Gaming Archive

Mechanical keyboards used to be pretty expensive. But as they’ve become far more common and far more popular, their pricing has really come down. That also means it’s been easier to get better features at lower price points, including gaming-grade wireless performance, and even a fully metallic design. But when you’re choosing something you might be using for ten years or more, it only makes …

When wireless mice began gaining traction, gamers mostly found them alienating. Because you could often feel the difference between being wired or going wireless. As recently as 2012, things just felt a little bit too sluggish for many players to enjoy. But gaming mice have come a long way over the past half-decade or so. Sensors have advanced to a point of general redundancy. Which …

Different gamers need different types of equipment. Because having the right controller can make a big difference. Not only the difference between winning and losing, but the difference between having fun or feeling frustrated. And a big difference in how your fingers and wrists feel when you’re done playing your next game. Compared to playing with a regular console controller, having an actual fight stick …

High end game peripherals can give you an enormous advantage over your opponents. Having the right equipment can help improve your practice, and it can be more immersive and fun to play with. However, finding the right peripherals can be a little trickier. Because different hardware is made for different types of gamers. In most cases, casual players and competitive players aren’t going to be …

Console controllers have never compared to a good keyboard and mouse. It’s likely that PC controls will always outperform even the best handheld controllers in the world. That’s the reason why people have been trying to use keyboard/mice controllers on their gaming consoles for decades. You can find examples as far back as the original Xbox, and further. But as with any type of gaming …