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PC gaming, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and handhelds. Buying guides that tell you which gaming gear is worth the money in the UK right now.
Microphones · Head-to-head
Gaming headset mic vs USB microphone: the HyperX verdict
Gaming headset mic vs USB microphone: the £64 HyperX Cloud III against the £98 QuadCast 2 Frost on keyboard noise, Discord, PS5 and the full cost of a setup.
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Microphones · Best of
Best USB microphone UK 2026: HyperX, Rode, Shure and FIFINE
The best USB microphone in the UK for 2026: HyperX QuadCast 2, Rode NT-USB+, Shure MV7+ and FIFINE K688 ranked, with boom arms and full desk setup costs.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best Logitech products UK 2026: mice, keyboards, headsets
The best Logitech products in the UK: PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, SUPERSTRIKE, G502 X and G305 mice, plus headsets, keyboards, MX gear, G HUB flaws and warranty.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best Razer products UK 2026: mice, headsets and keyboards
The best Razer products in the UK for 2026: Viper V4 Pro, DeathAdder V4 Pro, BlackShark V3 Pro and Huntsman V3 Pro ranked, plus Synapse and warranty notes.
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Desk setup · Head-to-head
Gaming chair vs office chair UK: why the office chair wins
Gaming chair vs office chair: Steelcase Series 1 and Sihoo Doro C300 against noblechairs Hero and Corsair TC100 Relaxed on fit, lumbar, recline and warranty.
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Headphones & earbuds · Best of
Best SteelSeries products UK 2026: Arctis, Apex and Aerox
The best SteelSeries products in the UK for 2026: Arctis Nova Pro Omni, Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 and Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2, with UK prices.
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Deals · New launch
Prime Day PC gaming deals UK 2026: 30 picks to basket now
Prime Day PC gaming deals UK: 30 Amazon UK picks for Prime Big Deal Days on 6 to 7 October 2026, from the RX 9070 XT to RTX 5070 laptops, with prices to beat.
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PC components · Best of
Best graphics card UK 2026: RX 9070 XT, RTX 5070 Ti ranked
The best graphics card in the UK for 2026: Radeon RX 9070 XT, RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9060 XT 16GB and RTX 5060 ranked by Amazon UK price per 1440p frame.
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PC components · Head-to-head
RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT UK: the faster card is £50 cheaper
RTX 5070 vs RX 9070 XT UK: the £668.99 Radeon RX 9070 XT beats the £718.99 GeForce RTX 5070 by 24% at 1440p. DLSS 4.5, 12 GB VRAM, power and value compared.
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PC components · Technology
Minecraft PC requirements 2026: new Java specs, Dungeons II
Minecraft PC requirements 2026: Java's new Vulkan 1.3 specs, Dungeons II needs, and the RTX 5050, RTX 5060 and RX 9060 XT graphics cards that clear every tier.
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PC components · Technology
How to upgrade an old gaming PC in 2026: GPU or CPU first?
How to upgrade an old gaming PC in 2026, GPU or CPU first, with UK costs for the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB, RTX 5060, RX 9070 XT, Ryzen 7 7800X3D and DDR4.
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PC components · Technology
WARDOGS PC requirements: the graphics card it needs in 2026
WARDOGS PC requirements explained: the GTX 1660 and RTX 3070 tiers mapped to the RX 9070 GRE, RX 9060 XT 16GB, RTX 5060 and RX 9070 XT, with UK upgrade costs.
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Gaming PCs · Technology
Build vs buy a gaming PC UK 2026: is building still cheaper?
Is it cheaper to build a PC in 2026? No: the Computek, Vibox and Veno Scorp prebuilts undercut like-for-like DIY builds on Amazon UK by £36.95 to £462.85.
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Laptops · Head-to-head
ASUS ROG vs MSI vs Alienware: best gaming laptop brand UK
ASUS ROG vs MSI vs Alienware in the UK: the Zephyrus G16, Cyborg 15 and Alienware 16 Aurora compared on RTX 5060 power, price, warranty, monitors and support.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best gaming PC bundle UK 2026: bundles vs buying separately
The best gaming PC bundle in the UK: Vibox, Veno Scorp and GTR bundles priced against build-your-own setups with AOC monitors and Logitech and Razer kit.
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Monitors · Technology
How to choose a gaming monitor: a UK buyer's guide 2026
How to choose a gaming monitor: match resolution and refresh rate to the GPU, then panel, HDR and ports, with picks from the AOC 24G4ZR to the ASUS PG32UCDP.
