Hardware & Tech

14Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

Razer Cobra Gengar Edition Review

2025 is almost over and if you've been feeling your life has been lacking in Ghost Pokémon themed tech, well I have good news. That's right today I've got a review of the new Razer Cobra Gengar Edition mouse and Razer Gigantus V2 XXL Gengar Edition mouse mat. Well, new to the global market that is! If you cast your mind back to September, you will have seen I got my hands on the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition headset. Well I'm back with more of the Razer Gengar collection to review and I could not be more excited. Whilst we're still waiting on the keyboard to be available outside of Asia, this mouse and mouse mat from Razer go a long way to complete your favourite chunky ghost themed set up. Shadow Punch To The Wallet Whilst the title of this review focuses solely on the Razer C...

Razer Barracuda X Chroma Phantom White Headset Review

13Nov

By StuartNo Comments

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

By StuartNo Comments

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

By StuartNo Comments

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 ...

Edifier ES850NB Wireless Headphones Review

31Oct

By NathanNo Comments

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Edifier ES850NB Wireless Headphones Review

The market is flooded with wireless ANC headphones nowadays, from the likes of Sony, Bose and Sennheiser to name a few. Not only producing premium products but midrange and budget offerings as well to suit each individual buyers needs. The midrange market is often seen as the sweet spot for audio amateurs and enthusiasts alike. With buyers looking to find that premium performing product for a competitive price. Enter Edifier and the ES850NB. We’re big fans of Edifier here at Thumb Culture. Retailing at £149.99 let’s dive in and check out their latest wireless ANC headphones to see how they stack up against so much competition. Battery life for days! We’re big fans of Edifier here at Thumb Culture. Retailing at £149.99 let’s dive in and check out their latest wireless ANC headphones to se...

30Oct

By StuartNo Comments

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

By StuartNo Comments

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 ...

28Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

RIG R5 Spear Pro HS Review

When you get contacted by the team at Nacon about their newest headset, the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS, you just have to listen. With a brand-new look, we just couldn't resist, and here we are a few weeks later. After extensive testing, we're ready to deliver our thoughts and let you know whether this headset should be top of your Christmas list or not. New RIG, Same Sound Now, before we get too far into this review, let's talk about the price point. At less than £70, this shocked me, especially sitting through the marketing presentation and hearing a lot of buzzwords. I was waiting for a much higher price point. So now that my flabber has been ghasted, let's jump into the main section of this review. Design Features Straight away, you might notice something with the RIG R5 Spear Pro HS, it's...

26Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Sony Inzone H9 Headset Review

With the release of the Inzone H9 II back in August, we thought we'd see whether the previous iteration, the Sony Inzone H9, was still worth a purchase. So even with it's bigger brother having been released, just what did this headset offer to a gamer who enjoys loud explosions, as well as clear music? Let's find out. I'm in the Inzone...ahem. Costing a mere £199.99 on the Sony official website, you can class this headset as a bit of an investment. Is it really worth it, though? Is it worth such a high price point? We'll give you the lowdown on the main features and then let you decide. Design Features Coming in black or white, we were lucky enough to get the colour that matches our lovely PlayStation 5 Pro. Getting up and running was easy, simply plug in the included USB dongle and tu...

KontrolFreek: Minecraft Creeper Edition Thumbsticks Review

15Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

KontrolFreek: Minecraft Creeper Edition Thumbsticks Review

The vast majority of you reading this will already know what KontrolFreek Thumbsticks are. They are small rubber caps that aim to improve grip, accuracy and even the look of your controller. We were lucky enough to be sent a set of the PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions of the Minecraft ones. Arriving in the post in all their bright green glory we got to work. You Can’t Kontrol Everything The science is there; raising the height of the thumbsticks means that you have more control over the small inputs that you can carry out. It all makes sense, but it does take a little bit of getting used to at first. There are a number of designs out there as well as different purposes. For example, I used to have a set that were designed to give you more control when playing a racing game. ...