Articles by Aleksha McLoughlin, Hardware Editor

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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

How Final Fantasy 16 is fully embracing PS5 hardware to be the best one yet

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 March 23

Final Fantasy 16 benefits from the PS5's hardware to deliver the boldest and most detailed RPG adventure yet.

Corsair K70 RGB OPX review: the optical-mechanical keyboard to beat

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 March 23

The Corsair K70 RGB OPX features best-in-class optical switches that gives you quiet percision and control.

Microsoft launches a Mandalorian Xbox Series X and you can't buy it

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 March 23

Microsoft has launched Xbox Series X and Series S consoles based on the Mandalorian show, and they can't be bought.

Sony's selling so many PS5s it's become AMD's biggest GPU buyer

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 2 March 23

Sony has become one of AMD’s biggest historic backers thanks to the PS5’s continued market dominance.

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has its framerates confirmed on console

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 2 March 23

The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been confirmed to be targetting 60fps on Xbox Series X and PS5.

The Outer Worlds on PS5 and Xbox Series X is finally the game it should have been

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 February 23

The Outer Worlds is getting an enhanced edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X with 4K support and more improvements.

Mortal Kombat 12 gets announced in the worst way possible

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 February 23

After years of radio silence, Mortal Kombat 12 has finally been officially confirmed by its publisher but not in the best way.

PS5 and Xbox Series X on a gradient background

It's time to stop holding the Xbox Series X and PS5 back with cross-gen games

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 23 February 23

As it’s now so much easier to get an Xbox Series X or PS5, so it’s time to let the Xbox One and PS4 die.

Money saving Xbox Series X update now available to all console users

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 23 February 23

The ‘Carbon Aware’ update has launched for all Xbox Series X users after previously only being available to Beta Insiders.

PS5 3D Audio explained: how this technology brings games to life

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 21 February 23

The PS5’s 3D audio makes games more immersive on the platform, and we’re telling you exactly how it works.

Victrix Pro BFG review - Better value than the DualSense Edge

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 20 February 23

The Victrix Pro BFG PS5 controller takes a wildly different approach to the competition and ends up as one of the best.

Sony reportedly working on PS5 earbuds that could rival Apple Airpods

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 February 23

New wireless earphones specifically engineered for the PS5 could be coming in the next year.

This Xbox Series X and PS5 Souls-like game gets its performance confirmed

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 13 February 23

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, the upcoming game from the Nioh developers, has its performance confirmed on consoles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - Pretty in pink at a premium

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.

Scuf Reflex Pro review - Highly customizable but costly

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 20 January 23

The Scuf Reflex Pro is billed as 'the first high-performance controller for PS5' but how does it hold up in 2023?

This long-delayed shooter finally has PS5 and Xbox Series X performance confirmed

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 18 January 23

Atomic Heart’s performance modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X have been detailed by developer Mundfish.

PlayStation 5 with its controller next to a TV

You can now stop your PS5's mega beep from waking up the neighborhood

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 18 January 23

PS5 gamers have found a way to stop the console from making its loud beep on start-up through clever usage of the PS app.

I'm going to turn on the feature that makes Dead Space run at 30 FPS on PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 17 January 23

The Dead Space remake will launch with two graphics modes on Xbox Series X and PS5, Quality and Performance.

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