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

Best PS5 accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 20 March 23

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

Adata Legend 960 review - Late to the PS5 SSD party

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 20 March 23

The Adata Legend 960 is a capable SSD for PS5, but its arrival so late in the current NVMe generation makes it a tough sell.

Best wired gaming headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 17 March 23

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

Best capture cards in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 17 March 23

We're rounding up all the best capture cards from budget options to premium offerings on the market right now.

The Xbox Series X gets retro as the all-star Xbox 360 controller returns in June

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 17 March 23

Hyperkin’s upcoming officially licensed Xbox 360 controller is releasing in June.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 review - Serviceable, but not stellar

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 17 March 23

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 isn't going to turn any heads with its lackluster style, but it sounds and performs well enough.

Kingston Fury Renegade inside a PS5 M.2 port - one of the best SSD for PS5 options

The best SSD for PS5 in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

We've rounded up all the best SSDs for PS5, from budget greats to flagship standouts.

Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade review - Outclasses its pricier competition

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

The Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade proves that price doesn’t meanperformance when it comes to the best SSDs for PS5.

The best Xbox One headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 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 16 March 23

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

How to use Bluetooth with your Google Stadia controller

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

We’re showing you how to use Bluetooth mode on the Google Stadia controller following the platform’s shutdown.

Rode X XDM-100 review - The definitive USB microphone

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

The Rode X XDM-100 is the first high-end USB microphone from the brand’s new gaming line and it excels at what it does.

Best PS4 headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

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

Razer Wolverine V2 Pro vs Scuf Reflex Pro: which high-end pad comes out on top?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro and Scuf Reflex Pro are two enthusiast-grade controllers for PS5, but which is best?

The best Xbox Game Pass Streaming accessories.

Best Xbox Game Pass Streaming Accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

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

Best Nintendo Switch accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

Buying Guide We've found the best Nintendo Switch accessories to enhance your gaming experience.

Best gaming earbuds - a gamer using Turtle Beach Battle Bud earphones with a Nintendo Switch

Best gaming earbuds in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

We're rounding up all the best gaming earbuds available for the Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X, as well as PC.

Rode NTH-100M review - An excellent gaming headset with limited use

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 16 March 23

The first gaming headset by Rode gets a lot of things right but doesn’t stick the landing.

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

Best handheld games consoles in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

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

Best Xbox Series X headsets in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

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

Best gaming console in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

Buying Guide We're bringing you the best gaming consoles available in 2023.

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

Buying Guide The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories are here to make the most of of Microsoft's latest consoles.

Sihoo M57 review - functional but unspectacular

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

The Sihoo M57 looks the part but doesn't quite offer enough to be considered worth your time for the asking price.

hand holding Xbox Series X controller in front of a monitor

The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2023

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

Buying Guide The best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2023 are a fantastic alternative to gaming TVs.

Seagate FireCuda 530 review - Still a trailblazer

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

Despite its age, the Seagate FireCuda 530 continues to be one of the best SSDs for PS5 that you can put into the console.

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