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

More affordable Xbox Series X storage is coming but it’s still overpriced

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 April 23

A recent leak at US retailer Best Buy has revealed WD is releasing cheaper Xbox Series X storage, but there's a catch.

Former Sony president wants the PS5 to rival Xbox in adoption of indie games

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 4 April 23

In a recent interview, Shuhei Yoshida explained that he wants the PS5 to become a more inviting space for smaller games.

One of the most exciting PS5 shooter games is coming to PS Plus in April

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 March 23

Meet Your Maker, Sackboy: A Big Adventure and one more top-tier PS5 game are coming to PlayStation Plus in April.

A demon being shot with a cool gun in Metal: Hellsinger

This slept-on Xbox Game Pass shooter just got an expansion you won't want to miss

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 31 March 23

The new Dream of the Beast DLC has just launched for the Game Pass shooter Metal: Hellsinger.

Dead Island 2's latest trailer is a far cry from the mistakes made with the original

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 28 March 23

The recently released Dead Island 2 cinematic title sequence shows the game in a greatly different light from the first one.

Warhammer 40K: Boltgun brings back old-school FPS tropes and I'm living for it

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 23 March 23

New gameplay has been shown for Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and it's everything I could want as a fan of old-school FPS.

DualSense controller next to the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro

DualSense vs Razer Wolverine V2 Pro: which PS5 controller is right for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 21 March 23

Versus We've compared the DualSense with the recently released Razer Wolverine V2 to see which PS5 controller you should buy.

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.

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.

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.

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

Editor's Choice

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

ChatGPT and Bing logos on a green background

The new Bing GPT-4 chat mode can write Xbox gaming guides, but it's not perfect

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 March 23

The upcoming chat mode for Bing has been shown to have a wealth of gaming knowledge when collated from online.

Rode NT1 5th Generation review - the studio gold standard

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 14 March 23

The Rode NT1 5th Generation is the best version of the classic studio mic yet, offering much more than its price tag suggests.

Razer Audio Mixer review - Control at too great a cost

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 14 March 23

Razer’s foray into sound with the Audio Mixer ticks a lot of the right boxes but it simply costs too much to recommend.

Victrix Pro BFG vs Scuf Reflex Pro: which custom PS5 controller is for you?

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 7 March 23

I'm comparing the Victrix Pro BFG against the Scuf Reflex Pro to help you find out which PS5 controller you should get.

It's time for cheaper third-party PS5 controllers, not more "pro" ones

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 March 23

With no cheap alternatives, if you want another PS5 controller, you’re going to have to splash out. Here's how to go cheaper.

SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless review - the best PS5 headset yet

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 6 March 23

The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless is the next step in the brand’s console-focused gaming headset line.

Secretlab Skins review - Gives your gaming chair a whole new look

By Aleksha McLoughlin published 3 March 23

The Secretlab Skins are an exciting accessory meaning you can change your chair to look like whatever you want.

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.

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