Accessory reviews

Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Controller Review

The price of the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Controller for Xbox means this feels good value for money.  But if you do have a PDP Afterglow Wave already to hand, there’s nothing that warrants an upgrade here. 

GameSir X5 Lite Type C Controller Review

The GameSir X5 Lite Type C Controller is a super lightweight, easy to use mobile controller that will allow you the chance to game on the go, easier than ever before.

Thrustmaster SimTask FarmStick X Controller Review

Consider yourself at one with the farm, and Thrustmaster’s SimTask FarmStick X Controller for Xbox and PC is about as good a piece of kit as you are likely to find. 

Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Controller Review 

Get the Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot on your consideration list. It’s full of gimmicks, some which you’ll be drawn to, others which you won’t. Yet there’s no denying the quality of this pad. And it’s that which is the biggest appeal. 

GameSir Cyclone 2 Controller Review 

As a Game Pass, PC, mobile or Switch focused controller, this is about as good as you are going to get and it's now our Game Pass controller of choice.

Thrustmaster HEART Controller Review

If you can handle the wired nature of Thrustmaster’s HEART Controller for Xbox and PC, we’re not sure why you shouldn’t get involved.

GravaStar Sirius Plus Earbuds Review

With a price that is near-on half of that of the top-dogs like AirPods and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds, you’d be hard-pressed to find better value-for-money in this space than the GravaStar Sirius Plus buds

Tagry X08 Wireless Earbuds Review 

Tagry X08 Wireless Earbuds - fine but generic

TRIBIT StormBox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker Review

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Or at least it is if you have the TRIBIT StormBox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker to hand.

PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller Review

As a mid-market offering, the PowerA FUSION Pro 4 Wired Controller for Xbox covers many bases; a clever controller with plenty of features.

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox Review 

We love the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox

RIG 600 PRO HS Acid Camo Headset Review

It’s the new visual design that will draw you to the RIG 600 PRO HS Acid Camo Headset, but underneath all that is a cracking headset that is well worth your time. No matter your gaming format of choice.

Dekoni Audio Elite Sheepskin Ear Pads for Audeze Maxwell Review

If you didn’t know you had the Dekoni Audio Audeze Maxwell Elite Sheepskin ear pads installed, you would be extremely hard pressed to tell any difference.

UGREEN Uno 6-in-1 USB-C Hub Review 

There can be no doubt that the UGREEN Uno 6-in-1 USB-C Hub will be able to deliver.

Shure MV6 USB Gaming Microphone Review

Shure are advertising the MV6 as the ideal first professional microphone for gamers and streamers and promise consistent, high-quality audio at an accessible price point.

Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Headset Review

The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 headset for Xbox should be seen as a fantastic option for casual gaming sessions.

PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox Core Blush Review

It should come as no surprise that we've used many Xbox controllers over the years, what with us having spent time gaming on Microsoft's...

GameSir X4 Aileron Controller Review

It was back in 2021 when I first put hands on a GameSir controller. It was the X2 Type-C and one of GameSir’s first...

MIXX StreamQ C4 Headphones Review

Ask me what I thought of MIXX some six months ago and I’d have given a blank stare. This is a company and brand...

UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 130W and 12000mAH 100W Review

You won’t go wrong with the UGREEN Nexode Power Banks, no matter whether you get the 12000mAh 100W option or that of 20000mAh 130W.