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

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.

PNY XLR8 SSD Gaming Kit review - Still one of the fastest SSDs for PS5

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 13 January 23

The PNY XLR8 SSD Gaming Kit combines the CS3140 Gen 4.0 NVMe drive and a specially designed heatsink made for the PS5.

An Xbox Series X controller standing upright in front of the console

A new Xbox Series X update just dropped and could save you money

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 12 January 23

An update that’s just arrived for all Xbox Insider members brings a new shutdown mode to Xbox Series X.

Razer Wolverine V2 Pro review - Falls short of its potential

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 10 January 23

The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is the company's first foray into PS5 controllers, but is it worth replacing the DualSense for?

The interior and exterior of the Sony Honda Afeela prototype car

You can stream PS5 games to a car but not a Sony TV

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 10 January 23

Sony has unveiled its collaboration with Honda, which will allow you to stream and play PS5 games from your smart car.

How Animal Well uses the PS5 hardware for its new beautiful Metroidvania world

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 10 January 23

The upcoming Animal Well takes advantage of the PS5 console’s hardware in some unexpected ways for its art style.

Kingston Fury Renegade SSD review - The PS5 SSD to beat

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 January 23

The Kingston Fury Renegade SSD is everything you could ever want out of an SSD for PS5 with the speeds you need in 2023.

The Razer Edge could be the perfect Game Pass streaming handheld

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 January 23

With the Razer Edge’s release date being announced at CES 2023, it’s looking like this device could be ideal for Game Pass.

Why the PS5 means that Gen 4 SSDs aren't going away any time soon

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 1 January 23

Thanks to the PS5, Gen 4 SSDs are here to stay, even if PC tech is moving on to better things.

Why a PS5 Pro is unlikely in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 December 22

Be wary of believing the rumors of a PS5 Pro console releasing in 2023, there are good reasons to discount them.

The PS5 Pro could rival gaming PCs – if it uses Gen 5 SSDs

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 25 December 22

With rumors of the PS5 Pro circulating, the biggest advantage the new console revision could bring with it is Gen 5.0 SSDs.

The Callisto Protocol made me feel superhuman yet intensely vulnerable

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 24 December 22

The Callisto Protocol made me feel both capable and cut down by its raw onslaught of violent encounters.

The Witcher 3 next-gen update is great – when you disable ray tracing

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 14 December 22

The Witcher 3 next-gen update is here and brings with it some great upgrades to the gameplay and visuals – mostly.

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