Choosing accessories
Controllers, headsets, storage and the accessories worth buying.
All Choosing accessories guides
The best TV for PS5 and Xbox
What actually matters when buying a TV for a current console — HDMI 2.1, VRR, input lag, panel type and brightness.
Learn moreCheap vs expensive gaming headsets
What your money actually buys in a gaming headset, and where the diminishing returns start.
Learn moreMechanical vs membrane gaming keyboards
How the two keyboard types differ, what the switch colours mean, and which sizes to consider.
Learn moreHow to choose a gaming mouse
What DPI actually means, whether weight matters, and what separates a cheap mouse from an expensive one.
Learn moreGaming monitor vs TV
When a monitor beats a television for gaming, what refresh rate you need, and which panel type to choose.
Learn moreChoosing a controller: DualSense, Edge and pro controllers
Whether a pro controller is worth it, what causes stick drift, and if official controllers beat third-party ones.
Learn moreAdding storage to PS5, Xbox and Switch 2
The exact storage each console needs, and the compatibility rules that cause returns.
Learn moreBuilding a gaming setup on a budget
What a complete setup actually needs, the order to buy it in, and where not to spend.
Learn moreGaming chairs and desks
What actually matters in a chair and a desk, and why a gaming chair is often the wrong purchase.
Learn moreOther topics
Redeeming codes & gift cards
Step-by-step guides for redeeming PSN, Xbox, Nintendo and Steam codes.
Learn moreChoosing a console
Which console fits you, your budget and the games you actually play.
Learn moreChoosing games
Editions, ratings, Arabic support and how to pick the right copy.
Learn moreSetup & settings
Connecting your console and setting it up properly the first time.
Learn moreConsoles today
Where each console stands right now, and what is actually announced.
Learn moreGaming & wellbeing
Screen time, parental controls and healthy gaming habits.
Learn moreTroubleshooting & fixes
Error codes, connection problems and hardware faults - and how to fix them.
Learn more