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I've found my new favorite gaming headset — between excellent audio, a clear mic, and a control accessory, my needs are better met than ever before

The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset comes with an RGB Base Station for better control. It's a great choice for gamers and audiophiles. Our review.

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The truth lies — test your Call of Duty: Black Ops knowledge with this quiz ahead of COD Next

The Black Ops series is no stranger to plot twists. Take our quiz to find out if you can tell Black Ops fact from fiction before Call of Duty NEXT and the Black Ops 7 open beta.

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AI bust — Intel plans to hike 13th Gen CPU prices years after launch as interest for new Core Ultra chips fails to ignite

Are 13th Gen Core i CPUs too good a deal? Intel seems to think so, as reports suggest that a 10% or higher price hike is headed to certain hardware. Here's what you need to know.

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I caved and purchased the Xbox ROG Ally X — sunsetting my Steam Deck for good

I caved and bought the Xbox ROG Ally X to replace my Steam Deck. Here's hoping I don't live to regret it.

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ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X preorders are live — price and specs completely revealed for these upcoming handheld gaming PCs

Preorder are open! The ROG Xbox Ally sells for $599.99 and the Xbox Ally X sells for $999.99. Here's everything you need to know about these handheld gaming PC.

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Windows 10's year of free updates now comes with no strings attached - but only some people will qualify

Don't want to sync your PC settings to get free updates for Windows 10 next year? Here's some good news - but only for those in Europe.

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I absolutely adore Hades 2, and this epic from Supergiant Games lives up to my wildest expectations

Hades 2 is a phenomenal experience, weaving roguelike action and storytelling together with mastery.

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How to watch PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct — PC Gamer's digital 2025 showcase

PC Gamers' Midas and Elle Osili Wood are hosting PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025. Here's where to tune in and watch the show.

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Microsoft is sending another Xbox game to PlayStation consoles

We have more live service titles swapping platforms as another takes flight for Sony platforms.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite vs. X Elite: How do the new ARM64 chips compare to the old?

Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite chips are here to power PCs, and they're a big leap forward compared to the first-gen X Elite. Just how big? Let's find out.

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Borderlands 4 is doing what every PvE game should do — buffs before nerfs

Gearbox is focusing on underwhelming items and skills before any nerfs come to the game.

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Xbox listings vanish from Costco in the US and the UK — before Microsoft's price hikes

As the new price hikes approach, the Xbox console has disappeared from the popular online retailers' storefront.

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I tried the world's first 'dynamic ergonomic' office chair with a special spinal stretching and massage mode

The self-proclaimed world's first "dynamic ergonomic" chair is here, and it is a sight to behold. It has a built-in electronic motor that makes adjusting the chair quick and easy, along with a spinal stretching massage feature that will really come in handy if you suffer from lower back pain.

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Programmed obsolescence? Microsoft is offering trade-in and recycling services for old PCs as Windows 10 nears its end of life

Microsoft is offering users alternatives to rising e-waste concerns, including options to trade in or recycle old PCs as Windows 10 approaches its end of life.

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Why are fewer and fewer Xbox games releasing with physical discs? "We wouldn't be able to make our investment back."

Square Enix has committed support to Xbox, but seemingly, without disc-based versions of its upcoming games. This seems to be happening more and more, but why?

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It's insane to me that this mini PC can outperform an NVIDIA RTX 5090 with LLMs and AI workloads

I've been testing the HP Z2 Mini (G1a), and it's an insanely capable PC that aims to be an all-in-one workstation for AI, LLMs, and other intense workloads.

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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 preorder situation goes from bad to worse — preorders start getting cancelled. "We know this is frustrating."

Lenovo allowed users to preorder the Legion Go 2 with inventory it didn't have, seemingly.

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I'm using AI to try and learn PowerShell, and it didn't take long to prove that human experts are still important

I've been using AI to try and learn some PowerShell as a complete beginner, and it's been an eyeopening experience so far. Also proof that human experts are always going to be important.

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E-WIN Flash XL Gaming Chair review (2025) — A pricy option for people who want to go heavy-duty premium

The E-Win Flash XL Gaming Chair is a really great option for those who need heavy-duty support and long-term quality, but it is NOT cheap.

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Windows 10's End of Life is just 2 weeks away — here's what you need to know to keep your PC safe

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, and PCs still running the decade old OS will be left without security updates unless they take action now. Here's everything you need to know and what to do to stay secure.

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DIY brilliance — modder converts a Lenovo Legion Go handheld into a gaming laptop, and it's surprisingly slick

The Legion Go is a versatile gaming handheld thanks to its removable controllers, but did you ever think you'd see it turned into a laptop?

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Is Microsoft hypocritical? Consumer Reports asks CEO Satya Nadella to make Windows 10 support extension free for 400 million PCs

Consumer Reports is asking Microsoft to provide Windows 10 security updates to all users for free while it works on enticing more users to upgrade to Windows 11.

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We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance?

Microsoft's new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11 is launching first on the upcoming Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but it will be coming to all gaming handhelds eventually. Here's a first look at the experience running on an original ROG Ally.

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Follow Windows Central on Google News and stay up to date — here's how to add us as a source for Microsoft, Xbox, and more

Integrating Windows Central into your Google News feed prioritizes our coverage of Windows, Xbox, and other Microsoft stories amidst the clutter of today.

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Inside Razer’s vision: How Charlie Bolton aims to redefine gaming hardware

I sat down to chat with Charlie Bolton, the Global Head of Design for Razer, and discussed what he'd love to do at some point — even if it's unrealistic.

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