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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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Blue Yeti review: the ultimate £120 microphone
When it comes to tech reviews, it’s rare to cover products that are more than a few months old — maybe a year at the absolute most. Yet today, we’re looking at an almost uniquely enduring piece of technology, which first debuted in 2009: the Blue Microphones Yeti. This USB microphone is billed as ‘the…
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Speedlink Obsidia ergonomic gaming mouse review
The Speedlink Obsidia is a cuter, rounder version of the common gaming rodent. The Pikachu of gaming mice, if you will. The different shape is designed to offer an ergonomic advantage, but inside you’ll still find as many high-grade components as a more traditional gaming mouse. It sounds like a promising combination; let’s put it to…
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Speedlink CRIPT Ultra Thin Mousepad review
Today we’re looking at Speedlink’s super thin mousepad, the CRIPT. This particular mousepad is decorated with a fetching blue / green camouflage, allowing it to stand out proudly on desks of uniform colours. Let’s get right into the review! Unboxing The CRIPT is packed flat, unlike most mousepads on the market. Inside the box, you’ll…
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Fnatic Duel modular gaming headset review: TMA-2 goes esports
The Fnatic Duel is something special: a modular gaming headset. That means you can set it up as a lightweight set of headphones for your smartphone, or as a more immersive headset for gaming at your PC. The headphones have an impressive sonic pedigree as well, as they’re actually a rebranded version of AIAIAI’s well-regarded TMA-2 headphones.…
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Sound Blaster Evo Wireless review: Bluetooth headphones for gamers
It isn’t often that you find Bluetooth headphones for gamers, but that’s exactly what you get with the Creative Sound Blaster Evo Wireless. They cost a fair chunk of change at £50, so we’re hoping for great sound and solid build quality in addition to the flexibility offered by a triple-mode 3.5mm, USB and Bluetooth headset.…
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QPAD 8K laser gaming mouse review: Swedish superlatives
Today we’re looking at the QPAD 8K, a laser gaming mouse. The 8K includes a high-DPI laser sensor, fancy RGB lighting and a ergonomic five-finger grip. It’s been a long time since we’ve reviewed a QPAD mouse, so I’m curious to see what I’ve been missing!
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Need a hand in Resident Evil 6?
Resident Evil 6 has landed and so has its official strategy guide from Brady Games. While not everyone is the kind of person to make use of such a thing, completionists will find it handy as it includes details on all the items, maps of all the areas, information on weapons and even guides on beating…
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Mini-ITX Gaming HTPC: building the ultimate powerhouse
Introduction What’s good about a gaming rig is that it usually functions as a HTPC pretty much perfectly. The downside is the size, heat production and possibly noise issues of a gaming rig in comparison to an HTPC; so I set out on a journey to bring the best of both worlds together! Today we’re…
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Tt eSPORTS Challenger Ultimate
Thermaltake have gone the extra mile with their latest Tt e-Sports branded Challenger series, the Challenger Ultimate. Representing just about everything you’d want out of a gaming keyboard, from the glowing keys to…a fan for some reason. Oh well. More fans means more power, right?