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HUB 01
Handhelds & Steam Deck
Accessories for the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go — ranked, priced live, and honest about which ones you can skip.
Roundups (13)
- The Best Controllers for Steam Deck
- The Best Lenovo Legion Go Accessories
- The Best Power Banks for Steam Deck
- The Best ROG Ally Accessories
- The Best ROG Ally Cases
- The Best ROG Ally Docks
- The Best ROG Ally Power Banks
- The Best SD Cards for Steam Deck
- The Best SSDs for Steam Deck
- The Best Steam Deck Accessories
- The Best Steam Deck Cases
- The Best Steam Deck Docks
- The Best Steam Deck Screen Protectors
Head to head (1)
Buyer's guides & how-tos (19)
- Can the Steam Deck Play AAA Games?
- How to Clean a Steam Deck
- How to Connect a Controller to a Steam Deck
- How to Connect a Steam Deck to a TV
- How to Fix Steam Deck Wi-Fi Issues
- How to Format an SD Card for the Steam Deck
- How to Improve Steam Deck Battery Life
- How to Install an SSD in a Steam Deck
- How to Set Up Your Steam Deck
- Is the ROG Ally Worth It?
- Is the Steam Deck Worth It?
- ROG Ally vs Legion Go: Which Windows Handheld?
- ROG Ally X vs ROG Ally
- Steam Deck Cooling: What Actually Helps
- Steam Deck OLED vs LCD
- Steam Deck Storage Explained: Why That Fast SD Card Isn't
- Steam Deck vs Gaming Laptop
- Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch
- Steam Deck: SD Card vs SSD Upgrade
HUB 02
Gaming Audio
Headsets, earbuds and the physics of hearing someone before they hear you.
Roundups (16)
- The Best Audio for Steam Deck and Handhelds
- The Best Bluetooth Gaming Headsets
- The Best Cheap Gaming Headsets
- The Best Gaming Earbuds and IEMs
- The Best Gaming Headsets for Hearing Footsteps
- The Best Gaming Headsets for Nintendo Switch
- The Best Gaming Headsets for PC
- The Best Gaming Headsets for PS5
- The Best Gaming Headsets for Xbox
- The Best Gaming Headsets Under $200
- The Best Gaming Headsets Under $50
- The Best Headsets for FPS Gaming
- The Best Microphones for Gaming
- The Best Open-Back Headphones for Gaming
- The Best Wired Gaming Headsets
- The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets
Buyer's guides & how-tos (27)
- Condenser vs Dynamic Microphone
- Do You Need a DAC or Amp for Gaming?
- Gaming Headset Mic Not Working: A Fix-It Guide
- Gaming Headset vs Earbuds for Gaming
- Gaming Headset vs Headphones + Mic
- Gaming Headset vs Speakers: Which Is Better for Gaming?
- Headphone Impedance and Amps, Explained
- How to Choose a Gaming Headset: A Buyer's Guide
- How to Choose a Gaming Microphone
- How to Clean Gaming Headset Earpads
- How to Connect a Gaming Headset to a PC
- How to Connect a Headset to PS5 and Xbox
- How to Fix a Gaming Headset With No Sound
- How to Fix a Headset With Sound in One Ear
- How to Fix a Quiet Mic
- How to Fix Headset Crackling and Static
- How to Reduce Background Noise on Your Mic
- How to Set Up a Gaming Microphone
- How to Stop a Mic From Echoing
- Is 7.1 Virtual Surround Better Than Stereo for Footsteps?
- Noise Cancelling vs Noise Isolating
- Open Back vs Closed Back for Gaming
- USB vs 3.5mm Gaming Headset
- USB vs XLR Microphone
- Why You Can't Hear Footsteps
- Wired vs Wireless Gaming Headset
- Wireless Headset Latency, Explained
HUB 03
Best Value
The gear that costs a fraction of the flagship and does most of the same job. We will tell you when the cheap one is good enough.
