Halo: Campaign Evolved is a gorgeous remake that debuts on PS5 and Xbox in 2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a gorgeous remake that debuts on PS5 and Xbox in 2026 Halo Studios has created something special for the 25th anniversary of Halo next year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is a full remake of the original Combat Evolved that launched alongside Microsoft’s first Xbox console in 2001. It has a fully rebuilt […]
Lenovo’s Legion 5 is a fast, OLED-equipped gaming laptop for $1,050
Lenovo's Legion 5 is a fast, OLED-equipped gaming laptop for $1,050 You can grab the AMD-based model, or spend an extra $150 on the slightly faster Intel version that also has double the internal storage. | Image: The Verge As part of our Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coverage earlier this month, I was tasked […]
SteelSeries makes some of the best wireless gaming earbuds, and they’re 36 percent off
SteelSeries makes some of the best wireless gaming earbuds, and they're 36 percent off The Arctis Buds are great for gaming, whether you use a Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, or Steam Deck. | Image: The Verge When I have to decide which wireless gaming earbuds that I want to use, it’s a tough […]
I just reviewed the Xbox Ally and answered your burning questions
I just reviewed the Xbox Ally and answered your burning questions It’s-a-me, Ally-o. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Hey! I’m Sean Hollister, and I’ve been The Verge‘s unofficial handheld gaming PC reviewer since 2022, when the Steam Deck and kin took over my life. (I also helped launch this website back in […]
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox What does “Xbox” mean? Some might say it can only refer to a box-shaped Microsoft game machine. Others will argue it’s a collection of Xbox-native titles like Halo, Gears, Forza, and Fable. I think most would probably agree it’s a game console experience, a […]
Fractal’s first gaming headset is as refreshingly elegant as its PC cases
Fractal's first gaming headset is as refreshingly elegant as its PC cases This headset includes a magnetic charging dock that removes almost all the friction usually involved in charging a headset. Not many gaming headsets have a Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic, which is why Fractal’s $199.99 Scape caught my eye. Like many of Fractal’s PC cases, […]
Logitech’s new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off
Logitech's new MX Master 4 wireless mouse is already $30 off The MX Master 4 is Logitech’s latest wireless mouse in the MX series, featuring a new haptics-equipped thumb grip that can provide tactile feedback while multitasking. It just launched last week at $119.99, but Best Buy has it available in multiple color schemes for […]
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord
While you were partying with your Steam Deck, GPD studied the cord I know, it’s “studied the blade,” but you got it, right? Handheld makers are throwing paint at the wall to see what sticks. They apparently can’t compete with the Steam Deck on price, so they’re trying giant handhelds, 3D handhelds, more familiar and […]
Microsoft and Asus open Xbox Ally preorders — the X costs $999
Microsoft and Asus open Xbox Ally preorders — the X costs $999 Today, Microsoft and Asus are officially opening preorders for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X at $599 and $999 respectively in the US. They’re $799 CAD and $1299 CAD in Canada, €599 and €899 in Europe, £499 and £799 in […]
I tried a 240Hz 4K OLED gaming monitor and now I’m ruined
I tried a 240Hz 4K OLED gaming monitor and now I'm ruined You could even say it glows. I keep accidentally ruining regular things for myself. I already can’t use a standard keyboard layout, and now I think I have to buy a really nice monitor. I’ve spent the last few months living with the […]