Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Hardware Editor

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Aleksha McLoughlin is the Hardware Editor for TechRadarGaming and looks after all hardware coverage for the gaming vertical of the site. Prior to joining TRG, she was the Hardware Editor for sister publication GamesRadar+. You’ll also find her hardware coverage and reviews for online publications such as Trusted Reviews, Android Central, The Metro, PC Guide, and Expert Reviews. Outside of gaming, she’s also contributed to the BBC and No Clean Singing, too. In her spare time, you'll often find her at metal gigs and festivals listening to various different shades of black and death metal.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Dead Space review - redefining a survival horror classic

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 February 23

Review The Dead Space remake is a faithful, brutal, and atmospheric survival horror masterpiece that honors the series' legacy.

Best wired gaming headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 February 23

Buying Guide We’ve rounded up the best wired gaming headsets that work on any device with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Best PS5 headsets - PS5 Pulse 3D wireless headset

Best PS5 headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 February 23

Buying Guide The best PS5 headsets you can buy in 2023, from budget powerhouses to standout flagship models.

How to install an M.2 SSD in your PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 February 23

How To Considering an SSD for your PS5 but not sure where to start? We're taking you through step-by-step with this guide.

The best VR headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 February 23

Buying Guide The best VR headsets for taking your gaming experiences into immersive virtual worlds.

PS5 update means the console is catching up with Xbox Series X framerates

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 February 23

Sony has rolled out beta firmware that enables VRR in 1440p even for unsupported games for a faster experience.

Isaac Clarke struggles in the Dead Space remake

Buy the Dead Space remake if you want to see what the PS5 controller can do

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 February 23

The Dead Space remake features some of the best use of adaptive triggers and haptic feedback in any PS5 game yet.

Best PS5 accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 February 23

Buying Guide The best PS5 accessories can better your gaming sessions with enhanced audio, convenient charging solutions and more.

Best handheld games consoles: Nintendo Switch next to the Evercade EXP

Best handheld games consoles in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 February 23

Buying Guide Don’t bother with the rest; these are the best handheld games consoles you can buy in 2023.

The best SD cards for Switch for 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 February 23

Buying Guide The best SD cards for Switch greatly increase storage space, allowing you to download even more games.

The best SSD for PS5 in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 February 23

We've listed all the best SSD for PS5 models available on the market today to suit all preferences and budgets.

The best monitors for PS5 in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 February 23

Buying Guide The best monitors for PS5 allow you to get closer to the action onscreen and take advantage of the console's visual prowess.

Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know about the long-rumored Switch successor

By Vic Hood published 1 February 23

Updated News of a Nintendo Switch 2 continues to circulate, but exactly how far away are we from a hybrid handheld-console sequel?

Best PS4 controllers - Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro

The best PS4 controllers in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 February 23

Buying Guide The best PS4 controllers you can buy right now encompass budget pads all the way to Pro-feature powerhouses.

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 February 23

Buying Guide We're bringing you all the best Xbox Series X headsets currently available to suit all budgets and preferences.

I wasn't expecting Dead Space's worst mission to get fixed like this

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 February 23

One of the more frustrating parts of the original Dead Space is now much more enjoyable thanks to a clever subversion.

Best PS5 controllers in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 January 23

Buying guide We're bringing you our definitive list of the best PS5 controllers on the market in 2023.

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The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 30 January 23

Buying Guide Interested in a gaming TV replacement? The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2023 are the perfect alternative.

You shouldn't bother with a PS5 Pro controller, the DualSense is just too good

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 January 23

I’ve had my hands on some of the most high-profile PS5 pro controllers, and none can compare to the DualSense.

The best Xbox One headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 January 23

Buying Guide The best Xbox One headsets suit a variety of needs and budgets. Find out which ones are worth your money here.

Best PS5 external hard drives in 2023

By Mike Jennings published 27 January 23

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Buying Guide We've rounded up the best PS5 external hard drives on the market in 2023.

Best PS4 headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 January 23

What are the best PS4 headsets? Our buying guide offers expert and tested advice.

Thanks to the PS5 controller, you really feel the dismemberment in Dead Space

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 26 January 23

The Dead Space remake is right around the corner, and Sony has detailed how the game uses the PS5 hardware.

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro review

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 26 January 23

Review The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro is a premium wired gaming headset that sounds as good as it looks.

I didn't want a Dead Space remake until I replayed the original

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 26 January 23

The original Dead Space is a classic but it's not aged well over the years, a remake will revive it.

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