Roundups (38)
- The Best 1080p Gaming Monitors
- The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors
- The Best 144Hz Gaming Monitors
- The Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors
- The Best 27-Inch Gaming Monitors
- The Best 4K Gaming Monitors
- The Best 8BitDo Controllers
- The Best Controllers for Nintendo Switch
- The Best Controllers for Xbox
- The Best Gaming Controllers Under $50
- The Best Gaming Gifts Under $25
- The Best Gaming Gifts Under $50
- The Best Gaming Headsets Under $100
- The Best Gaming Keyboards Under $100
- The Best Gaming Keyboards Under $50
- The Best Gaming Mice for FPS
- The Best Gaming Mice for Small Hands
- The Best Gaming Mice Under $100
- The Best Gaming Mice Under $30
- The Best Gaming Mice Under $50
- The Best Gaming Monitors for PS5
- The Best Gaming Monitors Under $150
- The Best Gaming Monitors Under $200
- The Best Gaming Monitors Under $300
- The Best Gaming Monitors Under $500
- The Best Gaming Mouse Pads
- The Best Gifts for Gamers Under $100
- The Best Hall-Effect Controllers
- The Best Hot-Swappable Keyboards
- The Best Lightweight Gaming Mice
- The Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboards
- The Best PC Controllers
- The Best TKL Gaming Keyboards
- The Best Webcams for Streaming
- The Best Wired Gaming Mice
- The Best Wireless Controllers
- The Best Wireless Gaming Keyboards
- The Best Wireless Gaming Mice
Buyer's guides & how-tos (86)
- 1080p vs 1440p for Gaming
- 1440p vs 4K for Gaming
- 144Hz vs 240Hz: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
- 240Hz vs 360Hz Gaming Monitor
- 60Hz vs 144Hz: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
- Anti-Ghosting and N-Key Rollover, Explained
- Are Third-Party Controllers Worth It?
- Are Ultrawide Monitors Good for Gaming?
- Bluetooth vs 2.4GHz Wireless for Gaming
- Can You Use a PS5 Controller on PC?
- Curved vs Flat Monitor for Gaming
- Do Mouse Feet Matter?
- Do You Need a Mechanical Keyboard for Gaming?
- DualSense vs Xbox Wireless Controller
- G-SYNC vs FreeSync: Which VRR Do You Need?
- Gaming Desk Setup and Cable Management
- Gaming Keyboard Sizes: Full, TKL, 75%, 65%, 60%
- Gaming Monitor vs TV for Gaming
- Gaming Mouse DPI, Explained
- Hall Effect vs Potentiometer Sticks
- Hard vs Soft Mousepad
- Hot-Swappable Keyboards, Explained
- How to Build a Gaming Setup: A Beginner's Guide
- How to Calibrate a Game Controller
- How to Check Your Monitor's Refresh Rate
- How to Choose a Gaming Controller
- How to Choose a Gaming Keyboard
- How to Choose a Gaming Monitor
- How to Choose a Gaming Mouse
- How to Choose a Webcam for Streaming and Calls
- How to Clean a Controller
- How to Clean a Gaming Monitor
- How to Clean a Gaming Mouse
- How to Clean a Mechanical Keyboard
- How to Connect a Controller to a Nintendo Switch
- How to Connect a Controller to a PC
- How to Connect a Controller to a Phone
- How to Fix a Controller That Won't Charge
- How to Fix a Controller That Won't Connect
- How to Fix a Flickering Monitor
- How to Fix a Monitor That Says No Signal
- How to Fix a Mouse That Double-Clicks
- How to Fix a Sticky Keyboard Key
- How to Fix a Wireless Mouse That Keeps Disconnecting
- How to Fix Controller Input Lag
- How to Fix Controller Stick Drift
- How to Fix Keyboard Chatter
- How to Fix Monitor Ghosting
- How to Fix Mouse Lag and Stutter
- How to Fix Screen Tearing in Games
- How to Lubricate Keyboard Switches
- How to Reduce Input Lag
- How to Remap Controller Buttons
- How to Set Mouse DPI and Sensitivity for Gaming
- How to Set Up a Gaming Monitor
- Input Lag vs Response Time
- IPS vs VA for Gaming
- Is 240Hz Worth It for Gaming?
- Is HDR Worth It for Gaming?
- Lightweight vs Heavy Gaming Mouse
- Mechanical Keyboard Switch Types, Explained
- Membrane vs Mechanical Keyboard for Gaming
- Monitor Panel Types Explained: IPS vs VA vs OLED
- Mouse Grip Styles Explained: Palm vs Claw vs Fingertip
- Mouse Polling Rate, Explained
- OLED vs IPS for Gaming
- Optical vs Laser Mouse Sensors
- Optical vs Mechanical Switches
- PBT vs ABS Keycaps
- Refresh Rate Explained
- Should I Turn On V-Sync?
- TN vs IPS Gaming Monitor
- What Are Controller Back Buttons?
- What Are Keyboard Stabilizers?
- What Do You Need to Start Streaming?
- What Is a Controller Deadzone?
- What Is Monitor Overdrive?
- What Is Monitor Response Time?
- What Is Mouse Acceleration, and Why Do Gamers Turn It Off?
- What Is Mouse Lift-Off Distance?
- What Resolution Should I Game At?
- What Size Monitor for Gaming?
- What Size Mousepad Do I Need?
- Wired vs Wireless Controller for Gaming
- Wired vs Wireless Gaming Keyboard
- Wired vs Wireless Gaming Mouse
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