Articles by Jennifer Locke

Xbox Game Pass

Download hundreds of titles

$120/year at Amazon

Pros

Xbox Game Studios games launch onto service
All games can be downloaded
Can be bundled with Xbox Live Gold
Members get discounts on DLC for games in the service

Cons

$120/year
Fewer games

Xbox Game Pass offers the most, with Xbox Game Studio exclusives launching into the service and discounts on games in its catalog. Because of this, it comes at a higher price.

PlayStation Now

Game streaming on-demand

$60/year at Amazon

Pros

Only $60/year
Lets you stream or download games
Performance and reliability have improved over time
Includes PS2, PS3, and PS4 games

Cons

Not all games can be downloaded
Single-month subscription is $10
New Sony games don’t launch into the service
Can’t be bundled with PlayStation Plus

Choose whether to stream or download the games you want to play on your PS4 with PlayStation Now. Just know that your streaming quality may be at the mercy of your internet connection, f…

Few PS5 games natively support a keyboard and mouse input, despite offering a distinct advantage in a wide variety of titles. Regardless of whether or not your favorite game does, the PS5 still supports a keyboard and mouse on a system level, meaning you can plug them in and they’ll be ready to go. Thankfully, it’s easy to add both wired and wireless keyboards to your system.

Turn on your PS5.
If your keyboard and mouse are connected via USB, plug those into your PS5 and they should be good to go.
If you’re connecting them via Bluetooth, put the keyboard and mouse in pairing mode.
On your PS5, go to Settings (the gear icon on the top right).
Scroll down and select Accessories.
Select Bluetooth Accessories.

Select the accessories you’d like to pair.

Although Sony confirmed the PS5 supports a keyboard and mouse at a system level through USB and Bluetooth connections, it’s important to note that not all Bluetooth keyboards work perfectly on PS5 — as some people on Reddit foun…

Bethesda games are made for PC and consoles, but streaming them to your Android device is fine, even though there are some caveats.

Microsoft’s acquisition of Bethesda was a big deal for Xbox and PC gamers, but it’s also important for those who play on mobile. With Xbox Game Pass (xCloud) for Android players can stream some their favorite games directly to their Android phone or a tablet. It opens up a new library of titles on mobile that you could argue should be listed among the best Android games.

Not only that, but Microsoft has proven that it deeply cares about the past, present, and future of the games industry. Through efforts like backward compatibility you can still play games well over two decades old, and it’s through Game Pass titles that titles like Doom II can live on to be streamed wherever you go.

We decided to test out some of Bethesda’s newest games to come to Xbox Game Pass for Android. While many of these titles aren’t well-suited for a phone’s smaller screens …

Blue’s reputation did not disappoint as the Yeti X delivers a strong audio experience.

Over the years, whenever I would look up the best microphones for streaming, I’d always find the Blue Yeti at the top of the list. Professionals and amateurs alike would recommend it for its reliability and excellent audio quality, not to mention its ease of use with a simple USB connection. I’ve wanted to try a Blue Yeti out for myself for a while now, and I’ve finally had the opportunity.

While I’m no expert in microphones, I can tell what sounds good and what doesn’t. I reviewed the HyperX QuadCast a couple of years ago and was impressed by what it had to offer, especially as the company’s first attempt to produce a gaming microphone. I can easily say that I’m equally impressed with the Blue Yeti, though there are a few key features that elevate it above most of the competition. If you have the money to spare, it’s near-perfect.

Whether you use it for game streaming on PC or hook it up to you…

Best answer: No. At least not yet. Televisions that officially support 120Hz are incredibly expensive right now since the technology hasn’t been widely adopted yet. However, you can get gaming monitors that support up to 144Hz for at least somewhat in comparison.

What does 120Hz mean?

In regards to televisions and monitors, hertz (Hz) is the frequency at which a screen redraws a scene in one second. When you see a television labeled as supporting 60Hz or 120Hz, it means that the refresh rate of the screen is 60 or 120 frames per second (FPS). The higher the refresh rate, the smoother movement looks, so a 120Hz TV supports 120 FPS. That doesn’t always bode well for movies or TV, but it works extremely well for games. Unlike the PS4, the PS5 supports 120Hz, meaning games can be played at 120 FPS if designed to hit that target.

A frame rate of up to 120 FPS would mean games run smoother than ever. You’ll notice less choppiness during fast-paced scenes with a lot of movement onscreen,…

PS5 stock is selling out fast so be sure to have your credit card ready.

