced down on Amazon right now.
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AMD releases AI-powered Fluid Motion Frames 2 with clear improvements
The technical preview for FMF2 includes smoother performance and better compatibility with borderless fullscreen mode, OpenGL, and Vulkan.
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 online store just shut its doors for good
Starting today, games can no longer be bought or downloaded from the Xbox 360 online store, marking the end of Microsoft's legacy gaming console.
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The PlayStation VR2 gets massive $200 off in rare bundle discount
This PlayStation VR2 comes with a game and is currently priced down to $399 on Amazon.
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This RTX 4060 Asus gaming laptop is down to its best-ever price
The 2024 version of the Asus ROG Strix G16 is available for 17% off on Amazon right now.
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Why I test gaming PCs with free Steam demos – not canned benchmarks
Unsure if your potato gaming PC can run a game? You can get a decent gage of your rig's performance with free Steam demos.
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You never see an RTX gaming laptop going this insanely cheap
You can get this 15.6-inch HP Victus gaming laptop with RTX 4050 for 39% off at Walmart.
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Deadpool & Wolverine Xbox controllers are extremely hands-on
These limited edition Marvel Xbox controllers are only available through an Instagram sweepstakes.
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This Nintendo Switch Lite plus Animal Crossing bundle is only $159
You can save 20% on the Nintendo Switch Lite plus Animal Crossing: New Horizons at Walmart right now.
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The improved Asus ROG Ally X is now available for $800
The most notable Steam Deck competitor now has an upgraded sequel with 50% more RAM, double the battery, and a user-accessible M.2 drive.
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Are premium gaming headsets any better than cheap ones?
If you don't have the cash for a luscious and expensive gaming headset, don't fret! As it turns out a cheaper one may have everything you need.
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Xbox.com can now launch streaming GeForce Now games
You can now launch compatible games on either Xbox Game Pass streaming or GeForce Now from the same Microsoft page.
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This RTX 4060 Asus gaming laptop is $405 off on Prime Day
This Prime Day, you can get the Asus TUF Gaming A15 laptop for under a grand on Amazon.
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Best keyboard deals for Prime Day 2024: These sales are extraordinary
Amazon and other retailers are offering some unbeatable sales on keyboards, even before Prime Day. We've found the best discounts that you can buy right now.
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Get this SteelSeries mechanical keyboard for just $70 on Prime Day
If you're in the market for a mechanical keyboard, consider this SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL that's on sale for just $70 today.
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The 5 best Steam Deck accessory deals to score on Prime Day
The Steam Deck shines best with the right accessories. Here are the best deals you can grab right now on Amazon.
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This fast RTX-loaded Acer gaming laptop is down $171 for Prime Day
Looking to score a delicious gaming laptop deal this Amazon Prime Day? The Acer Nitro 5 is down $171 and comes loaded with a mighty RTX 4060 GPU.
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This RTX 4060 Acer laptop is a total beast and $470 off for Prime Day
You can get the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for $970 on Amazon for Prime Day.
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The Apple AirPods 3rd Gen are cheaper than ever on Prime Day
The Apple AirPods 3rd Gen are down to $120 on Amazon for Prime Day.
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This RTX-powered Dell Inspiron 16 Plus laptop is a stunning $400 off
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is only $1,300 at Dell.com right now.
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Game Pass just got Microsoft 365'd
Microsoft has never been great at branding. The latest changes to Xbox Game Pass prove it.
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This tiny folding keyboard is actually a full-blown AMD Ryzen PC
This thing looks like it should attach to my ancient Palm Pilot, but it's hiding a shockingly powerful laptop inside its tiny folding frame.
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Why is PC gaming still terrible on Snapdragon laptops? Blame Steam
Developing games for Arm isn't actually that difficult. According to these developers, the problem lies elsewhere.
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Hundreds of Xbox games now playable on Fire TV without an Xbox
Amazon and Microsoft have made it possible to play Xbox games without a console on select Fire TV Stick devices.
