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Speedlink Orios LED Gaming Mousepad Soft review
I’ll level with you: normally mouse pad reviews are pretty-much rubber stamp affairs. There’s only so much to discuss – dimensions, materials, comfort – and if the basics are done right, everything else is a matter of taste. But today, writing up my thoughts on the €35 Speedlink Orios LED, I’ve found an alarming amount…
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Speedlink Orios RGB mouse review
It’s been years since we last reviewed a Speedlink mouse, and the industry has changed substantially in that time – holey mice at ultra low weights have come into vogue, RGB lighting has become table stakes and sensors have reached an impressive standard. The Orios SL-680010-BK, Speedlink’s latest, is definitely a mouse of the times,…
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Genesis Thor 100 RGB mechanical keypad review
Genesis, a Polish gaming peripherals brand, is bringing its value-oriented lineup to the UK and invited XSR to take a look. We opted to go for one of the most interesting items in their initial offering, a mechanical gaming keypad. The idea here is to provide just the keys you need for FPS gaming, leaving…
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Roccat Kone Pure Owl-Eye review: light and affordable
We loved the flagship Kone Aimo RGBA from Roccat, so the prospect of a smaller and more affordable version in the Kone Pure that still offers the same high-end sensor and comfortable shape is an exciting one. We’ve spent the last two weeks testing the mouse; here’s what we think! Specs ROCCAT Owl-Eye optical sensor…
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HyperX Alloy FPS RGB review: God is in the detail
The HyperX Alloy FPS RGB is a mechanical gaming keyboard that should appeal to a lot of people. It has a full-size 104/105-key layout, pretty RGB illumination, a well-considered design and light, linear Speed Silver switches. Here are my thoughts after testing the keyboard for four weeks. Clean, thoughtful design The Alloy FPS RGB uses…
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Acer Predator Cestus 500 review: hard on the outside, soft on the inside
Earlier this week we looked at the Predator Aethon 500 mechanical keyboard, and now it’s time to look at its counterpart: the Cestus 500 optical mouse. This mouse has some clever ideas, including dual Omron switches, a fully ambidextrous design and magnetically attached wings, so I’m keen to give it a try. Here’s the review!…
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Predator Aethon 500 review: refined hardware, lacking software, oversized price
The Predator Aethon 500 is a full-size mechanical keyboard with clicky switches, dedicated macro and media controls and RGB backlighting. This keyboard costs $180 in the US – and even more in the UK – so does it have what it takes to stand against the best full-fat keyboards from Razer and Corsair? Let’s find…
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HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro review: near-perfect
HyperX’s Pulsefire FPS Pro is the company’s latest and greatest gaming mouse, offering everything a CS:GO, Fortnite or PUBG gamer needs to excel: a top-shelf optical sensor, a balanced design and even a stylish look. On paper it’s an absolute champion, but let’s see how it holds up in real-world testing over a two-week period.…
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Motospeed CK61 review: clicky, compact and tons of fun
This £36 keyboard is something of a marvel, coming with a compact 60% size layout, full RGB backlighting and extremely fun Box White clicky switches. The design is so modern, it even charges via USB-C. It all sounds too good to be true, but sometimes these little-known Chinese brands can produce absolutely killer products. Let’s…
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Roccat Sova review
PC gaming is brilliant, but it’s not always the most social experience — often you’re cooped up in the darkest room in the house, away from friends and family while indulging in your hobby of choice. It’d be nice to take your computer into the living room and have your friends check out your progress,…