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Independent gaming tech reviews and buying advice for real setups, real budgets and the way our members actually play.

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Products earn their place through testing, member experience and long-term value.

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Tech worth considering

A measured shortlist of products worth a closer look. Kept current as recommendations, availability and community experience change.

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Gaming mouse

Logitech G502 X

Best all-rounder
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Controller

8BitDo Ultimate 2C

Best value controller
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Headset

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5

Community favourite
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Mechanical keyboard

Keychron C3 Pro

Best budget keyboard
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Gaming monitor

AOC Gaming 24G4XED

Best entry display
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Storage upgrade

WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB

Best performance upgrade
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Reviews and explainers

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MiceThree reliable gaming mice under £60 review
REVIEW / 01

Three reliable gaming mice under £60

8.6/10

Community-tested choices without the marketing noise.

Updated 18 July 2026Read the full review
DisplaysWhat refresh rate do you actually need? review
REVIEW / 02

What refresh rate do you actually need?

8.2/10

A straightforward guide for PC and console players.

Updated 16 July 2026Read the full review
ControllersOur most-used controllers review
REVIEW / 03

Our most-used controllers

8.4/10

What members use, what lasts and who each option suits.

Updated 14 July 2026Read the full review

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Three months with a budget controller review
Controllers · Member review7.9/10

Three months with a budget controller

A member’s honest account of what held up, what became annoying and whether spending more would have helped.

Northstar · 16 July 2026Read full review