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Rear three-quarter view of Lenovo LOQ Essential Gen 9 open on desk with pink wall in background

The best budget gaming laptop in 2026: TechRadar's top tested picks for affordable gaming on the go

By Christian Guyton Last updated

Updated After testing some of the best budget gaming laptops on the market right now, these are my top picks.

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SteamBoy close-up on controller and buttons

Redditor turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy, and now everyone wants one

By Darren Allan Published

'I would totally back something like this on Kickstarter': Redditor turns Steam Deck into a Game Boy, and the 'SteamBoy' has gone down a storm.

Steam Deck
Alienware 15 (2026) gaming laptop on a wooden desk

Alienware 15 (2026) review: exceptional performance at a remarkable price... just ignore the single-channel RAM

By Zak Storey Published

"Budget" and "Alienware". Polar opposites? Maybe, but this latest 15-inch gaming laptop from the premium brand has enough performance to keep even the most die-hard of value gaming enthusiasts happy.

Gaming Laptops

How can a gaming (and study) laptop only weigh 2.25kg? 10 questions about the Alienware 15

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The Alienware 15 proves that you can fit a great PC inside your backpack

Two desktop PCs in retro fighter game

I pitted my dream PC from 2017 against an RTX 5090 monster in 2026 in a fight to the death - here's what happened

By Reece Bithrey Published

10 years is a long time in computing, so how does one of the most powerful PCs of 2017 fare against 2026's best hardware?

Gaming PCs
Christopher Mitchell's build next to trains rushing past, including an LNER that'll use the real version.

This mad lad built the world's most elaborate Train Simulator controller

By Hamish Hector Published

Think your train simulator is impressive? This custom-made UK Class 80x cabin recreation uses real train parts for next-level accuracy.

Computer Gaming Accessories
Bazzite PC running on Corsair Xeneon Edge screen

I want to ditch Windows 11 for Bazzite, but a few drawbacks are stopping me

By Isaiah Williams Published

Bazzite is almost the perfect Windows 11 replacement for my main gaming PC, but I can't make the jump just yet.

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Gif of retro PC

I Built a '90s-Inspired Retro Gaming PC to make computing fun again — here's how

By Matt Hanson Published

I’m sick of the current state of technology, so I’m turning my gaming rig into a retro PC (and giving Windows 11 a Windows 95 makeover) so I can pretend computing is fun again.

Windows PCs
Alienware 15 laptop

6 ways Alienware 15 proves that a great gaming laptop doesn't have to break the bank

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Alienware 15 stays true to Alienware's top-notch gaming DNA and gives you great performance in a portable, affordable package.

HP Omen 16 Slim gaming laptop

HP Omen 16 Slim review

By Jeremy Laird Published

The HP Omen 16 Slim does a surprisingly good job of the currently almost impossible task of serving up decent laptop gaming at an affordable price.

Gaming Laptops
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