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Handhelds · Best of
Best Switch 2 accessories UK: Pro Controller, case and dock
The best Switch 2 accessories in the UK: the Switch 2 Pro Controller, microSD Express, the official Switch 2 case, a power bank and a headset, plus dock advice.
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Games · Best of
Switch 2 games UK 2026: the 7 best and every release date
Switch 2 games in the UK: the 7 best ranked, from Donkey Kong Bananza to Mario Kart World, plus UK release dates for games out now and coming next.
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TVs · Best of
Best TV for gaming UK 2026: best TV for PS5 and Xbox
Best TV for gaming UK 2026: the best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X, with Sony BRAVIA 8 II, LG OLED B3, Hisense 65A85N and Samsung QES90F ranked on 120 Hz.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best budget gaming PC UK 2026: cheap picks under £1,000
Best budget gaming PC UK 2026: CyberPowerPC Wyvern at £719, ADMI RTX 5060 Ti at £849.99 and CyberPowerPC x MSI PBM at £939 ranked, all under £1,000.
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Monitors · Best of
Best budget gaming monitor UK 2026: picks under £150 to £400
The best budget gaming monitors in the UK for 2026, from the £89.98 AOC 24G4ZR to the LG UltraGear 27G610A and ASUS XG27AQDMES OLED, with price per Hz.
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Consoles · Best of
Best console for GTA 6: PS5, PS5 Pro or Xbox Series X?
The best console for GTA 6 in the UK: PS5, PS5 Pro, PS5 Digital, Xbox Series X and Series S compared on price, power and launch-day cost for 19 November.
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Headphones & earbuds · Best of
Best budget gaming headset UK 2026: picks under £150
The best budget gaming headsets in the UK for 2026, ranked under £50, £100 and £150: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless, Razer BlackShark V2 X and more.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best budget gaming keyboard UK 2026: picks under £150
The best budget gaming keyboards in the UK for 2026 under £50, £100 and £150, from the £39.99 AULA WIN60 HE to the Corsair K70 PRO TKL, with UK layout notes.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best gaming PC under £600 UK: 4 esports picks for 2026
The best gaming PC under £600 in the UK for 1080p esports: Reatan A8 Ryzen 7 8745HS, Veno Scorp RTX 3050, CyberPowerPC Regiment and a GTR bundle, priced.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best gaming PC under £700 UK: 1080p high picks for 2026
The best gaming PC under £700 in the UK for 1080p high settings: STGsivir RTX 2060 Super, Veno Scorp Ryzen 5 5600 RTX 3050 and a Computek bundle, with prices.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best gaming PC under £800 UK: the cheapest way into 1440p
The best gaming PC under £800 in the UK for 1440p: Computek RTX 5060, ASC RTX 4060, GTR RX 7600 and Acer Nitro N20 compared on price, fps and upgrade headroom.
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Handhelds · Best of
Best gaming handheld UK 2026: Switch 2, Steam Deck, Ally
The best gaming handheld in the UK: Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck OLED, ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally and Retroid Pocket 5 ranked after the 2026 price rises.
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Consoles · Best of
Best PS5 accessories UK 2026: 8 upgrades worth buying
The best PS5 accessories in the UK: DualSense, DualSense Edge, Pulse Elite, PlayStation Portal, a 2 TB SSD, the disc drive and the best PS5 steering wheel.
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Handhelds · New launch
Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2026: Switch 2 UK deal guide
Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2026: the Switch 2's new £419.99 UK price, which Mario Kart World or Pokémon bundle is real value, and the prices to beat.
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Consoles · New launch
PS5 Black Friday deals 2026: UK prices to beat and timing
PS5 Black Friday deals 2026 in the UK: today's Amazon UK PS5 price, Sony's 2025 cuts, PS5 Pro vs Slim, the total cost to play and whether to buy before GTA 6.
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Consoles · Head-to-head
PS5 Slim vs PS5 Pro: is the PS5 Pro worth it in the UK?
PS5 Slim vs PS5 Pro in the UK: what the extra £220 buys in GPU power, PSSR, storage and Wi-Fi 7, the disc drive catch, and which PS5 to buy for GTA 6.
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Consoles · Technology
Is the Xbox Series S worth it in 2026? UK price and value
Is the Xbox Series S worth it in 2026? The £429.99 Series S against the PS5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series X, with a 3-year Game Pass vs PS Plus cost table.
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Consoles · Head-to-head
Steam Machine vs PS5 Pro: which to buy in the UK in 2026
Steam Machine vs PS5 Pro in the UK: Valve's £879 SteamOS box against Sony's £789.99 PS5 Pro on power, price per teraflop, games, GTA 6 and living-room use.
