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Thrustmaster T248R Steering Wheel Review

2Dec

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Thrustmaster T248R Steering Wheel Review

Sorry for the delay on this one; having been out since September, we've been busy racing. The Thrustmaster T248R has graced our desk, and like the review for the Thrustmaster T598 here, we were excited! Now I hear what you are saying. Oh, the T248 has been out for some time, 2021 to be precise. This new model is an update to the already popular steering wheel for both the PlayStation and PC. Retailing at £249.99 this is a great option for those who are looking to get into Sim Racing. Same Name, New Face With a few nice new buzzwords when it comes to the features, the Thrustmaster T248R is a great new addition to a popular range. The wheels available in the £250-300 range are some great units, with a lot of different positives. So without further ado, let's get strapped in so we can buckl...

27Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Blackwidow V4 75 Review

Here we are, our final piece of the Phantom White puzzle. It's the turn of the Razer Blackwidow V4 75, a customisable 75% keyboard. Making itself look incredible in the Phantom White range, we are once again massively thankful to Razer for sending this through. The Only Phantom That Belongs In This House Retailing at £199.99 for a fully assembled, albeit US layout edition, you immediable see why it's a popular keyboard. We are going to dive into some of its features and let you know whether or not you should be picking this up. Not only that, but whether you should be investing in the rest of the Phantom White range. Design Features The First thing to mention about the Razer Blackwidow V4 75 is that it is massively customisable. You can purchase the keyboard in its barebones form, howe...

Razer Phantom White Review – Part 01, Well 02 Really

25Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Phantom White Review – Part 01, Well 02 Really

On the back of our recent review of the Razer Barracuda X Chroma in Phantom White here. We have also been checking out the Razer Firefly V2 Pro and the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, both in Phantom White. Retailing at £109.99 and £169.99 respectively, these are not cheap upgrades, and because they look incredible together, we are going to review them together. The Glow Just Gets Better Although these are available in other colours, the Phantom White just shouts nostalgia from the rooftops. So I couldn't be happier when we received them in the post. Let's find out whether or not your hard-earned money should be used on getting a hold of this hardware. Razer Firefly V2 Pro Probably my favourite of the two products we are going to look at today. This large, fully illuminated mouse pad is...

AMVR GA1 Force Feedback Best Golf Club for Quest 3 / 3S Review

20Nov

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Hardware & Tech

AMVR GA1 Force Feedback Best Golf Club for Quest 3 / 3S Review

Yes, that is the full name of this piece of hardware from AMVR. Made brilliantly by the crazy minds at AMVR, the GA1 Force Feedback Best Golf Club for Quest 3 / 3S aims to further immerse you in your favourite golf game. Does it do a good job? Well, I took it out into the back garden to have a few rounds and see whether it's worth its lofty price tag. It's All In The Hips Priced up towards the £100 mark, this is an accessory for the purist. Those who have many rounds under their belts, or those looking to practice in the rainy season. Don't be fooled by the simplistic appearance, though. Beneath that wonderful carbon fibre pattern lies some neat technology. Let's dive in! Design Features Featuring upgrades all around from the previous iteration of a VR Golf club accessory. The AMVR GA1...

20Nov

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Hardware & Tech

UGREEN NASync DH2300 Review

If you haven't read our recent review of NASync DH4300 Plus, then head over there and check it out. Then, when you come back, we can talk about the new kid on the block, the UGREEN NASync DH2300. The newest entry is an absolutely perfect entry into the NAS world. Costing a mere £169.99 (although at the time of writing the Black Friday sale is on, reducing this to £135.99), this is a great way to get your own storage solution installed at home. Small But Mighty So without boring you too much, let's dive into some of the biggest features of the 2300. Design Features The biggest feature of the 2300 is simply being a local storage system. No more expensive cloud storage costs, you can simply make your own cloud system from the safety of your home network. Being able to hold a storage size ...

Razer Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White Headset Review

13Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White Headset Review

It's another week, and it feels like a regular occurrence when a Razer review comes to town. This time we are looking at the Razer Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White headset. The Barracuda line has been around for quite a while, but back in 2022 the whole range got a revamp. Numerous other Barracuda headsets were released, but recently the Phantom White Suite dropped. Being touted as a headset resulting from feedback from the community, it had high hopes. Bringing wireless audio and dynamic illumination into one seemingly cohesive entity. Has Razer hit another highlight in the headset market? Lightweight Comfort and Durability Razer products are both loved and hated in the industry. I have always loved the Razer lineup, especially their headsets. Whilst for audio purists they may not have ...

11Nov

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Hardware & Tech

Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 H.E Review

Are you looking to level up your gaming? Want to get a customisable Pro Controller that can help improve your skills? Well, with the Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 H.E, you might just become the next big thing! We were lucky to get hands-on with this controller, and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Customise Your Way This latest controller from Thrustmaster has been my daily driver when it comes to PC controllers, and I can't wait to tell you about it... Oh wait, I don't have to wait anymore! LETS GO! Design The design of the Thrustmaster ESWAP X2 H.E is what sets it apart from other controllers out there. Long gone are the days of "I prefer the Xbox sticks layout" or "my thumbs don't stretch up that far" With the ESWAP X2 H.E you can move them however you want. Yes, that's right, it's mod...

6Nov

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Hardware & Tech

HYTE X50 Air PC Case Review

You might have seen HYTE doing the rounds on social media. Showing off cases with fancy screens on the side, all made of glass. In fact you may have read some of our articles about them too. Well, recently the PR team got in touch and offered us their newest case to get hands on with; the HYTE X50 Air. When it arrived, one thing was for sure: this was a heavy case. And even heavier with the PC components inside. Full disclosure, I didn't actually transfer my PC components into this case yet. I fully intend to transplant my current setup into this case, but with a couple of upgrades on the horizon, I thought it best to wait. HYTE Bringing Something New So what do you usually look for in a case? Sheer size, or just the ease of access? The HYTE X50 Air has both in abundance, with plenty ...

30Oct

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Hardware & Tech

Razer Blackwidow V4 Low-Profile Hyperspeed Review

Unless you've been living under a rock, you may well see the whole host of announcements that Razer have been putting out there. This one has been out a little while, but we were lucky enough to get to check out the Blackwidow V4 Low-Profile Hyperspeed keyboard. Wow, what a title! We've been making use of this one for the past few weeks, and I will say it's been a great keyboard to get to know. What makes it worth its £199.99 price tag, though? Well, let me help you with that. Blackwidow By Name Only So with all Razer keyboards, there are always a whole host of features. A lot of them, you might be wondering what they mean, and I'm going to do my best to highlight the top features of the keyboard for you. No fluff and straight to the point. So let's go! Design Features First thing to m...

29Oct

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Hardware & Tech

UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus Review

You may have seen our news piece announcing the launch of the DH2300 Plus. In the meantime, while we're waiting for our review unit, UGREEN sent us their NASync DH4300 Plus to see what the fuss was all about. So let us check out just why you should be switching to local backups instead of online cloud based systems. Leaving The Cloud So as I've alluded to above, using a NAS is a great alternative to using a cloud based system. Find out more information below. Design Features As you get the UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus out of the box, you are greeted with a sleek metallic grey box. Within the removable lid you are greeted with 4 hard drive bays. These can either be filled with 3.5 inch hard drives, or the smaller 2.5 inch ones. I didn't try a mix but I'll be honest, the unit will probably ...