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Nintendo says your old Switch HDMI cable "isn't compatible" with the Switch 2, but I'd argue that's not strictly true or helpful
By Phil Hayton published
News Nintendo says your old Switch HDMI cable isn't compatible with Switch 2, but since that's not strictly true, I'm here to clear things up about TV connectivity.

"I did lick it once, but never again": Nintendo Switch 2 devs confirm the new game cartridges still taste bad, and they "can't believe" you sickos are taste-testing them
By Dustin Bailey published
News "We have indeed made it so that if it enters your mouth, you'll spit it out"

NZXT Player Three PC review: “Some of the best and quietest cooling of any prebuilt gaming PC”
By Duncan Robertson published
Review There’s no way around it; NZXT’s Player Three PC is an excellent prebuilt gaming rig that has great cooling and even better GPU/CPU combinations.

Nintendo confirms Switch 2's new Joy-Con 2 controllers are "not Hall effect sticks," and all our fears about Joy-Con drift are still here
By Dustin Bailey published
News "They're not Hall Effect sticks, but they feel really good"

The best gaming handheld 2025: my top portable PC and console recommendations
By Phil Hayton last updated
Hardware Here are the best gaming handheld options in 2024, including the Nintendo Switch, portable PCs like the Steam Deck, and other systems we've put to the test.

Switch 2 HDR explained
By Phil Hayton published
Feature Here's a breakdown of Switch 2 HDR and things to consider when using the feature in handheld and docked mode, including TV and monitor specs pointers.

Best gaming earbuds 2025: top in-ear headphones
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Audio We're rounding up all the best gaming earbuds available from up and down the price spectrum.

Best PS5 external hard drives 2025: excellent portable SSD and HDD options
By Rosalie Newcombe last updated
Buying guide We've been hands-on with all the latest storage upgrades so you can find the best PS5 external hard drive for your system.
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