Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Hardware Editor

Aleksha McLoughlin is the Hardware Editor for TechRadar Gaming and oversees all hardware coverage for the site. She looks after buying guides, writes hardware reviews, news, and features as well as manages the hardware team. Before joining TRG she was the Hardware Editor for sister publication GamesRadar+ and she has also been PC Guide's Hardware Specialist. She has also contributed hardware content to the likes of Trusted Reviews, The Metro, Expert Reviews, and Android Central. When she isn't working, you'll often find her in mosh pits at metal gigs and festivals or listening to whatever new black and death metal has debuted that week.

Articles by: Aleksha McLoughlin

Best PS4 accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 August 23

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PS4 accessories available from headsets, controllers, VR, storage, and more.

Tekken 2 key art featuring characters such as Jin and Heihachi

Tekken 2 and other PlayStation classics can now finally be bought on PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 August 23

Various all-star classics from the PS1 can now be bought and played on the PS5 as they are no longer locked behind PS Plus.

A goose honking in a field of roses in Untitled Goose Game

The publisher behind Untitled Goose Game is holding a new indie showcase

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 August 23

Panic, the publisher which released Untitled Goose Game, Firewatch, and the Playdate handheld is holding a showcase.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 officially teased - It's coming in November

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 8 August 23

Sledgehammer Games has officially teased Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 as the next entry in the shooter franchise.

An Asus Tuf RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC on a desk

Asus Tuf RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC review

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 August 23

Recommended

The Asus Tuf RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC is a stellar partner variant of one of the best graphics cards on the market right now.

The Steam Deck's popularity has meant Linux is the second biggest OS for Steam

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 August 23

A recent Steam hardware survey has revealed that Linux has now overtaken Mac as the second biggest OS for Steam.

Reptile in Mortal Kombat 1 in human form

Mortal Kombat 1 welcomes returning Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik to the main roster

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 August 23

The latest Mortal Kombat 1 trailer reveals Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik, an original mainstay and reps from the 3D era of the franchise.

PS5 on a blue background with Don't Miss written on the left

The PS5 is now selling for its historic lowest-ever price in best deal ever

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 7 August 23

The PS5 has received its deepest discount to date in the US with a full $50 knocked off the sticker price at Best Buy.

Death Stranding 2 art featuring Fragile and a baby dosed in a red hue

Hideo Kojima details how the pandemic completely changed Death Stranding 2

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 August 23

Six months after announcing Death Stranding 2, series creator Hideo Kojima has detailed how COVID-19 changed the sequel.

You'll soon be able to stream footage from your Xbox console straight to Discord

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 August 23

Xbox Insiders are now able to stream their gaming footage directly from the console to Discord, and you will soon, too.

Best PC controllers in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 9 August 23

Buying Guide We're rounding up all the best PC controllers available to give you the full perspective on what's ideal for your machine.

This new Xbox Series X controller is seriously cool

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 August 23

Microsoft has announced the Stormcloud Vapor Xbox Series X controller for console and PC.

Best green screen 2023 - top streaming aides

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 8 September 23

Buying Guide The best green screens can really elevate your stream to new heights whether you're gaming or just chatting. These are all our top picks.

This Xbox Series X deal is still going - save $50 on the console and get it for a lowest price ever

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 3 August 23

Lowest ever Dell is currently offering the Xbox Series X for its lowest-ever price with a $50 discount for a limited time.

New PS5 beta software will finally let you use 8TB SSDs and Dolby Atmos

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 August 23

A new beta firmware update for the PS5 will allow PS5 SSDs of up to 8TB which is double the current maximum amount.

Geras confirmed for Mortal Kombat 1 with new 'Keepers of Time' trailer

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 July 23

Geras, a fan-favorite character introduced in the previous title, has been announced to be returning in Mortal Kombat 1.

Pokémon Match Battle seems to be returning as the latest McDonald's promotion

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 July 23

This year's McDonald's Pokémon collaboration appears to have leaked online revealing which cards are up for grabs.

Where to buy Pokémon Go Plus+ at the cheapest prices in the US and the UK

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 1 August 23

We're showing you where to buy the Pokémon Go Plus+ device in the US and the UK to get you up to speed with the game.

Where to pre-order Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle and DualSense Controller

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 4 September 23

We're bringing you all the retailers we expect to see the Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle, controller, and side plates arrive at.

Why Mortal Kombat 1 will have the best roster of fighters in the series to date

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 July 23

Mortal Kombat 1 takes a new angle on established canon with exciting new additions and changes.

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart PS5 game deals

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart receives Steam Deck verification

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 27 July 23

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has been rated as "Great on Deck" which means it's ideal for Valve's Steam Deck handheld.

Microsoft has just launched a brand new Xbox Series X dashboard

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 26 July 23

After user feedback, Microsoft has rolled out a brand new Xbox Series X dashboard which brings sweeping new UI upgrades.

It looks like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been teased by Sledgehammer Games

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 26 July 23

Sledgehammer Games has seemingly teased that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 could be next in the annual line-up.

Xbox Series X users will soon be able to map keyboard keys to their controllers

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 25 July 23

A new Xbox Series X update for Xbox Insiders has been rolled out which allows users to use keyboard keys on controllers.

Best HDMI cable for PS5 in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 8 September 23

We're rounding up all the best HDMI cables for PS5 from budget options to higher-end offerings in different form factors.

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