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Keyboards & mice · Head-to-head
Are Chinese gaming mice as good as Logitech and Razer?
ATK, Lamzu and Pulsar compared with Logitech and Razer on weight, sensor, polling rate and UK price. Where the spec gap closed, and where it has not.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best mechanical keyboard for typing UK 2026
Best mechanical keyboard for typing UK 2026: Keychron Q1 Max, Q5 Max, V6 Max and C2 Pro ranked on typing feel, layout, gasket mount and PBT keycaps.
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Keyboards & mice · Technology
Mechanical keyboard switches explained for 2026
Mechanical keyboard switches explained: linear vs tactile vs clicky vs magnetic Hall Effect, how they feel and sound, and which switch type is best for you.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best gaming mice UK 2026: top 3 picks ranked
Best gaming mice UK 2026: Razer Viper V4 Pro, Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 and Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, ranked on weight, sensor and polling rate.
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Headphones & earbuds · Best of
Best gaming headset UK 2026: wireless picks ranked
Best gaming headset UK 2026: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, Nova 5 Wireless, and Turtle Beach Stealth 500 ranked.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best gaming PC UK 2026: ranked by price and power
Best gaming PC UK 2026: Alienware Aurora ACT1250, CyberPowerPC Wyvern, ADMI RTX 5070 Ti, and Alienware Aurora R16 ranked on CPU, GPU, RAM, and price.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best prebuilt gaming PC UK 2026: ranked picks
Best prebuilt gaming PC UK 2026: Alienware Aurora ACT1250, CyberPowerPC Wyvern, ADMI RTX 5070 Ti, and MSI Aegis ZS ranked on price, GPU, and warranty.
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best high-end gaming PC UK 2026: top picks
Best high-end gaming PC UK 2026: MESH Darkfury (£2,599), MSI Aegis ZS2 (£2,910), Alienware Aurora R16 i9 (£3,245), and CLX Horus (£11,967) ranked.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best wireless mechanical keyboard UK 2026 ranked
Best wireless mechanical keyboard UK 2026: Keychron Q6 HE, Keychron Q1 HE, Keychron K10 HE and EPOMAKER AULA F75 ranked on switch type, layout and hot-swap.
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PC gaming · Best of
Best capture cards UK 2026: top 3 picks ranked
Best capture cards UK 2026: Elgato 4K Pro (PCIe), AVerMedia GC553G2 (USB) and Elgato HD60 S for 1080p consoles, ranked on capture, passthrough and price.
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Headphones & earbuds · Best of
Best IEMs for gaming UK 2026: top 4 picks ranked
Best IEMs for gaming UK 2026: Truthear HEXA, 7Hz Zero 2, Moondrop Aria 2, and Simgot SuperMix 4 ranked on tuning, driver config, comfort, and live UK price.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best gaming keyboard UK 2026: top 4 picks ranked
Best gaming keyboard UK 2026: Logitech G G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL, Keychron K2 HE Hall Effect, Corsair K70 RGB PRO, and CHERRY MX 2.0S ranked on switch, layout.
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Gaming PCs · Head-to-head
ADMI RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti: gaming PC verdict
ADMI Gaming PC RTX 5070 (£1,399) vs RTX 5070 Ti (£1,674) compared on CPU, GPU, VRAM, and platform. Which UK-assembled prebuilt wins for 1440p gaming?
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Gaming PCs · Head-to-head
Alienware Aurora R16 vs MSI Aegis ZS: 2026 verdict
Alienware Aurora R16 (£1,440) vs MSI Aegis ZS (£2,226) compared on CPU, GPU, platform, and warranty. Which brand prebuilt gaming PC wins in the UK in 2026?
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Gaming PCs · Head-to-head
Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 5700X gaming PC: which to buy
GTR Ryzen 7 7800X3D RTX 5070 (£1,916) vs ADMI Ryzen 7 5700X RTX 5070 Ti (£1,674) compared. Stronger CPU or stronger GPU for 1440p gaming PCs in the UK?
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Gaming PCs · Best of
Best gaming PC under £1,500 UK 2026: top 4 picks
Best gaming PC under £1,500 UK 2026: ADMI RTX 5070, Alienware Aurora R16, PALICOMP Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and ADMI RTX 5060 ranked on CPU, GPU, and warranty.
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Keyboards & mice · Best of
Best gaming mouse and mouse pad UK 2026 ranked
Best gaming mouse and mouse pad UK 2026: Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2, Razer DeathAdder V3, G502 HERO, plus SteelSeries QcK and Logitech G G840 pad picks.
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