Video game consoles are seeing a sharp uptick in price because of hardware shortages, but how is it that they're still ...

Xbox mode for Windows 11 is finally out of preview, and it brings some genuinely useful features. Windows bloat is still very much along for the ride, though.

Gaming PC setup with monitor, RGB case, speakers, and VR headset on a desk. - Dragos Condrea/Getty Images There are many reasons gamers choose PC over consoles in 2026, and I can personally vouch for ...

The new Asus ROG NUC 16 is an incredibly powerful and feature-packed mini gaming PC but the price tag still stings.

Transform your living room gaming experience with a custom PC build that offers the simplicity of a console and the power of ...

It now appears that the gaming industry is entering a structural recalibration of sorts. According to Newzoo’s 2026 PC & Console Gaming Report, the post-pandemic plateau has finally broken, giving way ...

I’m an avid PC builder. I built my first PC nearly 20 years ago as a teenager with the help of my mom, and I fell in love with the whole process almost instantly. I was already a PC gamer at the time, ...

No one’s saying consoles are done. They still sell well and offer some great experiences. But if you look at where things are going — both in terms of technology and what gamers want — it’s hard not ...

The divide between PC and console gaming isn’t what it once was. Heck, in a world where Gears of War and Halo are on PlayStation, the divide between console platforms isn’t even what it once was. And ...

Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting cross-device play history and more. Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting cross-device play history and more. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering ...

Why this is important: If Valve prices the Steam Machine like a proper PC, it immediately sets a different expectation for buyers. Let’s be real, you’re paying PC-level money, not subsidised console ...

Fixed hardware consoles provide developers with a known, unchanging platform, allowing games to run at consistent 60fps and 4K resolution—performance PCs often struggle to achieve due to variable ...