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Razer Kishi V2 review - “A fantastic upgrade to an already excellent controller”

Razer took the mobile gaming world by storm back in 2020 with the release of the Kishi controller. Now, the company has returned with the Razer Kishi V2, intending to improve on the original in every...

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Turtle Beach Recon Cloud review - “A great controller, but maybe not...

Mobile controllers seem to be in vogue at the moment, with seemingly every peripheral company looking to break into the market in one way or another. The most commonly favoured - and, in my opinion,...

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Turtle Beach Atom review - “A stylish-looking controller that's let down by...

A few weeks ago, we posted a review of Turtle Beach's Recon Cloud controller. It's a great pad, but it did nothing to change my mind that the best type of controller for mobile is the Switch-style...

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8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller review - "Fab grip and battery life, but...

A solution to wonky virtual joypads and fingerprint-ridden mobile screens, Bluetooth controllers have been making things easy for trigger-happy gamers on the go who prefer physical buttons over...

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B&O Beoplay Portal review - “Premium gaming headphones for every occasion”

If you’re at all committed to personal audio – both gaming and other media – then you’ll likely be accustomed to juggling between multiple sets of headphones depending on the task at hand. Wouldn’t it...

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EPOS H3PRO Hybrid headset review - "Superb connectivity for mobile, and...

From the glorious strings that serenade you during an emotional scene to the final piano key that punctuates a character's death, the musical score in a video game has the power to make or break a...

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EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid gaming earbuds review - "Basic audio for gaming on the go"

UPDATE: The lovely folks over at EPOS reached out to tell me that enabling the microphone when connected to the dongle is a simple matter of upgrading the firmware to the latest version via the EPOS...

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Jacknife Gamer Gamepad review - "A pocket-sized controller with a few issues"

Duncan Mao's USP for the Jacknife Gamer gamepad is that it's a far more portable option than anything else currently available on Android. At first, it seems like a strange boast. The Razer Kishi V2,...

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Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 review - "All about the looks, but less about...

Thanks to its transparent design and sparkling LED lights, standing out from the crowd isn't a problem with the Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8. While flashy colours and sparkly things aren't...

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Maono PD200X USB/XLR dual-mode microphone review - "A mobile gamer's mic that...

Whether it's in the middle of a heated match or just a lively voice chat with online buddies in a guild, a proper mic for mobile games can be a true godsend. These days, phones' built-in mics just...

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Maono PD400X microphone review - "A professional-looking gaming mic that's...

Dedicated microphones for mobile gamers aren't uncommon these days, especially since good audio quality is a must whether you're gaming or streaming something from your phone. I previously had the...

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REDMAGIC Cyberbuds DAO TWS gaming earbuds review - "Looks and performance...

What is it about transparent cases and RGB lights that instantly scream "gamer" no matter what the situation? Nubia's REDMAGIC brand is no stranger to that proud gamer badge that it wears on its sleeve...

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Maono DM30RGB USB Gaming Microphone review - "Affordable beginner's mic...

They lured me in with the RGB lights. Yes, the folks at Maono have reached out once again with a more budget-friendly option than the previous PD200X and PD400X, and when I first saw that the pretty...

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Sony WF–1000XM5 review - “Imperious audio, but could do better with gaming”

If you’re an iPhone user, then the default option for your high-end true wireless earphones is Apple’s own AirPods Pro. Simple. The Android space, however, is far more interesting and competitive. One...

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GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro controller review - "One controller to rule them all"

With all kinds of third-party controllers on the rise - from designs with phone mounts to the ones where your phone cradles snugly into the controller itself - competition can be tough when everyone's...

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Super Pocket review - "All the feel and charm of a timeless handheld console"

Pocket Gamer has been around for absolute ages. In fact, I was just recently rummaging around the archives and stumbled across an amazing .GIF that used to adorn our sidebar back in 2016, complete with...

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MOGA XP-Ultra review - "Interesting modular design and great grip"

You know that moment in action movies when somebody disassembles a gun in a matter of seconds and then reconstructs it? I think that might well have been what inspired PowerA's new MOGA XP-Ultra...

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GameSir G8 Galileo controller review - "No controller support? No problem"

When a single millisecond can spell the difference between sweeping victory and crushing defeat, latency should be your top priority when picking the right controller to use. The GameSir G8 Galileo...

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Acefast Z4 PD218W charging hub review - "Fast charging for all - if you...

If you're a bit of a scatterbrain like me when it comes to your knick-knacks, you've likely spent a good chunk of your mornings scrambling to find chargers, ports and cables - anything to get your...

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REDMAGIC Shadow Blade Gamepad 2 review - "Cool gaming swag, and comfortable...

Universally compatible, comfortably chunky, and with a gamer-certified transparent aesthetic, the REDMAGIC Shadow Blade Gamepad 2 appears to be, at first glance, the ultimate peripheral every mobile...

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Aurga Viewer review - "Affordable and handy, but perhaps not the best for a...

In today's day and age, switching platforms on the fly is the name of the game - players all over the world demand more from games and from the platforms they're played in, whether you're a...

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REDMAGIC DAO 150W GaN Charger review - "Charging has never had this much swag"

From low-latency TWS earbuds to Bluetooth controllers that can withstand the fastest button-mashing, mobile gaming peripherals are all about speed. The same is true for charging hubs for our portable...

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GameSir X2s Controller review - "A compact yet powerful mobile controller"

While the controller was inspired by the Nintendo 2DS, upon first unpacking the GameSir X2s Type-C Wired Mobile Gaming Controller, I was immediately reminded of Super Nintendo. The pale grey and violet...

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EasySMX X15 Controller Review -" A powerful low-cost controller"

The EasySMX X15 features the same sleek shape as an Xbox controller and fits comfortably against your palms. Considering the device retails at just $39.99, you might expect it not to meet the standards...

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REDMAGIC VC Cooler 5 Pro review - "Looks and feels cool, but not the most...

What does it say about the world we live in when you now need a separate cooling device for your mobile phone? I never really thought I'd see the day, but dedicated device coolers aren't actually...

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