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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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