Articles by Damien McFerran

Best tablet for kids 2021 including Amazon Fire 7, Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition and iPad 10.2 (2021)

Best tablet for kids 2022: the top picks for children

By Damien McFerran published 1 February 22

Updated A tablet is every parent's favorite childminder, but which one is best for your precious offspring? We round up the best kids tablet options.

6 games console flops that gave gaming a bad name

By Damien McFerran published 10 November 21

Golden Joysticks 2021 Game over, man, game over - the worst-ever consoles revealed.

The ultimate console war: How Sony beat Nintendo and Sega at their own game

By Damien McFerran published 10 November 21

Golden Joysticks 2021 PlayStation may rule the roost now, but the story of how Sony very nearly partnered with Nintendo instead is a fascinating one.

Is the SNES the best games console of all time, ever?

By Damien McFerran last updated 9 November 21

Golden Joysticks 2021 Is the 16-bit Super Nintendo king of the consoles?

Fitbit Ace 2 review

By Damien McFerran last updated 11 March 21

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Updated The Fitbit Ace 2 is a simple kids' fitness tracker designed to encourage healthier habits, without it seeming like a chore.

Switch Pro: developers tell us what they want from the rumored Switch upgrade

By Damien McFerran published 25 January 20

In Depth We spoke to Nintendo Switch developers about what they really want to see from the rumored Switch Pro.

Zelda BOTW 2: our hopes for the Breath of the Wild sequel

By Damien McFerran published 13 January 20

In Depth How Nintendo can make the Switch's most eagerly-awaited game even better than its forerunner.

All the SNES Mini's games: ranked from worst to best

By Damien McFerran published 10 July 19

UPDATED We've been through the retro console to work out which games you need to start with, and which you need to avoid.

Fitbit Ace review

By Damien McFerran published 21 November 18

Updated Do your kids want a fitness tracker? The first one from Fitbit is here, and it's called the Ace.

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review

By Damien McFerran published 15 November 18

Updated The ZenPad 3S 10 looks a lot like an iPad and has a great screen to match, but costs far less than Apple's latest.

Pokemon Let's Go review: Pikachu and Eevee head up solid Switch remake

By Damien McFerran published 13 November 18

We tried out the nostalgic game on Nintendo Switch – and we had a blast.

When will the smartphone die?

By Damien McFerran published 26 September 18

It's hard to imagine life without our smartphones, but it's likely they'll one day go the way of the gadgets they so successfully replaced.

Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit review

By Damien McFerran published 13 September 18

Planes, submarines, and automobiles: three fun new cardboard peripherals for the Nintendo Switch.

How 5G will make our streaming dreams come true

By Damien McFerran published 8 September 18

How far are we from an always-on mobile signal that eliminates buffering and load times?

Limits to innovation – how far can smartphone design evolve?

By Damien McFerran published 4 September 18

Smartphone designers are trying to come up with the next big evolution in design, and it's not easy.

Folding phones: the future of the smartphone, or just another fad?

By Damien McFerran published 3 September 18

Folding phones are set to be big news over the next year –here's how far we've come.

We've learned from our mistakes and can make HubblePhone a reality, says Turing CEO

By Damien McFerran published 15 August 18

In depth We ask Turing's CEO about past troubles and why this time things will be different.

SNK Neo Geo Mini review

By Damien McFerran published 7 August 18

Pre-loaded with games, this is an arcade in the palm of your hand.

Say hello to the DIY Game Boy clone that could revolutionise handheld gaming

By Damien McFerran published 28 July 18

In Depth Hands-on with the Clockwork GameShell, the console you build yourself.

Studio19 Solo E500X-EQ review

By Damien McFerran published 20 July 18

A tad expensive, the Studio19 Solo E500X-EQ punches above its weight and offers impressive sound with incredible bass.

HTC Desire 12 Plus review

By Damien McFerran published 3 July 18

The HTC Desire 12 Plus does everything it needs to at the price, but struggles to rise above the competition.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (Nintendo Switch) review

By Damien McFerran published 30 June 18

Blazkowicz comes out all guns blazing in this technically impressive port.

What worked and what didn't at Ubisoft's E3 2018 conference

By Damien McFerran published 12 June 18

E3 2018 Dancing pandas, dastardly pirates, toy spaceships and the maker of Mario. We look at how Ubisoft did this year.

OJO Projector for Nintendo Switch review

By Damien McFerran published 9 June 18

The Switch's first dedicated projector lets you take the big-screen with you.

Nokia 7 Plus review

By Damien McFerran published 22 May 18

The Nokia 7 Plus offers high-end features without the price, but some concessions have been made.