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Bought an Xbox One X instead of an Xbox Series X? You probably only have yourself to blame Opinion: Learn from your mistakes
Tetris Effect
Games of the Generation: Tetris Effect reshapes the classic puzzle game Who says you can't reinvent the wheel?
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a fine remake of an open-world classic Opinion: If you like story-driven open-world games, this is a treat

Latest news

Vampyr PS Plus games

PlayStation Plus October 2020: all the free PS Plus games you can get this month

By Vic Hood, Stephen Lambrechts, Nick Pino, Adam Vjestica, Henry St Leger

Updated Need for Speed: Payback and Vampyr are your free PS Plus games for October 2020.

Gaming
Best Linux distro for gaming

Best Linux distro for gaming in 2020

By Shashank Sharma, Nick Peers, Nate Drake

TechRadar Pro

Updated We pick out the very best gaming editions of distros, which come loaded with games, and the means to grab more.

Operating systems
Charge your Nintendo Switch

Charge your Nintendo Switch every six months or you might damage it – here's why

By Adam Vjestica

Nintendo has urged Nintendo Switch owners to make sure they charge their device every six months to avoid damaging the hybrid console.

Gaming

Demon's Souls Digital Deluxe Edition on PS5 gives you better weapons and armor – for a price

By Henry St Leger

Demon's Souls is one of the most anticipated PS5 launch titles, and we've now got a better look at the game's massive bosses.

Gaming
Xbox Game Bar

Is your PC game chugging in Windows 10? Xbox Game Bar makes it easy to free up system resources

By Darren Allan

No more faffing around dropping to the desktop to access Task Manager, because it’s right there integrated in the Bar.

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Latest reviews

Oculus Quest 2 review

By Gerald Lynch

Best in Class

Oculus Quest 2 is the best that mobile VR has ever been – and gives wired alternatives a run for their money too.

Gaming
PS4 Pro review

PS4 Pro review

By Nick Pino, Stephen Lambrechts

Updated Can the PlayStation 4 Pro hold its own against Microsoft's Xbox One X powerhouse? Find out here.

Games consoles
Nintendo Switch Lite review

Nintendo Switch Lite review

By Vic Hood

We're impressed with Nintendo's compact alternative to its hybrid console.

Gaming
Nintendo Switch review

Nintendo Switch review

By Jon Porter

Updated Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that's fantastic for home use and playing on the go – truly the best of both worlds.

Games consoles
PlayStation Now review

PlayStation Now review

By Nick Pino, Henry St Leger

Updated The verdict is in, but PlayStation Now keeps on evolving with a growing library of games – and now offline play.

Gaming

Latest How Tos

Amazon Luna

How to register for the Amazon Luna games streaming service

By Tom Bedford, David Lumb

Amazon Luna is in early access right now for people in the US - here's how to get yourself an invite.

Gaming
connect a PS4 controller to PC

How to use the PS4 DualShock 4 controller on a PC

By Matt Hanson

Updated We'll show you how to connect a PS4 controller to PC via USB and over Bluetooth.

Computing

How to run your old PC games on Windows 10

By Robert Zak

PC Gaming Week 2020 Bring your golden oldies back to life and better than ever.

Gaming
How to turn a second hand PC into a gaming beast

How to turn a second hand PC into a gaming beast

By Alex Cox

PC Gaming Week 2020 Here's how you can build a console-beating, Fortnite-friendly budget PC.

Computing
Valorant

Valorant: ranks, characters and how to download

By Adam Vjestica, Vic Hood, Andi Hamilton

Updated Here's what you need to know about Valorant, Riot Games' latest title and promising CS:GO rival.

Computing
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