Gaming

I have spent the better part of two years testing handheld gaming devices for emulation, loading everything from NES classics to demanding GameCube and PS2 titles across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. The search for the best handheld gaming PCs for emulation in comes down to one question: what console generations do you want to … Read more

I still remember the thrill of blowing into a cartridge to make my favorite game work. That nostalgia hit hard last month when my nephew asked for a “real” gaming device instead of another phone game. So I went hunting for the best retro gaming handhelds under 50 dollars I could find on Amazon in … Read more

I tested 10 of the most popular Switch 2 carrying cases over six weeks, dropping them from desk height, shoving them into backpacks, and pulling my console in and out dozens of times. After all that time, I can tell you which cases actually protect your $350+ Nintendo Switch 2 and which ones just look … Read more

I have been testing Switch 2 screen protectors since launch day, and one thing became obvious within the first week of dock use: that beautiful 7.9-inch display is going to pick up micro-scratches whether you are careful or not. The dock rails, dust particles, and even the cleaning cloth you grab off your desk can … Read more

I unboxed my Nintendo Switch 2 last summer, downloaded three games, and watched the 256GB internal storage nearly disappear in a single afternoon. That moment sent me down a rabbit hole to find the best Switch 2 microSD Express cards worth my money. Here’s the problem I ran into: regular microSD cards do not work … Read more

I spent 60 days testing controllers with my Switch 2, and I can tell you the Joy-Con 2 that ships in the box is not the right answer for serious play. The sticks feel small, the ergonomics fall apart after an hour, and I noticed input lag creeping in during Mario Kart World sessions with … Read more

I spent the last month testing the best Switch 2 Pro controllers on the market, and my honest takeaway is that the official Nintendo pad is no longer the automatic winner it used to be. With new TMR joystick technology, Hall effect sensors, and aggressive pricing from third-party makers, the gap has narrowed considerably. Whether … Read more

I bought my Switch 2 on launch day and immediately ran into the dock problem Nintendo created for us. The official dock retails at a premium price, and that is before you add a second one for the bedroom or pack one for trips. So I spent six weeks testing every third-party Switch 2 dock … Read more

I spent six weeks testing grips on my Switch 2, playing everything from Mario Kart World to Cyberpunk 2077 in handheld mode. The difference between a good grip and no grip is night and day. After 30 minutes with the bare console, my hands would cramp up and my pinkies would go numb trying to … Read more

I have been carrying around my Switch 2 since launch week, and the battery has been a constant headache. The upgraded 8-inch screen and faster SoC demand more power than the original Switch, so the stock 30W brick barely keeps up during long sessions. That frustration pushed our team to test dozens of third-party USB-C … Read more