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Logitech's new gaming mouse packs wireless charging for just $80
The Logitech G309 Lightspeed can charge by wireless PowerPlay mouse pad or AA battery—and it's about half the price of similar designs.
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What if Valve made a Steam Deck for TVs? Well, we made our own!
Will just made a tiny machine that plays Steam games on televisions using Steam Deck software. It's like a homemade console and it's pretty cool.
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What DPI is good for gaming mice?
DPI is often touted as the single most important factor to look out for in a gaming mouse. But what maximum DPI do you really need?
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10 bombastic laptops that scream 'I'm a hardcore gamer'
These top-of-the-line laptops are powerful, expensive, and send a message.
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FTC warns three PC tech companies of potential warranty violations
The Federal Trade Commission would like to remind you that yes, you can repair your own PC.
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Get an RTX-powered OLED laptop for under $1,000
This Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is $500 off at Best Buy, including an OLED display upgrade and an RTX 4060 GPU.
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Xbox Live games are down due to sign-in problems
(Now fixed) Microsoft reported sign-in issues with its Xbox Live gaming service on Tuesday, essentially blocking gamers from signing in to and playing PC and Xbox console games that used the service.
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Amazon's Gaming Zone is bare, dull, and totally misses the mark
This "immersive" virtual shopping experience is the exact opposite of that.
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MSI's new gaming laptop is powered by a Ryzen X3D chip
The MSI Titan 18 Pro is the second laptop to be equipped with a Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, featuring AMD's 3D V-Cache.
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Is your gaming laptop running hot? Here's what you can do
Feel like your gaming laptop is overheating? Use these tips to cool it down with minimal loss to gaming performance.
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Nintendo Switch OLED deals are rare — and it's $46 off right now
Get this Nintendo Switch OLED with Joy-Cons for a superb price at Walmart while it lasts.
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Steam Summer Sale: 11 incredible deals on games worth playing
The Summer Sale is packed with great games. Overwhelmed? Check out these hand-picked winners for frugal PC gamers.
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Don’t ditch your gaming chair – upgrade it!
Gaming chairs are becoming increasingly popular. But what can you do if your current chair is no good? Simply upgrade it with these extras and ideas for accessories.
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Tested: Don't buy a Snapdragon X Elite laptop for PC gaming
How does Qualcomm's Snapdragon X integrated GPU fare against Intel's Arc graphics? We tested and compared both.
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Why 3D spatial audio is an unheralded game changer
Why 3D spatial audio is making games a zillion times more enthralling.
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Hands-on: Steam's game recording beta is already incredible
It's only in the beta version of Steam, but this free game recording tool is already well-integrated in the platform.
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Get 15 free PC games from Amazon in the leadup to Prime Day
Prime Day doesn't start until July, but Amazon is already giving away some games titles for the PC.
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Logitech's new gaming keyboard finally gets the price right
The G515 is about average for a wireless, low-profile gaming keyboard… and that's positively bargain bin by Logitech standards.
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9 vital gaming laptop settings to tweak for faster performance
To get the most out of your gaming laptop, you'll want to make these important tweaks ASAP.
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This RTX 4060-powered, 240Hz Gigabyte laptop is absurdly cheap today
The Aorus 16 is an old-fashioned beefy gaming laptop with tons of power and upgrade options, and it's on sale for $899.99 right now.
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Are there too many PC gaming handhelds now?
The Steam Deck blew the doors off the handheld PC gaming market. Now every company wants a slice of the pie.
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First Nvidia SFF card designs shown off by Asus and Zephyr
The 2.5-slot RTX 40 series cards should ease some of the troubles of building high-power PCs in ITX cases.
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Get this ultra-compact Logitech wireless keyboard for best-ever price
The Logitech MX Keys Mini is slim, portable, and can seamlessly switch between three devices.
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