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Nintendo Switch OLED Review: The Best Switch, but Still Mostly the Same

Nintendo Switch OLED Review: The Best Switch, but Still Mostly the Same

A bigger, better display and an excellent kickstand make this a great handheld game system, but existing Switch owners don't need to upgrade.

by Scott Stein

Best M.2 SSDs for Expanding Your PS5's Storage

Best M.2 SSDs for Expanding Your PS5's Storage

Sony unlocked the extra M.2 SSD slot inside the PlayStation 5, and we've tested the top drives.

by Joseph Kaminski

Metroid Dread's creator on life among the Metroidvanias

Yoshio Sakamoto discusses Samus, Dread and the big Switch question: TV or handheld?

Last of Us 2 free to play for PlayStation Now subscribers

It's the biggest game to hit Sony's subscription service yet.

Make your PS5 stand out with a new faceplate, new colors coming soon

Tired of looking at a plain, white console? Mix it up with new interchangeable faceplates from Sony. Available in Midnight Black and Cosmic Red now, with more colors to follow.

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Best Xbox Series X or Series S accessories for 2021

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Oculus Quest 2 review: Facebook's $299 VR headset is still one of my favorite game consoles

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Nintendo Switch OLED preorder: Where to look for stock

by Russell Holly

Nintendo Switch Lite

Nintendo Switch Lite review: A great handheld, without the Switch part

by Scott Stein

PS5 restock tracker: How to check which GameStop stores will have consoles tomorrow

by Russell Holly

Xbox Series X review: Fine-tuned to perfection without surprises

by Dan Ackerman

PS5 review: Exclusive games power Sony's sky-high space-age console

by Dan Ackerman

Latest

Adorable New Kirby Game Coming to Nintendo Switch on Aug. 17

Eat strawberries and outrace opponents in the upcoming Kirby's Dream Buffet.

by Kevin Knezevic

Nintendo Switch Online Is Adding Wave Race 64 This Week

The classic racing game hits the service Aug. 19.

by Kevin Knezevic

My Favorite Quest 2 Head Strap is Just $15 Right Now

Make those marathon sessions of Beat Saber and Pistol Whip much more comfortable for just $15.

by James Bricknell

Jurassic World's DinoTracker AR Puts Raptors in Your Yard With Pokemon Go Tech

It would be more fun if this were a real Pokemon Go alternative.

by Scott Stein

Tighten Up Your VR Game With the Best Head Straps for Quest 2

Spending hours in the virtual world? Make your VR headset more comfortable with one of these head straps.

by James Bricknell

Amazon's Luna Controller Is Down to Nearly Its Best Price Today

Upgrade your gaming experience with the Luna controller, designed specifically for Amazon's cloud gaming service.

by Zarrin Ahmed

Nintendo Says It Has No Plans to Increase Switch Pricing as Component Costs Rise

A Nintendo Switch price cut seems unlikely.

by Imad Khan

New Lord of the Rings Game Coming From Weta Workshop

Weta has worked on everything from James Cameron's Avatar to The Amazing Spider-Man.

by Imad Khan

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Guide: Expansion Pass Price, New Content and More

Here's everything you need to know about Xenoblade Chronicles 3's DLC pass.

by Kevin Knezevic

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Battle System Guide: Arts, Combos and More Explained

Here's everything you need to know about Xenoblade Chronicles 3's battle system.

by Kevin Knezevic

Free Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Update Adds New Monsters, Quests and More

Sunbreak's first free post-launch update arrives Aug. 10.

by Kevin Knezevic

Splatoon 3 Is Holding a Free Demo Splatfest on Aug. 27

Switch owners can try out Nintendo's colorful shooter later this month.

by Kevin Knezevic

How to Factory Reset a Nintendo Switch Before Selling or Regifting It

Wiping your Switch is a best practice before getting rid of your old device.

by Mary-Elisabeth Combs

Game Release Dates of 2022: The Biggest Titles Still Coming

God of War, Call of Duty and much more.

by Daniel Van Boom

Animal Crossing Fireworks Guide: How Long Do Fireworks Last and More

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is closing out summer with a weekly fireworks show.

by Kevin Knezevic

Here's How to Factory Reset Your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or Xbox One

These simple steps can protect your personal information when reselling or gifting your old console.

by Mary-Elisabeth Combs

Save $50 on an Xbox Series S Console, Bringing the Price to $250

The streamlined Xbox experience just got even cheaper.

by Adrian Marlow

Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Bundles

We've rounded up the best deals on bundles, consoles, accessories and more for all Nintendo Switch models.

by Adrian Marlow

Pokemon Go August Community Day: Galarian Zigzagoon, Event Move and More

Galarian Zigzagoon is the star of this month's Community Day event.

by Kevin Knezevic

Here's How to Factory Reset your PS5 or PS4

These simple steps can save you from exposing your personal information when selling or giving away a PlayStation.

by Mary-Elisabeth Combs