16 Best PlayStation 5 Accessories (2024): SSD Storage, Headsets, Controllers, 120-Hz TVs

It’s not as hard to buy a new PlayStation 5 as it used to be, but its capabilities are still impressive. The cybernetic clamshell tower of a console is packed to the gills with killer hardware. It can run games in native 4K, hit frame rates in excess of 120 frames per second, and output … Read more

Give Us an Xbox Handheld Already

Microsoft is gearing up for a big holiday season at the end of this year. During yesterday’s much-hyped Official Xbox Podcast, Xbox president Sarah Bond teased news regarding the company’s hardware, as well as its plans for its next-gen gaming devices. “What we’re really focused on there is delivering the largest technical leap you will … Read more

Nex Playground Review: Family Fun and Gimmicky Games

Family fun is covered, and these games are all pretty active, but the Nex Playground also offers actual workouts with NexGym Fitness. I like the visual style here, with an instructor appearing to demo each exercise, and the camera tracks your form fairly well, though you have to be careful to stand in the correct … Read more

The new Astro A50 X headset switches between your consoles and PC using HDMI passthrough

Logitech’s Astro gaming brand has a new flagship gaming headset that costs more than some whole-ass consoles, and it’s designed to simultaneously play nice across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X / S, and PC with a single button press. But the $379.99 Astro A50 X doesn’t do all of this with simply plebeian technology like … Read more

Steam Deck SSD Upgrade: How to, Instructions, Parts, Photos

As a PC gamer, you’ve likely already felt the pain that is the ever-increasing file size of today’s games—Baldur’s Gate 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are each around 150 gigabytes, for example. These giant games become even more of a hassle on portable consoles like Valve’s Steam Deck. Huge file sizes don’t have to … Read more

Best Early Black Friday Nintendo Switch Deals: Save on Consoles, Games and Storage

Updated Nov. 23, 2023 5:26 p.m. PT Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Why You Can Trust CNET Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space CNET’s expert staff … Read more

Best Black Friday gifts for gamers 2023: Consoles, accessories, new releases, and more

Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving … Read more

Best Nintendo Switch Deals: Big Savings on Games, Accessories and Refurb Consoles

While we’re starting to see more competition in the handheld gaming market, the Nintendo Switch is still our absolute favorite console out there at the moment. Originally released back in 2017, it’s getting a little long in the tooth — and there are rumors that a new Nintendo Switch 2 may be hitting shelves next year … Read more

Best Steam Deck Accessories (2023): Docks, Battery, Storage

When it comes to portable PC gaming, the Steam Deck is the top choice for a few reasons. It has a great mix of performance, battery life, and affordability. Plus, when it comes to the handheld-friendly interface and number of games available, it’s hard to beat. Valve, the company that makes the Steam Deck, has … Read more

13 Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC (2023): Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile

Genshin Impact, somewhat uniquely, supports cross-saving as well. So if you decide to play on your phone for a little while, you can keep all your progress when you go back to your console. It’s a nice addition that makes this title one of those rare games where you can play anywhere with anyone and … Read more