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 headsets in 2023

By Kara Phillips last updated 7 August 23

We've compiled all the best PS4 headsets to make the buying decision easier.

Best Nintendo Switch accessories Nitro Deck

Best Nintendo Switch accessories in 2023

By Rhys Wood last updated 19 September 23

Buying Guide We've compiled the best Nintendo Switch accessories to help you make the most of the console.

The best Xbox Game Pass Streaming accessories.

Best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 18 August 23

Buying Guide From the Razer Kishi to the Moga mobile range, these are the best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories.

Scorpion and Sub-Zero in Mortal Kombat 1

This is how Mortal Kombat 1 can compete with Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 19 May 23

With Mortal Kombat 1 officially announced, here's how the upcoming fighter can stay relevant against its rivals in 2023.

Mortal Kombat 1 has officially been announced and it could save the series

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 23 May 23

The long-rumored Mortal Kombat 12 has been officially unveiled as Mortal Kombat 1 and is a reboot for the series.

PS5 restock updates: where to buy a PlayStation 5 in September 2023

By Kara Phillips last updated 5 June 23

PS5 Restock We're showing you where to find the best PS5 restocks and bundle deals to get the console this month.

The best cheap Nintendo Switch Online deals in September 2023

By Kara Phillips last updated 5 June 23

Deals We're showing you where to find the best cheap Nintendo Switch deals in June.

Asus ROG Ally next to Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch

The Asus ROG Ally is the perfect balance between gaming PCs and home consoles

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 18 May 23

The Asus ROG Ally bridges the gap between consoles and gaming PCs in a way that's forward-thinking and competitive.

PS5 Access controller is the new official name of Project Leonardo

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 18 May 23

After being introduced at the beginning of the year as Project Leonardo, the Access controller has been shown off properly.

How to install PS5 SSD in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 28 July 23

How To Installing an M.2 SSD in your PS5 is not as intimidating as you think, and we've put together a beginner-friendly guide to help.

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 11 August 23

Buying Guide The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories are essential if you want to get the most out of your console.

Lego 2K Drive review - one of the best racers ever built

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 17 May 23

Lego 2K Drive innovates on the tried and true traditions of the kart racing genre with its brick-based open world.

Steam finally offers Game Trials and things are kicking off with Dead Space

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 17 May 23

Valve has rolled out Game Trials on its Steam game client service giving people 90 minutes to try out new games.

Logitech G Cloud review - no one’s handheld

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 May 23

The Logitech G Cloud is a bold attempt at doing something new in the handheld gaming scene, but it's not good enough.

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which PlayStation 5 console should you choose?

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 5 July 23

Versus We've compared the PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition to clear up any questions.

Assassin’s Creed Codenamed Red needs to learn this from Ghost of Tsushima

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 13 May 23

Though little has been shared about Assassin's Creed Red since its unveiling last year, there are lessons to be learned.

Link falls through the sky best nintendo switch games

Best Nintendo Switch games: essential titles on the handheld

By Cat Bussell last updated 12 September 23

Buying Guide The best Nintendo Switch games promise hours of fun, whether that's at home or on the go.

Assassin's Creed Mirage needs to fix one of the franchise's biggest recent problems

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 12 May 23

Assassin’s Creed Mirage is releasing this year and is poised to fix one of the biggest recent problems in the series.

One of the best PS5 games is coming to PS Plus this month, outshining Game Pass

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 11 May 23

Some of the biggest PS5 games to date are arriving on PS Plus next week as heavy-hitters finally come to the service.

Sonic Frontiers saved the franchise - here’s where it could go next

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 11 May 23

Sonic Frontiers is now the most successful 3D game in the franchise, meaning it’s time to strike while the iron’s hot.

A Lego racer in a sports car in Lego 2K Drive

Lego 2K Drive is the spiritual successor to one of the best kart racers ever made

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 10 May 23

Lego 2K Drive is taking a leaf out of Sonic and Sega All-Stars Transformed with its approach to morphing vehicles.

Microsoft lowering the price of Xbox Series X storage is good, but not enough

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 9 May 23

Following a successful discount period, the official Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion cards are now permanently reduced.

Bloodborne is in desperate need of a PS5 optimization patch

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 9 May 23

Bloodborne is one of the best games ever made, but why after so many years, is it stuck on hardware that can barely run it?

This new Xbox Series X controller is a seriously cool throwback

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 9 May 23

A new Xbox Series X controller variant has emerged and it's something a little different than what we've seen before.

It's time to admit that 30 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X isn't good enough

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 May 23

Now that the PS5 and Xbox Series X are rapidly approaching three years old, it’s time to admit that 30fps is unsatisfactory.

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