AI-powered overclocking is changing how performance tuning works by removing guesswork from CPU and GPU optimization. Instead of manual voltage tweaks and repeated stress tests, machine learning ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The primary purpose of a Steam Deck is to be a gaming PC you can carry around, hence its built-in controls. However, if the controls don't ...

Overclocking used to be easy, man. Just move a jumper, fiddle with a DIP switch; did it boot? Hallelujah! Things haven't been that simple in a long time, but they've gotten even more complicated with ...

Sony's newly granted patent for a Touchscreen PlayStation controller gives a glimpse of how console input technology might evolve beyond the familiar DualSense. Unlike today's standard PS5 controller, ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The early access launch of Hytale has been a huge success, with over a million players hopping in and exploring the new sandbox title. This is ...

Over on Overclock.net, user OC_Beer posted what appear to be the first leaked overclocking results for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The chip isn't even on shelves yet, as AMD only announced it at ...

During my time at CES 2026, I made my way over to the 8BitDo booth to check out the FlipPad controller for smartphones. But while I was there, I also got some hands-on time with something that ...

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Not everyone remembers the unique controllers that never quite made it. As third-party peripheral makers attempt to offer gamers something different to the likes of DualSense and Joy-Cons, they often ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 supports a wide range of controllers, from Nintendo’s own Pro Controller to many Bluetooth gamepads you might already have. Whether you’re setting up your new console for the ...

The most obvious difference between the DualSense and the DualSense Edge is price. While every PS5 comes with a DualSense controller, you will need additional controllers if you want to play couch ...

A Polish console modder tested the DualSense shipping with new consoles, and said it could last for up to 15 hours A Polish console modder tested the DualSense shipping with new consoles, and said it ...