PCIe 5 vs PCIe 4 SSD for gaming: is Gen5 worth it in 2026?
PCIe 5 vs PCIe 4 SSD for gaming: real load-time tests show Gen5 barely helps. When a Gen4 drive is the smarter buy, plus PS5 notes and UK picks.
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News, buying guides and how-tos for Xbox, PC and handheld gamers in the UK. We cover what’s new on Game Pass, the gear worth buying and how to get it all set up properly.
Best portable SSD UK: Samsung T7 vs T9 vs Crucial X9 vs X10
Best portable SSD UK guide: Samsung T7, T9, Crucial X9 and X10 compared on speed, toughness and console use, plus why your USB port matters most.
8BitDo Ultimate 2 vs Xbox Wireless Controller: which is better for PC?
8BitDo Ultimate 2 or Xbox Wireless Controller for PC gaming? Stick drift, back buttons, battery and compatibility compared to help you choose.
ZX Spectrum vs Commodore 64: the great 80s playground rivalry
ZX Spectrum vs Commodore 64: prices, specs, sound and games compared, why the 80s playground row ran so deep, and how to play both machines again today.
RX 9060 XT vs RX 9070 XT UK: which AMD graphics card should you buy?
RX 9060 XT vs RX 9070 XT UK: we compare specs, real-world speed, power draw and PSU needs so you can pick the right AMD card for 1080p or 1440p gaming.
Best Xbox headset under £100 UK: Stealth 500 vs Arctis Nova 5X vs Xbox Wireless Headset
The best Xbox headset under £100 in the UK? We compare the Turtle Beach Stealth 500, Arctis Nova 5X and Xbox Wireless Headset on battery, comfort and mic.
Best XXL gaming mouse mat in the UK
Razer Gigantus V2 XXL, SteelSeries QcK XXL or Logitech G840 XL? We compare size, thickness and surface so you get the right XXL desk mat in the UK.
Xbox controller rechargeable battery: is it worth buying?
Is an Xbox controller rechargeable battery worth it in the UK? We compare AAs, the official pack and built-in battery pads on cost and charging.
Xbox Series S vs Series X Digital Edition: which should you buy?
Xbox Series S vs Series X Digital Edition for UK buyers: 4K vs 1440p, storage, discs and real total cost compared, with a clear verdict on which to buy.
Black Friday 2026 in the UK: what to expect and how to prepare
Black Friday 2026 is on 27 November. Here's what's confirmed, what isn't, and how UK tech and gaming buyers can prep without falling for fake deals.