Looking buy a PS5? Well, so do millions of other people and the stock levels that we’ve seen so far are tight. Every time a retailer puts stock up for sale, it sells out super quickly. The longest we’ve seen them stay in stock is maybe 15 – 20 minutes (usually just a few minutes, though), and that’s at random times, so finding one for yourself can be a difficult task. Sony has warned that it will be hard to find stock throughout the year, but retailers are promising more is coming.

In our PS5 review, we called it a technical marvel with a groundbreaking controller. After spending a few months with it now, it’s nearly impossible to go back to the PS4. Everything about the PS5 is better, and you’ll want to experience it for yourself whenever you get the chance.

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When are retailers releasing new stock?
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Buy PS5 in Canada
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New games coming to your mobile device very soon.

What you need to know

Square Enix announced multiple titles coming to Android mobile.
These games include Just Cause, Hitman, and Space Invaders.
Space Invaders will be an augmented reality title for mobile.

A few mobile titles were announced during today’s Square Enix Presents. It looks like the company is working on a new Just Cause, Hitman, and Space Invaders game for Android and iOS. Could they end up becoming some of the best Android games? We’ll need to wait and see.

Just Cause Mobile is a free-to-play action shooter that features both single-player and multiplayer options. Familiar faces like Rico Rodriguez & Annika Svensson will show up to give players missions and intel as they work to stop a new mercenary group called Darkwater. Gameplay is presented in a top-down format but will feature in-game cutscenes and fully voiced characters.

Hitman Sniper Assassins is the next game up from Square Enix coming to An…

Revolutionary

PS5

$500 at Amazon

Pros

Ultra-fast SSD
10.28 TFLOPS GPU
PSVR compatible
Digital Edition available
DualSense controller
Quieter fan

Cons

Large and heavy
Expensive

Sony’s PS5 has one of the fastest SSDs on the market, making for unprecedented gameplay experiences and near-instant loading. Combined with a powerful GPU, the DualSense controller, a futuristic look, and a catalogue of upcoming exclusives, the PS5 is an absolutely fantastic console.

Old technology

PS4 Pro

$400 at Amazon

Pros

Cheaper than PS5 (in theory)
Smaller

Cons

Weaker than PS5
DualShock controller
Slow HDD
Fans can sound like a jet engine

The PS4 Pro is nothing to sneeze at, even if it’s much weaker than the PS5. It still packs a 4.2 TFLOPS GPU and plays some of the best exclusive games in the business. It’s not easy to find in stock and refurbished units are often overpriced though, so unless you see an excellent deal, you should skip this older system.

The PS5 is le…

The PS4 and PS4 Pro are beloved consoles because they feature hundreds of excellent games, access to movies through Sony’s PlayStation Store, and plenty of apps that let you get at the content you want to enjoy. What if you’re not able to snag the television from your roomie, though? If you’re unable to play on a sweet big screen for whatever reason, you can utilize the PS4 Remote Play feature by taking advantage of a clip that mounts your phone onto your controller. It’s important to note that the best PS4 controller phone mounts on our list won’t work with the PS5, so you should only buy them if you plan on using them with your PS4.

Secure hold

Megadream 1st Gen

Staff Pick

While Megadream 2nd gen has been released, it seems to be having some fit issues. For now, we suggest sticking with the first generation, which holds up to 6-inch phones and offers a very snug and firm hold around the controller.

$12 at Amazon $21 at Walmart

Standard order

SUNKY 180-degree Android clip

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Haven’t been able to secure a PS5 yet? You can try your luck at Amazon this week.

What you need to know

Amazon should be restocking the PS5 this week with tens of thousands of consoles.
We don’t have an exact date or time for when this restock is set to take place, but it shouldn’t be Monday, March 15.
We’ll keep you updated so that you can hopefully buy a PS5 as soon as it drops on Amazon.

You’ll have plenty of chances to buy a PS5 this week from Amazon. TechRadar’s Matt Swider, who’s been diligently tracking PS5 stock and helped thousands get a hold of the elusive console, says that Amazon should be dropping nearly 50,000 PS5 units. Swider’s teamed up with YouTuber Jake Randall to track the stock, which he says should hit the retailer sometime this week.

Sony’s best

PlayStation 5

$500 at Amazon
$400 at Amazon

Your ticket to PlayStation exclusives and more

Sony’s PS5 is the latest and greatest to come from the company, boasting impressive specs and an impressive games …